Christmas Eve!

Here's our final storyblog for 2014. There's a story about a Christmas Cat which was told to me by Taffy Thomas and the classic Christmas Eve poem 'The Night Before Christmas' by Clement Clarke Moore. 
We hope you enjoy them and look forward to sharing more stories with you on January 7th. Until then, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idQobtkYVig

Tinsel and Mittens

Find a blanket and snuggle up to enjoy two more Christmas themed stories. This week there is a story that tells us how tinsel came to be used to decorate our Christmas trees and a story from the Ukraine that I have adapted slightly to fit in with Christmas. Lamby and I hope you enjoy them.

http://youtu.be/vRaTnx-cY-o

Join us next week for the last Christmas story time - it will be lovely!

Some Penguins and a Stable

Here are two more Christmas stories for you and your children to enjoy. 
The first is Penguin by Susie Jenkin-Pearce and the second is Jesus' Christmas Party by Roger Parsley.

We hope you enjoy them. And don't forget there will be two more festive stories next week...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dODmHsyCNk&list=UUlQGnXWJsjv9EuxtfY2Dszg

It's Christmas!

Welcome to this week's storyblog. As it is Christmas, we have two stories for you to enjoy.  We hope you like them....

http://youtu.be/zLKw0ZKVFBY

Join us next week for another two Christmas tales.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

This week's storyblog is a children's classic...The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr.  We hope you enjoy it.

Next week we'll be starting our Christmas stories. We hope to see you then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96wy0KIuWx4

The Gingerbread Man

This week's story is an old favourite! Please join in with the words and actions and most of all,  enjoy it!

Click on the link below to enjoy the story.

http://youtu.be/H237dnlvm_0?list=UUlQGnXWJsjv9EuxtfY2Dszg

If you enjoy the story please leave a comment or click the like button on Youtube.

Many thanks

A Prince Among Dogs

I'm releasing this week's story a bit earlier than usual. It's Poppy  Day on Tuesday. A time to remember all the brave soldiers who have fought in wars all over the world.

This week's story is an amazing yet true tale from World War 1. We hope you enjoy it...

http://youtu.be/yE77oPQ_38k

Bonfire Night

This week, I've added the story a day early so if any of you wish to use it in school as part of Bonfire Night activities you can.


We hope you enjoy it.  Click on the link below, sit back and enjoy....

http://youtu.be/_thhsDyg0vQ

Poor Little Witch

Welcome to this week's video story blog.  It's a Halloween special but don't worry, it's not scary!

We hope you enjoy it and if you do, please tell your friends about us. Remember you can follow us on www.facebook.com/littlelambtales

Click here and let the story begin....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=homoxEPSm3A

The Mouse Wedding

This week Lamby and I have chosen a traditional story from Japan.  There are several stories that have a similar idea but I liked this one the best.  Have you got a nice comfy cushion and a blanket?  Then sit back and relax....

http://youtu.be/oQ2ObRf9v8o

Thanks for watching. We hope you enjoy it.

Remember you can follow us on twitter @Littlelambtales or give us a like www.facebook.com/littlelambtales 


See you next time! 

The Story of Kintu

Tomorrow (9th October) is Uganda's Independence Day so this week's story is a traditional tale from Uganda.
There were lots to choose from but eventually I selected this one. I hope you enjoy it...

http://youtu.be/wc3PFhwszXg

Thanks for watching and please tell other people about Little Lamb Tales.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Welcome to this week's Little Lamb Tales story blog.  For the next few weeks we'll be sharing stories from around the world.  I always thought this week's story was Germany but research has shown me that it was actually Norwegian. So this week, we start in Norway with a children's classic.

Lamby and I hope you enjoy it.  

http://youtu.be/rvo7K5ciotE

Thanks for watching and we'll see you next week.

Penguins Under the Pier

This week's blog is an exclusive! Back in July, I was walking through Princes Park in Southport with my partner. As we passed the old site of Southport Zoo I pointed it out to him. He turned and asked "Didn't there used to be penguins under the pier here?"
There have never been penguins under the pier in Southport but his question did start the germ of an idea for a story. And so here we are, two months later with a brand new story, and you get to see it first.
I hope you enjoy it...

http://youtu.be/3Nn5zvJFvCg

  

Three Little Pigs

Here is this week's video story blog.  It's one of Lamby's favourite stories but he gets a little bit scared of the wolf.  
If you know it, please join in!

Click on the link below and enjoy... 

http://youtu.be/PYYHcZVnDb0

THE CAMPING TRIP

Cinderella

This week's video story blog is a bit of a special one.  When I was a little girl, my mum made the doll I'm using in this story. It would have been her birthday this week  so it seems the perfect time to use my doll. She's about 35 years old and is a bit tired and saggy in places but she's still one of my favourite toys.

Snuggle up with your favourite toy and enjoy Cinderella with Lamby and I.  Here is the link...

http://youtu.be/7OY0P1KmYR8

Thanks for watching, we hope you enjoy  it!

How the Elephant Got His Trunk - a tale by Rudyard Kipling

Following a spectacular desk top crash, the Fariy TechFather has been working hard all day and now the latest video story blog is ready...

Sit back, relax and enjoy by clicking on the link below.  Thanks for watching.

 http://youtu.be/vDFZngeFrWw

Next week a story from our vintage van Buttercup.

Man's Best Friend!

