The Emperor and the Nightingale
“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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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……
