Artburst Stories

Listen to our original stories – written, performed, and illustrated by the Artburst team!

Marge Monster

Listen to the story of ‘Marge Monster’ and the Terrible Stink, exploring feelings of isolation and worries about getting back to playing and re-building friendships. Will she ever get back to the Bubbling Bog? Can she remember how to play with her friends? Written by Amy & Tony Bicât, illustrated by Libby Bickerton with music by Antony Elvin.

Marge Monster Story Time
Marge Monster Story Time (BSL Version)

The story is accompanied by fun creative-making activities, including ‘Happy Place’ and ‘Friendship Chain’ craft activities with free downloadable Step-by-Step Guides and Templates so you can make along at home or at school. Our resources integrate Makaton signing and BSL in-vision.  Oh, and don’t forget to learn The Monster Wiggle Song!

Click here for some Monster Crafts!

Awesome Arani

Listen to the story of ‘Awesome Arani’ with Alice. Written by Amy Bicât and Daisy Porter.

Awesome Arani Story Time with Alice
Awesome Arani Story Time with Alice (BSL Version)

Billy Goat’s Gruff

Listen to the story of ‘Billy Goat’s Gruff’ with Ben. Written by Amy and Tony Bicât.

Billy Goat’s Gruff Story Time with Ben
Billy Goat’s Gruff Story Time with Ben (BSL Version)

BSL Classic Children’s Stories

Listen to the story of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ with Daisy, and ‘Elves & The Shoemaker’ with Amy. Written by Amy and Tony Bicât.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story Time with Daisy (with BSL)
Elves & The Shoemaker Story Time with Amy
(with BSL)