Story time

 

Miss Barter reads an 'OLD and GOLD' story called The Bear's Winter House.

This story by John Yeoman and Quentin Blake is about a bear making a better house for winter, but the problems start when his friends come to help and take over the project!

Will Bear get his winter's sleep? 

Mrs Bhasin reads a 'NEW and BOLD' story called The Snow Thief.

From the author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny snowy companion picture book that teaches kids about winter, adapting to change, and the seasons. 

Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter!

But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it?

You bet he will!

Mr Kilkenny reads a 'Popular For A Reason' story called The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Henry discovers his unusual taste by mistake one day, and is soon swept up in his new-found passion. And better still, he realises that the more books he eats, the smarter he gets. But a book-eating diet isn't the healthiest of habits as he finds out!!

 

Miss Kelly read an OLD and GOLD story called Mrs Wobble the Waitress

Mrs Wobble loves her job as a waitress in a cafe but there's one big problem - she wobbles! She wobbles so much that she drops a chicken on a lady's pretty hat, then she drops a jelly on her boss and gets the sack. She fears her wobble will stop her working ever again - but Mr Wobble has a plan...

 

Mrs Dogan reads a NEW and BOLD story called A Mouse Called Julian

Julian is a mouse who likes to keep himself to himself. He enjoys his own company and is pretty good at keeping himself safe from predators.... But what will he do when an unexpected guest pops in one day?

Mrs Mason reads a POPULAR for a REASON story called Tiddler

The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... "Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early but on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." "Oh, no, he didn't." "OH, YES, HE DID." Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! What ever will he come up with next?

Mrs Kang reads a DIVERSE story called Astro Girl

The stars are the limit for a little girl who acts out her wish to be an astronaut -- inspired by a very special person.

Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. "I want to be an astronaut!" she says to everyone who will listen. While her mother is away, Astrid and her dad have an adventure!

Mr Gardner reads a NEW and BOLD story called Little Turtle and the Sea

Little Turtle loves the ocean with her whole heart. As the years pass, she repeats an incredible journey across the world to the beautiful coral reefs. But one day she finds that plastic has invaded her beloved ocean. Could Turtle's journey be over forever?

Mrs Middleton reads a POPULAR for a REASON story called ZOG

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises.  Who is this mysterious girl?

 

Miss Kelly reads an OLD and GOLD story called Into the Woods!

One night a boy is woken by a terrible sound. A storm is breaking, lightning flashing across the sky. In the morning Dad is gone and Mum doesn't seem to know when he'll be back. The next day Mum asks her son to take a cake to his sick grandma. Don't go into the forest, she warns. Go the long way round! 

 

Mrs Dogan is reading a NEW and BOLD story called Panda and Penguin find a thing!

Best friends Panda and Penguin find a mysterious THING in the forest. What can it be? It doesn't look like a hat or a chair, but it has lights and funny faces. Panda and Penguin start to take the THING everywhere, but soon realise that when one of them is playing with it, they ignore their friend. Oh, no! What is this THING!!

 

 

 

Mrs Mason is reading a NEW and BOLD book called The Pirates are Coming!!

When Tom rings his bell and shouts “PIRATES!” a few too many times — even though there’s no pirate ship — the villagers start to get tired of hiding. But what will happen when the pirates really do show up?

 

Mrs Thorley reads a Popular for a Reason book called Max the Brave.

Max is Brave, Max is Fearless, Max is a Mouse-catcher...

But, in order to be a Mouse-catcher, Max needs to know what a mouse is, so off he goes to find out.

This hilarious picture book is written and illustrated by the phenomenally-talented Ed Vere. 

 

Mrs Kang is reading an Old and Gold story called Shark in the Park.

Timothy Pope, Timothy Pope, what can you see through your telescope?
Is there really a shark in the park? Go on, be brave, open the book and see!

Timothy Pope has a brand new telescope and he's testing it out at the park. Peep through the die-cut holes in this book to see if you can spy a shark. Is that really a shark? Turn the page and find out . . .

 

Mrs Marshall reads a POPULAR for a REASON story: The Smartest Giant in Town

Meet a very helpful giant in this funny, big-hearted tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes!

 

Miss Dinsdale reads a NEW and BOLD story called: Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans.

