Bookaboo

Bookaboo: Dustbin Dad With Warwick Davis

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Bookaboo

Dustbin Dad With Warwick Davis

ABC2 Kids | February 22, 2017

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Bookaboo plays the drums in his own rock band. Each program sees him at a different venue ready to play a concert - but there's a problem - he needs to hear a story before he can play.

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Bookaboo plays the drums in his own rock band. Each program sees him at a different venue ready to play a concert - but there's a problem - he needs to hear a story before he can play.

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Bookaboo imagines he's in space - floating amidst unidentified flying objects. Brought down to earth with a bump, he is joined by the Canadian astronaut, Julie Payette, who reads him Aliens Love Underpants.

Bookaboo: Aliens Love Underpants With Julie Payette

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo imagines he's in space - floating amidst unidentified flying objects. Brought down to earth with a bump, he is joined by the Canadian astronaut, Julie Payette, who reads him Aliens Love Underpants.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by brilliant Canadian film and TV actress Melinda Shankar who reads him A Bedtime for Bear.

Bookaboo: A Bedtime for Bear With Melinda Shankar

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by brilliant Canadian film and TV actress Melinda Shankar who reads him A Bedtime for Bear.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by Canadian film and tv actor Zaib Shaikh who reads him Whiffy Wilson, the Wolf Who Wouldn't Wash.

Bookaboo: Whiffy Wilson, The Wolf Who Wouldn't Wash

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by Canadian film and tv actor Zaib Shaikh who reads him Whiffy Wilson, the Wolf Who Wouldn't Wash.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the Canadian singer and songwriter Jacob Hoggard who reads him Toads on Toast by Linda Bailey and Colin Jack.

Bookaboo: Toads on Toast

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the Canadian singer and songwriter Jacob Hoggard who reads him Toads on Toast by Linda Bailey and Colin Jack.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by American actress Amy Jo Johnson who reads him The Talent Show.

Bookaboo: The Talent Show

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by American actress Amy Jo Johnson who reads him The Talent Show.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the Canadian actress, Sheila McCarthy who reads Walter and the No-need-to-worry Suit.

Bookaboo: Walter And The No-Need-To-Worry Suit

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the Canadian actress, Sheila McCarthy who reads Walter and the No-need-to-worry Suit.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the Canadian actor, Adam Beach, who reads him The Great Snortle Hunt.

Bookaboo: The Great Snortle Hunt

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the Canadian actor, Adam Beach, who reads him The Great Snortle Hunt.

Bookaboo, the Rock Puppy, needs a story a day or he just can't play. Fortunately, the actor Jason Priestley is on hand to deliver a wonderful reading of Warduff and the Corncob Caper by Matt Head.

Bookaboo: Warduff And The Corn Cob Caper

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the Rock Puppy, needs a story a day or he just can't play. Fortunately, the actor Jason Priestley is on hand to deliver a wonderful reading of Warduff and the Corncob Caper by Matt Head.

Can Simon Gregson coax Bookaboo back on stage when he reads him Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam?

Bookaboo: Shifty Mcgifty And Slippery Sam

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Can Simon Gregson coax Bookaboo back on stage when he reads him Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam?

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by Canadian rock star and actor Hugh Dillon who reads him Cookiebot! A Harry and Horsie Adventure.

Bookaboo: Cookiebot With Hugh Dillon

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by Canadian rock star and actor Hugh Dillon who reads him Cookiebot! A Harry and Horsie Adventure.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by world champion wrestler Bret Hart who reads him Larf.

Bookaboo: Larf With Bret Hart

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by world champion wrestler Bret Hart who reads him Larf.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by Canadian actor, writer and comedian of a thousand faces, Cathy Jones who reads him The Busy Beaver.

Bookaboo: The Busy Beaver With Cathy Jones

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by Canadian actor, writer and comedian of a thousand faces, Cathy Jones who reads him The Busy Beaver.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by canadian rock band Simple Plan's very own guitar player, Jeff Stinco who reads him My Think-a-Ma-Jink.

