2024-04-02 15:52
A Storytelling Journey Through Our April Issue!
Welcome, young readers and story enthusiasts! This month, we’re taking you on a magical journey through a world of enchanting tales… Read More
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The Storytime Blog offers top tips, advice and inspiration for parents, home educators and teachers to help improve children's literacy and instil reading for pleasure. Plus free printable teaching resources, insights into favourite fairy tales, myths, legends, poems and stories, illustrator profiles and products for book lovers.
2024-03-26 21:37
Storytime is a brand that will make your child fall in love with reading. Our tales are specially written and illustrated to enrich children’s imaginations, pique their curiosity, an… Read More
2024-03-06 21:18
Spring is a Time for Colour!
Each season gives a flavour to our stories, and the start of spring brings extra colours to our pages. Eight talented artists were invited to illustrate the l… Read More
2024-02-14 17:16
Two years ago, we introduced a new section to Storytime: Awesome Adventures! They tell the true tales of kids who grew up to change the world. If the responses to our surveys are any indic… Read More
2024-02-14 17:16
Author of Bright Stars of Black British History
This month we have something very special: an interview with the author of a wonderful new book about amazing people who helped to shape Brit… Read More
2024-01-31 20:47
The Zen of Stories!
Stories can be thrilling, but they can also help us to relax by escaping into another world for a while. Illustrations can help to draw readers into the world of stori… Read More
2024-01-18 16:45
This year has just rushed by, hasn’t it? It seems like only yesterday that it was January, and a whole year was ahead of us!
We hope that you have made the most of 2023 – and… Read More
2024-01-18 16:45
Two years ago, we introduced a new section to Storytime: Awesome Adventures! They tell the true tales of kids who grew up to change the world. If the responses to our surveys are any indic… Read More
2024-01-03 22:13
Growing and Changing
Welcome to a brand-new year! We hope it brings you peace and joy and limitless new possibilities!
It’s traditional to think of this time as one for grand resolu… Read More
2023-12-13 20:56
This year has just rushed by, hasn’t it? It seems like only yesterday that it was January, and a whole year was ahead of us!
We hope that you have made the most of 2023 – and… Read More
2023-12-06 20:53
Giving the Gift of Empathy
It’s almost Christmas– a time when we think of gifts for those we care about!
One of the best things we can give our loved ones has to be the gift… Read More
2023-11-16 20:38
Witches feature in many of our tales – often in fairy tales, and mostly as villainesses! But are they really that bad? This month’s blog is all about looking at them from a new… Read More
2023-11-01 09:20
The Magic of Art
Every tale you read in Storytime is a team effort – but we must also give extra credit to the amazing artists who give them life and colour! They bring their own un… Read More
2023-10-20 15:58
The Magic of Storytelling by Jane Magnani
As a parent of young children, you’re already well aware of the endless energy, curiosity, and boundless imagination that your little one has… Read More
2023-10-17 07:00
Encouraging kids to read for fun is our core mission – and we are never short of ideas about how to encourage it! You might have noticed that in the latest issue of Storytime, we hav… Read More
2023-10-04 17:09
In Praise of Animals!
The team here at Storytime loves a good animal story – and we’re not alone! Myths about talking beasts and ancient animal spirits can be found all around… Read More
2023-09-18 18:44
The new issue of Storytime features our latest competition! The Story Rhyme! contest opened on August 2nd, and it challenges kids to write cool poems about their favourite place in the wor… Read More
2023-09-06 11:46
It feels like only yesterday that Storytime was just a wonderful idea … and now the world’s favourite story magazine is turning 9! It’s a pinch-us moment, somethin… Read More
2023-08-20 20:47
What is the best thing about making Storytime? It is definitely sharing our favourite tales with our wonderful readers. (That’s you!)
We humans have been telling stories for many th… Read More
2023-08-02 11:23
A celebration of summer!
The arrival of the warm weather is always a reason to cheer up, and the latest issue of Storytime is full of tales that remind us of all the different ways we can… Read More
2023-07-16 17:50
Fairy tales, fantasy epics and science fiction stories (like ‘The Racer from Outer Space’, from this month’s issue of Storytime!) and have been popular with readers of al… Read More
2023-07-05 13:38
What is best in life?
Legend tells us that the great Mongol warlord Genghis Khan asked his generals this question: ‘What is best in life?”
People have debated this question fo… Read More
2023-06-16 10:31
We humans are pretty amazing creatures, and there are many things about us that might be considered ‘superpowers’. Think about our wonderful creative brains, our ability to com… Read More
2023-06-07 17:27
Our Differences Make Our World More Beautiful!
