Storytime
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Moose has always wanted to be a fairy...
He joins The Secret Fairy Club, but when he arrives he realises that everyone else is... little! Moose completes all the club tasks, but the members say he just doesn't fit in. But will they change their mind after Moose saves them from a nasty Fox?
A funny and touching picture book, with a positive message about being kind and accepting those who are different from ourselves. Includes discussion points for parents and teachers to build understanding and enjoyment of the story and the morals behind it.
Posy the penguin is scared of many things – snowstorms, loud noises, the dark – but when her adventurous friend Percy is missing, Posy plucks up the courage to overcome her fears and goes on an excursion to find him.
This heartwarming story about friendship, being brave and overcoming fears when it really matters is sure to become a bedtime favourite.
Beautifully illustrated, QED’s Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.
When the Weather Monster is sad it rains – and it has been raining for days!
Desperate for some sunshine, the villagers send Tom up the mountain with a cake.
But maybe what this monster really wants is a friend?
Beautifully illustrated, QED Storytime introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. The diverse series has been written by various authors, including multiple prize winners and many who are established worldwide.
Zebra can hardly contain his excitement when he receives a dinner party invite from Lion - the king of the jungle!
Elephant on the other hand is more sceptical about Lion's motives. She sets out to prevent Zebra from going to the party, but Zebra thinks Elephant is jealous because she hasn't been invited!
Elephant tries to keep Zebra busy and in the meantime the invitation blows across the savanna... leading Porcupine and Rhino to believe it is addressed to them.
Lion is less than impressed when the wrong guests arrive at his party. When clever Elephant disguises herself as Zebra, Lion also ends up very squashed and confesses all.
Zebra is truly sorry for how he treated his friend Elephant and is grateful to her for saving his life.
Part of the series Storytime. Beautifully illustrated, QED Storytime introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Discussion points for parents and teachers are also included.
When Rex has to watch over his little sister Daisy he isn't very happy about it. He starts telling Daisy what to do - sit over there, stand on one leg - and she does it! But when he tells her to get lost he regrets being mean to his sister - will he ever find her again? This adorable story about two dinosaur siblings is perfect for reading at bedtime with a family member or sharing in the classroom. Also includes a set of supporting notes for parents and teachers with questions to encourage discussion of the themes in the book, either at home or in the classroom.
Kind Mr. Bear is very kind. He's always happy to help those in need. But the animals in the forest are so used to him being there, they start to take his help for granted. Then one day Mr. Bear gets ill and finds himself all alone in his cave. Will anyone come to help him?
This touching title from award-winning author/illustrator Steve Smallman shows that when it comes to true friends, kindness is something to give as well as receive.
Beautifully illustrated, QEB's Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance, and overcoming fears. Discussion points for parents and teachers are also included.
Monty the mole's favourite bedtime story is about a hero, a monster and a magic wand. Monty wants to be a hero too so he sneaks out at night in search of adventure.
He meets Herbert the hedgehog and together they decide to be heroes and search for magic. Monty finds a conker shell and uses it as a helmet for protection in case they meet a monster! And they do – along comes a grumpy badger but Herbert uses his spikes to send him on his way.
Then Herbert tumbles down a hole and it's Monty's chance to be a hero and help his friend. The heroes continue on their adventure and find what they think is a magic wand – a dandelion.
They shake it but all the magic seems to disappear – or does it? Will Monty's wish come true?
Part of the QED Storytime series, this beautifully illustrated book introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories, and includes supporting notes for parents and teachers. Storytime has recently featured on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories.
All of the penguins are smart and sensible. All except, Percy, who is... well... not so perfect. Each day is a constant struggle for Percy to behave like everyone else. He’s just not serious in any way…which sometimes comes at the expense of others. He doesn’t mean any harm, he just wants to have fun. But when Percy leaves, things just aren’t the same without him and the other penguins soon realize there’s more to life than being perfect! This gentle moral story about the difference between being silly and going too far and upsetting other people features adorable penguin characters and is perfect for reading at bedtime with a family member or sharing in the classroom. Also includes a set of supporting notes for parents and teachers with questions to encourage discussion of the themes in the book, either at home or in the classroom.