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

THE MOLE AND HIS MOTHER • Beneath the tangled roots of an old tree, three was a burrow in the forest soil. In that burrow lived a mother mole and her little son.

THE COMPASS OF LIFE • It was a bright, sunny day in 1883. In the German city of Ulm, horse-drawn carriages clattered down the streets and children played in their gardens.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT…

GAIA THE EARTH MOTHER • The Ancient Greeks believed that in the beginning, there was only darkness. It was called Chaos, and out of it came the goddess Gaia.

OUR AMAZING EARTH • The Ancient Greeks believed that the Earth was the body of the goddess Gaia! Now you know about her myth, find out some fantastic facts about our planet!

THE HAPPY FAMILY • Some people think that burdocks are just weeds, but they are actually fabulous plants. They grow spiny purple blossoms, and their rippling leaves are big enough to use as an umbrella!

THE QUEST FOR CLEVERNESS • Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, King Pedro was worried about his son. “He doesn't pay attention to his lessons and never does his homework!” he cried. “How will he learn to become a good king?”

THE STOLEN TREASURE • I curled up in my bunk as the ship rocked from side to side. My sister Zahra could see that I wasn't feeling well!

POLLYANNA'S PERFECT DAY • When Pollyanna woke up, sunlight was streaming through the window of her attic room.

THE NODDING TIGER • Tang never had much money because he was just a humble woodcutter. He lived with his elderly mother Chun in a simple hut of grass and wood, but they were happy because they loved and cared for each other.

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Solve a trickly triangle puzzle, play the Glad Game with Pollyanna, follow a snail's trail and enter our exciting new poetry contest!

STORY RHYME! COMPETITION • Welcome to the new Storytime contest. We'd like you to write a cool poem about your favourite place in the world… Send it in, and you could win an awesome prize!

STORY MAGIC • NEW AND BRILLIANT BOOKS!