The world is truly the most diverse and wonderful place. When we find each other and open up, our lives can be transformed and become more&he&hellip…Read More
2023-05-21 20:48
We all have our favourite fictional characters – you can probably name a dozen from myths, legends and popular culture! These characters can be iconic for years or even decades&helli&hellip…Read More
2023-05-03 10:10
holiday
Travelling Tales!
Do you already have plans for the summer? Where are you planning to go? To the beach, the park, or perhaps a new town or even a new country? Or maybe you had no pl… Read More
2023-04-20 21:22
We all know that physical exercise is essential for keeping kids healthy and happy. But what about mental exercise? People have begun to realise how important maintaining mental health and… Read More
2023-04-03 10:03
Where Will You Go?
Going to new and unexpected places is a thrilling experience – and through the magic of stories, you can travel to them without leaving your chair (or your bed, if… Read More
2023-04-03 10:03
The Artist’s Touch
In last month’s blog, we talked about AI-created art – and why we don’t think it will replace the human artists in Storytime. This month, we thou… Read More
2023-03-16 15:56
Have you ever wondered how Storytime is made? How does the creative work happen behind the scenes? In this blog, we will talk about how we craft every issue and how the magic really happen… Read More
2023-03-06 13:13
Where Will You Go?
Going to new and unexpected places is a thrilling experience – and through the magic of stories, you can travel to them without leaving your chair (or your bed, if… Read More
2023-02-20 08:58
One of our key aims at Storytime is to share our love of reading with as many children as possible – but for some children, reading is a challenge.
Children with Special Educational… Read More
2023-02-01 13:40
Meeting Some New Friends
Meeting new people can be exciting – and you will find some new and interesting friends inside the pages of this month’s issue of Storytime. They are s… Read More
2023-01-17 20:16
Here at Storytime, we love history! It tells us about where we come from – and it’s a brilliant source of amazing adventures.
Children’s author Amanda Brandon certainly… Read More
2023-01-05 14:10
New Year’s Resolutions
A new year brings new possibilities! At this time, we think about things we want to do, places we want to visit, or ways we want to change our habits. In fact… Read More
2022-12-20 01:44
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can help us to look at challenging situations from a positive point of view instead of a negative one. Being grateful can be a daily exercise to remind us… Read More
2022-12-07 14:02
We believe that our lives are defined by stories – and we’d like to tell you a very special one. Once upon a time, we dreamed about a magazine that had no adverts and no plasti… Read More
2022-11-21 22:22
We have some very special news this week! We love sharing the joy of stories all around the world – so it’s extra-exciting to announce that Storytime is going to be launching i… Read More
2022-11-03 18:39
Appearances can be deceptive – both in the real world and in this month’s stories! If our latest issue teaches us anything, it’s that you can’t always judge things… Read More
2022-10-15 10:37
An Ode to Print!
Electronic devices enable us to access, millions of e-books with the touch of a finger. They are easy to download and much easier to store than printed books. Most childr… Read More
2022-10-06 11:18
Summer is over and Autumn is on the way. Longer evenings mean… more hours in which to read Storytime in bed! Ever wondered what characters and creatures are up to at night? Read on… Read More
2022-09-15 08:36
This month we have the second part of our blog about telling true life tales, and how the creative work happens behind the scenes! We are publishing it to celebrate our latest competition:… Read More
2022-09-03 10:51
They say that when we turn eight, you become a ‘big kid’. Oh well… we are now eight, and we feel that we have grown a lot alongside our readers! Storytime has built an a… Read More
2022-08-19 11:02
Breathing is a Superpower!
Our My Mind Matters! consultant, Jessica Bowers, has written a very special blog this month about our theme: breathing. We often take it for granted.. but in ti… Read More
2022-08-07 16:29
We are getting into party mode here, preparing to our Anniversary Issue in September and looking at all things we should celebrate. It just so happens that this month’s issue of Stor… Read More
2022-07-15 09:43
The Telling of True Life Tales – Part I
Guest Blog (c) Nick Abadzis 2022
“Based on a true story”
“Inspired by real events”
“Based on the book by&helli&hellip…Read More
2022-07-11 11:59
Here at Storytime, we believe that stories should be about fun, first and foremost! Reading for fun if the first step to falling in love with the habit of reading and sticking to it for li… Read More
2022-06-21 15:43
Why is reading important for children?
