Is the North wind more powerful than the gentle sun? The sun suggests a clever contest to settle the question. Discover a very special understanding of what it means to be powerful, as we listen to Aesop’s timeless and enchanting fable.
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The Contest of the North Wind and the Sun
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 Conceited Apple Branch
A snobby apple blossom branch thinks that dandelion flowers are plain and unattractive, until a young countess teaches him the real meaning of beauty and a lesson in humility. After all, dandelions are said to have the power of making wishes come true. Could there be anything more beautiful?
Category: Fairy Tale Classics, Hans Christian Andersen
Stone Soup, a pot of milk and warm bread
Food is the inspiration of our three beloved folk tales from long ago. The promise of soup makes the villager’s mouth water in the tale of Stone Soup, dreams of love make a Milk Maid careless with her Pot of Milk, and a Baker and a Money Lender argue over the price of a smell. Bon Appetite!
Magic in a Walnut
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
Category: Holiday Stories, Original Stories
Dickens, A Christmas Carol
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
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!!!
Snow White
A child of unsurpassed beauty is born, but soon after her loving mother tragically passes away. Her father marries an evil queen who plots night and day to rid herself of the beautiful girl so that she will be “the fairest one of all. ” Be careful, Snow White! Strangers who come bearing gifts are not always so friendly.
Note: The Story Home is aware that the old fairy tales tell of some awfully unpleasant step-mothers, but the ones we know of are pretty awesome!
Category: Fairy Tale Classics
The Emerald Fairy Part 3 – Where two worlds touch
The famous Sir Arthur Grenville arrived in a long black limousine, followed by television reporters and fans. Why had he come to Elizabeth’s home? Was it more of the Emerald fairy’s magic? Would Elizabeth get to stay in San Francisco with her friend? Find out as Elizabeth and Gwendolyn’s unusual odyssey continues.
A special thank you to composer, Radhika Miller for the use of her lovely music (Noblesse) from her CD “Gems of Grace”.
Category: Animal Stories, Original Stories
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