Chandlings Library @ChandLibrary
Chandlings is an outstanding co-educational day prep school for children from 2 -11 that seeks to provide quality education with a well-balanced curriculum. chandlings.org.uk Oxford, England Joined January 2019-
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What a lovely way to kick off the Easter holidays...
Coming up from our friends @TheNorthWall... The Hug - a digital version of Long Nose Puppets’ latest show - the heart-warming and funny tale of a hedgehog and a tortoise who are both in search of a restorative hug.🤗 Ages: 2-8 Dates: 26-28 March Tickets: thenorthwall.com/whats-on/the-h…
I've been recommending Corey's Rock and The Rabbit Listened to our teachers and children..both beautiful books
Today is @mariecurieuk's #DayOfReflection - on the anniversary of the first lockdown, it's a time to remember those we have lost and support the bereaved ❤️ Books can help children to explore grief and loss, so we'd love to hear which stories you would recommend to families...
We have just received our delivery of the Kate Greenaway shortlist - they are totally stunning and hugely powerful stories..
Looking for some utterly beautiful illustrated books to brighten up your shelves? We're giving you the chance to win the entire Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist - eight super books with stunning pictures to gaze at: booktrust.org.uk/books-and-read…
Absolutely brilliant reading from one of our Yr 6s :) Can't wait for the official audiobook launch tomorrow morning!
We have another fantastic narration from Anur in Year 6 to tickle your tastebuds in anticipation of the whole audiobook later this week. @WorldBookDayUK #lockdownlibrary #distancelearning ow.ly/SCi050DMmyJ
Wohooo! Just a few hours to go!
On your bookmarks, get set, GO! With just one day to go, are you ready for #WorldBookDay? Let us know in the comments how you're celebrating with us this year, whether you're taking part at home or at school 😀
Another fab activity to enjoy on #WorldBookDay2021
For those that don't know, I'm the official @WorldBookDayUK Illustrator, and this Thursday is WORLD BOOK DAY! Plus, my brand new #DrawWithRob book is publishes on that very day too, so... I feel a #competition coming on... (see next tweet)
Two days to go (eek!). Are you ready for #WorldBookDay? Head to our website for oodles of ideas on how to celebrate with us this Thursday, and find out more about 2021's FREE £1 books! 📚 worldbookday.com
I cannot wait to launch this as part of our #WorldBookDay2021 celebrations! Watch this space...
It's @WorldBookDayUK this week and we are very excited to launch Chandlings' own audiobook. Over 50 staff and children have narrated it and the Chandlings community will have their own preview on Wednesday. Here is a snippet read by Skye. @BBCOxford ow.ly/XkyU50DMlve
What a brilliant video - I can't wait to share it with the children! Thank you all so much they're going to love it :)
WHAT a video!! 153 authors wishing your class and homeschoolers a Happy World Book Day - I've got a short message at 20:45 too. (Mega-thanks to @TheGavGav7 and @sophieinspace for pulling it all together!)
What better way to get in the World Book Day spirit!
To launch our 10 Minute Story Sharing playlist, we've partnered with the wonderful @roald_dahl team and @unicorn_theatre to bring you an exclusive, limited time only #WorldBookDay reading from The Twits. Click here to enjoy the magic: youtu.be/bMJf0wDeQ_Y
I LOVE this tune! Listening to it all the time and getting excited about #WorldBookDay2021 !
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the #WorldBookDay song possible! Thanks to the one & only @MrMCGramma @DeccaRecords @UMusicuk @RobBiddulph and all of the authors, illustrators and publishers whose books are in the song, including: @AndersenPress, @dc_litchfield
Very excited!
If you're a fan of #Indianstorytelling, you won't want to miss our next show - Tongue Tied & Twisted - with storyteller @PeterChandstory and music producer @PKCthefirst. Why not join us on 6 March for Indian tales with a contemporary twist?📖🎤 Tickets: bit.ly/2ZwNJZ2
We are very excited about #WorldBookDay and the launch of our very own audiobook! Coming soon...
Enjoy our brand new, FREE audiobooks while you get ready for World Book Day 2021! Whether you’re reading together with the family, or listening in your own time, find your next audiobook to tune into here: worldbookday.com/world-of-stori…
Thank you so much for organising this - we loved being part of it!
Thank you to our sponsors, authors, poets, performers and everyone who joined us for making this year’s Festival so spectacular. Over 300 schools and families joined our schools’ programmes and over 280 households watched the evening events; we could not be more delighted!
Yay!
Yay!! See you at 6pm today for our final tale of this half term..all the way from India!
It's our final Lockdown Library Tale before half-term. Have a look at Miss Brown's intro to find out what tonight's tale is about. See you back here at 6pm! #storytime #books #prepschools #remotelearning #creative #library
Some great words of advice here from the Scottish Book Trust on reading to little ones..
It's our final Lockdown Library Tale before half-term. Have a look at Miss Brown's intro to find out what tonight's tale is about. See you back here at 6pm! #storytime #books #prepschools #remotelearning #creative #library
We love The Brave Weaver story! We were reading The Diamond Anklet story from the Arabian Nights collection this week - turns out weavers are really incredible people!
How does a humble weaver defeat a marauding elephant, a man-eating tiger and an army of 500 soldiers? Find out in today's story, The Brave Weaver with the brilliant @PeterChandstory.🐘🐅🗡️ 📽️Watch & subscribe: youtu.be/FNkDXugSeOA 📖Learning resources: bit.ly/39RmYoj
Half term fun from Oxford's very own Story Museum :)
Come and join the fun this half term with our magical, musical bus ride for children and families. Help singer songwriter David Gibb find the perfect song for each of his passengers! Age 3-11🚌 🎶Rolling Down the Road Online 🎶Tickets: £10 per household storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/rolli…
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