When Autumn Comes: sensory story ideas to accompany the book

When Autumn Comes by Ekaterina Trukhan is perfect for introducing the season to your learners. The simple story and uncluttered illustrations really lend themselves to adapting into an autumn sensory story. Start with a nice colourful bobble hat – or…

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…

Stories to read on Father’s Day

Something old and something new for Father’s Day! Both these books contain lovely depictions of kind and patient fathers or male role models. My first suggestion is the classic Peace At Last by Jill Murphy. Forty years old but still…