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Bandit the Blue Tit Storybook | New Release for Kids

Meet Bandit the Blue Tit – Our New Children’s Storybook!

We’re thrilled to announce the release this year of our Bandit the Blue Tit storybook! This enchanting children’s wildlife tale is designed for kids aged 3–10 and is packed with adventure, beautiful illustrations, interactive colouring pages, and downloadable audio tracks.

With Bandit, children can explore the world of nature, learn about British wildlife, and discover the joy of storytelling in a fun and educational way.

About Bandit the Blue Tit

Bandit and his partner Willow are looking for a home to raise their brood of chicks after their first nest site is destroyed by a bad storm. They luckily find an empty nest box and the story unfolds, much like what is actually happening right now in gardens across the land as the nesting season continues. Through our adventures, children learn about caring for wildlife, protecting their environment, and making a positive impact on the world around them.

        

Why a Blue Tit?

Blue tits are iconic garden birds in the UK, known for their bright feathers and playful behaviour. Bandit and his partner Willow, bring these traits to life, helping children connect with real-life wildlife while enjoying an engaging and meaningful story.

Supported By / Special Thanks

We are delighted to acknowledge the incredible support from experts who helped enhance the Bandit the Blue Tit storybook with their knowledge and insights. Their contributions have made the story richer, more accurate, and even more engaging for children.

A huge thank you to:

Their expertise ensures that Bandit the Blue Tit is not only fun and entertaining but also educational and scientifically informed.

Learning Through Play

Our storybooks combine fun with education. Children can:

  • Learn about British wildlife and garden conservation
  • Develop environmental awareness and responsibility from a young age
  • Follow the actions/messages to bring new life into their gardens and green spaces
  • Improve literacy and listening skills while following the audio story
  • Express creativity through colouring and drawing activities

By engaging with Bandit’s story, children gain knowledge about nature while enjoying a playful, interactive experience.

Order a copy of Bandit the Blue Tit Storybook today!

Don’t miss out! Order your copy of Bandit the Blue Tit storybook today and give your child a magical journey into the world of British wildlife.

Why You’ll Love Bandit

Parents, teachers, and children love our storybooks because they combine entertaining storytelling with important educational messages. Bandit helps children connect with nature, develop creativity, and understand wildlife conservation in a fun and age-appropriate way.

For enquiries or bulk orders for schools, contact us at Hello@talesfrommotherearth.co.uk

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Introducing our storybook ‘Sitka Spruce the Amazing Timber Tree’ in Welsh!

NEW storybook ‘Sitka Spruce the Amazing Timber Tree’ in Welsh!

Tales from Mother Earth is delighted to announce the launch of Sbriwsen Sitka – y Goeden Bren Ryfeddol, the Welsh translation of Sitka Spruce the Amazing Timber Tree! This is our very first children’s audio/picture storybook produced in another language—and it’s now being sent out to all 1,277 primary schools in Wales, in both Welsh and English. This means that teachers can begin to build bilingual language lesson plans around the story in time for the new school year.

The Welsh version of the storybook was launched at WoodBUILD25, an annual two-day conference for the timber industry, held this year on 3–4 June in Llandudno. Organised by Woodknowledge Wales, the event brings together timber and construction stakeholders to collaborate, innovate and drive meaningful change. The conference proved to be the perfect setting for the book launch. To much applause, Gary Newman, CEO of Woodknowledge Wales, presented Sbriwsen Sitka to a room packed with interest during the celebration dinner.

“We’re thrilled to support the Welsh-language launch of Sitka Spruce the Amazing Timber Tree. It’s a wonderful example of how storytelling can spark curiosity in children about the natural world and the vital role timber plays in our lives. By reaching every primary school in Wales, this bilingual storybook helps us grow a future generation that values forests, materials and sustainability – in both Welsh and English.” Gary Newman, CEO, Woodknowledge Wales

Together with Morgan Sindall Construction and other enthusiastic partners, Woodknowledge Wales was instrumental in helping us develop the original English version of Sitka Spruce the Amazing Timber Tree in 2024—and now they’ve helped bring the Welsh version to life.

New Production Requirement

Translating a book into a language we don’t personally speak is a huge act of trust. Fortunately, we worked closely with the expert team at Cymen, who provided a wonderful Welsh translation that perfectly captured our words, passion, and tone. This care and attention extended to the supporting resources too, such as our newly created Welsh crossword puzzle, which was thoroughly checked and approved.

Because our books have a strong audio element, it was vital to find two talented Welsh speakers to bring the characters of Mother Earth and Sitka to life. That’s where tinint, a production and broadcast company based in Wales, stepped in. Their casting and production work brought just the right warmth, friendliness and energy to match the original English voices.

Our sincere thanks go to the brilliant team at Woodknowledge Wales for overseeing this development—what a great collaboration it has been!

Available now from our website shop

 

 

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