Grab Some Sticks Audio Stories

Story number ten is here! 😃 Over the last few weeks, we have been on a few different adventures. The journey continues with our next story, however this time it looks at and teaches children how to emotionally cope with relocation. It’s about a young boy called Axel who lives in the USA. Although he loves new adventures, he struggles with leaving his friends, family and everything he knows behind...

Story number nine is here 😃 Our next story, takes a mango tree as the central character who wants to feel loved. Instead of sharing its juicy mangoes, they keep it for beauty and vanity. Marghali Vuthpala: “People think that beauty is everything. They believe this strongly in their mind. Our future children shouldn't think in this way so its important to tell them in the form of stories so that t...

Story number eight is here 😃 Our adventure continues as our next story takes us to Kingston, Jamaica! It features Kalila, a strong-willed five year old girl who loves reading books, signs and even maps. Based on the Hope Zoo, who are passionate about wildlife conservation and protecting the native wildlife. Kalila and her classmates are excited about their next trip! 🇯🇲 It’s called: “Kingston Zoo...

Story number seven is here! 😃 The next story is part of a series of books where two sisters learn about their diverse heritage through adventure! It’s called: “What Makes Our Family Special” and I’m reading the Guyana story 😃 🇬🇾 Written by the lovely Danielle Clarke @bluestellabooks for her daughters Evie & Isla and beautifully illustrated by Lily Carver @liustrationz Danielle Clarke: 2020 was a...

Story number six is here ❤️ My next story was written and illustrated by Nicola Bedenham @miss_nb2020 for her brother Christopher. I first met Nicola through my cousin Divya @houseinthesouth7 back in 2017. Here we are in 2021 and I have the absolute privilege of reading her inspiring story: “I Am Fabulous” “I Am Fabulous” is a heartfelt story inspired by the author’s transgender brother, who is on...

The fifth story episode is here! 😃 The lovely Marghali contacted me with her children’s story blog that she has recently launched @swetchastories ☺️ This story is about Holi, which is the Hindu festival of colours. The festival is celebrated for two to three days in the spring. Part of the Holi story is that Hindus believe that spring is full of colours so they throw coloured water on each other!...

Happy Easter everyone! 🐣 🐥 Hitting you with a bonus Easter/Spring poem today! 🐇🥕🌲🪵 🍃 🐇🥕 I hope you enjoy it 😃 My niece Siara drew the cover art 🖼 ☺️ Written by me @grabsomesticks Like/subscribe/review ☺️ Instagram page: https://instagram.com/grabsomesticks?igshid=gcvsbmv1h4dy Facebook: @grabsomesticks For messages, drawings and videos, Send to: grabsomesticks@hotmail.com Thank you 🙂 x

The fourth episode is here 😃 My next story, is a tale of allergies, feelings, friendship and always looking on the bright side of life ☺️💙 It’s called; “Luca...The Lion Who Couldn’t Eat Meat” Written by Tersha Cutmore @tershas_tales and illustrated by Victoria Ward-Fowler @victoria_and_mylovebubble When Luca starts school, he begins to struggle with his feelings as he watches his friends eat and...

The third episode is here 😃 The next story is called; “Chickens Can’t See In The Dark” written and illustrated by the talented Kristyna Litten @kristynalitten This is a quirky tale of curiosity, clues, carrots and a chicken who dares to be different! To get your own copy visit: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/KristynaLitten Published by Oxford University Press. Thank you so @kristynalitten for allow...

The second episode is here 😃 This next story is called; “I Once Had A Chimpanzee” written by Sir Roy Cameron and illustrated by Jessica Stafford Cameron @jessicastaffordcamerondesigns Fun fact: Sir Roy and Jessica are father-in-law and daughter-in-law! The story was originally written for Sir Roy’s grandchildren and it takes us to a world where we can dream about having our own pet - but not just...

Hello everyone and welcome to the first episode on my story podcast! There could be nothing more fitting than to kickstart my podcast with Esther Marshall’s powerful and uplifting story; Sophie Says, I Can. I Will. A story of empowerment that tackles stereotypes head on by representing diverse and incredible women in a whole host of roles. The author, Esther Marshall, is also the founder of sTandT...