Storynory - Audio Stories For Kids
930 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★ - 2.2K ratingsBeautifully read and written audio stories for kids. The original stories podcast, founded in 2005.
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Romulus and Remus
July 21, 2022 09:10 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBRomulus and Remus were abandoned as babies. A mother wolf rescued them. One of the twins went on to found Rome - the city that grew into a great empire. This is the story of how it happened. This week's epsoide is sponsored by Outschool. In the second part, we tell you heroic story of Horatius on the Bridge.
Two Musical Greek Myths
July 11, 2022 12:28 - 21 minutes - 30 MBTwo musical Greek myths about the origins of the Lyre and the flute. The characters include the Sun God Apollo, Hermes the Messenger when he was a baby, Pan the woodland flute player, and King Midas of the Golden Touch. Sponsored by Little Passports.
The Dutch Hotel - The Duel Part 1
July 04, 2022 15:42 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBThe 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 time to meet some of the hotel staff of the past. They want to know the true story of the duel between the founders of the hotel, the Dutch twins.
The Wise Girl and the Riddles
June 23, 2022 09:37 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBTwo peasants are arguing about who owns a foal. A rich widow claims that her cart gave birth to it. Her poor neighbour is sure that his mare is the mother and the foal belongs to him. Sponsored by Outschool https://outschool.com/storynory
The Monkey's Laughing Place
June 15, 2022 19:39 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBA man catches a monkey in a trap. All the animals that the monkey has tricked think he has tricked his last. But the monkey keeps on laughing. The Tiger and the Bear want to find out why the monkey thinks everything is funny. As a bonus, we read another story from our recent writing competition. Sponsored by Athletic Greens.
The Dutch Hotel's Jubilee Elephant
June 03, 2022 19:36 - 16 minutes - 23.5 MBWe celebrate her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee with this special story set in the Dutch Hotel in which we hear about a Jubilee from times past. Sponsored by Wondery and their podcast, Little Stories Everywhere.
A Portrait of a Cat
May 27, 2022 22:08 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBA story about clever Judith and brave Jimmy Mouse. A grand portrait of a cat is hanging on the wall of the cafe. The mice who lived their are convinced it comes alive at night. What is the truth of the mystery? Sponsored by Athletic Greens.
A Day In the Life Competition Winners
May 19, 2022 21:51 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week we read YOUR stories. Here's the three winners in our competition, A Day in the Life of a Famous Person.
The Trouble with Mirrors
May 11, 2022 17:53 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBHere's two Asian stories about troublesome Mirrors. One is from Korea and the other from Japan. The first is fun, the second is quite tragic at one point (just a warning for senstive types!). Our wonderful sponsor is Atheltic Greens and their boost to start your day called AG1.
Tyger! Tyger! Song
May 01, 2022 19:51 - 3 minutes - 5.16 MBListen to our mysterious song with words from the famous poem of William Blake (and just a touch of the Jungle Book thrown in). By the way, it's Blake's old fashioned spelling of "Tyger". And check out our Relaxivity Podcast for older kids and grownups. Sung by Jana With music by Bertie And guitar playing by Andy.
The Troobles
April 14, 2022 19:11 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBA crazy and fun story about some bad-behaved city kids who cause big trouble in a village and have to face the wrath of the members of the old people's home. It's written by Jana's daughter Sophie, aged 11. At the end we announce a story writing competition. Listen out for details and send us your stories!
The Jungle Book, Tiger Tiger, Part 3
April 04, 2022 21:19 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBThe final part of the Story Tiger, Tiger - in which Mowgli leaves the village. Does he fit in anywhere?
The Jungle Book, Tiger Tiger, Part 1
March 13, 2022 20:27 - 24 minutes - 35.8 MBMowgli has returned to the village. Buldeo, the village hunter, hopes to kill Shere Khan the lame tiger and claim a big reward. Mowgli has other ideas.
The Jungle Book, Tiger, Tiger - Part 1
February 27, 2022 20:39 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBWe continue the Jungle book and the adventures of Mowgli, a human boy who was brought up as a wolf cub. In this chapter, Mowgli returns to the human village. There's a lot of talk about the jungle which he knows is not true. He also picks up a rumour that his old foe, Shere Khan the tiger is still aiming to hunt him down.
Schippeitaro
February 18, 2022 16:08 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBWho or what do you think Schippeitaro is? This story features some Demon Cats and cat wailing FX and is a little more spooky than usual. And don't forget to try out our wonderful sponsor, Outschool https://outschool.com/storynory for fantastic online learning classes.
Valentine Roses
February 10, 2022 22:43 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBHappy Valentine's Day! Here are two romantic fables about roses. The Rose and the Butterfly and the Rose and the Pigweed. And Listen to Adventures of Cairo now! Wondery
Introducing the Adventures of Cairo
February 02, 2022 19:01 - 3 minutes - 5.17 MBWelcome to the exciting world of Cairo Carter! Cairo is seven years old and lives in the big city, and he loves to explore the world around him. Cairo has lots to learn about kindness, safety, and even the value of a dollar, so it’s lucky he can always depend on his family, his friends, and his community to help him learn and have tons of fun along the way. Come join him in the ADVENTURES OF CAIRO! Listen to Adventures of Cairo now!
