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
1,732 Episodes
240 – 260

Frère Jacques

Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques, Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous? Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines! Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.   Brother Jacques, Brother Jacques, Do you sleep? Do you Sleep Sound the bells for  matins! Sound the bells for  matins!  Ding, dang, dong.  Ding, dang, dong.
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

Astropup and the Conspiracy of Lizards Part 1

Our space-travelling hound, Astropup, along with the Parrot Major and Marlow, visit the President of the World to sell her the idea of interplanetary hot dogs. But some people think the President is a lizard in disguise. Could this strange theory have any truth at the bottom of it?
Season 0 / Episode 21 min

Herodotus - the animals of Ancient Egypt

I’m going to be telling you all about the fascinating animals of Ancient Egypt as reported on by Herodotus two and a half thousand years ago.    
Season 0 / Episode 5 min

The Dutch Hotel - The Duel Part 1

The Dutch Hotel in London is haunted - or is it? There are figures like ghosts who appear, including hotel staff from Victorian times, but they are more like time travellers. In this episode, the kids who live in the modern hotel - Nafsi and Yogi - travel back in…
Season 0 / Episode 23 min

The Monkey Dance

The Musical Monkey is caught by a man in this story. Do you think he will end up on the family dinner table? Or will he have yet another trick up his sleeve? Well, he hasn't got a sleeve, but if he did, he might have a trick up it…
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 Buried Moon

A SCARY - but lovely story from the boggy East of England. The Fens of England were once full of horrid supernatural creatures who got hold of the moon and put out her lovely light. Our story has a touch of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.
Season 0 / Episode 14 min

The Magician’s Horse

A boy makes friends with a white horse who has a very special talent - she can talk ! 
Season 0 / Episode 19 min

The Jungle Book, Tiger Tiger, Part 1

Mowgli has returned to the village. Buldeo, the village hunter, hopes to kill Shere Khan the lame tiger and claim a big reward. Mowgli has other ideas.
Season 0 / Episode 24 min

Spring the Sweet Spring

By Thomas Nash Spring, the sweet spring, is the year’s pleasant king, Then blooms each thing, then maids dance in a ring, Cold doth not sting, the pretty birds do sing: Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we, to-witta-woo! The palm and may make country houses gay, Lambs frisk and play, the shepherds pipe…
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

The Girl with A Bowl on her Head

It's only natural for parents to worry, and sometimes they worry a little too much. Once, a girl was beautiful - and her parents worried that she was too pretty. They were so concerned that they sent her out into the world with a bowl over her head. Poor girl!…
Season 0 / Episode 19 min

Spring the Sweet Spring

Dedicated to Miller David in NY  Richard's Sk8oetry YouTube ChannelSk8oetryhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9AFktmYu9Q5rycs8lEuyg By Thomas NashSpring, the sweet spring, is the year’s pleasant king,Then blooms each thing, then maids dance in a ring,Cold doth not sting, the pretty birds do sing:      Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we, to-witta-woo! The palm and may make country…
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

The Commune of Cats

A fiery, catty, fairy tale about a sweet girl who goes to live in a mansion once owned by a princess, and now owned by a commune of cats. The mysterious cat comrade Gatsby is in charge - but who is he really? And how will our heroine, Lizzie fair…
Season 0 / Episode 28 min

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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…
Season 0 / Episode 5 min

Birdy's Treasure Hunt Trailer

Jake Explains how Birdy and a prize pig called The Emperor look for treasure!  Listen to the full audio episode Birdy's Treasure Hunt! 
Season 0 / Episode 1 min

Katie and the Cat Teacher

Katie is learning Latin - the language of the ancient Romans - at school. What's the point of this deadbeat language? Her mother says there is every point to learning Latin, especially if you are a witch who needs to understand magic. And as Katie is not making much progress,…
Season 0 / Episode 14 min

The Wise Girl and the Riddles

Two peasants are arguing about who owns a foal. A rich widow claims that her cart gave birth to it. Her poor neighbour is sure that his mare is the mother and the foal belongs to him. Sponsored by Outschool https://outschool.com/storynory
Season 0 / Episode 20 min

Katie and the Weather

It is spring, and the weather should be lovely but the the wind and the rain are continuous. Could there be some magical connection between Katie's mum and the weather? Support Storynory on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Storynory
Season 0 / Episode 15 min
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