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.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
The cosmic poem sung unaccompanied in a sweet, twinkling voice by Gabriella for Storynory, with words by Words by Jane Taylor(1783–1824).
Tick Tock Turkey and the Disappearing Sandwich
This is a story about a very odd bird called Tick Tock Turkey, his friend Future Dog, and a sandwich that disappeared, mysteriously, into thin air…
Song: Is Love a Fairytale?
Is Love a Fairytale? - a very catchy tune from the album by Aoede.
Dick Whittington and His Cat
The rags to riches story of Dick Whittington and his cat is not just a fairy tale: it is part of the folklore of London. Today there is a monument to his cat near the Whittington Stone pub at the foot of Highgate Hill where Dick sat down and heard…
The Buried Moon
A SCARY - but lovely story from the boggy East of England. The Fens of England were once full of horrid supernatural creatures who got hold of the moon and put out her lovely light. Our story has a touch of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorynorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Jeremy Strong Interview
The author of the 100 Mile an Hour Dog speaks to Natasha about what makes him laugh. Storynory Extra visits Reigate Priory Junior School and hears from the best selling children's author, Jeremy Strong. With readings by Natasha from some of his funniest books.
Andromeda and Perseus
Princess Andromeda tells us how she was rescued from a ghastly sea monster by the Greek hero Perseus. We learn about Perseus's secret weapon, the snaky head of Medusa that can turn men to stone.
Bertie Valentine
All the pond life are excited by Valentine's day. But nobody is more excited than Bertie the frog. All he has to do, is to lure the Lovely Princess Beatrice Down to the Pond, receive her kiss from her, and he will turn back into his true self - a…
Lady Bird, Lady Bird
Ladybird, Ladybird Fly away home! Your house is on fire, And your children all roam, Except little Nan, Who sits in her pan, Weaving her laces as fast as she can. Read by Natasha
Jimmy Mouse and the City Slickers
A pair of city mice visit the seaside cafe and invite Jimmy and Judith to the Big City! They make the journey and meet automatic vacuum cleaners and cats with fancy titles.
The Man Who Would Be King of the Apes
Two fairy tales from Southern China. In the first, a man is lost in the jungle, and is crowned King of the Apes. The second is a little like a romantic fairy tale that is well known in the west. Sponsored by Kaboom! Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast An…
Snow White
Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
Halloween Writing Competition
Halloween is on the way, so hurry up and get writing! Send us your spooky story by midnight London Time on October 20,2023. See https://storynory.com for details.
The Grasshopper
We preview a new Podcast from the makers of Storynory - Relaxivity - and in this sample episode we read an ancient poem about a grasshopper
Katie and the Magical Deer
Katie finds a deer with golden antlers in her garden. He seems very friendly. How did he get there?
The 1001 Nights Intro
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London Bridge – Song
London Bridge is falling down, My Fair Lady. Music for kids. We've taken this traditional song and given it a funky beat.
Chap 6, The Christmas Beauty
Princess Talia has no home to go to at Christmas. Her college friend Sally invites her to her house in Liverpool, where Talia's strange behaviour does not entirely win favour with her family.
The Remarkable Rocket
Oscar Wilde's witty tale about a rocket who is convinced that he is by far the most remarkable firework in the pack.