A Jewish Story for Halloween – not unrelated to Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein. The Rabbi of Prague made a bogey-man or “golem” which rebelled against him.

A jewish tale, very old, wise and witty.

A magical and Musical story includes a specially recorded song

This traditional story from Japan is about the time a Samurai warrior challenged a tea master to a duel. It shows how if you are the master of yourself, you can be the master of anything. The steadfastness of the Japanese character has been much on display during the aftermath of the recent Tsunami. People […]

A fast paced and amusing story – but do be warned – some animals with cute names do get eaten by Foxy-Woxy. Look out for Cocky-locky, Ducky-daddles, Goosey- Loosey and Turkey-lurkey

A romantic episode from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice which is a little like a fairytale.

Who is stronger : a tortoise or an elephant? This fable from Zaire has

A romantic Story from China about a cowherd who has a magical ox. The ox helps him to marry a one of the maidens who blow the clouds through the skies.

A chaotic magical story with music which shows why you should never muddle in things that you do not understand

A story from China to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Two serpent spirits become young women and one of them marries a man.