Watch & Listen: Daisy & Mabel Read-Alouds
Bring Daisy & Mabel’s adventures to life with engaging ESL read aloud videos. Each chapter is read with warmth and expression—perfect for children learning English at home, in the classroom, or even as a cosy bedtime story.
📽️ Book Trailer: Two Sisters, One Journey
Ready to Learn and Laugh with Daisy & Mabel?
Our ESL read aloud videos are more than just stories — they’re a doorway to confidence, imagination, and fun in English. Whether your child is learning at home, in school, or snuggled up at bedtime, Daisy and Mabel are here to make language learning a joy.
Chapter 1 – A Special Litter
Summary:
Daisy and Mabel are born in a cozy litter of puppies. This video helps children learn to describe animals, name colours, and use simple present sentences.
Watch Tip:
Pause and ask:
“What color is her tail?”
“Can you say, ‘Her name is Mabel’?”
Repeat:
“She has a star on her nose.”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: body parts, colors, “name”, “tail”
Grammar: Present simple (“Her name is…”, “She has…”)
Phrases: “Look at…”, “This is…”, “She has a…”
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Chapter 2 – Our New Home
Summary:
Daisy and Mabel travel to Germany with Annabelle. This video supports language for travel, place vocabulary, and expressions of surprise and wonder.
Watch Tip:
Pause and repeat together:
“We’re on a boat!”
“Where are we?”
“Welcome home!”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: transport, countryside, ferry, “home”
Grammar: Present progressive (“We are going…”)
Phrases: “Let’s go…”, “Look!”, “We are crossing…”
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Chapter 3 – Settling In
Summary:
The sisters explore their new apartment and street. This read-aloud video builds feelings vocabulary and simple sentences about home and first experiences.
Watch Tip:
Pause and ask:
“What is Daisy doing?”
“Is Mabel scared?”
Repeat: “This is new.”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: mirror, sofa, indoors/outdoors, “curious”, “nervous”
Grammar: Present simple (“She is…”, “They like…”)
Phrases: “This is…”, “She feels…”, “I like…”
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Chapter 4 – First Friends
Summary:
At the park, Daisy and Mabel meet new friends. This video encourages polite speaking, social actions, and personality descriptions.
Watch Tip:
Pause and repeat together:
“Do you want to play?”
“She is bold.”
“He is friendly.”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: friend, leash, bold/timid, run, sniff
Grammar: Present simple (“She likes…”, “They play…”)
Phrases: “Do you want to play?”, “Nice to meet you”
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Chapter 5 – A New Sitter
Summary:
Annabelle leaves, and the sisters stay with Frau Winter. This video builds routines and emotions vocabulary, and helps children talk about missing someone.
Watch Tip:
Pause and ask:
“What does the sitter do?”
“How do the dogs feel?”
Repeat: “She gave them cuddles.”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: treat, cuddle, sitter, “miss”, “happy”
Grammar: Past simple (“She gave…”, “They stayed…”)
Phrases: “We stayed with…”, “She gave us…”
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Chapter 6 – Off-Leash Adventures
Summary:
Daisy runs free while Mabel stays close. This video supports discussion about freedom, safety, and personality with simple action language.
Watch Tip:
Pause and repeat together:
“She likes to run.”
“Stay close.”
“Let’s explore.”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: leash, field, near/far, “run”, “free”
Grammar: “She likes to…” and present simple
Phrases: “She runs fast.”, “I stay close.”
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Chapter 7 – The Rabbit
Summary:
Daisy chases a rabbit. Mabel tries to stop her. This video teaches commands, warnings, and emotional storytelling.
Watch Tip:
Pause and ask:
“What does Mabel say?”
“What is Daisy chasing?”
Repeat: “No, Daisy! Don’t go!”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: rabbit, chase, dark, “gone”
Grammar: Imperatives (“Don’t go!”, “Wait!”)
Phrases: “She ran away!”, “Come back!”
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Chapter 8 – Lost
Summary:
Daisy is missing. Mabel and Frau Winter try to find her. This video helps learners talk about looking, calling, and asking for help.
Watch Tip:
Pause and repeat:
“Let’s look.”
“Where is she?”
“She’s gone!”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: search, call, mat, “find”, “lost”
Grammar: Past simple and modal (“We looked…”, “She might be…”)
Phrases: “We called her.”, “She was gone.”
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Chapter 9 – Found
Summary:
Daisy returns home by herself. This video helps learners sequence events using past verbs and time words.
Watch Tip:
Pause and ask:
“How did she get back?”
“What do they say when they see her?”
Repeat: “She’s back!”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: mat, smell, home, muddy
Grammar: Past simple (“She came back…”)
Phrases: “At last…”, “She found us.”
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Chapter 10 – Forest Friends
Summary:
Daisy and Mabel explore the forest and meet new dogs. This video introduces nature vocabulary and friendship phrases.
Watch Tip:
Pause and repeat together:
“Let’s go to the forest!”
“Who is that?”
“Hello!”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: forest, log, squirrel, sniff, bark
Grammar: Present simple routines (“They go…”, “She meets…”)
Phrases: “Every day we…”, “Let’s play!”
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Chapter 11 – Home Together
Summary:
Even though they’re different, the sisters always come back to each other. This final video teaches contrast, belonging, and emotional closure.
Watch Tip:
Pause and ask:
“How are they different?”
“Why do they stay together?”
Repeat: “They belong together.”
Learning Focus:
Vocabulary: together, sofa, different, belong
Grammar: Contrast (“They are different, but…”)
Phrases: “She is…”, “They always come home.”
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