Innholdsfortegnelse for August/September 2025 i Storytime

“I’ll lose my friends and I’ll have to go to a new school,” he complained. But then, Mum and Dad mentioned that they wouldn’t be living in a flat anymore. They would have a house – and a garden! Max was delighted when he saw it. It wasn’t just a square of grass with a vegetable patch and a couple of deck chairs. It was huge! The boy declared that it was now the Empire of Gardenia. And he was its emperor – Maximus the Great! Wearing his dad’s purple bathrobe and a gold foil crown, Max stood on the patio steps and surveyed his domain like a Roman emperor. The Tomato Republic was thriving, and the Carrot Colonies were expanding. The Strawberry Fields were flourishing. The only thing that…

In the heavens lived the Buddhas, wise spirits that watched over the world. They were worried about the people of Tibet. “They need our help!” the Buddhas decided. “We’ll send a hero to bring peace to the land!” Senglon was the king of the Tibetan kingdom of Ling at that time. He was a fair ruler and respected by his people. Senglon’s wife, Gogza, was a naga – a magical being who was part-human and part-snake. One night, Gogza dreamed that a wise man came to see her. He said, “You will have a mighty child who will save the land of Tibet!” In the morning, Gogza discovered that she was pregnant, and her belly glowed with a golden light. Nine months later, she gave birth to a baby boy.…

Luis Soriano has continued his mission to deliver books with Alfa and Beto. People call his delivery service the ‘Biblioburro’, which means ‘donkey library’. His innovative idea inspired people to start a dozen similar ‘biblioburros’ across Colombia, expanding access to education in remote areas of the country. In 2000, Luis opened a primary school and a permanent public library in La Gloria. Three more schools were then set up in outlying villages. He also launched the ‘Digital Biblioburro’ project to provide laptops and internet access to students in the countryside. With the help of Alfa and Beto, Soriano’s efforts have gained attention all over the world. The BBC made a documentary about his amazing story! Luis’s work shows us the impact that one individual can have when promoting literacy and…

“You were talking in your sleep!” Bet giggled. “Yes, you were saying ‘Your Royal Highness’ and ‘Your Majesty’ all the time!” said Nan. “Did you dream you were a prince, then?” A shadowy figure appeared in the doorway. It was their father, and he looked grumpy. “Who cares about dreams? You need to go out and beg for pennies, boy!” Tom scampered down the rickety stairs and into a narrow street. Offal Court was full of people – some were carrying groceries, and others were arguing with their neighbours. Tom ducked and dived through the crowd in his bare feet. He headed towards the wealthier part of London. There, the buildings were made of brick and there was less muck on the cobblestones. Before long, Tom found himself in front…

1 TRICK SCRAMBLE Mulan scribbled down the names of her favourite skateboarding tricks. But when her board flew into the air, the words got jumbled! Can you unscramble them for her? ILLOE RINDG  IKKCLFIP EIKAF 2 SHELL SHUFFLE The turtle found seven letters on his shell when he got into the water. How many words can you make using them? BONUS! Which one is a trick where the board flips in mid-air? 3 CODE BUGS Chip keeps saying weird things because Levi got one word wrong in these lines of code. What should they say? I COLOUR IN THINGS WITH PANTS I HIT THE CRICKET BALL WITH A HAT YOU SMELL LIKE NOSES! HAVE A RICE DAY! IS THIS CONE CORRECT? 4 SPOT IT! The Black Snake is looking for the…

In this activity, you will share a story with your club members. Then, each of you will be given a character from it and quiz each other to figure out which one you have… WHAT YOU NEED… You should pick a story with four or more interesting characters in it! You’ll also need pieces of paper and pens or pencils for each member. Cut out strips of paper and write the names of the different characters on them. Fold the strips in half so nobody can see what’s written on them! PLAY THE GAME! At the meeting, read the story and then give a slip of paper with a character name on it to each member. Members should take turns quizzing each other about their characters, using questions with only…

“What a fine morning!” he thought. “It’s time for breakfast!” The turtle wasn’t sure what he wanted to eat, though! “River weed and minnows are all right, but I fancy something different! What would I find if I went up onto land?” the turtle thought to himself. He paddled out of the river where he lived and crawled up onto the muddy bank. Then, the creature ventured into a meadow on his stumpy legs. “Walking on land is hard work! It’s much easier to paddle in the river!” he grunted. The gentle thud of his feet on the ground sounded like raindrops. The worms that lived in the soil thought it was raining and came to the surface, hoping for a refreshing shower – but what they found was the…

BRILLIANT BOOKS AHOY! → DUCK DELIVERS by Tom Tinn-Disbury (Hachette) is about a plucky bird who embarks on a new adventure as a delivery driver. He crashes his scooter and gets lost, but never gives up! The lively illustrations spill across the pages in fascinating ways, and the tale has thrills and jokes galore. → THANK YOU, OLD OAK by Britt Crow-Miller, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford (Barefoot) is about an ancient oak tree and the creatures that live on it. The book tells us about the vital role trees play in a forest’s ecosystem, and the textured collage-style art is simply beautiful! → FARTING FISH by Alice Harman, illustrated by Sam Wedelich (Happy Yak) is all about weird, wacky and wonderful scientific discoveries. Inside, you’ll find sections full of facts about strange animals,…