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
1,726 Episodes
1320 – 1340

The World’s Oldest Religion

Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of the Persians and it is still practiced to this day. It has influenced many of our own beliefs, even if we don't realise it ! We continue our retelling of the histories of Herodotus from Ancient Greece.
Season 0 / Episode 8 min

Tyger Tyger Burning Bright

Poems by William Blake (1757-1827) from his Songs of Innocence and Experience, that capture the magic and mystery of the tiger, the innocence of the lamb, the happiness of the fly, all god's creations, with spoken audio on a free mp3.
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor

An Ancient Egyptian tale about a shipwrecked sailor who is washed up on a desert island and meets a giant serpent. One of the oldest stories ever written down, it is really several stories within a story.
Season 0 / Episode 9 min

The Wild Swans at Coole

Have you heard the "bell-beat" of swans wings as they fly over the water? This poem by WB Yeats evokes that sound as well as the autumn months. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorynorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 0 / Episode 4 min

The Luck of the Wicked Uncle

Do you believe in luck? - the mum in this story does - and her stars say she's going to have a terrible weekend. Uncle Jeff (who is not really wicked) believes we make our own luck, and comes to the rescue.
Season 0 / Episode 20 min

How to Out-Jeff Uncle Jeff

Uncle Jeff has a new girlfriend - Jessica - can she be more irresponsible than he is?
Season 0 / Episode 18 min

Samson and Delilah

The epic and tragic story of the man who combines the strength of a lion with the sweetness of honey. And of course of Delilah who is his downfall.
Season 0 / Episode 18 min

Lapis and the Stolen Statue Part 1

Lapis and Cleo are shocked when their master, Amon the Priest, is arrested on charges of stealing a scared statue. Another story from Ancient Egypt !
Season 0 / Episode 10 min

The Knight's Ballad

(Are you going to Scarborough Fair) Parsley Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, Once there was a true love of mine. Fa la la la, fa la la la ra re THERE were three sisters fair and bright, Jennifer, Nelly and Rosemaree They three loved one valiant knight. As the dew clings…
Season 0 / Episode 4 min

birthday-competition

The results are in!  Jana reads the winning entries from our Writing Competition. We asked you to write about Birthdays, good birthdays, disastrous birthdays, any type of birthday. And here are the amazing winning entries.  Of course kids who grow up listening to Storynory are wizards with words!   Support Storynory…
Season 0 / Episode 16 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

Birdy's Treasure Hunt Trailer

Jake Explains how Birdy and a prize pig called The Emperor look for treasure!  Listen to the full audio episode Birdy's Treasure Hunt! 
Season 0 / Episode 1 min

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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.
Season 0 / Episode 17 min

Oh Lord of the Whole Universe

A Hindu prayer sung by Jana.  The words are universal.  Om jai Jagdish hare  Oh Lord of the Universe Swami jai Jagdish hare Mighty Lord of the whole Universe Bhakt jano ke sankat The suffering of your followers Daas jano ke sankat  The sorrows of your followers Kshan men door…
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

Introducing the Adventures of Cairo

Welcome to the exciting world of Cairo Carter! Cairo is seven years old and lives in the big city, and he loves to explore the world around him. Cairo has lots to learn about kindness, safety, and even the value of a dollar, so it’s lucky he can always depend…
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

The Jungle Book – Part 7

Rann the Kite brings a message from Mowgli that he has been kidnapped. Baloo, Bagheera, and Kaa the Python rush to the rescue.
Season 0 / Episode 20 min

Jana's Studio Interview about Show Dogs

Jana and Sophie talk to Anita Mitchell about her two show dogs (and much adored pets), Dolly and Mabel - a pair of gorgeous West Highland White Terriers who show at Crufts, the world's biggest dog show. Support the show.
Season 0 / Episode 16 min
1320 – 1340