Various Fairy Tales
Fairy tales from the world over including some of the famous English stories such as, Dicking Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Three Little Pigs. Also some very sweet stories from Japan.
4, Uncle Christmas - The Christmas Kid Invasion
The Christmas Kid Invasion The 4th Uncle Christmas story, read by me, Richard, for Storynory.com. Story by Bertie. Read by Richard. Proofread and audio edited by Jana Elizabeth. Father Christmas headed back to California, grumbling how much he hated holidays, sunshine, the beach, luxury hotels, and healthy food. …
Pinocchio, Chapter 31: The Land of Toys
Pinocchio travels to the Land of Toys, but on the way some strange events make him feel greatly uneasy
Don’t Worry Little Crab
Don't Worry Little Crab by Chris Haughton. Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they’re going for a dip in the big ocean. A Storynory Picture Book Recommendation Sponsored by Candlewick Press
Pinocchio, Chapter 30: Lamp-Wick
Pinocchio is set to become a boy again. He sends out invitations for his celebration party. But his best friend, Lamp-Wick, has a new temptation for him.
The Night Before Christmas
The classic Christmas poem with festive music
Prince Chéri
A prince has a good fairy to look over him, but he behaves badly and she punishes him.
Astropup and the Conspiracy of Lizards Part 2
Some people say that the President of the World is not really in charge, but in fact, her every move is controlled by alien lizards disguised as humans. Some commentators even think the president herself is a lizard. But of course, that’s a crazy theory
Pinocchio, Chapter 29: A Snail’s Pace
Pinocchio returns to the Fairy's house - a snail comes to open the door, but takes a very long time…
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.
Pinocchio, Chapter 28: The Green Fisherman
Pinocchio swims out to sea and is caught by the Green Fisherman who plans to fry him for dinner.
The Monkey Who Loved Chocolate
This chocolate-crazed story should get you in the mood for an Easter-egg hunt. Look out for a surprise-guest appearance from a famous fluffy animal dear to the hearts of chocolate-lovers everywhere. Jim is one of the very few boys on earth who doesn’t like chocolate. When Aunty Judith takes…
Herodotus - The River Nile
Hello this is Bertie, and I’m here with some history from the Ancient World inspired by the Greek historian, Herodotus. Previously I’ve been telling you about the incredible empire built by the ancient Persians. When their great leader, Cyrus, died 530 years before the birth of Christ, his son Cambyses…
The Ugly Boatman
The Ugly Boatman, a romantic story from Vietnam There was once a lonely fisherman by the name of Troung Chi. Every evening, he sat in the back of his boat, and glided down the river. As he sailed, he played upon his flute that was made of bamboo, and…
Astropup and the Best Hotdog in the Universe
Food is running low on board the spaceship carrying our heroes. The parrot takes them in search of the best hotdog in the Universe.
3, Uncle Christmas – the Great Christmas Race
Uncle Christmas races his brother, Father Christmas, to see who will deliver the presents this year.Read the full text of 3, Uncle Christmas – the Great Christmas Race and see our illustration on Storynory.
When Your Trainers go for a Run
Where are your shoes when you can't find them? A small story about a pair of trainers (sneakers) that go for a run on their own.
The Monkey Who Tricked Himself
The Monkey boasts that there is no animal in the Jungle that he can't trick. The Bear challenges him - he knows one animal the monkey can't trick. The monkey takes up the challenge. The prize is a whole hive of honey.
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A bear was walking down the road. He passed by a house and smelt a nice smell. He stopped. He sniffed. He looked through the window. A little girl was eating her breakfast. This is a "small Story" for our younger listeners, but we hope if you are a little…
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Fairy tales from the world over including some of the famous English stories such as, Dicking Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Three Little Pigs. Also some very sweet stories from Japan.
Halloween Writing Competition
Halloween is on the way, so hurry up and get writing! Send us your spooky story by midnight London Time on October 20,2023. See https://storynory.com for details.