Tin in the Bin

Children’s book cover for Tin in the Bin by Cheryl Mary Coleman from Story Time With Ninny, featuring an Australian magpie investigating an open tin can in grassy parkland.

As curious beaks uncover an unexpected discovery of something long forgotten, this gentle story invites young readers to think about kindness, caring for nature, and the difference thoughtful choices can make.

Tin in the Bin is a heart warming story for children who love animals, outdoor adventures, and meaningful moments of discovery. As three curious magpies investigate a forgotten object hidden in the grass, they uncover an important lesson about caring for the world around them and doing the right thing.

Choose your favourite way to enjoy the magical world of Tin in the Bin below.

Watch Tin in the Bin – A Magical Bedtime Story for Children

The full Story Time with Ninny

A gentle story time experience of Tin in the Bin with Ninny — a complete storytelling journey, perfect for quiet time, early readers, and bedtime.

Released 30th May 2026.

A soft green circular badge featuring a dark green musical note above the words “Read Along.” The design is simple, playful, and used on the Story Time With Ninny website to highlight interactive read-along story videos for children.

Follow along with gentle background music

A gentle read along of Tin in the Bin with calm background music — perfect for quiet time, early readers, and bedtime.

Releases 13th June 2026.

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Looking for more gentle bedtime stories? Explore Believe, Harmony on the Pond and Quivering Quacks.

✨ Continue the Adventure

📚 Download the Storybook
Enjoy the full illustrated version of Tin in the Bin in Ninny’s Story Time Shoppe.

Printable children’s colouring pages from Tin in the Bin, an environmental children’s story by Story Time With Ninny, featuring a baked beans tin, garden worms, rain, and nature-themed colouring activity.

🎨 Creative Fun
Enjoy colouring pages and activities inspired by Tin in the Bin.

A pastel rainbow-colored background with stars and sparkles, with text saying 'Coming Soon to Ninny's Story Time Shoppe'.

🧚 Meet the Magical Friends
Discover the forest creatures from the story.

A purple illustrated button featuring a small bookshelf icon above the text “Return to Story Time Library,” with a curved arrow pointing left to guide users back to the main library page. Clear, simple, and easy for children and adults to navigate.