Podcasts by Storynory - Audio Stories For Kids

Herodotus - the Animals of Ancient Egypt from 2020-03-25T18:32

Herodotus tells about Crocodiles, Hippos, flying snakes, the Ibis, and the Phoenix

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Spring the Sweet Spring from 2020-03-23T19:38:38

By Thomas Nash
Spring, the sweet spring, is the year’s pleasant king,
Then blooms each thing, then maids dance in a ring,
Cold doth not sting, the pretty birds do sing:
C...

The Little Mermaid Part Three from 2020-03-22T14:45:17

"I know what you want," said the sea witch; "it is very stupid of you, but you shall have your way, and it will bring you to sorrow, my pretty princess. You want to get rid of your fish's tail, ...

The Little Mermaid Part Two from 2020-03-22T14:44:18

n the second part of this classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid saves a young prince from drowning - but he never has a chance to see that he owes his life to her. The Litt...

The Little Mermaid from 2020-03-22T14:43:25

This is a truly moving and beautiful story. You will be transported to the magical underworld gardens of the mermaids.  This famous tale is every bit as lovely as Hans Christian Andersen's other...

Gilgamesh Part 5 - The Flood from 2020-03-15T09:16:43

Gilgamesh is searching for the secret of Immortality. He visits Utnapishtim the Far Away who tells him how he survived the Great Flood when the gods decided to destroy humankind.

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The Commune of Cats from 2020-02-27T18:40:41

Long ago, when cats could still talk like human beings, a commune of cats lived in a large mansion. Each of the 28 rooms in the house was filled with cats and kit...

The Space Programme from 2020-02-21T16:30

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The Witch Who Got into Trouble At School from 2020-02-12T19:47:04

An early katie story - reissued for your enjoyment. Katie has twice as much school work to do as all the other kids. She has to learn loads and loads of magic spells, as well as her written spellin...

Astropup and the Teletransporter Part 2 from 2020-02-10T18:53:20

We solve the mystery of the puzzling appearance of another Astropup in the teletransporter.

The Swing from 2020-01-22T12:08:26

A soaring poem that captures the joy of childhood, by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Gilgamesh Part 4 - the journey from 2020-01-05T21:52:28

King Gilgamesh is stricken with grief by the death of his friend, Enkidu. He sets out on a journey to find the secret of immortality, and has to pass through a passage guarded by a man with the bod...

Jana's Studio: Keep Fit Interview from 2019-12-28T17:06

Jana finds out how young people can live a healthy lifestyle and keep fit safely - with Rodney Kenteby, personal fitness trainer, who gives us lots of sensible advice.

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Jana’s Studio: Keep Fit Interview from 2019-12-28T16:00:23

Jana finds out how young people can live a healthy lifestyle and keep fit safely - with Rodney Kentebe, personal fitness trainer, who gives us lots of sensible advice.Listen

Birdy and the Christmas Power Cut from 2019-12-20T09:20:37

It's going to be a candle-lit Christmas for Jake and his family, because the electricity is not working. How will they cook Christmas Dinner? Jake's, best friend, a magical crow called Birdy has ...

The Moon - Poem from 2019-12-08T20:47:11

An atmospheric nightime poem by Robert Louis Stevenson who also wrote Treasure Island.

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Gilgamesh Part 3 - the Bull of Heaven from 2019-11-30T08:54:28

The epic from Mesopotamia continues. Gilgamesh refuses to marry the goddess Ishtar. She seeks revenge by sending the Bull of Heaven to trample Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu.

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Gilgamesh Part Two - Humbaba from 2019-11-22T14:36:56

Gilgamesh, king of Urkuk, and his adopted brother, the wildman Enkidu, travel to Lebanon to fight the dragon, Humbaba. Adapted from the myth from ancient Mesopotamia.

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Gilgamesh - A Myth from Mesopotamia - Part 1 from 2019-11-15T14:10:04

This is one of the oldest stories in the world. It’s hero is a great king, warrior, and strongman called Gilgamesh who wanted to discover the secret of immortality, or living forever.  He formed a ...

Six Honest Serving Men from 2019-11-06T13:41:43

Six Honest Serving Men is a short poem by Rudyard Kipling. It's a little puzzling and we wonder what it means. What do you think? Listen

Halloween Ghosts at Hampton Court Palace from 2019-10-25T15:32:08

Warning - Spooky Stories !!

Jana visits the wonderful Hampton Court Palace by the River Thames to get into the mood for Hallowee...

Birdy and the Seagulls from 2019-10-18T18:50:54

Hello, this is Richard, and I’m here with a story about a black crow called Birdy. Birdy is the best friend of a boy called Jake - and one of the many special thi...

Pet Writing Competition Results Part 2 from 2019-10-15T09:24:33

This is Jana, and I'm here with part two of our winning entries for our Pet Writing Competition.

We have four very d...

Pet Writing Competition Results Part 1 from 2019-10-09T20:31:13

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 Listen

Herodotus: Gods of Ancient Egypt from 2019-10-01T16:55:32

And I’m here with some more ancient history based on the writings of Herodotus. In the second book of his Histories, he describes ancient Egypt and in this episod...

Herodotus: The Gods of Ancient Egypt from 2019-10-01T16:52:55

Herodotus often wrote about the Egyptian gods under Greek names. He thought the Egyptian gods were more or less the same as the Greek ones. Was he right?Listen

Wicked Uncle and Grandma's Skip from 2019-09-28T05:22:43

Grandma was 85 years old. She still lived on her own quite independently, although she had stopped driving the car when she’d reached 80. In a moment of weakness,...

Wicked Uncle and Grandma’s Skip from 2019-09-27T11:57:21

Dad (Nigel) and the Kids go on Holiday to the Red Sea. Back home, cousin Jenny has come to stay with Grandma. Dad's holiday relaxation soon disappears into the African Sky as he starts to receive t...

The Town Musicians of Bremen from 2019-09-15T18:18:54

This amusing story by the Brothers Grimm is about four farm animals, a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, who believe they can earn a good living as musicians. But it isn't really by the sweetn...

Herodotus – The River Nile from 2019-09-10T21:18:23

Herodotus visited Egypt and devoted the Second Book of his Histories to its wonders. He called Egypt the "Gift of the Nile" and looked at varios theories about where its true source was, and why it...

Pet Writing Competition from 2019-09-04T19:49:24

Send us your 'Real Life' story about your very Special Pet by 22nd September.  Winners to be read out here on Storynory Listen

The Magician’s Horse from 2019-09-02T18:24:06

A boy makes friends with a white horse who has a very special talent - she can talk ! 

The Crow and his Friends from 2019-08-26T13:52:09

A story from ancient India, in which a crow makes friends with three animals that are very different from him, and together they face dangers.Listen

Jana’s Studio ~ Interview about Show Dogs from 2019-08-22T12:57:03

Jana and Sophie talk to Anita Mitchell about her two show dogs (and much adored pets), Dolly and Mabel - a pair of gorgeous West Highland White Terriers who show at Crufts, the world's biggest dog ...

The Tiger Who Had No Manners from 2019-08-16T18:51:09

A crafty old mountain tiger in Korea is caught in a trap. He is rescued by a buddhist monk. How does he show his gratitude?

Astropup’s Space Tourist Part Two from 2019-08-10T09:00:40

A laser gun fight breaks out on the moon. Astropup and his space-travelling friends have taken Luna, a space-tourist, on a trip to the moon. She has brought along her cat, Mr Muggles, who runs awa...

Astropup’s Space Tourist from 2019-08-02T18:38:06

A new adventure featuring Astropup who travels in space with a super-brainy Parrot and a human called Marlow.  In this story (which comes in two parts) the three friends go into business offering t...

Song: Old MacDonald had a Farm from 2019-07-19T19:31:19

Jana sings a rocky version of this most famous of songs

Astropup in Gone with the Wind from 2019-07-10T12:07:22

We continue our Love Story in Space. The Parrot and Astropup have plucked a  red rose from the Planet of the Cows for the Parrot to give to his beloved, Polly. Unfortunately the bulls who guard the...

Astropup and the Sacred Rose from 2019-06-30T16:36:04

A love story set in space, told by Astropup. The parrot plucks a sacred rose on a distant planet to give to his beloved Polly, and trouble breaks loose.

Wicked Uncle and the Trolley Rage from 2019-06-19T10:53:40

Mum is shopping for Vegan Haggis when she is confronted by a rival shopper who demands the last one. Only Uncle Jeff can sort out the feud that follows.

Why the Back Door is Front from 2019-06-05T13:02:21

A traditional Welsh story about an old woman who is falsely accused of being a witch.

Bonnie Prince Charlie from 2019-05-19T09:47:18

History: The true story of Bonnie Prince Charlie, a hero of Scotland, who led a rebellion against the English in 1745.

The Sky Boat Song from 2019-05-05T10:33:04

Jana sings this romantic song about Scotland's Bonnie Prince Charlie who lead a rebellion against the English in 1745. Later he escaped back to France via the Isle of Sky helped by Flora MacDonald ...

Lapis and the Ghost Cats Part 2 from 2019-02-27T12:24:07

A scarier story than usual - part two of Lapis and the Ghost Cats takes our feline heroes on a journey into the Land of the Dead to meet the ancient Egyptian gods, Osiris and Isis and Anubis. Lots ...

Lapis and the Ghost Cats Part 1. from 2019-02-19T07:58:04

Lapis, the ancient Egyptian Cat, and her friend Chloe come face to face with spooky ghost cats from the Land of the Dead

The Red Bandits of Montgomery from 2019-02-13T13:36:54

A story from Wales that is a little like Rumplestiltskin

Chinese Year of the Pig from 2019-02-04T22:33:18

2019 is the Chinese year of the Pig. We tell you a famous pig story to celebrate ! Dedicated to Penny who supports us on Patreon.

Ancient Babylon from 2019-01-22T12:00:52

The largest and most splendid city in the ancient world was captured by King Cyrus of Persia in 539 BC. The story is entwined with the history of the Jews in the Bible who were exiled to the rivers...

Solveig’s Song from 2019-01-17T12:33:58

Jana sings the haunting song from our Peer Gynt series - based on the music of Edvard Grieg - the Norwegian composer. Please support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Storynory

5 – Peer Gynt: The Button Maker from 2019-01-08T08:10:56

Peer returns home after 20 years abroad. Will anyone remember him? He meets some strange beings who do in fact know who he is.

4 – Peer Gynt: The Sahara Desert from 2019-01-04T11:33:39

Peer travels to Egypt - meets the mysterious Anitra - and seeks the answer to the riddle of the Sphinx

New Year Song: Auld Lang Syne from 2018-12-31T20:36:19

Happy New Year Everyone! - Jana sings a magical version of the Scottish Anthem - Auld Lang Syne

3 – Peer Gynt. The Bøyg from 2018-12-29T20:44:50

How can Peer not be himself? The Bøyg speaks to Peer in Riddles. Featuring Solveig's song sung by Jana.

2 – Peer Gynt. In The Hall of the Mountain King from 2018-12-27T15:43:52

Peer Gynt, a poor boy with big dreams, has run away to the mountains. He meets a green lady who introduces him to the Mountain King of the Trolls.

1 – Peer Gynt. The Magic Reindeer Ride from 2018-12-24T09:45:03

The famous Norwegian fairy tale that includes trolls and flying reindeer ! Peer Gynt is a storyteller - his mother calls him a fibber - but his tales are spellbinding and hilarious.

Christmas Carol ~ Silent Night from 2018-12-14T14:59:35

Jana and Amarni sing this Christmas Waltz in duo. Our gentle and lovely version of Silent Night.

The Two Witch Cats from 2018-12-04T17:26:54

A welsh story about a magician who catches thieves.

Taffy Morgan’s Harp from 2018-11-27T16:05:56

An amusing Welsh story about a lad who thinks he is a musical genius - but few agree.

Song ~ Baa Baa Black Sheep from 2018-11-22T14:00:06

Not just for little kids! Jana sings this famous rhyme so sweetly we think all ages will feel soothed and un-jangled by it.

The Cretan Bull from 2018-11-11T19:21:14

Bertie is on the Greek Island of Crete and relates two famous legends from the time of King Minos - and how they blend into History in the writing of Herodotus.

Lapis and the Stolen Statue Part Two from 2018-10-29T06:42:26

Amon the Egyptian priest has been arrested for stealing a stolen statue. His cats Lapis and Cleo travel up the River Nile to prove his innocence.

Katie’s Grandma at School from 2018-10-21T19:55:16

In time for Halloween, Katie's Grandma is 100 years old ! She tells Katie the story of how she went to an English boarding school back in the 1930s and made a best friend from the USA, Amy.

Song: How doth the Crocodile? from 2018-10-06T19:04:03

Lovely Jana sings a mystical and up tempo song based on the crazy poem by Lewis Carroll - How Doth the Crocodile? - a thank you to Olivia for supporting us on Patreon

The World’s Oldest Religion from 2018-09-23T20:01:25

Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of the Persians and it is still practiced to this day. It has influenced many of our own beliefs, even if we don't realise it ! We continue our retelling of t...

Lapis and the Stolen Statue Part 1 from 2018-09-11T13:00:47

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 !

Jana’s Studio ~ Ice Cream Interview from 2018-08-27T17:50:33

Does your mouth start watering when you think of your most scrumptious tasting ice cream? Then listen on! Jana has a delightful chat with Lewis Alfonso, an Italian gelato maker, and finds out fasci...

Young Cyrus from 2018-08-19T18:23:40

A poor young Persian boy is a natural leader. In a game, his friends choose him to play their king. He gets into trouble when he orders the son of an aristocrat to be punished.

Wicked Uncle and the Scottish Shark from 2018-08-01T16:45:07

Is it safe to go in the Scottish Loch? Uncle Jeff takes the kids on a kayaking holiday. There are no sharks in Scotland, right?

