| Envy – Part 2 | The second part of our story, Envy, set on the Greek island of Crete. In the first part best friends Emily and Heidi set out on a school trip to Crete. Heidi is studying ancient Greek at School and her friend Emily - well she’s just along for the trip. But somehow it is Emily, […] | https://www.storynory.com/envy-part-2/ |
| The Miracles of St Francis of Assisi | Of all the saints, St. Francis of Assisi stands out for his deep love for animals and nature. His day is celebrated on the 4th of October, and it's a time when people around the world remember his teachings of peace and kindness towards all creatures. | https://www.storynory.com/the-miracles-of-st-francis-of-assisi/ |
| Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh | We've heard of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh from the Christmas story in the Bible. What has the ancient Greek, Herodotus to tell us about these wondrous gifts? | https://www.storynory.com/gold-frankincense-and-myrrh/ |
| Cambyses – The Crazy King? | Cambyses, King of Persia, invaded Egypt. The conqueror showed no respect for Egyptian customs. For example, he threw a spear at the Egyptian bull-god, Apis. Herodotus says this proves he was crazy. What do you think? | https://www.storynory.com/cambyses-the-crazy-king/ |
| Herodotus – the Pyramids | The ancient Pyramids of Egypt were built 4,500 years ago. The ancient Greek Herodotus tells us how they were built - and mentions some projects that he thinks are even more amazing. | https://www.storynory.com/herodotus-the-pyramids/ |
| Herodotus: The Egyptians and the Greeks | Egyptian Pharaoh Amasis made friends with powerful Greeks of his time. We include a famous story about the Greek ruler, Polycrates of Samos, and his golden ring. | https://www.storynory.com/herodotus-the-egyptians-and-the-greeks/ |
| Undercover Robot Competition | Storynory Competition! Win a signed copy of Bertie's new book, Undercover Robot. "If there was a super-intelligent and life-like robot in your class at school, what do you think would be the tell-tale sign that he/she was not human?" Send us your answer in a couple of sentences to @storynory on Twitter/FB or [email protected] by August 7 2020. Get thinking! | https://www.storynory.com/undercover-robot-competition/ |
| Herodotus: The Sacred Animals of Ancient Egypt | Herodotus tells us that ancient Egyptians worshiped cows and bulls. How and why did they do that? Bertie investigates... | https://www.storynory.com/herodotus-the-sacred-animals-of-ancient-egypt/ |
| Herodotus – the Animals of Ancient Egypt | Herodotus tells about Crocodiles, Hippos, flying snakes, the Ibis, and the Phoenix | https://www.storynory.com/herodotus-the-animals-of-ancient-egypt/ |
| Jana’s Studio: Keep Fit Interview | Jana finds out how young people can live a healthy lifestyle and keep fit safely - with Rodney Kentebe, personal fitness trainer, who gives us lots of sensible advice. | https://www.storynory.com/janas-studio-keep-fit-interview/ |
| Herodotus: The Gods of Ancient Egypt | Herodotus often wrote about the Egyptian gods under Greek names. He thought the Egyptian gods were more or less the same as the Greek ones. Was he right? | https://www.storynory.com/herodotus-the-gods-of-ancient-egypt/ |
| Herodotus – The River Nile | Herodotus visited Egypt and devoted the Second Book of his Histories to its wonders. He called Egypt the "Gift of the Nile" and looked at varios theories about where its true source was, and why it flooded its banks every year. | https://www.storynory.com/herodotus-the-river-nile/ |
| Pet Writing Competition | Send us your 'Real Life' story about your very Special Pet by 22nd September. Winners to be read out here on Storynory | https://www.storynory.com/pet-writing-competition/ |
| Bonnie Prince Charlie | History: The true story of Bonnie Prince Charlie, a hero of Scotland, who led a rebellion against the English in 1745. | https://www.storynory.com/bonnie-prince-charlie/ |
| Ancient Babylon | The largest and most splendid city in the ancient world was captured by King Cyrus of Persia in 539 BC. The story is entwined with the history of the Jews in the Bible who were exiled to the rivers of Babylon. | https://www.storynory.com/ancient-babylon/ |
| The Cretan Bull | Bertie is on the Greek Island of Crete and relates two famous legends from the time of King Minos - and how they blend into History in the writing of Herodotus. | https://www.storynory.com/the-cretan-bull/ |
