WE Storytime

The joy of rhymes comes to us via a cute and charming 4 year old with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Let yourself smile and enjoy these heartfelt renditions of school day classics!

Join in a singalong with our youngest narrator so far- a champion of 4 years old! Singing a childhood classic that we've sung at least once in our lifetime. All ages are welcome in WE Storytime and all levels of English, we'd love for you to be part of our community!

Dive into a poignant tale of past and present lives, where the power of hope transcends forced separation. Join us as Michael Foreman eloquently presents a story that ignites conversations about love, inclusion, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. In this captivating episode, we explore the profound themes of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. From the innocence of childhood...

Join us for one of Dr. Seuss's classics! A rhyming, ramble through life and its ups and downs written in such a way that even the downs are an adventure to enjoy! One for the whole family, pull up a chair (or the covers if it's bedtime) and be transported with rhyme

Lauren Child brings us a delightfully charming story about a favourite uncle who gets to babysit and mayhem ensues! Perhaps you can see a bit of your family in this story as well.

J. Otto Seibold presents different versions of classic Mother Goose nursery rhymes, often funny, sometimes dark, join us here for a small selection of the more light hearted entries. Something different for the week

A classic children's book by Maurice Sendak bringing a boy's imaginary world into his very own bedroom. An adventure that can be enjoyed by all, and brought to life with our own imaginations. Enjoy this classic!

A book from the Elephant and Piggie series, join us as Elephant desperately tries to take a nap because he is tired and cranky. Perhaps something that we can all relate to- an afternoon siesta to recharge our batteries!

Take a dive into the "before" story of Red Riding Hood and Wolf and how they really became enemies! A fun story from a different point of view of this classic fairytale. Keep an ear out for the calamity of barking punctuating the theme of this story!

A Dr Seuss classic to help with recognising word families and rhyme for our beginner language learners, punctuated by the barking of my protective, canine friend! Enjoy!

Another fun story about our mischievous, feathered friend Perky the Pukeko! Join him on another adventure where Perky learns a lesson or two and shares what he's learnt. A delightful rhyming story that sparks joy when reading or listening to it

Join us for this sweet story about Maori New Year in Aotearoa (New Zealand), a time of celebration and family. A delightful introduction to another culture and their celebration. Thank you for listening!

A fun introduction to a native bird from New Zealand. Join Perky on his first adventure, from bursting forth out of his egg to finding friends and fun.

Enjoy this cute, funny look at our backsides from a child's point of view. Have a giggle with the rhythm and playful nature of this book by Dawn MacMillan and Ross Kinnaird, having fun with language makes it all the more enjoyable to learn.

A sweet rhyming story about friendship and helping one another out. A delightful book drawn, designed and written by Rowan and Mark Sommerset, it is pleasing to the ear for young English language learners. If you'd like to participate in the podcast please contact us, it would be a joy to have you read

Welcome to a creation legend from the Maori people of New Zealand; how geographical features were formed and how we have the bounty we do on our wonderful planet. Please enjoy this quick look into another culture and their history

Come on another adventure with our friend Little Kiwi! This time he's accompanied by his little sister as they go in search of Little Fantail. Do you think they'll find him?

A short story introducing you to a part of Maori culture in New Zealand. Join the girls as they sing and tell the story of how their outfits come together.

Join our little friend as he discovers fellow nocturnal creatures during his very first nighttime walk

A short tale of a Polynesian demigod Maui and his antics. Enjoy this New Zealand tale of this mischievous person

This beautiful tale of an albino Kiwi in New Zealand and it's journey is wonderfully written by Gavin Bishop and read by a fellow Kiwi. We hope you enjoy the reading! Please remember if you'd like to participate in our podcast to let us know and we'll gladly accommodate you! This space is for all ages who'd love to share their love of reading.

Welcome to an adventure in a New Zealand town with our little kiwi friend Kapai! One of a series written by Uncle ANZAC join us on a roam through Rotorua

A rhyming story of a curious cat and how he wakes up his family. Written by a New Zealander and read by a kiwi as well, we share here a fun story of feline antics that are recognisable for our fellow cat lovers

A tale from New Zealand, one of our beloved 4 legged friends bounces around the neighbourhood doing what dogs do best- bothering cats! Read by a Kiwi, join us on this boisterous jaunt with Hairy Maclary as he hounds the felines near his house. Please remeber to contact us if you would like to read for our Podcast, we are here to empower and encourage English Language Learners (no matter their age)...

A favourite among early language readers in Mexico read today by an adult English Language Learner for you to enjoy. Join Boris on his adventure and relish in a moment of shared joy in reading! If you'd like to participate in WE Storytime please contact us and we will gladly share your recording as a podcast and a YouTube episode. Welcome to our community that looks to support and empower English...