Chinese Year of the Tiger
February 01, 2022 08:44 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB2022 is the year of the Tiger. People born in the year of the Tiger are courageous and adventurous. But the Tiger did not always represent those characteristics - as this story shows.
The Statue that Sneezed
January 11, 2022 08:29 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBTwo statuesque stories from Korea. One is about a statue that has a surprise in store. The other is about a mole who is ambitious for his daughter to marry into high society. And a shout out to our wonderful supporter, Outschool. https://outschool.com/storynory.
The Dutch Hotel, Part Four, New Year
December 31, 2021 22:09 - 17 minutes - 25.2 MBThe Dutch Hotel is opening on New Year's Eve. But many of the staff are off sick. Who could help out? The ghosts? And who are the ghosts anyway? Happy New Year from Storynory!
The Holiday Spy
December 25, 2021 15:44 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBMerry Christmas! Here is a holiday spy story featuring a family of mice and staring GrandPa Mouse, Judith Mouse, and Jimmy Mouse. Wishing all Storynory listeners, Peace, Good Health, and Prosperity ! Dedicated with thanks to Cecelia from England!
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
December 15, 2021 22:44 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBWe've heard of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh from the Christmas story in the Bible. What has the ancient Greek, Herodotus to tell us about these mysterious gifts? Check out our wonderful sponsor, https://storyworth.com/storynory and save on your first order.
Three Donkey Fables
December 08, 2021 15:37 - 16 minutes - 19.8 MBDonkeys are famous for being stubborn. These three funny fables show you how humans get on with their asinine friends. A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors https://outschool.com/storynory and https://littlepassports.com (promo code 'story') Take advantage of our discounts for these great companies.
Cambyses - The Crazy King?
December 03, 2021 14:09 - 14 minutes - 18.6 MBCambyses, King of Persia, invaded Egypt. The conqueror showed no respect for Egyptian customs. For example, he threw a spear at the Egyptian bull-god, Apis. Herodotus says this proves he was crazy. What do you think?
The Cat that Went Ting-A-Ling
November 24, 2021 08:50 - 17 minutes - 21.4 MBMice 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 Promo Code "Story" for a great way to learn about the world from home.
Introducing Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to Be An Earthling
November 18, 2021 20:40 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBIntroducing Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling, the intergalactic musical podcast that brings conservation into the conversation for kids and their grown-ups. From the creators of the #1 Kids and Family podcast, Wow in the World, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated,The Pop Ups, each audio animated, humor-filled episode inspires a sense of environmental stewardship, both for the Earth and all of its animal earthlings. Visit https://flipandmozi.com for more!
The Tiger Who Became Vegan
November 16, 2021 22:16 - 27 minutes - 46.8 MBA vegan tiger? That's sound pretty unusual. Jana tells this story from India that includes lots about food!
The Dutch Hotel, Part Three, The Film Shoot
November 01, 2021 21:03 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBOur spooky series continues. The Dutch Hotel is close to opening, and it's time for some publicity photos and video. Will the ghosts draw in or scare away the guests?
The Dutch Hotel Part 2: Moving In
October 26, 2021 22:10 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBHappy Halloween! So how would you feel about spending your first night in a reputedly haunted hotel? Would you be excited - or just a bit frightened? Sponsored by Wondery for Melon's House Party https://wondery.com/shows/melons-house-party/
Introducing Melon's House Party
October 21, 2021 14:05 - 5 minutes - 8.04 MBWelcome to Melon’s House Party! Did you know that the objects in your house sing and speak all day long? They just do so in a key only dogs can hear. Enter, Melon, an eight pound dog with a thousand pound heart who is the key to a world right under our noses! She lives in a world full of friends; an always singing record player, a soulless computer, her bookshelf therapist and many more. But her best friend in the world is Couch. No musical adventure is too big for Melon and Couch as long as...
The Dutch Hotel
October 18, 2021 23:15 - 20 minutes - 29 MBWelcome to the start of a spookie new series just in time for Halloween. It follows the fortunes of a London family who takeover the running of an old hotel. Sponsored by Wondery. Check out Melon's House Party - a new musical podcast. https://wondery.com/shows/melons-house-party/
How the Jellyfish Lost his Bones
October 14, 2021 19:36 - 12 minutes - 18.5 MBA story from Japan about how the Jellyfish lost his bones and became a lump of jelly. We pause for a moment to consider the beauty of the boneless jellyfish. A dragon king and queen and a tricky monkey also feature.
