Storytime
1 primary work • 5 total works
Book 24
Bear is waiting for a star to fall because he wants to make a wish. Can he catch the star? Will Bear's wish come true? Bear is desperate to make a wish when the last leaf in the forest falls from its tree. As he sits and waits he is joined by other woodland animals that try to help him catch his falling star - when all he wanted to wish for were friends in the first place! Has Bear's wish come true without him even realizing? Beautiful storybook by husband and wife author/illustrator team.
Otto feels safest when he holds hands with his family at night...so safe that he insists holding hands during the day too! What will persuade the little ottter to face his fears and finally let go? Every evening Otto's family come together to hold hands when they sleep. But in the morning Otto doesn't want to let go! Poor Otto's parents can't get anything done with him holding on to them, but he's just too worried and afraid to be left on his own. Until one day Mum opens a special shell with a pearl inside that sparks Otto's attention! It's beautiful...and he can see another otter inside it, reaching out to him! Otto takes the pearl into his hands - and realizes that he's not holding on to his Mum or Dad anymore, and he feels fine!
The books in this series contain beautiful illustrations, high-frequency words, patterned language, and rhyme. They are sure to become bedtime favourites for children and adults alike.
The Littlest Lighthouse Keeper to the Rescue
by Heidi Howarth and Daniel Howarth
Published 1 July 2009
Henry, a mouse who lives in a lighthouse, seeks help from a puffin and other animal friends to find the mother of a very hungry baby seal who was separated from her mother during a storm.
Will Little Hedgehog ever be big enough for Big School? Hedgehog's Big Day is a reassuring story that will help to build confidence. Big school is approaching for Hedgehog. He can't sleep, all he can think about is just how big, BIG SCHOOL could be! Will he ever be big enough? He asks Rabbit, Squirrel, Badger and finally his mum, but what will the best piece of advice be? 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.