The Easter egg hunt was laid in the garden all ready for Georgia and Ben's arrival but somebody got there first!

Contents: press bell pad / bell rope / basket / flower pot / leaves / bark / padded foil / circular "tree trunk" / yellow malibu fur and chick sound / plastic balls on stick / tan malibu fur on stick / flip hand / foil covered rugby ball.

When the bear and the moose discover MAN in the forest, they creep to investigate but they are not as quiet as they intended and it looks as though they are in big trouble!

Contents: Hinged wood with castanet tips / padded moose nose / autumn wood aroma / camouflage net / nylon fabric and squeezy object / bag containing metal poles / bear paw / rustling bag / 3 rubber "tent pegs" / ridged wood and scraper / sand bag / plastic square / clapperboard.

An African story in traditional style:
Kofi is sitting under a coconut tree trying to keep cool, when he is approached by a strange looking spider who offers a magical solution to the heat.

Contents: Africa map shape and padded fleece cushion / Kente shirtfront / African sandal and sand / foil circle and cricket sound / coconut / spider / eyes and rubber smile / latex ball / xylophone / pom pom / African.

Once a year Sam and Rosie visit their Uncle who lives by the sea but this time was different, there is someone in trouble and the lifeboat is needed.

Contents: 4 sprung wheels / rock pool aroma / fine sandpaper / hinged wood / sun visor / inflatable cushion / decorated card / bucket and spade / siren / 2 plastic squares / red padded heart.

When the owner of the toy shop dies, where is his little cat to go? Luckily the glimmer of light from the children's library directs him to safety.

Contents: nylon fur / fabric with pompoms / 3 book covers / collar & bell / padded fabric with 3 beads and sandpaper / torch / lino / squeaky toy / blanket / waistcoat buttons / "Tremble Pet" toy.

Sasha has two new gerbils that live in a cage in her bedroom. When she wants to sleep, they want to play but in the morning the tables are turned!

Contents: 2 soft toy gerbils / exercise wheel / wire cake stand / water bottle and marble / fabric square / textured plastic / gerbil bedding / recorder.

Mum leaves the house with strict instructions not to make a mess but friends call in and things go from bad to worse.

Contents: door knocker / water pistol / latex jelly & plate / soap / towel / small pillow / rubber sole & heel tips / two pieces of wood / feather duster.

Charmaine and Winston arrive at the community bonfire and start to help by putting foil on the potatoes and guarding the sausages. However, a passing dog has his own idea about the sausages.

Contents: owl sound / hat / quiet rattling tin / thick "crackling" plastic / fabric "sausages" / louder rattling tin / plastic hedge / striped socks / streamer stick.

Emily saves and saves for the monkey in the toy shop but by Christmas she still does not have enough. However, the shopkeeper reduces him in the sale to just the right amount.

Contents: bell with pull / rain maker / padded mock fur and sound / foam sword / hinged wood / money box / crochet square / price tag / tambourine.

The Fairy Queen invites everyone to her Summer Ball but little Bella is anxious that her mother cannot fly that far. Fortunately the good witch has a solution...

Contents: plant pot liner / plastic megaphone / fairy wings and vibrating toothbrush handle / spotted handkerchief / witch's hat / silver bells cluster / knotted lengths of: nylon fur & satin & sequinned material / trumpet / metre square organza material / castanets.

Alice and Josiah have great fun with their Aunt in the park when suddenly Josiah trips over and lies very still.Fortunately he is not hurt but has spied a tiny hedgehog which joins them for tea.

Contents: gate latch / hinged wood with handle / two chains / spinning coloured circle / foam rubber / half a scrubbing brush and two plastic eyes / baby food tin and spoon / plastic plate.

A poem about opening the curtains and seeing this strange object in the sky, complete with basket and people in hats. It descends into a circus ring and the listeners are covered in coloured material.

Contents: Curtains on wire over mirrored square / bright PVC balloon shape / small basket / hat / sawdust ring / coloured material square.

Gita arrives home from school both excited and impatient about the party that evening and proceeds to irritate the whole family until the dancing begins!

Contents: aluminium surface and chapati rolling pin / string of bells / rangoli / party dress / synthetic hair and hairbrush / cassette tape of Gujurati music / sticks for dancing / storyboards in Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi and English.

Contents: lace net / malibu nylon fur / perfumed cotton wool balls / whistle / card square with centred hole / card square with hole and nylon fur inside / rope.

The Bookseller is a charming tale of a man with a little grey donkey and cart who offers his lovely book to a number of people but nobody has enough money to buy it until the last person is asked. (Only suitable for telling to a group).

Contents: bag of pennies / empty tin / 2 bottle tops on cord / survival blanket / bubble wrap sheet / nylon net securely covering polystyrene chips.

Maria's Ball tells the story of Maria who is asked not to kick her ball in the house and of course finds it irresistible to do so - with disastrous results!

Contents: rubber ball / plastic carpet protector / sealed tin of marbles / cardboard disc with hole, mounted on cork / wire netting / 4 nails in a block of wood, small hammer attached by cord.

A typical scene in any family home. Gran sends a letter to tell of her impending visit and the story depicts the speedy clean up of the house and the anxiety that it will not be ready in time!

Contents: letter box / cartridge paper / hardboard square, polishing sponge, polish / carpet brush / bag of 6 yellow dusters / plywood square / tweed material, perfume.

Desmond remains in bed oblivious to the alarm and Mum's increasing annoyance. However a small accident involving Dad's cold tea has the desired effect!

Contents: woollen doll beneath sewn bedcover / bell / balloon stuffed with cotton wool / carpet / fur and siren / plant spray / bicycle horn.

A multi-sensory approach
Fyfe. C.

A manual which uses the original text, together with activities, to unfold the story. "For pupils whose language is good, it may help their appreciation of the book, but no matter whether the words themselves mean anything, text expressively read will always communication something to the pupils." (Fyfe C.) Suitable for pupils with mild learning difficulties, but with some adaptions could form basis of work for pupils with severe to profound learning difficulties.