Tina is nervous. Really nervous. It’s her turn to do Show and Tell at school and she doesn’t know what to say or do. She is in reception and feels overwhelmed. Fortunately, someone special lives in the garden in her block of flats. It’s a tortoise. A tortoise called Shelly. She is over 100 years old and has wisdom to match her years. She has advice and encouragement galore, plus she likes to sing.  Can Tina find something to talk about? Will she find the courage to speak in front of her class? Will they like what she has to say? Listen to find out.

Highlights include - a catchy song about poo, a cabinet of curiosities and meeting an Antipodean aunt called Kylie.

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Performed and written by Josie & Jemma @shellyandthecandokids

Edited by @benjamincuts

Backing music sourced from the wonderful @artlist.io

Shelly artwork @efabm

With thanks to and in memory of Chris Stuart who wrote our opening number. 

*These stories are meant to be light-hearted. We are not child psychologists, so always find qualified sources of information/support for your children.

*all swear words from our unqualified (in everything but showing-off) tortoise beeped! 

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