Storynory - Audio Stories For Kids
933 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 2.2K ratingsBeautifully read and written audio stories for kids. The original stories podcast, founded in 2005.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
July 14, 2008 06:16 - 18.4 MBJack exchanges the family cow for five beans. His mother is furious and throws them out of the window. The beans sprout into a stalk and jack climbs up to the sky and the land of giants.
The Sheriff Who Came to Dinner with Robin Hood
July 06, 2008 20:24 - 12.1 MBLittle John is Robin Hood's most trusted outlaw. He wins an archery contest and the Sheriff of Nottingham employs him in his service. Little John swears to be the worst servant he ever did have.
A Pale Pink Proud Peacock
July 02, 2008 12:08 - 3.82 MBA pale pink proud peacock pompously preened its pretty plumage - listen to the audio and repeat this tongue twister to exercise the lips
Gladys and the chiX
June 29, 2008 13:48 - 12.9 MBThree sisters, Mandy, Laura and Sam set up a girl band. Their younger sister, Gladys, is not allowed in the band because she is to geeky - even though she is the one with the best the ideas.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
June 23, 2008 16:24 - 17.3 MBTwo rogues come to the court of the Emperor and persuade everyone that they can make clothes that are invisible to anyone who is simple in the head or unfit for their jobs. The whole court praises the beautiful clothes.
The Guest of Robin Hood
June 15, 2008 18:54 - 13.1 MBRobin Hood was the politest robber in all history. He liked to entertain his victims at his table in Green Wood. In the first of our series, his guest is a sad knight who has fallen on hard times.
The Minotaur
June 09, 2008 09:22 - 15.4 MBHow Theseus killed the Minotaur with the help of Ariadne - an exciting myth from Ancient Greece with some historical background about King Minos and Crete woven in.
The Zoo That Bit Back
June 02, 2008 16:16 - 14.6 MBThe animals at the zoo live a life of luxury until a new head-keeper is appointed. The monkeys must give up their TV, and the Lion has to stay awake in visiting hours. They plot revenge.
Bertie’s Double
May 25, 2008 12:23The Wicked Queen is determined that Princess Beatrice should marry a rich prince - but Beatrice stays true to her long lost Prince Bertie - then the Queen finds someone who looks just like Bertie.
The Hare and the Tortoise
May 18, 2008 13:35 - 12.2 MBThe hare from the famous tale by Aesop tells his version of the race with the tortoise - just in case you thought that he really was slower than his rival. The real winner is the cunning fox.
The Golden Goose
May 12, 2008 04:29 - 14.6 MBAn amusing tale about a boy whose parents called him "Dummy" - but he can't have been that much of a dummy because he found a golden goose and made the grandest people of the town look like fools.
Beauty and the Beast
April 28, 2008 16:34 - 26.4 MBBeauty and Beast by Charles Perrault is one of the great romantic tales of all time. With exotic music and sound effects.
Lazy Jack
April 21, 2008 11:33Lazy Jack goes out to work, but he's not used to earning a living, and he gets into all sorts of muddles. An amusing fireside tale from the North of England.
St. George And The Dragon
April 14, 2008 14:52 - 7.42 MBThe story of how George saved a town and a princess from a fearful dragon. He is associated with courage and chivalry and several countries have chosen him as their patron saint.
The Homecoming of Odysseus
April 07, 2008 14:25 - 28.6 MBOdysseus returns home 20 years after leaving for Troy. He arrives on his rocky island kingdom of Ithaca disguised as a beggar and finds that his palace is full of suitors wooing his wife, the faithful Queen Penelope.
The Brahman, the Tiger and the Jackal
March 31, 2008 08:38 - 8.63 MBThis tale from India is about a good-hearted Brahman - or holy man - who is helps a tiger out of a trap.
The Ugly Duckling
March 24, 2008 12:05 - 26.8 MBThis is the classic story of somebody who is a bit different - by Hans Christian-Andersen.
