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
1,736 Episodes
360 – 380

Why do we have fears? Interview

Are you scared of the dark? Of Spiders? Of Dogs? Jana explores why we have fears, and why sometimes, our fears are too strong for our own good - and become phobias. She speaks to Andrew West, a psychiatrist who works with children and young people.
Season 0 / Episode 18 min

Who When Wow

Introducing... Who, When, Wow! A new Tinkercast original podcast from the creators of the #1 kids & family podcast, Wow in the World. Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans who make us say "WOW!" This is just a preview…
Season 0 / Episode 8 min

The Son of Croesus

Herodotus 7. The anger of the gods is coming for Croesus, after he boasted of being the richest and happiest person in the world.
Season 0 / Episode 10 min

Robot Competition Answers

Here they are! The three winners to our How to Spot a Robot Competition and we read out all the replies.
Season 0 / Episode 15 min

The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumplings

A story from Japan that will make you laugh, featuring an funny old woman, a Jizu and some Oni with giant appetites. Read the full text of The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumplings and see our illustration on Storynory.
Season 0 / Episode 11 min

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…
Season 0 / Episode 12 min

The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumplings

The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling A story from Japan Dedicated to Poppy and Felix.   LONG, LONG ago there was a funny old woman, who liked to laugh and to make dumplings from rice-flour. One day, while she was preparing some dumplings for dinner, she let one fall;…
Season 0 / Episode 11 min

Robot Competition Answers

Here they are! The three winners to our 'How to Spot a Robot' Competition, and we read out all of your replies.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorynorySee omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Season 0 / Episode 15 min

Wicked Uncle’s April Fool Mystery

Grandma believes in supernatural goings-on around the house, and it drives Dad CRAZY! Then peculiar things start to happen to him. Magic? Or an April Fool trick? Can you solve the mystery?
Season 0 / Episode 12 min

Pliny's Ghost Story

A SCARY !! story for Halloween. This ancient Roman ghost story is more creepy than our usual stories. If you like being scared by a story, you'll love this. Small and sensitive kids might skip.
Season 0 / Episode 7 min

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

Coin Trick

Coin Trick is an audio fantasy adventure featuring modern characters, Native American gods and mythical creatures. We think you are going to love it. Our review and interview is kindly sponsored by the creators of Coin Trick but it is also a meeting of minds.  Catch Coin Trick in your…
Season 0 / Episode 15 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 Monkey Who Tricked Himself

The Monkey boasts that there is no animal in the Jungle that he can't trick.  The Bear challenges him - he knows one animal the monkey can't trick. The monkey takes up the challenge. The prize is a whole hive of honey. 
Season 0 / Episode 13 min

Does Santa Visit Mice?

The Cafe by the Sea is closed for Christmas. The humans are happy opening presents and eating food. But who can spare a crumb for the mice who live in the cafe? Thanks to our sponsor. Listen to Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes - https://lnk.to/wink-bedtime-storiesLA
Season 0 / Episode 14 min

Two Animal Fables from India

Two fun fables from India's Panchatantra - The Lion the Cave and the Jackal . The Bedbug and the Flea. And we introduce you to a great adventure podcast, Kaboom!
Season 0 / Episode 10 min

Romulus and Remus

Romulus and Remus were abandoned as babies. A mother wolf rescued them. One of the twins went on to found Rome - the city that grew into a great empire. This is the story of how it happened. This week's epsoide is sponsored by Outschool. In the second part, we…
Season 0 / Episode 25 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
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