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CIRCUS ESCAPE

When Billy went to the circus, he saw lions, clowns, acrobats and some elephants. Minny the elephant wasn't very happy, so what do you think she did? Read and listen to the story.
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ali and the magic carpet
Ali has found a magic carpet in his uncle's shop. Where will the carpet take him? What will he see? Who will he meet? Read a story.
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The Lucky Envelope
It's time for a holiday! Dalia wants to go to the beach - but her family has other ideas. Where will Dalia's family go on holiday? Read the story.
Image - a girl dreams of holiday
the cold planet
Neila is an alien. She lives on a cold planet and nothing can grow. Can Billy and Splodge help her? Read the story.
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my dad
Lottie is 10 years old and she lives in England with her dad and sister. Listen to her talk about her dad. Is Lottie's dad like your dad?
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abc zoo
A strange animal has arrived at the ABC Zoo. Where will it go? Find out where the zookeeper will put the new animal in this story.
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spycat
The evil villain Ratty wants to take over the world. Join Spycat as he travels round the world looking for Ratty. Can you help Spycat solve the clues?
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the animal shelter
There are lots of animals at the animal shelter. The Good family wants to adopt an animal to take home and look after. Which animal will they adopt? Read and listen to a story.
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the mummy
Basma and Hossam are on holiday with their parents. They are visiting the Pyramids near Cairo in Egypt. But they find something very strange in one of the pyramids. Read the story and find out what happens to them.
Image - two children inside a pyramid
dinosaur dig
It's Sonia's birthday and she's got a new computer game. But when she starts playing, something strange happens! Watch and read Dinosaur Dig.
Image - girl with a golden bone
superhero high
Peter is looking around his cousin's school, but it's a very special one - it's a school where children learn to be superheroes! Have a look around Superhero High.
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no dogs!
Katie and Jaia are having great fun at the playground, and Jessie wants to play too. But he can't...because he's a dog. Read and listen to a story about a dog who wants to go on the swings!
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the voyage of the animal orchestra
The animal orchestra is on the ship, Symphony. But the ship has hit a rock and it is sinking. The animals have found a desert island. But how will they leave the island? Read a story.
Image - an animal band
one moment around the world
It's five o'clock in the afternoon in London and Ryan is watching the TV. What time is it in other parts of the world? What are other children doing at this moment? Read and listen to a story.
Image - a boy is sitting on a sofa and watching TV
planet earth
Katie and Jaia are on a school trip with the other children in their class. They're visiting the Planet Earth Museum. Visit the museum with them, and learn lots about our planet.
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ratty robs a bank
The evil Ratty and his gang are going to rob the Bank of Britain. The police haven't got a clue. Can Spycat stop Ratty before it's too late? Read and listen to a story.
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record breakers
The girl in this story really wants to be a record breaker. Will she break a record?
what will I be when I grow up?
Will the boy work with animals like the rest of his family?
my favourite day
Find out about Diwali, Eid al-fitr, Christmas and Chinese New Year. What's your favourite day?
the lucky seed
Read about a seed that fell from the farmer's cart.
the story of quinine
Quinine is a medicine that helps to fight a disease called malaria. It is traditionally made from a plant found in the rainforests in South America. Find out more.
the first marathon
The marathon is a 42 kilometre race. Read about the first one.
i couldn't believe my eyes
How many people were there on Hassan Street going to school at 7 o'clock?
my secret team
Boxton Rovers or Boxton United? Which football team does the boy support - in secret?
the haunted house
Bob the dog has run off into a big, old, scary house. Can the children find Bob?
THE TREASURE MAP
Sarah and Sanjay have found a bottle. There's a treasure map inside it. Will they find the treasure?
I'm too ill
Siriwat isn't feeling very well. Can his dad and the doctor help him?
buzz and bob's big adventure
Read a story about Buzz and Bob on holiday at an adventure camp.
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