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

THE EAGLE AND THE KITE • Of all of the birds who lived in the forest, the eagle was by far the most beautiful and magnificent. Because of this, many birds wanted to marry her.

THE BOY WHO OPENED THE DOOR • Once upon a time, in Eastern Europe, a little boy lived with his grandmother in a cottage near a forest. His name was Budulinek, but she called him ‘Bud’.

THE BIG BAD SNORE • In the middle of the night, Little Red Riding Hood was rudely awakened by a roaring sound that shook the windows of her cottage. The noise was echoing up and down the valley! She tried to cover her head with a pillow to stop the noise, but still could not drop off.

THE GUARDIAN OF YOSEMITE • For many long ages, the nature spirit called Tisayac watched over the beautiful Yosemite Valley in the far west of North America.

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THE PIRATE PRINCESS • Once upon a time, there was a princess called Leah. She was pretty and clever and strong-willed. Her father was the ruler of a great empire, and he sent her away to a school in a distant land to learn how to be a good empress.

THE BEST DAY EVER! • Lupo woke up in his very favourite sleeping place – his cosy little bed in the corner of the kitchen. Upstairs, he could hear the sound of his humans moving around.

THE UNSTOPPABLE GIRL • A hundred years ago in Mexico, there lived a very special girl. Frida had a dimple in her chin and a mischievous glint in her eye!

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT....

THE MONKEY’S HEART • There once was a monkey who lived in a mangrove tree at the mouth of a great river in Africa.

Storytime PLAYBOX • Do you want to play with a shark, have a fun game of Dogminoes or solve some bean-burger sums? Check out this month’s Playbox for endless fun!

CREATURE CROSSWORD • All of the answers in this crossword are animals from this month’

DOGMINOES • Dominoes is a really fun game – but it’ s even better with dogs! Follow these rules to play with the gang from ‘The Best Day Ever!’

STORY MAGIC • Do you want to read books about bees, science, or just being left alone? Check out these reviews!