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.
The Troobles
A crazy and fun story about some bad-behaved city kids who cause big trouble in a village and have to face the wrath of the members of the old people's home. It's written by Jana's daughter Sophie, aged 11. At the end we announce a story writing competition. Listen out…
Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See
A special episode of Storynory sponsored by Candlewick Press. It's a review of a gorgeous and sensitive picture book called "Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See" by Sam McBratney.
Gilgamesh Part 3 - the Bull of Heaven
The epic from Mesopotamia continues. Gilgamesh refuses to marry the goddess Ishtar. She seeks revenge by sending the Bull of Heaven to trample Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu. Support the show.
Witches Fly Song for Halloween
Tap your feet to this spooky and silly song for Halloween
Witches Fly Song for Halloween
One All Hallows' Evening, when moonlit was the sky I met a robber band, excited kids on a sugar high Give us sweets or you’ll regret it, Hand em over or you will get it! Witches fly, witches fly, witches fly up on high They fill the skies with moans…
Gilgamesh Part Two - Humbaba
Gilgamesh, king of Urkuk, and his adopted brother, the wildman Enkidu, travel to Lebanon to fight the dragon, Humbaba. Adapted from the myth from ancient Mesopotamia. Support the show.
Halloween at the castle
An Irish tale for Halloween sometimes known as Jamie Freel and the Young Lady. This story is both spooky and sweet - but perhaps not for small children as there is quite sad and heavy passage towards the end - before the happy ending. The post Halloween at the castle…
Halloween at the castle
An Irish tale for Halloween sometimes known as Jamie Freel and the Young Lady. This story is both spooky and sweet - but perhaps not for small children as there is a quite sad and heavy passage towards the end - before the happy ending.
The Doomed Prince
A fairy story from ancient Egypt without an ending -you tell us how it should end and we shall read out the best answers out on Storynory. Send to comp@storynory by 14 June 2021.
Gilgamesh - A Myth from Mesopotamia - Part 1
This is one of the oldest stories in the world. It’s hero is a great king, warrior, and strongman called Gilgamesh who wanted to discover the secret of immortality, or living forever. He formed a strong bond with wildman called Enkidu.Support the show.
Halloween at the Castle
Halloween at the Fairy Castle JAMIE FREEL AND THE YOUNG LADY A Donegal Tale. Down in Fannet, in times gone by, lived Jamie Freel and his mother. Jamie was the widow's sole support; his strong arm worked for her untiringly, and as each Saturday night came round, he…
Birdy and the lost key
Dad probably does not believe that Birdy can talk - after all he is just a crow - and yet he does seem rather clever and useful.The post Birdy and the lost key appeared first on Storynory.
Halloween Ghosts at Hampton Court Palace
Warning - Spooky Stories !! Jana visits the wonderful Hampton Court Palace by the River Thames to get into the mood for Halloween. Hampton Court Palace belonged to England’s King Henry VIII in the 16th century - and as you may know he had six wives, two of whom, Anne Boleyn and…
Birdy’s Lost and Found
Dad probably does not believe that Birdy can talk - after all he is just a crow - and yet he does seem rather clever and useful.
Birdy’s Lost and Found
Birdy’s Lost and Found Hello, this is Richard, and I’m here with another story in our series about a crow called Birdy and a boy called Jake. As you may know by now, Birdy and Jake have some long and lively conversations, but not everyone knows that Birdy can talk…
Honest Jack
Happy Valentine! A folk tale from England about an honest boy who wants to marry his sweetheart - and receives some magical help. Dedicated to Edwyn in California who supports us on Patreon.
The Jungle Book, Tiger Tiger, Part 3
The final part of the Story Tiger, Tiger - in which Mowgli leaves the village. Does he fit in anywhere?
The Doomed Prince
A fairy story from ancient Egypt without an ending -you tell us how it should end and we shall read the best answers out on storynory. Send to comp@storynory by 14 June 2021.
Halloween Ghosts at Hampton Court Palace
History meets Halloween at Hampton Court when Jana goes on a Ghost tour of King Henry VIII's Palace and hears some very spooky stories.Support the show.
Birdy's History
Birdy’s History Read by Richard Scott Written and Illustrated by Bertie Produced by Jana Elizabeth Hello, this Richard, and I’m here with the second in our series about a boy and a bird. Fittingly enough, it’s called Birdy. In this part we learn more about Birdy, and a little history…