Story Time

Some fact about The Great Fire of London

Read from the book 'You Wouldn't Want to be in the Great Fire of London!'

The Quiet Things by Eric Finney

A Poem

L is for Library by Clare Bevan

A poem

You Wouldn't Want to Sail Aboard the Titanic

If you were a Kid Aboard the Titanic by Mrs O'Reilly

If you were a kid aboard the Titanic

Snowboy and the Last Tree Standing

Written by Hiawyn Oram and illustrated by Birgitta Sif. Thanks to Walker Books for allowing us to read this. Greedy Greenback Boy has got an idea for a game. He wants Snowboy to help him cut down all the trees in the forest and catch all the fish in the ocean. But Snowboy is not so sure. So, very bravely, he hides one small tree...

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 36 & 37

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 34 & 35

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapter 33

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapter 32

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 30 & 31

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: 28 & 29

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 26 & 27

The Dunderheads by Paul Fleischman

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book Lauren Childs

Spells - Emily Gravett

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson & Emily Gravett

Read the Book Lemmings by Ame Dyckman

The Final Instalment. Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Chapters 26-31 Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Chapter 23-25 Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Chapters 23-25 Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Chapters 19-22 Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Chapters 17 and 18 Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Chapters 14-16 Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Chapters 10-13 Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Chapters 4-9 Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen

Chapters 4-9. Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen read by Mrs O’Reilly

Chapters 1-3. Young person! Yes you! Put this book down IMMEDIATELY and do some homework! You must NOT read about my nephew Malcolm and the city of Ponky and Genies and weasels and my DREAD SHED. There is nothing SENSIBLE in this book! A completely bonkers book that is not linked to GOBB EDUCATION at all.

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 24 & 25

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 22 & 23

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 20 & 21

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 18 & 19

Spells by Emily Gravett

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. LONELY FROG. Fun-loving, attractive frog, 2 and a half inches tall, likes nights out, swimming and kisses, seeks beautiful princess to share life's ups and downs.

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 16 & 17

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapters 14 & 15

The Chocolate Factory Ghost: Chapter 13

The Chocolate Factory Ghost Chapters 11 & 12

Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson and Emily Gravett

Read by Mrs O'Reilly.

The Chocolate Factory Ghost Chapters 9&10

The Chocolate Factory Ghost Chapters 7&8

The Chocolate Factory Ghost - Chapter 5 and 6

Read by Mrs Garwood

The Chocolate Factoy Ghost by David O'Connell- Chapters 3 and 4

Read by Mrs Garwood

The story of Owen Glendower's Escape, read by Mr Wilkinson

Mr Wilkinson reads 'Owen Glendower's Escape'. Taken from 'Welsh Tales for Children' by Showell Styles. Published by John Jones Publishing Ltd (ISBN 978-1-871083-25-5). Owen Glendower (Owain Glyndwr) was Prince of Wales around 600 year ago. With apologies for any mispronunciation.

The Chocolate Factory Ghost by David O'Connell: Chapters 1 and 2

The Pirates Next Door by Jonny Duddle

Grumpycorn by Sarah McIntyre Published by Scholastic Children's Books

Mr Wilkinson reads... Grumpycorn by Sarah McIntyre Published by Scholastic Children's Books

On Sudden Hill by Linda Sarah and Benji Davies

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Birt and Etho are best friends. They spend hours together playing on Sudden Hill. Then one day a new boy arrives. He wants to join them. Can two become three?

'The Winter Picnic' By Jane Hissey. Read by Miss Spencer

The bears go for the first picnic of the year up a hill but get some unexpexted adventure. Find out what happens!

The Twelve Dancing Princesses, read by Mrs Ashley

Mrs Ashley reads a classic fairy tale: The Twelve Dancing Princesses which was originally written by the Brothers Grimm. This version is retold by Susanna Davidson and published by Usborne Publishing Limited (ISBN: 9781409536970)

The Lamb-a-Roo, read by Miss Baines

The Lamb-a-Roo; written by Diana Kimpton and illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw. Published by Gullane Childrens Books (ISBN 978-1-8623-3657-5) A special treat as Miss Baines reads the story of the Lamb-a-Roo all the way from Australia!

