Epic Storytime: The Potion of Poetry

The Viking gods decide it's time to invent stories, and mix a potion of poetry to share with the world. But when it's stolen, the god Odin finds himself up against a troll who now has the power of the imagination...

Let your children follow Odin's quest in this week's Epic, based on a Norse legend adapted by Chip Colquhoun and Amy Robinson for their book The First King of England in a Dress. The story is read by David Ault (davidault.co.uk).

Illustrated by Dave Hingley.

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For easy and fun ways to link this story to a wide variety of learning outcomes including science and numeracy, make sure you also listen to our Epic Learning podcast. Further storytelling and learning resources—including storytelling videos and creative challenges for your children—can be found at epictales.co.uk

This recording copyright © Epic Tales 2021. Story copyright © Chip Colquhoun 2021. Illustration copyright © Dave Hingley 2021.

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