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.
Chap 11, The Beauty and the Witch
Our Awaking Beauty series reaches is becoming tense, and perhaps just a bit creepy... Princess Talia is in trouble at her college for calling the Rector's wife a witch.
Chinese Year of the Pig
2019 is the Chinese year of the Pig. We tell you a famous pig story to celebrate ! Dedicated to Penny who supports us on Patreon. Read the full text of Chinese Year of the Pig and see our illustration on Storynory.
The Daffodils – I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud
William Wordsworth's famous delightful spring poem read by Natasha
The Pooka in the Kitchen
The servants in a large Irish House are grateful to a Pooka who comes every night to do their work for them. At Christmas, they decide to reward him.
Chap 10, The Beauty and the Tower
Princess Talia upsets the Rector of the Westerly College Oxford.
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The Moon by Robert Louis Stevenson Read by Richard Scott THE MOON has a face like the clock in the hall; She shines on thieves on the garden wall, On streets and fields and harbour quays, And birdies asleep in the forks of the trees…
Chap 9, The Beauty Under Arrest
Princess Talia is in her deepest trouble yet…
The Charge of the Light Brigade
"Forward, the Light Brigade! "Charge for the guns!" he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.
Katie’s Revenge
Samantha plays some mean tricks on Isis who is Katie's best friend. Isis wants Katie to use magic to help her get revenge but Katie can only use her powers for good.
The Chinese Year of the Pig
The Chinese New Year of the Pig Dedicated to Penny And this is a story to celebrate the Chinese year of the pig. According to Chinese Astrology, each year is named after an animal. There are twelve animals of the zodiac in all, and each takes it in turns to…
The Jungle Book – Part 3
Akela the leader of the wolves has been a protector of Mowgli, but he is growing old. Mowgli may have to fend for himself against Shere Khan the tiger.
The Lamb - poem by William Blake
Hello, this is Jana, and I'm here with some lines by the English poet and artist, William Blake. It's a sweet, simple poem, with a deep meaning. Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Gave thee life & bid thee feed. By the stream &…
When Your Trainers go for a Run
Where are your shoes when you can't find them? A small story about a pair of trainers (sneakers) that go for a run on their own.
Sleepy Star Leaves the Nest
A lush, sleepy story about a star who leaves the nest and falls to Earth. Read and sung by Jana for Storynory - and written by Bertie.
Puss in Boots
This is Jana and I’m here with one of fairy tale land’s most famous characters: Puss in Boots. He’s the hero of many a holiday pantomime here in Britain. He’s appeared as a character in the film Shrek and he’s even starred in his own movie. But this version is…
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
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.
Herodotus - the Pyramids
In this series, I’m taking you on a tour of the Histories of Herodotus - the ancient Greek who loved to travel and explore the world and different cultures. He wrote around the year 450 BC. His second book is all about the fabulous, weird and wonderful land of Egypt…
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.
Astropup and the Revenge of the Parrot
Ever since the Cat People tried to kill the parrot, he has been seeking revenge. His chance comes on a mission to the moon when he and Astropup discover an extraordinary volcanic eruption.