https://www.spreaker.com/show/tellatalepodenBooksCopyright Annhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a0622e79e53e9a8b243de0fec3af4073.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/tellatalepodMon, 08 Feb 2021 07:41:35 +0000AnnAnntellatalepod@hotmail.comA collection of story audiobookscleanepisodicAnntellatalepod@hotmail.comA collection of story audiobooksNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-leopards-drum 
THE LEOPARD’S DRUM: An Asante Tale from West Africa
 
Think of a synonym for ‘boastful’.
Do you think Osebo should have let Nyame use the drum? Why?
Why do you think Python and Elephant failed to get the drum?
What was the tortoise’s name?
How were tortoises different at this time??
How did Tortoise act towards Osebo? How did this make the Leopard feel?
What did Tortoise use to trap Leopard inside?
What was Tortoise’s reward to successfully getting the drum?
Think about what you might have asked for if you had won.
Can you think of any alternative rhymes of any of the lines? Maybe have a go at rewriting a stanza yourself using language older children might appreciate.]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/47884761-b814-3f99-89a2-10eba010c963Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:49:00 +0000AnnAll the animals covet Osebo's drum, but he won't let anyone else have it, not even Nyame, the Sky-God. So, Nyame offers a big reward to the animal that brings him the drum. All try - the monkey, the elephant, even the python - and all fail. Can a very... 
THE LEOPARD’S DRUM: An Asante Tale from West Africa
 
Think of a synonym for ‘boastful’.
Do you think Osebo should have let Nyame use the drum? Why?
Why do you think Python and Elephant failed to get the drum?
What was the tortoise’s name?
How were tortoises different at this time??
How did Tortoise act towards Osebo? How did this make the Leopard feel?
What did Tortoise use to trap Leopard inside?
What was Tortoise’s reward to successfully getting the drum?
Think about what you might have asked for if you had won.
Can you think of any alternative rhymes of any of the lines? Maybe have a go at rewriting a stanza yourself using language older children might appreciate.]]>570cleanfullAnnAll the animals covet Osebo's drum, but he won't let anyone else have it, not even Nyame, the Sky-God. So, Nyame offers a big reward to the animal that brings him the drum. All try - the monkey, the elephant, even the python - and all fail. Can a very small jungle dweller succeed in outwitting the boastful leopard? The short, rhythmic text is perfect for reading aloud and young children will find much to identify with in the themes of this story and satisfaction in the final triumph of the triumphant creature !   THE LEOPARD’S DRUM: An Asante Tale from West Africa   Think of a synonym for ‘boastful’. Do you think Osebo should have let Nyame use the drum? Why? Why do you think Python and Elephant failed to get the drum? What was the tortoise’s name? How were tortoises different at this time?? How did Tortoise act towards Osebo? How did this make the Leopard feel? What did Tortoise use to trap Leopard inside? What was Tortoise’s reward to successfully getting the drum? Think about what you might have asked for if you had won. Can you think of any alternative rhymes of any of the lines? Maybe have a go at rewriting a stanza yourself using language older children might appreciate.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-garden-of-inside-outsideAlthough a spectacular graphic novel, its atmospheric setting makes it perfect for an audio book. Video of the pages can be found here: https://vimeo.com/387741146
 
THE GARDEN OF INSIDE-OUTSIDE
 
Why do you think the introduction is important to read before you get to the story?
How old was the carp?
How does the writer describe the soldiers’ appearance?
Why did the children get a dog?
What did mum scold? What did they do to upset her?
If the characters spoke different languages, how did they know they were friends?
What does ‘breached’ mean?
Did she really become lion taming princess?
Why do you think the boy ‘fled’?
How does the phrase ‘golden prison’ make you feel?
Why do you think Massoud’s gift was so special?
“There are so many walls” What kind of walls do you think the writer means?
Do you think there is a moral or lesson to learn from this story? 
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/79481513-0bfa-3131-800b-1453f105f8afWed, 20 Jan 2021 08:06:00 +0000AnnThis book was inspired by Chiara Mezzalama’s childhood experience of her father being appointed Italian ambassador to Tehran in 1980 when Iran was at war with Iraq. It is the story of an unexpected friendship of two children, on either side of war and...Although a spectacular graphic novel, its atmospheric setting makes it perfect for an audio book. Video of the pages can be found here: https://vimeo.com/387741146
 
THE GARDEN OF INSIDE-OUTSIDE
 
Why do you think the introduction is important to read before you get to the story?
How old was the carp?
How does the writer describe the soldiers’ appearance?
Why did the children get a dog?
What did mum scold? What did they do to upset her?
If the characters spoke different languages, how did they know they were friends?
What does ‘breached’ mean?
Did she really become lion taming princess?
Why do you think the boy ‘fled’?
How does the phrase ‘golden prison’ make you feel?
Why do you think Massoud’s gift was so special?
“There are so many walls” What kind of walls do you think the writer means?
Do you think there is a moral or lesson to learn from this story? 
 ]]>976cleanfullAnnThis book was inspired by Chiara Mezzalama’s childhood experience of her father being appointed Italian ambassador to Tehran in 1980 when Iran was at war with Iraq. It is the story of an unexpected friendship of two children, on either side of war and peace, told through the metaphor of a garden. Although a spectacular graphic novel, its atmospheric setting makes it perfect for an audio book. Video of the pages can be found here: https://vimeo.com/387741146   THE GARDEN OF INSIDE-OUTSIDE   Why do you think the introduction is important to read before you get to the story? How old was the carp? How does the writer describe the soldiers’ appearance? Why did the children get a dog? What did mum scold? What did they do to upset her? If the characters spoke different languages, how did they know they were friends? What does ‘breached’ mean? Did she really become lion taming princess? Why do you think the boy ‘fled’? How does the phrase ‘golden prison’ make you feel? Why do you think Massoud’s gift was so special? “There are so many walls” What kind of walls do you think the writer means? Do you think there is a moral or lesson to learn from this story?   Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/bringing-the-rain-to-kapiti-plain 
BRINGING THE RAIN TO KAPITI PLAIN
 
Where might Kapiti Plain might be? What clues do you get from the front cover?
 
What happens because of the drought?
 
How does Ki-pat end the drought?
 
What happens after the rains come?
 
Think about the structure of the poem – do you know of any other poems, stories or songs that work in a similar way? What are the positives and negatives about this style of writing?
 
“Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain” is based on a Nandi story – a tribe based around Kenya. Investigate other stories from Africa, many of which have animals as main characters. Compare some of these tales to that of Aesop’s Fables - do you see any similarities or differences?]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/033efa84-6a38-38d5-af0c-73adf0ace402Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:30:55 +0000AnnWhen a terrible drought hits the beautiful Kapiti Plain and the animals leave, young herd boy Ki-pat must find a way to end the drought and save the wildlife on the plain.  "Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain" by Verna Aardema is a delightful rhyming... 
BRINGING THE RAIN TO KAPITI PLAIN
 
Where might Kapiti Plain might be? What clues do you get from the front cover?
 
What happens because of the drought?
 
How does Ki-pat end the drought?
 
What happens after the rains come?
 
Think about the structure of the poem – do you know of any other poems, stories or songs that work in a similar way? What are the positives and negatives about this style of writing?
 
“Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain” is based on a Nandi story – a tribe based around Kenya. Investigate other stories from Africa, many of which have animals as main characters. Compare some of these tales to that of Aesop’s Fables - do you see any similarities or differences?]]>448cleanfullAnnWhen a terrible drought hits the beautiful Kapiti Plain and the animals leave, young herd boy Ki-pat must find a way to end the drought and save the wildlife on the plain.  "Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain" by Verna Aardema is a delightful rhyming story full of bright and vivid illustrations by Beatriz Vidal.   BRINGING THE RAIN TO KAPITI PLAIN   Where might Kapiti Plain might be? What clues do you get from the front cover?   What happens because of the drought?   How does Ki-pat end the drought?   What happens after the rains come?   Think about the structure of the poem – do you know of any other poems, stories or songs that work in a similar way? What are the positives and negatives about this style of writing?   “Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain” is based on a Nandi story – a tribe based around Kenya. Investigate other stories from Africa, many of which have animals as main characters. Compare some of these tales to that of Aesop’s Fables - do you see any similarities or differences?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/chinye 
Whether you are new to the feed or seasoned veterans I'll just give a brief outline to the podcast and how it can be used.
Each podcast contains a story, or chapters of a longer story, read my me. If you just want to use the podcast as a sort of story time, bedtime story or as something family friendly in the background then that's great but there is also an extra educational side to the podcast. In the show notes there are questions or activities based on the story. You may find it beneficial to have the questions to hand during the reading so you can go through them as the podcast progresses. If you also have access to the text - that's great - but not integral. Of course, if it inspires you or you young ones to go and find explore the wider world of books then I see it that my work here is done!
 
This month I will be uploading some short stories set in Africa & Asia or by authors of African and Asian origin. 
 
CHINYE
 
Who does Chinye live with?
Why did they need more water?
Which animals did Chinye meet on the way? What other animals could they have seen?
Is it normally OK to talk to strangers? Why do you think Chinye talked to the old woman?
What is a ‘gourd’ – what do they remind you of in a local supermarket?
What did Chinye have to do once back home?
Where does ivory come from? What is damask?
“For once in her life she was speechless” What does this tell you about Nkechi?
Why did Adanma’s trip to the hut go wrong?
Where do you think Nkechi and Adanma went?
Do you think there is a moral to this story?]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/99240aa3-db8d-3c48-89dd-789655b7f0adSat, 09 Jan 2021 11:44:40 +0000AnnHappy New year to you all !   Whether you are new to the feed or seasoned veterans I'll just give a brief outline to the podcast and how it can be used. Each podcast contains a story, or chapters of a longer story, read my me. If you just want to use... 
Whether you are new to the feed or seasoned veterans I'll just give a brief outline to the podcast and how it can be used.
Each podcast contains a story, or chapters of a longer story, read my me. If you just want to use the podcast as a sort of story time, bedtime story or as something family friendly in the background then that's great but there is also an extra educational side to the podcast. In the show notes there are questions or activities based on the story. You may find it beneficial to have the questions to hand during the reading so you can go through them as the podcast progresses. If you also have access to the text - that's great - but not integral. Of course, if it inspires you or you young ones to go and find explore the wider world of books then I see it that my work here is done!
 
This month I will be uploading some short stories set in Africa & Asia or by authors of African and Asian origin. 
 
CHINYE
 
Who does Chinye live with?
Why did they need more water?
Which animals did Chinye meet on the way? What other animals could they have seen?
Is it normally OK to talk to strangers? Why do you think Chinye talked to the old woman?
What is a ‘gourd’ – what do they remind you of in a local supermarket?
What did Chinye have to do once back home?
Where does ivory come from? What is damask?
“For once in her life she was speechless” What does this tell you about Nkechi?
Why did Adanma’s trip to the hut go wrong?
Where do you think Nkechi and Adanma went?
Do you think there is a moral to this story?]]>675cleanfullAnnHappy New year to you all !   Whether you are new to the feed or seasoned veterans I'll just give a brief outline to the podcast and how it can be used. Each podcast contains a story, or chapters of a longer story, read my me. If you just want to use the podcast as a sort of story time, bedtime story or as something family friendly in the background then that's great but there is also an extra educational side to the podcast. In the show notes there are questions or activities based on the story. You may find it beneficial to have the questions to hand during the reading so you can go through them as the podcast progresses. If you also have access to the text - that's great - but not integral. Of course, if it inspires you or you young ones to go and find explore the wider world of books then I see it that my work here is done!   This month I will be uploading some short stories set in Africa & Asia or by authors of African and Asian origin.    CHINYE   Who does Chinye live with? Why did they need more water? Which animals did Chinye meet on the way? What other animals could they have seen? Is it normally OK to talk to strangers? Why do you think Chinye talked to the old woman? What is a ‘gourd’ – what do they remind you of in a local supermarket? What did Chinye have to do once back home? Where does ivory come from? What is damask? “For once in her life she was speechless” What does this tell you about Nkechi? Why did Adanma’s trip to the hut go wrong? Where do you think Nkechi and Adanma went? Do you think there is a moral to this story?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/twas-the-night-before-christmasWe will be back in the new year with a brand new set of books starting off with a modern take on fairy tales by Jamila Gavin; a child's take on war by Chiara Mezzalama and the ups and down of the first day at school by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali.
 
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 
or A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS
 
Where were the stockings? Why had they had been put there?
Who were they hoping was going to arrive?
Which word in the second verse tells you there was a lot of noise?
In the context of the poem, what is the ‘sash’ that they open?
Which 2 words meaning little describe the sleigh and reindeer?
How many reindeer does he have?
Which simile is used to describe Santa’s nose?
“And laying a finger aside of his nose” – what does this action mean?
What is the rhyme scheme/pattern of the poem?
Try to come up with alternative rhymes or even an extra verse to add more detail about your favourite part of the poem.]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/62c79e13-2fa1-3a45-a53d-ac5df70e9929Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:30:00 +0000AnnThe final podcast of this year is reading of Clement Clarke Moore's seminal poem "'Twas the night before Christmas" also known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas". We will be back in the new year with a brand new set of books starting off with a modern...We will be back in the new year with a brand new set of books starting off with a modern take on fairy tales by Jamila Gavin; a child's take on war by Chiara Mezzalama and the ups and down of the first day at school by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali.
 
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 
or A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS
 
Where were the stockings? Why had they had been put there?
Who were they hoping was going to arrive?
Which word in the second verse tells you there was a lot of noise?
In the context of the poem, what is the ‘sash’ that they open?
Which 2 words meaning little describe the sleigh and reindeer?
How many reindeer does he have?
Which simile is used to describe Santa’s nose?
“And laying a finger aside of his nose” – what does this action mean?
What is the rhyme scheme/pattern of the poem?
Try to come up with alternative rhymes or even an extra verse to add more detail about your favourite part of the poem.]]>352cleanfullAnnThe final podcast of this year is reading of Clement Clarke Moore's seminal poem "'Twas the night before Christmas" also known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas". We will be back in the new year with a brand new set of books starting off with a modern take on fairy tales by Jamila Gavin; a child's take on war by Chiara Mezzalama and the ups and down of the first day at school by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali.   'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS  or A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS   Where were the stockings? Why had they had been put there? Who were they hoping was going to arrive? Which word in the second verse tells you there was a lot of noise? In the context of the poem, what is the ‘sash’ that they open? Which 2 words meaning little describe the sleigh and reindeer? How many reindeer does he have? Which simile is used to describe Santa’s nose? “And laying a finger aside of his nose” – what does this action mean? What is the rhyme scheme/pattern of the poem? Try to come up with alternative rhymes or even an extra verse to add more detail about your favourite part of the poem.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/mr-christmas 
MR CHRISTMAS 
 
What is the name of the postman?
 
