Ali and the Magic Carpet
Follow Ali on his magic carpet journey to different parts of the world! A delightful animated story.
Jack and the Beanstalk
An animated story of the fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk in short video clips from the BBC. There are support materials for inspiring writing.
The Wind in the Willows
Listen to The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham told in ten episodes by Bernard Cribbins. Each episode is accompanied by a short synopsis and a printable transcript, for the children to follow. There are follow-up ideas for teachers.
Owl Babies
Enjoy this interactive version of Martin Waddell's Owl Babies story book. Read along with the story. There is a signing version too.
The Story of Aboriginal Art
Background Information on the origins of Aboriginal art. The site includes images.
World War 1 Medal Stories
Read the stories of six people who were awarded medals in World War 1. Not too wordy.
Online Audio Stories
Enjoy free online fairy tales, classic books and poems for children. There are also lots of stories to read too.
The Story of the Tower of London
This site is about the history and legends surrounding the Tower of London.
The Song of the Starlit Tapestry
A story which you read yourself but you can choose the path through the story.
Wonderful Words, Creative Stories about Space
Improve two simple sentences by adding descriptive words. Observe how your choices affect the animated images. Use your sentences as inspiration for a story about space. A good site for demonstrating how to write more interesting sentences.
