PHOTO:'A Squash and a Squeeze' storysack made at Eastbourne Playgroup Sackmaking session.
The following sacks are available on free loan to members. New titles are being added all the time. Please contact us for membership details and an up to date catalogue.
Age recommendations are intended as a guide only as all children develop at different rates:
BT = Baby/Toddler, FS = Foundation Stage (nursery/preschool/reception), KS1 = age 6/7, KS2 = age 8-11.
A CHAIR FOR BABY BEAR
What happened after Goldilocks broke Baby Bear's chair? Find out in this lovely sequal. FS/KS1
AFTER THE STORM
Percy the Park Keeper deals with the aftermath of a gale. Supports weather and homes and houses topics. FS/KS1
ALL BY MYSELF
Maya the baby elephant is growing up and wants to get her breakfast herself but soon comes to realise we all need a little help sometimes. FS/KS1
ALL MY FAVOURITES
Mummy and Daddy Bear have three babies but which one is their favourite? BT/FS
THE ANIMAL BOOGIE
Swing along with the animals in this lively, music sack. BT/FS/KS1
ANIMALS ON THE FARM(Tiere Auf Dem Bauernhof)
Bilingual sack - English/German. Text is aimed at the very young but the sack contains language learning material useful for older children. BT/FS/KS1/KS2
ANIMALS UNITED
A sack based on a poem with lots of animals. FS/KS1
ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE
Acorn, Owl, Robin, Badger and Snail are faced with losing the Oak tree that they love but by using the 'Enterprise' approach they discover that 'anything's possible'. Good for conservation and the environment topics. KS1/KS2
A QUIET NIGHT IN
It's Mr. Large's Birthday and Mrs Large is planning a quiet night in without the children but things in the Large household rarely go to plan. FS/KS1
ARNIE THE ACCIDENTAL HERO
Arnie the Armadillo is scared of everything - even squishy bananas and especially crocodiles but somehow he manages to cast his fears aside and save his friends. FS/KS1
A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE
A little old lady feels her house is too small so she asks for help from a wise old man and soon discovers that size is relative. Story by Julia Donaldson, author of 'The Gruffalo' FS/KS1
A STAR SO BRIGHT
Storysack based on a novelty Christmas book with a flashing star over the stable at the end. BT/FS
BABY BIRD
Baby bird comes unscathed through a series of near misses, until he finally flies. FS/KS1
BADGER'S PARTING GIFTS
When Badger dies, his friends think they will be sad forever but gradually they are able to remember him with joy and treasure the gifts he left behind. Deals with the senstive subject of death and the memories we leave behind. KS1/KS2
THE BAD TEMPERED LADYBIRD
A bullying insect learns about sharing. Repetitive text - great for joining in! Supports topics on friendship and sharing and telling the time. FS/KS1
BEAR
Based on a book by Mick Inkpen, author of 'Kipper'. A little bear appears from nowhere but will he be allowed to stay? It's up to you! FS/KS1
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Storysack of the traditional tale. May be useful for discussions about disability and disfigurement. FS/KS1
BEES AND BUTTERFLIES
Bee verses Butterflies - who is more important? Find out in this lovely sparkly book. BT/FS/KS1
BIG BEAR, LITTLE BEAR
Little Bear longs to be grown up so mother bear shows him what it is like but at the end of the day he decides that being small brings its own rewards after all! BT/FS/KS1
BIG ELEPHANT AND SMALL MOUSE
A lovely story that proves size doesn't matter especially where friendship is concerned. FS/KS1
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH
A big fish in a small pond learns his limitations when he goes on a journey down to the sea. May help with water cycle topics. FS/KS1
THE BIG HUNGRY BEAR
Little Mouse is convinced the Big Hungry Bear is coming to steal his strawberry - what is he to do? BT/FS.
