We’re delighted to introduce Penguin Storytime, where brilliant books come to life!
Whether you are a parent or an educator, Penguin Storytime brings brilliant picture books to life with free read along videos for young readers of all ages perfect for the classroom, quiet time or reading together at home.
The YouTube video series launches with three books for different reading stages: You’ll Always Be My Baby by Jessica Urlichs, The Peasant Prince by Li Cunxin, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd and Kevin the Sheep by Jacqueline Harvey.
From playful picture books for little listeners to inspiring stories for older readers, Penguin Storytime makes it easy to share the joy of reading. Whether you’re a parent looking for your next storytime at home or an educator searching for engaging read alouds for the classroom, there’s a story here for you. The series sees much-loved books shared by the authors who created them, alongside our own in-house storytellers.
Discover stories to spark imaginations, encourage a love of reading and help young readers experience books in a whole new way.
New Penguin Storytime episodes will be added regularly. Subscribe to Penguin Books Australia on YouTube and join us for the next story!
Watch our first Penguin Storytime, You’ll Always Be My Baby read by Jessica Urlichs:
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