STORYTIME!

Welcome to Books That Help Storytime - a place where you’ll find important books brought to life via videos of their creators reading them aloud.

Our aim is always to help each book find the children who need its story, ideas and messages the most.

If you enjoy our videos, please leave a comment and tell us what you liked.

THE REALLY BEAUTIFUL THING (Frances Tosdevin, Ali Pye)

The Really Beautiful Thing (Andersen, 2025) is a captivating cautionary tale that warns of greed, consumerism and failing to appreciate the beauty all around… until it is too late.

COMING SOON!

THE DRESS IN THE WINDOW (Robert Tregoning, Pippa Curnick)

The Dress In The Window (OUP, 2023) is a dazzling story about a boy who spots a red dress in a second hand shop. He saves up to buy it but he dress has already been bought.

COMING SOON!

WHEN WILL MY WOODLOUSE WAKE UP? (Sarah Tagholm, Manu Montoya)

When Will My Woodlouse Wake Up? (Andersen, 2024) tackles the delicate subject of loss. When Ross’s pet woodlouse doesn’t wake up, his sister explains that he is “definitely, incredibly dead.”

COMING SOON!

THE BLUE UMBRELLA (Emily Davison, Momoko Abe)
One day a small blue umbrella appears, even thought it isn’t forecasted to rain… and something magical happens! The umbrella doesn’t just provide shelter, but community, kindness and friendship too.

COMING SOON!

THIS LETTER SAYS I LOVE YOU (Lucy Rowland, Matilda Handy, Sharon Rentta)

This Letter Says I Love You (Scholastic, 2025) is a deeply moving and tender book that offers children a simple, yet profound way to stay connected to those they’ve lost.

COMING SOON!