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📈 Reading at home protects the gains made at school.

Just 10 minutes of storytime a few times a week helps children hold onto progress, practise listening skills, and grow their understanding of language.

Little moments add up.

🏡 What happens at home matters.

When children enjoy the same stories at school and at home, the learning sticks. Shared storytime reinforces vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence — while strengthening the home–school connection.

One story. Shared everywhere.

⏰ Strong routines start with small moments.

Reading a story at the same time each day — in class or at home — helps build consistency, confidence, and a love of learning.

StoryBox makes it easy to press play and let the story do the work.

📚 Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to stress.

As routines return, storytime can be a grounding moment in the day — helping children settle, focus, and reconnect with learning.

Just one shared story can set the tone for a calm, confident start to the school year.

🌍 Take students on a journey of wonder and self‑discovery in Term 1 🌍
📖 We’re so excited to share a first look at the wonderful stories arriving on StoryBox Hub this term. From joyful animal adventures to heartfelt tales of culture, belonging, bravery and imagination, these new additions are set to spark curiosity in every young reader.
📖 We’re welcoming back some of our favourite storytellers (and introducing a few new faces too!) - and we can’t wait for you to meet the characters and worlds coming your way.
📖 Head over to our latest blog post for a closer look at what’s joining your TBR list in the coming months.
📖 Trust us… there are some very special titles on the horizon. 💛📚

February’s FREE Story is here — just in time for Back to School! 🎒

Starting school is a big moment — full of excitement, nerves, and lots of new feelings. The Wild Guide to Starting School by Laura and Philip Bunting is a bright, reassuring story that helps little learners (and their grown-ups) navigate those all-important first-day emotions.

With warmth, humour, and just the right touch of wild energy, this playful story celebrates wobbly mornings, new friendships, and the joy of discovering a whole new world. Beautifully read aloud by comedian Nazeem Hussain, it’s a favourite for classrooms, centres, and families alike.

✨ Watch The Wild Guide to Starting School FREE on StoryBox Hub all February — a perfect companion for tamariki settling into new routines and school life.

Because every little wildling deserves a confident start to their next big adventure. 🌱📖
https://storyboxhub.com/stories/the-wild-guide-to-starting-school

🗣️ Building respect starts early.

Talking with children about body boundaries, consent, and respect doesn’t have to feel daunting — it’s about giving them confidence, language, and a sense of safety.

In our latest guest blog, Jayneen Sanders shares why these conversations matter and how her picture book Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect can support families and educators in age-appropriate ways.

👉 Read the blog for free: https://storyboxhub.com/.../building-respect-from-the
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📚 Watch the story on StoryBox Hub.

🎉 Hello 2026! 🎉

We’re starting the year at StoryBox with fresh energy, exciting plans, and a big welcome to Megan Daley, who joins the hub as our new Head of Education 🌟

In 2026, our focus is on:
✨ expanding our global storytelling collection
📚 growing practical, classroom-ready education resources
🌍 sharing StoryBox with even more schools and communities around the world
🎬 and some very exciting developments for StoryBox Animation

Get ready for a year of creativity, connection, and stories that bring us together — near and far. 💛📚

🌟 Getting Ready for School 🌟

As we prepare for the return of school routines, storytime can help children feel calm, confident, and ready for the year ahead. Our special school-themed stories are a gentle way to ease first-day nerves, spark conversations, and build positive back-to-school routines.

📚 Available with our family subscription and FREE school trial.

Subscription Info | Pricing Discover flexible subscription options for StoryBox Library, tailored to suit schools and early learning centres across Aotearoa. Transparent pricing, unlimited access for whānau, and over 600 stories with teacher resources — all in one inspiring platform.

🏡 StoryBox Library at home
Bedtime, after school, rainy days — storytime that fits anywhere.

☀️ Why reading over the holidays matters.
Just 10 minutes of storytime a few times a week helps children keep their reading confidence strong.

🏖 Take StoryBox anywhere.
Beach bag. Caravan. Grandparents’ house. StoryBox travels with you, wherever you go.