Saturday, the 18th of August marks the official end of Storytime.

In celebration of 10 wonderful years, we invite you to please join us on that day for a Grand Finale Farewell Party.

We have a excellent program in store for you that day, including Sing Alongs, a Storytime in English and in German as well as two readings by top children's author Ute Krause!
We will be open that day from 11:00 am until “open end” and hope you will take advantage of this final opportunity to enjoy one of our programs or simply stop by. The evening of the 18th is also the date of the “Friedenauer Lesenacht,” thus making it even easier to include a visit to Storytime as part of your day's activities. 

The Program of Events for Storytime's Grand Finale Farewell Party on the 18th of August 2012 is as follows:

• beginning at 11:00 am: We look forward to your visit!
• 3:00 pm: Sing Along with Hattie, Bubu and other Sing Along All-Stars
• 4:00 pm: Storytime in English and German with Diane and her daughter Lisa
• 4:30 pm: Sing Along with Hattie, Bubu and other Sing Along All-Stars
• 6:20 pm und 7:20 pm: Ute Krause reads “Osman, immer Ärger mit dem Dschinn”

In addition to this great program, we have another highlight planned - You determine the price of the books that you take with you that day! And with your payment, you have the opportunity to indicate the worth of not only the books but also the value that Storytime has had for you over the past 10 years. In addition, we also hope you will take a moment to share your thoughts and memories in our Guest Book, which will be circulating around the shop throughout the day. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

The Storytime Team

If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies.

 

Dear Friends of Storytime,

In addition to the holidays, the seaside, family fun, picnic baskets and glorious sunny days, Summer 2012 brings with it the never seen before...

Storytime Books Summer Sale

... throughout July and August! It’s the perfect opportunity to snap up books that you have always wanted and choose your favourite read. The hundreds of titles on sale – a glorious mix of fiction and non-fiction, books and CDs, in English and German – mean that there is something bound to appeal to everyone. 
July-August 2012    SUMMER BOOK SALE Up to 50% discount on English and German picture books, Children's literature, Early Readers, Non-fiction books, Audiobooks, Music CDs and a lot more! 
Don't wait too long! Beginning from July 1st, we have reduced opening hours:

Monday-Friday from 1pm - 5pm

Saturday from 11am - 2pm

 

Am Samstag, den 24.März 2012 ab 11.30 Uhr

bei uns in der Buchhandlung Eintritt frei! 

 

 

 

Über das Buch:„Astrid Lindgrens Bücher kennen und lieben Kinder überall auf der Welt. Aber was für ein Leben hatte diese Frau, die so viele Menschen mit ihren Büchern verzauberte?Astrids Kindheit ist eine Paradies, wie man es aus Bullerbü kennt, doch dann muss sie sich ganz allein in Stockholm durchschlagen. Sie beginnt Geschichten zu schreiben (...) Mit ihren Büchern, aber auch mit öffentlichen Reden kämpft sie dafür, dass Kinder von Erwachsenen keine Gewalt erfahren, sondern mit  Respekt behandelt werden.“ (aus dem Klappentext, Bloomsbury Verlag)

Über die Autorin:Katrin Hahnemann studierte Literaturwissenschaft, Theaterwissenschaft und Journalismus. Sie arbeitete beim Theater und für die Sendung Ohrenbär des rbb-Hörfunks. Heute lebt sie als Autorin in Berlin. In der Wer ist das?-Reihe  sind von ihr bereits mehrere Biografien, unter anderem über Martin Luther King und Jane Goodall erschienen.

 

MONDAYS

Little Ones Speak with Maria

Sixteen Monday Afternoon Sessions

16:30 – 17:15

06. Feb. / 13. Feb. / 20. Feb. / 27. Feb. / 05. March / 12. March / 19. March / 26. March / 16. April / 23. April / 30. April / 07. May / 14. May / 21. May / 04. June/ 11. June

The Course:
Designed to prepare children for the language tests required for admission to the English-German schools, these workshops will inspire your child to move from passive English to active English. As the name suggests and with a strong emphasis on fun, the children will be encouraged to speak through carefully selected activities, games and song.

The Teacher:
Having been raised by  a German mother and an American father, Maria has known nothing but bilingualism since birth. After attending the John-F.-Kennedy School here in Berlin, she went on to  receive a BA in practical writing from Western Michigan University. Having returned to Berlin recently, Maria has been using her wealth of experience with children to engage them in active and play-filled learning.

English learners aged 4-6.
EUR 145,- per child
Only 10 places available so register soon!
(6 child minimum required for course to run)

TUESDAYS

Doug's English Workshop 7+

Sixteen Tuesday Afternoon Workshop Sessions

16:30 – 17:15

07. Feb. / 14. Feb. / 21. Feb. / 28. Feb. / 06. March / 13. March / 20. March / 27. March / 17. April / 24. April / 08. May / 15. May / 22. May / 29. May / 05. June/ 12. June

The Workshops:
Through an exciting mix of stories, songs, games, & interactive role plays, these sixteen sessions are sure to transform your child's English from the passive to active. Led by native English speaker Doug Floyd, this weekly adventure is “Learning by Having Fun.“  He has specially designed this program for English learners aged 7-11.

The Teacher:
Doug Floyd is an interesting guy! Born and raised in Wisconsin, U.S.A., Doug has come to Germany to help kids learn English. He works as an instructor and leader of language camps for children and teens, as a private English tutor, and as a part time cook! Using his unique abilities to entertain and teach English, he has worked all over Germany with children ages 7-17. Interested in art, music, theatre, and sport, Doug blends all these influences together to create a unique learning environment. You may not know what will happen next, but you know it will be fun!  

- English learners aged 7-11
- EUR 145,- per child
- Only 10 places available so register soon!

(Minimum number of 6 participants required for course to run.)

 THURSDAYS

Little Ones Learn English with Nena

16 Thursday Afternoon Sessions

16:30 – 17:15

09. Feb. / 16. Feb. / 23. Feb. / 01. March / 08. March / 15. March / 22. March/ 29.  March / 19. April / 26. April / 03. May / 10. May / 24. May / 31. May / 07. June / 14. June

The Course:
An experienced English teacher leads the children in a fun filled session using a mix of simple picture books, movement songs, fingerplays and hands on objects to introduce and reinforce basic vocabulary groups (numbers, colors, animals, everyday objects, greetings, body parts, clothing, etc). Geared towards children 3 to 7 years in age.

The Teacher:
A veteran Storytime teacher/entertainer, Nena Sidorovska, speaks English, German and Spanish fluently and has been teaching English to children of all ages at Storytime for the past several years. A recent graduate in Anthropology, Intercultural Education and Literature at the FU Berlin, Nena blends all of these influences to create an inspiring learning environment that truly speaks to children.

- English learners aged 3-7
- EUR 145,- per child
- Only 10 places available so register soon!
(6 child minimum required for course to run)

Holiday Opening Hours 2011

Tuesday, 27th Dec. to Friday, 30th Dec. - 11 am to 5 pm

Saturday, 31st Dec. - Closed

Opening Hours in January 2012

Monday to Friday - 11 am to 6 pm

Saturday - 11 am to 2 pm