The classic Norwegian fairy story, retold in funny rhyme, sure to appeal to younger children.
*Made in 2007 by Mrs Coy’s Year 4 class.
Three Billy Goats Gruff
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The Tortoise And The Hare
Listen to the story, read by Mrs Davis (teacher). 2009
‘The Tortoise And The Hare’ by Ian Beck
Folktale: Aesop’s Fables (Ancient Greece 620-564 BCE)
One day the speedy hare isn’t looking where he’s going and runs into the slow but sure tortoise, and they have an argument. The tortoise and the hare argue about who is the fastest; so they decide to have a race. Who do you think will win?
* Made by Mrs Davis and her Nursery class parents in 2009..
Old Macdonald Had A Farm
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‘Old Macdonald Had A Farm’ illustrated by Pam Adams
Beautifully illustrated with clever die cut pages, this version of the popular childrens song Old Macdonald Had A Farm if full of noisy animal fun!
*Purchased from Storysacks Ltd in 2003.
The Little Red Hen And The Ear Of Wheat
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‘The Little Red Hen And The Ear Of Wheat’ by Mary Finch, illustrated by Elizabeth Bell
Early Years Core Book List Title.
Theme; importance of helping others, bread, and growing food
When the cockerel and the mouse refuse to help her with her chores, the Little Red Hen does all the work herself. But her companions are all too eager to help her eat up the delicious brown loaf that she makes. Do They deserve to share it? What do you think?
* Purchased with funding from the Myatt Garden P.T.A. in 2013. (Title applique image on the cloth sack by Lisa Bennett).
The House That Jack Built
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The House That Jack Built by Diana Mayo
Theme; rhyme
This beautifully illustrated traditional rhyme is full of fun, with animals and country characters. Play the House That Jack Built game and build your own house.
* Made by Myatt Garden parents and teachers in 2003. New fabric sack made by Lisa Bennett in 2007.
Gingerbread Man
Listen to the story, read by Mrs Dickens (art teacher). 2009
‘The Gingerbread Man’ a traditional tale.
Early Years Core Book List Title.
The Gingerbread Man is a fast runner – and he’s very clever too. After escaping from three people, a cow and a horse, can he run past a sly old fox? It might not be quite so easy this time!
*Made in 2009 by Myatt Garden parents, sponsored by Boden UK.
‘The Gingerbread Man’ – “We really enjoyed the lovely puppets in the story. The game was excellent and a lovely way to reinforce the story”
‘The Gingerbread Man’ – Feb 2018 – “*Loved* all the activities. We cooked a few recipes throughout the week for lunch, dinner, breakfast”