Bring your family and step into a world of wonder! Join us for a special storytelling session for children and parents with the magical, captivating storyteller Xanthe Gresham Knight. This enchanting storytelling experience is designed to spark imagination, build curiosity and inspire a lifelong love for books and reading.
With a whirl of words and a swirl of pictures, Xanthe brings stories to life—stories filled with adventure, colourful characters and powerful messages of courage, creativity and kindness. Her storytelling is interactive, joyful and deeply engaging—a shared experience that children and parents will love together.
“Xanthe's sparky energy conjures visionary delights like a storytelling genie who has just jumped from her bottle to open the doorway into your imagination.”
— British Theatre Review
Session benefits:
- Ideal for children aged 6+ and their parents
- Builds imagination and creativity
- Encourages reading habits and love for books
- Develops listening and language skills
- Fun family bonding experience
- Inspiring stories that promote values and emotional learning
Stories open doors to new worlds—and this session will help children discover that books are full of magic waiting to be explored.
Date: Friday 21 Nov 2025
Time : 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. UTC , click here to convert to your local time
Mode: Online
Fee: Free
Who should attend?
Parents and children—open to both members and non-members. Invite your friends to join the fun!
For more information please write to digitallibrary@britishcouncil.org