Episodes
Our book of the month is 'The Three little Pigs', so join our host Rebecca Kenyon as she reads us the classic tale of three hopeful pigs & a rather troublesome wolf! Retold by Nicola Baxter & illustrated by Jan Lewis. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes at snappies.co/stories
Published 04/22/16
Published 04/22/16
Spring is upon us! So join Alison as she reads 'Rabbit's Spring Adventure' by Anita Loughrey & Daniel Howarth. As Rabbit gets lost looking at all of the wonderful things Spring can bring, who will help him find his way back home? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes at snappies.co/stories
Published 04/08/16
As it's Easter soon, this episode is 'The Bunny Who Found Easter', a story that follows a hopeful bunny in his search for what he believes is Easter. This story is written by Charlotte Zolotow & illustrated by Helen Craig. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes at snappies.co/stories
Published 03/24/16
Our book of the month for March is 'The Ugly Duckling', a classic tale about a little bird that can't quite work out where it belongs. This version is adapted by Ian Beck and is read by Amy Porter, Head of Pre-School at Snapdragons Grosvenor. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes at snappies.co/stories
Published 03/21/16
As we've just celebrated Mother's Day, in this episode we read 'T-Rex And The Mother's Day hug', by Lois G. Grambling & Jack E. Davis. It's Mother's Day, & T-Rex wants to plan something really special for his Mother. This year, T-Rex has the perfect gift idea that he knows Mama Rex is going to love so much! At least, he thinks she will...
Published 03/07/16
Meet Supertato! He's always there for you when the chips are down. He's the superhero with eyes everywhere - and he's about to meet his arch nemesis. This episode is a special book for World Book Day 2016 and is read by Lydia Saywell & Katharine Pearson at Snapdragons Weston.
Published 03/04/16
This episode we read the beloved 'Stick Man', by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree? We have been on the Stick Man trail at Westonbirt Arboretum this week and wanted to hear the full story for ourselves. This book is read by Mary...
Published 02/17/16
Goldilocks & The Three Bears is a classic tale about a little girl who goes wandering in the woods and finds a house. In the house she can't help but try out everything she sees, until three bears come home to find this strange girl in their home... The story is our Book of the Month for February and is read by Kerrie Charlton, Head Early Years Teacher at Snapdragons Weston.
Published 02/12/16
Mama Panya's Pancakes is a Kenyan tale based on pancake day! Join Adika & his mother as they shop for pancake ingredients, learning about the rewards of friendship & the gift of sharing.
Published 02/09/16
We join the gingerbread man as he decides to make a run for the hills. But who knows what is waiting for him around the corner? This story is read by Nia Holbrook, Nursery Nurse at Snapdragons Atworth.
Published 01/14/16
Mia has come to live with her Grandma in a land of forests and snow. It isn't at all like her old life in the city, and at first she feels very different from the new children she sees. But when she watches the snow falling around her one night, Mia realises that she is just like one of the snowflakes - unique and perfect in her own way. A beautiful story about new beginnings and making friends by CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell. This story is read by Zoe Leverett, Head of Toddlers at...
Published 01/07/16
It's hard to be patient when you're only a very little bear, and Little Pip cannot wait until Christmas! Every day he wakes up and thinks the day has finally come - it's driving Daddy Grizzle nuts! Poor Daddy Grizzle... and poor Pip! How will he be able to carry on waiting - there are still so many sleeps to go! This is a hilarious and endearing story about patience that every parent will recognise and read by Rhys Williams.
Published 12/22/15
This episode features 'Vegetable Glue' by Susan Chandler and was read by Anne-marie Jones of Snapdragons Broadwood
Published 12/02/15
This episode features 'Finding Nemo', the classic tale by Disney Pixar. This adaptation is written by Victoria Saxon and read by Rhys Williams, Head of Toddlers at Snapdragons Weston.
Published 11/12/15
This week's story is 'How To Catch A Falling Star' by Heidi Howarth & Daniel Howarth. It tells the story of a bear who wants to make his wish come true and is helped out by some woodland friends. The story is read by Claire Speed, Head of Parrots & Out of School Club at Snapdragons Weston.
Published 10/18/15
Shhh is a short story by Sally Grindley & Peter Utton which tells the tale of those who go looking for the sleeping giant, but they must not wake him up. It is read by Dimity Spikes-Walker, Nursery Nurse at Snapdragons Broadwood
Published 09/24/15
Do Not Enter The Monster Zoo is a story by Amy Sparkes & Sara Ogilvie, which tells the story of a young boy given the chance to look after a zoo full of monsters for the day. It is read by Rhys Williams, Head of Toddlers at Snapdragons Weston.
Published 09/11/15