"Thank you so much for creating Twelve Little Tales! Our family LOVES them. I've never been a great storyteller, however, these prompts and story starters help me spin an enchanting tale that my kids love! I'm so grateful, thank you!" - J

Story starters so you become the storyteller too

Special offer! Start your year and get your first month 1/2 off or free! click here to find out more

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​Find the one-time payment options in the store - special offer included!

April Tale

Happy April!
This month we step out into the rain with three siblings, King Worm, the fox kits, little beings riding down the swift stream in shell boats, squirrels playing games with acorns, and many, many fairies. It's time to start bringing magic into your day - the magic even a few minutes of making up stories can bring to your lives. 
​Please let me know if you have any questions at all by contacting me here. - Marna
START YOUR STORYTELLING ADVENTURE NOW

Twelve Little Tales offers you monthly tools to inspire your storytelling journey.

Try a Tale! click here for a free Spring sample

Now storytelling will be as easy as 1,2,3.
     • 1. Read the starter Tale
      • 2. Choose a prompt card
      • 3. Continue telling your very own story (with lots of help!)

Storytelling can sometimes be difficult in the beginning.

When I first started I had wonderful intentions but couldn't think of a thing to say! I didn't have a lot of confidence nor could I form ideas that seemed "good enough". Now I know that anything that I made up would have delighted my child to no end. But, I know that others have the same experience that I did. This is part of the reason I created Twelve Little Tales, so that I could help others with story-starters and ideas each month. The content is simple, timeless and based in nature and seasonal wonder and leaves room for all of your ideas and creativity. 

The children will love your stories!

The starter Tale introduces the story for the month. Each month is a new story usually corresponding with the time of year and sometimes will include special festivals that help us enjoy the magic of the season. The 12 story prompt cards are each an offshoot of the story to help you on your way to telling more tales. Each tale offers approximately 1100 words so there is a lot of prompting to help you tell your stories! Please let me know if you are in the Southern Hemisphere - I will send you stories from your time of year! :)
Please contact me with any questions. I will love to help you get started on your storytelling journey!
​Happy Storytelling!

Thoughts from happy tellers of Tales. 

“I just want to say how much I love Twelve Little Tales! Your tales are a rare combination of delightful characters, endearing story lines and beautiful artwork. The children that I work with are always excited when I pull one of your stories out. A highlight for them is being able to help determine the tale’s path with the selection of one of the story cards. Thank you for creating such a lovely opportunity for connection between adult and child through storytelling! "
Melinda K. - Preschool teacher ​
“Just printed our first story from Twelve Little Tales. If you are like me and always liked it but never ordered don't hesitate any longer. I knew it will be beautiful but now I know I am gonna be subscribing. This is just amazing and so loving and gentle. Thank you Marna Widom.” - I
"The twelve little tales brings so much warmth into our home. We read the stories and enjoy displaying all the amazing cards that come with it. My son already recognizes the package when we get it in the mail and he gets so excited! What I love the most about it is that we get to enjoy these stories in our native language (Spanish). They are enchanting and beautiful. We hope to be enjoying these for much longer! ;)” -C
Twelve Little Tales is now available every month in four languages!
Please see here for samples of the languages :)
French
Translated by Mathilde Rojinsky Sadot
​Frog Pool | Technical translations | English-French
Spanish
​Translated by Natalia Rossi
Dutch
​Translated by Anja Boring
German (available in seasonal packets)
​please inquire
Translated by Lena Luers

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There are four ways to receive your Tales each month

Storyteller Digital
Starter Tale and 12 story cards to download and print.
$7

Storyteller Hybrid
Starter Tale and 12 story cards to download and print PLUS postcards and stickers in the mail
$11

Storyteller Easy
A package in the mail including your starter Tale as a wall hanging, 12 story cards (not cut) and 2 postcards all in one envelope.
​$15

Storyteller Full
A package in the mail including your starter Tale as a wall hanging, 12 story cards (cut) and 4 postcards and 9 stickers too!
​$23
You will find single payment options, seasonal subscriptions and even an option to just get stickers and postcards in the mail each month.
Printed and packaged on and in 80%-100% recycled papers
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