Story Teller (magazine) series were released (with accompanying cassettes) in the US, under the title "Look, Listen and Read". These compilations contained stories or themes that related to each other, either by author or content. Examples include "The Best of Aesop", "The Legend of King Arthur", "Jack and the Beanstalk", and "Rapunzel." The main differentiator between "Story Teller" and Disney's "Storytime" was the fact that the latter featured only Disney characters. "Storytime" hit newsagents' shelves soon after "Story Teller" proved to be a bestseller. It was published in 24 parts and customised binders and cassette boxes were produced to house the collection (just
Story Teller (magazine) its title suggests, was aimed at a younger audience than the original series. Many of the stories in "Little Story Teller" featured the adventures of the inhabitants of the Magic Mountain, which included Leroy the Lion, Dotty the Dragon, and Morris and Doris the hamsters. Three Christmas specials were also published. Released annually along with each series, the "Christmas Story Tellers" featured festive stories and even songs. The third "Christmas Story Teller" included stories suited to both the original series and "Little Story Teller". Of the Christmas specials only "Christmas Story 2" was made available in New Zealand or Australia,