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

THERE'S MAGIC FOR ANYONE WHO STILL BELIEVES!

THE MANY-COLOURED BAT • The people of ancient Mexico believed that the Creator made the Earth, the oceans, the sky and all the stars that sparkle in the heavens.

THE FIREFLY HANDBAG • Not so far away and not so long ago, there was a beautiful town high in the mountains. The people who lived there celebrated many festivals – but the children liked Halloween the best!

WHO STOLE THE GOLDEN CATTLE • It was a fine spring morning on Mount Cyllene in Greece. The wind blew through the pine trees and goats grazed on the tough grass.

MAGIC OBJECTS! • Hermes's winged sandals weren't the only amazing items from Ancient Greek legends!

OLD RINKRANK • There is a kingdom so far away that you could never reach it, even if you walked for a thousand days! Once upon a time, it was ruled by a king whose only child was a princess called Ruby.

THE REAL SWAN LAKE • In a winding stream, where many creatures hid among the weeds and water lilies, there lived a swan named Cyril.

THE WITCH CAT • It was a stormy night in the Highlands of Scotland. Wind howled through the heather and hail hammered on the roof of a little shepherd's hut.

UNLOCKING THE MAGIC • Bright lights lit up the ring in the middle of the big tent. A man with a scarlet coat and a big moustache took off his top hat and bowed to the audience.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT …

KEEPING COUNT! • Kushim woke up suddenly. When he looked out of the window, the sun was already high in the sky!

THE HISTORY OF NUMBERS! • Writing down numbers has been very important for human civilisation! It helps people keep records, trade with each other and pay taxes, which is very useful when people began building cities and kingdoms. Many different counting systems have been used throughout history - and you will find out about some of them below!

STORYTIME PLAYBOX • Solve maths problems using different number systems, draw an amazing jack-o’-lantern and make your own magic trick!

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