Puss and Boots: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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.

 

 Theseus Battles the Minotaur: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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!

 

 The Littlest Easter Bunny: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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.

 

 The Snail and the Rose Tree: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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!

 

 Stone Soup: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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

 

 Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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!

 

 The Emperor and the Nightingale: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

“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…

HOORAY!  The Story Home website has been selected for inclusion in the American Library Association’s Great Websites for Kids.  What a wonderful honor.  Many thanks to those who submitted our name.

 

 The Poor Man and the Rich Man: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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.