Story Library
Jack Rabbit’s Wisdom Spot and The Turtle’s Shell:E157
Jack Rabbit’s Wisdom Spot and The Turtle’s Shell:E157 Two African folktales about how the rabbit got his wisdom spot and how the turtle got his shell. A great way to
The Watermelon Prince:E156
The Watermelon Prince:E156 A Vietnamese folktale that explains how the watermelon fruit first came to Vietnam. (duration 13 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. Kathleen’s latest picture
Chief Five Heads:E155
Chief Five Heads:E155 A Native American folktale about two sisters who both want to marry the Chief, but the Chief disguises himself to test the sisters’ character and so they
Thunder and Anansi:E154
Thunder and Anansi:E154 An African folktale about trickster, Anansi, who does something very selfish and greedy, but thanks to Thunder, he ends up having to pay a heavy price for
The Scroobius Pip:E153
The Scroobius Pip:E153 A delightful nonsense poem by Edward Lear about a fantastical, made-up creature that leaves all the other animals completely befuddled and confused. (duration 12 minutes) An episode
The Nightingale:E152
The Nightingale:E152 A classic fairytale from Hans Christian Andersen about a little nightingale whose sweet songs enchant the Emperor and all his court until one day someone brings a mechanical
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse:E151
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse:E151 Discover how this very tidy mouse deals with some very messy, uninvited house guests. A classic Potter tale that might spark some discussion about the
The Twelve Dancing Princesses:E150
The Twelve Dancing Princesses:E150 Night after night these twelve princesses wear out their shoes. But how? Their father, the King, promises a great reward to anyone who can help him
Daddy Longlegs and the Fly E:149
Daddy Longlegs and the Fly E:149 A fun nonsense poem about a Daddy Long-Legs and a fly who each bemoan the length of their legs for different reasons. (duration-6 minutes)
Why the Burro Lives with the Man:E147
Why the Burro Lives with the Man:E147 A Mexican folktale about a donkey called Benito, who discovers there is a price to pay when he leaves his mesa home and