Hi everyone, this is the latest video storyblog from Little Lamb Tales.  
This week, Lamby and I have chosen a story that was told to me by a story telling legend - Taffy Thomas.  He is based in the Lake District and has a memory like the largest library in the world. I was lucky enough to attend a workshop with him where he shared this gem.  So this was Taffy's gift to me and now it is my gift to you.  ENJOY!

 http://youtu.be/ri57eqHsD84

Thanks for watching from Jude and Lamby

Story time with Jude and Lamby!

The weeks roll around quicker and quicker and here we are ready for another Video Story blog with Little Lamb Tales.

Snuggle up on the sofa, get your little one tucked up in bed, grab a cushion and get comfy and get ready to enjoy the next installment.

Here is the link http://youtu.be/YQebGxU5tgY 

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!

For more information about Little Lamb Tales please visit the website www.littlelambpublishing.co.uk and to make a request for your favourite story please email littlelambphonics@outlook.com

First Video Blog story

So here it is! Little Lamb Tales' first video blog.  Every week we will publish a different video.  The stories will be a mixture of traditional and well loved tales, stories from around the world and self-penned adventures. We may even have some rhyme and poem weeks.

And remember, if you have any requests let us know!

So sit back and enjoy 5 minutes peace with your little one....

http://youtu.be/YGWjzVayBeE


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Story time with Little Lamb Tales

STORY TIME WITH LITTLE LAMB TALES

As promised, I am starting a weekly story time for children (or adults who love a good story).  Hopefully this will give parents/grandparents/carers 5 minutes peace once a week during the school holidays. This week's story is one I started on facebook the other day and is here in its completed version. Hopefully, by next week, I will have sussed out how to use the video thing and the stories will actually be on film.

So, grab your small people and snuggle up on a blanket under a tree, sit on the sofa, lounge on the floor or just get comfy and get ready to enjoy part one of story time with Lamby.

Once upon a time there was a lovely little lamb called Lamby. He was oh so cute and cuddly. He was so cute that everyone wanted to cuddle him and his lovely cream coat got grubbier and grubbier.

One day something terrible happened, a wicked fairy called Jude decided he needed a wash. She dragged him from his bed where he was having a lovely dream about eating daisies and she threw him in a dark horrid machine. 
The wicked fairy covered Lamby in lots of smelly clothes and slammed the door shut!  The machine smelt damp and the next thing Lamby knew, he was being drenched in water. It was a like a shower that never ended.  Just when Lamby thought it couldn't get any worse, the machine started to turn around and around and around. Lamby started to feel quite sick. Then something runny landed on Lamby's head. It smelt very nice but it made him froth up with lots and lots of bubbles. Eventually the bubbles were washed away but the machine kept on turning.

After what seemed forever, the machine stopped. "Thank goodness" thought Lamby. But the wicked fairy Jude hadn't finished yet. Oh no, she dragged Lamby from the torture machine and dumped him in the washing basket.  Then she took him into the garden and  hung him up by his ears on the washing line. Lamby was VERY cross! "How long will I have to stay here?" he thought.

"There you go Lamby, you'll smell all lovely now and everyone will want to cuddle you again" said the wicked fairy Jude. She gave Lamby's nose a little pat and disappeared back into the house.

"Well how long have I got to hang around here" said Lamby in a huff!

"What's the matter with you then?  Someone sounds as if he's in a grump!" said a big magpie sitting on the wall.

"Well I am in a grump!  I've been spun around until I'm sick and now I've been left here for goodness knows how long.  I want to get down!" said Lamby

"Well that's no problem" said the magpie. And with that, he hopped over, got hold of Lamby and pulled him free from the pegs. "Get on my back and we can get far away from here"

"Great, I never want to see that wicked fairy Jude again!" said Lamby as he climbed onto the magpie's back.

Off they flew, high up in the sky.  Lamby looked down and saw the park, the houses and the cars getting smaller and smaller.  The higher they flew the colder and windier it got. They flew for ages and Lamby had lots of time to think.
 "Jude wouldn't let me get cold" thought Lamby.  "I'm starting to miss her. She's not so bad after all.  She gives me lots of cuddles, she's kind to me (most of the time) and she takes me to lots of exciting places"

"Any chance you can take me back now?"  he asked.

"I thought you never wanted to see that wicked fairy Jude ever again!" said the magpie.

"Er I've changed my mind. She's not really so bad. If you could just drop me back that would be great!"

"Drop you back?  I haven't got time to go all the way there.  I'll get you close and you'll have to jump!" said the magpie.

So as the magpie swooped over Lamby's house, Lamby took a deep breath and jumped!  He fell down and down and tumbled around and around and around.  
"It's like being back in that machine with no water" thought Lamby.

Unfortunately, Lamby was spinning so much that he couldn't see where he was going and he came in to land with a big thud in the middle of the flower bed.  He was ok but he was rather dirty.

When the wicked fairy Jude came out to see if Lamby was dry she couldn't believe it.  "Oh Lamby! What happened to you! You're filthy! You'll have to go in the wash again!"

This time Lamby didn't complain because he knew he was back where he belonged. Once he was dry Jude cuddled him and read his favourite bed time story.  And then Lamby fell fast asleep and dreamt about eating daisies.  It had been a very busy day!

Lamby and I hope you have enjoyed this story time.  Next week we will hope to bring you the story by video. If you have a favourite story you would like us to tell, get in touch and let us know littlelambphonics@outlook.com

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