Three exciting films are being released this month and Storytime has the books upon which these films were based.

 

Check out Percy Jackson and Lightning Thief! Read all the books in this exciting series. Available in both English and German at Storytime Books or via our Online  Shop (see above).

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland has also just been released. Read the original classic by Lewis Carroll! Also available in both languages in the bookstore or via our Online Shop.

 

 

 

 

 

Last but not least, the German film Hier Kommt Lola, based on the book by the same name by Isabel Abedi, is now in the theaters. Read the all the books in this very popular series. Available at Storytime or via our Online Shop.

 

 

In addition to these film related titles, we have a great selection of recent releases for you to also discover. We look forward to your visit!

Little Ones Speak with Diane

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:
Diane Pentaleri-Otto, the owner of Storytime, has been creating and teaching English programs for children here in Germany for over seven years. A native English speaker from Garden City, New York, fluent in German and with a BA in Japanese from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Diane knows what is required to learn language. Experienced through both book store programs and as the mother of a completely bilingual child, she is inspired by the ease with which young children master language and looks forward to using creative methods to assist them along their way.

Seven Tuesday Afternoon Sessions

16:30-17:30

09.Feb / 16.Feb / 23.Feb / 02.Mar / 09.Mar / 16.Mar / 23.Mar

English learners aged 4-6.

EUR 59,-- per child

Only 10 places available so register soon!

MUSICAL ENGLISH with Amy

The Workshops:
Your child will love learning English through fun songs and gestures, games and activities! Each lesson will be focused on a theme and a song which will build your child's vocabulary, confidence and speaking skills. The last session on March 20th will culminate in a show for the parents!

The Teacher:
Amy Hough, a 28 year old from Los Angeles, California has a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Amy has been singing and performing since she the age of 10, appearing in numerous theatrical productions such as Grease and The Rocky Horror Show. Amy has both a TEFL certificate and a Young Learners certificate for teaching English. After living in Italy for three years, where she taught English to children through music and other creative methods, she is now in Berlin and enthusiastic to share her fun, musical teaching methods with Berlin's young English learners! 

Six Saturday Morning Workshop Sessions

10:30-12:00

13.Feb / 20.Feb / 27.Feb / 06.Mar / 13.Mar / 20.Mar

English learners aged 6 – 10.

EUR 79,-- per child includes all required materials

Only 15 places available so register soon!

with Kenny Stanger & Amy Hough

Program Director Kenny Stanger is an actor, musician, and educator from New York who has worked across a variety of genres with children and adults at all levels. While living in New York, he served as musical director of productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hair, and Stonybrook;The Musical, while performing with the "SB Improv Troupe" - a comedy improv theater group in the style of "Whose Line is it Anyway?". He has taught private music lessons to children and adults for over ten years.

Program Assistant Amy Hough is a 28 year old from Los Angeles, California with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Amy has been singing and performing since she the age of 10, appearing in numerous theatrical productions such as Grease and The Rocky Horror Show.

Monday, Feb.1st – Friday, Feb. 5th

9:00 – 16:00 daily

Singing, dancing, & acting out children's show tunes. Lots of fun & new friends

English speaking children aged 8 – 12.

EUR 179,-- per child, per week, including lunch

Please contact the store to register.

February is Saint Valentine's month. As a way of showing our love for our customers, we are pleased to be having another FEBRUARY VALENTINE'S SALE! Cupid has been here with his bow and arrow and slashed prices on classics, picture books, non-fiction, early readers and more. And the love is lasting for the whole month, or until sold out.