Sensory Stories

Sensory Stories can benefit everyone; they can help encourage reluctant readers and stimulate a child’s imagination, as well as opening up the world of literature to children who otherwise would be excluded. 

Sensory Stories can be of particular benefit to children with special educational needs as they can interact with the story on a multi-sensory level even if they do not communicate using conventional language. Stories are brought to life through a combination of text and sensory stimuli; touch, sound, smell, taste, and are a lot of fun too.

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Due to extremely high demand for our sensory stories, we limit customers to 3 packs, and they are only available to borrow for 3 weeks at a time.

The Animal Boogie

By Debbie Harter

Boogie along with the jungle inhabitants who flap, shake and slide their way through this colourful book which contains positive messages and various characters, including a wheelchair-using child (Booktrust)

With unforgettable music, simple lyrics, catchy tunes and playful sound effects, The Animal Boogie comes with a Singalong CD, a QuickTalker with animal audio and musical instruments. This pack offers a great way to develop reading, listening and singing skills.

Contents: The Animal Boogie by Debbie Harter -- QuickTalker7 -- Small tambour -- Red jingle stick -- Small wooden monkey castanet -- Wooden castanet with handle -- 1 egg shaker -- 6 animal masks -- Bag of leaves -- Bag of feathers -- Puppets and cuddly toys: Bear leopard, monkey, snake, and elephant.

Appropriate for early learners.

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Augustus and his Smile

By Catherine Rayner

Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile. So he did a huge tiger-stretch, and set off to find it. In this book, the author and illustrator Catherine Rayner celebrates the beauty of the world and the simple happiness it brings us when we open our eyes to it.

Contents: 1 storybook -- 10 small mirrors -- 6 gel fish -- tiger blanket -- wooden instrument -- BIGmack communicator -- 6 Big Points with instructions – a tiger puppet

Appropriate for group sessions, but may require adult supervision.

The Beach: A Sensory Story

Created by Speech and Language Therapy students, this pack offers a multi-sensory experience of what it’s like going to the beach.

Contents: A story sheet -- QuickTalker7 -- 2 Sand buckets -- 2 Spades -- A bag of pebbles -- A bag of sand -- A bag of shells -- Suntan lotion -- Towel -- Spray -- 2 Inflatable beach balls -- Bus tickets -- Pictures.

Suitable for group sessions

Adult supervision is advised as this pack contains smaller parts.

Bringing Down the Moon

By Jonathan Emmett

Mole thinks that the moon is the most beautiful thing he's ever seen and he wants it, so he tries to pull it down - but to no avail. Then he notices the moon is in a puddle. He reaches down to pick it up, and breaks it!

Contents: 1 storybook -- 4 Big Points with instructions -- 4 finger puppets (mole, Rabbit, Hedgehog, Squirrel) -- Moon in the night sky with stars and clouds -- Silver coin -- Stick - Leaves -- Small container -- pine cones/acorns -- PECS board.

Contents can be adapted for group sessions.

Adult supervision is advised as this pack contains smaller parts.

Can’t you sleep, Little Bear?

By Martin Waddell

Little Bear can't sleep. He's frightened of the dark even with the biggest lantern of them all at his bedside. But Big Bear finds an ingenious way to reassure him.

Contents: 1 storybook -- 1 QuickTalker23 -- 1 board for PECS -- Velcro board -- Spare images -- 1 large Teddy Bear -- 1 small Teddy Bear -- 2 puppets – fake snow

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Cinderella

By Nick Sharratt and Stephen Tucker

'Cinderella' is a traditional fairy tale retold in modern-day rhyming verse. With witty text, bright bold illustrations and flaps to lift on each page, this book should entertain and amuse young children and adults alike.

Contents: 1 storybook – 1 Storyboard -- Royal Invitation -- 2 Fans -- Jewel Stones -- Blue Bow -- Lace Texture -- 1 felt pumpkin -- Wand -- Glass Slipper keyring -- Feather duster -- Finger puppets (Cinderella (as maid), Cinderella (as princess), 2 ugly sisters, Stepmother, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, frog, 2 white mouse -- QuickTalker23

Adult supervision is advised as this pack contains smaller parts.

