NATIONAL StoryTelling Week

World Book Day and National Storytelling Week 2025 ResourcesA collection of teaching resources for primary and secondary pupils, perfect for inspiring your class with the joy of reading for World Book Day and National Storytelling Week.

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Aesop's fable 'The Fox and the Crow'Aesop's Fables: The Fox and the Crow. This video of the story is read by Jonathan Pryce and combines text, audio and illustrations. BBC Teach.

Aesop's fable 'The Hare and the Tortoise'Aesop's Fables: The Hare and the Tortoise. This video of the story is read by Richard Briers and combines text, audio and illustrations. BBC Teach.

KS1 English: Tales From Around The WorldA series of short animated films for primary schools based on folktales from around the world. The series includes stories from Brazil, India, Israel, Iraq, Pakistan and Nigeria. Narrated by Maureen Lipman, Meera Syal and others.

The tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix PotterThe tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. This video of the story is read by Miranda Richardson and combines text, audio and illustrations. BBC Teach.

KS1 English: Little Red Riding HoodThe story of Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad Wolf in seven fun video clips for key stage 1 English (5 - 7 year olds).

KS1 English: Jack and the BeanstalkWatch the classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk told in 14 short video clips, for key stage one (children aged 5-7). Jack and his Ma are penniless and without food. Jack takes Daisy the cow to sell at market, but instead of money he returns with five magic beans.

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