Chris Smith


Chris Smith is an Oxford-based storyteller, musician, trainer and founding director of Storytelling Schools, the fruit of ten years’ research and development experience. He has a passion for Arab folktales, myths and legends, developed while living in Palestine. He takes storytelling into a variety of institutions including schools, universities, museums and prisons, working with adults and children alike.

His aim is to make education more joyful and effective, especially in areas of deprivation where good education can make such a difference to future life chances.

Author’s Books

Front cover of World Tales for Family Storytelling by Chris Smith

World Tales for Family Storytelling: 53 Traditional Stories for Children aged 4–6 yearsChris Smith

A collection of traditional stories from around the world. Simple, quick to learn, and perfect for sharing at bedtime, on journeys, at parties or around the campfire. Read more →

cover of World Tales for Family Storytelling II

World Tales for Family Storytelling II: 44 Traditional Stories for Children aged 6–8 years

Chris Smith

Traditional stories for children aged 6-8, from oral traditions around the world – for reading, telling and retelling; literacy and oracy. Read more →

Front cover of World Tales for Family Storytelling 3 by Chris Smith

World Tales for Family Storytelling III: 51 Traditional Stories for Children aged 8–11 years

Chris Smith

Traditional stories for children aged 8-11, from oral traditions around the world – for reading, telling and retelling; literacy and oracy. Read more →


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