FREE Schools Livestream: Little Big Stories for Young Readers

FREE KS1–Lower KS2 livestream with top children's authors, draw-alongs, readings & mystery fun. Watch live or replay for 7 days.

Mr Dilly Meets: Little Big Stories

📅 Tuesday 19 May • 11:00am BST
🎯 Best for: KS1 – Lower KS2 (ages 5–8)
📺 Watch live or on-demand for 7 days

Join Mr Dilly for a fun, imaginative livestream designed especially for younger, emerging and reluctant readers.

This special Little Big Stories event celebrates the joy of reading through adventure, mystery, humour and creativity — showing children that even small stories can lead to big ideas.

Perfect for encouraging reading for pleasure, the event is packed with lively storytelling, brilliant illustrations and interactive moments to spark imagination.

Featuring authors & illustrators

Laura Ellen Anderson (pre-recorded) — Star Kitties - Detective Kitty is on the Case!
From the bestselling creator of Amelia Fang, meet the adorable Star Kitties in a magical, highly illustrated adventure full of friendship, mystery and fun.

Meg McLaren (live) — Watts & Whiskerton: The Great Glacier Hotel Heist
A charming and clever detective story featuring a dog-and-cat duo solving a snowy mystery packed with clues, humour and suspense.

Jennifer Bell & Sarah Horne (live) — Buck & Ears Pirate Detectives
A hilarious pirate mystery full of puzzles, clues and laugh-out-loud moments, perfect for readers who love to join in and solve the case.

Gareth Hopkins & Beatrice Blue (live) — Super Mega Tortoise
A funny, heartwarming story about a giant tortoise who learns about friendship, kindness and better ways to have fun.

What to expect

• Live author chats hosted by Mr Dilly
• Short readings and story hooks from each book
• Two draw-alongs with Laura Ellen Anderson and Meg McLaren
• Mystery, adventure and puzzle-solving fun
• A celebration of creativity, imagination and storytelling

Why take part?

• Perfect for emerging and reluctant readers
• Encourages reading for pleasure at an early stage
• Supports creativity through drawing and storytelling
• Introduces a range of fun, accessible book styles
• Flexible viewing with 7-day replay

How to watch

• Your viewing link will be emailed 48 hours before the event
• The stream plays on the Mr Dilly website via YouTube
• Please check your school firewall allows YouTube access