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The Queen Bee plus The Bee and Jupiter

The Storyteller — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:26:05 +0000

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.

Puss in Boots

The Storyteller — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:52:27 +0000

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

The Storyteller — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:08:12 +0000

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

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.

Little Bunny Asks Why

The Storyteller — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:46:57 +0000

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

The Storyteller — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:31:22 +0000

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, 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!

The Emperor and the Nightingale

The Storyteller — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:41:33 +0000

“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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The Poor Man and the Rich Man

The Storyteller — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:27:07 +0000

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.

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.

King Midas and the Golden Touch

The Storyteller — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:06:16 +0000

King Midas has a golden touch, but this is not necessarily a good thing. The power came from the fairy realms and gave him riches beyond his wildest dreams! Yet, all this wealth did not make him happy. How could this be? Find out in Alan Scofield’s unique re-telling of the ancient tale of a foolish king who became wise through a hard lesson.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Storyteller — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:51:36 +0000

In Beatrix Potter’s enchanted world we meet a curious but sometimes naughty rabbit named Peter, who lives with his brothers and sisters in a little sandbank under the root of a large tree near the woods. His wise mother tries to warn her bunny children about the danger of visiting Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden. Did Peter listen to her? Find out what comes of too much curiousity in The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

The Terrible Dragon and the Wise Man

The Storyteller — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:04:14 +0000

A fire-breathing beast approaches and all who stand in its path shall be destroyed! Who will protect the kingdom? Perhaps a brave king shall rise, or a knight with sharpened sword. Maybe the answer lies with a quiet elder who is wise and patient. The story will reveal who triumphs…proving that the truth is the greatest force of all.

The Golden Goose

The Storyteller — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:43:37 +0000

Who was the little grey man in the forest? What kind of magic did he possess? What happened to the boy who was kind to him? The classic tale by the Brothers Grimm will answer these questions and more, as we travel backward through time in the fireside folktales of the old Black Forest in Germany, once upon a time. Listen, and we will begin our journey……

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!

The Gift of the Magi

The Storyteller — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:52:37 +0000

Della and Jim were poor, yet happily in love. On the day before Christmas, with little money saved, each found a secret way to afford a very special gift for the other. For them, to give was more important than to receive, as we shall hear. Their heartfelt story brightens the Christmas spirit, as their gifts are truly “worthy of the magi”.

My Foolish Mistake

The Storyteller — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:48:16 +0000

I lost my brand new, hand-made coaster in one quick moment, and it changed my life. A foolish mistake made when I was twelve years old taught me a valuable lesson. In our first “When I Was a Kid Story” you will see that life makes the best stories of all.

Apologies to those of you who downloaded an earlier version of this podcast. We have corrected the audio mistake.

Little Red Riding Hood

The Storyteller — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:40:21 +0000

The moral to this tale is to never stop and talk to strangers, especially wolves in the deep forest. This older version of Little Red Riding Hood is entitled The True Story of Little Golden Hood, as she was known long ago in France. Some younger listeners might find the wolf a bit scary, but after all he IS a wolf!