J-J-Jumper! Penny's Christmas Phonics Song
A festive phonics song for preschool and Reception: Penny Periwinkle's shell twirls into the letter J. Listen for the /j/ sound in jumper, jingle and jolly, then play the yes-or-no sound game.
a gentle night-time hedgehog
Hob the Night-time Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are awake at night, so when the children of Puddleby Green go to bed, Hob starts his night-time round. With his striped nightcap and his firefly lantern, he tiptoes through the woods, checks that everyone has brushed their teeth and is tucked up snugly, and whispers goodnight.
- Bedtime routines
- Lullabies and calm
- Counting stars 1–5
“Night night, Puddleby Green.”
All about Hob
- Calm and caring
- Speaks slowly and softly
- A gentle sense of humour
Looks like: Round as a bun, with five big soft, rounded spines (never sharp), a button nose, a teal striped nightcap and a little firefly lantern.
Sounds like: A soft, warm baritone with a gentle Edinburgh Scottish accent – almost a whisper in the lullabies.
Hob's colours
- Acorn Brown
- Biscuit
- Moonlight Blue
- Nightcap Teal
- Firefly Glow
Songs with Hob
Hob's Christmas Eve Lullaby
A slow, gentle Christmas Eve lullaby for toddlers: Hob the Night-time Hedgehog tiptoes through Puddleby Green, says goodnight to his woodland friends and counts five sleepy stars.
Colour in Hob
A free A4 colouring page with thick, clear lines. No sign-up needed.
Download PDF (A4)Coming soon with Hob
- Hob's Two-Minute Teeth Song
- Goodnight, Woodland! (Hob's Bedtime Round)
- Hob and the Sleepy Stars Lullaby