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

A TREASURE TROVE OF TALES TO DISCOVER! • Inside you will find creatures big and small and secrets waiting to be unveiled. Will you accept your quest?

THE QUEST FOR HOME! • Joe and Dylan were exploring a new planet when disaster struck. Terrifying words flashed up on the screen: ‘NO INTERNET. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONNECTION.’

SAVOURY DREAMS • “I'm the best at hiding in the whole world! You'll NEVER find me!”

WORKING OUT THE WORLD • On the 8th of January 1942, a boy named Stephen was born in England. His parents were very clever and loved teaching Stephen and his sisters new things.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.…

THE ELFIN KNIGHT • Once upon a time, there was a girl named Janet who lived in the Scottish Highlands. Her father was a laird, or nobleman, and their home was a tumbledown castle on a vast estate.

HERCULES AND THE WAGGONER • Far away and long ago, in Ancient Greece, there once lived a farmer who was very lazy.

THE LION WITH RED EYES • In the land of Somalia, there was a village that was surrounded by acres of fertile land. The villagers grew food of all kinds there – and it was so tasty and plentiful that wild animals often sneaked in and helped themselves!

THE BOY WITH THE LONG NAME • In a little town in the Indian province of Mizoram, there once lived two brothers. The elder one was called Semu, and the other was named Tala Bini Bendo Toko Miki Sembu Chima Chimena Kit Kit Kuki Mizi Pizi Hala.

OLD QANAH'S GIFT • The Pueblo peoples have lived in the deserts of New Mexico for many hundreds of years. They are great warriors and hunters, famous for their bravery. The Puebloans built beautiful towns out of mud bricks on top of huge rock outcroppings called mesas.

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Spot some snacks, calculate with cogs, work out what a hero is saying and draw your own beautiful blanket!

JEWELS FOR THE ELF QUEEN! • Impress the Queen of Fairyland by giving her precious stones in this fun board game!

STORY MAGIC

LET'S TALK ABOUT… BEING KIND