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.
Bertie’s Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg hunt in the Palace Garden is heading for disaster, and Prince Bertie the Frog is about to take the blame for eating the eggs belonging to the children.
Katie and the Invisible Umbrella
Katie - the ordinary witch - takes her grandmother's very far from ordinary umbrella to school, and it is confiscated by a teacher - with unfortunate results.
How Anansi Brought Wild Animals into the World
Anansi, the anti-hero of West African folklore, refuses to follow instructions.
King Thrushbeard
By the Brothers Grimm. The tale of a proud and haughty princess who refuses to marry because no man is good enough for her.
The Owl and the Pussycat
This romantic nonsense by Edward Lear is a classic of children's literature. Its lilting rhythm has a wonderfully calming effect on the senses.
The Wizard Who Stole Katie’s Spells
We find out the identity of the thief who stole Katie's spell book and did all sorts of bad spells around school. The follow-up to The Witch Who Lost Her Spells.
The Christmouse Mystery
A Christmas play set in an English country house and featuring a cast of humans and mice.
The Midas Touch
King Midas entertains a satyr. As a reward he receives a gift - everything he touches turns to gold. He soon learns that the gift is a curse .
Harry and Rosie Trick Santa
A modern Christmas story about how two children, Harry and Rosie tricked Santa - a free mp3 for kids.
The Quest of Eric and Enide
Enide has married Eric, a knight of the Round Table. Now she begins her dream of living with her ideal knight happily ever after - but will it turn out that way in real life?
Katie and the Stray Dog
Katie helps an injured dog and invites him to stay in the house - but her magical and mischievous cat, Solomon, is not happy about her decision - and makes life difficult for the poor mutt ! Read the full text of Katie and the Stray Dog and see our…
A Christmas Carol Part One
Humbug ! Dickens' s Christmas tale is retold as a mini-play, with Natasha and Rob playing all the parts between them including Scrooge! A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching covetous old sinner!
The Parrot for President
The Parrot is standing in the first election for World President. He is trailing in second place behind the mysterious Diva who favours appeasement of the Cat People. Hear the Parrot's stirring speech !
Bertie and the Merchant of Palmyra
Natasha returns with a Bertie Story ! The King and Queen visit the desert oasis of Palmyra. The Wicked Queen brings back a souvenir that starts to haunt her
Katie and the Cat Swap: Part 2
Katie is stuck inside the form of her cat, Solomon. She goes to school and is shocked by all the trouble Solomon is causing inside her identity. She also overhears a plot to besmirch her best friend Isis.
Pinocchio, Chapter 33: The Circus Donkey
Pinocchio, having become a Donkey, is bought by the owner of a Circus, who wants to teach him to do tricks. The Donkey becomes lame and is sold to a man who wants to use his skin for a drumhead.
Lady Bird, Lady Bird
Ladybird, Ladybird Fly away home! Your house is on fire, And your children all roam, Except little Nan, Who sits in her pan, Weaving her laces as fast as she can. Read by Natasha
08 Baskervilles: First Report of Dr. Watson
Dr Watson writes to Sherlock Holmes with his impressions of the various characters in and around Baskerville Hall.
The Vigilante Monkey
Theo the Monkey is outraged by the criminal behaviour of his zoo keeper, Mr. Grabber, and decides to fight for what is right
Pinocchio, Chapter 29: A Snail’s Pace
Pinocchio returns to the Fairy's house - a snail comes to open the door, but takes a very long time…