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Stories & Starlight

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Storytelling after school clubs in Brighton and in schools in Sussex. Bring stories to life with drama, play and creativity.

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Immersive learning workshops around any theme or learning objective.

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🐢The Turtle Who Turned the Tide 🌊 By @rachelbrightbooks Illustrated by @_jimfield Published by @hachettechildrens Tula and her hatchling brother Tiny are racing towards the ocean. Will they make it safely across the beach? Suddenly, Tula real
I happened to be in Basingstoke yesterday and I had no idea there was a Jane Austen statue here! I’ve been an Austen fan since my late teens so this was a happy surprise. The statue is life sized and was unveiled in 2017, created by artist @a
Book Review - The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away ✨🏚️🌳🌌 By @sophieandersonauthor Illustrated by @elisapaganelli_illustration Cover art by @melissa.castrillon Published by @usborne_books This sequel to the 2018 magical ‘The House Wit
Check out the books that raised me... Shout out to @mum_of_boys_northeast and @checkemoutbooks for this awesome idea! It really got me thinking and I had to join in. As a young child, I loved Old Bear by Jane Hissey. I am so glad that my girls love
☀️We love living in Brighton and the Children’s Parade is a highlight of every year. This was a special year as the theme celebrated the National Year of Reading. 55 different children’s books were represented by schools and groups across
Time for a new story 📚✨ I’ve been thinking for a long time about what I would do if I could work for myself. A brand that ties together the things I love - reading, drama and teaching. Named after the magic of being immersed in a story ✨ So