Jamie Oliver & Wife Jools Excite Fans With BIG News

On social media, Jamie Oliver revealed that he had recorded an audiobook for his children’s book called Billy and the Giant Adventure. The big news is that he and his wife will be voicing it!

In an Instagram post, he shared, “I’m so excited to let you in on a project I’ve been working on that’s been so much fun. I’ve recorded an audiobook to accompany my children’s book, Billy and The Giant Adventure!”

Jamie's SO excited to let you in on a project he's been working on…
He's recorded an AUDIOBOOK to accompany his new children's book, Billy & The Giant Adventure and it's going to sound epic! >>>https://t.co/jKa4nuUqGU pic.twitter.com/aAalvHuQgu

— Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver) January 21, 2023

Jamie shared a clip of the recording process including his wife. He also revealed other famous folks that are involved in the project. A few of the stars include Jason Flemyng from The League of Extraordinary Gentleman, Tamzene Allison-Power, Dexter Fletcher from Hotel Babylon as well as Kadeem Ramsay and Benny Mails.

Jamie also mentioned he has written a song for one of the characters in the book. He later continued in the post, “And the cherry on the cake is a song I’ve written for one of the characters. But who? You’ll have to listen to find out!”

What is Billy & The Giant Adventure?

Set to be released in April of this year, it is about a boy name Billy and his friends discovering a secret entry to an out-of-bounds Woods where strange things have been rumored to happen there. Billy and The Giant Adventure embarks on a journey of friendship, mystery and magic. The book will be released as a hardback, ebook and audiobook.

Jamie has written many books over the years including numerous best-selling cookbooks, each filled with simple and healthy recipes that focus on using fresh, whole ingredients. He is a strong advocate for home cooking and has shared his knowledge and passion for food.

#JamiesOnePanWonders has LOADS more fuss-free one-pan winners; out now in the US, grab a copy here >>https://t.co/KCbXzNjZud pic.twitter.com/OTCWsqZRbf

— Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver) January 12, 2023

He is also known for his approachable writing style, making it easy for readers to recreate his delicious and nutritious meals at home. His cookbooks cover a wide range of cuisines and cooking techniques, making them accessible to home cooks of all levels.

Family Life With Jamie and Jools

On top of working together on this book, Jamie and his wife Jools Oliver share five kids between the two of them, making them very busy parents! They both have been vocal about the importance of involving children in the cooking process and encouraging them to try new foods.

Here is Jamie with one of his children, River, during the Christmas holidays. He is helping out with making a dessert. He shares in his post, “I’ve got a lovely nice and easy dessert that it’s not too late to make ahead of tomorrow…as you can see River kept me on my toes when we were filming this one.”

What do you think about this new direction of children’s books for the Oliver family?