The Cockerel, the Mouse, and the Little Red Hen

By Jess Stockham

Who will help the Little Red Hen with the housework? "Not I" the Cockerel and the Mouse reply, but the Little Red Hen may get the last laugh! This moral tale of co-operation and sharing includes finger puppets, tactile and AAC recordings.

Contents: 1 storybook -- QuickTalker12 -- 4 finger puppets: Red Hen - Cockerel - Mouse - Fox -- large sack -- small bag of pebbles -- binoculars -- PECS board with symbols -- smaller book with alternative ending.

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

David and Goliath

Contents: David meets Goliath by Una McKenna and Arthur Baker -- David -- Goliath -- Story sheet -- Instructions -- Fabric Board -- 10 fabric stones -- 2 sheep -- picture symbols – 2 Sound Shuffles

Suitable for all ages

Dear Zoo

by Rod Campbell

Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent - a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet? With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain and a whole host of favourite animals.

Contents: 1 storybook -- GoTalk9+ with Stand -- Bag of straw -- Large red sack of puppets and stuffed animals: Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Camel, Snake, Monkey, Frog, and Dog.

Ideal for group sessions with young children, but smaller items will require adult supervision.

Dinosaur Roar!

By Paul and Henrietta Stickland

This wonderful rhyming text by award-winning author Jeanne Willis, introduces Dinosaur Roar in a story that is suitable for the very youngest children.

This pack comes full of multi-sensory tactile and a BIGmack Communicator with dinosaur audio.

Contents: 1 storybook -- BIGMack Communicator -- Dinosaur puppet -- Rough tactile texture - Red Theraputty ® -- Bag of leaves and rocks - Bone

Ideal for group sessions with young children, but smaller items will require adult supervision.

Do Not Wash this Bear

By Sam Hay

Bear has a very clear label sewn under his bottom. It says Do not wash this bear! But when Daddy puts him through a spin cycle anyway, a very naughty Bear comes out - one who causes mischief and mayhem all around the house! Father and son need Mummy to come home and save the day, but will she be back in time to show Bear who's boss before it's too late?

This multi-sensory pack comes with scent stickers, tactile and a QuickTalker12.

Contents: 1 storybook -- QuickTalker12 --  BIGMack Communicator -- Scratch and Sniff stickers -- Foam Spray -- 1 muddy bear -- 1 clean bear -- 1 muddy rabbit -- Feathers -- Washing line and pegs-- Silky material -- Snow magic -- Balloons -- Water Spray -- Washing Basket.

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Don’t you dare, Dragon

By Annie Kubler

All Dragon wants to do is cool down and have a little fun, but every time she tries, she ruins it for everyone else! Thankfully, she finds some friends who need exactly what Dragon does best!

Contents: 1 storybook -- QuickTalker12 -- 6 Big Points with instructions -- PEC board with picture symbols and Velcro -- Dragon texture -- water spray -- inflatable rubber ring.

Adult supervision may be advised as this pack contains smaller parts.

Elmer

By David McKee

Join Elmer, the multi-colour patchwork elephant, on his very first adventure. A firm favourite with children of all ages, Elmer is an elephant who loves to play practical jokes.

Contents: Elmer/David McKee (book and CD) -- 7 grey elephants -- 6 patterned elephants - 1 Elmer -- 1 tree -- 1 'boo' -- 1 'zoo animals' -- 1 fabric covered board.

Suitable for all ages

Fairy Storybook

By Jan Stringer

This sensory story box is based around well-known characters and is supported by loose objects to encourage communication and engagement.

Jan Stringer brings together a group of popular fairy-tale characters. Find the finger puppets hidden in each flap of the big Velcro book, and use the Recorder Pen to bring sound to the story.

