We recently launched 5 apps using our stories, especially designed for use in the Early Years.  Visit our new website for more information www.traditionalstoryteller.com

‘What we liked best about this collection was the back to basics, simple and engaging tales told like they’ve been told since time began. Children watch and hear the oral story as it is told through expressive language, fabulous facial expressions, and engaging gestures and then IMAGINE the scenes for themselves. What a novel concept!”
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Katrice is one of the wonderful storytellers in our award winning ‘Stories from Around the World’ series.

Katrice Horsley has worked widely as a storyteller and educator and is a director of the Midlands-based Traditional Arts Foundation. On receiving the news and accepting her appointment as the nation’s second ever Storytelling Laureate, Katrice Horsley said, “My toes are curled up to the sky with joy and I look forward to making my contribution.”

As Laureate for Storytelling, Katrice will also receive seven wonderful objects as a gift, including: 1kg bag of dried beans, a simple compass, a packet of love hearts, a clear glass bottle, a tall white candle, a silver, lucky charm bracelet and a whistle.

You can watch a trailer from Stories from Around the World here.

The teachers who judged said  ’The children loved the stories and storytellers on this DVD.  They copied the actions and repeated key words and phrases.  Now the children ask for a story every day!  The storytellers are excellent.’

Maria (Managing Director) receiving the Silver Award from the Editor of Practical Pre-School, Bea Yeatman-Biggs.

Our research has shown that many Head Teachers are  not in support of the new focus on phonics as the primary approach to learning reading. We believe that offering children a wider exposure to all aspects of literacy is a more balanced approach, that will see higher levels of engagement, enjoyment and ultimately attainment.

Successful reading starts with successful Speaking and Listening and that is where our stories can really support your children.  Watch a trailer now and see for yourself.

The idea of sharing a story comes from pre-literate times when being able to accurately pass on information was a vitally important skill.  So see if you can do it.  We’d love to hear if it turns into Chinese Whispers!  Join us on Facebook and let us know.

We’d like to offer you a 25% discount if you purchase all 11 of our DVDs – that means you get over 60 oral stories told by some of the world’s leading storytellers; lesson plans; best practice videos and much more, for just £550 (+vat).

No matter what happens in the coming months regarding the new curriculum, we know that stories and storytelling are an essential part of every child’s education.  Simply call 020 7586 6198 and quote ‘Platinum Pack’ when ordering.  This offer is available until the end of this term.

You can visit the site, together with an independent review of the Story Spinner resources  here.