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Upsy Down Town by Sue Hendra Video

Upsy Down Town by Sue Hendra | Fun Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

Upsy Down Town by Sue Hendra is a fun and whimsical children's book that encourages young readers to think creatively and outside of the box. The book follows a group...

Upsy Down Town by Sue Hendra | Fun Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

Upsy Down Town by Sue Hendra is a fun and whimsical children's book that encourages young readers to think creatively and outside of the box. The book follows a group...

Mrs Armitage Queen by Quentin Blake Video

Mrs. Armitage: Queen of the Road by Quentin Blake | Fun Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road by Quentin Blake is a delightful children's book that teaches young readers about the joy of adventure and the importance of innovation. The book...

Mrs. Armitage: Queen of the Road by Quentin Blake | Fun Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road by Quentin Blake is a delightful children's book that teaches young readers about the joy of adventure and the importance of innovation. The book...

No, David! by David Shannon Video

No, David! by David Shannon | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr Tim

No, David! by David Shannon is a charming and relatable children's book that teaches young readers about the consequences of their actions and the importance of following rules. The book...

No, David! by David Shannon | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr Tim

No, David! by David Shannon is a charming and relatable children's book that teaches young readers about the consequences of their actions and the importance of following rules. The book...

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words by P. D. Eastmann Video

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words by P.D. Eastman | Fun Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words by P. D. Eastman is a fun and educational book that can help children develop their vocabulary and reading skills. The book follows a...

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words by P.D. Eastman | Fun Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words by P. D. Eastman is a fun and educational book that can help children develop their vocabulary and reading skills. The book follows a...

Today I will fly by Mo Willems Video

Today I will fly by Mo Willems | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr Tim

Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems is a delightful book that teaches children about the importance of perseverance and believing in oneself. The main character, a determined little bird,...

Today I will fly by Mo Willems | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr Tim

Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems is a delightful book that teaches children about the importance of perseverance and believing in oneself. The main character, a determined little bird,...

Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland

Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr Tim

Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland is a fantastic book for young children. With colorful illustrations and simple rhymes, it is an engaging read that will capture the attention...

Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr Tim

Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland is a fantastic book for young children. With colorful illustrations and simple rhymes, it is an engaging read that will capture the attention...

Press Here by Herve Tullet

Press Here by Herve Tullet | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr Tim

Press Here by Hervé Tullet is an interactive children's picture book that encourages kids to use their imaginations and engage with the book through simple actions like pressing, shaking, and...

Press Here by Herve Tullet | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr Tim

Press Here by Hervé Tullet is an interactive children's picture book that encourages kids to use their imaginations and engage with the book through simple actions like pressing, shaking, and...

Listen To My Trumpet Video

Listen to My Trumpet by Mo Willems | Fun Storytime Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

Written by Mo Willems. Read Aloud by Mr Tim.  Listen to My Trumpet! is a children's book written and illustrated by Mo Willems. The book is part of the Elephant...

Listen to My Trumpet by Mo Willems | Fun Storytime Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

Written by Mo Willems. Read Aloud by Mr Tim.  Listen to My Trumpet! is a children's book written and illustrated by Mo Willems. The book is part of the Elephant...

The Gruffalo Video Read Aloud

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson | Fun Storytime Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson is a captivating children's book about a clever mouse who takes a walk in the woods and encounters various creatures. When confronted by predators, the mouse...

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson | Fun Storytime Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian

Mr Tim

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson is a captivating children's book about a clever mouse who takes a walk in the woods and encounters various creatures. When confronted by predators, the mouse...

  • Mr. Tim, an IB School Librarian with a British accent, reads aloud classic children’s books by Eric Carle, Julia Donaldson, PD Eastman, and more! Perfect for young English learners worldwide, including kindergarten, preschool, and elementary students in Japan. Recorded during COVID to support remote learning. Contact us to request a book to be read aloud. Bookmark This Page and/or Subscribe to Our Emails!

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Reading stories in Japanese classrooms

  • Book - Press Here

    Parents enjoy listening to stories too :-)

  • Book - Press Here

    Sit on the floor with the students. Makes eye contact easier.

  • Japanese Middle School English Story Time

    No, David. No!

    Allow students to absorb each new page before reading. Top tip: for the page where David runs down the street substitute Davids name for names of the students or the classroom teacher. Hilarity will ensue.

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