Contents: "Fairy Storybook" by Jan Stringer -- 1 Recorder Pen (with laminated symbols and talking stickers for Recorder Pen) -- Tactile Fabrics in 8 page (Grass, Meadow, Cave, Wall, Dragon Egg) -- 6 Finger Puppets (Gingerbread man, Baa-baa black sheep, Billy Goat, Little Bear, Big Bad Wolf, Baby Dragon)

More suitable for independent learners

The Farmer’s Away! Baa! Neigh!

By Anne Kennedy

What mischief do the animals get up to when the farmer's back is turned? Anne Vittur Kennedy lets us know, in the animals' own words! There'll be boating, of course, and a picnic, a rollercoaster ride, a hot-air balloon and even ballroom dancing! Even the youngest listeners can read this book aloud by following along with the pictures and making each animal's sound.

Contents: 'The Farmer's away! Baa! Neigh!' book -- QuickTalker 12 -- 2 BIGMack Communicators -- Scratch & Sniff stickers -- 7 Inflatable rings -- Picnic Rug -- Fan -- 2 Toy tractors -- Silky Material -- Reusable Ice Cubes -- Water Spray -- Artificial Grass -- Farmer Toy -- Farmer Hand Puppet -- Finger puppets (2x cockerel, 8x sheep, 1x pig, 1x cow, 1x dog, 1x duck, 1x horse, 1x hen, 1x cat, 1x mouse)

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Five Little Men

Illustrated by Dan Crisp

The titles in this series draw the reader from page to page with magical die-cutting. Classic nursery rhymes accompany the colourful artwork.

Contents: 'Five little men in a flying saucer' book x 1 -- 'Space Adventure' script x2 -- 1 QuickTalker -- 6x Big Point with instructions -- 5 finger puppets -- foil blankets -- bubble wrap -- 4 small rubber balls -- 2 flower pots -- 2 sets of Fairy Lights -- Hand Warmers

Also includes an adaptable, interactive Space Adventure story, developed by Speech and Language Therapist for large groups.

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Gingerbread Man

Contents: The Gingerbread Man, illustrated by Elena Temporin -- Story board -- QuickTalker23 -- PEC Board with symbols -- Gingerbread man (Colour template to photocopy with cardboard templates) -- 6 small finger puppets

More suitable for developed learners

Giraffes can’t Dance

By Andrea Giles

Gerald would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance - or can they?

Contents: 'Giraffes Can't Dance' book -- Large Giraffe puppet -- Swaying tactile grass -- Tree tactile -- Moon in the night sky with Stars and Clouds -- QuickTalker7 -- Bag of finger puppets and musical instruments (Animals: 1x Giraffe, 2x Lion, 2x Elephant, 2x Rhino, 2x Zebra, 2x Gorilla. Musical Instruments: Triangle, Guiro, Jingle Bells, 2x Egg Shakers, Animal Shaker)

Ideal for interactive musical sessions

The Gruffalo

By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.
A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.

Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake... and a hungry Gruffalo!

Contents: QuickTalker12; BIGmack Communicator; Astro turf; Leaves; Water spray; Gruffalo Touch and Feel book; Story sack with 5 puppets; Gruffalo; Mouse; Fox; Owl; Snake

Jack and the Beanstalk

By Beth E Breakstone

This interactive story pack for early learners includes a book of PEC symbols and a Recorder Pen.

Contents: "Jack and the Beanstalk" interactive storybook with 9 cut-out PEC symbols -- Fold-up communication board with instructions -- 9 picture communication board -- Recorder PEN -- 6 tactile figures -- 4 finger puppets and a giant beanstalk.

Ideal for independent learners

The Large Family

by Jill Murphy

Contains 2 Stories in 1 pack by Jill Murphy.

A Piece of Cake: Mrs Large decides her family needs to shape up. But for hungry elephants, getting fit is no piece of cake!

A Quiet Night In: It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large is planning a quiet night in - without any children. But in the Large household things never go as planned.