Jana’s Studio: Interview with Richard Scott from 2018-07-26T10:35:45

Jana catches up with Richard Scott, our narrator best known for his voice for Astropup, the space travelling hound. Listen to this hilarious chit chat to find out some inside secrets, favourite son...

Astropup and the Parrot in Love from 2018-07-17T19:16:44

The Parrot is looking for a wife. He finds a suitable parrot who lives on the planet Lizardia - but unfortunately he is suffering from a bad cold and is unusually short of words.

7, King Croesus and the Oracle of Delphi from 2018-07-10T23:27:54

The oracle predicts that if Croesus goes to war against the Persians, he will defeat a great empire. Her advice seems clear enough, is it?

Song ~ Fish Alive from 2018-06-26T18:26:20

Jana sings this traditional song with an upbeat feel.

Lapis: Sister Friends from 2018-06-19T18:44:04

Lapis, the Egyptian cat, has to share her home with another cat. She is not pleased.

Lapis the Egyptian Cat from 2018-05-25T20:48:47

Introducing a new catty character with magical powers that do not always work as they are supposed to do.

Why do we have fears? Interview from 2018-05-01T17:22:04

Are you scared of the dark? Of Spiders? Of Dogs? Jana explores why we have fears, and why sometimes, our fears are too strong for our own good - and become phobias. She speaks to Andrew West, a psy...

The Son of Croesus from 2018-04-25T11:12:50

Herodotus 7. The anger of the gods is coming for Croesus, after he boasted of being the richest and happiest person in the world.

The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling from 2018-04-10T10:11:31

A story from Japan that will make you laugh, featuring a funny old woman, a Jizo and some Oni with giant appetites.

Wicked Uncle’s April Fool Mystery from 2018-03-27T21:29:36

Grandma believes in supernatural goings-on around the house, and it drives Dad CRAZY! Then peculiar things start to happen to him. Magic? Or an April Fool trick? Can you solve the mystery?

6, Herodotus, As Rich As Croesus from 2018-03-22T18:00:39

Croesus ruled Lydia from 560 to 546 BC. He was famed for his wealth, and still is to this day. The wise Athenian, Solon, visited him. The story has a moral - do not boast of your fortune or the god...

Fear from 2018-03-11T18:30:42

Emily is 12 years old. She is enjoying her independence, walking to school with her best friend Heidi. But she has one big fear in her life. What is it?

Jana’s Studio : I Spy With My Little Eye – A Look into our Eyes from 2018-03-07T21:39:41

Jana meets Paul Kinnear, an ophthalmologist (a doctor specialising in eyes), to learn about our eyes and how we can keep them healthy. Paul also shares a couple of eye jokes and his favourite eye p...

Astropup in the Virtual Reality World from 2018-02-27T08:19:52

Astropup, and the Parrot try on some Virtual Reality glasses that make space travel totally blissful. But danger lurks. Kindly sponsored by RXBAR Kids rxbar.com/storynory

Finette Part Two from 2018-02-25T09:56:18

Finette and Yvon arrive in Brittany and Kerver Castle. Finette fears that Yvon will forget all about her and their love. Is that possible ?

Finette Part One from 2018-02-20T10:22:01

Finette loves bright clothes and golden jewellery. In particular she wears a necklace made of golden bullets. She is trapped in the service of a giant. One day a new stable boy, Yvon, starts work f...

5, Herodotus , The Battle of the Eclipse from 2018-02-16T12:26:38

Ancient people thought that the Sun and the Moon were gods - didn't they? Or were there some people alive two and half thousand years ago who were more scientific?

The Goblin Spider from 2018-02-03T19:15:43

A creepy-crawly story from Japan about a Samurai who must stay the night in a temple haunted by a giant Goblin-Spider

The Pot of Broth from 2018-01-22T11:50:02

A cunning old soldier has a "magical" stone that can make a pot of broth - although it could taste better with the help of Sibby Connelly's Chicken - adapted from a play by WB Yeats

Jana’s Studio – Million Dollar Ideas from 2018-01-19T17:10:25

Jana's new factual programme interviews Jeremy Howell of BBC TV about Million Dollar Ideas - those everyday objects around your house that somebody invented and which made millions of $$$$$$$$!

Song – Five Little Ducks from 2018-01-15T22:24:42

It's the classic preschool song - but we've changed it around a little. Ours is a folky version with sweet singing by Jana - a slightly different tune and a different ending. All ages might enjoy i...

Elfie and the Elf’s Adventure – Competition Winner from 2018-01-15T12:44:57

A short and sweet story - the final winner in our best or worst ever present writing competition. A little girl wants a puppy, but Santa say No - it's not safe to deliver puppies.

Last Christmas Together from 2018-01-12T11:53:27

Veena's best friend is a boy at the local orphanage. She is sad because her family are moving to another town, and she will never see him again. A winner in our best / worst present ever competition.

The Prehistoric Christmas Present – Competition Winner from 2018-01-10T13:35:35

Way back in time, a boy receives a pet as a present - but his mother says he can't keep it because it will grow, and grow and grow - one of the winners in our "best and worst" present competition .

Jim’s Tree Hut – A Competition Winner from 2018-01-09T13:14:10

The first of four winners from our Christmas Writing Competition - Jim is a monkey who lives in New Zealand - he has a very special idea for how to spend Christmas with his friends.

4, Herodotus, the Burnt Temple from 2018-01-06T15:25:02

King Alyattes of Lydia is at war with the Greek city of Miletus. His soldiers accidentally burn down a temple of Athena. Alyattes falls ill. Coincidence? Or the curse of the Greek Goddess?

Katie and the Forgetfulness Spell from 2017-12-30T18:12:24

Katie makes a New Year wish that everybody could simply forget that she's a witch because she longs for everyone to treat her is if she was "ordinary."

05, Uncle Christmas – The Great Christmas Delivery from 2017-12-25T19:46:35

Finally Uncle Christmas has his wish - he is delivering the presents this year - what could possibly go wrong?

4, Uncle Christmas – The Christmas Kid Invasion from 2017-12-24T17:18:23

Uncle Christmas is in charge of the presents this year. He decides to change the way things are done and invites 100 kids to try out the toys at the secret hideaway - much to the annoyance of the e...

The Night Before Christmas from 2017-12-24T09:01:25

The classic Christmas poem with festive music

3, Herodotus, the Kingdom of Lydia from 2017-12-19T12:00:05

In history, Gyges became king of Lydia by committing a crime - we hear this story and an alternative version in which he used a magic ring to make himself invisible - and we ask an important question.

3, Uncle Christmas – the Great Christmas Race from 2017-12-10T16:19:01

Uncle Christmas races his brother, Father Christmas, to see who will deliver the presents this year.

2, Uncle Christmas – The Christmas Hideaway from 2017-12-03T10:22:34

Father Christmas is on holiday in California. His motor-trike, guitar-loving younger brother, sneaks over to Scandinavia to see how the toy business works.

2, Herodotus, Arion and the Dolphin from 2017-11-30T20:23:41

The remarkable story of a dolphin saving a man - but is it true?

1, Uncle Christmas from 2017-11-26T13:49:01

Uncle Christmas is the younger brother of Father Christmas, otherwise known as Santa. He rides a motor trike, plays the guitar, and lives near Venice Beach. His life seems perfect, but there is one...

Jana’s Studio : Interview with Bertie from 2017-11-24T11:44:12

A special Interview by Storynory's editor, Jana Elizabeth, with Bertie, the writer of our stories. They talk about our new Herodotus series and what else is coming up on Storynory.

1, The Histories of Herodotus from 2017-11-21T09:32:26

Herodotus, the father of history, tells us a different version of the famous Trojan War, which he learned on his travels around Egypt and the Middle East.

Katie and the Stray Dog from 2017-11-13T09:31:58

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 !

The Oak and the Reed from 2017-11-06T12:06:40

Aesop's fable of the mighty oak and the slender reed is told in verse.

Christmas 2017 Writing Competition from 2017-11-02T12:35:33

Write a story about the best or the worst present ever. We will pick three winning stories and read them on Storynory. The first prize includes a $50 voucher for Wicked Uncle, the home of brilliant...

Birdy’s Halloween from 2017-10-30T23:35:16

Jake goes trick-treating with a real Tudor ghost from Hampton Court Palace where Henry VIII lived.

Witches Fly Song for Halloween from 2017-10-26T13:24:39

Tap your feet to this spooky and silly song for Halloween

Halloween at the castle from 2017-10-17T18:46:41

An Irish tale for Halloween sometimes known as Jamie Freel and the Young Lady. This story is both spooky and sweet - but perhaps not for small children as there is a quite sad and heavy passage tow...

Birdy’s Lost and Found from 2017-10-11T20:13:44

Dad probably does not believe that Birdy can talk - after all he is just a crow - and yet he does seem rather clever and useful.

Birdy’s History from 2017-10-08T17:29:48

Jake has befriended a crow that he calls Birdy. Birdy tells Jake about some history which he has seen for himself in his very long life.

Birdy and the Boy from 2017-10-03T17:16:32

A boy makes friends with a talking bird who has many secrets.

London Bridge – Song from 2017-09-19T16:21:28

London Bridge is falling down, My Fair Lady. Music for kids. We've taken this traditional song and given it a funky beat.

Katie and the Mind Reader from 2017-09-12T12:42:54

Katie's best friend Isis has developed a technique for reading minds - will this ability help her in life?

Princess Golden from 2017-09-04T10:35:48

A French fairytale in which a king sends a messenger to woo a princess on his behalf. Avenant (the messenger) is helped on the way by a carp, an owl and a crow.

Let’s go to the beach – song from 2017-08-27T14:57:42

A happy song to remember the summer by with lovely singing from Storynory's Jana

The Dog and the Elephant from 2017-08-22T08:58:03

A story from India that shows how friendship is more important than fine food and living the high-life.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – Song from 2017-08-13T20:36:51

The traditional tune is sung by Jana Elizabeth for Storynory in this cheerful and upbeat version with a hint of hip-hop.

Wicked Uncle and the Smuggled Cat from 2017-07-26T08:47:15

Uncle Jeff and the family spend the summer on a Greek Island where they adopt a hungry cat - but what to do with this rare friend when it is time to head home?

My Shadow from 2017-07-22T11:31:37

A short and sweet poem about a shadow that follows a child around all day - but who likes to stay in bed before the sun is up. By ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

The Evil Mouse from 2017-07-08T21:34:40

An old French story about an evil mouse who orders a young girl to play with fire.

The Boy Who Loved to Draw Cats from 2017-06-27T23:00

A boy is training to be a zen monk in Japan. Life in the monastery is hard. There is one thing he loves to do - and it is not to study or work in the garden.

The Ugly Boatman from 2017-06-21T23:00:05

A story from Vietnam about a fisherman who plays a bamboo flute - if only his face was as beautiful as his music !

Astropup and the Best Hotdog in the Universe from 2017-06-14T06:29:09

Food is running low on board the spaceship carrying our heroes. The parrot takes them in search of the best hotdog in the Universe.

The Three Dogs from 2017-06-05T20:47:23

A boy sets out with three loyal dogs and they slay a dragon on their way. Watch out for twists and turns in the story!

The Riddling Knight from 2017-05-22T11:24:48

An ancient story sung in a ballad that mixes riddles and romance. Richard and Jana sing a duet -with Richard taking the part of a Knight and Jana the part of Nelly.

The Wind and the Moon from 2017-05-03T19:04:46

A gusty poem by the Scottish writer, George MacDonald. The wind is trying to bully the moon - can he succeed?

How Love and Peace Came To the Woods from 2017-04-22T21:02:54

This ancient story by Aesop is brought up to date. The moral remains the same - when somebody tells you of their love and friendship, remember to judge them by their deeds, not their words.

Hiawatha’s Childhood from 2017-04-12T15:54:56

Hiawatha learns Native American legends from his grandmother Nokomis.

Bertie and Beatrice’s Dreams Part 2 from 2017-03-30T14:33:32

We continue the story of Bertie and Beatrice's dreams. Beatrice has called off the wedding, left the palace, and gone to live in the town and look for a job. How will the ex-princess get on in the ...

Bertie and Beatrice’s Dreams from 2017-03-22T15:10:20

Prince Bertie and Princess Beatrice have very different dreams leading to trouble in the palace.

Marlow’s Metamorphosis from 2017-03-12T12:09:47

Astropup's friend Marlow undergoes a strange transformation in the second part of our dog-master adventure.

The Boy Who Spoke to the Birds from 2017-03-03T07:17:59

A story from Russia about a boy who who could speak to the birds and who proved homself to be an excellent son.

Astropup and the Dog Master from 2017-02-22T08:21:21

Who is the strange character who looks a little like a human, but who has the smell of a dog? Astropup reveals all.

The Two Frogs and the Well from 2017-02-10T12:24:17

A tale by Aesop with a story, a poem, and a song. The moral is "Look before you leap!"

Astropup and the Big Match in the Sky from 2017-02-03T00:26:43

Astropup and his friends go to a football match in space

Why Cats and Dogs are Enemies from 2017-01-11T16:13:38

A story from China that explains why cats hate dogs. Told by a mouse.

Sleeping Beauty Shorter Version from 2017-01-02T18:35:41

A romantic fairytale in a shorter form than our previous version.

In the Bleak Mid-Winter from 2016-12-25T08:03:05

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.

Katie and the Christmas Chimney from 2016-12-14T21:36:19

A Katie story set at Christmas. Katie and her best friend Isis plan a Christmas surprise for Samantha - which goes badly wrong.

Beauty and the Beast Shorter Version from 2016-11-25T11:29:03

Do appearances matter? Or is the heart within the most important of all qualities? The classic tale.

Katie and the Perfect Baby Sitter from 2016-11-17T18:50:52

Katie and her best friend Isis set up a perfect baby sitting business.

A Spooky Irish Story from 2016-10-24T13:17:34

For Halloween, a spooky story from Ireland about some witches with horns growing from their heads.