| Song: How doth the Crocodile? | Lovely Jana sings a mystical and up tempo song based on the crazy poem by Lewis Carroll - How Doth the Crocodile? - a thank you to Olivia for supporting us on Patreon | https://www.storynory.com/song-how-doth-the-crocodile/ |
| The World’s Oldest Religion | Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of the Persians and it is still practiced to this day. It has influenced many of our own beliefs, even if we don't realise it ! We continue our retelling of the histories of Herodotus from Ancient Greece. | https://www.storynory.com/26540-2/ |
| Jana’s Studio ~ Ice Cream Interview | Does your mouth start watering when you think of your most scrumptious tasting ice cream? Then listen on! Jana has a delightful chat with Lewis Alfonso, an Italian gelato maker, and finds out fascinating & delicious facts. One is never too old for ice cream! | https://www.storynory.com/ice-cream-interview/ |
| Young Cyrus | A poor young Persian boy is a natural leader. In a game, his friends choose him to play their king. He gets into trouble when he orders the son of an aristocrat to be punished. | https://www.storynory.com/young-cyrus/ |
| Jana’s Studio: Interview with Richard Scott | Jana catches up with Richard Scott, our narrator best known for his voice for Astropup, the space travelling hound. Listen to this hilarious chit chat to find out some inside secrets, favourite sonnets and shared tongue twisters! | https://www.storynory.com/janas-studio-interview-with-richard-scott/ |
| 7, King Croesus and the Oracle of Delphi | The oracle predicts that if Croesus goes to war against the Persians, he will defeat a great empire. Her advice seems clear enough, is it? | https://www.storynory.com/7-king-croesus-and-the-oracle-of-delphi/ |
| Song ~ Fish Alive | Jana sings this traditional song with an upbeat feel. | https://www.storynory.com/song-fish-alive/ |
| Why do we have fears? Interview | Are you scared of the dark? Of Spiders? Of Dogs? Jana explores why we have fears, and why sometimes, our fears are too strong for our own good - and become phobias. She speaks to Andrew West, a psychiatrist who works with children and young people. | https://www.storynory.com/why-do-we-have-fears-interview/ |
| The Son of Croesus | Herodotus 7. The anger of the gods is coming for Croesus, after he boasted of being the richest and happiest person in the world. | https://www.storynory.com/the-son-of-croesus/ |
| 6, Herodotus, As Rich As Croesus | Croesus ruled Lydia from 560 to 546 BC. He was famed for his wealth, and still is to this day. The wise Athenian, Solon, visited him. The story has a moral - do not boast of your fortune or the gods may take you down. | https://www.storynory.com/6-herodotus-as-rich-as-croesus/ |
| Fear | Emily is 12 years old. She is enjoying her independence, walking to school with her best friend Heidi. But she has one big fear in her life. What is it? | https://www.storynory.com/fear/ |
| Jana’s Studio : I Spy With My Little Eye – A Look into our Eyes | Jana meets Paul Kinnear, an ophthalmologist (a doctor specialising in eyes), to learn about our eyes and how we can keep them healthy. Paul also shares a couple of eye jokes and his favourite eye poem ! | https://www.storynory.com/janas-studio-eye-spy-a-look-into-our-eyes/ |
| 5, Herodotus , The Battle of the Eclipse | Ancient people thought that the Sun and the Moon were gods - didn't they? Or were there some people alive two and half thousand years ago who were more scientific? | https://www.storynory.com/5-herodotus-battle-eclipse/ |
| Jana’s Studio – Million Dollar Ideas | Jana's new factual programme interviews Jeremy Howell of BBC TV about Million Dollar Ideas - those everyday objects around your house that somebody invented and which made millions of $$$$$$$$! | https://www.storynory.com/janas-studio-million-dollar-ideas/ |
| Song – Five Little Ducks | It's the classic preschool song - but we've changed it around a little. Ours is a folky version with sweet singing by Jana - a slightly different tune and a different ending. All ages might enjoy it ! | https://www.storynory.com/song-five-little-ducks/ |
| 4, Herodotus, the Burnt Temple | King Alyattes of Lydia is at war with the Greek city of Miletus. His soldiers accidentally burn down a temple of Athena. Alyattes falls ill. Coincidence? Or the curse of the Greek Goddess? | https://www.storynory.com/4-herodotus-burnt-temple/ |
