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

WHERE STORIES GIVE YOU WINGS! • Reading will take you to places you've never been – and show you sights you've never seen!

THE WOLF'S SHADOW • The wolf woke up, yawned, and shook his furry head. He felt thirsty.

GRAVITY GAME • The bells were ringing in the cathedral as Galileo ran through the streets of Pisa.

WHAT IS GRAVITY?

IT'S A DRAG!

THE BLUE PARROT • Far across the sea lies the Isle of Lions. It got this name because ferocious big cats live in its forests!

THE GULLY OF STENCH • Imagine that you're a bird, and you are flying over an endless green forest.

POND LIFE • The princess thought that ‘living happily ever after’ was very nice. She had her precious golden ball, a nice palace to live in, and a prince who she loved. He used to be a frog, but nobody's perfect!

THE GHOST SHIP • Sofia called to her brother. She had to shout to be heard above the howling wind and the creak of the boat's sails.

JENNY'S WORLD • Little jenny was helping her mother dry the dishes when she heard a knock on the front door.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT…

GROUND-BREAKING AUTHORS • Jane Austen wasn't the only writer who changed how we think about novels!

THE THREE PEOPLES • The Mayan peoples of Central America believed that before the world existed, everything was dark and silent. Above was an endless sky, and below was a bottomless sea.

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Show how clever you are by making shadow animals, counting corn, spotting hidden creatures, and deciphering a secret title!

ANIMAL SHADOW GAME! • What will you see when the lights go out? Have fun making creature-shaped shadows with your hands in this fun game!

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