Rooster is so excited when his new skinny jeans arrive in the post: the sparkling stitching, a striking gold hue, and the indigo denim, a dazzling blue! But what will the other animals think of his stunning new style?

 

Mrs Shaikh reads a new and bold story called: I'm going to eat this ANT!

There are so many scrumptious ways to eat this ant. Seared like steak or squished in a sausage ... sundried, salted or sliced ...

But watch out, anteater! While you're salivating, this sneaky ant has got an escape plan up its sleeve ...

Take one starving anteater and one slippery ant, and you have the super ingredients for a hilarious, stylish story.

Miss Wood reads an Old and Gold story called Ruby Flew Too!

Mother and Father Duck have five eggs in their nest and they are ALL special. Father Duck is worried about Ruby – she is slow to hatch and the last to eat and swim. But Mother Duck knows that Ruby will flourish in her own time, and sure enough, when her turn comes to fly, she is the strongest and steadiest little duck in the sky.

A warm and reassuring story that encourages children to discover the world at their own pace. Heartbreakingly beautiful, this is a very special book.

Miss Barter reads a NEW & BOLD book called 'Giraffe and Frog'.

Giraffe and Frog are going to the beach . . . but where is it, again? Giraffe is convinced of the route and sets off confidently, striding ahead of Frog . . . but when they arrive, Frog knows that it is not the beach! Where's the water? Where's the sand? Can they EVER find the right way?

Mrs Bhasin is reading a POPULAR for a REASON book called 'Hugasaurus'.  

One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets of into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn't long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness? 

Mr Gardner reads a NEW & BOLD book called 'The Great Fairytale Disaster'.

NO! I do NOT want to be so small! I wish I'd keep growing so I can be tall.

The Big Bad Wolf is fed up with blowing down the Three Little Pigs' houses. So off he goes in search of a new fairy tale to be in!  As the wolf runs from page to page the whole book of fairy tales becomes a great mixed-up mess! Children will enjoy spotting all of their favourite characters in this hilarious twisted-fairy tale adventure!

Miss Kelly reads a NEW & BOLD book called 'I Don't Want to Be Small': 

NO! I do NOT want to be so small! I wish I'd keep growing so I can be tall.

This little boy is fed up with being so little. He wants to be as tall as his friends and his big brother. But when he loses his teddy bear up a tree, not even his new tall friend can get it back for him.

Mr Kilkenny Reads: That's MY Flower by Alice Hemmings who visited our school recently for our Reading Festival.  Listen to the story and find out why Mr Killkenny loves this book!

Mrs Dogan reads a NEW & BOLD story called 'Saving the Butterfly'. 

This is a story about migration. A moving and symbolic story of HOPE and the resilient power of the human spirit!  Watch the story, and you will see behaviour that will help you ROAR!

Mr Palmer reads a NEW & BOLD story called 'Never Tickle a Tiger'. 

This is a story about the dangers of fiddling with things! Mr Palmer loves this book because it is full of alliteration. Alliteration, what is that?  Listen to the story, and you will learn what it is AND how to do it.

 

In the Woods read by Mr Palmer

Funnybones read by Mrs Griffin

Mr Kilkenny reads The Shoe Baby by Joyce and Polly Dunbar

Sitting Ducks written by Michael Bedard and read by Mr Palmer

Room on the Broom Read By Miss Sollom

Into the forest read by Mrs Griffin

Frog is a Hero by Max Velthuijs. Read by Mr Palmer

A Mouse Called Julian read by Mrs Dogan

I WANT MY HAT BACK read by Mr Palmer

Someone is going to have a tantrum!

The Bog Baby Read by Mr P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gingerbread Man read by Mrs Thorley

Princess and the P read by Mr P 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click, Clack, Moo! Cows that type! Read by Mrs Dogan

Stop that Dog read by Mr Gardner

Slug in Love read by Mrs Spencer

Who’s Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf read by Mr Gardner

Supertato read by Mrs Griffin

I can only draw worms read by Mrs Griffin

Mr Palmer reads: Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems

The Runaway Pea by Mrs Bhasin

The Dinosaur Department Store read by Miss Barter

The Princess and the Pig: written by Jonathan Emmett and illustrated by Poly Bernatene