Puss in Boots was a fearless and clever cat, indeed! To help his poor young master, Puss put on a pair of boots, outwitted powerful ogres and conquered a world, bringing his fortunate master fame, fortune and best of all…love.
Stories filed under: ‘Animal Stories
Puss in Boots
Category: Animal Stories, Fairy Tale Classics
Theseus Battles the Minotaur
Brave Theseus enters the labyrinth to do battle with the Minotaur, a dangerous creature half beast and half human. Will the faith of his new friend, Princess Ariadne send him good fortune, or will the wrathful power of the bull creature conquer him. We shall follow his adventure as he enters the moonlit maze. A note to parents: mythic battles can be a bit fierce for the very young!
Category: Animal Stories, Fairy Tale Classics
The Story of a Clever Tailor
A proud princess will only marry the clever tailor if he can survive spending a night in a barn with a dangerous bear. Will he pass this difficult test, or will he be bested by two other tailors vying for her hand? Discover a young man whose wit is as sharp as a tailors needle!
Jason and the Golden Fleece
Jason, a young hero, is helped by a mysterious sorceress to win the fabled golden fleece. This prize will go to a future king. Rough waters, dark forests, and a hideous dragon will stand in young Jason’s way. Will he triumph or fail? This excerpt from the ancient tale will reveal his struggle and suggest his future.
The Littlest Easter Bunny
This is the story of how Little Bunny became a secret Easter bunny for a sad boy who lived next door. The boy never smiled, but on Easter morning everything changed because of Little Bunny’s wonderful idea. Little Bunny felt good inside when he saw what his kindness did for the boy.
Little Bunny Asks Why
Little Bunny is very curious about a lot of things, asking questions of everyone in his family. One question is very personal, and he saves this one for Grandpa bunny. Let’s join Little Bunny as he searches for answers.
Jack and the Beanstalk
“You traded our cow for those foolish beans”, Jack’s mother cried. She threw them out the window and sent Jack to bed. In the morning Jack woke up to see an amazing beanstalk that had grown overnight outside his window. He had to find out what was at the top. Perhaps there was a treasure or an unexpected adventure in the clouds above. Listen and find out!
Thanksgiving on Grandfather’s Farm
Thanksgiving is so much fun on Grandfather’s farm. There are so many places to explore, such as barns and pastures and a kitchen that smells of thanksgiving delights! This is what Mr. and Mrs. Grey’s grandchildren looked forward to, when they stepped off the train for a visit that they would never forget, as our story will show on this wonderful old fashioned Thanksgiving in the country.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
The Emperor and the Nightingale
“Bring me the Nightingale! Make it appear before the court! Command it to sing for me”, declares a mighty Emperor! Yet neither power nor wealth will move the heart of a creature who sings only for love. Come with us to ancient China where this delicate tale will delight your ears…
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The Halloween of Edgar Poe
Mysterious raven at my chamber door! Why do you gaze at me with your fiery eyes? Ebony bird, what message do you bring on this “midnight dreary, while I ponder weak and weary…” This Halloween we delight in a fantasy encounter with Edgar Allen Poe and his haunted raven, headed for a world beyond our own. In a word…BOO!!!
For another great Halloween story, listen to “The Halloween Candy Nightmare”
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