BIG WIDE-MOUTHED FROG
Who are you and what do you eat? The big wide-mouthed frog meets his match in this amusing tale. Supports healthy eating topics. FS/KS1
THE BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Little Monkey wants to surprise his mummy on her birthday. FS
BOB'S BIRTHDAY
Wendy is planning a surprise birthday party for Bob - will it remain a secret? FS/KS1
BOB'S BOOTS
Bob the Builder gets a new pair of boots. FS/KS1
BORED CLAUDE
Claude the shark does not want to help with the gardening - it's boring! What can he do to help instead? FS/KS1
BOUCLE D'ORS ET LES TROIS OURS
Goldilocks and the three bears in French (an English version of the story is also included) Great for holiday topics as well as learning modern languages. FS/KS1/KS2
BRINGING DOWN THE MOON
Mole sees the moon for the first time and is so overcome by it's beauty, he decides he must have it. He tries many ways to reach it and becomes distressed when he thinks he has broken it but finally he accepts 'it's not as near as it looks....' FS/KS1
BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR WHAT DO YOU SEE?
Simple rhyming text teaches the very young about colours. FS
BURI AND THE MARROW
Traditional Indian Folktale in Urdu/English about an old lady who outwits a fox,a tiger and a lion and prevents herself from being eaten! FS/KS1
BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ WENT BEE
A butterfly and a bumblebee fall in love - aaah. BT/FS
BUZZ SAID THE BEE
Fun rhyming book with lots of animals. BT/FS
CAN'T, SHAN'T, WON'T
Lovely story about three aptly named baby penguins. FS/KS1
CAN'T YOU SLEEP DOTTY?
Story about a little dog who is struggling to get to sleep on her first night in her new home. FS/KS1
CAN'T YOU SLEEP LITTLE BEAR?
Little Bear is afraid of the dark - will he ever get to sleep? Big Bear is on hand to help. FS/KS1
CHICKEN LICKEN
Traditional tale about a chick, who thinks the sky is falling down and goes off to tell the king meeting lots of friends along the way. BT/FS/KS1
CHICKEN LICKEN'S CHRISTMAS
Chicken Licken has an urgent note - Santa needs help! Lift the flaps and help Chicken Licken and friends find Santa but watch out for crafty old Foxy Loxy! BT/FS/KS1
THE CHRISTMAS SACK
Sack based on 'The Night Before Christmas' with supporting material on the popular celebtation. FS/KS1/KS2
THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Simple retelling of the biblical tale. FS
COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO FARMYARD HULLABALOO
A sack full of noisy animals. BT/FS
COCK-A-MOO-MOO
Join in with the animal sounds in this delightful book in which a cockerel forgets how to crowbut still manages to alert his friends to the danger of a fox. BT/FS/KS1
COME ON, DAISY!
A Daisy duck story. The world is an interesting place for a duckling to explore but it is important to stay close to mum. FS/KS1
COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN
A collection of poems about sea creatures from the author of Rumble in the Jungle. FS/KS1
COWS IN THE KITCHEN
Storysack based on the popular song - great for joining in with all the animal sounds. BT/FS/KS1
THE CROSS-WITH-US RHINOCEROS
Is he really angry or is he just chasing the children because he is lonely? Find out in this lovely rhyming book. FS/KS1
THE CRUNCHING MUNCHING CATERPILLAR
Caterpillar longs to fly but he has no wings and all the eating has made him fat. Useful for lifecycle topics. FS/KS1
CURLY'S FRIENDS
Meet Curly the pig's friends in this lovely touchy/feely book. BT
CURLY TALES
Two stories about Curly the piglet from Usborne Books Apple Tree Farm Series. FS
DAISY AND THE EGG
Will Daisy duck's baby brother ever hatch? Supports work on baby animals and things that grow. FS/KS1
DAISY SAYS COO
A Daisy Duck board book full of animal sounds.
