Pick a Pine Tree: sensory story ideas to accompany the book

Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht (Author) and Jarvis (Illustrator) is a lovely picture book to share as you decorate your Christmas tree or classroom and it makes a great sensory story for children with additional needs. There is…

We’re going on an Elf Chase: sensory story ideas to accompany the book

We’re Going on an Elf Chase by Martha Mumford (Author) and Laura Hughes (Illustrator) is a lovely picture book to share in the run up to Christmas. It makes a great festive sensory story that is particularly suitable for children…

The Wonders of Sensory Storytelling Part 3: Telling the Stories

Once upon a time…begins the storyteller and everyone gathers round for a story… As we plan our first Accessible Book and Story Festival we have been thinking about just how rich the world of sensory stories is. So many people…

Book suggestions with sensory story tips for Black History Month

As Black History Month approaches I wanted to highlight two brilliant picture books: Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush and Hey You. I created sensory story resources to accompany both of these books for The Edinburgh International Book Festival…

Baby Goes to Market: sensory story ideas to accompany the book

This lovely story about a mother and child visiting a West African market is very simple to follow and has big bright illustrations.

Peace at Last, Jill Murphy

This picture book is perfect for telling as a sensory story to a child with additional needs. It has a simple narrative with lots of lovely repetition and includes some very engaging noises!