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.
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How the Monkey Became a Trickster
Why are monkeys full of mischief? This tuneful story from Brazil will explain. And you will hear a monkey who played the guitar before The Monkees. Storynory, presents Hello, this is Jana and I’m here with a folktale from Brazil. It’s about a monkey, a guitar, and a fruit…
Gilgamesh Part 4 – The Journey
King Gilgamesh is stricken with grief by the death of his friend, Enkidu. He sets out on a journey to find the secret of immortality, and has to pass through a passage guarded by a man with the body of a scorpion.
Birdy’s Halloween
Birdy’s Halloween A spooky story dedicated to Stephanie and Matthew Hello, this is Richard, and this is the latest episode in our series about a boy called Jake whose best friend is a talking crow called Birdy. And to find out how and why we are dedicating it to Stephanie…
Witches Fly Song for Halloween
Tap your feet to this spook and silly song for Halloween The post Witches Fly Song for Halloween appeared first on Storynory.
The Moon - Poem
An atmospheric nightime poem by Robert Louis Stevenson who also wrote Treasure Island. Support the show.
Witches Fly Song for Halloween
Tap your feet to this spooky and silly song for Halloween
Witches Fly Song for Halloween
Tap your feet to this spooky and silly song for Halloween
Katie and the Catnappers
This story is a tale of two cats: one handsome and expensive, the other scruffy and not expensive-looking but definitely unique. When the expensive one is stolen, it is up the cheap cat so save him! Read by Emma Wilson and written by Bertie.
The Moon Song
MOON has a face like the clock in the hall; shines on thieves on the garden wall, Streets and fields harbour quays, birdies asleep in the forks of the trees. (instrumental break) squalling cat squeaking mouse, howling dog by the door of the house, bat that lies in…
Witches Fly Song for Halloween
One All Hallows' Evening, when moonlit was the sky I met a robber band, excited kids on a sugar high Give us sweets or you’ll regret it, Hand em over or you will get it! Witches fly, witches fly, witches fly up on high They fill the skies with moans…
Halloween at the castle
An Irish tale for Halloween sometimes known as Jamie Freel and the Young Lady. This story is both spooky and sweet - but perhaps not for small children as there is quite sad and heavy passage towards the end - before the happy ending. The post Halloween at the castle…
Gilgamesh Part 3 - the Bull of Heaven
The epic from Mesopotamia continues. Gilgamesh refuses to marry the goddess Ishtar. She seeks revenge by sending the Bull of Heaven to trample Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu. Support the show.
Halloween at the castle
An Irish tale for Halloween sometimes known as Jamie Freel and the Young Lady. This story is both spooky and sweet - but perhaps not for small children as there is a quite sad and heavy passage towards the end - before the happy ending.
Halloween at the Castle
Halloween at the Fairy Castle JAMIE FREEL AND THE YOUNG LADY A Donegal Tale. Down in Fannet, in times gone by, lived Jamie Freel and his mother. Jamie was the widow's sole support; his strong arm worked for her untiringly, and as each Saturday night came round, he…
The boy who flew in the Sun's Chariot
A Great Greek myth for you! It's a tale of a Greek boy named Phaethon and his extraordinary adventure that changed the face of the world. .Get ready for a tale of gods, superpowers, and a lesson that will stay with you! Listen on, and you will learn how the…
The Trouble with Mirrors
Here's two Asian stories about troublesome Mirrors. One is from Korea and the other from Japan. The first is fun, the second is quite tragic at one point (just a warning for senstive types!). Our wonderful sponsor is Atheltic Greens and their boost to start your day called AG1.
Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See
A special episode of Storynory sponsored by Candlewick Press. It's a review of a gorgeous and sensitive picture book called "Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See" by Sam McBratney.
Gilgamesh Part Two - Humbaba
Gilgamesh, king of Urkuk, and his adopted brother, the wildman Enkidu, travel to Lebanon to fight the dragon, Humbaba. Adapted from the myth from ancient Mesopotamia. Support the show.
Birdy and the lost key
Dad probably does not believe that Birdy can talk - after all he is just a crow - and yet he does seem rather clever and useful.The post Birdy and the lost key appeared first on Storynory.