Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i Storytime

Many ages ago, black clouds covered the Earth. They were so low and heavy that the animals had to crawl on their bellies beneath them. It was miserable living in the dank darkness below the clouds. “I hate this!” said the emu. “I wish I could stand up and stretch my long neck!” “What about me?” grumbled the kangaroo. “I wish I could leap across the land on my great hind legs instead of crawling in the dirt…” “Ow! Stop bumping into me!” muttered the stout wombat. He used his strong paws to dig a hole in the ground, where he curled up and went to sleep. “I know what we should do!” squawked one of the magpies. “We must lift up the clouds, so there will be room for…

1 A-MAZE-ING CATTLE PEN! Temple Grandin has created a complicated cattle pen. Can you help the cow find its way out? 2 HA HUNTING WK! Genghis Khan’s feathered friend is checking out the stream that winds through the Playbox pages. What creature will it find at the end? Tick here when you spot it! 3 QUICK QUIZ! Which sport would Bambi NOT be able to do in the summer? A. Skiing B. Cricket C. Surfing ASK A GROWN-UP! 4 MAKE A SUNRISE ETCHING Create a dazzling picture inspired by our Australian tale – just follow these easy instructions! • You will need a sheet of paper or cardboard, crayons, black acrylic paint, a big paint brush and a toothpick to etch with. • Draw a brightly coloured landscape on the…

WE ALL FEEL ANGER! It’s a normal and healthy emotion. However, it is important that we learn positive ways to express it, so we can avoid hurting ourselves or others. When we feel angry, we learn that something is NOT OK for us, and our anger can give us lots of energy in our bodies. Letting our anger out can help us to reduce stress and feel calm again. TRY THIS! Give yourself some time and space before you express your anger. Try doing some deep breathing or go outside and enjoy the fresh air. Exercise! If you are feeling really tense and wound up, you could go running, kick a ball, jump or ride your bike. Get a pencil! You might like to write down how you are feeling,…

Eight hundred years ago, Genghis Khan was the most feared warlord in the world. His Mongol soldiers conquered many lands and built a great empire. When he wasn’t busy ruling his domain, Genghis liked to go out hunting with his favourite hawk on his arm. One fine winter’s day, he set off into the hills with the bird, looking for prey. He rode through the wilds for many hours, but there were no animals to be found. Genghis felt tired and thirsty, so he spoke to his hawk. “Fly home, my feathered friend!” he said. “I will follow you – once I have found some water to drink!” The bird fluttered away into the bright blue sky, while Genghis followed on his horse. The sun beat down, and the mighty…

Once upon a time, far away in the land of Brazil, there was a boy named Elias. He lived with his father in a little house surrounded by orange trees. When Elias’s dad passed away, the boy was terribly sad. He hugged his pet cat and said, “Now we only have each other!” Elias’s favourite thing in the world was music, and his favourite instrument was the violin. He decided to sell his father’s house and orange trees so he could buy one. Elias now had no home, but he didn’t mind. He wandered into the forest, and found a cosy cave to live in. “This is just what we need!” he said as he patted the cat. Every day, Elias would sit in his cave and practise playing the…

Temple Grandin earned a degree in psychology, and went on to get a Masters degree and a Doctorate in Animal Science. She studied how cattle and other creatures behaved, and used her knowledge to design new pens and chutes that would help them to stay calm and happy. For the past three decades, she has been promoting better care for animals, and has written several books on the subject. Temple discovered that she has a condition called ‘autism’. She wrote about her experiences with it, and has given talks about how she has learned to cope with life’s challenges. Temple’s work has helped people to understand autism, and has also assisted autistic people in dealing with their condition. In 2010, a film was made about her life, called Temple Grandin,…

THIS TREE IS JUST FOR ME! by Lucy Rowland, illustrated by Laura Hughes (Bloomsbury) is a book about trying to read a book! The catchy rhymes and vibrant art tell the tale of Jack – who tries to read in a tree but is distracted by various animals! DINOSAURS ON KITTEN ISLAND by Michael Slack (Farshore) features two of our favourite things! Three dinos pay a visit to their feline neighbours – and chaos ensues! The cartoonish illustrations really deliver on the zany premise, but this story also has a lovely message about overcoming fears and making new friends! THE BRAINIAC’S BOOK OF THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER by Rosie Cooper, illustrated by Harriet Russell (Thames & Hudson) is about a topic that is on everybody’s mind these days! You’re sure…