Percy's Birthday Harbour Band (Aurorasauras & Artie Bear, Book 36)

Aurorasauras & Artie Bear, Book 36 by Paul Rawly

Percy is getting his blue boat ready when Polly appears with a birthday card and a new navy beanie. In the afternoon, she has another idea: "We're making you a harbour band!" But where are the instruments? "We're listening for them first."

Standing safely on the harbour path with Peggy, the friends hear a rope tapping a mast, water slapping against a boat and a bell ringing once. At home, they copy the sounds with wooden spoons, a drum, a shaker and a tray of beads, and Kit chooses the shaker, with his headphones close by. When everyone plays together, the sounds tumble over one another. So they try one sound at a time, with quiet spaces in between, and Pip rings the little chime just once.

A gentle story about music, listening and bringing someone's favourite place to them.

The story is followed by 10 activity pages with story questions, feelings prompts and drawing spaces to share together. For children aged 3 to 7.

What you get: an instant digital download (PDF, 24 illustrated pages) to read on any computer, tablet or phone.