Tots O'clock- Fun With Fi

Let me know what you think... When Chloe sets of for another day of adventure, she can feel it is going to be a day like no other. And when she finds a magical pearl, this feeling is proved to be right! Come and join me to find out why... Thank you to Alba for another fantastic story idea. I hope you enjoy your story today. Support the show

Let me know what you think... Today's story has been written with the help of Jude! I hope you like the story I have written for you. Henry has a grand plan...he wants to build a cloud-sailing boat...but they are in the middle of the desert when there are no clouds! Will it still sail in the sky? Support the show

Let me know what you think... Come and join me for this exciting story written with the help of Mum, Lorna, and daughter, Maggie. What will Maggie do when she finds a surprise bundle in the forest? Support the show

Let me know what you think... Come and join me for a story written with the help of Ari! Beth, and her four friends, have very special adventures with Beth's special toy rabbit, Betty. But what will they do when they all have to move house? Support the show

Let me know what you think... Come and join me for a story written with the help of Penny! Phoebe loves Science. So come and join me to find out what happens when she decides to mix up her own potion in her Science lesson at school! Support the show

Let me know what you think... Come and join me for a story written with the help of Bella! Rosie is an adventurous mermaid who loves to swim and explore. But she has one problem...her wild hair keeps getting tangled in the seaweed. Will a visit to the hair salon help solve her problem?  Support the show

Let me know what you think... Come and join me for a fun and interactive story about a young girl called Claire and her adventures on a charming little farm where she finds a mysterious and magical pond! As always, the story is followed by two games for kids to enjoy, keeping them busy on your long car journey! Support the show

Let me know what you think... Come and join me for a fun, interactive story about a playful dog called Stella, on her hunt for her favourite food...bacon pizza!  As always, the story is followed by two games for kids to enjoy, keeping them busy on your long car journey! Support the show

Let me know what you think... Hide and Seek Grandad At the Beach by Clifford Gathercole. Published by Austin Macauley Publishers. Jack and Amelia Barker are brother and sister who lived at home with their parents. Like many children, they have a grandad. He is a cheeky grandad who is always making them laugh. He also seems to know when they had a day out and finds the best place to hide from them...

Let me know what you think... Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. One by one, we say goodnight to the construction site trucks as they finish their work and lie down to rest.  A perfect picture book for settling little ones down. And don't forget to stick around for the games at the end! Support the show

Let me know what you think... Colours, Colours Everywhere written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Sharon King-Chai. Published by Two Hoots. Follow a little girl as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, where will the adventure take them? An absolutely stunning picture book! Support t...

Let me know what you think... Ten Little Monsters written by Mike Brownlow and illustrated by Simon Rickerty. Published by Orchard Books.   A brilliant bedtime story read aloud to share with your kid around Halloween.  Ten Little Monsters are going trick-or-treating ... But what will the Ten Little Monsters do when they meet a wailing ghost? Two creepy witches? And a GIANT SPIDER? Count from ten t...

Let me know what you think... The wonderful author of this picture book asked me to read this for you all. I Wish I Were a Bird written by Joy Roxborough and illustrated by Andy Catling.  An animal adventure for children, helping to develop self esteem. If you could change into an animal, which one would you choose to be, and why? As one little boy observes the fascinating antics of a bird, he wis...

Let me know what you think... Don't Say That, Willy Nilly! Written by Anna Powell and illustrated by David Roberts. Published by Little Tiger Press. Willy Nilly is off to the shop to buy a cabbage. "Yuk!" he says. "Don't say that, Willy Nilly!" says his mum. And so it begins, as Willy Nilly makes his way to the shop, he finds he always says the wrong thing at the wron...

Let me know what you think... Do You Suppose... written by Helen Gathercole and illustrated by Mudassir M Abid. Published by Nightingale Books. Do you suppose an elephant KNOWS how to play a tune through his NOSE? Can a crocodile play SNAP? Can a CRICKET play CRICKET? Does a KINGFISHER fish for a KING?  There are so many questions to ask when one word can mean two things.  Can you think of any oth...

Let me know what you think... Stinky Jack and the Beanstalk written by Steve Smallman and illustrated by Neil Price. Published by QEB Publishing. Come and join me for this classic fairy tale read aloud. If you think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, then think again. In this bedtime story with Fi, you'll find there is a little twist in the story.  In this read aloud of Stinky Jack...

Let me know what you think... Turning Pennies Into Dimes (Doc the Wolf) by Kevin Chu. Published by Palmetto Publishing. Life can be challenging, and sometimes we forget what truly matters as we try and turn those pennies into dimes. A daily reminder for adults that 'more' is not always better.  If you'd like to find out more information about Doc the Wolf: https://docthewolf.com/ To...

Let me know what you think... Teapot Trouble written and illustrated by Morag Hood. Published by Two Hoots. I LOVE these stories of Duck and Tiny Horse. Very random but very funny and totally original. Hope you enjoy it too! A mysterious creature has decided to live inside Duck's teapot and he is not happy! He wants his teapot back but who is this creature? And more to the point, how do we ge...

Let me know what you think... The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak, published by Puffin. Today's read aloud is sure to make your little one laugh as I have to say more and more ridiculous things!   "You might think a book with no pictures would be boring and serious. Except . . . here's how this book works: Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it al...

Let me know what you think... Ten Little Aliens by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty. Published by Orchard Books. Ten Little Aliens are jetting off through space in search of a new place to stay. So come and join me and the aliens as they discover fiery planets, fizzing comets and some very strange space creatures! To explore all things Tots O'clock, head over to my website: www.totsoclock.co....

Let me know what you think... Acts of Kindness written by Melissa Cenatiempo and illustrated by Passant Ablal. Self Published by the author on Amazon.  If you would like to buy a copy please follow this link. The author would be so grateful for your support, thank you: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acts-Kindness-Melissa-Cenatiempo/dp/B09CRTT28V "A small act of kindness can make a big difference in...

Let me know what you think... The Very Best Sheepdog written by Pinny Grylls and illustrated by Rosie Wellesley. Published by Pavilion Children’s Books. A wonderful story about friendship and perseverance that is perfect to listen to just before bed.  With prize-winning parents, Ben the sheepdog has got a lot to live up to. However, he is the most hopeless sheepdog on the farm. He tries so hard to...

Let me know what you think... Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne. Published by Walker Books.   In this picture book classic, a delightful surprise colourfully unfolds when a little girl called Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend. A brilliant, culturally diverse, picture book to share with your little one. Support the show

Let me know what you think... The Very Noisy House written by Julie Rhodes and illustrated by Korky Paul. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This is a story about a rickety old house. It certainly can get very noisy! Clomp! Clomp! Clomp! Goes the old lady's walking stick. In the room above, the dog wonders if that noise is a knock at the door - woof! Woof! Woof! And this is f...

Let me know what you think... Dinosaurs Don’t Play Soccer written by Melissa Cenatiempo and illustrated by Andrea Pollard.  Dinosaur Dan is a young dinosaur who has excelled at all dinosaur activities: diving, drilling, and dump truck driving. His parents are extremely proud of him and know he will go far in life.  But, despite his successes, Dinosaur Dan has a big dream to play soccer. Unfortunat...