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

Storytime

TOGO AND BALTO TO THE RESCUE • In the tiny town of Nome, Alaska, dogs were very important. The settlement lies right at the edge of the Arctic circle, and the main way of getting around was on sleds pulled by teams of brave hounds!

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT…

SIMPLE SIMON'S BIG CATCH • Simple Simon spent most of the morning deciding which pair of shoes he should wear.

JOURNEY TO THE INFINITE MOUNTAIN • When they were very young, Jack, Lily, Alex and Emma's grandfather told them wonderful stories about the Infinite Mountain.

THE COYOTE'S MAKEOVER • The coyote peered at his reflection in the lake and sighed sadly at what he saw.

PRINCE KINDHEART • Once upon a time, in a castle by a river, there lived a prince who was polite and gentle to everyone he met. Nobody called him by his real name. Instead, they called him 'Prince Kindheart'.

QUEEN MAEVE • Hundreds of years ago, Ireland was made up of dozens of different kingdoms. Each had their own king, and they spent their time squabbling and fighting each other.

THE SECRET OF SILK • Huangdi was the greatest emperor China has ever known, for he was both strong and wise.

FABRICS UNFOLDED • Humans wear all kinds of cloth to keep warm and look cool! How are they made?

THE BEAR'S BARGAIN • There once was a woodcutter who lived with his wife at the edge of a village in India. Next door was the orchard of a wealthy man, and in it grew the most beautiful golden pears.

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Make some tasty pear treats, climb a word ladder, learn to draw a goldfish and find the path to the Infinite Mountain!

CATTLE CROSSWORD • Do you know as much about cows as Queen Maeve in this month's myth? Test your knowledge by completing this crossword!

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