Why does Father Christmas need help? What can Mr Christmas do for him?
 
What does Mr Christmas need from Wizard Winterbottom?
 
Do you think a flying teapot would be a sensible mode of transport? Why?
 
Who got a cookery book?
 
What did Mr Topsy-Turvy do with his present?
 
Where did Father Christmas get into a bit of a problem?
 
Make a list of some of the other Mrs Men and Little Miss characters and think of suitable presents for them.
 
Have a look out for some of the other winery characters (Little Miss Christmas, Mr Snow) as well as some of the special Mr Men Books retelling famous other tales and explaining festive traditions !
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/92fc8e4c-a16a-3df4-bcbc-cce0a6d400eeSun, 13 Dec 2020 13:09:12 +0000AnnMy penultimate reading of the year is that of one of the lesser known of the Mr. Men tales - Mr Christmas !   MR CHRISTMAS    What is the name of the postman?   Why does Father Christmas need help? What can Mr Christmas do for him?   What does Mr... 
MR CHRISTMAS 
 
What is the name of the postman?
 
Why does Father Christmas need help? What can Mr Christmas do for him?
 
What does Mr Christmas need from Wizard Winterbottom?
 
Do you think a flying teapot would be a sensible mode of transport? Why?
 
Who got a cookery book?
 
What did Mr Topsy-Turvy do with his present?
 
Where did Father Christmas get into a bit of a problem?
 
Make a list of some of the other Mrs Men and Little Miss characters and think of suitable presents for them.
 
Have a look out for some of the other winery characters (Little Miss Christmas, Mr Snow) as well as some of the special Mr Men Books retelling famous other tales and explaining festive traditions !
 ]]>759cleanfullAnnMy penultimate reading of the year is that of one of the lesser known of the Mr. Men tales - Mr Christmas !   MR CHRISTMAS    What is the name of the postman?   Why does Father Christmas need help? What can Mr Christmas do for him?   What does Mr Christmas need from Wizard Winterbottom?   Do you think a flying teapot would be a sensible mode of transport? Why?   Who got a cookery book?   What did Mr Topsy-Turvy do with his present?   Where did Father Christmas get into a bit of a problem?   Make a list of some of the other Mrs Men and Little Miss characters and think of suitable presents for them.   Have a look out for some of the other winery characters (Little Miss Christmas, Mr Snow) as well as some of the special Mr Men Books retelling famous other tales and explaining festive traditions !  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/daisy-and-the-trouble-with-christmas-par_4 
Who was playing with a hammer?
Which words did Daisy not get to say?
What do you think might have gone wrong?
 
Why did the plan go wrong? What did they not realise about the dolly?
Which song did the Woolly Wonkas just stop singing?
What happens to you when you panic?
How did Daisy put the batteries inside the dolly?
What did Laura Donnelly do when she saw her dolly?
Who did the shepherds trip over?
Whose moustache fell off?
How do you think the headteacher is feeling? What clues do you get from the text?
 
Do you think Gabby is in trouble too? Why?
Why did Daisy want another bonfire?
What reason does Daisy give for not needing coal in her stocking?
Why does Daisy suggest painting herself green? Why might that help?
 
 
Write a reply to daisy as Santa – what might he want to say back?
What was your favourite part of the story?
Who was your favourite character?
Go to you local bookshop or library and read one of the many other "Daisy and the trouble with..." books and see what other kinds of mischief she gets up to.]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/d3c053a2-f34b-3aeb-aa11-a64a2d1d00daMon, 07 Dec 2020 07:01:45 +0000AnnChapter 19, 20 and 21   Who was playing with a hammer? Which words did Daisy not get to say? What do you think might have gone wrong?   Why did the plan go wrong? What did they not realise about the dolly? Which song did the Woolly Wonkas just stop... 
Who was playing with a hammer?
Which words did Daisy not get to say?
What do you think might have gone wrong?
 
Why did the plan go wrong? What did they not realise about the dolly?
Which song did the Woolly Wonkas just stop singing?
What happens to you when you panic?
How did Daisy put the batteries inside the dolly?
What did Laura Donnelly do when she saw her dolly?
Who did the shepherds trip over?
Whose moustache fell off?
How do you think the headteacher is feeling? What clues do you get from the text?
 
Do you think Gabby is in trouble too? Why?
Why did Daisy want another bonfire?
What reason does Daisy give for not needing coal in her stocking?
Why does Daisy suggest painting herself green? Why might that help?
 
 
Write a reply to daisy as Santa – what might he want to say back?
What was your favourite part of the story?
Who was your favourite character?
Go to you local bookshop or library and read one of the many other "Daisy and the trouble with..." books and see what other kinds of mischief she gets up to.]]>1114cleanfullAnnChapter 19, 20 and 21   Who was playing with a hammer? Which words did Daisy not get to say? What do you think might have gone wrong?   Why did the plan go wrong? What did they not realise about the dolly? Which song did the Woolly Wonkas just stop singing? What happens to you when you panic? How did Daisy put the batteries inside the dolly? What did Laura Donnelly do when she saw her dolly? Who did the shepherds trip over? Whose moustache fell off? How do you think the headteacher is feeling? What clues do you get from the text?   Do you think Gabby is in trouble too? Why? Why did Daisy want another bonfire? What reason does Daisy give for not needing coal in her stocking? Why does Daisy suggest painting herself green? Why might that help?     Write a reply to daisy as Santa – what might he want to say back? What was your favourite part of the story? Who was your favourite character? Go to you local bookshop or library and read one of the many other "Daisy and the trouble with..." books and see what other kinds of mischief she gets up to.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/daisy-and-the-trouble-with-christmas-par_5 
What is Daisy’s favourite song from the show? Why was she not allowed to sing it?
What was the cardboard box for?
Mrs. Peters asks the children to ‘find’, ‘hunt’ and ‘peer’ – what do all these words mean?
When did the specially dollies need to be in school?
 
What did Paula’s dolly do?
Who brought in ‘Baby Wee-Wee’ ?
Which two children brought in a ‘Baby Dribble Bibs’?
Why did Daisy think hers was the best?
What did Jack Beechwhistle bring in?
List the features that Laura Donnelly’s dolly didn’t have or do
When Daisy asked her mum to complain, what did she do?
 