Kubla Khan from 2016-10-23T13:28:58

Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote this strange and powerful poem in 1797 after waking up from a dream.

The Kubla Khan from 2016-10-23T07:14:51

The famous poem by Coleridge describes a wonderful palace built by the Mongolian Kubla Khan in Xanadu.

Cinderella – Shorter Version from 2016-10-15T08:29:23

Once, there lived a sweet tempered girl whose name was Cinderella. Unfortunately, her mother died young, and her father married again. His second wife had a sharp temper and her two daughters were ...

Snow White – Shorter Version from 2016-10-07T10:46:26

Snow White - a new shorter version of the classic fairy tale.

Uncle Jeff and the Switching Disaster from 2016-10-05T07:42:52

A hugely imaginative adventure with trap doors and puzzles wins our Wicked Uncle writing competition!

The Wicked, Wicked Polar Bear from 2016-10-03T15:20:03

A story that blows hot, cold and scorching, is one of the winners of our Children's writing competition. How would you like to go to the Arctic? asks Uncle Jeff to the Kids - Of course they would !

The Wicked Uncle’s Surprise from 2016-10-02T13:01:23

Uncle Jeff leaps into action to save the kids in this latest winning entry in our writing competition.

Uncle Jeff Gets into Trouble from 2016-09-30T11:43:36

A youthful Uncle Jeff buys a pink Porsche which he really can't afford.

The Grasshopper and the Ants from 2016-09-15T16:17:28

A grasshopper loves to play music while the ants work, work, work

The Fox and the Crow from 2016-09-15T16:12:45

Did you know that foxes love cheese? If you didn’t, you should hear this short story with a moral by Aesop about a cunning fox who flatters and tricks a vain crow.

The Rat and the Elephant from 2016-09-15T16:08:12

A rat meets and Indian elephant and thinks she is far prettier

Father Anansi from 2016-09-15T14:05:16

The Father Anansi stories come from West Africa and this is a nice introduction to them. Hear about a shape-shifting tricky spider.

Five Little Monkeys from 2016-09-15T09:00:08

A funny counting song.

If from 2016-09-14T21:21:46

Stirring words of advice for life from the author of the Jungle Book.

How doth the little busy bee from 2016-09-14T20:05:53

How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every opening flower! Bees against idleness and mischief. A moral poem for children read aloud.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star from 2016-09-14T19:54:34

The cosmic poem sung unaccompanied in a sweet, twinkling voice by Gabriella for Storynory, with words by Words by Jane Taylor(1783–1824).

Lady Bird, Lady Bird from 2016-09-14T10:40:34

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

The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad from 2016-09-08T14:10:17

Sinbad's 7th and final voyage takes him to new heights.

High Flight from 2016-08-05T09:32:37

A soaring poem written during World War II by a Spitfire pilot.

Wicked Uncle’s Lost Dog from 2016-07-19T09:52:01

Uncle Jeff takes Smoochies and the kids for a walk in Hyde Park. What could possibly go wrong?

Writing Competition – Wicked Uncle from 2016-07-19T09:47:47

Writing competition! Write your own Wicked Uncle story for Storynory.

The Sixth Voyage of Sinbad from 2016-07-01T11:49:32

Sinbad sails on a raft through a tunnel that leads him to a fabulous kingdom.

The Fifth Voyage of Sinbad from 2016-06-22T12:29:13

Sinbad sets sail again, is shipwrecked, and helps the Old Man of the Sea.

The Weaver and the Dragon from 2016-05-27T16:34:29

An Irish weaver becomes a knight, serves 'The King of Dublin' and takes on a dragon.

The Pooka in the Kitchen from 2016-05-16T10:49:39

The servants in a large Irish House are grateful to a Pooka who comes every night to do their work for them. At Christmas, they decide to reward him.

The Charge of the Light Brigade from 2016-05-08T11:11:28

"Forward, the Light Brigade! "Charge for the guns!" he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.

Thor’s Wedding from 2016-05-01T16:35:10

Thor the Thunder is often pictured carrying his hammer called Mjolnir, which he uses as a battle axe. In this Norse Myth, he has to dress up as a girl.

2: Lady Annabelle’s Diamond Dog Collar from 2016-04-04T06:46:36

Astropup and the parrot solve a case for a great detective.

Lady Annabelle’s Diamond Dog Collar from 2016-03-26T13:53:27

Sherlock Holmes teams up with the Parrot and Astropup to solve the mystery of a missing dog and the diamond dog collar that he was wearing

Jack Hannaford from 2016-03-14T14:49:28

A cunning old soldier plays a trick on a naive couple. A traditional English folk story.

The Doctor and the Fairy Princess from 2016-02-21T11:38:11

A doctor is called in the middle of the night to help a fairy princess. Will his reward make him rich or a prisoner of the fairy folk?

Ambassador 2. Journey into the Past from 2016-02-07T17:33:50

The parrot has been appointed ambassador to a distant planet. With typical impatience, he tries to travel to the planet via a shortcut - and ends up in a funny sort of place.

The Priest’s Supper from 2016-01-26T14:49:25

Some Irish Fairy Folk have a question for a hungry priest.

1.Astropup and the Feathered Ambassador from 2016-01-16T11:06:45

The Parrot, formally President of the World, is appointed ambassador to a distant planet in the first of a new Astropup series.

Baskervilles 14, The Hound from 2016-01-12T13:12:31

The detectives, Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade travel through the fog of Grimpen Mire to Merripit House. Will they solve the mystery of the hound that has been terrifying Dartmore? Our audio story re...

The Piper and the Pooka from 2015-12-28T17:21:27

The Pooka is a wondrous creature that can shift its shape. Sometimes it's friendly, sometimes it isn't, but it is almost always mischievous.

The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle from 2015-12-22T12:00:37

A Christmas mystery for Sherlock Holmes arrives in the shape of a goose.

The Demon Cat from 2015-12-08T10:44:18

AN Irish story about a spooky cat who demands fish ( by Lady Wilde )

The Fairies from 2015-12-01T10:21:29

A poem about fairies that begins a new series of Irish tales and poems.

Wicked Spooky from 2015-11-24T14:44:16

Uncle Jeff takes the kids to the countryside which they find very spooky indeed.

The Fourth Voyage of Sinbad from 2015-10-28T12:10:26

The darkest story in the Sinbad Series reveals the sailor and businessman as ingenious as ever, and single-minded in the pursuit of wealth.

The Wheelie People from 2015-10-06T13:10:04

An unusual story from Ancient Greece about the meaning of love, originally told in Plato's Symposium.

Katie and No More Miss Perfect Part Two from 2015-09-26T16:41:44

Katie's best friend Isis is doing her best not to be perfect and to be a normal and interesting person. She's agreed to take part in Samantha's Video Blog and to perform silly things for the camera...

Katie and No More Miss Perfect from 2015-09-18T10:46:48

Katie's best friend, Isis, is fed up with being perfect

Baskervilles 13, Fixing the Nets from 2015-07-28T12:10:10

A portrait may hold the clue to the mystery of the murder on the moor

How Anansi Brought Wild Animals into the World from 2015-07-13T07:47:33

Anansi, the anti-hero of West African folklore, refuses to follow instructions.

Lily the Flower Fairy from 2015-06-10T15:32:18

Lilly is a flower fairy who is in search of a friend. Fiona from Vermont sent this winning entry to our Magical Person Writing Competition.

Trixie the Magic Rabbit from 2015-06-05T09:15:05

Trixie the Magic Rabbit is the first of three winning entries in our Magic Person writing competition. Trixie speaks several languages and can run super-fast.

Katie Cancels The School Rules from 2015-05-26T17:38:08

At Katie's School, thanks to a little magical influence on the head teacher, they had a chance to see what life would be like without any rules.

The Third Voyage of Sinbad from 2015-05-10T22:17:22

Sinbad is attacked by pirate monkeys, held captive by a giant, and threatened by huge serpents.

The Second Voyage of Sinbad from 2015-05-01T17:26:38

Sinbad falls into a valley full of giant serpents and precious diamonds. Only some giant birds can save him.

Anansi Meets Father Thunder from 2015-04-18T13:02:14

Anansi visits an old man under the sea and receives a gift. The gift is more wonderful than anything he expected but his mean spirit gets the better of him.

How Wisdom Got Out from 2015-04-11T15:02:53

Anansi, our hero from Ghana in West Africa, keeps all the world's wisdom in a pot and he decides to hide it up a tree.

How Anansi brought stories to the world from 2015-04-02T16:33:34

The shape-shifting Anansi is sometimes a spider, sometimes a man. He comes from Ghana in West Africa and he is one of the great storytellers of the world.

The Good Turn from 2015-03-25T10:26:43

A boy of Zanzibar goes out hunting and does a good turn to an Ape, a Snake, and a Lion. Is it true that one good turn deserves another?

Katie and the Other Witch Part Two from 2015-03-14T23:13:23

Do you want to know the truth about the Other Witch, Agrippina Crompton? Do you think she is a fake? Find out in this second part of our exciting Katie story.

Katie and the Other Witch Part One from 2015-03-07T14:41:43

A new witch has set up a business in town. Katie and her mum suspect that she is a fake, but the rival is popular with the public.

How to Out-Jeff Uncle Jeff from 2015-03-01T17:46:11

Uncle Jeff has a new girlfriend - Jessica - can she be more irresponsible than he is?

The Goat and his Master from 2015-02-24T12:24:11

A goat tries to help his master, but the master does not know how to be polite to a goat!

Friendships from 2015-02-20T08:54:48

Three friends at school are bothered by two girls who play mean tricks on them. Should they retaliate or try to make peace?

The Goat and the Gold from 2015-02-19T13:53:54

Happy Year of the Goat ! One of our writing competition winners is a story about a clever goat and some stolen gold

The Donkey and the Lion from 2015-02-15T07:13:46

A donkey is dim enough to fall for the same trick twice.

The Monkey and the Shark from 2015-02-11T17:16

A clever monkey has a story that explains a story.

The Amazing Gazelle from 2015-02-05T13:24:48

A story from Zanzibar about a clever gazelle who helps a beggar.

Milo, Daisy and the White Rabbit from 2015-01-28T12:00:10

Daisy and Milo are staying at an English country hotel with their parents. The kids go on a nature trail and follow a magical white rabbit.

Baskervilles 12: Death on the Moor from 2015-01-19T15:21:47

Watson has discovered the answer to one mystery - who is the mysterious man watching the moor? But a terrible howling and a new victim of the Hound show that all is far from solved.

The Lady of Shalott from 2015-01-12T15:37:17

A poem by Alfred Tennyson set in the time of King Arthur and Camelot.

Tim the Tadpole’s Birthday from 2015-01-04T09:15:56

We first recorded Tim the Tadpole's Birthday way back in 2006, but somehow the mp3 file was overwritten and lost. Now, for the first time in some years, we present this sparkly story in its entirety.

The Chinese Year of the Goat from 2014-12-24T17:26:40

We are just saying goodbye to the year of the horse, and on February the 4th we will start the year of the goat. In some parts of Asia this year is also known as the year of the sheep or ram.

Joyride Storywriting Competition from 2014-12-23T17:30:35

Supporters of Storynory can now enter our monthly writing competition. See our partner Joyride for details of how you can become a supporter.

Gladys’s Christmas Joy from 2014-12-14T18:36:16

It's Christmas. Gladys feels she is on the brink of success, but once again she finds herself working in the background to help others with little credit for herself.

The ‘Cat’ who scared the Christmas Trolls from 2014-12-09T10:54:30

A Christmas story from Norway about a bear that some trouble-making trolls mistake for a cat.

Katie and the Big Row from 2014-12-01T12:18:01

Katie has a row with her mum and goes to live with her dad for a while. Will she find life more peaceful at his flat?

Pocahontas, the Native American Princess from 2014-11-23T08:29:05

A true fairytale. Pocahontas was a native American who married an English settler. Her story is romantic and adventurous, but it also tells us about troubled relations between the native Americans ...

Astropup and the Bird Fight from 2014-11-17T13:39:19

The climax to our series about the two parrots. There’s loads of action, lasers, flying feathers, and intellectual combat, as the parrots fight to see who will be the first bird to be World Preside...

The First Voyage of Sinbad from 2014-11-07T19:42:07

Long ago, in the city of Baghdad, there lived a man named Sinbad the Hammál. He was a porter who strayed into the garden of another Sinbad - a wealthy merchant. The merchant invites his namesake in...

Baskervilles 11: The Man on the Tor from 2014-11-06T10:55:05

Who is the strange figure who has been seen lurking on the hill?

Baskervilles 10: Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson from 2014-10-29T17:31:40

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 ...

Three Poems by Christina Rossetti from 2014-10-22T09:19:01

Short and beautiful poems by Christina Rossetti, the greatest Victorian female poet, read out aloud in a free mp3 download. Is The Moon Tired?, Caterpillar, A Birthday.

Katie’s Halloween Dad from 2014-10-15T11:56:33

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.

Katie and the Unicorn from 2014-10-07T18:52:45

Do you like mysteries? Do you think unicorns are super-cute? Yes? Well, you are going to love this story in which Katie and Isis turn detectives when a very rare animal is stolen.

09 Baskervilles : The Light upon the Moor from 2014-10-04T10:38:53

The butler of Baskerville Hall, Barrymore, is behaving extremely suspiciously. Dr. Watson continues his report to Sherlock Holmes. Listen to the audio story beautifully read by Richard Scott.

Bertie in the Land that Time Forgot from 2014-09-23T11:14:49

iPads and Mobile phones - they are necessary for life - how can anybody survive without being connected to the internet 24 hours a day. And yet Bertie and Beatrice visit a land where technology is ...

Song: Snap Me! from 2014-09-22T12:19:26

Here's the song that Gladys wrote about her first brush with fame.

11 Gladys Alone: Snap Me! from 2014-09-16T09:39:48

Gladys has reached California and the final chapter in this series about the girl who wants to make it big as a pop star.

