Story Teller guide

Story Teller parents' guide: bilingual stories for young children

A parents' guide to Story Teller: what stories there are, switching between English and Chinese, and simple tips for reading together.

Story Teller is a free web app of illustrated stories for young children, in English and Chinese. There are no downloads, no sign-up and no ads to get past.

What's inside

Short stories, 10 illustrated scenes each:

  • Luna the Curious Bunny
  • Pip the Penguin's Big Wave
  • Milo and the Missing Star
  • The Brave Little Fox
  • The Kindness Garden

Comics: Edward and the Thunder Valley, a series of 20 issues.

Chapter books with recurring heroes Edward and Cherich:

BookChapters
Edward and the Iron Moon33
Cherich and Edward's Lantern Adventures20
Edward and the Ironclad Deep14
Cherich and the Valley of Sleeping Stars10
Cherich and the Pink Snowbell7
Cherich and the Moonlight Garden6

How to use it

  1. Open storyteller.anpfamily.com on a phone, tablet or computer.
  2. Choose English or 中文 at the top.
  3. Pick Short Stories, Comics or Chapters, then press Play.

Reading tips

  • Start short. The 10-scene stories suit a single sitting; save chapter books for bedtime routines.
  • Read it twice. Read a scene in one language, then switch and read it in the other. The familiar picture helps new words stick.
  • Ask about the pictures. Pause on a scene and ask what your child thinks happens next.
  • Follow a hero. Children who like a character can follow Edward or Cherich across several books.

Ideas for new stories? Tell us on the Story Teller board.