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
1,724 Episodes
1640 – 1660

05, Uncle Christmas - The Great Christmas Delivery

The Great Christmas Delivery The 5th Uncle Christmas story. Read by me, Richard, for Storynory.   Story by Bertie. Read by Richard. Proofread and audio edited by Jana Elizabeth.   Now I don’t want to give away too many secrets about Father Christmas, because that might destroy some of his…
Season 0 / Episode 10 min

Troy

Although on an epic scale, the Battle for Troy involves some very personal grudges between the warriors. The climax of our story is the showdown between the Greek Achilles and the Trojan Hector.
Season 0 / Episode 19 min

Katie and the Cat Swap: Part 2

Katie is stuck inside the form of her cat, Solomon. She goes to school and is shocked by all the trouble Solomon is causing inside her identity. She also overhears a plot to besmirch her best friend Isis.
Season 0 / Episode 14 min

Harry and Rosie Take A Train

Harry and Rosie are travelling by rail to the English seaside. On board the train, their parents fall asleep. Harry and Rosie go in search of a snack and find an adventure. On the way they confront grumpy buffet attendants and railway officials.
Season 0 / Episode 12 min

The Monkey Who Loved Chocolate

When Theo the monkey tastes chocolate for the first time, he goes crazy for it. He breaks out of the zoo and goes on smash and grab raids across the town. Will there be any chocolate left for Easter? This chocolate-crazed story should get you in the mood for an…
Season 0 / Episode 14 min

Bertie on Holiday

The lovely princess Beatrice is on holiday - but she can get no rest because she is constantly being photographed. The newspapers back home are saying some really rude things about her. Bertie is shocked and comes to the rescue.
Season 0 / Episode 24 min

Katie and the Cat Swap: Part 1

Katie swaps identities with her cat Solomon - and soon realises that she has done a silly and dangerous thing.
Season 0 / Episode 17 min

The Golden Fish

A poor fisherman pulls a golden fish out of the sea. When it speaks, he throws it back. His wife is furious, and demands that the magic fish grant them a wish, and then another wish, and then another wish. A story of greed and over-reaching ambition.
Season 0 / Episode 19 min

4, Uncle Christmas – The Christmas Kid Invasion

Uncle Christmas is in charge of the presents this year. He decides to change the way things are done and invites 100 kids to try out the toys at the secret hideaway - much to the annoyance of the elves
Season 0 / Episode 9 min

Pinocchio, Chapter 36: A Boy

The Final Chapter of Pinocchio, in which we meet some old friends, and our story reaches its conclusions.
Season 0 / Episode 24 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

Halloween on the Pond Redux

It's Halloween on the pond, and Tim the Tadpole is feeling scared. A Story from our archive to celebrate 20 years of Storynory! - Read by Natasha and written by Bertie. Cover art by Sophie Green.Look out for our new website coming up soon.
Season 0 / Episode 13 min

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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…
Season 0 / Episode 1 min

Two Animal Fables from India

Two fun fables from India's Panchatantra - The Lion the Cave and the Jackal . The Bedbug and the Flea. And we introduce you to a great adventure podcast, Kaboom!
Season 0 / Episode 10 min

Ramayana Part 1

The Hindu gods are unhappy because demons are attacking the holy men who bring harmony to the world. The demons are sent by the evil Ravana, who cannot be killed by a god, but only by a man. The gods decide that Vishnu will be born in mortal form to…
Season 0 / Episode 27 min

The Statue that Sneezed

Two statuesque  stories from Korea. One is about a statue that has a surprise in store. The other is about a mole who is ambitious for his daughter to marry into high society. And a shout out to our wonderful supporter, Outschool. https://outschool.com/storynory.
Season 0 / Episode 16 min

The King of the Birds

One of Korea's most popular stories. There are two brothers, one is rich and mean, the other is poor and good hearted. The poor brother receives help from the King of the Birds, and the older brother hopes to gain the same reward.
Season 0 / Episode 18 min

Astropup's Space Tourist Part 2

Dedicated to Avery Jane Gaffney in New Jersey who kindly supports Storynory on Patreon. Read by Richard. Luna, by Jana. Story by Bertie. Proofed and audio edited by Jana Elizabeth. We continue the story of how our space-travelling hound, Astropup, along with the Parrot and Marlow, took a space tourist on board…
Season 0 / Episode 16 min

The Wind and the Moon

A gusty poem by the Scottish writer, George MacDonald. The wind is trying to bully the moon - can he succeed?
Season 0 / Episode 4 min
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