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The Golden Fish

The Storyteller — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:46:44 +0000

A poor fisherman spares the life of a golden fish and in return the fish promises to grant him a wish. The Fisherman wonders what he might wish for as he considers the magical powers of this magical creature from the deep blue sea. His wife soon has many of her own ideas and as the tale grows, these wishes become more and more amazing. Learn the fate of the eager but foolish couple whose wishes are granted as their life is turned upside down!

Chuggy and the Blue Caboose Excerpt and Announcement

The Storyteller — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:58:42 +0000

Chuggy comes to the rescue of the Great Silver Streamliner in this classic story about a dedicated old fashioned steam engine that fearlessly saves the day and brings happiness to a cute little Blue Caboose named Lucy. This tale was the first of a long line of wonderful stories, beloved for generations, written and illustrated by Don and Lydia Freeman. Don has also written many other well known stories such as Corduroy, Tilly Witch, Fly High Fly Low and Beady Bear. Here at The Story Home, we plan on offering many of Don’s stories in the future, so stayed tuned!

Special Note: In this podcast we have provided an excerpt of “Chuggy and the Blue Caboose” that you can sample for free. To hear the complete story, you can purchase and download it for $0.99 by clicking on the green “Add to Cart” button, and we added a special treat at the end of the story by including Lydia Freeman’s story about how “Chuggy the Blue Caboose” came to be.

The Gingerbread Man

The Storyteller — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:45:09 +0000

A little Gingerbread Man leaps out of the oven and runs away from the women who baked him, boasting that he will never be caught! He begins his adventure by running from the women, her husband and an assortment of people and animals, until he encounters a very clever fox with a sweet tooth for cookies. The fox offers to carry him across a deep river, but is he being helpful or does he have something else in mind? Find out what happens in this adventurous beloved English folktale as the Gingerbread Man runs as fast as he can!

Little Bird’s First Christmas

The Storyteller — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:13:26 +0000

Where is my brand new nest? Said Little Bird to his Mother. The little fir tree they placed it in was gone, chopped down with others and taken away to be sold as Christmas trees. What would happen to the little nest now? Follow the story to a small log cabin on a snowy Christmas Eve and hear how the kindness of a young girl taught Little Bird the meaning of Christmas.

The Luckiest Ghost

The Storyteller — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:12:45 +0000

Even though Lucky was a Ghost, he hid away when Halloween night came because he was afraid! He was afraid of being alone, on the spookiest of nights when witches flew, black cats meowed and pumpkins grinned. But this Halloween his luck changed. He met a nice friend and slowly, magically, everything was different. Listen and find out why this Ghost became The Luckiest Ghost!

The Three Spinners

The Storyteller — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:02:06 +0000

A poor young maid who hated to spin yarn was whisked away by a cunning queen, who challenged her to sit at the wheel and spin rooms and rooms of flax. She was in tears until three strange but skillful ladies came to her window. Listen to how her fate was changed and everyone found their proper places in the end!

The Velveteen Rabbit

The Storyteller — Mon, 23 May 2011 00:15:39 +0000

The Velveteen Rabbit listened as the Skin Horse, the oldest nursery room toy, spoke with great wisdom. He explained what it meant when a toy changed into something REAL. It took time and patience, but most of all it took the love of someone who cared. Learn how the little brown Velveteen Rabbit changes from a shabby toy to something very special in this beloved classic story.

Pinocchio

The Storyteller — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:47:01 +0000

A Little Marionette puppet carved by Gepetto the woodcarver, is young yet brave! He has many lessons to learn on his journey through the world. Listen to how the good Fairy tries to help him when he is sick with a fever. He may die if he refuses her medicine and if he lies to her, she will certainty cause his nose to grow longer. Pinocchio has so much to learn! Enjoy this excerpt from Carlo Collodi’s classic story of the adventuresome little marionette, Pinocchio, who became, in the end, a real boy.

Casey at the Bat

The Storyteller — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 06:23:29 +0000

A very special piece of American folklore rounds the bases of the 19th century to delight our ears today. With bases loaded and the crowd in a fever, the mighty Casey steps up to the plate and holds the fate of the big game in his powerful hands. The final pitch is thrown! Listen to this exciting tale written in 1887 by an inspired baseball reporter who wrote a “home run” of a classic poem.

The Night Before Thanksgiving

The Storyteller — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:43:42 +0000

On the Night before Thanksgiving, all seems lost, until, a dark yet familiar figure appears in Mary Robb’s doorway, bringing with him hope and promise of a better time to come. In this heartwarming story, the true and timeless reasons to give thanks for what we have and to find a way to share with others in need, inspires us and remains long in the heart.

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!

King Arthur

The Storyteller — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:44:04 +0000

Arthur discovers that a magical test proves to lords and knights, ladies and a kingdom, that his true purpose cannot be denied its rightful time. He is young and inexperienced, but fate has chosen him to lead all Britain. See how Arthur came to be King.

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!