Share A Story Month 8 Live Storytelling Sessions

There’s something so special about sharing the magic of storytelling with your children. Now more than ever we encourage you to step into the pages and escape to other worlds, even if just for ten minutes. From bestselling authors to local librarians and A-List celebrities, plenty of wonderful people are broadcasting free storytelling sessions for your children to enjoy. So sit back, relax, and make the most of these brilliant lockdown live streams.Share Stories With Julia DonaldsonWhen is it? 4pm, every ThursdayWhere is it? FacebookJoin Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson every Thursday for a video broadcast filled with original songs, storytelling and loads more. Expect special guest appearances and plenty of fun!Bedtime Stories On CBeebiesWhen is it? 6.50pm, Monday to FridayWhere is it? CBeebies and BBC iPlayerJust before your kids settle down for the night, check out the soothing storytelling sessions on CBeebies. Different celebrities lend their storytelling talents, and after becoming the most popular Bedtime Stories reader ever with his 2016 reading, Tom Hardy is returning to CBeebies from 27th April to 1st May with a new series of stories.Join Nicola J Rowley’s Storytelling SessionWhen is it? 11am, Monday to FridayWhere is it? FacebookLooking for a relaxing way to calm down before lunch? Join author Nicola J Rowley as she shares some of her favourite children’s stories in a 10-minute storytelling live stream. Mondays With MichelleWhen is it? 5pm, every MondayWhere is it? YouTubeJoin former First Lady Michelle Obama for Mondays with Michelle, her brand-new read-along session with PBS Kids. Every Monday at 5pm (12pm ET) she will be reading a new children’s story.The World Of David WalliamsWhen is it? 11am, dailyWhere is it? The World of David WalliamsBrilliant children’s author David Walliams has been releasing an audio version of either a full story or a chapter of one of his bestselling novels every day on his website since lockdown started. Hilarious and full of surprises, you won’t want to miss it.Sally’s Super SessionsWhen is it? Every Wednesday at 4.30pm (ages 3-6) and 5pm (ages 6-8)Where is it? FacebookSally is an Early Years and Year 1 specialist who usually offers tuition to children, but during lockdown, she’s sharing some of her favourite stories online in two different live stream sessions throughout the week! One is for ages 3-6 and the other is for ages 6-8.Save With StoriesWhen is it? DailyWhere is it? InstagramEvery day, more and more famous faces are sharing their voiceover talents and reading magic on Instagram. A whole host of celebrities are sharing their favourite children’s stories with you, from Helen Mirren and Stephen Fry to Liam Payne, Eddie Redmayne and everyone in between.Storytime With Fergie And FriendsWhen is it? 4pm, dailyWhere is it? YouTubeFergie, AKA Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is bringing royal storytelling magic to your home during lockdown with live storytelling videos. She’ll be reading some of her own stories and will sometimes be joined by special guests! On Saturdays you can expect an even longer storytime.