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Gulliver’s Travels, Excerpt

The Storyteller — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:57:54 +0000

Gulliver sails across the ocean and finds himself in a very strange land named Lilliput, where human beings are extremely small. In this excerpt, Gulliver discovers that he has washed ashore, awakening upon his back, tied down by an small army of creatures who believe that he is a giant invader. Listen to what happens in this brilliant fantasy!

The Three Little Pigs

The Storyteller — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:25:18 +0000

This is the classic story of the importance of being prepared and thinking ahead. In this story, a bad wolf huffs and he puffs and he blows the little pigs houses down, all except the smart little pig who is a wise builder and a clever planner. He won’t be caught…not by hair of his chinny chin chin!

The Contest of the North Wind and the Sun

The Storyteller — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:09:28 +0000

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.

The Story of a Clever Tailor

The Storyteller — Sun, 30 May 2010 07:15:38 +0000

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

The Storyteller — Sun, 16 May 2010 08:10:29 +0000

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

The Storyteller — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:01:00 +0000

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?

Stone Soup, a pot of milk and warm bread

The Storyteller — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:14:57 +0000

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

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!!!

Snow White

The Storyteller — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:35:22 +0000

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!

The Emerald Fairy Part 3 – Where two worlds touch

The Storyteller — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:11:15 +0000

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”.

The Emerald Fairy Part 2 – Something out of Place

The Storyteller — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:04:11 +0000

The story of Elizabeth and Gwendolyn continues as the girls make a secret fairy wish to prevent Elizabeth from moving. Could they call on the magical powers of the fairy world to provide a solution, or would nature itself lend an unexpected hand. Suddenly, a series of unlikely and astonishing events start to happen including a wild chase through the woods. Listen to part 1 to see how the story began.

The Glass Mountain

The Storyteller — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:47:35 +0000

A glass mountain kept brave knights from reaching a lofty palace in which dwelled a beautiful but sad princess…until a young man with fearless innocence scaled its slippery heights. Would he succeed? Would he survive the winged guardian of the castle? Find out in this thrilling tale! (Note to parents: This story may be a a little too vivid for very small listeners before bedtime

The Emerald Fairy part 1- Wings in the Night

The Storyteller — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:25:33 +0000

Was this a real fairy in the night, or was it a dream? Gwendolyn lives next door to Elizabeth and they are the best of friends. Inspired by an ancient book about fairy powers, they decide to hold a midsummer night fairy ceremony. Gwendolyn, however, is upset when Elizabeth secretly holds one without her…until she finds out why! A summer night can hold many forms of magic, proving that the world of make believe is not so far from our own.