Bringing Books to Life 2
An adventure into the worlds of some of the best children's books written for primary-age children. Featuring Nelly the Monster Sitter and Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off.
Bringing Books to Life is back, taking us on another wonderful adventure into the worlds of some of the best books written for primary-age children. The real and animated worlds collide to suggest the wonder that is contained within the pages of each book and the larger-than-life imaginations of a range of celebrity presenters. We learn how these celebrities discovered books, what reading means to them and why they love to dive into a good story.
From comedies like Nelly the Monster Sitter, through to action in Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off and voyages into the amazing words and worlds of Benjamin Zephaniah, Jacqueline Wilson and Anthony Horowitz, the programme touches on the huge range of reading experiences available to young people. It also encourages viewers to explore and develop their own taste in books.
The hour-long show features the following presenters and some amazing books:
1: Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce - presented by Ed Petrie (All Over the Place)
2: My Naughty Little Sister by Dorothy Edwards - presented by Aimee Kelly (Wolfblood)
3: Wolven by Di Toft - presented by Ceallach Spellman (Friday Download)
4: Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler - presented by Anjli Mohindra (Sarah Jane Adventures)
5: Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah - presented by Alexander Vlahos (Merlin)
6: Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off by Dan Freedman - presented by Eniola Aluko (Team GB/England Women's Football Team) and Gareth Barry (Manchester City/England footballer) featuring Dan Edwards (Match of the Day Kickabout)
7: Nelly the Monster Sitter by Kes Gray - presented by Sarah Hadland (Miranda)
8: Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce - presented by Ade Adepitan (Team GB Paralympian)
9: Lizzie Zipmouth by Jacqueline Wilson - presented by Nina Wadia (EastEnders)
10: The Falcon's Malteser by Anthony Horowitz - presented by Scott Haran and Percelle Ascott (Wizards vs Aliens).
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Clips
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'Nelly the Monster Sitter' by Kes Gray
Duration: 05:59
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'Wolven' by Di Toft
Duration: 06:13
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'Tom's Midnight Garden' by Philippa Pearce
Duration: 05:52
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'Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate' by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
Duration: 05:50
Broadcasts
- Thu 21 Mar 2013 04:00
- Thu 16 May 2013 05:00
- Fri 28 Jun 2013 05:00
- Fri 27 Sep 2013 05:00
- Tue 19 Nov 2013 05:00
- Fri 7 Mar 2014 04:55
- Tue 8 Jul 2014 05:00
- Tue 9 Sep 2014 05:00
- Tue 16 Sep 2014 05:00
- Wed 13 May 2015 05:00
- Fri 22 May 2015 05:00