| 3, Herodotus, the Kingdom of Lydia | In history, Gyges became king of Lydia by committing a crime - we hear this story and an alternative version in which he used a magic ring to make himself invisible - and we ask an important question. | https://www.storynory.com/3-herodotus-kingdom-lydia/ |
| 2, Herodotus, Arion and the Dolphin | The remarkable story of a dolphin saving a man - but is it true? | https://www.storynory.com/2-herodotus-arion-dolphin/ |
| Jana’s Studio : Interview with Bertie | A special Interview by Storynory's editor, Jana Elizabeth, with Bertie, the writer of our stories. They talk about our new Herodotus series and what else is coming up on Storynory. | https://www.storynory.com/janas-studio-interview-bertie/ |
| 1, The Histories of Herodotus | Herodotus, the father of history, tells us a different version of the famous Trojan War, which he learned on his travels around Egypt and the Middle East. | https://www.storynory.com/1-histories-herodotus/ |
| Pocahontas, the Native American Princess | A true fairytale. Pocahontas was a native American who married an English settler. Her story is romantic and adventurous, but it also tells us about troubled relations between the native Americans and the early European settlers of the USA. Acts of kindness alternated with violence - as told in this amazing story. | https://www.storynory.com/pocahontas-native-american-princess/ |
| Jonah and the Big Fish | Sometimes called Jonah and the Whale, the story of how a prophet ran away from God, took a sea journey, and ended up inside a Big Fish. | https://www.storynory.com/jonah-and-the-big-fish/ |
| Cleopatra | Cleopatra - the last queen of Egypt - clever, enchanting - the lover of Julius Caesar and then Mark Anthony - a biography. | https://www.storynory.com/cleopatra/ |
| Herod the Great | Herod ruled Judea (which included Jerusalem and Bethlehem), for 37 years until his death in 4BC. He knew the likes of Mark Antony, Queen Cleopatra, and the Emperor Augustus. He features in the Bible, in the story of the birth of Jesus. We look into the life of the real Herod. | https://www.storynory.com/herod-the-great/ |
| Storynory Extra – Alaska | Natasha reads a poem from Alaska and we meet Tevi from Talkeetna - one of our listeners and a fellow broadcaster. It's a chance to learn a little bit more about us and our audience. | https://www.storynory.com/storynory-extra-alaska/ |
| Poetry Activity: The Tyger | Tyger Tyger by Zaff In this activity you will form your own impression of the Tyger based on the poem by William Blake. You will then create an original piece of art work based on The Tyger. William Blake was not just a poet but an artist too. He used a technique known as engraving […] | https://www.storynory.com/poetry-activity-the-tyger/ |
| Questions for The Fairies of Merlin’s Craig | This is an extract from our fairytale, the Fairies of Merlin's Craig. It's set in Scotland. Listen to the extract and answer the questions. Extract There are certain places where the very earth itself is charged with that fiery, unpredictable energy, known as magic. One of those centres of enchantment, is in Lanarkshire, in Scotland. […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-the-fairies-of-merlins-craig/ |
| Questions for Portia’s Puzzle | This is an extract from our story, Portia's Puzzle which is based on a scene from Shakespeare's play, The Merchant of Venice. Listen to the extract and answer the questions. Extract Word of Portia’s beauty had spread to every corner of the world, and men, young and old, tall and short, fat, thin, pale, tanned, […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-portias-puzzle/ |
| Questions for Tick Tock Turkey and the Endless Pudding | This is an extract from our story, Tick Tock Turkey and the Endless Pudding. Tick Tock Turkey is a time-travelling bird who lives on a desert island with his friend, Future Dog. Listen to the extract and then answer the questions. Extract This story is named after a very special recipe created by an ingenious […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-tick-tock-turkey-and-the-endless-pudding/ |
| Questions for The Princess Who Had a Heart | This is an extract from our story, The Princess Who Had a Heart. It is one of a series of stories about the mysterious Princess Talia who is at Oxford University. Her best friend Sally in the room next to hers. Listen to the extract and answer the questions. Extract It was Saturday night. Sally […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-the-princess-who-had-a-heart/ |
