What We Are Reading: Story Teller 1-1

I recently discovered "Story Teller", each issue contains a rich mixture of classical and original stories, with specially commissioned illustrations from some of the best artists working in children’s books today. 

In the original collection you would recieve a audio/Cassette Tape as well (I think). I was lucky enough to be able to obtain audio of all the issues as well. So, we have just begun going through the first Story Teller Magazine, also referred as Story Teller 1 Part 1.

I have this collection in PDF/MP3 format and am AMAZED at the quality of this magazine. I love the graphics. The kids don't know it but I have already looked through and read most of the other issues already.

The first issue consists of the following stories; (Click each title to be taken to a YouTube Version of the story)

Gobbolino, the Witch’s Cat read by Sheila Hancock

Poor Gobbolino – he did so want to be a kitchen cat, curled up peacefully by the fire or playing happily with the children. But it’s no easy matter when you’re born a witch’s kitten, and trouble seems to follow you everywhere you go. Gobbolino is the best-loved of Ursula Moray Williams’ charming stories and his adventures, adapted for Story Teller, are told in four instalments by Sheila Hancock, with illustrations by Francis Phillipps.

 

The Hare and the Tortoise read by Bernard Cribbins

First written in the sixth century as lessons in life for the people of Athens, Aesop’s classic tales are still enjoyed by young and old alike for their strong storyline and simple moral. The fable in each issue of Story Teller will be illustrated by Malcolm Livingstone.

The Shoe Tree read by Sheila Hancock

Penny Ayers was following the local Cornish custom of burying an old boot under the rhubarb when the idea came to her for a story. The result is the first in a unique collection of modern adventures written by top contemporary authors. The illustrator is Kevin Maddison.

 

The Emperor’s New Clothes read by Bernard Cribbins

The story of the vain Emperor and his invisible suit of clothes is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved stories. Vividly retold for Story Teller by Geraldine Jones, its many characters are brought to life in the inimitable style of Bernard Cribbins and by illustrator Anna Dzierzek.

 

The Red Nightcaps read by Marise Hepworth

The monkey’s habit of copying what he sees is at the heart of this amusing tale. The illustrator is Gillian Chapman who, like other Story Teller artists, has achieved considerable success with children’s books.

Aldo in Arcadia (Part 1- This is written in comic book style) read by Nigel Lambert & John Brewer

The adventures of Aldo and his flying vacuum cleaner, the creation of writer John Sheridan and illustrator Malcolm Livingstone, will appear in the first three issues of Story Teller.

 

The Forest Troll read by Nigel Lambert

This exciting story of a cowardly troll, foolwed by a young boy with a lump of cheese, orginated in Scandinavia. Illustrated by Peter Richardson, it is retold by Eliot Humberstone.

(Special Thanks to The Magical World of Story Teller for all their sharing efforts on YouTube)