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
1,484 Episodes
360 – 380

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.
Season 0 / Episode 9 min

Ambassador 2. Journey into the Past

The parrot has been appointed ambassador to a distant planet. With typical impatience, he tries to travel to the planet via a shortcut - and ends up in a funny sort of place.
Season 0 / Episode 15 min

6, Herodotus, As Rich As Croesus

Croesus ruled Lydia from 560 to 546 BC. He was famed for his wealth, and still is to this day. The wise Athenian, Solon, visited him. The story has a moral - do not boast of your fortune or the gods may take you down.
Season 0 / Episode 12 min

The Magician’s Horse

A boy makes friends with a white horse who has a very special talent - she can talk ! 
Season 0 / Episode 19 min

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.
Season 0 / Episode 11 min

Hero and Leander

For Valentine's Day, an ancient romantic story - Hero and Leander - two lovers separated by a stretch of water, the Hellespont. Will Leander swim to meet his love?
Season 0 / Episode 15 min

Baskervilles 14, The Hound

The detectives, Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade travel through the fog of Grimpen Mire to Merripit House. Will they solve the mystery of the hound that has been terrifying Dartmore? Our audio story reaches its climax.
Season 0 / Episode 28 min

Jana’s Studio : Eye Spy – All about Eyes

Jana meets Paul Kinnear, an ophthalmologist (a doctor specialising in eyes), to learn about our eyes and how we can keep them healthy. Paul also shares a couple of eye jokes and his favourite eye poem ! Read the full text of Jana’s Studio : Eye Spy – All about…
Season 0 / Episode 9 min

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…
Season 0 / Episode 22 min

The Unwilling Mermaid

You might think it would be a lot of fun to be a cute mermaid, but this girl is not happy about what happens to her when she experiences some strange goings-on. Listen to find out why. A longer than usual fairy tale with lots of twists, turns, and submersions!
Season 0 / Episode 27 min

The Nosy Neighbour

Happy Hanukkah! A little history of the Jewish Celebration of Lights, and a story that features lots of festive food.
Season 0 / Episode 6 min

The Crow and Friends

A story from ancient Indian in which A crow makes friends with three animals who are very different from himself and together they fend off dangers. Support the show.
Season 0 / Episode 20 min

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 !
Season 0 / Episode 22 min

The Oak and the Reed

Aesop's fable of the mighty oak and the slender reed is told in verse. Read the full text of The Oak and the Reed and see our illustration on Storynory.
Season 0 / Episode 3 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

The Oak and the Reed

Aesop's fable of the mighty oak and the slender reed is told in verse.
Season 0 / Episode 3 min

Christmas 2017 Writing Competition

Write a story about the best or the worst present ever. We will pick three winning stories and read them on Storynory. The first prize includes a $50 voucher for Wicked Uncle, the home of brilliant presents.
Season 0 / Episode 1 min

Katie and the Magical Deer

Katie finds a deer with golden antlers in her garden. He seems very friendly. How did he get there?
Season 0 / Episode 21 min
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