Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf

The Tiny World of Minibeasts 

Book 2

The Bloom Buddies🐝🦋🐞

One day when searching for the sweet sugary taste of nectar, Jack the Bee notices something is wrong in the garden. The flowers are not blooming. 

Jack needs to help the flowers and with the help of his friends, Lily the Butterfly and Pip the Ladybird, can they save their garden? 

This is a story about friendship, teamwork, a hint of heroism and the tricky business of pollination. 

The story is also followed by a few gentle suggestions on how the listeners can become a member of The Bloom Buddies themselves. Helping our pollinator friends. 

The front cover features a photograph of a beautiful flower my son drew me aged 5 years. 🌸

Suitability Age: 
2 to 8 years 

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Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

3rd of July 2026 

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Added Illustration of the flower on the cover by C. Flackett 

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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Echoes of Nature 🌿

Poem 3

Henry The Stag 🦌

Echoes of Nature is a Hygge inspired season in which I will be sharing my nature inspired poetry through little moments of calm. 

This season can be enjoyed by both children and grown ups. 

Henry The Stag is a short poem introducing children to the King of the Forest himself with a brief explaination of stag classifications and the shedding of antlers. 

Suitability Age: 
All ages 

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Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

24th April 2026 

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett and Dave Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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Rekha's Ramblings 

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Echoes of Nature 🌿

Poem 2

Komorebi ☀️🌳

Echoes of Nature is a Hygge inspired season in which I will be sharing my nature inspired poetry through little moments of calm. 

This season can be enjoyed by both children and grown ups. 

Komorebi is a simple short poem dedicated to the magic of the Japanese term for the way light reflects through the trees and leaves. 

Suitability Age: 
All ages 

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Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

5th March 2026 

Written and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Photography : Sam Eardley 2025 

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett and Dave Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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Echoes of Nature 🌿

Poem 1

An Ode to the Forest 🌳

Echoes of Nature is a Hygge inspired season in which I will be sharing my nature inspired poetry through little moments of calm. 

This season can be enjoyed by both children and grown ups. 

An Ode to the Forest is a simple short poem dedicated to the magic of woodland, and the simple life it can provide. 

Suitability Age: 
All ages 

Copyright: 

Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

23rd January 2025  

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett and Dave Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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The Adventures of Marshmallow 🐻‍❄️

Book 3

Marshmallow and Bon Bon Meet Santa 

🐻‍❄️🦊 🌲 

It's Christmas Eve in the Arctic. Whilst searching for the planet Mars, 

Marshmallow and Bon Bon spot something in the sky. 

Is it Santa and his reindeers?

And why is he landing nearby? 

Marshmallow and Bon Bon need to find out. 

A gentle rhyming tale of two friends, enjoying the joy of Christmas.

Suitability Age: 
2 years and upwards 

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Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

14th December 2025 

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett and Dave Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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Spellbound with Luna 

Book 1 

Luna the Kind Witch  🌙 🧹

Meet Luna the Kind Witch. Luna is sad because everyone thinks she is bad, because she is a witch!

One day when she comes across a crying boy with a broken toy, can Luna show him how kind she really is?

A gentle tale all about teaching children to not judge a book by its cover.

🤗

Suitability Age: 
2 years and upwards 

Copyright: 

Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

29th October 2025 

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett and Dave Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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Stand Out, Shine Bright 

Book 2 

Beautifully Me  🤗✴️💜

Beautifully Me is a collection of poems written by children. 

Join Evie, Teddy, Sofia, Gabriella, Grace and Sofia (Fifi),  as they tell you all about themselves 

This episode is a celebration of what makes us all beautifully us!

A celebration of what makes us different or similar to others. 

Join us and let's make some new friends together. 

💜

Suitability Age: 
2 years and upwards. 

Copyright: 

Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

29th August 2025 

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett and Dave Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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The Adventures of Marshmallow 

Book 2 

Marshmallow Meets Bon Bon 🐻‍❄️🦊

Dedicated to my own cub. 

When playing in a large snow pile, Marshmallow observes two little paws and a long bushy tail poking out.

Who could this animal be? 

Why are they asking for help?

Why are they stuck in the snow? 

And why do they look different to Marshmallow?

A story of adventure, friendship and celebrating what makes us who we are.

Suitability Age: 
2 years and upwards. 

Copyright: 

Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

25th July 2025 

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett and Dave Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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Breathe, Bloom and Be Mindful 

Book 1

Dancing Dandelion 🌼🤍💛

Learn all about the life cycle of a dandelion told through poetry. Written and developed to help promote mindfulness and promote positive mental health for children. Ideal for a bedtime story and promoting a calm environment. 

Suitability Age: 
2 years and upwards. 

Copyright: 

Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

6th June 2025 

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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The Tiny World of Minibeasts 

Book 1 

A Minibeast Tale 

🐝🦋🐞🐜🕷️🐌

Join Jack, Lily, Pip, Tiny, Boris and Joe as they journey through the garden. 

A tale told through poetry to introduce children to our Minibeast friends. 

Each poem has been written in a simple way to show the characteristics of each Minibeast for children as young as two years old to enjoy. 

At the end of the episode there is a simple explanation of a few Minibeast activities to extend children's learning and to help support the habitats of our new friends from the story. 

Suitability Age:
2 years and upwards. 

Copyright: 

Sarah J. Flackett

Storytime with Sarah's Little Bookshelf 

18th April 2025 

Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Sarah J. Flackett

Edited and Production by Sarah J. Flackett and Dave Flackett 

Music: Royalty Free / Public Domain 

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