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.
Frère Jacques
Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques, Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous? Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines! Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong. Brother Jacques, Brother Jacques, Do you sleep? Do you Sleep Sound the bells for matins! Sound the bells for matins! Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.
How Prince Bertie Ran Away
About the time when Bertie was a just a small prince-ling and he decided to run away from the palace. He finds that the world outside can be quite rough when nobody knows that you are really a royal in disguise.
Pinocchio, Chapter 34: The Shark
Pinocchio seems on the point of death more than once as is thrown into the sea with weights around him, and then chased by a Shark.
The Creation and Adam and Eve
John Le Mesurier reads The Creation and Adam and Eve from the Book of Genesis in the Old Testamant - an charming audio Bible story for Children.
The Night Before Christmas
Natasha's reading of this poem with a musical production by Colin Cunliffe of Cool Studios
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
This touching story by Hans Christian Andersen relates how a brave tin soldier keeps a stiff upper lip and remains steadfast throughout all his troubles. He is treated unfairly but never complains, and always remains true to the toy ballerina with whom he has fallen in love.
Pinocchio, Chapter 33: The Circus Donkey
Pinocchio, having become a Donkey, is bought by the owner of a Circus, who wants to teach him to do tricks. The Donkey becomes lame and is sold to a man who wants to use his skin for a drumhead.
Two Poems about Mice
The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse by Richard Scrafton Sharp (based on Horace). The Mouse and the Cake by Eliza Cook. Two charming Victorian poems about mice.
How the Monkey Tricked the Tiger
A cheeky, musical story for our younger listeners - lots of tricky fun! And even if you aren't so young, you might enjoy our bouncy song base on the playground chant, Eenee, Meenee, Mainee, Mo!
Pinocchio, Chapter 32: Donkey’s Ears
Pinocchio's ears become like those of a Donkey. In a little while he changes into a real Donkey and begins to bray.
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
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.
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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…
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!
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…
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.
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.
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…
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?
The Secret Garden Chapter 8
THE ROBIN WHO SHOWED THE WAY