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
1,735 Episodes
1280 – 1300

Chap 3, The Polite Princess

Princess Talia is a college student who does not seem to fit in. Her friend Sally encourages her to watch a football match, and Talia decides that her fellow students could be more polite.
Season 0 / Episode 15 min

The Monkey in the Kitchen

Monkeys invade a school kitchen in the fifth story in our series about Theo the Monkey
Season 0 / Episode 14 min

Cambyses - The Crazy King?

Cambyses, King of Persia, invaded Egypt. The conqueror showed no respect for Egyptian customs. For example, he threw a spear at the Egyptian bull-god, Apis. Herodotus says this proves he was crazy. What do you think?
Season 0 / Episode 14 min

The Ugly Boatman

The Ugly Boatman, a romantic story from Vietnam   There was once a lonely fisherman by the name of Troung Chi. Every  evening, he sat in the back of his  boat, and glided down the river.  As he sailed, he played upon his flute that was made of bamboo, and…
Season 0 / Episode 8 min

Theo and the Monkey Cops

We learn why Theo the Crime Fighting Monkey failed to show up for his first kung fu lesson
Season 0 / Episode 14 min

Katie and the Invisible Umbrella

Katie - the ordinary witch - takes her grandmother's very far from ordinary umbrella to school, and it is confiscated by a teacher - with unfortunate results.
Season 0 / Episode 17 min

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 &…
Season 0 / Episode 2 min

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. 
Season 0 / Episode 4 min

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.
Season 0 / Episode 5 min

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…
Season 0 / Episode 6 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 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.
Season 0 / Episode 18 min

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…
Season 0 / Episode 10 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.
Season 0 / Episode 9 min

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.
Season 0 / Episode 16 min
1280 – 1300