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.
Katie and the Magical Deer
Hello, this is Natasha, and I’m here with a story about Katie who is a little bit like you. She goes to school with other ordinary people. But there’s one thing that is a bit different about her. She’s a witch and can do magic spells. This story features one…
Pet Writing Competition Results Part 2
This is Jana, and I'm here with part two of our winning entries for our Pet Writing Competition. We have four very different stories for you! Well done to: Sylvia Belcher Amidala Paul and Dorothy
Let's go to the beach
Let's go to the beach When I went to the beach I said, “Hello there sea! Why you sat there staring at me? You know I love you too. Come on friends, join me won’t you, by the shore.. We’re gonna have so much fun baby, Deep down in…
Lapis and the Stolen Statue Part 1
Lapis and Cleo are shocked when their master, Amon the Priest, is arrested on charges of stealing a scared statue. Another story from Ancient Egypt ! Read the full text of Lapis and the Stolen Statue Part 1 and see our illustration on Storynory.
The Cat that Went Ting-A-Ling
Mice and cats have been enemies since the time of Aesop. In this updated fable, a mouse suggests tying a bell to the cat's tale. Great idea! But who is going to put it into practice? And if you live in the USA, check out our new sponsor, Little Passports…
The Dog and the Elephant
A story from India that shows how friendship is more important than fine food and living the high-life.
Lapis and the Stolen Statue 1
It was morning. The sun was creeping into the bedroom. I briefly opened my eyes to gaze at the rosy sky through the window. It was the same as yesterday, and the day before, and the day before. Nothing to report there. I went back to sleep - perhaps…
Two Animal Fables from India
Two fun fables from India's Panchatantra - The Lion the Cave and the Jackal . The Bedbug and the Flea. And we introduce you to a great adventure podcast, Kaboom!
The Dutch Hotel - The Duel Part 1
The Dutch Hotel in London is haunted - or is it? There are figures like ghosts who appear, including hotel staff from Victorian times, but they are more like time travellers. In this episode, the kids who live in the modern hotel - Nafsi and Yogi - travel back in…
How the Monkey Became a Trickster
Why are monkeys full of mischief? This tuneful story from Brazil will explain. And you will hear a monkey who played the guitar before The Monkees. Storynory, presents Hello, this is Jana and I’m here with a folktale from Brazil. It’s about a monkey, a guitar, and a fruit…
Pet Writing Competition Results Part 2
More winners from our Pet Writing competition with stories from all over the world about your very special pets. Support the show.
The Dog and the Elephant
A story from India that shows how friendship is more important than fine food and living the high-life.
Song of a Dream
Happy Diwali! Song of a Dream’, a charming poem by the Indian Poetess, Sarojini Naidu, whom Mahatma Gandhi called the "Indian Nightingale"
Pet Writing Competition Results Part 1
Thank you to EVERYONE who sent us a story. They were all wonderful, and as ever, it was very hard to pick the winners. Jana presents Four winning stories in our Pet Writing Competition. But that's not all! Three more winning entries will follow shortly. In this first batch, we have…
The Dog and the Elephant
The Dog and the Elephant A story from India This story includes a few words from the Indian language - Hindi. Haan = Yes Ji = In Indian culture, adding Ji after a name is meant to convey warmth and respect. Doste = Friend Haathi = Elephant Ghee…
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – Song
The traditional tune is sung by Jana Elizabeth for Storynory in this cheerful and upbeat version with a hint of hip-hop.
Katie and the Catnappers
This story is a tale of two cats: one handsome and expensive, the other scruffy and not expensive-looking but definitely unique. When the expensive one is stolen, it is up the cheap cat so save him! Read by Emma Wilson and written by Bertie.
Pet Writing Competition Results Part 1
Thank you to EVERYONE who sent us a story. They were all wonderful, and as ever, it was very hard to pick the winners. Jana presents Four winning stories in our Pet Writing Competition. But that's not all! Three more winning entries will follow shortly. In this first batch, we have…
Twinkle Little Star Song
sung by Jana for Storynory Sung by Jana Elizabeth Arranged by Bertie Picture by Shutterstock. Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are! Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark;…
Pet Writing Competition Results Part 1
Our latest writing competition results are in ! Thank you to EVERYONE who sent us a story. They were all wonderful, and as ever, it was very hard to pick the winners. Jana presents Four winning stories in our Pet Writing Competition But that's not all ! Three more winning entries…