A Little Bird Told Me

A bright and chirpy nativity
By Sha Armstrong
9 Reviews
Ages: 3-6
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DURATION25 mins
SPEAKING PARTS22
NO. OF SONGS7
EDITABLE SCRIPTYES
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A Little Bird Told Me is an easy-to-perform nativity for children in which a little bird tells some exciting news about the birth of a very special King. Available with Words on Screen™.

"This is a wonderful resource that puts 'Christ' back into 'Christmas' in an infectiously fun-loving, yet straightforward, way. It is a charming nativity production where most of the hard work has been done in terms of music, story, plot and curriculum links. Even the least musical of practitioners will love this resource and be able to put on a great show." EYE Magazine

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About A Little Bird Told Me

With a simple script that's straightforward to stage and seven catchy songs that are fun to sing and easy to learn, A Little Bird Told Me is an ideal nativity for children in KS1 to perform.

On a cold, snowy night in the middle of winter, little Robin is shivering away wishing he could be somewhere a little warmer. A little bird tells him of some exciting news about the birth of a very special king far away in Bethlehem, and he is invited to join a flock of birds flying south to visit the baby. On their way they meet shepherds, angels and wise men and come up with their own unique present for Jesus.


This is a wonderful resource that puts 'Christ' back into 'Christmas' in an infectiously fun-loving, yet straightforward, way. It is a charming nativity production where most of the hard work has been done in terms of music, story, plot and curriculum links. Even the least musical of practitioners will love this resource and be able to put on a great show. EYE Magazine

 

Available with Words on Screen™ allowing you to display song lyrics on any whiteboard, computer screen, television or interactive touchscreen. The lyrics synchronize with the music as it plays making them easy to teach and easy to learn!

 

Sample Script:

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An editable script is available for this product when you purchase a Premium package that includes an eSongbook.

Cast List:

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There are 22 speaking parts in this production. This can easily be increased by splitting the narrator's and the birds' lines between more children.


The least number of performers is 23. This would require a teacher taking the narrator's part; only 4 birds; only 3 milky way stars (who would double up as a shepherd, and Mary and Joseph); the dove would double up as the star; and there would be no scene-setters.


Whole school: Have as many birds, milky way stars, shepherds, sheep, angels and scene-setters as you like.

Running Time:

25 minutes approx

(Total length of music: 11 minutes approx)

Licence Information

Annual Performance Licence Information - What You Need To Know

  • A current Annual Performance Licence is required to perform a musical or nativity to an audience (other than to pupils & staff), including an online audience, and irrespective of whether admission charges are made.
  • It is more cost effective to purchase an Annual Performance Licence as part of a complete product pack.
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Listen to Songs

A Little Bird Told Me
A Bird's-eye View
Starlight, So Bright
Good News!
Come Baa-ck Soon
Gold and Frankincense and Myrrh
We've Found Jesus

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The following items are available for this product:

Teacher's Book

Teacher's Book

  • Character list and staging suggestions
  • Curriculum links
  • Script and song lyrics
  • Music score for 7 songs (Piano music score, melody and chords)
  • Licence and copyright details
Audio CD

Audio CD

  • Vocal tracks sung by children
  • Professional backing tracks
Words on Screen™ eSongbook

Words on Screen™ eSongbook

  • An online Words on Screen™ product to stream or download
  • Extractable MP3s, printable lyrics, scores, scripts (including editable script*), & additional resources
  • Words on Screen™ versions of songs so that you can display song lyrics on any whiteboard, computer screen, television or interactive touchscreen. The lyrics synchronize with the music as it plays making them easy to teach and easy to learn
  • Flexibility to create an expandable library of Words on Screen™ song collections, nativities and musicals in your Out of the Ark online account
  • Enhanced operation features including ‘double-click’ to hear and teach a single line
  • Words on Screen™ user guide
  • Single-User licence (Please note a Performance Licence is still required to perform this musical)
  • Licence & copyright details
*For your convenience, we have provided an editable script in Word format for this nativity or musical. The purpose of the editable script is to allow you to adjust the allocation of speaking parts for smaller or larger cast sizes and/or to make minor changes to the text for staging purposes.
Annual Performance Licence

Annual Performance Licence

An Annual Performance Licence covers any number of performances of a particular musical or nativity within 12 months of the date of ordering. A separate Annual Performance Licence is required for each product title.

Find out more about what your Annual Performance Licence will legally cover you to do.

Rehearsal CDs

Rehearsal CDs

  • Vocal tracks sung by children
  • Professional backing tracks
  • Available in packs of 5, 10 or 20
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Book, Audio CD, Words on Screen™ eSongbook & Annual Performance Licence (Order Online Only. Price does not include postage)

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This pack includes a Words on Screen™ eSongbook which allows you access your songs, script and resources instantly. Physical products included.

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Book, Audio CD & Annual Performance Licence

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Book & Audio CD

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Licences  

Annual Performance Licence (price per annum)

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A current Annual Performance Licence is required to perform this nativity to an audience (other than to pupils & staff). You can purchase an Annual Performance Licence above (it is cheaper when purchased as part of a pack).

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Additional Resources  

Pack of 5 Rehearsal CDs

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£20.25

Pack of 10 Rehearsal CDs

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£34.00

Pack of 20 Rehearsal CDs

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Awesome

By St James's

Our Y1 have just performed this nativity and I think it is one of the best from Out of the Ark! The songs are so catchy and the children absolutely loved a different perspective of the story - would highly recommend!


Our chosen play for 2020!

By Casey

I have chosen this play for our class bubble to perform this year! I love how this play doesn't just focus on Mary, Joseph and the original nativity story as we love putting a little twist into our plays at our school. I just know the children are going to love all the songs and the theme. It's a shame the parents can't come and watch as our school hall is too small but I am sure they will enjoy watching our recorded version just as much. Another great play from Out Of The Ark well done!


Really enjoyed it

By Ellie

My little sister did this play . I really enjoyed watching her perform and I loved the songs just as much as she did.


Brilliant

By Al

I have just watched this nativity and loved it. Sweet storyline and great songs! Would highly recommend it.


william

By william

nice and calm.


Perfect for our Reception classes

By JB

Loved this nativity - we had 60 Reception class children performing, with 42 choosing to have speaking parts. Really catchy songs and easy to learn script.


Fantastic!

By Kay

Performed with 110 infant aged children with the added flock of starlings, magpies, blue tits and blackbirds! Easy to do, catchy songs - we loved it!


Saw it

By Rascal

Saw a nursery do this this week- amazing- still have the songs in my head!


Good but tricky

By Sudschool

A lovely story with catchy songs the children really liked but we found it quite a bit harder for the children to master than some of the other Out of the Ark productions aimed at the same age group. Wouldn't attempt it with nursery and reception children alone.


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