Who When Wow
October 07, 2021 16:14 - 8 minutes - 12.7 MBIntroducing... Who, When, Wow! A new Tinkercast original podcast from the creators of the #1 kids & family podcast, Wow in the World. Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans who make us say "WOW!" This is just a preview of Who, When, Wow! But you can listen to the full episode at https://wondery.com/shows/who-when-wow/
Pliny's Ghost Story
October 06, 2021 09:54 - 7 minutes - 9.97 MBA SCARY !! story for Halloween. This ancient Roman ghost story is more creepy than our usual stories. If you like being scared by a story, you'll love this. Small and sensitive kids might skip.
The Grasshopper
September 28, 2021 18:48 - 5 minutes - 9.41 MBWe preview a new Podcast from the makers of Storynory - Relaxivity - and in this sample episode we read an ancient poem about a grasshopper
Wicked Uncle's School Days
September 21, 2021 18:24 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBThe kids complain about school rules - and Uncle Jeff tells them they don't know how lucky they are. His school days were far more eventful! And of course, his brother (the kids' Dad) was there two.
The Unwilling Mermaid
September 13, 2021 20:08 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBYou might think it would be a lot of fun to be a cute mermaid, but this girl is not happy about what happens to her when she experiences some strange goings-on. Listen to find out why. A longer than usual fairy tale with lots of twists, turns, and submersions!
Bertie and the Magic Seal
September 07, 2021 16:22 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBOnce 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
Hansel And Gretel Original Recording
September 03, 2021 09:37 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBThis is a RATHER SCARY STORY. Children and adults might be a touch frightened by Natasha’s rendering of the wicked witch who wants to cook little Hansel and Gretel. But they will also be enraptured by Hansel and Gretel’s ingenuity as they triumph over evil. We recorded this story around 2005/06 and have recently restored the muddy and boomy audio. We also have an operatic version of this story on the website.
Fly,Fly,Fly! Little Birdie!
August 30, 2021 16:40 - 6 minutes - 8.93 MBToday is Birdy's Birthday, She just hatched from her egg... Where will Birdy fly on her travels? Will she return to the nest? A story in verse by Jacob Monroe https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Little-Birdy-ebook/dp/B0973BNTRK/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fly
Katie and the Liar
August 23, 2021 18:07 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBThis 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.”
The Lady Beaming Bright
August 16, 2021 17:26 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBA story from Japan. A poor couple adopt a magical being. But who is their beautiful and charming new daughter? Listen on to find out.
Katie and the Werewolf
August 09, 2021 20:26 - 14 minutes - 20 MBKatie is an ordinary school girl; apart from one thing, she's a witch and can do magic spells. Her mother is a witch too - and her father is a scientist who investigates magic. But experimenting with magic can be dangerous - as her dad finds out in this h
Why Bananas Belong to Monkeys
August 02, 2021 22:15 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, we answer a question that has long puzzled some of the world's greatest thinkers. Why is it that monkeys believe that they rightfully own all the bananas? Listen on to find out.
Astropup and the Conspiracy of Lizards Part 2
July 26, 2021 22:33 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MBSome people say that the President of the World is not really in charge, but in fact, her every move is controlled by alien lizards disguised as humans. Some commentators even think the president herself is a lizard. But of course, that’s a crazy theory
Coin Trick
July 19, 2021 23:09 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBCoin Trick is an audio fantasy adventure featuring modern characters, Native American gods and mythical creatures. We think you are going to love it. Our review and interview is kindly sponsored by the creators of Coin Trick but it is also a meeting of minds. Catch Coin Trick in your favourite podcast app or head over to cointrick.net to start listening to the story.
Astropup and the Conspiracy of Lizards Part 1
July 12, 2021 19:25 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBOur space-travelling hound, Astropup, along with the Parrot Major and Marlow, visit the President of the World to sell her the idea of interplanetary hot dogs. But some people think the President is a lizard in disguise. Could this strange theory have any truth at the bottom of it?
The Monkey Dance
July 09, 2021 21:34 - 8 minutes - 13 MBThe Musical Monkey is caught by a man in this story. Do you think he will end up on the family dinner table? Or will he have yet another trick up his sleeve? Well, he hasn't got a sleeve, but if he did, he might have a trick up it. https://www.patreon.com/Storynory
The Girl with A Bowl on her Head
July 05, 2021 22:12 - 19 minutes - 27.9 MBIt's only natural for parents to worry, and sometimes they worry a little too much. Once, a girl was beautiful - and her parents worried that she was too pretty. They were so concerned that they sent her out into the world with a bowl over her head. Poor girl! How could she find a job? How could she find love? When she had a bowl over her head? People were laughing at her. Even the fairies of the wood thought she was funny. Finally, a kind storyteller and a kind son of a wealthy farmer come ...
Katie and the Weather
July 03, 2021 10:13 - 15 minutes - 23 MBIt is spring, and the weather should be lovely but the the wind and the rain are continuous. Could there be some magical connection between Katie's mum and the weather? Support Storynory on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Storynory