Charlie Cook Literacy Project - 'Reading Through Play'

The workshops were inspired by our touring production of Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, based on the story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and used drama and puppetry to enhance children’s enjoyment of reading and support key literacy skills.

Across the UK, 182 workshops were delivered to Reception and Key Stage 1 classes across 60 schools and 24 libraries, many of which were located in disadvantaged areas targeting schools with high numbers of children eligible for free school meals. Here you can find a full report which examines the impact of the project on children, teachers, and parents/carers.

Workshop developed by Little Angel Theatre
Resources designed by National Literacy Trust and Little Angel Theatre
Books provided by Macmillan Children’s Books
Project manager: Julia Josephson
Project evaluator: Kate Smith
Puppet designer: Maia Kirkman-Richards