Bookaboo: My Think-A-Ma-Jink With Jeff Stinco

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by canadian rock band Simple Plan's very own guitar player, Jeff Stinco who reads him My Think-a-Ma-Jink.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by award-winning Canadian dancer Nico Archambault who reads him Stanley's Party.

Bookaboo: Stanley's Party With Nico Archambault

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by award-winning Canadian dancer Nico Archambault who reads him Stanley's Party.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the famous clown and mime artist James Keylon who shares the book Ping and Pong are Best Friends (mostly) with him.

Bookaboo: Ping and Pong Are Best Friends(Mostly)

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the famous clown and mime artist James Keylon who shares the book Ping and Pong are Best Friends (mostly) with him.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the Canadian comedian, Sean Cullen who reads him The Great Sheep Shenanigans.

Bookaboo: The Great Sheep Shenanigans

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play, he is joined by the Canadian comedian, Sean Cullen who reads him The Great Sheep Shenanigans.

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by the Canadian ice hockey player Georges Laraque, who movingly reads the book Leave Me Alone.

Bookaboo: Leave Me Alone

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo, the rock puppy, needs a book a day or he just can't play. He is joined by the Canadian ice hockey player Georges Laraque, who movingly reads the book Leave Me Alone.

Al Murray is waiting for Bookaboo to get on stage however no-one is there. This is not a problem for Al, as he has brought the Bookabag with Pooh!

Bookaboo: Pooh, Is That You Bertie?

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Al Murray is waiting for Bookaboo to get on stage however no-one is there. This is not a problem for Al, as he has brought the Bookabag with Pooh!

Ben Shephard is a huge fan and is desperate to see one of Bookaboo's incredible live performances! Seeing he needs some encouragement Ben knows that reading Splat The Cat by Rob Scotton always gets his bojo.

Bookaboo: Splat the Cat

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Ben Shephard is a huge fan and is desperate to see one of Bookaboo's incredible live performances! Seeing he needs some encouragement Ben knows that reading Splat The Cat by Rob Scotton always gets his bojo.

Hairy toes are probably something presenter Julian Clary is unfamiliar with, but that doesn't stop him carrying a copy of The Hairy Toe illustrated by Daniel Postgate if it means he can help his friend to get his bojo back.

Bookaboo: The Hairy Toe

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

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Sporty spice Mel C is getting ready to watch Bookaboo. Sneaking backstage, Bookaboo is in a bit of a state hoping her 'zig-a-zig ahhh' magic will help. Will Mel be able to save the day?

Bookaboo: No Matter What

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Sporty spice Mel C is getting ready to watch Bookaboo. Sneaking backstage, Bookaboo is in a bit of a state hoping her 'zig-a-zig ahhh' magic will help. Will Mel be able to save the day?

Finding out Bookaboo has lost his bojo, Meat Loaf jumps into action like a bat out of hell and brings out the Bookabag and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner by Steve Smallman and Joelle Dreidemy. Can Meat Loaf help Bookaboo?

Bookaboo: The Lamb Who Came For Dinner

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Finding out Bookaboo has lost his bojo, Meat Loaf jumps into action like a bat out of hell and brings out the Bookabag and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner by Steve Smallman and Joelle Dreidemy. Can Meat Loaf help Bookaboo?

Jack loves getting prizes and cups of all sizes, but if there's one thing he hates - it's being kissed. And with an army of aunts and uncles, there's no getting away from it.

Bookaboo: Kisses Are Yuk!

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

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Stinky is a beautiful baby warthog who just wants to play. But he's very smelly, and every time he tries to make friends, the tickly, buzzy flies cause absolute havoc.

Bookaboo: Stinky or How the Beautiful Smelly Wart Hog Found a Friend

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

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Bookaboo meets his biggest fan and discovers that while imitation might be a form of flattery it can still be scary. Fortunately Bernard Cribbins is there to read The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm by Paul Bright.

Bookaboo: The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Literacy

Bookaboo meets his biggest fan and discovers that while imitation might be a form of flattery it can still be scary. Fortunately Bernard Cribbins is there to read The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm by Paul Bright.

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