The Nose That Ran Away
March 16, 2008 17:31The strange story of a nose that ran away from its owner, a little girl called Isis. Soon the nose was making havoc all over her school. Only Katie the witch knew the full truth...
St. Patrick
March 10, 2008 12:16 - 7.69 MBSt. Patrick is famous for banishing the snakes from Ireland. But there are loads more legends about Ireland's patron saint who is celebrated with parties and parades on March 17th.
The Three Little Pigs
February 25, 2008 07:03 - 12.9 MBOne of those stories that you can hear again and again. The wolf huffs and puffs and the three little pigs exclaim by the hairs of their chiny chin chins and only the best build house won't fall down.
The Jumblies
February 17, 2008 23:54 - 6.03 MBThey went to sea in a Sieve, they did, In a Sieve they went to sea... And when the Sieve turned round and round, And every one cried, 'You'll all be drowned!' They called aloud, 'Our Sieve ain't big, But we don't care a button! we don't care a fig! By Edward Lear.
The Swineherd
February 11, 2008 11:00 - 20.5 MBA princess is spoiled and unable to appreciate the gifts of natural beauty that her prince sends her. And then she sees a clever little toy that she really, really wants. It belongs to the keeper of the Emperor's pigs - the Imperial Swineherd.
St. Valentine
February 03, 2008 19:58St. Valentine was the first person to write a love letter signed "From your Valentine". He did this in prison on the eve of February 14th, in the year 270 AD and this is his story.
Bertie’s Year of the Rat
January 27, 2008 07:28In the year of the Rat, Bertie gives sanctuary to a special visitor to the pond.
The Chinese Years of the Animals
January 21, 2008 08:47How the Chinese years came to be named after the animals. It was all decided by a swimming contest.
The Witch Who Got into Trouble at School
January 13, 2008 08:56The story about the time that Katie got into BIG TROUBLE at school, just because she's a witch. It was all terribly unfair. Then the chance came to prove how useful her magic could be.
The Snow Queen Part 3
January 07, 2008 14:18 - 17.7 MBThe final part is the most magical yet, taking us across the frozen landscapes of Finland and Lapland under the dazzling Northern Lights - to the palace of the Snow Queen.
The Snow Queen Part 2
December 30, 2007 20:07 - 20.8 MBGerda searches for Kay who has been kidnapped by the beautiful Snow Queen. Her journey brings her to a witch with a lovely garden where it is always warm summer. Gerda forgets about Kay until she notices that just one flower is missing from the garden.
The Snow Queen Part 1
December 23, 2007 14:16 - 16.9 MBA masterpiece by Hans Christian Andersen, full of the strange beauty of ice-cold winter, and the warmth of true love. Kay is kidnapped by the Snow Queen. His childhood sweetheart, Gerda, goes in search of him, and travels across a magical landscape to the frozen North.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
December 16, 2007 20:37A poor shoemaker receives some unexpected help just when he needs it most. When it is close to Christmas he and his wife decided to give a gift in return.
Colin’s Grumpy Christmas
December 09, 2007 21:01A fish wishes to be alone. Santa grants him his desire for Christmas, and then he wonders if peace and quiet is such a wonderful thing after all.
The Girl Who Missed Christmas
December 02, 2007 23:34Christmas is the happiest time of year, but sometimes something terrible happens - like a kid misses it all together. That's what happened one year to a girl called Natalie.
Alice In Wonderland Chapter 12
November 30, 2007 18:56Alice's Evidence. We reach the final Chapter of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland when Alice finally declares that her tormentors are "Nothing But a Pack of Cards".
The Duck and the Kangaroo
November 25, 2007 22:40 - 3.86 MB"Please give me a ride on your back," Said the Duck to the Kangaroo: "I would sit quite still, and say nothing but 'Quack'. From Edward Lear's Book of Nonsense.