BT/FS
DAISY'S FAVOURITE THINGS
Another great Daisy Duck board book. BT/FS
DEAR ZOO
What makes a good pet and why? What is wrong with a lion as a pet? Find out in this lovely lift the flap book. BT/FS
DINOSAUR'S DAY OUT
Daisy and Dexter set out to visit their friend Delilah. There is lots to talk about on every page along the way and even a map and a menu so children can help the dinosaurs to make choices. There is a fun twist at the end of the tale. FS/KS1
DINOSAUR ROAR
A lovely collection of dinosaurs teaching the very young about opposites. BT/FS
DIWALI SACK
Story and artifacts to support work on the Hindu festival of lights. FS/KS1/KS2
DOGGER
Story of how Dogger, a little boy's favourite toy was lost and found. FS/KS1
DOG'S COLOURFUL DAY
A lovely story about what dog gets up to during his day, teaching colours and counting to the very young. BT/FS
DOING THE ANIMAL BOP
Have fun copying the animals in this lively sack. BT/FS/KS1
THE DOLPHIN DANCE
Story about an underwater birthday celebration. FS
DONKEY'S CHRISTMAS SONG
A special baby is born in a stable and Donkey wants to welcome him but he is afraid his bray will be too loud. Join in with the animal's sounds as they all say hello. BT/FS
DOTTY THE HEN
Dotty has found something in the farmyard but what is it? FS/KS1
DOWN IN THE WOODS AT SLEEPYTIME
Will the baby animals ever go to sleep? Yes but only with a little help from a wise old owl! BT/FS
DO YOUR EARS HANG LOW?
Lovely sack with book based on the song. BT/FS/KS1
EASTER SACK
Based on the christian festival of Easter, using Eric Hill's 'Spot's First Easter' as a story text and including a reference book about Easter. BT/FS/KS1
EDWARD GOES EXPOLRING
Edward goes looking for new animals and invents names for every one he finds. FS/KS1
EEYORE'S BIRTHDAY
A Winnie the Pooh story. Eeyore's birthday presents aren't quite as planned. FS
ELMER
A story about Elmer the patchwork elephant. Elmer's plan to turn himself grey work's great until it rains! Supports work on colours. FS/KS1
ELMER AND THE LOST TEDDY
Baby elephant has lost his teddy and Elmer lends him his while he and his cousin Wilbur search for the missing one. FS/KS1
ELMERS COLOURS
Bilingual storybook Gujarati/English, learn colours with Elmer the elephant. BT/FS
ELMER'S FRIENDS
Simple board book about the characteristics of Elmer the patchwork elephant's friends. BT/FS
ELMER ON STILTS
Elmer the patchwork elephant plans to save the herd from hunters. FS/KS1
THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE
Storysack aimed at slightly older children based on the popular Roald Dahl classic. KS2
EVERYONE HIDE FROM WIBBLY PIG
Simple lift the flap book about a game of hide and seek by Mick Inkpen, author of Kipper. BT/FS
FARMER DUCK
Story of a lazy farmer and a downtrodden duck. Appeal's to children's sense of fair play. FS/KS1
FIND ME A TIGER
Story sack based on a rhythmic book by Lynley Dodd, author of the Hairy Maclary books. Have fun trying to spot each of the animals in it's natural habitat. May support work on patterns and camouflage. FS/KS1
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Simple text retelling the nativity story. FS
FIVE FUNNY MONSTERS
A simple sack of counting rhymes.
FIVE LITTLE DUCKS
Music sack based on the popular rhyme. BT/FS
FIVE LITTLE FROGS
A simple sack of counting rhymes. BT/FS
FIVE LITTLE MEN
Storysack based on the popular children's rhyme 'Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer...' Look at the pictures in the book to discover why the little men don't like the sight and fly away one by one. Great for discussions about conservation and the environment as well as space topics. BT/FS/KS1
FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS
Five little monkeys on a picnic climb a tree while their mother is asleep and tease a hungry crocodile. Supports counting backwards. FS/KS1
FIVE MINUTES PEACE
Mrs. Large just wants five minutes peace away from her demanding children, is that too much to ask? Probably!! FS/KS1
FIVE SNUGGLY BEARS
A simple sack of counting rhymes. BT/FS
FLUFFY KITTEN
Sack based on a touch and feel board book by the author of Dear Zoo. BT
THE FOX AND THE STORK
Storysack based on the traditional fable. FS/KS1
FROG AND THE STRANGER
Bilingual English/Turkish Book. A stranger arrives and Frog's friends are suspicious. They think Rat is bound to be theiving and dirty but Frog isn't so sure and makes friends with Rat. When Rat comes to the rescue in a series of emergencies the others soon realise they have been too quick to judge him. FS/KS1
THE FROG PRINCE
Traditional tale about a frog, who turns into a prince when kissed by a princess. FS/KS1/KS2
FUR
Kitty produces kittensinside a straw hat. Rhyming, simple text for beginner readers. BT/FS
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