Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes is a hilarious, high-energy rhyming adventure from two master storytellers – Michael Rosen and MC Grammar.

In this brilliantly bonkers episode of AIYC, Michael and MC join host Helen Mulley to explore rap, rhyme and collaborative writing, sharing practical ideas to help children fall in love with language.

To support this episode, a free resources pack, including teaching notes, planning sheets, extracts from the book, working wall materials and more, is available at https://www.teachwire.net/podcasts/michael-rosen-mc-grammar/

This episode is divided into three sections, which can be listened to in one go, spread across several lessons, or used individually.

Section 1 starts at 00:00 Section 2 starts at 12:58 Section 3 starts at 33:40

We're delighted to be back with The Bestest Story in the World... Ever! – a funny, fast-paced book by storyteller and author Chip Colquhoun.

In this episode of AIYC, Chip joins host Helen Mulley to explore where stories come from, how we borrow and reshape ideas from other tales, and why storytelling matters in everyday life.

To support this episode, a free resources pack, including teaching notes, planning sheets, extracts from the book, working wall materials and more, is available at https://www.teachwire.net/podcasts/chip-colquhoun/

This episode is divided into three sections, which can be listened to in one go, spread across several lessons, or used individually.

Section 1 starts at 00:00 Section 2 starts at 14:05 Section 3 starts at 38:25

Anyone who pre-orders Bestest Story in the World Ever before 10th September 2026 can enter a draw to win a free school author visit from Chip Colquhoun by uploading their receipt at Epic Tales.

30 schools will win in total, with entries rolling over each month for more chances to win. Buying from a bookshop could double your chances, since bookshops can also nominate schools directly.

In this very special episode, current Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho talks to Helen about his hopes and ambitions for his time as Laureate - and especially, his flagship project: 'Poetry Prompts', which invites everyone in the nation to become a poet, through weekly videos exploring different aspects of the craft.

A resources pack, including teaching notes, planning sheets, working wall elements and more is available to support this episode at bit.ly/JCoelhopack.

This episode is divided into three sections, which can be listened to in one go, as a sequence spread over several days, or in isolation. If you only have time to listen to one, we recommend section 2, which includes Joseph reading his poem This Bear.

• Section 1 starts at 00:00
• Section 2 starts at 07:48
• Section 3 starts at 21.23

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