Contents: "A quiet night in" and "A piece of cake" books -- GoTalk9+ with carry stand -- 1 blanket -- 1 towel -- 1 bag of bath toys -- Healthy food -- Paper plates -- 1 card -- 1 paintbrush -- 2 large elephant puppets -- 4 small elephant puppets -- Large cut out of cake -- Plastic utensils/cutlery.

Little Baa

By Kim Lewis

One spring day, Little Baa frisks and runs in the field. Soon he leaves his friends far behind - and his Ma too. But Ma misses her Little Baa, and goes calling and searching for him. How will she ever find him?

Contents: 'Little Baa!' book -- QuickTalker 7 OR 2 Big Points with instructions -- Sheep finger puppet -- Sheep tactile -- Sheepdog tactile -- Green carpet -- AstroTurf (tactile grass) -- Bag of Stones -- Fence tactile -- Setting sun.

Adult supervision is advised as this pack contains smaller parts.

Little Red Riding Hood

By Nick Sharratt

Red Riding Hood said to the wolf, 'I'm on my way to see My granny, who is ill in bed'. The wolf cried, 'Dearie me'! The story of Red Riding Hood and the wolf, retold here in irreverent, playful rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. It comes now in a new enlarged format including an audio CD. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.

Contents: "Little Red Riding Hood" storybook by Nick Sharratt and Stephen Tucker -- 1 QuickTalker12 -- 2 storyboards -- 1 Roleplay sheet -- 1 Red Cloak -- Flowers (tactile) -- Basket of food (contains 2 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 cucumber, 1 tomato, 1 lettuce) -- 4 Hand Puppets (Red Riding Hood, Big Bad Wolf, Grandma, Huntsman) and 2 sets of finger puppets (ie 2x Red Riding Hood, 2x Big Bad Wolf, 2x Grandma, 2x Huntsman).

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Max the Champion

By Sean Stockdale

Max is mad about sport. As he gets up, has breakfast and heads off to school he is dreaming of competing in world class events. In his real day he and his class win the school football match, and in his imagination he and his friends are winning the World Cup. This inclusive picture book shows disabled children and children without disabilities mixing and enjoying different sports in a natural way.

Contents: “Max the Champion" book -- 1 Recorder PEN with instructions -- 1 bedsheet -- 1 comb -- 2 rainsticks -- 3 straws (for pens) -- 1 small paintbrush -- 1 plastic apple -- 1 squishy ball -- 4 medals.

Adult supervision advised as this pack contains small objects.

Mrs Honey’s Hat

By Pam Adams

Mrs Honey had a very busy week. Each day, when she went out, she wore her favourite hat. She especially liked the decorations, but, so did everyone else. What a surprise Mrs Honey had at the end of the week when she looked at herself in the mirror.

This interactive story comes with a hat and items to stick on as the story is read.

Contents: Mrs Honey's hat / Pam Adams -- QuickTalker23 -- 'Mrs Honey' hand puppet -- bag of 12 Velcro items to stick on the hat of the 'Mrs Honey' puppet.

Ideal for group sessions

Noisy Farm

By Rod Campbell

Come for a tour of Noisy Farm with Sam the farm dog. Visit the animals, lift the flaps and join in with the noises.

Contents: 1 Lift-the-Flap picture book -- QuickTalker7 -- 7 finger puppets -- Hay or straw -- Water spray -- Bag of oats -- PECS board and Velcro

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Not Now, Bernard!

By David McKee

This is a humorous story in which a young boy is exasperated by his parents' refusal to listen to him, so he decides to make them take notice.

Contents: 1 storybook -- QuickTalker 12 -- Big Button -- Hammer and Nail set -- Flamingo watering jug -- Plastic plant in pot -- Toy Monster -- Pair of child's shoes -- Paint brish and paint pot -- Newspaper -- Comic -- Toy Robot -- Teddy Bear finger puppet -- Plastick Beaker -- Plastic Plate with Palstic Pizza -- Knife and Fork set -- Scratch and sniff stockers (flower, dirt, pizza) -- Toy TV -- Instruction sheets and colouring pictures -- AstroTurf)

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Owl Babies

By Martin Waddell

On a tree in the woods, three baby owls, Sarah and Percy and Bill, sit and think and wait for their Owl Mother to come home.

