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

RAINBOW SHEEP MEAN SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER! • Enter our magical kingdom and discover the colourful wonders that can only be found in the land of stories!

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THE HARE WITH MANY FRIENDS • The hare was proud of being the most popular animal in the forest.

PHILOMENA'S HAPPY PLACE • Philomena had Lived in the building for Longer than anyone else could remember.

THE WONDER GAMES • The sound of a trumpet echoed around the garden. All of the Queen of Hearts’s soldiers stood at attention.

BUNBUKU THE TEA-KETTLE • High in the mountains of Japan, there was a Little village. It was home to farmers and craftsmen and priests - but the busiest person of all was Jinbei the smith.

THE WONDERFUL SHEEP • Many princesses have carefree lives. They live in fine castles and get anything they wish for! But even they can suffer misfortune – as we are about to find out…

"What brings two maidens and a monkey to my domain?"

THE LITTLE DRAGON • Lee Jun Fon was born in San Francisco in the Year of the Dragon, the Month of the Pig, the Day of the Dog and the Hour of the Dragon, according to the Chinese horoscope. This made his father happy, because the Dragon is the mightiest creature of all!

WHAT HAPPEND NEXT…

DIONYSUS AND ARIADNE • Most of the ancient Greek gods liked living in their palaces on top of Mount Olympus.

THE HERON'S FEATHER • Ravi the teacher was exhausted after a long, hard day at school.

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Colour in a flock of fabulous sheep, make a tanuki pencil holder and play a fun drawing game with your friends!

SKETCHING CIRCLE • ‘The Heron’s Feather’ shows us how stories can change when people retell them. In this game, the players have to draw something instead of saying it!

STORY MAGIC • BRILLIANT BOOKS ON THE GO!

LET'S TALK ABOUT… A POSITIVE MINDSET