Who does Daisy think is the most special person in the world?
What were Daisy and Gabby going to swap the dolly with? Do you think this is a good idea?
Why do you think Mrs Peters chose Laura’s dolly?]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/9fc39593-34ac-3f21-b58b-6c55847cba56Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:06:40 +0000AnnChapter 13, 14 and 15   What is Daisy’s favourite song from the show? Why was she not allowed to sing it? What was the cardboard box for? Mrs. Peters asks the children to ‘find’, ‘hunt’ and ‘peer’ – what do all these words mean? When did the specially... 
What is Daisy’s favourite song from the show? Why was she not allowed to sing it?
What was the cardboard box for?
Mrs. Peters asks the children to ‘find’, ‘hunt’ and ‘peer’ – what do all these words mean?
When did the specially dollies need to be in school?
 
What did Paula’s dolly do?
Who brought in ‘Baby Wee-Wee’ ?
Which two children brought in a ‘Baby Dribble Bibs’?
Why did Daisy think hers was the best?
What did Jack Beechwhistle bring in?
List the features that Laura Donnelly’s dolly didn’t have or do
When Daisy asked her mum to complain, what did she do?
 
Who does Daisy think is the most special person in the world?
What were Daisy and Gabby going to swap the dolly with? Do you think this is a good idea?
Why do you think Mrs Peters chose Laura’s dolly?]]>1035cleanfullAnnChapter 13, 14 and 15   What is Daisy’s favourite song from the show? Why was she not allowed to sing it? What was the cardboard box for? Mrs. Peters asks the children to ‘find’, ‘hunt’ and ‘peer’ – what do all these words mean? When did the specially dollies need to be in school?   What did Paula’s dolly do? Who brought in ‘Baby Wee-Wee’ ? Which two children brought in a ‘Baby Dribble Bibs’? Why did Daisy think hers was the best? What did Jack Beechwhistle bring in? List the features that Laura Donnelly’s dolly didn’t have or do When Daisy asked her mum to complain, what did she do?   Who does Daisy think is the most special person in the world? What were Daisy and Gabby going to swap the dolly with? Do you think this is a good idea? Why do you think Mrs Peters chose Laura’s dolly?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/daisy-and-the-trouble-with-christmas-par_3 
Why did the soldiers say that their swords couldn’t be seen?
What special power did Harry’s crown contain?
Whose robe became a Spider Man net?
What was Daisy’s predicament at the end of playtime?
 
Why did Mrs Peters tell Daisy about her role early?
What would happen to the stage when Daisy got the baby?
How many words did Daisy have to learn? Can you remember them?
What is a ‘curtsey’? When might you do one?
 
What would mum use to help make Daisy’s costume?
Why doesn’t Daisy like Christmas Crackers that much?
Go through the 12 days of Christmas” song and work out how many of the parts you have actually seen in real life!
How did Mum get banned from the game? What rule did she break?]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/2358dd4a-bcd5-3a99-a7e2-84565ffb1585Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:05:12 +0000AnnChapter 10, 11 and 12   Why did the soldiers say that their swords couldn’t be seen? What special power did Harry’s crown contain? Whose robe became a Spider Man net? What was Daisy’s predicament at the end of playtime?   Why did Mrs Peters tell Daisy... 
Why did the soldiers say that their swords couldn’t be seen?
What special power did Harry’s crown contain?
Whose robe became a Spider Man net?
What was Daisy’s predicament at the end of playtime?
 
Why did Mrs Peters tell Daisy about her role early?
What would happen to the stage when Daisy got the baby?
How many words did Daisy have to learn? Can you remember them?
What is a ‘curtsey’? When might you do one?
 
What would mum use to help make Daisy’s costume?
Why doesn’t Daisy like Christmas Crackers that much?
Go through the 12 days of Christmas” song and work out how many of the parts you have actually seen in real life!
How did Mum get banned from the game? What rule did she break?]]>1057cleanfullAnnChapter 10, 11 and 12   Why did the soldiers say that their swords couldn’t be seen? What special power did Harry’s crown contain? Whose robe became a Spider Man net? What was Daisy’s predicament at the end of playtime?   Why did Mrs Peters tell Daisy about her role early? What would happen to the stage when Daisy got the baby? How many words did Daisy have to learn? Can you remember them? What is a ‘curtsey’? When might you do one?   What would mum use to help make Daisy’s costume? Why doesn’t Daisy like Christmas Crackers that much? Go through the 12 days of Christmas” song and work out how many of the parts you have actually seen in real life! How did Mum get banned from the game? What rule did she break?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/daisy-and-the-trouble-with-christmas-par_2 
Have you been in a school Nativity before? What part were you or would like to have done?
Whose dad was going to complain if they weren’t Joseph?
What parts did Gabby and Daisy want?
Why did Gabby feel sad and upset that she had scuffed her shoes?
 
Why did the class have to wait even longer to be told their parts?
“She’s really jammy” said Daisy about Gabby. What does this phrase mean?
What is the name of the group of singing sheep? What is this repetition called?
How did Daisy’s feelings change about the part she was given and why?
 
Where did Jack Beechwhistle have to stand at the start of the lesson?
Who is too busy to look after babies?
What/Who did Daisy call ‘Buttons’ ?
What does Daisy think the trouble with sleeping in a stable might be?
If you had visited Jesus in a stable what present would you have brought?
Which sound interrupted the telling of the Christmas story?]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/4036c7b9-dd27-30e1-b1ae-8b0445299c6dFri, 13 Nov 2020 07:09:38 +0000AnnCHAPTERS 7,8 and 9   Have you been in a school Nativity before? What part were you or would like to have done? Whose dad was going to complain if they weren’t Joseph? What parts did Gabby and Daisy want? Why did Gabby feel sad and upset that she had... 
Have you been in a school Nativity before? What part were you or would like to have done?
Whose dad was going to complain if they weren’t Joseph?
What parts did Gabby and Daisy want?
Why did Gabby feel sad and upset that she had scuffed her shoes?
 
Why did the class have to wait even longer to be told their parts?
“She’s really jammy” said Daisy about Gabby. What does this phrase mean?
What is the name of the group of singing sheep? What is this repetition called?
How did Daisy’s feelings change about the part she was given and why?
 
Where did Jack Beechwhistle have to stand at the start of the lesson?
Who is too busy to look after babies?
What/Who did Daisy call ‘Buttons’ ?
What does Daisy think the trouble with sleeping in a stable might be?
If you had visited Jesus in a stable what present would you have brought?
Which sound interrupted the telling of the Christmas story?]]>1353cleanfullAnnCHAPTERS 7,8 and 9   Have you been in a school Nativity before? What part were you or would like to have done? Whose dad was going to complain if they weren’t Joseph? What parts did Gabby and Daisy want? Why did Gabby feel sad and upset that she had scuffed her shoes?   Why did the class have to wait even longer to be told their parts? “She’s really jammy” said Daisy about Gabby. What does this phrase mean? What is the name of the group of singing sheep? What is this repetition called? How did Daisy’s feelings change about the part she was given and why?   Where did Jack Beechwhistle have to stand at the start of the lesson? Who is too busy to look after babies? What/Who did Daisy call ‘Buttons’ ? What does Daisy think the trouble with sleeping in a stable might be? If you had visited Jesus in a stable what present would you have brought? Which sound interrupted the telling of the Christmas story?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/daisy-and-the-trouble-with-christmas-par_1 
How long has Daisy been waiting since Bonfire Night?
Daisy repeats the word 'excited' a lot. Can you find 3 suitable synonyms?
Who does Daisy blame for what happened at the Christmas play?
 
