A Book A Week Programme
We teach life lessons through stories. We choose a book each week to provide the focus for learning and teaching activities. These stories align with our curriculum - life events and themes from around the world.
These books are specifically chosen for their educational content including the teaching of morals, positive behaviours, positive role model, positive cultural exchange, humour, and alignment to the Early Years Framework.
We hope that you will join us in our learning adventure by reading these stories at home each week.
Autumn
September
Wk/b 2 September
A glittering fish makes friends when he learns to share. The Rainbow Fish, a worldwide bestseller in picture book and giant paperback formats, is here adapted for the youngest readers.
This story is read alongside learning about settling-in for the new term.
Autumn
September
Wk/b 9 September
This story is read alongside learning about celebrations - Elmer's Special Day, Elmer's Birthday.
It is the Nursery School's birthday week.
Autumn
September
Wk/b 16 September
Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
This story is read alongside learning about how the seasons are changing into the Autumn.
Autumn
October
Wk/b 23 September
As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape the fierce storm, he continues to snore. Mouse makes a nice warm fire, Hare cooks popcorn and Badger brings treats...
This story is read alongside learning about hibernation.
Autumn
September
Wk/b 30 September
When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a Gruffalo, a monster with terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws.
This story is read alongside settling-in for the new term.
Autumn
October
Wk/b 7 October
Have you ever wondered what happens when a little acorn becomes a big oak tree? This beautifully illustrated story will delight children and parents alike, and also offers a perfect introduction to the life cycle of trees.
This story is read alongside settling in for discussions around seasonal change.
Autumn
October
Wk/b 14 October
The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand.
This story is read alongside learning about Fire Service Week.
Autumn
October
Wk/b 21 October
It’s spooky time and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST who answers the door?
This story is read alongside learning about spooky events.
Autumn
November
Wk/b 4 November
The five-day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can't wait to join in.
This story is read alongside learning about Diwali.
(Lantern walk)
Autumn
November
Wk/b 11 November
Pudsey’s day of fundraising is not going as smoothly as usual; he got too hot under all his fur on his sponsored run, and hosting a knitathon at a cat café wasn't his best idea.
This story is read alongside learning about Children In Need.
Autumn
November
Wk/b 18 November
When three baby owlets wake up and realise that Mummy has gone hunting, they anxiously wait and worry about her in the big black night. But as they wish and wish for Mummy, suddenly she comes back.
This story is read alongside learning about the RSPB Bird Watch Week.
Autumn
November
Wk/b 25 November
'Stick Man lives in the family tree
With his Stick Lady Love
and their stick children three.'
This story is read alongside learning about Christmas.
Winter
December
Wk/b 2 December
The 12 days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day and run from December 25 to January 5.
This story is read alongside learning about Christmas.
Winter
December
Wk/b 9 December
Join Santa and friends on a jolly elf hunt, as they travel over, under, around and through festive obstacles to find the missing elves!
This story is read alongside learning about Christmas.
Winter
January
Wk/b 13 January
Jack Frost teaches us about hibernation and how enchanting winter can be.
This story is read alongside learning about hibernating animals, ice, melting and the characteristics of winter.
Winter
January
Wk/b 20 January
Our children will be fascinated by learning about those animals who live in snowy lands around the world.
This story is read alongside learning about habitats and textures.
Winter
January
Wk/b 27 January
During the world-wide Luna New Year celebrations, we will be reading stories about Chinese New Year. We will learn about how the Chinese celebrate their New Year.
This story is read alongside learning about the Luna New Year.
Winter
February
Wk/b 3 February
In The Snowy Day, Pip and Posy take care to wrap up well so they will keep warm outdoors. They have all sorts of fun until they decide to build a snowman, and that's when things start to go wrong.
This story is read alongside learning about Valentine's Day and friendship.
Winter
February
Wk/b 10 February
Goldilocks enters the house of the bears and finds herself in a bit of bother!
This story is read alongside learning about sizes and measures.
Winter
February
Wk/b 17 February
The Ugly Duckling is a wonderful way to teach children about kindness and that no matter what others say or think about you, always believe in yourself. There is beauty in everyone.
This story is read alongside watching our baby swans hatching.
(Half-term)
Winter
February
Wk/b 24 February
Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad wolf.
This story is read alongside learning about Science Week.
Spring
March
Wk/b 3 March
When seven hungry children have pancakes for breakfast, one pancake refuses to be eaten, jumps out of the pan and rolls right away.
This story is read alongside learning about Shrove Tuesday and Lent.
Spring
March
Wk/b 10 March
Join Peppa and her family as they celebrate the start of spring and throw vibrant colours over everyone. Peppa and George can't wait to jump and play in all the rainbow colours!
This story is read alongside learning about Holi.
Spring
March
Wk/b 24 March
The mum in this book is truly fantastic. She's a brilliant artist, she can balance on a tightrope, she can swim like a fish, do amazing stunts on a bike and she can tame wild animals ... in fact, there's very little this astounding mum can't do.