Sugarlump and the Unicorn, read by Miss Payne

Miss Payne reads Sugarlump and the Unicorn; written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books (ISBN 9781509862665)

The Frog Prince, read by Mr Wilkinson

Mr Wilkinson reads 'The Frog Prince'. The story was first written by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in around 1810, but it is believed to be much, much older.

'Quiet!', read by Mrs Pearce

Mrs Pearce reads 'Quiet!'; Written by Paul Bright and Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Published by Little Tiger Press (ISBN 978-1854309006)

The Legend of King Alfred (and the Cakes), read by Mr Wilkinson

Mr Wilkinson reads the Story of King Alfred from the book 'Britannia: 100 Great Stories from British History', by Geraldine McCaughrean and Richard Brassey (Published by Orion Children's Books: ISBN 9-781858-818764). King Alfred was a real king who reigned between 871 and 899 and this is probably the most famous story from his life.

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, read by Mrs Ashley

Mrs Ashley reads The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. Originally one of Aesop's Fables (and believed to be around 2,500 years old!) this version is retold and written by Susanna Davidson and illustrated by Jacqueline East. It is published by Usborne Publishing Ltd (ISBN 9781409555940)

Not Now Bernard, read by Mrs Dell

Mrs Dell reads 'Not Now Bernard'. Written by David McKee and published by Andersen Press (ISBN 978-1783442904)

There's A Shark in the Bath, read by Mrs Ashley

There's a Shark in the Bath. Written and illustrated by Sarah McIntyre. Published by Scholastic Children's Books. (ISBN: 978-1407121918) Read by Mrs Ashley

Twirly Pearly, read by Mrs Ashley

Mrs Ashley reads 'Twirly Pearly', written by Tim Bugbird and illustrated by Lara Ede. Published by Make Believe Ideas Ltd.

The Giant of Jum, read by Mrs Cawood

Mrs Cawood reads 'The Giant of Jum', written by Elli Woollard and illustrated by Benji Davies. Published by MacMillan (ISBN 978-1-4472-5474-4)

The Kiss That Missed, read by Mr Wilkinson

'The Kiss That Missed', written and illustrated by David Melling and published by Hodder Children's Books. ISBN 978 0 340 79718 1 Read, with the permission of Hodder Children's Books, by Mr Wilkinson.

Jack and the Flumflum Tree, read by Mr Wilkinson

Mr Wilkinson reads Jack and The Flumflum Tree. Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by David Roberts. Published by MacMillan Children's Books (ISBN 978-0-330-50406-5)

Alan's Big Scary Teeth, read by Mrs Brown

Mrs Brown (our new Deputy Head) reads "Alan's Big Scary Teeth", written and illustrated by Jarvis and published by Walker Books.

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER TEN

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER NINE

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER EIGHT

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER SEVEN

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER SIX

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER FIVE

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER FOUR

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER THREE

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER TWO

Toto the Ninja Cat by Dermot O’Leary CHAPTER ONE

Oh hi! You’re here! Perfect timing! I wrote this story about my cat. This is Toto and she’s AWESOME. But she’s no ordinary furry feline, my friends. She is almost totally blind. She has ninja skills and at night she has amazing adventures with her cheeky brother, Silver. Want to join them on their first great adventure? A deadly King Cobra has escaped and Toto’s going to have to use all her powers to capture him…

Traction Man by Mini Grey

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Traction Man is here! With an action outfit for every occasion, he patrols the house saving toys, guarding toast, searching for lost wrecks and rescuing damsels in distress. Our hero is ready for anything ... or is he?

Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. If undelivered return to: The Big Meerkat Mob, Sandy Burrow, Under The Big Blue Sky. Learn about Sunny's adventures to visit his mongoose relatives around the world.

Wolves by Emily Gravett

An important introduction for young rabbits to the danger of wolves: every burrow should own one!

Frog and Toad: The List by Arnold Lobel

Read by Mrs O'Reilly

The Bee Book by Charlotte Milner - PART THREE

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. What's the buzz about honey bees? What do they do all day? Why are bees important? Find out why bees need our help and what you can do.