Guest Blog from Readmio
Do you sometimes wonder how to get your children to read? Are you all at sea when trying to find something they might like?… Read More
2022-06-09 10:51
You know what is really special about stories? They allow us to meet a variety of fascinating characters that are different from us! We get to spend time with them, and can learn from them… Read More
2022-05-16 10:31
Illustrator Interview with Julia Cherednichenko
This month, we are thrilled to have the chance to sit down and chat to the amazing Ukrainian artist Julia Cherednichenko. She did the wonde… Read More
2022-04-30 10:55
Every month, we carefully craft each issue so that it has something for everyone – the usual favourites and a few surprises to keep everyone engaged! We often get asked where our ide… Read More
2022-04-30 10:55
In good times and in less-good times, we humans need other people. It can be for help and support – or to share joyful events! This month’s Storytime is full of stories about t… Read More
2022-04-14 11:42
Audiobooks for Children
Guest blog by author and teacher Alicia Ortego
Common wisdom says that reading is a sign of a well-rounded person – and it is hard to disagree with that. But… Read More
2022-04-09 09:25
Every month, we carefully craft each issue so that it has something for everyone – the usual favourites and a few surprises to keep everyone engaged! We often get asked where our ide… Read More
2022-03-14 14:33
Happy New Year everyone! We hope 2022 will be an exciting year to us all! We thought we would kick start it by inviting some guests to our blog this year! We work with some amazing people… Read More
2022-03-03 12:26
We live in challenging times, when it can be tempting to be selfish. However, we humans are at our best when we take care of ourselves, others, and the world around us. The latest issue of… Read More
2022-03-03 12:26
This year, February 1st marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Tiger. In Chinese culture it is a time to put the old year behind and embrace the opportunities and good fortune of t… Read More
2022-02-07 08:15
We here at Storytime believe it’s vitally important to talk about mental and emotional health – that’s why we discuss these topics on this blog and in the My Mind Matter… Read More
2022-02-03 14:27
This year, February 1st marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Tiger. In Chinese culture it is a time to put the old year behind and embrace the opportunities and good fortune of t… Read More
2022-01-17 07:56
Happy New Year everyone! We hope 2022 will be an exciting year to us all! We thought we would kick start it by inviting some guests to our blog this year! We work with some amazing people… Read More
2022-01-04 11:38
Happy New Year, everyone! This is a special time when we can make a fresh start and explore new possibilities – and that is definitely a theme in this issue of Storytime! We invite y… Read More
2021-12-14 12:08
Christmas Self-Care Crackers
Sometimes the very best gift is not something that we want, but something that we need. With that in mind, the Storytime elves have wrapped up something a lit… Read More
2021-12-03 13:59
It’s a special time of year for many reasons –that’s why we always put extra effort into the holiday issue of Storytime. But what makes this time special? Is it the food… Read More
2021-11-17 11:51
This month, we have some very big news: our magazine has now been published in China, with issue 1 hitting the shelves in October.
We’ve always created Storytime with a global audie… Read More
2021-11-03 13:15
Reading a good story can be like going on a magical journey. It can transport us to places we have never been, or make familiar things seem truly fantastic! We hope that you will fall unde… Read More
2021-10-27 13:54
It is a rare privilege to work on a project that you love – and all of us on the Storytime team are very proud of the magazine we have created. As we’ve just celebrated our sev… Read More
2021-10-07 14:19
Autumn is one of our favourite times of the year – and that’s partly because of Halloween! There is something wonderful about putting on a costume and transforming into someone… Read More
2021-09-15 08:23
Interview with Jessica Bowers, Well-Being Writer
This year Storytime is turning 7, and to celebrate we are holding a new competition for our readers. We love coming up with themes for our… Read More
2021-09-06 15:01
This is a very special issue! It’s our 7th Anniversary edition and that means we have published almost 700 stories so far and we have learned a lot over the years alongside our reade… Read More
2021-08-26 13:29
Have you got your back-to-school reading lined up yet? There’s no better way to prepare for the new school year than with one of these brilliant children’s books!
Parrot Stree… Read More
2021-08-13 12:53
Add Magic to your Holidays!
It’s the summer holidays! Dreams of endless ice-creams, warm waves, long days and outdoor picnics are on everyone’s minds. Of course kids are excit… Read More
2021-08-03 09:32
Stories are all about characters who take risks. After all, how interesting is a tale about someone who just stays somewhere safe and watches videos all day? This month’s is full sto… Read More
2021-07-12 15:21
A Summer of Stories!
Ah, Summer! It’s a time for outdoor adventures in the park, trips to the seaside, and making sunny memories that will last a lifetime. Keep some issues of Story… Read More
2021-06-29 10:54
This month we would like to give you a ‘peek behind the scenes’ and talk about how we created the latest issue of Storytime. We hope you find this blog and the magazine interes… Read More
2021-06-16 06:51
Teaching with Stories!
