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.
In Early May
In Early May O MY dear, the world to-day Is more lovely than a dream! Magic hints from far away Haunt the woodland, and the stream Murmurs in his rocky bed Things that never can be said. Starry dogwood is in flower, Gleaming through the mystic woods. It is beauty's…
05, Uncle Christmas - The Great Christmas Delivery
The Great Christmas Delivery The 5th Uncle Christmas story. Read by me, Richard, for Storynory. Story by Bertie. Read by Richard. Proofread and audio edited by Jana Elizabeth. Now I don’t want to give away too many secrets about Father Christmas, because that might destroy some of his…
Jimmy Mouse and the City Slickers
A pair of city mice visit the seaside cafe and invite Jimmy and Judith to the Big City! They make the journey and meet automatic vacuum cleaners and cats with fancy titles.
4, Uncle Christmas – The Christmas Kid Invasion
Uncle Christmas is in charge of the presents this year. He decides to change the way things are done and invites 100 kids to try out the toys at the secret hideaway - much to the annoyance of the elves
The Spy Who Never Was Part Two
Was Uncle Jeff ever a spy? The kids and mum have their suspicions. In this second part of our spy story, Uncle Jeff reveals the truth about his trip to Moscow in his youth.Support the show.
The Night Before Christmas
The classic Christmas poem with festive music
Bertie and the Magic Seal
Once upon a time, when we started Storynory back in 2005, our main character was called Bertie. He’s a royal prince, who was once turned into our frog. That’s why Storynory’s mascot is a little green frog wearing earphones. After a long time away on
The Night Before Christmas
Natasha's reading of this poem with a musical production by Colin Cunliffe of Cool Studios
The Spy Who Never Was
Suspense and intrigue with Storynory's Wicked Uncle Jeff. The family are convinced that he is secretly a spy. The first of two parts... the second part coming very soon !Support the show.
3,Herodotus, Lydia
Written and presented by Bertie Dedicated to Charlie Taylor in Sydney The images come from Wikimedia Commons. for licences see here and here. This Bertie, and I’m here with the next part of the histories of Herodotus This story starts in a country that doesn’t exist any more. In its…
The Princess and the Un-Golden fish
The young Princess Beatrice saves an un-golden fish. The fish grants her three wishes. She is torn. Should she make unselfish wishes for the world? Or think of herself? A funny fairytale from our Prince Bertie series. In the real world, we extend our respects to Her Majesty the Queen…
3, Uncle Christmas – the Great Christmas Race
Uncle Christmas races his brother, Father Christmas, to see who will deliver the presents this year.
Katie and the Liar
This story is about telling fibs, and it’s also about bullying.Sometimes it is hard to say who the real bully is - because of course the smart bullies don’t go around with a badge saying “I am a bully.”
Don’t Worry Little Crab
Don't Worry Little Crab by Chris Haughton. Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they’re going for a dip in the big ocean. A Storynory Picture Book Recommendation Sponsored by Candlewick Press
Don't Worry Little Crab
I’m dropping by to recommend a delightful book published by the wonderful Candlewick Press who are kindly supporting Storynory. It’s called Don’t Worry Little Crab by Chris Haughton, and it’s a picture book that will enchant younger readers with its Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny…
The Stolen Bicycle
The Monkey steels a bicycle and rides it back to the jungle. He's surprised when the Bear rides off on it - and then loses it. Meanwhile, the little girl whose bike has been stolen is very sad... and cross. And the Bear is angry because she thinks he was…
Birdy and the Bird of Paradise
A Bird of Paradise isn't actually a bird. It's a plant that looks like an exotic bird. Or is it?
Jimmy Mouse and the Cake Competition
The Cafe by the Sea needs a new Cake Baker. The owner runs a competition to chose the right baker for the job. All the customers can vote for their favourite cake. Natrually the mice who live in the cafe want to vote for their favourite cake-maker.
Dutch Hotel - The Duel Part 3 Conclusion
Nafsi and Yogi live in London's Dutch Hotel, where their father, Alan, is the manager. They have travelled to the past to witness a duel fought by the founders of the hotel, two Dutch brothers. Now they return to the present where the legend of the duel lives on. Zelda,…
The Lady Beaming Bright
A story from Japan. A poor couple adopt a magical being. But who is their beautiful and charming new daughter? Listen on to find out.