The Bee Book by Charlotte Milner - PART TWO

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. What's the buzz about honey bees? What do they do all day? Why are bees important? Find out why bees need our help and what you can do.

The Bee Book by Charlotte Milner - PART ONE

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. What's the buzz about honey bees? What do they do all day? Why are bees important? Find out why bees need our help and what you can do.

10 Things I Can Do To Help My World by Melanie Walsh

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Here are ten simple things we can all do to improve the world we live in.

Buckets, Dippers and Lids by Carol McCloud LIDS

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Buckets, Dippers and Lids: Secrets to your happiness. Readers learn what gives happiness, what takes some away and what protects it. This concrete concept helps readers of all ages grow in kindness, self-control, resilience, empathy and forgiveness, all leading to a healthier self-concept, more positive relationships and greater happiness.

Buckets, Dippers and Lids - Carol McCloud. DIPPERS

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Buckets, Dippers and Lids: Secrets to your happiness. Readers learn what gives happiness, what takes some away and what protects it. This concrete concept helps readers of all ages grow in kindness, self-control, resilience, empathy and forgiveness, all leading to a healthier self-concept, more positive relationships and greater happiness.

Buckets, Dippers and Lids - Carol McCloud. BUCKETS

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Buckets, Dippers and Lids: Secrets to your happiness. Readers learn what gives happiness, what takes some away and what protects it. This concrete concept helps readers of all ages grow in kindness, self-control, resilience, empathy and forgiveness, all leading to a healthier self-concept, more positive relationships and greater happiness.

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. As long as love is in your heart, the invisible string will always be there. It's an invisible string made of love. Even though you can't see it, you can feel it deep in your heart and know that you are always connected to the ones you love.

The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont part two

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. This is part two as I accidentally pressed stop half way through. One day, an Elephant offers a Bad Baby a ride through the town and off they go, rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta, all down the road. But when the Elephant realises that the Bad Baby has forgotten his manners the chase ends with a BUMP ... and tea for everyone!

The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont - this story is in two part

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. This is part one as I accidentally pressed stop half way through. One day, an Elephant offers a Bad Baby a ride through the town and off they go, rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta, all down the road. But when the Elephant realises that the Bad Baby has forgotten his manners the chase ends with a BUMP ... and tea for everyone!

Invisible Stanley by Jeff Brown Chapter Seven

Invisible Stanley by Jeff Brown Chapter Six

Invisible Stanley by Jeff Brown Chapter Five

Invisible Stanley by Jeff Brown Chapter Four

Invisible Stanley by Jeff Brown Chapter Three

Invisible Stanley by Jeff Brown Chapter Two

Invisible Stanley by Jeff Brown Chapter One

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. It's a shock at first, but Stanley finds you can do amazing things when you are invisible. Like helping Arthur perform magic! And foiling a daring robbery! But being invisible isn't as easy as it looks...

Gorilla by Anthony Browne

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. The classic story of a lonely girl, a friendly gorilla and their amazing night out. By multiple award-winner Anthony Browne.

Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Amazing things always happen to Stanley! He was just an ordinary boy, until a pin board fell on top of him and now he's as flat as a pancake! And when some sneaky thieves come to town, plotting to steal the world's most famous painting... Can Flat Stanley save the day?

Frog and Toad. Cookies. By Arnold Lobel

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Celebrate the power of friendship with a Frog and Toad story. Share the adventures of best friends, Frog and Toad - no matter what situation they find themselves in, one thing is certain: Frog and Toad will always be together.

Beegu by Alexis Deacon

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Beegu is not supposed to be on Earth. She is lost. She is a friendly little creature, but the Earth people don't seem very welcoming at all. But so far she has only met the BIG ones. The little ones are a different matter...

Frog and Toad The Dream by Arnold Lobel

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Celebrate the power of friendship with a Frog and Toad story. Share the adventures of best friends, Frog and Toad - no matter what situation they find themselves in, one thing is certain: Frog and Toad will always be together.

Frog and Toad Dragons and Giants by Arnold Lobel

Read by Mrs O'Reilly. Celebrate the power of friendship with a Frog and Toad story. Share the adventures of best friends, Frog and Toad - no matter what situation they find themselves in, one thing is certain: Frog and Toad will always be together.