I was recently given the opportunity to review the brand new Storytime magazine which launched on the 10th of September. A monthly magazine mixing fairy tales, folk tales, fables and some extracts from classic children’s books, this seemed like something that would be perfect for Jack. He is really into stories at the moment and tries to tell them to us himself so I was looking forward to receiving our copy.
Priced at a very affordable £2.99, the magazine is absolutely beautiful. I posted a picture of the cover on Instagram as soon as we received it, marvelling at the beauty of it. At first glance, you can see what stories are included in this first issue and there are some of my childhood favourites such as Alice in Wonderland and Aladdin, even Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
What struck me the most when flicking through the pages were the illustrations. They are just so captivating and I often got distracted by them when reading the stories to Jack. Another thing I noticed was that there was no advertising at all in the magazine, focusing simply on providing children with some engaging stories. Storytime magazine also have a no plastic toy policy which is great – I’ve lost count of the times Jack has placed a magazine in my shopping basket because he wants the free toy on the front.
As well as offering a variety of stories to choose from, Storytime also offer the option to personalise your child’s copy with their name at the front and they can also complete the puzzles and colouring pages. I must admit I was a little reluctant to let Jack do those pages at first, fearing that he would wreck the magazine entirely – it’s too beautiful! He was quite good though and kept to the designated pages – phew! I want to keep this for him as I am planning on buying him a subscription – thankfully, there was a handy little subscription sheet in the magazine! That’s a birthday present sorted!
What do I think of the magazine? I am head over heels in love with it. It is a fantastic way of teaching your child some of the old stories without having to necessarily buy a whole new library to do so. Much as I love all the old stories I loved as a child, I would be permanently poor if I bought them each time so for £2.99 an issue, I cannot complain!
Are you interested in a subscription? If so, you’re in for a treat as I have a quarterly subscription to give away – 3 issues over 3 months. All you need to do is fill in the Rafflecopter below.
The giveaway will end on the 30th of September at 11.59pm. No multiple entries, anyone found to be cheating will be removed during moderation. UK only I am afraid.
Good luck!
Item sent for review
i loved reading as a young girl, my favourites were the famous five and i loved roald dahl's matilda
Hansel and Gretal!
Ashleigh
The Princess and the Pea
The gingerbread man
My favourite child hood story was Rumpelstiltskin. It will forever remind me of my Dad and the wonderful voices he used to put on for each character! My little brother would love this magazine!
the magic cooking pot x
The Tiger who came to tea
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
I loved Witches by Ronald Dahl – I love everything he has done 🙂
Goldilocks and the Three Bears 🙂
The elves and the shoemaker!
The Magic Faraway Tree!
Folded Leaflets 🙂
Goldilocks
the princess and the pea
My nan always used to read us chicken licken, still a firm favourite now!
The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton – I will forever be a fan of Moonface and Silky and Saucepan Man! 🙂
The three little pigs. Julie Ward
The Hare and The Tortoise
The Dr. Doolittle books
when i was little I loved the secret garden 🙂
Anne of Green Gables
I loved the Brer Rabbit books 🙂
I loved Enid Blyton (Kay Lou Smith)
The Hardy Boys when I was old enough to read to myself (always the tom boy!) When I was younger, the Twits or George's Marvellous Medicine (Genna St Michael)
Ned The Lonely Donkey
I liked the Mrs Pepperpot books
Olivia Kirby
I loved the lion the witch and wardrobe!
@Jakeysmummy2006
I loved all the Secret Seven and Famous Five books – anything by Enid Blyton