Bookaboo
With an increasing number of parents lacking confidence in their own literacy skills and one in five children leaving primary school, unable to read, the series aimed to highlight the fun that can be had when adults and children share a book.
Episode guide
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The Lamb Who Came for Dinner
Bookaboo, the famous rock puppy, is getting ready to go on stage -- but he has lost his bojo and can't perform! Eagerly waiting for the concert to start is rock legend Meatloaf, who goes ba…
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More Pants
Waltzing into town is the lovely Alesha Dixon, who has come to dance the night away to Bookaboo's music. But the stage is empty! Alesha finds Bookaboo, and before he knows it, she brings ou…
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The Night Pirates
Bookaboo is struggling to perform his famous drum routine -- but Children's Laureate Michael Rosen is on hand to help out. Michael knows all the best stories around and picks one of his fav…
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That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown
As Bookaboo is getting ready to go on stage, he suddenly realizes that he cannot perform. But Amanda Holden pops in with the Bookabag and the book "That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown," by C…
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Whatever
Former England goalkeeper David Seaman towers above the crowd as he waits for the concert to start. But there is a key player missing -- Bookaboo! Armed with his favorite story, "Whatever,"…
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Pooh! Is That You Bertie?
Al Murray is waiting for Bookaboo to get on stage -- but there's no one there. Curious about the delay, Al heads for the Bookabus, where he finds Bookaboo unable to perform. But Al has brou…
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A Mummy for Owen
Fern Britton gives Bookaboo an early wake-up call when she arrives to interview the famous rock puppy -- only to find that he's lost his bojo! Luckily, Fern knows just what to do. The Booka…
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Class Two at the Zoo
Bookaboo is running around searching for someone to share a book with him before he goes on stage, but to no avail. Then out of the dark, actor Robson Green appears, carrying the Bookabag w…
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Norma Snows
As everyone chants for Bookaboo, the stage is empty -- can anyone help? Up steps Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes, armed with the Bookabag and "Norma Snows," by Paula Metcalf. Can sh…
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The Hairy Toe
Hairy toes are probably something that Julian Clary is unfamiliar with -- but that doesn't stop him carrying around a copy of "The Hairy Toe" if it means he can help Bookaboo get his bojo b…
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No Matter What
Mel C reads "No Matter What" to drum-playing rock puppy Bookaboo.
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Splat the Cat
Ben Shepherd is a huge fan and is desperate to see one of Bookaboo's live performances. When he sees that the puppy is missing, he guesses that he might have a touch of stage fright and goe…
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The Cow That Laid an Egg
Kym Marsh has always dreamed of performing on stage with her pop star pal Bookaboo -- but when she arrives, he's nowhere to be seen. When Kym finds out he is hiding in the Bookabus, she kno…
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Burger Boy
Benny liked burgers. Benny loved burgers. Burgers were the only food that Benny would eat. His mom warned him that he'd turn into a burger one day. And one day, Benny did!
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Don't Wake the Bear, Hare!
From deep in the woods came a rumbling sound. So grumbly and loud it was shaking the ground! The animals crept up and what did they see? A huge hairy bear fast asleep in their tree!
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Wolf's Magnificent Master Plan
Wolf's last rotten tooth is throbbing and he longs to eat something other than soup. So he comes up with a cunning plan, and with his brand new teeth he goes in search of supper!
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A Visitor for Bear
Bear doesn't like visitors. He even has a sign to warn them off. So when a small, grey, bright-eyed mouse appears on his doorstep while he's making breakfast, he is furious!
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The Wolf's Story - What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood
This funny version of the classic is retold from a fresh perspective -- the Wolf's!
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Grill Pan Eddy
Grill Pan Eddy is an irrepressible, noisy and unwanted addition to the household, and a hilarious battle of wits ensues as the family tries to get rid of him!
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Mum and Dad Glue
A little boy tries to find a pot of parent glue to stick his mom and dad back together. His parents have come undone, and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on and mak…
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The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm
Baby Bear, Little Bear and Young Bear are scared of the storm. So one by one, they climb into bed with their mom and dad.
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Dogs Don't Do Ballet
Biff is no ordinary dog. Biff likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes.
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The Spider and the Fly
A delightfully creepy version of the popular 19th-century cautionary tale that begins: "Will you walk into my parlor?", said the Spider to the Fly.
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Kisses Are Yuk!
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. What is a boy t…
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Stinky!: Or How the Beautiful Smelly Warthog Found a Friend
Stinky is a beautiful baby warthog who just wants to play. But he's very smelly, and every time that he tries to make friends, the tickly, buzzy flies cause absolute havoc.
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Tortoise vs Hare: The Rematch
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it's Race Night Live, and that means it's time for the race you've all been waiting for -- Tortoise vs Hare, The Rematch!
