Activities · Stories
Stories with Monkey
Short picture-book stories to read together, starring Monkey and his friends from the cottage garden. Tap Read to me to hear them out loud, and use the questions to have a chat afterwards.
Ages 2–4 · Starting nursery and feelings
Monkey's First Day
Monkey's tummy feels wobbly on his first day at The Old Cottage. Will he make a friend?
Ages 2–4 · Counting 1 to 4
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Count along as Monkey hunts for pumpkins all around the cottage garden.
Ages 3–4 · Trying again and solving problems
Monkey's Tumbling Tower
Monkey's tower keeps falling down. Can he work out how to make it stronger?
Ages 2–4 · Kindness and nature
Hedgehog's Rainy Day
When the rain soaks Hedgehog's bed, his garden friends help him find somewhere dry.
Ages 3–5 · Getting ready for school
Monkey Goes to Big School
Monkey is getting ready for big school. He practises lots of grown-up things first.
Reading tip: when you get to a question, pause and give your child plenty of time to think before you turn the page. There's no wrong answer! You can colour in the pictures too, as they're all from our colouring pages.