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

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The Water Dance • A long time ago, before your grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather was born, there was a terrible drought in central Africa.

DEEP SEA FASHION • The ocean is filled with wonders! Near the surface, the water is warm, and stingrays and shrimp flit by.

THE GREAT TRAINER ROBBERY • You run along the station platform. Your rolling suitcase bumps and swerves across the concrete behind you…

HANUMAN’S LEAP • In the age of legends, a special monkey was born in India. He was lively and clever, and his parents adored him.

WHY CHAMELEONS CHANGE THEIR COLOURS • Many stories are told about the Greek gods. You might have heard of mighty Zeus the thunder god and his wise daughter Athena. Poseidon ruled the seas, Ares was worshipped by warriors, and Apollo guided the sun across the sky.

CREATURE CAMOUFLAGE • The chameleon isn’t the only creature that changes colour to match its environment. Here are six more…

THE LAND OF LOLLIPOPS

CHARLIE IN THE LIMELIGHT • Charlie’s mum took his hand and led him down a dusty corridor.

THE PIGEON PRINCESS • This is a tale about a princess like any other. She lived in a castle with her parents, the king and queen. They loved her very much and gave her anything she asked for.

THE FRIGHTENING FROG • A fierce old tiger prowled along the bank of the river. His orange tail twitched this way and that.

IF MY ROBOT COULD TALK… • Toni was supposed to be asleep! However, she was hiding under the blankets and reading her favourite science fiction magazine by the light of a torch.

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Build a cardboard robot, spot undersea treasures, colour in a chameleon and take part in the sweetest race of all time!

THE SUGAR RACE! • Levi and Marshmallow are racing to Mount Sundae along the swirling Lollipop Road! Play this game to see who wins!

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