10 Gladys Alone: First Date from 2014-09-06T10:17:22

Gladys goes out to dinner with a famous film star, but she is determined that she is going to remain "Miss Sensible".

Solomon’s Holiday from 2014-08-29T16:39:13

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 stric...

Song: In Real Life from 2014-08-29T16:38:35

This song by Gladys is the title track to her new album, which is available in Spotify and iTunes.

09 Gladys Alone: In Real Life from 2014-08-21T12:23:15

Gladys writes her song "In Real Life" about her meeting with the film star, Darren Wolf. When she plays it live for the first time, someone special comes to hear it.

08 Baskervilles: First Report of Dr. Watson from 2014-08-18T08:37:20

Dr Watson writes to Sherlock Holmes with his impressions of the various characters in and around Baskerville Hall.

Song: Are We There Yet? from 2014-08-14T07:03:41

Are you heading the wrong way down the motorway? Can you trust your Sat Nav? Sing along to Are We There Yet - a song with a great beat.

08 Gladys Alone: Are We There Yet? from 2014-08-13T06:38:43

Gladys is finding her manager, Dud, more and more frustrating.

07 Gladys Alone: The Triumph from 2014-08-04T11:40:14

Gladys takes part in an audition for a TV talent contest and sings at a gig arranged by Dud, her new manager.

06 Gladys Alone: The Eye of the Needle from 2014-07-27T08:42:38

Gladys considers taking on a manager and is talking into doing something she thought she would never do.

Astropup: Which Parrot? from 2014-07-23T10:19:39

Are two parrots better than one? Or is there only room in the universe for one megalomaniac feather brain?

07 Baskervilles: The Stapletons of Merripit House from 2014-07-21T17:05:28

We meet a butterfly-chasing botanist who lives on the moor. Eerie and haunting noises emerge from the lonliest parts of the treacherous mire.

05 Gladys Alone: Going Underground from 2014-07-16T08:58:05

Gladys plays her first solo gig, but is still overshadowed by one of her sisters of chiX fame

Song: Ghost Girl from 2014-07-13T08:04:16

Always, when I’m near you, You don’t see me, I’m a ghost girl. See-through. Sometimes, when I hear you, You don’t hear me,I’m a ghost girl. A haunting song that you will love.

Astropup and the Two Parrots from 2014-07-11T07:11:56

What could be more super-intelligent than a bird brain? Two bird brains of course.

04 Gladys Alone: Ghost Girl Reprise from 2014-07-03T11:11:15

Gladys records a song she originally wrote for the chiX - it describes her feeling that nobody ever notices her.

06 Baskerverilles: Baskerville Hall from 2014-06-30T17:14:05

Watson, Sir Henry Baskerville and Dr. Mortimer take the train through the scene Dartmoor of Devon and reach Baskerville Hall.

Bertie and the Frog Princess from 2014-06-23T11:47:38

What would it be like to be a frog? Have you ever wanted to be one just for a day?

03: Gladys Alone: Artists and Repertoire. from 2014-06-17T22:02:58

Gladys meets some tough talking business people at a big record label

Song: All We Want To Do Is Sing from 2014-06-09T09:54

Gladys's first song of her Solo Career has a 1980s feel to it .

02 Gladys Alone: All I Want to do is Sing from 2014-06-09T09:42:51

Gladys goes into the recording studio to record All We Want To Do is Sing

05 Baskervilles : Three Broken Threads from 2014-06-03T11:05:33

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are led a merry dance around London by a cunning foe.

O1 Gladys Alone: Against All Advice from 2014-06-01T17:08:06

Gladys returns in a new musical series. She is now 16 and wants to make it as a singer in her own right. But people still say she is too geeky to be a pop star.

Katie Moves House from 2014-05-27T11:18:17

A Father's Day visit to a football match, all because of a house move. This is a special story for everyone who has been wondering about Katie's dad. Katie goes to see him, even though her mother d...

Astropup And The Space Hounds’ Chief from 2014-05-19T11:13:53

The Parrot is now World President. He has sent Astropup and Marlow on a mission into space to capture a Cat Person. They have been hijacked by a Space Hound with six legs. They are now hurtling tow...

04 Baskervilles: Sir Henry Baskerville from 2014-05-15T16:52:59

Sir Henry Baskerville, recently returned from North America, has received a strange letter. Stranger still one of his new boots has gone missing.

Astropup’s New Comrade from 2014-05-09T14:23:10

Astropup blasts off into space on a mission with a new companion - not a parrot, but a human. Their mission is to capture a cat person.

03 Baskervilles : The Problem from 2014-05-09T11:28:48

The mystery of the fiendish hound is so strange that Holmes could be dealing with forces outside the laws of Nature. The problem: What was Sir Charles running away from? Why was he so afraid? Why d...

02 Baskervilles: The Curse of the Baskervilles from 2014-04-30T14:15:53

The Curse of the Baskervilles read by Richard Scott in which an ancient manuscript tells of the gruesome curse of the Baskervilles.

01 Baskervilles: Mr. Sherlock Holmes from 2014-04-22T10:38:07

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1902. Chapter Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Doctor Watson examines a walking stick for clues of its owner.

Georgia and the Dragon from 2014-04-15T06:33:27

Georgia and the Dragon by Harry Oulton - read for Storynory by Natasha Lee Lewis. A dragon helps a girl conquer her nighttime fears.

Aponibolinayen and the Healing Oranges from 2014-04-09T13:10:47

From the Philippines. Aponibolinayen has a headache and longs for healing oranges of guarded by a fierce giant. Her husband is determined to fetch them for her.

Three Short Fables from the Philippines. from 2014-03-31T14:47:09

Why Dogs Wag their Tails, why hens peck the ground, and why spiders hate flies

Aponibolinayen from 2014-03-24T19:04:12

A beautiful woman with magical powers marries the Sun in this fable from the Philippines.

Katie’s Magic Personality Part 2 from 2014-03-10T16:21:35

Katie the Witch has Katie has created a spell to give her a magic personality that will charm everyone. She has won instant popularity at school with teachers and pupils alike. Is she really a new ...

Katie’s Magic Personality Part 1 from 2014-03-04T15:29:32

Doesn't everyone want to be popular? If you were a witch, would you just make a magic spell to ensure that everyone adored you?

Bertie’s Magic Pancakes from 2014-02-24T12:35:59

Shrove Tuesday has a special tradition at the Palace that dates back to the days of Bertie's true mother who is remembered for her magic pancake recipe.

Astropup the Hero from 2014-02-07T12:01:21

Marlow - the man with a laser gun - tells the world how Astropup is a hero. The newly elected president, the Parrot, is less than amused to be sidelined.

The Elfin Knight from 2014-01-26T22:39:47

A ghostly knight rides across a Scottish moore. Two brave Earls ignore warnings about him, and go hunting on the moore. Only one of them carries the sign of the Trinity.

The Sprightly Tailor from 2014-01-20T13:29:25

A spooky, scary, and at the same time funny story from Scotland, about a taylor who has to sew some trews in the haunted ruins of an old church.

Katie’s TV Magic from 2014-01-13T15:36:59

A TV programme offers to redecorate the house of Katie and her mum for free. Shumash - the estate agent whom Katie's mum likes is involved. What could possibly be wrong with that?

2014 – Chinese Year of the Horse – The Horse that Ran Away from 2013-12-27T08:03:11

2014 is the Chinese Year of the Horse - starting on January 31. Hope you all have a wonderful year ! This is a chinese tale about a man whose prize possession was his one and only horse. When it ra...

The Wind in the Willows Christmas Chapter from 2013-12-20T01:32:10

Chapter 5 of the Wind in the Willows by kenneth Grahame in which Ratty and Mole visit Moles underground home for Christmas and are entertained by field mice singing a carol.

Prince Bertie Returns from 2013-12-10T11:31:11

Spooky, exciting, dramatic, romantic, funny - the most epic Bertie story ever ! Bertie has spent eight long years as a frog on the pond. Is this the story where he turns back to a prince? The only ...

The Angel Gabriel’s Message : Christmas Carol from 2013-11-29T21:43:33

A Christmas carol sung for Storynory by Gabriella. this lovely tune from the Basque Country will haunt you ! The angel Gabriel from heaven came, With wings as drifted snow, with eyes as flame: "All...

The Fairy Eye Ointment from 2013-11-18T22:42:55

A mysterious fairytale from Wales about an old lady who agrees to nurse a baby for a mysterious mother.

The Slant by Peter Newell from 2013-11-11T23:52:16

A funny poem about a pram, / go-cart that runs away down a hill causing havoc. By Peter Newell the american cartoonist and writer, from 1910

The Monkey Who Saved The Match from 2013-11-04T15:15:06

Theo is BACK. A fun footballing story starring our Crime Fighting Ape, Theo the Monkey. Could it be that City FC's matches are being fixed ?

Jonah and the Big Fish from 2013-10-28T22:05:48

Sometimes called Jonah and the Whale, the story of how a prophet ran away from God, took a sea journey, and ended up inside a Big Fish.

The Parrot for President from 2013-10-21T08:49:24

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 spe...

Jack and the Jack-o-Lantern from 2013-10-15T11:51:59

When Jack starts to cut eyes and a mouth into his pumpkin, he is in for a big Halloween surprise.

Katie and the Cat Swap: Part 2 from 2013-10-05T08:12:29

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 frien...

Katie and the Cat Swap: Part 1 from 2013-09-30T14:12:55

Katie swaps identities with her cat Solomon - and soon realises that she has done a silly and dangerous thing.

Pinocchio, Chapter 36: A Boy from 2013-09-29T23:00:53

The Final Chapter of Pinocchio, in which we meet some old friends, and our story reaches its conclusions.

Professor Astropup from 2013-09-24T03:27:05

Astropup has become a university professor. The Parrot is peeved that he cannot get an academic post. But then he meets some students and starts leaking top secret information to the world

Pinocchio, Chapter 35: Reunited from 2013-09-23T11:53:23

Pinocchio is inside the belly of the shark. He meets somebody there quite unexpectedly.

Pinocchio, Chapter 34: The Shark from 2013-09-23T11:40:44

Pinocchio seems on the point of death more than once as is thrown into the sea with weights around him, and then chased by a Shark.

Pinocchio, Chapter 33: The Circus Donkey from 2013-09-23T11:28:06

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.

Pinocchio, Chapter 32: Donkey’s Ears from 2013-09-23T11:27:44

Pinocchio's ears become like those of a Donkey. In a little while he changes into a real Donkey and begins to bray.

Pinocchio, Chapter 31: The Land of Toys from 2013-09-21T22:44:43

Pinocchio travels to the Land of Toys, but on the way some strange events make him feel greatly uneasy

Pinocchio, Chapter 30: Lamp-Wick from 2013-09-21T15:23:38

Pinocchio is set to become a boy again. He sends out invitations for his celebration party. But his best friend, Lamp-Wick, has a new temptation for him.

Prince Chéri from 2013-09-16T12:58:10

A prince has a good fairy to look over him, but he behaves badly and she punishes him.

Pinocchio, Chapter 29: A Snail’s Pace from 2013-09-15T21:42:34

Pinocchio returns to the Fairy's house - a snail comes to open the door, but takes a very long time...

Pinocchio, Chapter 28: The Green Fisherman from 2013-09-10T15:21:22

Pinocchio swims out to sea and is caught by the Green Fisherman who plans to fry him for dinner.

Pinocchio, Chapter 27: The Fight Among Boys from 2013-09-09T14:35:26

The great battle between Pinocchio and his playmates.

Pinocchio, Chapter 26: School from 2013-09-07T12:39:29

Pinocchio goes to the seashore with his friends to see the Terrible Shark.

Pinocchio, Chapter 25 : Advice from the Good Fairy from 2013-09-05T23:01:26

Pinocchio promises the Fairy to be good and to study, as he is growing tired of being a Marionette, and wishes to become a real boy.

Pinocchio, Chapter 24: To Work or to Beg? from 2013-09-03T17:14:20

Pinocchio reaches the Island of the Busy Bees and finds the Fairy once more.

Pinocchio, Chapter 23: Carried by a Pigeon from 2013-09-01T06:37:15

Pinocchio weeps upon learning that the Lovely Maiden with Azure Hair is dead. He meets a Pigeon, who carries him to the seashore. He throws himself into the sea to go to the aid of his father.

Pinocchio, Chapter 22: The Thieves from 2013-08-31T08:27:15

Pinocchio discovers the thieves and, as a reward for faithfulness, he regains his liberty.

Pinocchio, Chapter 21: The Farmer’s Trap from 2013-08-30T09:32:16

Pinocchio is caught by a Farmer, who uses him as a watchdog for his chicken coop.

Pinocchio, Chapter 20: The Serpent on the Road from 2013-08-28T16:56:20

Freed from prison, Pinocchio sets out to return to the Fairy; but on the way he meets a Serpent and later is caught in a trap.

Pinocchio, Chapter 19: The Judge from 2013-08-27T08:44:25

Pinocchio is robbed of his gold pieces and, in punishment, is sentenced to four months in prison.

Pinocchio, Chapter 18: The Field of Wonders from 2013-08-26T05:14:02

Pinocchio finds the Fox and the Cat again, and goes with them to sow the gold pieces in the Field of Wonders.

Pinocchio, Chapter 16: The Three Doctors from 2013-08-23T06:58:25

The Lovely Maiden with Azure Hair sends for the poor Marionette, puts him to bed, and calls three Doctors to tell her if Pinocchio is dead or alive.

Pinocchio, Chapter 15: Captured by the Assassins from 2013-08-22T00:02:56

A dark and scary chapter - but remember, Pinocchio is a wooden puppet and can survive many things that an ordinary boy could not. The Assassins chase Pinocchio, catch him, and hang him to the branc...

Pinocchio, Chapter 14: The Assassins from 2013-08-20T17:18:03

Pinocchio, not having listened to the good advice of the Talking Cricket, falls into the hands of the Assassins.

