Free KS1 & KS2 Literature Videos

Treasure Island (1977)

RL Stevenson's famous tale of pirate gold and skulduggery on the high seas.

Just William

When the Bott family move into Croombe Hall, William and The Outlaws are horrified to learn that they are banned from playing in the woods. But the worst is yet...

Watership Down (2018)

Animated adaptation of the novel by Richard Adams telling the story of a gang of rabbits who embark on an epic adventure in search of a new home.

War Horse (2011)

It is 1914, and struggling Devon farmer Ted Narracott buys a remarkable but unsuitable horse at auction. His son Albert names him Joey and, under pressure f...

The Secret Garden

Orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at Misselthwaite Manor from India to find a sad house full of mysteries. She's determined to discover more about them.

The Railway Children (2008)

Joanna Tope reads from E Nesbit's classic 1906 children's novel which tells the story of the trials and adventures of a middle-class Edwardian fa...

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1991)

Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated from London at the beginning of the Second World War, littl...

Stig of the Dump

Whilst exploring the woods, Barney stumbles across the village bullies, the Snarget brothers building a den. Chased by the brothers, Barney topples over the...

The BFG (2016)

An exciting tale of a young girl named Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant, who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Two of the world's gr...

The Borrowers (2011)

After being discovered by 'human beans', a family of borrowers - tiny people who live under the floorboards - must leave their home.

Billionaire Boy

Father and son Len and Joe Spud have very little, but they become overnight billionaires when Len invents a new toilet roll. Comedy adaptation of the book by...

Grandpa's Great Escape

A former WWII flying ace is determined to escape from his carehome for one last adventure. Adaptation of the book by David Walliams.

Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland | Mother Love

Mother Love, a dark and powerful fairy tale of maternal jealousy retold by Sara Maitland. It's read by Lia Williams.

Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland | The Gingerbread Business

Acclaimed short story writer Sara Maitland gives a magical spin to the story of Hansel and Gretel, in The Ging...

Big Cook Little Cook | Cinderella

Ben and Small make Cinderella a pumpkin pie, and in return she leaves Ben her broom to play on.

Big Cook Little Cook | Humpty Dumpty

Ben and Small are doing a jigsaw puzzle, but unfortunately they find some pieces are missing.

Big Cook Little Cook | Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill come into the cafe and Ben and Small make them a delicious citrus punch.

Big Cook Little Cook | Pied Piper

Today's customer is the Pied Piper, who eats some potato rats, then helps the duo solve their rodent problem.

Big Cook Little Cook | Little Red Riding Hood

Ben and Small make a delicious flowery basket as a treat for Little Red Riding Hood.

Big Cook Little Cook | Rumplestiltskin

Ben and Small are deciding on names for their pet rabbits when Rumplestiltskin enters the cafe.

CBeebies Presents | Hansel & Gretel

Inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm tale, the stars of CBeebies bring the enchanting story of Hansel & Gretel to life with a vibrant 8...

How Anansi got long legs | Happy Tent Tales

Anansi the spider accepted eight different invitations to dine. To get to all eight proved a stretch too far!

Jack and the Beanstalk | Tellytales

The English tale in which Jack sells the family cow for some magic beans.

Lion and the Jackal | Happy Tent Tales

When the mighty lion discovers the jackal has stolen his food, he lies in wait for the thief in a deep gorge.

The Giant's Causeway | Happy Tent Tales

A giant from Scotland decides to cross the sea to Ireland but comes face to face with an Irish giant determined the Scottish ogre wil...

King Midas | Tellytales

An adaptation of the Greek myth about King Midas.

The Golden Harp | Happy Tent Tales

Three travellers knock on the door of a Welshman singing alone in his house and find him warm and welcoming.

Muri on the Moon | Tellytales

A story based on a traditional African tale from Kenya.

Three Billy Goats Gruff | Happy Tent Tales

Three Billy Goats Gruff longed to cross a bridge to graze on a lush meadow beyond, but a big bad troll who liked to eat goat lived...

The Emperor and the Nightingale | Tellytales

A Hans Christian Andersen story in which a Chinese emperor learns that all that glitters is not gold.

The Sun and the Wind | Happy Tent Tales

The wind and the sun have a competition to see who is strongest. The challenge is to see who can remove the coats from the backs of t...

The Golden Duck | Tellytales

Featuring a traditional Polish story about a shoemaker.

The Talkative Tortoise | Happy Tent Tales

When their watering holes dry up, two geese and a very talkative tortoise have a plan to find a new home with plenty of water, but ...

The Magic Porridge | Tellytales

Featuring a Russian tale about Lilya and the squirrel boy.

The Palace of the Seals | Tellytales

Featuring a tale from the coast of North Scotland.

The Racing Princess | Tellytales

Adapted from a traditional Native American tale.

The Snake Charmer | Tellytales

A traditional Indian story about Ashok and his snake.

The Sword in the Stone | Tellytales

The well-known Welsh legend of Arthur and his sword. Meet Merlin and other colourful characters.

The Wonderful Fruit Tree | Tellytales

Featuring a tale from South America, where fruits of every kind come floating past a village.

The Woodcarver and the Princess | Tellytales

Beautiful princess Endah receives some precious gifts and has to choose her favourite one.

Once Upon a Time | The Boy who Cried Wolf

The Boy Who Cried Wolf told using interpretive dance.

Tales of Aesop | Tortoise and the Hare

Tom Baker narrates The Tortoise and the Hare.