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Bedtime Story – Saturday 25th June
Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story. Remember, you can always look back at our previous stories on our new Orchard Brae YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTu54C_q3kCJsdSO8mlIonw
If you would like to join in and record a new bedtime story to share, please contact Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk for more information.
So get comfy and cuddle up because it’s time for a new Bedtime Story. Tonight’s story is…
Hamish The Highland Cow (written and illustrated by Natalie Russell)
Hamish is a Highland cow and VERY hairy. He hates having baths and NEVER cuts his hair. Why should he, when his shaggy coat is the perfect place to keep his favourite sweet – toffees! But one day his friends get fed up with the increasingly smelly Hamish, and they hatch a plan that involves a hairdresser and, yes, toffees!