Pinocchio, Chapter 13:The Inn of the Red Lobster from 2013-08-20T00:05:24

The Fox and the Cat take Pinocchio to an inn - but are they as kind and hospitable as they seem?

Pinocchio, Chapter 12: The Fox and the Cat from 2013-08-19T00:00:32

Fire Eater gives Pinocchio five gold pieces for his father, Geppetto; but the Marionette meets a Fox and a Cat and follows them.

Pinocchio, Chapter 11: Fire Eater from 2013-08-18T00:00:44

Fire Eater sneezes and forgives Pinocchio, who saves his friend, Harlequin, from death.

Pinocchio, Chapter 10: The Puppet Theatre from 2013-08-17T05:04:03

The Marionettes recognize their brother Pinocchio, and greet him with loud cheers; but the Director, Fire Eater, happens along and poor Pinocchio almost loses his life.

Pinocchio, Chapter 9: Distracted on the Way to School from 2013-08-15T11:45:11

Pinocchio sells his A-B-C book to pay his way into the Marionette Theater.

Pinocchio, Chapter 8: The ABC Book from 2013-08-14T18:31:42

Geppetto makes Pinocchio a new pair of feet, and sells his coat to buy him an A-B-C book

Pinocchio, Chapter 7: Breakfast from 2013-08-14T00:01:46

Geppetto returns home and gives his own breakfast to the Marionette

Pinocchio, Chapter 6: Pinocchio Burns His Feet from 2013-08-13T15:54:28

Pinocchio falls asleep with his feet on a foot warmer, and awakens the next day with his feet all burned off.

Pinocchio, Chapter 5: The Omelet Flies Away from 2013-08-12T09:38:03

Pinocchio is hungry and looks for an egg to cook himself an omelet; but, to his surprise, the omelet flies out of the window.

Pinocchio Chapter 4: The Talking Cricket from 2013-08-08T20:50:38

The story of Pinocchio and the Talking Cricket, in which one sees that bad children do not like to be corrected by those who know more than they do.

Pinocchio Chapter 3: The first pranks from 2013-08-07T21:03:31

As soon as he gets home, Geppetto fashions the Marionette and calls it Pinocchio. The first pranks of the Marionette.

Pinocchio Chapter 2: Geppetto and Master Cherry Fight from 2013-08-06T22:13:59

Mastro Cherry gives the piece of wood to his friend Geppetto, who takes it to make himself a Marionette that will dance, fence, and turn somersaults

Pinocchio Chapter 1: How it Happened from 2013-08-05T17:03:07

How it happened that Mastro Cherry, carpenter, found a piece of wood that wept and laughed like a child.

The Secret Garden, Chapter 27 from 2013-07-29T17:54:58

In the Garden concludes the classic novel.

Katie and the Curse of Macbeth from 2013-07-23T23:27:35

Katie the Witch takes part in a play on the fringe of the Edinburgh Festival and comes up against actors' superstitions about Shakespeare's Macbeth

The Secret Garden Chapter 26 from 2013-07-17T17:01:29

"IT'S MOTHER!"

Snow White and Rose Red from 2013-07-08T10:26:43

It's a long time since we have given you a Brothers Grimm story. We had somehow overlooked this charming tale. The "Snow White" of the title is not related to the more famous Snow White who met the...

The Moscow Cat from 2013-06-26T11:33:58

A strong and independent cat from Moscow runs away to live in the forrest. A story that is half realistic - in fact based on a real cat - and half traditional Russian fairy tale.

Secret Garden Chapter 25 from 2013-06-20T10:20:46

THE CURTAIN

The Secret Garden Chapter 24 from 2013-06-14T21:34:31

"LET THEM LAUGH"

Undine from 2013-06-06T15:51:47

A watery fairytale from Germany that is not unlike the Little Mermaid

Bertie’s Quest from 2013-05-27T15:32:50

It is soon to be Beatrice's Birthday and she asks him to go on an impossible quest, to find her a living dinosaur as a pet.

Song: Is Love a Fairytale? from 2013-05-21T09:23:16

Is Love a Fairytale? - a very catchy tune from the album by Aoede.

Andromeda and Perseus from 2013-05-12T16:01:45

Princess Andromeda tells us how she was rescued from a ghastly sea monster by the Greek hero Perseus. We learn about Perseus's secret weapon, the snaky head of Medusa that can turn men to stone.

The Secret Garden Chapter 23 from 2013-05-07T19:48:57

MAGIC

The King and the Beggar Maid from 2013-05-06T15:12:46

A king does not seem interested in marrying until he comes across a beggar maid. This is an ancient story that is often referred to in literature. Shakespeare mentions it in several of his plays, i...

Red Fortunes from 2013-05-01T09:44:10

Red Fortunes is Bertie's novel for Grown Ups. It's available on Amazon both in Kindle and in Paperback. And even better, for the first 5 days of May it's FREE on Kindle. Download it now and please ...

Katie and the Witch’s Trial from 2013-04-29T07:30:35

All sorts of horrid rumours are flying round the school about Katie. They say she was responsible for the not-very-nice thing that happened to the new school swimming pool. It is almost like a witc...

The Rooster and the Fox from 2013-04-23T07:01:52

If you like Aesop's fables, you will probably enjoy this. It is the lively story of a fox who tries to trick a farmyard rooster. There are plenty of good morals; "pride comes before the fall," and ...

Katie and the Bad Bug from 2013-04-06T17:26:47

A nasty tummy bug is going around the school. When Katie falls ill, she has words with a virus and gives it a piece of her mind.

The Flying Horse Part 2 from 2013-04-02T17:15:43

Our prince must fight a whole army. Can he survive? What will become of his love the princess? And what of the magician who made the enchanted horse?

The Secret Garden Chapter 22 from 2013-04-02T07:43:49

WHEN THE SUN WENT DOWN

The Flying Horse Part 1 from 2013-03-26T10:48:30

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 princ...

Rip Van Winkle from 2013-03-19T22:03:37

The classic American fairytale by Washington Irving read for Storynory by Charlie Loeb.

The Secret Garden Chapter 21 from 2013-03-19T14:09:32

BEN WEATHERSTAFF

Katie and the Magic Chocolate from 2013-03-11T15:38:52

Katie is growing up. She feels she is too old for an Easter Egg hunt. She is delighted when, over the holidays, Paul invites her to the cinema. She has some magic chocolate for him - but it does no...

Colin’s April Fool from 2013-03-04T22:56:16

The grumpiest fish on the pond plays and April Fool joke - but is it funny?

Pygmalion from 2013-02-24T15:43:25

A sculptor on the island of Cyprus scorns all women until he falls in love with a statue that he has made.

Cleopatra from 2013-02-18T13:51:24

Cleopatra - the last queen of Egypt - clever, enchanting - the lover of Julius Caesar and then Mark Anthony - a biography.

Madame White Snake from 2013-02-08T14:17:09

A story from China to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Two serpent spirits become young women and one of them marries a man.

The Secret Garden Chapter 20 from 2013-02-08T14:06:51

"I SHALL LIVE FOREVER--AND EVER--AND EVER!"

The Labours of Heracles Part 2 from 2013-02-04T16:25:16

We continue the Labours of the strong-man Heracles, otherwise known as Hercules.

The Secret Garden Chapter 19 from 2013-01-31T11:48:07

"IT HAS COME!"

The Secret Garden Chapter 18 from 2013-01-31T11:33:14

"THA' MUNNOT WASTE NO TIME"

The Labours of Heracles Part 1 from 2013-01-27T10:26:24

Heracles (Hercules in Latin) was the the strong-man of the ancient world. He performed twelve labours, and we tell you about the first 6 in

The Secret Garden Chapter 17 from 2013-01-24T15:21:34

A TANTRUM

Dad’s Half Century from 2013-01-21T13:51:02

It will be Dad's 50th birthday in June. His rich brother is planning a three day beach party at his villa in Ibiza. The family (apart from Dad) are very excited.. what could go wrong?

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice from 2013-01-13T11:54:22

A chaotic magical story with music which shows why you should never muddle in things that you do not understand

The Cowherd and the Weaving Maid from 2013-01-08T16:07:26

A romantic Story from China about a cowherd who has a magical ox. The ox helps him to marry a one of the maidens who blow the clouds through the skies.

Herod the Great from 2012-12-28T09:12:35

Herod ruled Judea (which included Jerusalem and Bethlehem), for 37 years until his death in 4BC. He knew the likes of Mark Antony, Queen Cleopatra, and the Emperor Augustus. He features in the Bib...

O Little Town of Bethlehem from 2012-12-19T17:52:12

Christmas carols are gorgeous. Gabriella Burnel sings Oh Little Town of Bethlehem specially for Storynory. We hope you will enjoy her lovely voice.

Katie and the remote for life from 2012-12-17T12:49:30

Katie puts a magic spell on the TV Remote so that she can pause and rewind real life. When she takes it to school it proves to be a useful but risky devise.

The Secret Garden Chapter 16 from 2012-12-16T09:25

"I WON'T!" SAID MARY

Astropup: Prisoner of the Cats from 2012-12-10T00:34:07

Astropup is a prisoner of the cat-people pirates. They humiliate him and torture him with cat music. Then the cat space ship begins to take off ... can our hero and his friend the parrot escape?

Hansel and Gretel with Music from the Opera from 2012-12-01T13:38:18

Our extra-special production brings you a delightful introduction to opera. Our production of Hansel and Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck is specially crafted for children but anyone who loves musi...

Astropup and the Man with a Laser Gun from 2012-11-18T07:35:07

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.

The Secret Garden Chapter 15 from 2012-11-16T21:18:03

NEST BUILDING

Astropup and the Good Cat from 2012-11-11T23:27:31

The previous episode, Astropup and the planet of the pirates, ended with Astropup's friend the Parrot being kidnapped by cat people. They ordered Astropup to hand over the diamond from HMS Hesperus...

The Secret Garden Chapter 14 from 2012-11-07T21:46:34

A YOUNG RAJAH

Astropup and the Planet of the Pirates from 2012-10-29T09:07:33

Astropup and his friend the Parrot have a huge diamond which they found in the Wreck of the Hesperus. Instead of returning it to Space Central on Earth, they are heading for the Planet of the Pirat...

The Secret Garden Chapter 13 from 2012-10-25T11:30:43

"I AM COLIN"

Tick Tock Turkey and the Festival of Honolulu from 2012-10-21T22:03:57

Tick Tock Turkey fans have been begging us for more tails of the time-travelling bird. In fact, they've been begging us for YEARS ! We are pleased to say that Tick Tock's creator, Michael Brett has...

The Secret Garden Chapter 12 from 2012-10-15T17:13:40

"MIGHT I HAVE A BIT OF EARTH?"

Don’t Be Scared of Halloween NEW VERSION from 2012-10-08T17:22:07

A new version of Katie's halloween fun and spooky song. Don’t be scared of Halloween, Or the things that go unseen There’s no need to feed the fear, When the ghosts and ghouls are awfully near.

Katie and Mr New Part Two from 2012-10-07T12:13:30

Does Shumash really mind that Katie's mum is a witch ? The second part of this magical romantic story, gives us the answer.

Astropup and the Wreck of the Hesperus from 2012-10-01T16:35:57

Astropup investigates a wrecked space ship and encounters space sharks.

The Secret Garden Chapter 11 from 2012-09-24T09:22:41

THE NEST OF THE MISSEL THRUSH

Astropup and the Revenge of the Parrot from 2012-09-18T10:44:11

Ever since the Cat People tried to kill the parrot, he has been seeking revenge. His chance comes on a mission to the moon when he and Astropup discover an extraordinary volcanic eruption.

The Secret Garden Chapter 10 from 2012-09-13T21:26:37

DICKON

The Crab that Played with the Sea from 2012-09-10T11:03:04

A Just So story by Rudyard Kipling explains how the sea got its tide.

The Secret Garden Chapter 9 from 2012-09-05T15:53:28

THE STRANGEST HOUSE ANY ONE EVER LIVED IN

The Punishment of Loki from 2012-09-04T08:41:01

Loki, the Norse god of fire and tricks, is punished for his crime.

Baldur from 2012-08-27T13:54:43

The tragic, tale of how a favourite son of the gods was killed. This one is really sad.

The Secret Garden Chapter 8 from 2012-08-26T13:12:29

THE ROBIN WHO SHOWED THE WAY

Fenris the Wolf from 2012-08-20T07:35:14

Fenris the Wolf was so strong that he could bite through chains.

The Secret Garden Chapter 7 from 2012-08-18T12:15:03

THE KEY TO THE GARDEN

The Secret Garden Chapter 6 from 2012-08-12T19:49:38

"THERE WAS SOME ONE CRYING--THERE WAS!"

Katie and Mr. New from 2012-08-12T17:13:48

Katie's mother is being very secretive about something, and when

Bertie and the Queen’s Confession from 2012-08-08T08:54:54

The Wicked Queen has confessed everything. She had recorded the story of how she turned Bertie into a frog. The cassette tape has gone missing. Bertie MUST get hold of it.

The Secret Garden Chapter 5 from 2012-08-06T15:05:26

THE CRY IN THE CORRIDOR. A Robin delights Mary in the grounds of the manor, and later she hears a strange cry.

The Secret Garden Chapter 4 from 2012-07-28T10:58:45

Mary Lennox wakes up in Misselthwaite Manor and meets Martha, a serving girl who is not all like any of the servants she has known in India.

How the Leopard Got His Spots from 2012-07-23T12:57:03

A just so story by Rudyard Kipling, read by Natasha, tells how the Leopard got his spots

The Secret Garden Chapter 3 from 2012-07-17T07:35:16

ACROSS THE MOOR. Marry travels by train with Mrs. Medlock and has her first view of the Yorkshire Moors and hears a broad Yorkshire accent.

Thor’s Fishing Trip from 2012-07-11T05:46:13

Thor, the Norse god of Thunder, goes on a fishing trip with a giant, and rows into the waters of the Midgard Serpent.