| Questions for Astropup and the Keys to the Universe | I found it hard to contain a growl when we came face to face with the hideous cat people. Quite frankly I was most furious with myself, for if I had stayed true to my instincts, and loyal to the humans, I would not now be dealing with the most treacherous species in the universe […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-astropup-and-the-keys-to-the-universe/ |
| Questions for The Golden Arrow | Robin Hood's greatest enemy, the Sheriff of Nottingham, comes up with a plan to capture him. Listen to the audio and then answer the questions. | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-the-golden-arrow/ |
| Audio Workshop: A Little Red Riding Hood Group 2 | Listen to the audio of the children from group 2 performing the Little Red Riding Hood play, as they rehearsed it in the Theatre studio. Thanks again to the children for a great performance! | https://www.storynory.com/audio-workshop-a-little-red-riding-hood-group-2/ |
| Storynory Audio Workshop: A Little Red Riding Hood | Natasha from Storynory held another Audio Dramatic Workshop on the 16th of February at The Cockpit Theatre, Marlyebone for children in the local area. She taught drama and storytelling skills based on 'A Little Red Riding Hood' to the children. Children rehearsed the scripts to practice reading their characters parts out loud, before recording their […] | https://www.storynory.com/storynory-audio-workshop-a-little-red-riding-hood/ |
| Questions for Sif’s Golden Hair | Download the audio Listen to the extract from our story Sif's Golden Hair It is around five minutes long. You can also read along with the text, and answer the questions at the end. The passage is about the ancient gods of Scandinavia in Northern Europe otherwise known as the "Norse" gods Extract What do […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-sifs-golden-hair/ |
| Questions for Awaking Beauty 1 | Download the audio Listen to the extract from our story Awaking Beauty. It is around four minutes long. You can also read along with the text, and answer the questions at the end. The passage is about a student who is starting her first day at a college in Oxford University. The student (Sally) speaks […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-awaking-beauty-1/ |
| Questions for Katie’s Invisible Umbrella | Download the audio Listen to the extract from our story Katie's Invisible Umbrella. You can also read along with the text, and answer the questions at the end. Katie is a schoolgirl who comes from a family of witches who have magical powers. Extract Katie’s grandmother had all sorts of beautiful, but rather old-fashioned, magical […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-katies-invisible-umbrella/ |
| Questions for the Samurai and the Tea Master | Read the following extract from the beginning of our story, The Samurai and the Tea Master. Answer the following Questions. Comprehension 1) What kind of person is a Samurai? 2) What do you understand by the phrase "distilled essence of violence" ? 3) What are the ways in which a tea master is similar and […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-the-samurai-and-the-tea-master/ |
| Questions for the Boy Who Cried Wolf | Listen to the Aesop story, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. It's about six minutes long, and you can read along with the text. Then answer the following questions: Comprehension Questions 1) This story is told in the "first person" - what does that mean? 2) Why are the villagers angry with the boy? 3) How […] | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-the-boy-who-cried-wolf/ |
| Questions for Swan Lake | An extract from our story Swan Lake with questions for language learners. | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-swan-lake/ |
| Questions for The First Strawberries | Questions for English language learners based on our story, The First Strawberries | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-the-first-strawberries/ |
| Questions for the Old Man and the Figs | Questions for the old man and the figs | https://www.storynory.com/questions-for-the-old-man-and-the-figs/ |
| Wiz Oz Activity 9: Saving Friend | A writing activity to go with Chapter 9 of the Wizard of Oz | https://www.storynory.com/wiz-oz-activity-saving-friend-chapter-9/ |
| Wriggly Well Riddle | A Wriggly Well Animal - who could it be? Try the Jigsaw and listen to the Riddle. | https://www.storynory.com/wriggly-well-riddle/ |
| Teeth in Stomach | My teeth are in my stomach
my goodness fancy that
so do be careful, won’t you?
