Here are two fine old tales about a Queen Bee. The Brothers Grimm tell of a young simple boy, who in his travels, spares the lives of nature’s smaller creatures. One of his rewards, comes from a winged Queen who helps him undo a magical spell. Aesop, on the other hand, tells of Jupiter’s punishment of a Queen bee that wished for evil, and was stung by justice. We are sure these two stories will keep you buzzing.
A snail that spits at the world meets a rose tree that gives its gifts away to everyone. One is a taker and the other a giver– they have a lot to say to each other! Hans Christian Anderson is the master who voices natures wisdom and spins tales full of whimsy, enjoy!
“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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If you could have any wish come true, what would you wish for? Would you wish for a world of riches, blessings for your family or abundant health? In this story, a poor man and a rich man are each given three wishes, with very different results! Let us listen to their choices and learn what they bring.