Use tactile feathers and Sound Shuffles to tell the story of three hungry owlets waiting for their Mum.

Contents: Owl babies (board book) / Martin Waddell -- QuickTalker7 -- 3x Sound Shuffle -- 3 Baby Owl finger puppets -- 1 Mother Owl hand puppet -- Fake leaves -- Owl feathers

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Party Animals

By Tony Mitton and David Wojtowyez

It's Monkey's birthday and everyone's invited. But who will win the best-dressed prize? Lioness, in her slinky dress? Or maybe Hippo, in her tutu? Whoever wins, these animals are going to boogie all night long.

A lively story with musical rhyme includes instruments, tactile props and recordings on a QuickTalker12.

Contents: 1 storybook - QuickTalker12 -- 2 Maracas -- 1 drum set -- 1 whistle -- 1 monkey shaped rattle -- 2 bags tinsel -- 1 bag feathers -- 1 leopard blanket -- 1 zebra blanket

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Party Animals - з українським записом

Тоні Міттон і Девід Войтов'єз

Це день народження Мавпи, і всі запрошені. Але хто виграє приз за найкращу сукню? Левиця, в своїй звивистій сукні? А може, Бегемот, в її туту? Хто б не переміг, ці тварини всю ніч збираються в бугі.

Жива історія з музичною римою включає інструменти, тактильний реквізит і записи на QuickTalker12.

Зміст: 1 книга оповідань - QuickTalker12 -- 2 Maracas -- 1 барабанна установка -- 1 свисток -- 1 мавпоподібний брязкальце -- 2 мішки мішури -- 1 пір'я мішка -- 1 леопардова ковдра -- 1 ковдра зебри

Ідеально підходить для групових занять, але може вимагати нагляду дорослих, оскільки ця упаковка містить менші частини.

Room on the Broom

By Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Axel Scheffler

A witch and her cat fly over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. They are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, but each animal asks for a ride. Is there room on the broom?

From the creators of The Gruffalo comes a fully inclusive pack that includes puppets, tactile and sensory stimulation.

Contents: 1 storybook -- Witch hat -- Ginger plait -- Bow -- Broomstick -- Magic Wand -- Small fan -- Rainstick -- Red TheraPutty ® -- Dragon Mask -- Bucket -- 3 tactile blankets (Witch's Frock, Stars (spell), Gold (fire)) -- 5 Sound Shuffles -- Puppets (Witch, Cat, Dog, Bird, Frog, Dragon) -- Bag of loose items (Box, Dragon Mask, 1 lily, 1 cone, 1 twig, green feathers)

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Rumble in the Jungle

By Giles Andreae ; illustrated by David Wojtowycz

Enter the jungle and explore this noisy collection of animal poems for young children from one of Britain's best-selling contemporary poets Giles Andreae, also known as Purple Ronnie. David Wojtowycz's artwork illustrates the poems.

Popular multi-sensory pack filled with tactile, finger puppets and animal recordings.

Contents: 1 storybook -- QuickTalker7 -- Widgit symbols -- My Photo Albulm -- 12 Sound Shuffles -- 12 finger puppets -- 1 camera - 1 pair Binoculars -- 1 green (grass) blanket

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Please be advised that some contents may differ from other packs under the same name.

The Scallywags

By David Melling

The Scallywags are a bunch of rather messy and noisy wolves who find it rather hard to behave properly. But as they soon discover, if it means losing your friends, then just maybe it's time to practise those manners.

This multi-sensory pack comes equipped with tactile props, QuickTalker12 audio, a BIGmack Communicator button and a large wolf puppet. Also included are Scratch and Sniff stickers.

