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Little Bird’s First Christmas

The Storyteller — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:13:26 +0000

Where is my brand new nest? Said Little Bird to his Mother. The little fir tree they placed it in was gone, chopped down with others and taken away to be sold as Christmas trees. What would happen to the little nest now? Follow the story to a small log cabin on a snowy Christmas Eve and hear how the kindness of a young girl taught Little Bird the meaning of Christmas.

A Christmas Fairy

The Storyteller — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:17:46 +0000

Tom would spend his Christmas alone, for his home was far away in India. He sadly watched all the other boys at Miss Ware’s English boarding school talking about the wonderful holidays they would experience at home. Yet with the help of some Christmas magic, Tom and his friend Bertie found a way to spend their holiday in an unexpected way, learning a deep lesson about thinking of others. Listen now and find out what a Christmas fairy brought them in the nick of time.

The Thanksgiving Storyteller

The Storyteller — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:54:08 +0000

An original Thanksgiving tale about your storyteller, Alan. It is a story of how he began the career of storytelling when he was seventeen years old. Hear about his memories of a Thanksgiving long ago in California, where a moment of inspiration lasted a lifetime.

Be sure to also enjoy these three Thanksgiving stories, right here on The Story Home website, “Thanksgiving at Grandfather’s Farm”, “The Thanksgiving Stone”, and The Night Before Thanksgiving”.

Have a wonderful Holiday!

The Luckiest Ghost

The Storyteller — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:12:45 +0000

Even though Lucky was a Ghost, he hid away when Halloween night came because he was afraid! He was afraid of being alone, on the spookiest of nights when witches flew, black cats meowed and pumpkins grinned. But this Halloween his luck changed. He met a nice friend and slowly, magically, everything was different. Listen and find out why this Ghost became The Luckiest Ghost!

The Night Before Thanksgiving

The Storyteller — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:43:42 +0000

On the Night before Thanksgiving, all seems lost, until, a dark yet familiar figure appears in Mary Robb’s doorway, bringing with him hope and promise of a better time to come. In this heartwarming story, the true and timeless reasons to give thanks for what we have and to find a way to share with others in need, inspires us and remains long in the heart.

The Littlest Easter Bunny

The Storyteller — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:39:08 +0000

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.

Magic in a Walnut

The Storyteller — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:04:39 +0000

Michael and Michaela couldn’t wait to open their presents on Christmas day. Little did they know that a tiny walnut could contain more magic than any toy from a store. Find out what they discovered when they opened the little brown shell!

A special Thank You to Radhika Miller for her beautiful music. You can find more of her music at www.radhikamiller.com

Dickens, A Christmas Carol

The Storyteller — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:24:48 +0000

Ebenezer Scrooge woke up on Christmas morning like a child in wonder. Gone were the nightly ghosts of Christmas past, present and future who had revealed to Scrooge the sorry fate of his miserly life. Now, on a new day, Scrooge had merry Christmas on his lips and joy in his heart. He was a man re-born. We proudly present the concluding chapter of Charles Dickens beloved holiday masterpiece. As Tiny Tim said ” God Bless us, every one!”

Happy Holidays to every one from The Story Home!

Thanksgiving on Grandfather’s Farm

The Storyteller — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:44:03 +0000

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 Halloween of Edgar Poe

The Storyteller — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:22:48 +0000

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”

George Washington’s Shoes

The Storyteller — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:11:36 +0000

The fire in a nearby cabin was warm. Outside, a young soldier stood, his feet were numb with cold. So begins a heartwarming tale of generosity when there was nothing to give. At that time, America was but a dream shared by 11.000 brave souls in the perilous winter of 1777, at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Father’s Day, True North

The Storyteller — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:11:18 +0000

Jack had the perfect Father’s day gift, a brand new compass for his dad. He had purchased it by cutting lawns and doing odd jobs. He and his dad would use the compass on a hike, like real explorers, but there were some unexpected challenges along the trail, as Jack would find out. Now make yourself comfortable and our tale will begin. To all you Dads out there, this one’s for you!

A Mothers Day Breakfast in Bed

The Storyteller — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:20:05 +0000

Was Mom surprised! She had no idea that Phillip and Juliana had secretly prepared a wonderful breakfast in the kitchen for her. Yet, this day had started out with a great disappointment and a lot of rain. Discover how the magic of Mother’s Day brought out the best in a boy and girl, and happiness to a grateful mother.

The Magic Valentine

The Storyteller — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:34:08 +0000

In The Magic Valentine, we’ll meet a young elf, who will come to understand the very special meaning of Valentines day. A day in which letters are sent full of words that speak to the heart. Now sit back with someone special and enjoy The Magic Valentine.

A lesson learned at Hanukkah

The Storyteller — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:03:17 +0000

Hanukkah came and a difficult lesson was learned by two neighbors. Raziella and Fruma, struggled to make peace with themselves, and with each other, after a troubling incident. Would they be wise or foolish? It would take the eight days of Hanukkah for an answer to come. We will learn of this in an old Hebrew folktale in which a small miracle takes place at Hanukkah. Here’s wishing you a Happy Hanukkah!