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Children love to hear adults reading stories aloud with verve, expression and voices. Listening to the same stories time and time again is great for children. It boosts their memory and motivates them to retell the stories themselves!

Below are several links to online stories for everyone to enjoy!

 

Above: Year 6 Reading Display: Stories from other Cultures 

Love to Listen: Early Years and KS1

  • A Squash and a Squeeze By Julia Donaldson & Illustrated: Axel Scheffler Fun rhyming story for all children!
  • I want my Potty:Tony Ross A dramatic reading of one of Pie Corbett's page turners!
  • I'll take you to Mrs Cole: Nigel Gray & Michael Foreman A great story with illustrations from the book too!
  • Stick Man: Julia Donaldson Why not listen to this fabulous narrative poem by literary genius Julia Donaldson?
  • The Day the Crayons Quit: Oliver Jeffers Listen to this hilarious book read aloud!
  • The Lion Inside: Rachel Bright A fun story for everyone!
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Eric Carle A fantastic animated film of a story everybody remembers from childhood!
  • There's a Bear on my Chair: Ross Collins The author himself reads this great rhyming story about a rather stubborn polar bear!
  • All Are Welcome: Alexandra Penfold A lovely book about inclusion, acceptance and differences.

 

 

 

Now you can enjoy classic stories with The Book Trust's online, interactive books. Click the Book Trust logo to be taken to their website. Alternatively,  visit the Book Trust YouTube channel for interactive stories, rhymes, poems and games!

  • A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea Read or sing along with this very fishy tale!
  • Read Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy became an instant favourite when it was published in 1983, and children today still love following Hairy's adventures.
  • Read along with Oh No, George We love Oh No, George! This brilliant, bold and instantly recognisable picture book is all about George, a lovely pet dog who promises to be good when his owner is out.
  • Open Very Carefully A book with real bite!
  • Lulu Loves Stories A lovely, interactive book by Anna McQuinn

 

 

Love to Listen: KS1 & KS2

Little People, BIG DREAMS

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages.

 

Scroll down to hear these amazing stories! 

  • Bruce Lee: Maria Vegara Listen to the exciting tale of a martial arts film legend!
  • Coco Chanel: Maria Vegara Hear all about the amazing life of one of the world's most impressive fashion designers!
  • David Attenborough: Maria Vegara Find out more about Britain's best love animal expert!
  • Frida Khalo Learn more about the life of this remarkable artist!
  • Harriet Tubman: Maria Vegara Learn about one of the most inspirational figures in history.
  • Jean Michel-Basquiat: Maria Vegara Learn more about the life and legacy of this interesting artist!
  • Marie Curie: Maria Vegara Discover more about the life and work of one of the most amazing scientists of all time!
  • Muhammed Ali: Maria Vegara The author of this beautifully animated biography reads aloud!
  • Rosa Parks: Lisbeth Kaiser A beautiful book for exploring race, diversity and history with younger children
  • Stephen Hawking: Maria Vegara Learn more about one of the world's most impressive scientists

Love to Listen: KS2

For the last decade, BBC Radio 2 have ran the 500 Word competition. The competition gives young people and teenagers the opportunity to write a story and win amazing prizes. Each year, the top 50 stories are read aloud by an actor and stored on the 500 Word website. 

 

Why not listen to some of the winners, runner-up entries and top 50 stories. There is a story to suit everyone!

 

Click here to Listen 

 

Perfect Podcasts

On the commute to work; whilst traveling long distance or simply as a way to relax at home, many adults liseten to podcasts and audio books to pass the time. There are lots of fantastic, fun and free podcasts for children to enjoy too. Be in quest stories, science, sports or nature, there is something out there to suit the tastes and likes of your child!

 

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