30/05/2026
One of the biggest myths about storytelling is that the magic comes from the puppet, the prop, a perfect costume or the fancy setup.
The truth?
Some of my most memorable storytelling moments have happened with nothing but a story and a room full of children.
A raised eyebrow.
A whispered sentence.
A moment of silence.
A question hanging in the air.
And suddenly, an auditorium becomes a forest, a classroom becomes a kingdom, and a group of children become fellow travellers in a story.
Props are wonderful. We love them. They add colour and texture but the real magic has always been in the connection between storyteller and listener—the shared imagination that brings a story to life.
This was a reminder that when children are truly listening, and a storyteller is fully present, that's all the magic you really need.
✨ Stories don't live in our props. They live between people.
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