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.
Pinocchio, Chapter 13:The Inn of the Red Lobster
The Fox and the Cat take Pinocchio to an inn - but are they as kind and hospitable as they seem?
01 Uncle Christmas
Uncle Christmas Part 1 Story by Bertie. Read by Richard. Proofread and audio edited by Jana Elizabeth. By Storynory with wickeduncle.com, the home of brilliant presents. Hello, this is Richard, and this is the first in a special Holiday Series about a character called Uncle Christmas. Now before…
Pinocchio, Chapter 12: The Fox and the Cat
Fire Eater gives Pinocchio five gold pieces for his father, Geppetto; but the Marionette meets a Fox and a Cat and follows them.
Spring the Sweet Spring
A delightful poem about Spring
Pinocchio, Chapter 11: Fire Eater
Fire Eater sneezes and forgives Pinocchio, who saves his friend, Harlequin, from death.
Jana’s Studio : Interview with Bertie
A special Interview by Storynory's editor, Jana Elizabeth, with Bertie, the writer of our stories. They talk about our new Herodotus series and what else is coming up on Storynory.
Pinocchio, Chapter 10: The Puppet Theatre
The Marionettes recognize their brother Pinocchio, and greet him with loud cheers; but the Director, Fire Eater, happens along and poor Pinocchio almost loses his life.
Birdy and the Bird of Paradise
A Bird of Paradise isn't actually a bird. It's a plant that looks like an exotic bird. Or is it?
Pinocchio, Chapter 9: Distracted on the Way to School
Pinocchio sells his A-B-C book to pay his way into the Marionette Theater.
1, The Histories of Herodotus
Herodotus, the father of history, tells us a different version of the famous Trojan War, which he learned on his travels around Egypt and the Middle East.
Pinocchio, Chapter 8: The ABC Book
Geppetto makes Pinocchio a new pair of feet, and sells his coat to buy him an A-B-C book
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…
The Town Musicians of Bremen
This amusing story by the Brothers Grimm is about four farm animals who believe they can earn a good living as musicians. But it isn't really by the sweetness of their barking, braying, mewing, and cockle-doodle-doing that gets their supper. Read by Natasha. Visit Storynory https://www.storynory.com/the-town-musicians-of-breman/ . for the full…
The Ugly Boatman
A story from Vietnam about a fisherman who plays a bamboo flute - if only his face was as beautiful as his music !
Katie and the Stray Dog
Katie helps an injured dog and invites him to stay in the house - but her magical and mischievous cat, Solomon, is not happy about her decision - and makes life difficult for the poor mutt ! Read the full text of Katie and the Stray Dog and see our…
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