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 Chinese Year of the Ox
An Ox is a large animal that looks like a bull, but he is generally patient, hard-working, and easy-going. And people who are born in the year of the Ox are said to be like that too! How did humans come to have this useful animal on earth to help…
Astropup and the sacred Rose
‘Astropup and the Sacred Rose’ Dedicated to Teddy and Ernest Wallace in Australia Read by Richard Scott. Story by Bertie. Proofed and audio edited by Jana Elizabeth. Hello, This is Astropup, In a previous episode, I told you how my friend, the parrot, dated Polly from the…
Tam o’ Shanter or How Maggie Lost her Tail
Burns Night is a celebration held on the 25th of January in honour of Scotland's famous poet, Robert Burns. We celebrate this Scottish evening with the story of Tam O'Shanter (originally told in a poem by Burns) who stays out late and meets a gang of witches on his way…
Wicked Uncle and the Trolley Rage
Wicked Uncle and the Trolley Rage Dedicated to Naomi, and her family from Monterey, California, USA. Written by Bertie. Read by Richard Scott. Mrs.Wilson read by Jana. Proofed, edited & inspired by Jana Elizabeth. Mum was at the supermarket looking for vegan Haggis. Now why was she…
Hero and Leander
For Valentine's Day, an ancient romantic story - Hero and Leander - two lovers separated by a stretch of water, the Hellespont. Will Leander swim to meet his love?
Why the Back Door is Front
WHY THE BACK DOOR WAS FRONT In the days when were no books, or writing, there was an old woman, who had a bad reputation. She pretended to be very poor, so as not to attract or tempt robbers. Yet those who knew her best, knew also that she had…
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.
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Bonnie Prince Charlie. Read by Bertie. Proofed and audio edited by Jana Elizabeth. Hello, this is Bertie and I’m here with a little bit of history from Scotland. Many people have heard the name Bonnie Prince Charlie, and perhaps seen his dashing portrait, but do not…
The Jungle Book – Part 4
Shere Khan, the Tiger has come to the meeting of the wolf pack. He wants to depose the leader of the pack, Akela, and kill the man-cub Mowgli. But Mowgli, who has fetched a pot of the red flower from the human village, has other ideas.
The Sky Boat Song
Jana sings this 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!
Katie's Botanical Birthday
Katie's birthday is on its way. Last year her mum gave her a book on Botany! This time she wants some rollerblades and a computer. But her mum thinks that rollerblades are dangerous and computers cost a lot of money. She goes for a walk in the botanical gardens with…
Astropup and the Teletransporter Part 1
Professor Perfect invites Astropup to visit the Cosmic Academy and see an incredible invention in action. Support the show.
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.
The Swing
A soaring poem by Robert Loius Stevenson that captures the joy of childhood.Support the show.
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.
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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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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 Cat Who Wanted to be a Monkey
Two funny stories about our tricky Monkey. The are both about wanting the impossible! In the first, Baby Bushcat wants to be a monkey - so he can play and have fun all day. In the second story, the Monkey wants to fly - but ends up falling - for…
The Jungle Book, Tiger Tiger, Part 3
The final part of the Story Tiger, Tiger - in which Mowgli leaves the village. Does he fit in anywhere?
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.