Stories and Rhymes Games
Welcome to a magical world of stories and nursery rhymes for ages 3 to 5. This page features interactive books and animated tales that build early literacy skills. Explore language with timeless favourites like Jack and the Beanstalk to playful rhymes and sing-alongs.
Listen and Play The Billy Goats Gruff
An EYFS resource from the BBC which has songs, rhymes and listening games as well as the story The Billy Goats Gruff.
Listen and Play The Little Red Hen
A BBC EYFS resource with songs, rhymes and listening games to join in with and the story of The Little Red Hen. It has teachers' notes and a download option.
Thirty minute medley of nursery rhymes
Join in and sing along to a collection of nursery rhymes and songs.
Everybunny Dance
A narrated story which you can read along to about lots of bunnies which dance and play. Look out for the unexpected visitor though. There is a signing option and also a Welsh language version.
Five Little Speckled Frogs
Can you sing along with this number song about 5 little speckled frogs?
Owl Babies
Enjoy this interactive version of Martin Waddell's Owl Babies story book. Read along with the story. There is a signing version too.
Open Very Carefully
Be careful reading this book. It is a book with a bite!
Oh No, George!
Read along with this amusing story of George the dog who wants to be good but finds it very difficult.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Listen to or read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Excellent animation.
Little Red Riding Hood
A delightfully animated story of this traditional fairy tale. Best in full screen mode.
Ali and the Magic Carpet
Follow Ali on his magic carpet journey to different parts of the world! A delightful animated story.
Rhymeville
Visit the mice, Hickory and Dickory, in the wonderful village of Rhymeville! Discover popular nursery rhymes and practise key literacy skills for EYFS such as letter recognition and word reading.
CBeebies Stories
A range of animated stories from the BBC selected from their shows for young children.
A Year on Your Farm
A BBC interactive animated site which looks at the farm throughout the seasons. You can plant and harvest your own vegetables, care for the animals and learn more about life on a farm.
CBeebies Nursery Rhymes
A collection of nursery rhymes from the BBC such as The Wheels on the Bus, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and more.
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
A lively and engaging BBC School Radio resource that brings Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed to life through songs, storytelling and movement. Perfect for EYFS. It develops listening, language, counting and active participation.
In the Jungles of Brazil
A charming animated song about jungle animals. Children can sing along and and join in with the animal noises.
Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer
A fun and engaging BBC School Radio resource that brings Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer to life with a catchy songs. Ideal for EYFS. It supports listening, language development and imaginative play.
The Muffin Man
A fun and engaging BBC School Radio resource featuring The Muffin Man. With songs, storytelling and movement. It's perfect for EYF to help develop listening, language, memory and active participation through a familiar nursery rhyme.
Jack and Jill
A delightful BBC School Radio resource featuring Jack and Jill, with music and animation that bring this traditional nursery rhyme to life. Perfect for EYFS, it supports listening, language development, memory and imaginative play.
The Gingerbread Man
Read the sad story of the Gingerbread Man, The story can be used in the literacy lessons to demonstrate repetitive style of text.
Elmo at the Farm
Explore the farm. Plant and water seeds, round up the baby animals in the right pen, create music with animal sounds and generally have fun.
Ten Little Snowmen
Dress the snowman and sing the well-known song.
The Snowman
A magical, animated story about a snowman that comes alive.
The Busy Elf
This song is about the busy elves that help Santa Claus at Christmas time.
Santa's Little Helper
It's Christmas Eve and Santa is getting ready to deliver presents to boys and girls round the world. Find out in this story how he can deliver all the presents in time.
Santa's Flight
Guide Santa's sleigh to the presents but be careful of the obstacles in the way.