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

The Scallywags Blow their Top

By David Melling

The Scallywags are a band of unruly wolves who find it hard to behave properly. But after they storm out of the Forest Show, they meet their match in the shape of a little sheep. It's not long before they are begging to be accepted again by the other animals.

Contents: 'The Scallywags blow their top!' book -- 1 QuickTalker12 -- 2 Big Points with instructions -- 1 Wolf puppet -- 1 Lamb puppet -- 1 Mirror -- 1 Crown -- 1 Large Tambour and stick -- 1 Small Tambour and Stick -- 2 Twiddle Muffs - 2 Chinese Dragons -- 1 Wooden Ladder - Bag of foil leaves -- Scratch and Sniff stickers (dirt).

Fully inclusive and multi-sensory, perfectly ideal for group sessions, though adult supervision is recommended

Seal Surfer

By Michael Foreman

A boy and his grandfather watch as a baby seal is born on the rocks near their home and from that day a special friendship is created between them. Despite his disability, the boy is a keen surfer, and he enjoys many afternoons surfing with the seals. One day, however, he gets into trouble in rough seas, and the young seal saves him. Their friendship brings happiness and meaning at the important stages of the boy's life.

Contents: Seal surfer / Michael Foreman -- QuickTalker12 -- ThunderTube -- bag of broken shells -- bag of pebbles -- 'At the Seaside' pack of 20 photos, with instructions -- Sea Shore smelling cube -- Smoked Fish smelling cube -- 10 small plastic mirrors

A fully inclusive multi-sensory story recommended for older learners.

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

See you later, Alligator

By Annie Kubler

In this finger-puppet book, Crocodile has plenty of jobs to do around the house but Alligator is always too busy to help. When, and how, will Alligator realise that there is time for play, and a time to work?

This pack includes Big Point buttons, a BIGmack Communicator, a QuickTalker7, an alligator puppet, and a Nursery Rhyme for Five Little Monkeys

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Superworm

By Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle. See him squirm. There's no other worm like Superworm. Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Spider out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard?

Contents: 1 storybook -- Funnel well -- Wizard hat -- Purple flower -- Plastic fork -- 3x Big Point -- Bag of Leaves -- Bag of Flowers -- Red TheraPutty® -- Cotton Wool -- Honey fragrance -- Scent Pads -- Finger Puppets (Superworm, Toad, 2 Bees, Lizard, Caterpillar, Spider, 2 Snails, Mole) - Laminated Cutouts (Props: 2 buttons, Toffee, Cork. Characters: Beetle, Crow)

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Ten Fat Sausages

Ten fat sausages sizzling in the pan, one went POP! another went BANG! The popular musical nursery rhyme is useful for teaching young children numbers.

Contents: Lyrics sheet -- Velcro pat with 10 sausages -- 10 sausages (laminated images) -- Numbers with Velcro -- 1 small tambour ad stick (for popping sound)

Ideal for group sessions; suitable for all ages

There was an Old Lady who swallowed a Fly

The popular Nursery Rhyme comes in a story pack with a large tactile Old Lady who can swallow any of the finger puppets.

Contents: Giant 'old woman' character -- 8 story telling finger puppets with hook/loop attachments -- 2 word card pages -- suggested activities guide -- song sheet -- two activity sheets.

Ideal for group sessions; suitable for all ages

There was an Old Lady who swallowed the Sea

By Pam Adams

There was an old lady who swallowed a fish; she didn't wish to swallow a fish! She swallowed a fish as she swam in the sea. And so this classic rhyme begins.

This pack has an interactive old lady puppet that swallows each item as the story is read. It also includes a Sound Shuffle with recording of the sea.

Contents: 1 picture book -- An old lady -- fish -- crab -- squid -- seal -- shark -- whale – sea – 1 Sound Shuffle – laminated photos of the sea.

