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

THE TOYS’ CHRISTMAS • It was the week before Christmas in the department store. The stairways were decorated with tinsel, and festive tunes echoed throughout the building.

THE LAUGHING MONK • When Riku woke up, bright sunlight was shining through the windows.

JAPANESE FOLKLORE • Here are some other wonderful characters that can be found in legends from Japan!

THE MANY-FURRED PRINCESS • Once upon a time, in a far-off country, there lived a golden-haired princess named Gilda. Her father was the king of that land, and their home was a castle in an enchanted forest.

THE SNOW QUEEN’S GIFT • The sound of toys being made echoed through the icy halls of the Snow Queen’s palace.

CHRISTMAS REBOOTED • When his alarm went off, recycling robot D1G exited sleep mode and unplugged his charging cable. He looked out of the window.

HIS FIRST VOYAGE • Ernest always loved stories. He liked hearing tales, but he loved telling them even more!

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT…

THE MAGPIE’S NEST • Did you know that the magpie is the oldest and wisest of all birds? She does her best to share her knowledge with her feathered friends.

THE DISCOVERY OF NOTHING • It was market day in the Indian town of Bhillamala. Ox-carts rumbled by, and shopkeepers’ stalls crowded the dusty main street.

WHAT IS ZERO?

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Join in the Christmas fun by solving seasonal riddles, playing a holiday drawing game and making your own robot decorations!

DRAW YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS • Play a fun game where you create festive art with your friends and family. Can everybody guess what you’ve drawn?

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