The Secret Garden Chapter 2 from 2012-07-10T19:25:45

MISTRESS MARY QUITE CONTRARY. Mary Lennox travels from India to the grey skies of England.

The Secret Garden Chapter 1 from 2012-07-03T21:26:15

THERE IS NO ONE LEFT. Mary Lennox is an only child living in India in the time of the British Empire. Everyone says how disagreeable she is. Her mother ignores her. She is brought up by the servant...

Storynory Extra – Alaska from 2012-07-02T08:26:43

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 Tortoise and the Elephant from 2012-06-26T06:33:15

Who is stronger : a tortoise or an elephant? This fable from Zaire has

Katie and the Magician of Morocco from 2012-06-18T19:20:23

Katie and her mother visit Marrakech in Morocco to buy a magic carpet. They explore the souk and the medina in search of special shops. When they visit a secret village in the Atlas Mountains they ...

Chap 24, Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2012-06-15T13:21:28

A short chapter that brings the Dorothy's incredible journey through the Land of Oz to its conclusion. So nice to be home again!

Chap 23, Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2012-06-14T13:20:34

Glinda The Good Witch Grants Dorothy's Wish. Dorothy takes her dog Toto in her arms, says good-bye to the land of Oz, and claps the heels of her shoes together three times .

Chap 22, Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2012-06-13T13:19

The Country of the Quadlings. The friends must take on an army of armless Hammer-Heads on the hillside.

Chap 21, Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2012-06-12T13:18:42

The Lion takes on the great spider and becomes King of Beasts

Chap 20, Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2012-06-04T14:42:48

Dorothy and her friends come across some very pretty but fragile people.

How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin from 2012-06-01T07:11:55

A Just So Story by Kipling. Why is the Rhinoceros so wrinkly and so grumpy?

Astropup and the Day of the Cat from 2012-05-22T07:46:53

The Cat People have a secret agent working inside the space centre. He is planning to guide in a team of ninja cat commandos to assassinate the Parrot Major. The Parrot learns of the plot and flies...

Marvin the Mole and the Queen’s Jubilee from 2012-05-16T11:54:50

We mark the Queen's Jubilee with a charming poem about a mole who pops up at her garden party.

Katie and the Giants from 2012-05-08T14:33:07

Katie's mum, who knows lots of wonderful stories, tells her about the Giants and the Gods to explain something important about life.

Chap 19, Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2012-05-08T10:00:55

Dorothy and her friends are attacked by the Fighting Trees

Chap 18, Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2012-05-07T23:52:16

Away to the South. Dorothy asks the Winged Monkeys if they can help her get back to Kansas.

Katie and the Witch’s Swap (Free) from 2012-04-23T06:04:01

Katie and her best friend Isis decide to swap their lives for the day.

Song: Wine Dark Sea from 2012-04-15T22:35:58

A haunting and romantic song about Jason and Medea, to go with the story of the Golden Fleece.

Jason and Medea Part Four: the Escape from 2012-04-15T22:34:14

The final part of Jason and Medea., the story of the golden fleece. Jason must sow the field of Ares with dragons teeth which will jump up into an army of skeleton men. Then Jason and Medea must es...

Song: Upstart Greek from 2012-04-09T10:07:37

An uptempo, amusing song about Jason and the Golden Fleece. We hope you will find this fun ! The words are a bit of a tongue-twister.

Jason and Medea Part Three: Princess Medea from 2012-04-08T22:43:32

Princess Medea takes up the story. Jason has come with the Argonauts to Colchis to seek the Golden Fleece for Greece. Medea falls in love with Jason and decides to help him.

Song: Row On Boys from 2012-04-01T20:59:53

Row On - A bluesy rowing song for Jason and Medea sung by Gabriella Burnel

Jason and Medea Part Two : The Voyage to Colchis from 2012-04-01T20:25:23

Jason and the Argonauts contend with a boxing king and a blind prophet on their way to Colchis to fetch the Golden Fleece.

Jason and Medea Part One: The Voyage Begins from 2012-03-28T10:30:17

Pictures by Nick Hayes for Storynory. Click to Enlarge. We begin our four part "epic" poem written in verse by Bertie for Storynory. You may know this famous story by other titles including Jason a...

Brynhilde from 2012-03-20T23:41:57

Download the audio, Right Click Save As We have already met the Norse hero, Sigurd . After killing a dragon, he rode his horse through a ring of fire to discover a sleeping princess - a Valkyrie or...

Sigurd and the Dragon from 2012-03-12T11:05:29

Prince Sigurd comes of age by fighting a dragon. His teacher Regin gives him a sword and sets him the task of killing the fearful reptile, Fafnir.

Chap 17, Wizard of Oz from 2012-03-01T10:59:53

How the balloon was launched. The Scarecrow has a brain and wonderful thoughts in his head; The Tin Woodman hears his heart rattling around in his breast; The Lion would gladly face an army or a do...

Chap 16, Wizard of Oz from 2012-02-20T18:58:53

Download the audio, Right Click, Save As It's amazing, but people keep on asking the Wonderful Wizard of Oz to do impossible things - and he can't help but oblige them - even if that means fooling ...

Chap 15, Wizard of Oz from 2012-02-20T18:52:33

Just how wonderful is the Wonderful Wizard of Oz? In this chapter we find out....

Odin’s Eye from 2012-02-14T23:51:10

How the chief of the Norse gods gained True Wisdom and the terrible price he paid for it.

Idun and her Golden Apples from 2012-02-06T14:12:05

In this Norse Story, we learn how the gods of Asgard are able to stay forever young.

Sif and her Golden Hair from 2012-01-30T18:18:52

Loki, god of fire and mischief, steals Sif's beautiful golden hair. In doing so he enrages Sif's powerful husband, Thor.

Chap 14, Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2012-01-23T00:12:10

Download the audio, right click, save as We've now heard how Dorothy defeated the Wicked Witch of the West, and rescued her companions. In this chapter we shall meet the Winged Monkeys again - and ...

Katie and the Big Cat from 2012-01-16T12:03:14

Katie and her best friend Isis go pony trekking on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall in the west of England

Chapter 13, Wizard of Oz from 2012-01-04T08:36:44

Dorothy has defeated the Wicked Witch of the West but her friends have payed a heavy price. Can the Yellow Winkies help her rescue the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion?

Bertie and the Secret Potato from 2012-01-01T23:27:37

A Bertie adventure that takes us to the jungle of Papua New Guinea in search of the secret of eternal youth.

The Christmouse Mystery from 2011-12-19T10:53:46

A Christmas play set in an English country house and featuring a cast of humans and mice.

Bertie’s Lost Christmas from 2011-12-12T14:41:09

It is Christmas Eve. Bertie the frog is performing his stand-up comedy act abroad. He and Tim are delayed by snow when trying to get back to their pond, and end up with in a bus depot with some unl...

The Fox and the Wolf from 2011-12-04T10:44:40

From the 1001 nights, a tale of a fox and a wolf who are friends - but do not trust each other.

Three Bright Aesop Tales from 2011-11-28T15:59:49

The Sun looks down on the earth and sees all the human folly. He tells three tales or "fables": The Milkmaid, Juno and the Peacock, and The Sun and the North Wind.

Albert Orangutan from 2011-11-22T11:35

Download the Audio (Right Click, Save As) Do you think animals should wear clothes? Let us know when you have listened to this amusing poem. It tells the story of Albert Orangutan, who is a very fa...

Astropup and the Key to the Universe from 2011-11-14T12:08:13

Astropup holds the key to the universe in his mouth. Should he share it with the humans? The parrot says that it will bring them great wealth and power if they keep it to themselves.

Portia’s Puzzle from 2011-11-07T22:55:44

A romantic episode from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice which is a little like a fairytale.

Chapter 12, Wizard of Oz from 2011-11-04T00:16:35

The Wicked Witch of the West sends armies of strange creatures to attack Dorothy and her friends, but they fight back bravely.

Katie’s Halloween Aunt from 2011-10-21T17:44:04

A witchy Halloween story about Katie, whose Great Aunt Chloe comes to stay for Halloween. Chloe loves to do traditional magical things like flying around on a broom stick. Katie finds it just too e...

Chapter 11, Wizard of Oz from 2011-10-20T22:44:12

At last we meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the Green Emerald City. He appears in three different guises.

Don’t Be Scared of Halloween from 2011-10-10T23:42:38

A Halloween Song about Katie the Witch who is scared of Halloween.

Chap 10, Wizard of Oz from 2011-10-05T12:23:26

Dorothy and her friends arrive at the Emerald City - so brilliant that they have to put on green spectacles before they enter.

Wiz Oz Activity 13: Golden Possessions from 2011-09-27T20:37:08

In this Wiz Oz Activity you will find your own magical possession just like Dorothy and her friends do in the thirteen chapter of the Wizard of Oz. Firstly, let's to re-cap the story so far: Doroth...

Wiz Oz Activities from 2011-09-26T17:57:03

Wiz Oz Activities The Wiz Oz Activities are educational and can be used for home or school learning. The activities are linked to characters and themes from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book by L Fra...

The Red-Headed League from 2011-09-26T15:22:11

Sherlock Holmes investigates the mysterious league that pays good money to men with red hair to copy out the encyclopaedia. What are they up to? Could there be a criminal plot behind its apparently...

Chapter 9, Wizard of Oz from 2011-09-19T11:35:32

In which we meet a small but very important person.

Chapter 8, Wizard of Oz from 2011-09-18T21:15:15

The scarecrow finds himself stuck up a pole once again and Dorothy and her friends find a new danger in the form of a flower.

Emelye’s Tale, Part 3 from 2011-09-12T20:51:21

The final part of Emelye's tale. Is there any room for true love - or for chivalry - in the knight's bitter rivalry over the princess Emelye. And will she have any say in the matter of who marries ...

Emelye’s Tale, Part 2 from 2011-09-05T14:35:15

Princess Emelye does not yet realise that she is the cause of a hugh falling out between two imprisoned knights. She has never met either of them, and both have fallen madly in love with her.

Chapter 7, The Wizard of Oz from 2011-09-05T14:14:56

Dorothy and her friends confront some terrible beasts called the Kalidahs.

Emelye’s Tale, Part 1 from 2011-08-30T16:45:59

The Knight's Tale by Chaucer is retold from the point of view of Princess Emelye - so we have called this story Emelye's tale. Chivalry, Romance, Adventure and perhaps a tiny touch of feminism.

Nursery Rhymes 2 from 2011-08-22T10:25:12

Rub a Dub Dub, Hickory Dickory Dock, This Little Piggy Went to Market, Little Jack Horner, Here we go round the Mulberry Bush, Ring a Ring a Roses, Oranges and Lemons say the bells of St. Clement's

Chicken Little from 2011-08-15T09:00:38

A fast paced and amusing story - but do be warned - some animals with cute names do get eaten by Foxy-Woxy. Look out for Cocky-locky, Ducky-daddles, Goosey- Loosey and Turkey-lurkey

The Adventure of the Six Napoleons from 2011-08-09T21:26:20

A Sherlock Holmes mystery in which the great detective investigates why an apparent lunatic is going around breaking up statues of Napoleon.

Nursery Rhymes 1 from 2011-08-03T10:28:53

Some traditional nursery rhymes packed with irresistible fun and charm.

Chap 20, The Beauty at the Last Ball from 2011-07-26T10:47:39

The final episode in our story about Princess Talia. Talia, Sally and Basil have travelled through time - but after so many adventures, how will they return to the "real" world ?

Katie and the Magic Shop from 2011-07-18T19:52:07

Katie's mum always wanted to open a magic shop. When she achieved her ambition, other shop keepers started to spread nasty rumours about her being a bad witch.....

Animal Riddle Rhymes from 2011-07-10T21:52:50

Download the Audio Here are three charming poems that take the form of riddles. In each one you have to guess which animal we are describing. We hope that you will enjoy them, and perhaps learn a f...

Chapter 6, the Wizard of Oz from 2011-07-06T08:46:48

Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, and the Scarecrow are on their way to meet the Wizard of Oz. A lion leaps out and chases the little dog Toto. He is ashamed to admit that he is a cowardly lion.

Chap 19, The Beauty’s Challenge from 2011-06-24T08:39:14

The climax of our Awaking Beauty series in which Basil fights a duel with the champion of Morgan Le Fay in the quad of an Oxford college

Chap 18, The Beauty’s Champion from 2011-06-13T16:45:41

Basil learns to fight with a two handed sword from one of the best in the business.

Wiz Oz Activity 2: Ruby Shoes from 2011-06-06T18:05:14

  Chapter 3: The Munchkins In this activity you will spot the differences between the 1930's Holywood film and the book of the Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baulm. But Firstly some film and book tho...

Chap 17, The Beauty’s Time from 2011-06-05T16:32:45

Sally is thrilled to meet some famous people and Basil is increasingly alarmed about having to fight a duel.

Wiz Oz Activity 10: Green Spectacles from 2011-06-03T00:19:29

Chapter 10: The Guardian of The Gates In this Wiz Oz Activity you will make some Green Spectacles like the ones Dorothy and her companions are given by The Guardian of the Gates in chapter 10. You ...

Chap 16, The Beauty’s Homeland from 2011-05-24T21:30:30

Basil and Sally wake up in far away place where a miller takes them to a medieval tournament.

Katie and Verse from 2011-05-19T13:01:58

PCR Katie & Verse Dear Listeners, The 6th chapter in the Katie series the 'Witch Who Lost her spells' is one that shows how important it is for Katie not to loose her spell book, from which she...

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner from 2011-05-19T11:06:35

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge An old Sailor tells the tale of a terrible journey at sea - how he shot a sacred bird the Albatross, and found himself in charge of a ghastly ghost crew.

Chap 15, The Beauty and Sir Basil from 2011-05-09T06:29:15

Episode 15 in our Waking Beauty series. The city of Oxford has fallen asleep apart from a handful of people. Amid the fog Basil meets Talia's fairy godmother who explains a great deal to him.

