StoryNory Various Fairy Tales

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.
English United Kingdom Arts · Kids & Family
1,724 Episodes
660 – 680

Ice Cream Interview

You know that ice cream is cold and delicious, but do you know how it's made and what goes into it? Jana talks to Lewis Alfonso, an Italian gelato maker, to find out fascinating facts about ice cream. Read the full text of Ice Cream Interview and see our illustration…
Season 0 / Episode 16 min

The Dutch Hotel - The Mischievous Ghost

A ghost is playing pranks on the hotel - some of them are funny but the trouble is, they are getting the hotel a bad name.   Who is the mischievous ghost? Parents might like our story of Cleopatra (for 16+) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM-VD9pl4bA
Season 0 / Episode 20 min

The Goat and the Gold

Happy Year of the Goat ! One of our writing competition winners is a story about a clever goat and some stolen gold
Season 0 / Episode 7 min

Jana"s Gelato Interview

Interview with Lewis  - the ice cream maker Dedicated to Lydia Geneva - who we will be hearing from later.   Do you hear that sound? (Music from Ice cream van draws nearer & clearer)   Hello, and welcome to Jana’s Studio, where I talk to fascinating people about fascinating…
Season 0 / Episode 16 min

The Evil Mouse

An old French story about an evil mouse who orders a young girl to play with fire.
Season 0 / Episode 20 min

Herodotus: The Egyptians and the Greeks

Egyptian Pharaoh Amasis made friends with powerful Greeks of his time. We include a famous story about the Greek ruler, Polycrates of Samos, and his golden ring.
Season 0 / Episode 15 min

Herodotus - The River Nile

Herodotus visited Egypt and devoted the Second Book of his Histories to its wonders. He called Egypt the "Gift of the Nile" and looked at varios theories about where its true source was, and why it flooded its banks every year. Support the show.
Season 0 / Episode 9 min

The Evil Mouse

  The Evil Mouse Hello,  This is an old French fairy tale about an evil mouse. Listen on, if you dare. One night, a prince and his hunting party rode through a forest by torchlight. The dogs were on the trail of a fawn. The little creature darted across a…
Season 0 / Episode 20 min

Young Cyrus

Herodotus - Young Cyrus   Written & read by Bertie. Proofed by Jana Elizabeth.   Hello this is Bertie,   And I’m here with another story from ancient Greek history.   This time I’m going to tell you story of young Cyrus, based on the writings of  Herodotus, the ancient…
Season 0 / Episode 11 min

The Grasshopper

We preview a new Podcast from the makers of Storynory - Relaxivity - and in this sample episode we read an ancient poem about a grasshopper
Season 0 / Episode 5 min

The Boy Who Loved to Draw Cats

A boy is training to be a zen monk in Japan. Life in the monastery is hard. There is one thing he loves to do - and it is not to study or work in the garden.
Season 0 / Episode 8 min

Oh Lord of the Whole Universe

A Hindu prayer sung by Jana.  The words are universal.  Om jai Jagdish hare  Oh Lord of the Universe Swami jai Jagdish hare Mighty Lord of the whole Universe Bhakt jano ke sankat The suffering of your followers Daas jano ke sankat  The sorrows of your followers Kshan men door…
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

Introducing the Adventures of Cairo

Welcome to the exciting world of Cairo Carter! Cairo is seven years old and lives in the big city, and he loves to explore the world around him. Cairo has lots to learn about kindness, safety, and even the value of a dollar, so it’s lucky he can always depend…
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

The Jungle Book – Part 8

An almighty fight, in which Karr the python, Baloo the bear, and Bagheera the panther attack the monkeys to rescue Mowgli. Will they succeed?
Season 0 / Episode 18 min

Pet Writing Competition

Writing Competition !  Send us your TRUE story about your very Special Pet by 22nd September.  Entrants must be 16 years or younger -  mum and dad can help with spelling,  typing and grammar.  Include a photo or drawing of your pet if you can.  We will choose 5 stories…
Season 0 / Episode 4 min

The Boy Who Loved to Draw Cats

A boy is training to be a zen monk in Japan. Life in the monastery is hard. There is one thing he loves to do - and it is not to study or work in the garden.
Season 0 / Episode 8 min

Pet Writing Competition

Writing Competition !  Send us your TRUE story about your very Special Pet by 22nd September.  Entrants must be 16 years or younger -  mum and dad can help with spelling,  typing and grammar.  Include a photo or drawing of your pet if you can.  We will choose 5 stories…
Season 0 / Episode 4 min

The boy who loved to draw cats

The Boy who drew cats   Long ago, in Japan, there was a boy who was training to be a monk. He lived in the small temple at the end of the village.  Every morning, at quarter to four, he woke up to the sound of a bell rung by…
Season 0 / Episode 8 min

The Ugly Boatman

A story from Vietnam about a fisherman who plays a bamboo flute - if only his face was as beautiful as his music !
Season 0 / Episode 8 min

The Jungle Book - Part 8

Am almight fight, in which Karr the python, Baloo the bear, and Bagheera the pantha attack the monkeys to rescue Mowgli. Will they succeed?Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorynorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 0 / Episode 18 min
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