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.
Astropup and the Man with a Laser Gun
The man with the laser gun could help Astropup and the Good Cat rescue the parrot from the clutches of the cat people, but unfortunately he does not trust cats.
Jack Hannaford
A cunning old soldier plays a trick on a naive couple. A traditional English folk story.
The Punishment of Loki
Loki, the Norse god of fire and tricks, is punished for his crime.
Witches Fly Song for Halloween
Tap your feet to this spook and silly song for Halloween The post Witches Fly Song for Halloween appeared first on Storynory.
Storynory Extra – Alaska
Natasha reads a poem from Alaska and we meet Tevi from Talkeetna - one of our listeners and a fellow broadcaster. It's a chance to learn a little bit more about us and our audience.
The Demon Cat
AN Irish story about a spooky cat who demands fish ( by Lady Wilde )
How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
A Just So Story by Kipling. Why is the Rhinoceros so wrinkly and so grumpy?
Odin’s Eye
How the chief of the Norse gods gained True Wisdom and the terrible price he paid for it.
How Anansi Brought Wild Animals into the World
Anansi, the anti-hero of West African folklore, refuses to follow instructions.
The Christmouse Mystery
A Christmas play set in an English country house and featuring a cast of humans and mice.
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…
The Flying Horse Part 1
Part fairytale, part science fiction, this story from the 1001 Nights is full of wonder. An inventor presents the King of Persia with an enchanted horse. His son flies off to meet a beautiful princess, but there is trouble in store.
In the Bleak Mid-Winter
In the bleak mid-winter Frosty wind made moan. The words have been used for a traditional carol, but they were originally a Christmas poem by Christina Rossetti. Listen to them read aloud by Natasha.
The Goat and the Gold
Happy Year of the Goat ! One of our writing competition winners is a story about a clever goat and some stolen gold
Baskervilles 10: Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson
Barrymore, the butler of Baskerville Hall, has a grievance. He thinks it was unfair to hunt his brother-in-law down when he, of his own free will, had told Sherlock and Holmes his secret. The free audio book of the greatest mystery of all continues.
Beauty and the Beast Shorter Version
Do appearances matter? Or is the heart within the most important of all qualities? The classic tale.
Katie’s Halloween Dad
Katie is a witch. Her Dad dad is a Professor of Extra Sensory Perception and Paranormal Phenomena, although he does not have powers himself. One Halloween he tries a dangerous experiment.
Solomon’s Holiday
Solomon the cat steps forward to take the lead role in this episode of our Katie series. It's meant to be a secret that he can talk, and so when he goes to stay with Isis's family he is under strict instructions to say no more than meow.
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.