Three Short Bertie Stories
November 18, 2007 08:47Three short and slapstick pond-life stories compiled from the early days of Storynory. Notable for the voice of Rob playing Colin the Carp and Barker the Dog.
The Six Swans
November 11, 2007 22:25 - 13 MBA princess comes to the rescue of her brothers who have been turned into six swans. She has to contend with not only a wicked step-mother, but a wicked mother-in-law too.
Alice in Wonderland Chapter 11
November 08, 2007 13:21 - 14.2 MBRestored ! The trial begins of the Knave of Hearts on the charge of stealing the tarts. Many familiar faces are present in the court room.
Astropup Part Two
November 04, 2007 21:32The planet of the cats. Our space series takes an eerie turn as the three animals explore the far away place that the space-ship has brought them to. Who will rule this unknown world?
Astropup Part One
October 28, 2007 09:20 - 15.4 MBBonzo the dog - otherwise known as Astropup - is taken away from his family and sent into space along with a cat and a parrot. Bonzo tells the exciting and scary story in his own words.
Rapunzel
October 21, 2007 18:20 - 11 MBQuite a few of the classic fairy tale themes: the maiden in the tower, the baby taken at birth by a wicked witch, an enchanted but forbidden garden - and the iconic image of a maiden lowering her long tresses of golden hair down to her prince.
Alice in Wonderland Chapter 10
October 08, 2007 23:37 - 18.7 MBThe Lobster Quadrille. The Mock Turtle and The Gryphon dance. And then they sing "Will you walk a little faster?" said a whiting to a snail. There's a porpoise close behind us, and he's treading on my tail."
Tick Tock Turkey and the Endless Pudding
September 30, 2007 22:34 - 20 MBLike many blobs, Blobert is quite hard to see because he is often just to the left of himself. His is a fabulous cook. His latest creation is a Very Filling Pudding, but it's not quite filling enough to satisfy a gobbling Turkey.
The Tinderbox
September 24, 2007 18:09 - 20.7 MBA solider finds a magic tinderbox. When he rubs it, three enormous dogs appear and do any task he requests. Soon he is rich and in love with a princess. This is the first story published by Hans Christian Andersen, and it has much in common with Aladdin.
Agent Bertie
September 16, 2007 19:45You will only hear this on Storynory because it's Top Secret. Natasha exclusively reveals that before Bertie was turned into a frog, he worked as a Secret Agent.
Puss in Boots
September 10, 2007 13:25 - 17.1 MBOne of the most cunning cats in all fairytale literature. Like all cats though, he is more than just a fluffy bundle of cuddles. He has claws and he uses them - all in aid of enriching his master.
Four Aesop Fables
September 02, 2007 10:00 - 12.2 MBAesop's fables are loved pretty much everywhere. In these four adaptations by Storynory a rat, grasshopper, a fox and a mouse tell their tales in their own words.
Tick Tock Turkey and the Chocolate Tree
August 06, 2007 10:33 - 13.1 MBEgg Island is fortunate enough to have the world’s only Chocolate Tree. It’s made out of solid chocolate, with hot chocolate sauce in its centre - and there's a scruffy bird who has his greedy eyes on it.
Jack and the Pirate School Part 4
July 30, 2007 14:22 - 16.1 MBThe Evil Captain Blackheart demands big money from Jack's dad to let him back home. But the big question is, will Jack's dad pay up? Listen to find out.
Circe the Beautiful Witch
July 22, 2007 22:51 - 20 MBOdysseus sends his men to explore the interior of a mysterious island. They are enchanted by the singing voice of the beautiful Circe who then turns them into pigs. Odysseus comes in search of his missing men.
Alice in Wonderland Chapter 9
July 16, 2007 10:09 - 23.2 MBThe Mock Turtle's Story. We meet a Gryphon and a Mock Turtle. A Gryphon is a mythological creature and a mock turtle was a type of Victorian Soup. They make strange company.