Bertie in Siberia from 2011-05-03T11:00:39

Prince Bertie goes to Siberia in search of a family heirloom, a Faberge egg. On the Trains Siberian Train he meets a mysterious Mongolian Princess.

The Dulcimer and Musicality, Kublah Kahn from 2011-04-29T14:05:47

The Kublah Kahn PCR Musicality, Verse rhythm and The Dulcimer Dear Listeners, The Dulcimer is a fascinating musical instrument, with three strings to its body and forms part of the image the poet u...

Wiz Oz Activity 1: Cyclone Flick Book from 2011-04-23T22:10:09

Wiz Oz Activity: Cyclone Flick Book In this first Wiz Oz Activity you will imagine and draw a Cyclone like the one that sweeps Dorothy and her house away from the Kansas prairies in the chapter. Yo...

Chap 14, The Beauty and the Big Sleep from 2011-04-18T16:55:30

Princess Talia's friend Basil finds that some strange and eery things are going on in the City of Oxford

How the Camel got his Hump from 2011-04-11T08:43:42

Kipling's Tale from when the world was very new tells how the Camel turned his "humph" into a "hump".

Chap 13, The Beauty Departs from 2011-04-06T15:03:31

Will our Awaking Beauty princess Talia leave Westerly College for good? Episode 13 in our series.

The Samurai and the Tea Master from 2011-03-27T21:07:47

This traditional story from Japan is about the time a Samurai warrior challenged a tea master to a duel. It shows how if you are the master of yourself, you can be the master of anything.

The Art of Reading Poetry Aloud from 2011-03-24T17:00:58

Dear Listeners, The latest Victorian poems we have recorded include William Wordsworth's 'The Daffodil's and Tennyson,s The revenge. These are companions to the Victorian classics; William Blake's ...

Chap 12, The Beauty on Trial from 2011-03-18T13:38:31

Our Awaking Beauty series has reached episode 12 and Princess Talia is brought before the College Authorities.

Chapter 5, The Wizard of Oz from 2011-03-15T11:05:01

Is it better to have brains or a heart? The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman have different views.

The Revenge from 2011-03-08T14:17:03

A classic poem about a sea battle with historical notes

Chap 11, The Beauty and the Witch from 2011-02-27T11:40:41

Our Awaking Beauty series reaches is becoming tense, and perhaps just a bit creepy... Princess Talia is in trouble at her college for calling the Rector's wife a witch.

The Daffodils – I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud from 2011-02-20T11:32:36

William Wordsworth's famous delightful spring poem read by Natasha

Chap 10, The Beauty and the Tower from 2011-02-15T06:26:15

Princess Talia upsets the Rector of the Westerly College Oxford.

Chap 9, The Beauty Under Arrest from 2011-02-08T07:09:05

Princess Talia is in her deepest trouble yet...

Katie’s Revenge from 2011-01-31T23:32:46

Samantha plays some mean tricks on Isis who is Katie's best friend. Isis wants Katie to use magic to help her get revenge but Katie can only use her powers for good.

Chapter 4, Wizard of Oz from 2011-01-23T22:51:03

The Scarecrow tells Dorothy how it felt to hear and see for the first time.

Sadko from 2011-01-18T13:51:20

A musical story from Russia. Sadko famed for his beautiful singing voice and his skill on the gusli, a wooden instrument shaped like a wing. His music won the favour of Tsar Morskoi, the Lord of th...

Chapter 3, Wizard of Oz, How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow from 2011-01-11T12:42:58

Dorothy continued along the road of yellow brick road. There was a great cornfield beyond the fence, a Scarecrow, was high on a pole to keep the birds from the ripe corn. His head was full of straw...

Chapter 2, Wizard of Oz, The Council with the Munchkins from 2011-01-02T21:25:28

Dorothy 's farmhouse lands in a strange country where she meets a a witch and some kindly but peculiar people called the munchkins.

Wenceslas Christmas Carol from 2010-12-24T16:45:50

The traditional Christmas carol that goes with our story of Good King Wenceslas, sung by Gabriella Burnel

Swan Song from 2010-12-24T16:00:44

The Song from our Swan Lake Story sung by Gabriella Brunel with words by Bertie for Storynory.

Chapter 1, Wizard of Oz, The Cyclone from 2010-12-20T23:40:29

Dorothy lives in the midst of the great Kansas prairies. One day the farm house in which she lives is whisked away by a cyclone.

Good King Wenceslas from 2010-12-13T15:17:37

The story and the music of the Christmas Carol. King Wenceslas was the Duke of Bohemia 921-935. He is patron Saint of the Czech Republic and his statue stands in Wenceslaus Square in Prague. His fe...

Swan Lake from 2010-12-08T09:24:45

A magical and Musical story includes a specially recorded song

The Bull and the Donkey from 2010-11-29T10:09:30

Download the audio Click to Play, Right Click to Save As Scheherazade is married to the Sultan. All his many previous brides have been beheaded the morning after their wedding. Her plan to stay ali...

The Table and the Chair from 2010-11-23T10:37:50

A funny poem by Edward Lear about a Table and a Chair who go out for a walk.

The Old Man and the Figs from 2010-11-15T22:52:51

A jewish tale, very old, wise and witty.

Chap 8, The Philosophical Beauty from 2010-11-08T13:29:26

Princess Talia amazes Basil by letting him listen to a conversation with one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived.

The Wicked Witch of The West, from The Wizard of Oz on Halloween from 2010-10-31T15:53:20

The Wizard of Oz- Halloween Post Recording Comment The Wicked Witch of The West Ch.12 - The Search for the Wicked Witch of the West starting with ' The Solider with the Green Whiskers led them thro...

Katie’s Black Friday from 2010-10-30T10:09:22

A fortune telling craze is spreading through school. Katie warns her friends that predicting the future can be dangerous, and is proved right in this story that is just a little more SPOOKY than us...

The Golem of Prague from 2010-10-25T12:55:38

A Jewish Story for Halloween - not unrelated to Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. The Rabbi of Prague made a bogey-man or "golem" which rebelled against him.

The White Seal Part Two from 2010-10-18T14:19:46

The second and final part of Kipling's story from the Jungle Book. The White Seal has gone in search of the Sea Cow who can tell him of a land never visited by humans.

The White Seal Part One from 2010-10-11T13:00:36

A white seal his horrified to learn that seals are hunted and killed by humans for their skins. He is determined to find a place where seals can live without fear of being hunted.

Eat You With by SunCrush from 2010-10-11T12:58:42

A song by SunCrush that features a clip of Natasha's voice from Little Red Riding Hood. SunCrush are a super band based in Seattle. This song comes from their album, seven. www.suncrush.com

Chap 7, The Singing Beauty from 2010-10-04T00:24:52

The mysterious Princess Talia is at a party where she must perform "forfeits" including singing a karaoke song. She does not realise that it is all a plot by her friends to "lighten her up"

The Tortoise and the Geese from 2010-09-26T21:42:44

A fable from India which shows why it's wise to think before you open your mouth and speak.

The First Strawberries from 2010-09-21T05:10:32

A legend of the Cherokee Indians. The first man and the first woman quarrel, and the sun reunites them with a very special gift.

Astropup and the Invasion of the Bird Brains from 2010-09-14T00:16:53

A fleet of alien birds launches a brainwave attack against the world. Only a parrot drummed out of the space force can save us all from disaster.

Astropup and the Parrot Who Betrayed The World from 2010-09-06T14:03:08

A parrot is put on trial for disobeying orders and jeopardising a critical space-mission.

The Wild Man from 2010-08-29T18:35:50

A wild man of the woods is kept prisoner in a cage in the courtyard of the castle. A boy takes pity on the curious captive, and sets him free - only to meet him again later.

Chap 6, The Christmas Beauty from 2010-08-23T12:29:25

Princess Talia has no home to go to at Christmas. Her college friend Sally invites her to her house in Liverpool, where Talia's strange behaviour does not entirely win favour with her family.

1001 Nights from 2010-08-09T08:02:33

How to enchant a terrible Sultan through the art of Story-telling.

Tom Thumb from 2010-08-01T21:01:10

An adventurous and amusing fairy tale from England.

Urashima from 2010-07-25T23:01:21

A Japanese fairy tale about a kind-hearted fisher boy who catches a turtle and lets it go free.

The Leap Frog from 2010-07-18T20:03:05

Hans Christian Andersen's short but perfect tale about three animals that have pretentions to marry a princess and 'leap" above their stations in life.

Chap 5, The Timeless Beauty from 2010-07-11T15:28:06

Our Awaking Beauty, Princess Talia, goes out for the first time with her fellow students, and and at least one of them discovers what it must feel like to slip through time.

The Cat that Walked by Himself from 2010-07-05T13:40:11

Kipling's Just So story, set when people still lived in caves: a clever woman makes a bargain with a clever cat - who will win out? Why cats are so independent and drink bowls of milk, while other ...

When the Sun Hid in Her Cave from 2010-06-28T11:40:56

An legend from Japan about how the world was plunged into darkness when the Sun goddess sulked. The other gods gathered to remedy the situation, and invented fun and music.

Bertie and the General from 2010-06-21T02:03:21

Prince Bertie learns some history from an old war veteran, and he proves that even if he sometimes can be a bit spoilt and rude, deep down he has a very good heart.

Chap 4, The Princess Who Had a Heart from 2010-06-13T22:15:31

Awaking Beauty Part 4 sees Princess Talia in a new light when her fellow student Sally receives some bad news.

The Desolate Island from 2010-06-07T16:33:11

A slave asks for his freedom and then sets out on an adventure. This parable from the Middle East has a mysterious and spiritual tone, and is also rather intriguing.

Dido and Aeneas from 2010-05-30T16:26:41

The Roman legend that packs plenty of adventure and tragic love is acted by Natasha Gostwick and Richard Scott.

Chap 3, The Polite Princess from 2010-05-23T21:24:26

Princess Talia is a college student who does not seem to fit in. Her friend Sally encourages her to watch a football match, and Talia decides that her fellow students could be more polite.

Bertie and the Boot Camp from 2010-05-16T15:36:34

Natasha tells us how Bertie was sent to a outdoor training "Boot Camp" and survived to tell the tale.

The Emperor’s Dream from 2010-05-10T10:09:36

A dreamy, eastern love story.

Katie and the Invisible Umbrella from 2010-05-04T06:57:42

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.

The Grateful Crane from 2010-04-25T20:53:48

A story from Japan about a poor farmer who rescues a crane and finds that his luck changes for the better until his curiosity gets the better of him.Listen

Chap 2, The Unpopular Beauty from 2010-04-17T19:31:38

Princess Talia has woken up somewhat confused. She is a student at an ancient college - but she’s not quite sure how she got there. In this episode we will find out how she fits in to her new surro...

Chap 1, Waking Beauty from 2010-04-10T23:00:50

An update to a very old fairy tale begins a new series about a princess who wakes up as an Oxford student.

Easter 2010 Writing Competition from 2010-04-04T06:39:35

Winners of our writing competition, along with as many stories and extracts from contestants as we could manage to squeeze in.

Bertie and the Merchant of Palmyra from 2010-03-27T22:38:04

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

The Easter Fair from 2010-03-22T01:51:40

What could go wrong at the Easter Fun Fair? Well anything could when Uncle Jeff is around.

The Firefly Princess from 2010-03-14T22:00:43

The Fire-Fly princess has many suitors. She tells them all that she will marry the one who can bring her a flame. A glittering story from Japan.

Astropup and the Ship of Birds from 2010-02-28T22:49:24

Astropup and the Parrot Major have flown into a giant spaceship shaped like a bird (see Astropup for Freedom). Now they explore the wonderful flying Ship of Birds. Astropup longs for home, but the ...

Orpheus from 2010-02-22T00:24:55

The ancient Greek story of Orpheus the musician, who traveled down to The Underworld to try and bring his bride back from the dead. Told in Bertie's verse. Tragic and sad .

Astropup for Freedom from 2010-02-15T01:52:31

Astropup is back on the launchpad, but when the parrot takes matters into his own beak, the mission goes horribly wrong.

How The Whale Got His Throat from 2010-02-08T22:20:23

Rudyard Kipling's Just So Story explains why whales can only eat the very smallest of things.

Astropup Returns from 2010-02-01T14:21:50

Natasha is taking a break for a few weeks, so say hello to Richard Scott who will is reading this adventure about a dog who travels to outer space.

The Vigilante Monkey from 2010-01-25T17:55:11

Theo the Monkey is outraged by the criminal behaviour of his zoo keeper, Mr. Grabber, and decides to fight for what is right

How the Tiger Got his Stripes from 2010-01-18T14:32:25

The Year of the Tiger starts of February 14 2010. We mark the Chinese New Year with a legend from Asia about How the Tiger Got His Stripes

Katie and the Cat who Talked from 2010-01-11T08:03:39

Katie, the ordinary witch, has a cat who can talk. The cat not only talks, he gossips, and soon Katie finds that she is in trouble with her friends.

King Thrushbeard from 2010-01-04T09:26:44

By the Brothers Grimm. The tale of a proud and haughty princess who refuses to marry because no man is good enough for her.

Gladys and the Big Deal from 2009-12-28T17:40:04

Our series about a girl band comes to an end. The chiX dream starts to come true, but they find that fame brings responsibilities and yet more hard work.

Thank You from 2009-12-23T22:01:01

Thank very much for your donation which is hugely appreciated and will help us to continue giving free stories to the world. Storynory reaches some of the poorest corners of the earth, and you are ...

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part Two from 2009-12-21T13:30:13

Sir Gawain faces must meet his destiny at the hands of the Green Knight on New Year's Day. In the meantime he must overcome a more delicate challenge to his honour.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part One from 2009-12-14T13:43:08

An audio drama. King Arthur's noblest knight, Sir Gawain, goes on a quest which tests is honour as much as his valour. A Storynory Special, adapted for the Medieval text.