or my tum will eat your hat. | https://www.storynory.com/teeth-in-stomach/ |
| A Clever African Jigsaw | An online African jigsaw and Riddle. Can you guess which animal has a super long memory? | https://www.storynory.com/a-clever-african-riddle/ |
| Learning with Nursery Rhymes | By Eleanor Johnson, Early Years Teacher, Creator of StoryPhones www.storyphones.co.uk Not Just a Nursery Rhyme! We all have memories of singing nursery rhymes. Our first experiences will probably have been with our family and then with our teacher at school or nursery. I grew up in the North East of England and was lucky enough […] | https://www.storynory.com/learning-with-nursery-rhymes/ |
| Emelye’s Tale, Part 3 | The final part of Emelye's tale. Is there any room for true love - or for chivalry - in the knight's bitter rivalry over the princess Emelye. And will she have any say in the matter of who marries her? | https://www.storynory.com/emelyes-tale-part-3/ |
| Emelye’s Tale, Part 2 | Princess Emelye does not yet realise that she is the cause of a hugh falling out between two imprisoned knights. She has never met either of them, and both have fallen madly in love with her. | https://www.storynory.com/emelyes-tale-part-2/ |
| Emelye’s Tale, Part 1 | The Knight's Tale by Chaucer is retold from the point of view of Princess Emelye - so we have called this story Emelye's tale. Chivalry, Romance, Adventure and perhaps a tiny touch of feminism. | https://www.storynory.com/emelyes-tale-part-one/ |
| Wiz Oz Activity 11: How Does Oz Appear to you? | Writing and Making Activities for Chapter 10 of the Wizard of Oz. Make up your own version of the chapter and create a Wizard of Oz orange head. | https://www.storynory.com/wizard-of-oz-activities-for-chapter-11/ |
| Twisters | These twisters are linked to the stories on Storynory podcast. The following twisters practice the following: 1. Combined letter sounds in the words for clear speech i.e. W0 in the word won. 2. Syllable stress placement in the for variation in speech i.e emphasising different words. The combined letter sounds involve correct constant placement with […] | https://www.storynory.com/twisters/ |
| Wiz Oz Activity 3: Dorothy & Story Sharing | Story Sharing and Storytelling is an important part of life. Maybe you have shared a story with a special friend in special place? This Wiz Oz Activity may help you with your own storytelling. Background The stories that the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and The Cowardly Lion share with Little Dorothy pass the time […] | https://www.storynory.com/wiz-oz-dorothy-story-sharing/ |
| Wiz Oz Activity Yellow Brick Road & Journey Map | In this Wizard of Oz activity, you can make a Yellow Brick Road Journey Map. Dorothy must follow the road of Yellow Brick, if she is to meet to the Great Oz in the Emerald city. Your map can help her find the way. Points Along Yellow Brick Road Here are some reminders to help […] | https://www.storynory.com/following-the-yellow-brick-road-wizard-of-oz-activities-chptrs-1-7/ |
| Wiz Oz Activity: Character Models | Wiz OZ Activity Character Models Dear Wiz OZ Listeners, This is a Wiz Oz making activity that involves you making the main characters in the story of The Wizard of Oz. You can also use the models for the future Wizard of Oz Activities on Storynory.com that are based on the chapters. You can can […] | https://www.storynory.com/wizard-easter-easter-activities/ |
| Romanticism and The Daffodils | PCR- Romanticism and The Daffodills Dear Listeners, 'The Daffodils' by William Wordsworth, from our audio recording of the poem on Storynory.com, is a distinctively Romantic poem. But what makes it a romantic ? Wordsworth was a central writer of the Romantic movement in the Victorian era known as English Romanticism. It is full of key Romantic features in […] | https://www.storynory.com/romanticism-and-the-daffodils/ |
| Open Secret – Catch Phrase | You probably know what a secret is: it’s a piece of information that you keep hidden and don’t tell certain people. But do you know what an open secret is? We explain this English phrase by example. | https://www.storynory.com/open-secret-catch-phrase/ |
| Short Straw – Catch Phrase | What does it mean to Draw the Short Straw? Listen to a story the story and hear the English phrase in context. | https://www.storynory.com/short-straw-catch-phrase/ |
| At Any Rate – Catch Phrase | Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland has some fantastic phrases in English, and today we’re going to be looking at a phrase you hear a lot in English conversation – ‘at any rate’. | https://www.storynory.com/at-any-rate-catch-phrase/ |
