It is interview day at the zoo, and the animals have set high standards for any creature wishing to join their establishment. Then a platypus arrives at their gate. Gentle humour, rhyming text and fabulous illustrations combine to create this wonderful picture book, which highlights the importance of being open, friendly and welcoming to all. […]
This is a brilliantly funny story of the seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them... there's a leaf thief on the loose! Afterwards […]
We’re going on a pumpkin hunt. We’re going to find a big one. What a beautiful night! We’re not scared. Come and join all the fun of the pumpkin hunt. Just watch out for the sticky spider’s webs, flapping bats and lots of other spooky surprises. Then explore the pumpkin spiced scented dough and use […]
Come and join us for a fun filled 2hrs of games, treats, crafts, songs, stories & much more. We encourage you to dress up and join us for our Halloween party. We have two times available - 11am and 2pm £10 per family tkt - includes admission for up to two adults and two children […]
Come and sit around the camp fire with us and enjoy this week’s story. It’s Bonfire Night and there is excitement is in the air. The box that arrived weeks before can finally be opened and a night of family fun is about to begin. This is a simple, rhyming story about a family celebrating […]
Ava is delighted when she discovers a brilliant red poppy in the middle of her yard. She sits with the little flower in the sunny days of summer and shields it from the rain, until one day the petals start to drop and the tiny flower fades away. But when spring comes again . . […]
Pudsey’s day of fundraising is not going as smoothly as usual. Everything he tried seemed to end in disaster but Pudsey was determined to come up with his best idea ever to raise money for Children in Need. Pudsey’s positive attitude and kindness might just help him to stumble across his best idea yet. Then […]
Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much. Every night he watched the stars from his window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star… but first he had to think of a plan. This is a story about possibilities […]
A little boy sets off on a round-the-world night train to go to dreamland with only his toy dog for company. Soon all sorts of endangered animals are asking if they can jump up and join them on their journey. This is a fun book with a serious message. it takes an ideal introduction to […]
Join us for family story time in December. Saturday 3/12 & 17/12 at 9.30am £6.50 per child
“Stick Man lives in the family tree, with his Stick Lady Love and his stick children three.” After going for a jog one morning, Stick Man encounters a bounding dog, who just wants to play fetch. This sparks a series of unfortunate adventures, which lead him far from home. As the seasons pass Stick Man […]
The Little Robin Red Vest is a tale about how a kind little brown bird called Robin, who gave away all his cosy vests to his friends. When Christmas arrives he is cold and all alone until someone very special came to his rescue. This is a beautiful Christmas tale about the joy of giving.