Storytime is a big hit with families, but it is also popular with schools all over the world! Our colourful issues contain stories aimed at a variety of reading lev… Read More
2021-06-02 11:32
In the pages of Storytime, heroes come in all shapes and sizes! We have mighty heroes and heroines, plucky kids, and even supernatural beings, but our favourite stories are probably those… Read More
2021-05-19 05:47
Introducing Storytime Hub!
Here at Storytime, we love to bring our readers good classic stories to enjoy. However, we are always looking into new ways to bring these stories to you, and w… Read More
2021-05-10 07:18
One of the most exciting experiences in life is to discover something new! The latest issue of Storytime is all about that special thrill.
Storytime Issue 81 – The Thrill of Discove… Read More
2021-04-19 07:36
What Shall We Talk About Today?
Talking to each other is a wonderful thing! It gives us a chance to share perspectives and experiences and helps bring us closer together.
You might have d… Read More
2021-04-03 08:25
This month’s inspirational issue of Storytime is all about being clever and creative. Each story is about someone who makes something new or comes up with original solutions.
Storyt… Read More
2021-03-15 16:29
What’s our Superpower?
You have probably noticed that this blog has begun with a strange question! As human beings, what is our superpower? Is it our intelligence? Perhaps, but ther… Read More
2021-03-03 08:26
Here at Storytime, we love stories with all kinds of heroes – but tales that star animals have a special place in our heart (and we know that many of our readers agree!) In some ways… Read More
2021-02-15 14:33
Helping Kids in Lockdown
We here at Storytime were very excited to unveil last year a project that we developed alongside Queen Mary University London: a special mini, free story magazine… Read More
2021-02-02 10:21
Connecting and making friends has been a challenge in recent months, especially for the little ones starting the new school year at home. Making friends in a new place is always a little b… Read More
2021-01-18 08:15
The New Year – Let’s Make It Better
The team here at Storytime would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy New Year! January is a time to look at where we are and wher… Read More
2021-01-06 09:34
In these difficult times, it is easy to feel helpless – but stories remind us that we can achieve great things if we put our minds to it! The latest issue of Storytime features many… Read More
2020-12-15 11:17
The Best Things About Christmas!
There are many wonderful things about Christmas. In fact, there are so many that we here at Storytime can’t agree about what is best! What do you thi… Read More
2020-12-03 17:00
This month we celebrate the holiday season with a special Christmas issue. It’s all about giving gifts – and as you can see, many of the presents people give in these tales are… Read More
2020-11-18 17:44
Sweet Dreams!
Kids need lots of sleep to lead happy and healthy lives – but getting enough can be challenging, especially in this era of multimedia stimulation! There are many things… Read More
2020-11-06 09:04
If you’re looking for tales of brave heroes, mythical creatures and talking beasts, you definitely should check out the latest issue of Storytime! It is sure satisfy even the most av… Read More
2020-10-19 11:43
The new issue of Storytime features our second Awesome Adventures story: the tale of the adventures of young Charles Darwin and his passion for collecting and tasting insects!
We are parti… Read More
2020-10-08 14:36
By now, many of our readers will be back at school, so it seems appropriate that this month’s stories should be about learning lessons of different kinds!
Storytime Issue 74 –… Read More
2020-09-23 07:44
Here at Storytime, we are committed to taking care of the planet. The Earth is our home, and it only makes sense to care for the place where we live! Protecting our planet from from pollut… Read More
2020-09-10 10:29
We like to think that every issue of Storytime is special – but Issue 73 is extra-special.
For one thing, it is our sixth-anniversary issue! We have had a wonderful time bringing you… Read More
2020-09-10 10:29
If you’re anything like us, the weather might be getting on top of you at the moment – but what better way to chill out than by relaxing in a cool place and reading the latest… Read More
2020-08-25 08:23
We here at Storytime have a special place in our hearts for libraries. In fact, exploring the wonders to be found there was a formative childhood experience for all of us.
We believe that… Read More
2020-08-12 08:51
If you’re anything like us, the weather might be getting on top of you at the moment – but what better way to chill out than by relaxing in a cool place and reading the latest… Read More
2020-07-16 07:59
Over the past few months, many of us have suddenly been forced to take up the job of teacher for kids stuck at home! This has been quite a challenge – but are there lessons and habit… Read More
2020-07-02 13:54
John Lennon once told us that “”Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” – and I’m sure we can all identify with that at the mo… Read More
2020-06-17 15:46
Diversity makes our lives richer
What makes us human? That is a big question with no easy answer – but one of the things that make us human are STORIES. They let us know about other e… Read More