How did Daisy spell 'poison' ?
What is a rehearsal?
When would everyone know what part they were playing?
Which pair of homophones does Daisy mix up?
Why did the girls get annoyed when Mum joined in the game?
 
Which of Gabby's Christmas decorations was on the lawn?
What do the words 'tacky' and 'wonky' mean and which word describes Daisy lights?
How does Daisy's tree come together?
Write a dictionary definition for the word 'carol'.]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/920c62df-6125-3510-a36a-763d47609287Sat, 07 Nov 2020 08:18:48 +0000AnnCHAPTERS 4,5 AND 6   How long has Daisy been waiting since Bonfire Night? Daisy repeats the word 'excited' a lot. Can you find 3 suitable synonyms? Who does Daisy blame for what happened at the Christmas play?   How did Daisy spell 'poison' ? What is... 
How long has Daisy been waiting since Bonfire Night?
Daisy repeats the word 'excited' a lot. Can you find 3 suitable synonyms?
Who does Daisy blame for what happened at the Christmas play?
 
How did Daisy spell 'poison' ?
What is a rehearsal?
When would everyone know what part they were playing?
Which pair of homophones does Daisy mix up?
Why did the girls get annoyed when Mum joined in the game?
 
Which of Gabby's Christmas decorations was on the lawn?
What do the words 'tacky' and 'wonky' mean and which word describes Daisy lights?
How does Daisy's tree come together?
Write a dictionary definition for the word 'carol'.]]>959cleanfullAnnCHAPTERS 4,5 AND 6   How long has Daisy been waiting since Bonfire Night? Daisy repeats the word 'excited' a lot. Can you find 3 suitable synonyms? Who does Daisy blame for what happened at the Christmas play?   How did Daisy spell 'poison' ? What is a rehearsal? When would everyone know what part they were playing? Which pair of homophones does Daisy mix up? Why did the girls get annoyed when Mum joined in the game?   Which of Gabby's Christmas decorations was on the lawn? What do the words 'tacky' and 'wonky' mean and which word describes Daisy lights? How does Daisy's tree come together? Write a dictionary definition for the word 'carol'.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/daisy-and-the-trouble-with-christmas-parThis book is a very easy read, suitable for 7+ and possibly some higher KS1 readers too. The chapters vary in size put are generally quite short, so each podcast contains 3 episodes.
Daisy has been extremely excited about Christmas since September. And when Daisy is excited, trouble will surely follow! Daisy loves the carols, the sparkly lights, the crackers, the snowmen, and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. She’s got seven whole words to learn! But when Daisy and her best friend Gabby decide the dolly their teacher has chosen to play the Baby Jesus is a bit… well, boring, Daisy comes up with a plan that will mean trouble!
 
CHAPTERS 1,2 AND 3
 
What do you find exciting about Christmas?
Which characters does Daisy introduce in this opening chapter?
What does the word 'fault' mean? Can you think of a suitable synonym?
 
Why does Daisy start getting excited in September? What sets it off?
What is Santa's special trick?
From Daisy's letter, which present do you think is the best and why?
Can you predict what might have happened in the school play?
 
Can you explain what the word 'alight' means?
What are the men in yellow jackets also called?
Where did Daisy's letter go? Do you think mum was telling the truth?]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/b7540f54-7d81-36cd-ab09-3e5718f91e61Sun, 01 Nov 2020 09:36:48 +0000AnnFor the next 6 weeks I'm going to be uploading Key Gray's "Daisy and the trouble with Christmas". This book is a very easy read, suitable for 7+ and possibly some higher KS1 readers too. The chapters vary in size put are generally quite short, so each...This book is a very easy read, suitable for 7+ and possibly some higher KS1 readers too. The chapters vary in size put are generally quite short, so each podcast contains 3 episodes.
Daisy has been extremely excited about Christmas since September. And when Daisy is excited, trouble will surely follow! Daisy loves the carols, the sparkly lights, the crackers, the snowmen, and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. She’s got seven whole words to learn! But when Daisy and her best friend Gabby decide the dolly their teacher has chosen to play the Baby Jesus is a bit… well, boring, Daisy comes up with a plan that will mean trouble!
 
CHAPTERS 1,2 AND 3
 
What do you find exciting about Christmas?
Which characters does Daisy introduce in this opening chapter?
What does the word 'fault' mean? Can you think of a suitable synonym?
 
Why does Daisy start getting excited in September? What sets it off?
What is Santa's special trick?
From Daisy's letter, which present do you think is the best and why?
Can you predict what might have happened in the school play?
 
Can you explain what the word 'alight' means?
What are the men in yellow jackets also called?
Where did Daisy's letter go? Do you think mum was telling the truth?]]>923cleanfullAnnFor the next 6 weeks I'm going to be uploading Key Gray's "Daisy and the trouble with Christmas". This book is a very easy read, suitable for 7+ and possibly some higher KS1 readers too. The chapters vary in size put are generally quite short, so each podcast contains 3 episodes. Daisy has been extremely excited about Christmas since September. And when Daisy is excited, trouble will surely follow! Daisy loves the carols, the sparkly lights, the crackers, the snowmen, and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. She’s got seven whole words to learn! But when Daisy and her best friend Gabby decide the dolly their teacher has chosen to play the Baby Jesus is a bit… well, boring, Daisy comes up with a plan that will mean trouble!   CHAPTERS 1,2 AND 3   What do you find exciting about Christmas? Which characters does Daisy introduce in this opening chapter? What does the word 'fault' mean? Can you think of a suitable synonym?   Why does Daisy start getting excited in September? What sets it off? What is Santa's special trick? From Daisy's letter, which present do you think is the best and why? Can you predict what might have happened in the school play?   Can you explain what the word 'alight' means? What are the men in yellow jackets also called? Where did Daisy's letter go? Do you think mum was telling the truth?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/funnybones-by-allan-and-janet-ahlberg 
FUNNYBONES ACTIVITIES
Find a different book in the Funnybones series, either from the bookshop and library, and see what other adventures they get up to.
 
Create your own story adventure for the characters.
 
There is a lot of repetition of the word 'dark'. Can you think of any synonyms?
 
Discover more about some of the bones in your body. How many are there? What are their names?
 
Make a skeleton diagram using black and white card and label it. Maybe look at a dog skeleton too!
 
Find an old cardboard box and paint it to look like their house.
 
Listen to the real "Dem bones" song and come up with your own 'bone connections'.
 
Make a map of the places the skeletons visit in the dark dark town.
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/c5931edc-8491-318a-8e6f-37d2af43d19fMon, 26 Oct 2020 10:23:00 +0000AnnAs a bit of a half term/Halloween treat here's my rendition of a childhood classic "Funnybones" by Allan and Janet Ahlberg. In a slight change to the podcast, instead of leaving guided reading questions, I'm leaving you a plethora of topical... 
FUNNYBONES ACTIVITIES
Find a different book in the Funnybones series, either from the bookshop and library, and see what other adventures they get up to.
 
Create your own story adventure for the characters.
 
