“…It is usually provided through the presentation of characters, settings, conflicts, and resolutions within a structured narrative framework while utilizing various elements such as plot, dialogue, description, and imagery to engage the audience and convey a message or meaning (Khamsuk & Whanchit, 2021). Storytelling is an effective teaching strategy for children to enhance their reading abilities and engagement with the material (Satrini, 2019;Fitri & Ginting, 2021). Additionally, listening to stories during learning promotes creativity, empathy, selfconfidence, and overall cognitive and emotional growth (Hammond, 2015;Wajnryb, 2003;Sitaresmi & Ginting, 2022).…”