Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf
Welcome to Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf.
A Storytime and education podcast for families with children aged 2 to 8 Years.
Here you will find a collection of children's poems and stories by Author Sarah J. Flackett.
After working with children for over 20 years, Sarah wanted to share her love of reading with children all around the world.
Each story or poem has been carefully written to allow children to have fun whilst learning along the way. Some episodes include age and stage follow up activities.
Narrated by Sarah herself and combined with royalty free music to provide an immersive storytelling adventure.
The Podcast is centred around 6 seasons, with new episodes added regularly.
Season 1 - The Adventures of Marshmallow
A selection of stories about a polar bear cub exploring his home environment and making friends along the way.
Season 2- The Tiny World of Minibeasts
A selection of stories and poems about Jack the bee, Lily the butterfly, Pip the ladybird, Tiny the ant, Boris the spider and Joe the snail on their adventures of the garden.
Season 3- Breathe, Bloom and Be Mindful
A selection of poems/stories about flowers, centred around promoting mindfulness.
Season 4- Stand Out, Shine Bright
A selection of poems/stories that celebrate diversity and what makes us unique
Season 5- Spellbound With Luna
Luna the Kind Witch takes us on a journey of spells and potions through stories and poetry.
Season 6- Echoes of Nature
A selection of Poems all about nature.
Suitability age: 2 to 8 years
Join me for a cosy story and meet some new friends a long the way.
Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf
Dancing Dandelion 🌼
Breathe, Bloom and Be Mindful
Book 1
Dancing Dandelion 🌼🤍💛
Learn all about the life cycle of a dandelion told through poetry. Written and developed to help promote mindfulness and promote positive mental health for children. Ideal for a bedtime story and promoting a calm environment.
Suitability Age:
2 and upwards.
Copyright:
Sarah J. Flackett
Sarahslittlebookshelf
6th June 2025
Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett
Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett
Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain
Thank you to Georgina at The Young Ones Childminding and Leigh at Roo's Play Corner-Tuff Tray and Messy Play ideas for contributing their ideas to the episode.
Links below:
The Young Ones Childminding
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Guiding The Young Ones:
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Roos Play Corner- Tuff Tray and Messy play ideas:
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