Ideal for group sessions; suitable for all ages

Those Magnificent Sheep in their Flying Machine

By Peter Bently

The sheep on the hillside were munching away, much as they always did, day after day, when suddenly something went ZOOM! overhead. 'Let's go and see what it is!' they all said. And so begins a ripping, round-the-world adventure as the sheep take to skies in a magnificent yellow flying machine.

This pack includes audio and sound effects on a QuickTalker12, a Big Point with instructions, tactile props and a sheep puppet.

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Three Little Pigs

By Ronne Randall

A classic fairy-tale specially reworked for young children to enjoy. Tactile textures, bold artwork and simple text tell the story of the three little pigs and the bad, bad wolf that keeps blowing their houses down!

Contents: 'Three Little Pigs' touch and feel book -- 2 Storyboards -- 1 BIGmack -- PEC symbols -- 2 sets of finger puppets (3 little pigs, big bad wolf) -- tactile props: Lollipop stocks (wood), yellow pom-pom (straw), building blocks (brick).

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This is the story of a very hungry caterpillar growing into a beautiful butterfly.

Eric Carle’s story is brought to life with a selection of scented tactile props. This pack includes a PENpal, which brings sound to the page.

Contents: The Very Hungry Caterpillar book x 2 -- green leaf mat -- pop up sun -- hungry caterpillar puppet -- caterpillar egg -- set of felt food -- cocoon -- torch -- scented gels -- pocket fan -- story guidelines and activity suggestions.

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts.

Please be advised that some contents may differ from other packs under the same name.

We’re going on a Bear Hunt

By Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury

Follow the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of the bear. What a surprise awaits in the cave on the other side of the dark forest.

Contents: We're going on a bear hunt - - QuickTalker12 - - cuddly bear puppet - - story sheet - - blanket -- binoculars  - - explorers hat - - pair of wellies  - - mini torch - - mini hand fan - - box of grass (shredded green paper) - - water spray - - box of soil - - ice pack - - box of leaves - - box of stones (with hidden googly eyes and nose) - - pop-up paper cave - - origami mini paper bear kit - - set of colouring pictures which can be photocopied - - 12 large sequencing cards (pictorial) to help tell the story and give cues for using props - - 7 small sequencing cards (pictorial) with a bear hunt backdrop (use blu-tack to stick sequencing cards on backdrop).

Ideal for group sessions, but may require adult supervision as this pack contains smaller parts. Also includes activities for older children.

Please be advised that some contents may differ from other packs under the same name.

Who's in the Garden?

by Paul Korky

Who’s coming to see how my garden grows? Peek through the holes to see what creatures are busy in the garden. There are moles dig, dog, digging, rabbits hop, hop, hopping and frogs leap, leap, leaping in every corner.

Contents: Who’s in the Garden? by Phillis Gershator and illustrated by Jill McDonald -- BIG Step-by-Step Communicator -- 5 finger puppets (rabbit, frog, bee, mole, snail) -- Fluffy rabbit texture -- Water spray -- Small tub (for mud) -- Bee with bells -- Bag of feathers – Torch -- Scratch and Sniff stickers

Winnie the Witch

By Paul Korky

Whoops! Winnie the Witch has just sat on Wilbur - again! But that's what happens if you share your black house with a black cat. Abracadabra! Can Winnie find a magical way to put a stop to the accidents? And how will she bring a purr-fectly happy ending to this story full of colourful surprises?

Contents: "Winnie the Witch" storybook by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul -- Winnie the Witch figure -- Black Wilbur -- Green Wilbur -- Multi-coloured Wilbur -- Wand -- 1 black fleece blanket -- 1 sack -- 1 sensory light -- rose petals -- 2 CDs -- 5 Big Points with instructions -- Large storyboard.

Ideal for group sessions; suitable for all ages

Wolfman

by Michael Rosen and Chris Mould

Wolfman is on the loose. He's ripping up paving slabs, biting lamp-posts and chewing trees. It's all very horrible indeed. Whatever can Wolfman want? And who will be brave enough to ask?

