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.
Winter Time
A frosty but cosy winter scene set in a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Taffy Morgan’s Harp
An amusing Welsh story about a lad who thinks he is a musical genius - but few agree. Read the full text of Taffy Morgan’s Harp and see our illustration on Storynory.
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
We've heard of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh from the Christmas story in the Bible. What has the ancient Greek, Herodotus to tell us about these mysterious gifts? Check out our wonderful sponsor, https://storyworth.com/storynory and save on your first order.
Taffy Morgan's Harp
Dedicated to Lowenna and Fergus in China Read by Natasha Story from Welsh Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis, 1857 (lightly adapted) Music by Bertie based on Mopsi Drop, a traditional Welsh jig Picture by Bertie Taffy Morgan’s HARP Morgan is one of the oldest names in Welsh land. It…
Away in a Manger Christmas Carol
Merry Christmas! A cute version of the traditional carol - ‘Away in a Manger’ sung by Jana
Ba Ba Black Sheep
Ba Ba Black Sheep Have you any wool? Yes sir yes sir three bags full
Birdy's Treasure Hunt Trailer
Jake Explains how Birdy and a prize pig called The Emperor look for treasure! Listen to the full audio episode Birdy's Treasure Hunt!
The Cretan Bull
The Cretan Bull Dedicated to Maggie Hello, this is Bertie, And I am on the Greek island of Crete. Perhaps you can hear the waves of the Mediterranean Sea lapping against the rocks behind me. I’m staying in a little cove called Lykos Bay which you can only…
Away in a manger
A cute version of traditional Christmas Carol
Lapis and the Stolen Statue Part Two
Amon the Egyptian priest has been arrested for stealing a stolen statue. His cats Lapis and Cleo travel up the River Nile to prove his innocence.
Cambyses - The Crazy King?
Cambyses, King of Persia, invaded Egypt. The conqueror showed no respect for Egyptian customs. For example, he threw a spear at the Egyptian bull-god, Apis. Herodotus says this proves he was crazy. What do you think?
The Monkey Who Loved Chocolate
This chocolate-crazed story should get you in the mood for an Easter-egg hunt. Look out for a surprise-guest appearance from a famous fluffy animal dear to the hearts of chocolate-lovers everywhere. Jim is one of the very few boys on earth who doesn’t like chocolate. When Aunty Judith takes…
Why Bananas Belong to Monkeys
In this episode, we answer a question that has long puzzled some of the world's greatest thinkers. Why is it that monkeys believe that they rightfully own all the bananas? Listen on to find out.
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…
Frère Jacques
Jana sings a beguiling and rather different version of the famous french song. You haven't heard it quite like this before!
The Monkey King (Journey to the West)
Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is a born from a stone egg on Flower Fruit Mountain. He seeks immortality and invincible strength in battle. Soon the Jade Emperor in Heaven hears about all the trouble is creating on Earth and decides to give him a job to keep him an…
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A bear was walking down the road. He passed by a house and smelt a nice smell. He stopped. He sniffed. He looked through the window. A little girl was eating her breakfast. This is a "small Story" for our younger listeners, but we hope if you are a little…
The Mouse and the Cake
By ELIZA COOK ( 1818-1889 ) Read by Natasha A MOUSE found a beautiful piece of plum cake, The richest and sweetest that mortal could make; 'Twas heavy with citron and fragrant with spice, And covered with sugar all sparkling as ice.
Monkey's Gold
The Monkey is back! He's found gold in the river, and he plans to exchange it with the man for bananas. Will the Monkey be rich? Or will the man get the better of him? And what does the Tiger think of these golden plans? Sponsored by Little Passports -…
Astropup and the Conspiracy of Lizards Part 2
Some people say that the President of the World is not really in charge, but in fact, her every move is controlled by alien lizards disguised as humans. Some commentators even think the president herself is a lizard. But of course, that’s a crazy theory