This story is read alongside learning about mothering and Mother's Day.
Spring
March
Wk/b 31 March
Based on the traditional fairy tale The Enormous Turnip, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a very, very large turnip doesn't want to be pulled out of the ground!
This story is read alongside learning children to explore a topic based on The Enormous Turnip.
Spring
April
Wk/b 7 April
Have you ever wondered what happens to a seed when it is planted in the ground? Read along as a small seed grows up into a beautiful sunflower, meeting bees and learning a little about pollination on the way.
This story is read alongside learning about introducing children to the lifecycle of a sunflower.
Spring
April
Wk/b 21 April
Mr Impossible is organising an Easter egg hunt for all the Mr Men and Little Miss and he is hiding the eggs in the most impossible places …
This story is read alongside learning about Easter.
Spring
April
Wk/b 28 April
The little caterpillar munches through tasty foods and transforms into a butterfly!
This story is read alongside learning about World Book Day.
Spring
May
Wk/b 5 May
Every morning, Handa, a young girl from the Luo tribe of Kenya, feeds breakfast to Mondi, her grandma's black hen. This morning, however, Mondi is nowhere to be seen.
This story is read alongside learning about new life.
Spring
May
Wk/b 5 May
Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend, Akeyo. But on Handa's walk she passes a variety of animals who find the fruit very inviting. Children will enjoy following Handa on her journey through Eileen Browne's exuberant African landscape.
This story is read alongside learning about new journey.
Spring
May
Wk/b 12 May
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . .
This story is read alongside learning about senses.
Spring
May
Wk/b 19 May
Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need. But what will happen when the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow capture Superworm?
This story is read alongside harvesting fruit and vegetables.
Spring
May
Wk/b 26 May
Rosie the hen is going for a walk, but she'd better watch out - there's a very sneaky fox hot on her tail feathers!
This story is read alongside learning about habitats and positional language.
(Half-term)
Summer
June
Wk/b 2 June
The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled partnership.
This story is read alongside our learning about Shark Awareness Day.
Summer
June
Wk/b 2 June
Billy wants only one thing for his birthday - a bucket. Inside it, he can see all kinds of magnificent sea creatures. But Mum and Dad are sceptical and, when Dad unwittingly uses the bucket to clean his car, he's in for a big surprise!
This story is read alongside learning to think creatively and record their ideas.
Summer
June
Wk/b 9 June
He's my dad. A warm tribute to all dads and those that father.
This story is read alongside our learning about fathering and Father's Day.
Summer
June
Wk/b 16 June
Peppa Pig is having fun with her friends at Sports Day, but she is not very good at paying attention during her races! Will she and George ever win anything?
This story is read alongside learning about various sports activities.
Summer
June
Wk/b 16 June
Harry Hare thinks he is the fastest runner around, and when he suggests a race, nobody expects Tom Tortoise to even take up the challenge, let alone stand a chance of winning.
This story is read alongside our learning about sports and teamwork, and our Sports Day.
Summer
June
Wk/b 23 June
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, furry, stripy orange tiger!
This story is read alongside learning about Spring.
Summer
June
Wk/b 30 June
Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things!
This story is read alongside our learning about the Wimbledon Tennis Championship.
Summer
July
Wk/b 7 July
Entering school is an exciting passage for children however some may be apprehensive as to what to expect. Read along with little Maisy as she helps them experience a fun day at school.
This story is read alongside learning about the setting and is made to help children get ready to go to school.
Summer Holidays
July
Wk/b 21 July
The bright pictures, with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
This story is read alongside our visit to Tropical Birdland.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer School
July
Wk/b 28 July
Sailing boats, rowing boats, ferries and motor boats: find them all and how they work. Then take a cruise on an ocean liner, crewed by animals, in a jolly, rhyming journey. A great way to learn about travelling on holiday.
This story is read alongside our Summer play.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 4 August
Pip and Posy are best friends but sometimes, just like any other toddler, they get cross and sad, so sometimes it takes friendship, sharing and understanding - and a cuddle - to make things better.
This story is read alongside World Friendship Day and our Swimming Week.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 11 August
Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?
This story is read alongside our May Day dancing around the maypole and learning about the animal sounds that we can hear around us.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 25 August
On the ground and in the air,/Robots, robots everywhere! Up in space, beneath the seas,/Robots make discoveries . . .
So begins this rollicking Little Golden Book featuring robots of all kinds, from ones up in space to the ones we use at home.
This story is read alongside children to make them interested in robots and their functions.
(Summer Holidays)
©Copyright. All rights reserved. The Tots' Clubhouse is a registered trademark.
The Tots' Clubhouse Nursery School Limited is a registered company no: 10931628
We need your consent to load the translations
We use a third-party service to translate the website content that may collect data about your activity. Please review the details in the privacy policy and accept the service to view the translations.