Contents: Wolfman, by Michael Rosen and Chris Mould; QuickTaker12; Big Button; wolf toy; bark; plastic leaves; toy telephone; loud hailer; army hat; police hat; mini curtains; toy cat; fish bowl and fish; water spray; 6 cardboard letterboxes; 3 pebbles for pavement texture; 1 sheet of smelly stickers-dirt smell; 3 laminated pictures; Rubbish bin; Broken lamppost; Broken garden gate

Please supervise children under 3 years.

Some props should not be left with children.

Wolf Stories

This collection of three wolf-related stories includes:

• Little Red Riding Hood by Nick Sharratt and Stephen Tucker
• The Three Little Pigs by Sharon Harmer
• What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? (with finger puppet) / Annie Kubler

This pack also contains:

• QuickTalker23
• BIGmack communicator
• PEC Board with symbols
• 8 small finger puppets
• 1 large wolf puppet

Ideal for group sessions; suitable for all ages

Sensory Stories for adult borrowers:

Try our new Sensory Stories that are aimed more at adult borrowers, whether individual or in SEND groups.

Alice in Sensory Wonderland

by Joanne Grace

Alice in a sensory wonderland is a sensory retelling of the classic tale with lots and lots of scope for exploration of sensory wonders.

Contents: A deck of cards; 2 pairs of rabbit ears; Fish-scented letter; Pack of pipettes; 1 hand fan; 1 blanket

You can also use tea, cake and drink.

Boris the Bumblebee

by Joanne Grace

Boris the Bumblebee is a tactile story for group participation. Follow the sensory journey of a picnic interrupted by a bumblebee. This story comes with scent beads and pads. Please use carefully under adult supervision.

Contents: Fragrance beads and pads; 2 Containers for Floral Scents; Picnic Basket; Blanket; Water Pistols; Red Dot Stickers

You can also create your own tactile Boris. Follow the instructions in the book.

Disco

by Rachel Barker

Disco explores the excitement and enjoyment of a night out on the town, from getting dressed up to showing your best moves on the dancefloor! 

Contents: Black umbrella; Disco fairy lights; Torch; Rotating disco light with adaptable switch; 1 sequin outfit; 2 sets of bow ties; 2 foam glow sticks; Gaffer tape (in 4 colours)

Try it with an MP3 player and/or Bluetooth/portable speaker

My Craft

by Thomas Kilby and Joanne Grace

A standalone book that works best for people who play Minecraft, My-craft is a sensory exploration based on the game Minecraft. This is a story to be played rather than read.

Rockhoppers

by Joanne Grace

Rockhoppers is a fun tale about the goings-on in the lives of rockhopper penguins. Each line of the story ends with a repeating word making it a great option for readers who are looking to get story experiencers involved in telling the story.

Contents: Slime; Small tub of earth; Small tub of water (unfilled); Therapy Putty (substitute for slime and earth); 2 bouncing eggs; 2 folding hand fans for wings; 2 squeaking fish toys; Seaweed canvas.

When You Were Gone

by Joanne Grace

A standalone book to add your own resources. Recommended for people who have suffered bereavement.

When You Were Gone is a sensory story written to help you share a memory of a loved one who has died with a friend or loved one.

Wildlife in the City

by Coralie Oddy and Joanne Grace

Wildlife in the city was originally written by Coralie Oddy to be shared with a group of individuals with dementia. The story reminds us of all the wildlife our cities have to offer if we know where to look (smell and touch). Coralie has worked with The Sensory Projects to turn this into a story for everyone. Discover the natural world though the engagement activities accompanying this story.

Woods

by Joanne Grace

Woods is told to a beat. Beat is absolutely fundamental to the development of communication and something everyone responds to. The story is about someone walking through a woodland who thinks they hear something behind them and begins to run, imagining what might be behind. Fear not, the story ends happily with a cup of tea.

Contents: Leaves; Sticks; Bird whistle; Wet earth; Therapy Putty; Black fabric (blanket)

You can also use tea. Choose a different beverage if you prefer