There is a lot of repetition of the word 'dark'. Can you think of any synonyms?
 
Discover more about some of the bones in your body. How many are there? What are their names?
 
Make a skeleton diagram using black and white card and label it. Maybe look at a dog skeleton too!
 
Find an old cardboard box and paint it to look like their house.
 
Listen to the real "Dem bones" song and come up with your own 'bone connections'.
 
Make a map of the places the skeletons visit in the dark dark town.
 ]]>576cleanfullAnnAs a bit of a half term/Halloween treat here's my rendition of a childhood classic "Funnybones" by Allan and Janet Ahlberg. In a slight change to the podcast, instead of leaving guided reading questions, I'm leaving you a plethora of topical activities you might to want to try out instead. Enjoy!   FUNNYBONES ACTIVITIES Find a different book in the Funnybones series, either from the bookshop and library, and see what other adventures they get up to.   Create your own story adventure for the characters.   There is a lot of repetition of the word 'dark'. Can you think of any synonyms?   Discover more about some of the bones in your body. How many are there? What are their names?   Make a skeleton diagram using black and white card and label it. Maybe look at a dog skeleton too!   Find an old cardboard box and paint it to look like their house.   Listen to the real "Dem bones" song and come up with your own 'bone connections'.   Make a map of the places the skeletons visit in the dark dark town.  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-10 
“A mere dog was the first to conquer space” - what does mere mean? Can you think of a suitable synonym?
Why is the term “helium balloons” a good description/metaphor of the dogs in space?
Who was at the rocket door?
How does Krasavka persuade the aliens to go to Earth as dogs?
How did the aliens try and look for?
Whose image was actually on the medal around Laika’s neck?
Laika is the Russian word for what?
Can you link some of the ideas from chapter 1 to chapter 10?
 
 
Who is your favourite character and why?
Write a 100 word blurb for the back of this book.
Think about who would like this book - age, gender, interests and genre - and recommend the book and podcast to someone you know !]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/6728efbe-fd6c-3c7e-b8c1-875ecd8e12f2Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:06:32 +0000AnnChapter 10: THE DOG WHO TOLD THIS STORY   “A mere dog was the first to conquer space” - what does mere mean? Can you think of a suitable synonym? Why is the term “helium balloons” a good description/metaphor of the dogs in space? Who was at the rocket... 
“A mere dog was the first to conquer space” - what does mere mean? Can you think of a suitable synonym?
Why is the term “helium balloons” a good description/metaphor of the dogs in space?
Who was at the rocket door?
How does Krasavka persuade the aliens to go to Earth as dogs?
How did the aliens try and look for?
Whose image was actually on the medal around Laika’s neck?
Laika is the Russian word for what?
Can you link some of the ideas from chapter 1 to chapter 10?
 
