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

BIG STORIES FOR BIG SUMMER DAYS!

JUNGLE GAMES • It was a sunny day in the jungle, and Mowgli had a problem. It all started, as most of his problems did, with Baloo having an idea. But this time, it wasn't his fault!

THE TWO GEMS IN THE SKY • Once upon a time, in the land of the Philippines, there lived a lady named Liwanag. She had two daughters, called Araw and Buwan.

THE BIRTH OF MAUI • Many long ages ago, a woman called Taranga lived on an island in the Pacific Ocean. She was strong, clever and determined, so the people of her village chose her to be their leader.

WHAT I AM NOT • All Vincent's friends agreed that he was a distinguished-looking fellow. He was furry and stout and velvety brown. His round nose twitched at the faintest smell on the breeze, and his tail — well, we'll get to his tail in a bit!

URBAN ANIMALS! • Have you ever spotted a fox crossing a road at night or pigeons in a busy square? Cities are full of wildlife!

HOW DO THEY ADAPT? • Living in a city isn't easy for wildlife - but animals are brilliant problemsolvers! Here are a few clever ways that urban animals have adapted to life around human beings in cities…

THE BOOM THAT MADE THE UNIVERSE • Eddie loved the night-time. When the sun went down, he would go out to his little observatory in the garden and point his telescope up at the sky.

THE BIG BANG THEORY

THE TEMPEST • Miranda stood on a high cliff overlooking the stormy sea. A fierce wind tugged at her dress.

THE FAIRY FLEET

FLIGHT TO FREEDOM • Minty grew up on a farm in the woods of Maryland in the USA. The tiny cottage where she lived was surrounded by sweetgum trees, and she loved it when their five-pointed leaves turned bright red in the autumn.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT…

THE JACKAL AND THE DRUM • This is a story about a jackal. He wasn't the quickest jackal in his pack, or the biggest. He wasn't the cleverest, either. But he was certainly the greediest!

THE CASE OF THE CRIMSON PHANTOM • You are reading an old case file when you hear a ringing sound. A furry face peeks over the top of your desk. It's Bandit, your pet raccoon and sidekick. He hands you the phone.

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Can you make a spinning drum, get all the right answers in a cute animal quiz and find a cub in our cool new board game?

WHERE IS THE CUB? • Mowgli and his friends are trying to find Tika the wolf cub and some other lost creatures in this cool board game!

What Am I? BIG QUIZ

STORY CLUB

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