Storytime

Storytime is a kids’ magazine full of brilliant stories. It’s packed with fairy tales, myths, poems, fables and much more – all beautifully written and illustrated, with puzzles, games and colouring in too! Each month we highlight a classic children’s book, plus we have storytelling tips and fun activities to bring the stories to life. Storytime is full of colourful, engaging illustrations, all specially commissioned from talented illustrators from all over the world – and we have a NO advert guarantee! If you love stories, and feel passionately about encouraging children to read, then Storytime is right for you! “Storytime brings classic tales to children every month. The perfect way to start them on a lifelong storytelling adventure” – Michael Morpurgo – former children’s laureate

AMAZING NEW FRIENDS ARE WAITING FOR YOU INSIDE! • You'll meet a fierce little dinosaur, a troublesome catfish, a very silly vizier and twelve cool dancing princesses!

Storytime

BOOTS AND sHIS BROTHERS • Once upon a time, there was a king who had a castle on top of a high hill. It had lovely views of the Norwegian fjords - but it had two problems.

THE EARTHQUAKE FISH • In ages past, people had many things to be afraid of. They were scared of spirits and volcanoes and fierce storms. But in Japan, the thing that they feared most of all was a giant catfish called Namazu.

GUBBON SEER • Gubbon Seer was a clever old man who had a strange sense of humour. He loved to play tricks on people!

THE PRINCESSES MOVE IN! • The other eleven princesses were packing up the last of their things when Adeline pranced into the palace.

MAYHEM IN THE MUSEUM • Fergus normally hated school trips. He usually tried to explain that he would learn a lot more if they just let him read in the library instead.

He heard the thundering sound of its feet, and a crash as it burst into the main hall.

SACAGAWEA LEADS THE WAY • Winter was coming on the Great Plains of North America. In their village on the Knife River, the members of the Mandan tribe were very busy.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT….

THE MAGIC GARDEN • Early one morning, a farmer was awakened by the sound of someone knocking on his door.

THE MEASURE OF RICE • A good emperor needs honest ministers to help him rule. However, one emperor believed that his most important minister was a bit too honest!

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Dig up dinosaurs, sort through some shoes, find a dangerous fish and race to the Pacific Ocean!

EXPLORING WITH SACAGAWEA • Lewis and Clark are having a race to see who can reach the Pacific Ocean first – with help from Sacagawea!

STORY MAGIC • READ MORE BRILLIANT BOOKS!

LET'S TALK ABOUT… BUILDING CONNECTIONS