 
Who is your favourite character and why?
Write a 100 word blurb for the back of this book.
Think about who would like this book - age, gender, interests and genre - and recommend the book and podcast to someone you know !]]>621cleanfullAnnChapter 10: THE DOG WHO TOLD THIS STORY   “A mere dog was the first to conquer space” - what does mere mean? Can you think of a suitable synonym? Why is the term “helium balloons” a good description/metaphor of the dogs in space? Who was at the rocket door? How does Krasavka persuade the aliens to go to Earth as dogs? How did the aliens try and look for? Whose image was actually on the medal around Laika’s neck? Laika is the Russian word for what? Can you link some of the ideas from chapter 1 to chapter 10?     Who is your favourite character and why? Write a 100 word blurb for the back of this book. Think about who would like this book - age, gender, interests and genre - and recommend the book and podcast to someone you know !Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-9 
Why did ‘the humans’ put the dogs in heated rooms?
“… the dogs were dim.” What does ‘dim’ mean in this context?
What evidence does Zib use to prove dogs were not mean to be in the rockets?
How does Muschka compare the rocket to a stick?
Explain how Dezik’s Theory lets the dogs escape.
Whose shop does the star remind them of?
Who ended up in the space suits?
What is Sputnik?
Why could they hear the sound of water?
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/95a3a7de-47f4-336a-8cb7-d9378730734aTue, 20 Oct 2020 06:38:00 +0000AnnChapter 9: THE DOG WHO STOLE THE ROCKET   Why did ‘the humans’ put the dogs in heated rooms? “… the dogs were dim.” What does ‘dim’ mean in this context? What evidence does Zib use to prove dogs were not mean to be in the rockets? How does Muschka... 
Why did ‘the humans’ put the dogs in heated rooms?
“… the dogs were dim.” What does ‘dim’ mean in this context?
What evidence does Zib use to prove dogs were not mean to be in the rockets?
How does Muschka compare the rocket to a stick?
Explain how Dezik’s Theory lets the dogs escape.
Whose shop does the star remind them of?
Who ended up in the space suits?
What is Sputnik?
Why could they hear the sound of water?
 ]]>849cleanfullAnnChapter 9: THE DOG WHO STOLE THE ROCKET   Why did ‘the humans’ put the dogs in heated rooms? “… the dogs were dim.” What does ‘dim’ mean in this context? What evidence does Zib use to prove dogs were not mean to be in the rockets? How does Muschka compare the rocket to a stick? Explain how Dezik’s Theory lets the dogs escape. Whose shop does the star remind them of? Who ended up in the space suits? What is Sputnik? Why could they hear the sound of water?  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-8 
Who came out of the house?
How did Laika know that the man was not the sailor?
What is the name of the place they are now in?
What did Laika smell and hear than made her feel uneasy?
Why do you think the door ‘didn’t need to be locked’?
Why might the dogs be locked up? Who is locking them away and why?
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/8ba211e5-392a-3244-9ecd-74433ac5e423Sun, 18 Oct 2020 07:58:30 +0000AnnChapter 8: THE DOG WHO LET THE DOGS OUT   Who came out of the house? How did Laika know that the man was not the sailor? What is the name of the place they are now in? What did Laika smell and hear than made her feel uneasy? Why do you think the door... 
Who came out of the house?
How did Laika know that the man was not the sailor?
What is the name of the place they are now in?
What did Laika smell and hear than made her feel uneasy?
Why do you think the door ‘didn’t need to be locked’?
Why might the dogs be locked up? Who is locking them away and why?
 ]]>412cleanfullAnnChapter 8: THE DOG WHO LET THE DOGS OUT   Who came out of the house? How did Laika know that the man was not the sailor? What is the name of the place they are now in? What did Laika smell and hear than made her feel uneasy? Why do you think the door ‘didn’t need to be locked’? Why might the dogs be locked up? Who is locking them away and why?  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-7 
Which word describes how Laika moved along the railway line? Which animal(s) is it usually associated with?
The answering wee was ‘pungent’ – what does this mean?
What does the word ‘slavering’ mean?
Why is the word ‘ghosts’ a good descriptive word for sand?
How do you think Laika is feeling at the end of the chapter?
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/adfaa9c9-202e-3da9-8dda-9cffb89e5b12Fri, 16 Oct 2020 06:14:20 +0000AnnChapter 7: THE DOG WHO LOST THE ROCKET   Which word describes how Laika moved along the railway line? Which animal(s) is it usually associated with? The answering wee was ‘pungent’ – what does this mean? What does the word ‘slavering’ mean? Why is the... 
Which word describes how Laika moved along the railway line? Which animal(s) is it usually associated with?
The answering wee was ‘pungent’ – what does this mean?
What does the word ‘slavering’ mean?
Why is the word ‘ghosts’ a good descriptive word for sand?
How do you think Laika is feeling at the end of the chapter?
 ]]>377cleanfullAnnChapter 7: THE DOG WHO LOST THE ROCKET   Which word describes how Laika moved along the railway line? Which animal(s) is it usually associated with? The answering wee was ‘pungent’ – what does this mean? What does the word ‘slavering’ mean? Why is the word ‘ghosts’ a good descriptive word for sand? How do you think Laika is feeling at the end of the chapter?  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-6 
When chasing the motorbikes, how was Laika able to catch them up from time to time?
The train had “mighty wheels” – what does this tell you about the size/shape of the train?
How does the author use the metal rail to tell you about the weather on the journey?
Where do you think the food came from?  Is it is a trap… a dream… or something else?
What had Krasavka been right about all along?
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/128c9f9a-ea8e-3263-9138-ccc8769f127cWed, 14 Oct 2020 06:07:42 +0000AnnChapter 6: THE DOG WHO CAUGHT THE TRAIN   When chasing the motorbikes, how was Laika able to catch them up from time to time? The train had “mighty wheels” – what does this tell you about the size/shape of the train? How does the author use the metal... 
When chasing the motorbikes, how was Laika able to catch them up from time to time?
The train had “mighty wheels” – what does this tell you about the size/shape of the train?
How does the author use the metal rail to tell you about the weather on the journey?
Where do you think the food came from?  Is it is a trap… a dream… or something else?
What had Krasavka been right about all along?
 ]]>450cleanfullAnnChapter 6: THE DOG WHO CAUGHT THE TRAIN   When chasing the motorbikes, how was Laika able to catch them up from time to time? The train had “mighty wheels” – what does this tell you about the size/shape of the train? How does the author use the metal rail to tell you about the weather on the journey? Where do you think the food came from?  Is it is a trap… a dream… or something else? What had Krasavka been right about all along?  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-5 
" 'You’ve ruined everything' they said in unison."    What does ‘unison’ mean?
Why do you think Laika nodded when the other dogs decided to join the quest?
How does the Man with the Head Shaped like an Egg lure the dogs?
Why was Laika was kicked away and not captured too?
What do you think Laika should do now? Is it more important that she rescues her friends OR to continue the quest?
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/3f9381bb-b0b0-348b-9463-af8a694bd902Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:10:42 +0000AnnChapter 5: THE LAST DOG IN TOWN   " 'You’ve ruined everything' they said in unison."    What does ‘unison’ mean? Why do you think Laika nodded when the other dogs decided to join the quest? How does the Man with the Head Shaped like an Egg lure the... 
" 'You’ve ruined everything' they said in unison."    What does ‘unison’ mean?
Why do you think Laika nodded when the other dogs decided to join the quest?
How does the Man with the Head Shaped like an Egg lure the dogs?
Why was Laika was kicked away and not captured too?
What do you think Laika should do now? Is it more important that she rescues her friends OR to continue the quest?
 ]]>525cleanfullAnnChapter 5: THE LAST DOG IN TOWN   " 'You’ve ruined everything' they said in unison."    What does ‘unison’ mean? Why do you think Laika nodded when the other dogs decided to join the quest? How does the Man with the Head Shaped like an Egg lure the dogs? Why was Laika was kicked away and not captured too? What do you think Laika should do now? Is it more important that she rescues her friends OR to continue the quest?  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-4 
“Pleased to meet you – Meat to please you” Explain the word play of this pun.
The food was ‘turning their jaws to water’ – how does this metaphor help?
What else could the dogs do with sausages, apart from eat them?
What happened when they pulled the handle? Which machine started up?
Who might have been holding the meat cleaver?
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/ecd10896-77d9-30fd-9cf0-d75eb23a610fSat, 10 Oct 2020 07:27:07 +0000AnnChapter 4: THE DOG WHO ATE THE SAUSAGES   “Pleased to meet you – Meat to please you” Explain the word play of this pun. The food was ‘turning their jaws to water’ – how does this metaphor help? What else could the dogs do with sausages, apart from eat... 
“Pleased to meet you – Meat to please you” Explain the word play of this pun.
The food was ‘turning their jaws to water’ – how does this metaphor help?
What else could the dogs do with sausages, apart from eat them?
What happened when they pulled the handle? Which machine started up?
Who might have been holding the meat cleaver?
 ]]>583cleanfullAnnChapter 4: THE DOG WHO ATE THE SAUSAGES   “Pleased to meet you – Meat to please you” Explain the word play of this pun. The food was ‘turning their jaws to water’ – how does this metaphor help? What else could the dogs do with sausages, apart from eat them? What happened when they pulled the handle? Which machine started up? Who might have been holding the meat cleaver?  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-2 
Why does the author use the word ‘icicle’ when describing a dog’s tail?
Draw what you think the “Man with the Head Shaped like an Egg” looks like.
Krasavka says she went for a ‘brisk swim’. What does brisk mean?
What language do the dogs think the sailor is talking in?
How/Why did ancient cultures use the stars to help them?
The chain has a ‘laughing jingle’ What does this tell you about its actual sound?
“A dream you can share is a quest” What do you think this means?
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/aa8375d5-8765-3c3c-8c7d-8d745b9ff312Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:48:00 +0000AnnChapter 2: THE DOG WHO WENT FOR A SWIM   Why does the author use the word ‘icicle’ when describing a dog’s tail? Draw what you think the “Man with the Head Shaped like an Egg” looks like. Krasavka says she went for a ‘brisk swim’. What does brisk... 
Why does the author use the word ‘icicle’ when describing a dog’s tail?
Draw what you think the “Man with the Head Shaped like an Egg” looks like.
Krasavka says she went for a ‘brisk swim’. What does brisk mean?
What language do the dogs think the sailor is talking in?
How/Why did ancient cultures use the stars to help them?
The chain has a ‘laughing jingle’ What does this tell you about its actual sound?
“A dream you can share is a quest” What do you think this means?
 ]]>904cleanfullAnnChapter 2: THE DOG WHO WENT FOR A SWIM   Why does the author use the word ‘icicle’ when describing a dog’s tail? Draw what you think the “Man with the Head Shaped like an Egg” looks like. Krasavka says she went for a ‘brisk swim’. What does brisk mean? What language do the dogs think the sailor is talking in? How/Why did ancient cultures use the stars to help them? The chain has a ‘laughing jingle’ What does this tell you about its actual sound? “A dream you can share is a quest” What do you think this means?  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/the-great-rocket-robbery-chapter-1 
This month’s book offering is by Liverpudlian author Frank Cotterell-Boyce and is called “The Great Rocket Robbery”. This particular book may well be accidentally on your book shelves as it was free to purchase with a UK World Book Day token in 2019. In researching the book I contacted Frank himself on twitter and he seemed to a) be excited about me reading the book and b) very pleased about my choice of accent !
Our narrator, Barker, wades through the fake news regarding the history of space travel and reveals the ‘real’ story behind the most famous dog ever to leave the earth – Laika. Listen/read along as a mysterious gang muddles through an extraordinary set of coincidences & conjectures to end up being legends. Believe me, once you’ve heard ‘Dezik’s theory’ you’ll see it everywhere!
 