| Wit’s End – Catch Phrase | In Rudyard Kipling’s story The Cat that Walked by Himself, a mother complains that she’s at her wits' end, because the baby will not stop crying. Do you know the meaning of this English phrase to be at your wits end? | https://www.storynory.com/wits-end/ |
| Good King Wenceslas | The story and the music of the Christmas Carol. King Wenceslas was the Duke of Bohemia 921-935. He is patron Saint of the Czech Republic and his statue stands in Wenceslaus Square in Prague. His feast day is September 28. | https://www.storynory.com/king-wenceslas/ |
| Orpheus | The ancient Greek story of Orpheus the musician, who traveled down to The Underworld to try and bring his bride back from the dead. Told in Bertie's verse. Tragic and sad . | https://www.storynory.com/orpheus/ |
| Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part Two | Sir Gawain faces must meet his destiny at the hands of the Green Knight on New Year's Day. In the meantime he must overcome a more delicate challenge to his honour. | https://www.storynory.com/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight-part-two/ |
| Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part One | An audio drama. King Arthur's noblest knight, Sir Gawain, goes on a quest which tests is honour as much as his valour. A Storynory Special, adapted for the Medieval text. | https://www.storynory.com/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight-part-one/ |
| The Christmas Cherry Tree | A medieval story for Christmas about a medieval knight who was so generous at Christmas that he gave away almost everything he had. A miracle of a cherries out of season restored his wealth. | https://www.storynory.com/the-christmas-cherry-tree/ |
| Tyger Tyger Burning Bright | Poems by William Blake (1757-1827) from his Songs of Innocence and Experience, that capture the magic and mystery of the tiger, the innocence of the lamb, the happiness of the fly, all god's creations, with spoken audio on a free mp3. | https://www.storynory.com/tyger-tyger-burning-bright/ |
| Samson and Delilah | The epic and tragic story of the man who combines the strength of a lion with the sweetness of honey. And of course of Delilah who is his downfall. | https://www.storynory.com/samson-and-delilah/ |
| The Journey of Eric and Enide | Eric and Enide set out on their quest across the moors ... but a quest for what? They meet bandits and rivals for the hand of Enide - and only at the end of their journey do they find out what it is they are both seeking. | https://www.storynory.com/the-journey-of-eric-and-enide/ |
| The Quest of Eric and Enide | Enide has married Eric, a knight of the Round Table. Now she begins her dream of living with her ideal knight happily ever after - but will it turn out that way in real life? | https://www.storynory.com/the-quest-of-eric-and-enide/ |
| The Marriage of Eric and Enide | Eric - a knight of King Arthur's Round Table - jousts to prove the beauty of a poor maiden in a simple white dress. | https://www.storynory.com/the-marriage-of-eric-and-enide/ |
| St. David of Wales | The story of St. David, the patron saint of Wales, whose day falls on March 1st. | https://www.storynory.com/st-david-patron-saint-of-wales/ |
| Joseph and his Coat of Many Colours | Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers who are envious of his beautiful coat, a gift from their father. He finds himself in Egypt where his fortunes are soon on the rise. | https://www.storynory.com/joseph-and-his-coat-of-many-colours/ |
| How King Richard Met Robin Hood | King Richard is coming to the aid of the Sheriff of Nottingham and intends to capture Robin Hood and the errant knight who has been helping Robin. | https://www.storynory.com/how-king-richard-met-robin-hood/ |
| The Golden Arrow | Robin Hood takes part in an archery contest organised by the Sheriff of Nottingham. He should know that it is a trap, but he cannot resist the idea of accepting a golden arrow from the hands of his enemy, | https://www.storynory.com/the-golden-arrow/ |
| Many Mincing Maidens | Many Mincing Maidens Meandered Moodily Moorwards. | https://www.storynory.com/many-mincing-maidens/ |
| Tim Learns About the Olympics | A short history of the Olympics for Tim the Tadpole explaining how they began in Ancient Greece, and have always held the ideal of peace between nations, though it has been hard to live up to. | https://www.storynory.com/tim-learns-about-the-olympics/ |
| A Bit of Butter | Betty bought a bit of butter but the bit of butter Betty bought was bitter so Betty bought a better bit of butter and the batter was better | https://www.storynory.com/betty-butter/ |
