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The Island of Brilliant!Author: Frank Cottrell Boyce and Nadia Shireen
Nadia Shireen and Frank Cottrell Boyce have been shipwrecked on the Island of Brilliant with nothing but a pair of hammocks, a pile of childrens books and the worlds greatest ukulele band (The Ukulele Uff Trio) to keep them going. Everyone wants the best for their children. Everyone should know that reading for pleasure not only increases educational attainment but also helps build happiness and resilience. If youre going to read for pleasure you need choice. Nadia and Frank will be chatting about whats new and brilliant in childrens writing with the help of visitors to the island and reviews delivered via sea-shell from the doyen of childrens literature critics, Emily Drabble from Book Trust. Music: The Ukulele Uff Trio Producer: Geoff Bird Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Kids & Family, Stories for Kids Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Phil Tite
Episode 35
Thursday, 11 December, 2025
With Christmas just a short sleigh-ride away, we've done the impossible - created a ripple in that allows an actual teacher to have chance to visit the island even though it's their busiest time of the year. Phil Tite is an inspirational figure, championing reading in class and creating extraordinary moments that his pupils will remember for ever. Frank and Nadia are, frankly, a bit unsure what to do with themselves, it's so long since anyone with a proper job has come along to say hello, but Phil soon puts them at their ease and has them eating out his hand. It's a joy of a conversation that will make his swordfish class realise why they're so lucky to have Mr Tite as their teacher.