Chapter 1: THE DOG WHO LISTENS
 
What does Barker say is “Mr Mellor’s job” ?
Who is Mrs Cotton?
Why do dogs want to know about shoes, carpets and pavements more than faces?
What was the name of Laika’s rocket?
Which book does Chelsea start reading?
Do you think “The True Story of Laika” will really be the true story? Why?
 ]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/a85d8fbb-9ddd-344b-8278-e7d28e339ef3Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:54:26 +0000AnnBefore there was a man on the moon – there was a mutt on the moon !   This month’s book offering is by Liverpudlian author Frank Cotterell-Boyce and is called “The Great Rocket Robbery”. This particular book may well be accidentally on your book... 
This month’s book offering is by Liverpudlian author Frank Cotterell-Boyce and is called “The Great Rocket Robbery”. This particular book may well be accidentally on your book shelves as it was free to purchase with a UK World Book Day token in 2019. In researching the book I contacted Frank himself on twitter and he seemed to a) be excited about me reading the book and b) very pleased about my choice of accent !
Our narrator, Barker, wades through the fake news regarding the history of space travel and reveals the ‘real’ story behind the most famous dog ever to leave the earth – Laika. Listen/read along as a mysterious gang muddles through an extraordinary set of coincidences & conjectures to end up being legends. Believe me, once you’ve heard ‘Dezik’s theory’ you’ll see it everywhere!
 
Chapter 1: THE DOG WHO LISTENS
 
What does Barker say is “Mr Mellor’s job” ?
Who is Mrs Cotton?
Why do dogs want to know about shoes, carpets and pavements more than faces?
What was the name of Laika’s rocket?
Which book does Chelsea start reading?
Do you think “The True Story of Laika” will really be the true story? Why?
 ]]>615cleanfullAnnBefore there was a man on the moon – there was a mutt on the moon !   This month’s book offering is by Liverpudlian author Frank Cotterell-Boyce and is called “The Great Rocket Robbery”. This particular book may well be accidentally on your book shelves as it was free to purchase with a UK World Book Day token in 2019. In researching the book I contacted Frank himself on twitter and he seemed to a) be excited about me reading the book and b) very pleased about my choice of accent ! Our narrator, Barker, wades through the fake news regarding the history of space travel and reveals the ‘real’ story behind the most famous dog ever to leave the earth – Laika. Listen/read along as a mysterious gang muddles through an extraordinary set of coincidences & conjectures to end up being legends. Believe me, once you’ve heard ‘Dezik’s theory’ you’ll see it everywhere!   Chapter 1: THE DOG WHO LISTENS   What does Barker say is “Mr Mellor’s job” ? Who is Mrs Cotton? Why do dogs want to know about shoes, carpets and pavements more than faces? What was the name of Laika’s rocket? Which book does Chelsea start reading? Do you think “The True Story of Laika” will really be the true story? Why?  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/tellatalepod/women-in-sport-50-fearless-athletes-who-_4 
Kim Soo-Nyung
How many medals did she win at the Seoul Olympics in 1988?
Who beat her in the 1992 Olympics? Do you think this made the result easier or harder to take?
How old was she when she decided to retire? Do you think people thought this was a wise decision?
Considering she won a Bronze medal on her ‘comeback’ do you think the sport was worse off without her?
 
Kristi Yamaguchi
What was the history of Kristi’s family in America?
Do you think skating was thought as a suitable sport for her? What physical problems did she have?
Who was her skating partner? Why might they have parted ways?
“The melodies were written on her skates” How does this describe how she danced to the music?
 
Layne Beachley
What personal event motivated her as a child?
When did she win her first professional surfing competition?
How many times in a row did she win the World Championship?
Now that she has retired, what does she do?
 
Mia Hamm 
Why did Mia pause her studies in 1991?
What footballing world record did she achieve in 1999?
Why did FIFA want the World Cup moved to different venues?
What did Mia set up in 2001?
 
Lisa Leslie
At 12 years old, how tall was Lisa? How tall are most 12 year old girls?
What happened at the 1996 Olympics?
Which club team did she play basketball for?
What is an MBA? What did Lisa do with hers?]]>tellatalepod.podbean.com/286e8b64-a04c-30ec-b965-f56fc939d918Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:37:08 +0000AnnEpisode 7 - Kim Soo-Nyung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Layne Beachley, Mia Hamm and Lisa Leslie   Kim Soo-Nyung How many medals did she win at the Seoul Olympics in 1988? Who beat her in the 1992 Olympics? Do you think this made the result easier or harder to... 
Kim Soo-Nyung
How many medals did she win at the Seoul Olympics in 1988?
Who beat her in the 1992 Olympics? Do you think this made the result easier or harder to take?
How old was she when she decided to retire? Do you think people thought this was a wise decision?
Considering she won a Bronze medal on her ‘comeback’ do you think the sport was worse off without her?
 
Kristi Yamaguchi
What was the history of Kristi’s family in America?
Do you think skating was thought as a suitable sport for her? What physical problems did she have?
Who was her skating partner? Why might they have parted ways?
“The melodies were written on her skates” How does this describe how she danced to the music?
 
Layne Beachley
What personal event motivated her as a child?
When did she win her first professional surfing competition?
How many times in a row did she win the World Championship?
Now that she has retired, what does she do?
 
Mia Hamm 
Why did Mia pause her studies in 1991?
What footballing world record did she achieve in 1999?
Why did FIFA want the World Cup moved to different venues?
What did Mia set up in 2001?
 
Lisa Leslie
At 12 years old, how tall was Lisa? How tall are most 12 year old girls?
What happened at the 1996 Olympics?
Which club team did she play basketball for?
What is an MBA? What did Lisa do with hers?]]>1020cleanfullAnnEpisode 7 - Kim Soo-Nyung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Layne Beachley, Mia Hamm and Lisa Leslie   Kim Soo-Nyung How many medals did she win at the Seoul Olympics in 1988? Who beat her in the 1992 Olympics? Do you think this made the result easier or harder to take? How old was she when she decided to retire? Do you think people thought this was a wise decision? Considering she won a Bronze medal on her ‘comeback’ do you think the sport was worse off without her?   Kristi Yamaguchi What was the history of Kristi’s family in America? Do you think skating was thought as a suitable sport for her? What physical problems did she have? Who was her skating partner? Why might they have parted ways? “The melodies were written on her skates” How does this describe how she danced to the music?   Layne Beachley What personal event motivated her as a child? When did she win her first professional surfing competition? How many times in a row did she win the World Championship? Now that she has retired, what does she do?   Mia Hamm  Why did Mia pause her studies in 1991? What footballing world record did she achieve in 1999? Why did FIFA want the World Cup moved to different venues? What did Mia set up in 2001?   Lisa Leslie At 12 years old, how tall was Lisa? How tall are most 12 year old girls? What happened at the 1996 Olympics? Which club team did she play basketball for? What is an MBA? What did Lisa do with hers?No