| Robin Hood and Maid Marian | Maid Marian is traveling through Sherwood Forest with her family. They are robbed on the way. Later, Marian runs away from home to the woods where she meets - and fights - Robin Hood. | https://www.storynory.com/robin-hood-and-maid-marian/ |
| Introducing Twister | The Twister Podcast - Tongue Twisters with Natasha | https://www.storynory.com/introducing-twister/ |
| Betty Blue | Betty Blue blows Big Black Bubbles | https://www.storynory.com/betty-blue/ |
| The Sheriff Who Came to Dinner with Robin Hood | Little John is Robin Hood's most trusted outlaw. He wins an archery contest and the Sheriff of Nottingham employs him in his service. Little John swears to be the worst servant he ever did have. | https://www.storynory.com/the-sheriff-who-came-to-dinner/ |
| A Pale Pink Proud Peacock | A pale pink proud peacock pompously preened its pretty plumage - listen to the audio and repeat this tongue twister to exercise the lips | https://www.storynory.com/a-pale-pink-proud-peacock/ |
| The Guest of Robin Hood | Robin Hood was the politest robber in all history. He liked to entertain his victims at his table in Green Wood. In the first of our series, his guest is a sad knight who has fallen on hard times. | https://www.storynory.com/the-guest-of-robin-hood/ |
| St. George And The Dragon | The story of how George saved a town and a princess from a fearful dragon. He is associated with courage and chivalry and several countries have chosen him as their patron saint. | https://www.storynory.com/st-george-and-the-dragon/ |
| St. Patrick | St. Patrick is famous for banishing the snakes from Ireland. But there are loads more legends about Ireland's patron saint who is celebrated with parties and parades on March 17th. | https://www.storynory.com/st-patrick/ |
| St. Valentine | St. Valentine was the first person to write a love letter signed "From your Valentine". He did this in prison on the eve of February 14th, in the year 270 AD and this is his story. | https://www.storynory.com/st-valentine/ |
| Jeremy Strong Interview | The author of the 100 Mile an Hour Dog speaks to Natasha about what makes him laugh. Storynory Extra visits Reigate Priory Junior School and hears from the best selling children's author, Jeremy Strong. With readings by Natasha from some of his funniest books. | https://www.storynory.com/jeremy-strong-interview/ |
| Young Bond Charlie Higson Interview | Natasha speaks to Charlie Higson about his third Young Bond book, Double or Die. Young Bond traces the top secret agent, James Bond, back to his boyhood when he was at the top British public school, Eton. | https://www.storynory.com/young-bond-charlie-higson-interview/ |
| The First Christmas | John Le Mesurier tells how Mary gave birth to the baby Jesus in a stable in the time of King Herod. The nativity is undoubtedly THE Christmas story. The Shepherds and the Three Wise Men put in appearences. | https://www.storynory.com/the-first-christmas/ |
| The Ten Commandments | At the top of the mountain, God told Moses ten things to remember. They were the ten things that make a good or bad person. They were called The Ten Commandments. This bible story is read in the beautiful tones of the late John Le Mesurier. | https://www.storynory.com/the-ten-commandments/ |
| Water? No it’s Wine! A Miracle | Podcast. Jesus proves himself to be the perfect guest when the wine runs out at a wedding in Cana, and produces his first miracle. Read by John Le Mesurier. | https://www.storynory.com/jesus-bible-water-wine-podcast/ |
| Noah’s Ark | Noah's Ark - the animals saved from the flood two by two. | https://www.storynory.com/noahs-ark-audio-bible-story-children/ |
| Tim Learns The History of Soccer | A short audio history of football otherwise known as soccer. Footie was banned in the midde ages. It really was a game of two haves, with different rules for each half. More interesting facts for curious tadpoles and kids. | https://www.storynory.com/history-of-soccer-for-world-cup-football/ |
| The Creation and Adam and Eve | John Le Mesurier reads The Creation and Adam and Eve from the Book of Genesis in the Old Testamant - an charming audio Bible story for Children. | https://www.storynory.com/creation-and-adam-and-eve/ |
| Once Upon a World | Storynory is publishing Bible Stories for Kids read by the late John Le Mesurier. In keeping with his personality they are gentle and witty, as well as profound. | https://www.storynory.com/once-upon-a-world/ |
| Tim learns where Easter Eggs come from | Tim the Tadpole learns the history of Easter Eggs. Educational audio for children - free from Storynory. | https://www.storynory.com/tim-learns-where-easter-eggs-come-from/ |
| Tim the Tadpole Learns About Easter Eggs | Tim learns about the history of Easter Eggs | https://www.storynory.com/tim-the-tadpole-learns-about-easter-eggs/ |