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.
Herodotus – the Pyramids
The ancient Pyramids of Egypt were built 4,500 years ago. The ancient Greek Herodotus tells us how they were built - and mentions some projects that he thinks are even more amazing.
The Two Witch Cats
THE TWO CAT WITCHES In old days, it was believed that the seventh son, in a family of sons, was a conjurer by nature, and that he could work wonders like the fairies and cure diseases better than any doctor. If he were the seventh son of a seventh son,…
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!
Taffy Morgan’s Harp
An amusing Welsh story about a lad who thinks he is a musical genius - but few agree.
Winter Time
A frosty but cosy winter scene set in a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Song ~ Baa Baa Black Sheep
Not just for little kids! Jana sings this famous rhyme so sweetly we think all ages will feel soothed and un-jangled by it.
Puss in Boots
This is Jana and I’m here with one of fairy tale land’s most famous characters: Puss in Boots. He’s the hero of many a holiday pantomime here in Britain. He’s appeared as a character in the film Shrek and he’s even starred in his own movie. But this version is…
The Cretan Bull
Bertie is on the Greek Island of Crete and relates two famous legends from the time of King Minos - and how they blend into History in the writing of Herodotus.
Away in a manger
Merry Christmas! A cute version of traditional Christmas Carol, sung by JanaSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorynorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lapis and the Stolen Statue Part Two
Amon the Egyptian priest has been arrested for stealing a stolen statue. His cats Lapis and Cleo travel up the River Nile to prove his innocence. Read the full text of Lapis and the Stolen Statue Part Two and see our illustration on Storynory.
Three Donkey Fables
Donkeys are famous for being stubborn. These three funny fables show you how humans get on with their asinine friends. A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors https://outschool.com/storynory and https://littlepassports.com (promo code 'story') Take advantage of our discounts for these great companies.
Don't Worry Little Crab
I’m dropping by to recommend a delightful book published by the wonderful Candlewick Press who are kindly supporting Storynory. It’s called Don’t Worry Little Crab by Chris Haughton, and it’s a picture book that will enchant younger readers with its Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny…
Katie and the Werewolf
Katie is an ordinary school girl; apart from one thing, she's a witch and can do magic spells. Her mother is a witch too - and her father is a scientist who investigates magic. But experimenting with magic can be dangerous - as her dad finds out in this h
The Monkey Who Loved Chocolate
This chocolate-crazed story should get you in the mood for an Easter-egg hunt. Look out for a surprise-guest appearance from a famous fluffy animal dear to the hearts of chocolate-lovers everywhere. Jim is one of the very few boys on earth who doesn’t like chocolate. When Aunty Judith takes…
The Monkey Who Loved Chocolate
When Theo the monkey tastes chocolate for the first time, he goes crazy for it. He breaks out of the zoo and goes on smash and grab raids across the town. Will there be any chocolate left for Easter? This chocolate-crazed story should get you in the mood for an…
The Lamb - poem by William Blake
Hello, this is Jana, and I'm here with some lines by the English poet and artist, William Blake. It's a sweet, simple poem, with a deep meaning. Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Gave thee life & bid thee feed. By the stream &…
The Fox Princess
We'd be very happy if you support us! https://www.storynory.com/support-us/ The Fox Princess Hello, this is Jana, and I'm here with one of our Small Stories. It's about a fox who can change shape. And although it's very much set in London, stories of shape-shifting foxes originally come from Korea and…
The Gentleman who saved a Tiger
An Indian story that features a variety of characters, including a Tiger, a buffalo, a tree, and a road. Yes, that’s an unusual collection, and there are more too. A kind hearted gentleman sets a tiger free. A good deed deserves at least a nice thank you, you might think…
The Greedy Bear
Happy 75th Annivesary to India! A story from India to celebrate about a poor couple who trick a greedy bear.
Why Bananas Belong to Monkeys
In this episode, we answer a question that has long puzzled some of the world's greatest thinkers. Why is it that monkeys believe that they rightfully own all the bananas? Listen on to find out.