Various Fairy Tales
Fairy tales from the world over including some of the famous English stories such as, Dicking Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Three Little Pigs. Also some very sweet stories from Japan.
The Sky Boat Song
The romantic song about Scotland's Bonnie Prince Charlie who lead a rebellion against the English in 1745. Later he escaped back to France via the Isle of Sky helped by Flora MacDonald who dressed him up as her maid Betty! Read the full text of The Sky Boat Song and…
Albert Orangutan
Download the Audio (Right Click, Save As) Do you think animals should wear clothes? Let us know when you have listened to this amusing poem. It tells the story of Albert Orangutan, who is a very fashionable ape. Read by Richard Scott. Written by Glenn Lawrence for Storynory. Original Pictures…
The Wicked Uncle’s Surprise
Uncle Jeff leaps into action to save the kids in this latest winning entry in our writing competition.
The Holiday Spy
Merry Christmas! Here is a holiday spy story featuring a family of mice and staring GrandPa Mouse, Judith Mouse, and Jimmy Mouse. Wishing all Storynory listeners, Peace, Good Health, and Prosperity ! Dedicated with thanks to Cecelia from England!
The Three Dogs
The Three Dogs. Read by Richard. Adapted by Bertie. Proofread by Jana Elizabeth. Hello, this is Richard, This is the story of a shepherd who found himself in jail even though he had committed no crime. He was an honest lad, and his imprisonment was a terrible injustice. How he…
The Crab that Played with the Sea
A Just So story by Rudyard Kipling explains how the sea got its tide.
Portia’s Puzzle
A romantic episode from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice which is a little like a fairytale.
Uncle Jeff Gets into Trouble
A youthful Uncle Jeff buys a pink Porsche which he really can't afford.
Speed Bonnie Boat
Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward! the sailors cry; Carry the lad that's born to be King Over the sea to Skye. Loud the winds howl, loud the waves roar, Thunderclaps rend the air; Baffled, our foes stand by the shore, Follow they will not dare…
The Secret Garden Chapter 9
THE STRANGEST HOUSE ANY ONE EVER LIVED IN
The Grasshopper and the Ants
A grasshopper loves to play music while the ants work, work, work
Sleepy Star Leaves the Nest
A lush, sleepy story about a star who leaves the nest and falls to Earth. Read and sung by Jana for Storynory - and written by Bertie.
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A bear was walking down the road. He passed by a house and smelt a nice smell. He stopped. He sniffed. He looked through the window. A little girl was eating her breakfast. This is a "small Story" for our younger listeners, but we hope if you are a little…
The Dutch Hotel - Righting a Wrong
We revisit London's Luxurious - and haunted - Dutch Hotel. A famous actress is staying at the hotel. She asks Yogi and Nafsi to time-travel back to 1972 to meet her younger self and put right a wrong. If you have younger kids, you'll enjoy our Sponsor's calming bedtime podcast…
The Man Who Would Be King of the Apes
Two fairy tales from Southern China. In the first, a man is lost in the jungle, and is crowned King of the Apes. The second is a little like a romantic fairy tale that is well known in the west. Sponsored by Kaboom! Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast An…
Honest Jack
Happy Valentine! A folk tale from England about an honest boy who wants to marry his sweetheart - and receives some magical help. Dedicated to Edwyn in California who supports us on Patreon.
Schippeitaro
Who or what do you think Schippeitaro is? This story features some Demon Cats and cat wailing FX and is a little more spooky than usual. And don't forget to try out our wonderful sponsor, Outschool https://outschool.com/storynory for fantastic online learning classes.
The Jungle Book - Part 8
An almight fight, in which Karr the python, Baloo the bear, and Bagheera the pantha attack the monkeys to rescue Mowgli. Will they succeed?
The Magician’s Horse
A boy makes friends with a white horse who has a very special talent - she can talk !
The Riddling Knight
An ancient story sung in a ballad that mixes riddles and romance. Richard and Jana sing a duet -with Richard taking the part of a Knight and Jana the part of Nelly.