The Christmas Cherry Tree from 2009-12-07T21:32:34

A medieval story for Christmas about a medieval knight who was so generous at Christmas that he gave away almost everything he had. A miracle of a cherries out of season restored his wealth.

Christmas in Space from 2009-12-01T11:18:09

Are you thinking of going away this Christmas? How about going on the holiday that is truly out of this world. Blast into Orbit with Wicked Uncle Jeff and the kids, and see the Blue Planet Earth li...

Tyger Tyger Burning Bright from 2009-11-24T08:19:22

Poems by William Blake (1757-1827) from his Songs of Innocence and Experience, that capture the magic and mystery of the tiger, the innocence of the lamb, the happiness of the fly, all god's creati...

The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor from 2009-11-15T17:55:29

An Ancient Egyptian tale about a shipwrecked sailor who is washed up on a desert island and meets a giant serpent. One of the oldest stories ever written down, it is really several stories within a...

The Luck of the Wicked Uncle from 2009-11-08T20:13:07

Do you believe in luck? - the mum in this story does - and her stars say she's going to have a terrible weekend. Uncle Jeff (who is not really wicked) believes we make our own luck, and comes to th...

Samson and Delilah from 2009-11-01T12:42:43

The epic and tragic story of the man who combines the strength of a lion with the sweetness of honey. And of course of Delilah who is his downfall.

The Watermelon Prince from 2009-10-26T17:03:06

A story from Vietnam that tells how the delicious fruit, the watermelon, came to Vietnam. A king adopts a boy who grows up into a wise prince. His bother plots against him and he is banished to an ...

Life is a Circus from 2009-10-17T22:05:08

A single song by the chiX our fictional girl band. This is the chiX first "Single" and their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest - Save it on your iPod - send it to all your friends !

Gladys and the Eurovision Song Contest from 2009-10-17T22:03:27

the chiX reach the Eurovision song contest : includes their song "Life is A Circus" - the climax of our story about a fictional girl band and their brainy younger sister, Gladys.

The Wicked Witch of the West from 2009-10-12T15:46:24

We bring you a single chapter from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by y L. Frank Baum. We chose this chapter in the spirit of Halloween - so expect a few scary moments when with wolves, bees, crows, and...

The Raven from 2009-10-06T09:08:11

Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!' Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'

The Wicked Prince from 2009-09-28T17:36

A dramatic story by Hans Christian Andersen about the overbearing arrogance of a prince who wages war on God. A tale of hubris and nemesis.

Tim The Tadpole’s Exams from 2009-09-21T21:56:25

Tim the Tadpole is very upset because Colin has called him stupid for not doing well at school. Bertie decides to help Tim with some advice on how to pass exams.

The Lioness and Small Respect from 2009-09-14T22:44:06

Two Aesop fables in one about a lioness - first her encounter with a mosquito, and then with a mouse. Plenty of wisdom to be had from these tales all round.

Gladys: First Round from 2009-09-07T14:21:05

The chiX perform in the first round of the Eurovision Song Contest and find out if they will represent Britain in the final in Istanbul

The Wizard Who Stole Katie’s Spells from 2009-08-31T20:51:13

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 Brave Little Tailor from 2009-08-24T20:29:38

A tailor kills seven flies with one blow and boasts to the world of his strength. And then, by his cunning, he proves to giants and kings that he is indeed able to take on the mighty.

The Nightingale from 2009-08-17T14:08:06

Hans Christian Andersen's story about how the sweet singing nightingale saves the life of the Emperor of China and succeeds where a artificial bird fails.

The Witch Who Lost Her Spells from 2009-08-10T18:02:18

Katie loses her spell book at school.... or perhaps somebody has stolen it.... ! Katie turns detective.

The Midas Touch from 2009-08-02T23:39:20

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 .

The Selfish Giant from 2009-07-27T18:24:55

Download the audio to your computer, Right Click, Save As. This classic story by Oscar Wilde is set in a garden that is not unlike paradise. Children play freely among the trees and flowers. And th...

Gladys and the chiX Reunited from 2009-07-21T06:19:22

Laura, the lead singer, has walked out, but she's finding that her solo career is not going well. The chiX have entered for the first round of the Eurovision Song Contest, to see if they can be cho...

Bertie’s Car from 2009-07-14T15:18:23

Prince Bertie was the kingdom's most courteous driver. The Wicked Queen hoped that his ordinary car and slow driving would not impress Princess Beatrice.

A Sleeping Beauty Chap 1 from 2009-07-07T15:18:25

Storynory's version of Sleeping Beauty introduces a wizard who has a wish for every desire. Chapter will take a radical departure from the original.

The Wicked Uncle By the Sea from 2009-06-30T17:35:43

Uncle Jeff is supposed to be looking after Jeremy and Jemima on the beach. When he falls asleep they find themselves getting entangled in an adventure that gets their uncle into deepest trouble.

Gladys and the Solo Sister from 2009-06-22T15:01:44

Gladys is quite enjoying life after the chiX have split up, but has one more try to persuade Laura to come back to the band so that they can continue their hard work to get to the top.

The Journey of Eric and Enide from 2009-06-16T10:26:41

Eric and Enide set out on their quest across the moors ... but a quest for what? They meet bandits and rivals for the hand of Enide - and only at the end of their journey do they find out what it i...

The Quest of Eric and Enide from 2009-06-08T13:55:23

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?

The Marriage of Eric and Enide from 2009-06-01T12:35:15

Eric - a knight of King Arthur's Round Table - jousts to prove the beauty of a poor maiden in a simple white dress.

Sadie’s Broken Heart from 2009-05-24T16:52:27

Princess poppy falls into the pond and leaves her crown in the water. Sadie the swan picks it up on her head, and is seen by Prince Boris who is convinced that she is a princess who has been turned...

The chiX Split from 2009-05-18T06:19:56

The Girl Band has to get up at 6am every morning to practice. They are becoming tiered and grumpy, and Laura has a new influence in her life. It's becoming hard to hold the band together .

The Wicked Uncle from 2009-05-11T07:21:38

Mum and Dad are going away for a romantic weekend, and "Wicked" Uncle Jeff is left in charge of the children. A misadventure follows.

The Monkey and the Boar from 2009-05-03T18:03:49

A story from Japan about a Monkey who has served his master by dancing all his life. Now he is old, his master wants to get rid of him. The monkey consults a wise wild boar about what to do.

Gladys and the Big Gig from 2009-04-28T09:26:25

Girl Band, the chiX have a new manager who fixes up a big concert for them. The chiX start to find out that it's a tough road to the top.

Thumbelina from 2009-04-20T05:52:06

The journey of a tiny, tiny little girl, and how she lives among the birds and animals until finally she finds her heart's true match.

Natasha is a big fan of Gladys and the Chix! from 2009-04-17T15:53:23

Ive just finnished Gladys and the Chix part three! I love reading the voices for the four sisters. It's really funny seeing them on the road to stardom that they're after.. if it really is what the...

My Lord Bag of Rice from 2009-04-12T20:52:14

A Japanese warrior is enlisted by the Dragon King of the Lake to save his family from a giant centipede. The story tells how the warrior got his strange name, My Lord Bag of Rice.

The Fox and the Wolf – a Basque Folktale from 2009-04-06T14:37:51

A wolf is so hungry that he decides to eat a fox. But the wily and very feminine fox has other ideas. A story from Spain.

Gladys and the Ghost-Girl from 2009-03-29T22:31:57

Gladys works hard behind the scenes to help the chiX - and she is always ready with good advice - but quite often people hardly seem to notice her. She starts to feel like a ghost girl.

The Missing Bunny from 2009-03-22T16:48:03

A chocolaty mystery story for Easter. The police investigate the kidnapping of a very important missing person.

The Merman and the Mermaid from 2009-03-17T11:45:11

Two poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson that are full of wonderful sounds that will remind you of the ocean.

The Blind Beggar of Baghdad from 2009-03-09T16:12:50

This story from the 1001 nights tells of hidden treasure and magical powers. It will remind you a little of Aladdin, but it's more serious. The Blind Beggar of Baghdad is a warning about how greed ...

Dede Korkut and the Angel of Death from 2009-03-02T13:10:04

Dede Korkut was a great warrior who boasted that he could conquer all creation. The Angel of Death visited him to teach him a lesson about the sin of pride, but Dede Korkut won a second chance. A p...

The Dragon and His Grandmother from 2009-02-23T07:59:20

A fairy tale with some tricky riddles

The White Snake from 2009-02-15T23:23:26

A servant gains the power to understand the speech of fish, birds, animals and insects. He is kind and does favours to various creatures, and they help him in return.

St. David of Wales from 2009-02-09T16:45:59

The story of St. David, the patron saint of Wales, whose day falls on March 1st.

The Valentine Witch from 2009-02-02T17:13:48

Katie's teacher is in a grumpy mood quite often these days. Katie and her friend decide to use a little magic to cheer her up.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf from 2009-01-26T22:10:36

Aesop's famous warning about a prank that went too far

The Little Mermaid Part One from 2009-01-05T01:40:38

The original masterpiece by Hans Christian Andersen. The first of three parts. The story of a mermaid who gave all up for love.

Happy Birthday Storynory from 2008-12-28T18:20:08

YOU tell us what your favourite stories have been over the first three years of Storynory - and We thank you for listening

Bertie and the Mermaid from 2008-12-22T08:15:18

The story of why Bertie thinks that Mermaids are no better than sirens.

A Christmas Nutcracker from 2008-12-15T01:19:32

A magical Christmas story with music by Tchaikovsky about the girl's love of a toy that was both ugly and broken - but who turned out to be a true hero.

The Wedding of Robin Redbreast and Jenny Wren from 2008-12-08T06:58:53

The ancient verse-story of gallant bird who woos Jenny wren, but whose wedding ends in tragedy.

Christmas in Iceland from 2008-12-01T11:01:48

How a boy called Jason spent Christmas in a very special land where Santa doesn't visit - but where they do have 13 Christmas imps who bring presents.

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse from 2008-11-23T19:47:35

Aesop's tale that shows that although it's tempting to envy another person's life, their life is rarely as great as it seems from a distance.

The Blind Man’s Daughter from 2008-11-17T00:31:19

A delightful story from Korea about a girl who was willing to sacrifice everything to help her blind father regain his sight.

The Three Sillies from 2008-11-09T23:31:12

A man goes in search of three people who are bigger sillies than his fiance and her parents.

The Fairies of Merlin’s Craig from 2008-11-03T01:42:23

Fairies appear to a man digging peat on a Scottish moor. Soon he is dancing to strange music with them.

Fidgety Philip from 2008-10-27T09:56:09

Fidgety Philip won't sit still and he drives his poor parents crazy - a poem by Dr Heinrich Hoffmann

Bertie and the Ghost from 2008-10-19T21:50:07

When Bertie was still a small prince, his annoying little brother bet him that he would not dare to sleep one Halloween night in the haunted North Tower. Bertie did - and he met a ghost with a stra...

Baba Yaga – A Scary Story for Halloween from 2008-10-13T04:16:20

A SCARY STORY for Halloween. Baba Yaga is one of the most famous and frightening witches in all literature. She lives in a strange hut on hens legs. Vasilissa, a young girl, is sent to visit her.

Joseph and his Coat of Many Colours from 2008-10-05T12:56:52

Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers who are envious of his beautiful coat, a gift from their father. He finds himself in Egypt where his fortunes are soon on the rise.

How King Richard Met Robin Hood from 2008-09-28T13:40:59

King Richard is coming to the aid of the Sheriff of Nottingham and intends to capture Robin Hood and the errant knight who has been helping Robin.

The Seal Catcher from 2008-09-21T13:22:17

A Scottish story about a seal catcher who has a chance to speak with one of the animals that he hunts for a living and discovers that seals have feelings just as much as we do.

The Golden Arrow from 2008-09-14T16:52:30

Robin Hood takes part in an archery contest organised by the Sheriff of Nottingham. He should know that it is a trap, but he cannot resist the idea of accepting a golden arrow from the hands of his...

Old Sultan from 2008-09-07T08:49:56

Old Sultan is a faithful dog who has served his master for many years. Now he is old the master thinks there is no need to keep him any more. Fortunately his friend the wolf has a plan to save him.

The Shepherdess and the Sweep from 2008-08-31T10:00:42

A charming story about two ornaments who fall in love and run away together to the big wide world.

The Boy Who Flew Too High from 2008-08-24T17:15:33

The myth of how Daedalus made wings out of feathers and wax and flew away from imprisonment by King Minos on the island of Crete. His son Icarus ignored his warnings and flew too close to the sun.

Bertie and the Lion from 2008-08-18T13:59:06

The story of how Prince Bertie kept a lion as a pet when he was a small boy living in the palace, and what happened when the lion grew too big to keep.

Many Mincing Maidens from 2008-08-14T11:29:39

Many Mincing Maidens Meandered Moodily Moorwards.

Tim Learns About the Olympics from 2008-08-03T21:08:52

A short history of the Olympics for Tim the Tadpole explaining how they began in Ancient Greece, and have always held the ideal of peace between nations, though it has been hard to live up to.

A Bit of Butter from 2008-07-29T11:32:46

Betty bought a bit of butter but the bit of butter Betty bought was bitter so Betty bought a better bit of butter and the batter was better

Gladys the Music Maker from 2008-07-27T19:12:45

The second part of the Gladys and the chiX - the girl band has some words for their first song, but no music. Laura says she has a friend in the music business who can help - but will he do all the...

Robin Hood and Maid Marian from 2008-07-20T10:00:13

Maid Marian is traveling through Sherwood Forest with her family. They are robbed on the way. Later, Marian runs away from home to the woods where she meets - and fights - Robin Hood.

Betty Blue from 2008-07-18T09:05:09

Betty Blue blows Big Black Bubbles

Jack and the Beanstalk from 2008-07-14T06:16:02

Jack 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.