Stories for the quieter end of the day

Calm Australian stories, songs and books for children aged 2 to 7.

Watch by the campfire, listen at bedtime, read the books, or bring One More Story to your school, early learning centre or library.

An acoustic guitar beside a wooden chair and campfire at night

Episode 4

Listen For It

Joey the young kangaroo has wandered away. Gerry helps him find his way back by listening to the sounds around them.

A story read by Mr H, followed by a quiet reflection and an original song played on guitar.

Live storytelling and music

Bring the campfire to your place.

Mr H reads the books, sings the songs and brings Gerry along for schools, early learning centres, libraries and family events. Sessions can travel across Australia.

“The children were captivated. For me, the best thing that sets One More Story apart was how accessible and inclusive this show was.”Christine Farrugia, Assistant Principal for Inclusive Education, St Joseph's School, Kingswood

Gerry's Campfire Adventures

Five books from the same world.

Read the stories children know from the episodes, with an original song at the end of every book.

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Book 1

The Sharing Surprise

Gerry meets Milo and learns what can happen when a favourite red ball is shared.

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Book 2

With a Little Imagination

Gerry and Roary find somewhere else to go when the rain changes their plans.

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Book 3

The Slow Hello

Toby takes his time at the waterhole, and Gerry is happy to wait.

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Book 4

Listen For It

Joey learns that the sounds around him can help him find his way home.

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New book

Find Your Way

Edna goes a little further than she has before. Gerry stays beside her while she works out the way forward.

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Signed copies and sets.

Australia only signed orders, book and activity pack bundles, and bulk orders for schools and early learning centres are being prepared now.

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Stories by the fire.

Four complete episodes, each with a story and a song.

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Read

Books you can keep.

Paperbacks, hardcovers, digital books and activity packs.

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Stories without the screen.

Hear the current episodes on Spotify, with more audio work planned.

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Mr H and Gerry sitting beside the campfire

Meet Mr H and Gerry

A helping hand for the end of the day.

One More Story started because I was trying to find something that would work with bedtime and not against it.

I read each story beside the same fire, with Gerry sitting nearby. Then I play the song on guitar. It is simple on purpose.

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