Wardour Studios & Kim Normanton
Super Great Kids' Stories
Super Great Kids’ Stories create fun tales to make you laugh and cry with some of the best storytellers from around the world, recommended for ages 5 to 105!
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Created by: Wardour Studios & Kim Normanton
Started: September 23rd, 2020
Status: Active, 243 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
The Scarecrow and the Hare
00:22:35 | Season: 1 | Episode: 130 | December 16th, 2022
This is the first of two stories this week. One gentle story, and one a bit more scary. This magical fairytale from the late Scottish Traveller: Duncan Williamson, is a gentle story about a scarecrow whose dreams come true on Christmas Eve. It’ll make you believe in magic. Beautifully told by Storyteller Shane Ibbs.
A White Bear for the King
00:20:46 | Season: 1 | Episode: 129 | December 9th, 2022
The King of Norway asks his friend Halvor to take a Christmas Present to the King of Denmark. A nice idea, but there are two problems: the present is a White Bear; and it’s nearly Christmas Eve when trolls and goblins come out to make mischief. Will Halvor complete the challenge and make his way through the spirited woods with a bear in tow? Listen to Storyteller Chris Bostock telling this magical tale and find out.
The Owl of the Oak
00:24:24 | Season: 1 | Episode: 128 | December 2nd, 2022
The Golden Eagle is lonely high on this mountain ledge and looking for a new queen. Will the wise old owl living in the woods be the right match for him? Listen to storyteller and musician Nick Hennessey tell this beautiful tale and find out.
Why Evergreen Trees Keep Their Leaves in Winter
00:20:31 | Season: 1 | Episode: 127 | November 25th, 2022
A little bird isn’t able to fly with his family to the warm countries as winter approaches, will he find a tree to shelter him from the cold north wind? Listen to storyteller Chris Bostock with this lively retelling of a beautiful North American tale and find out.
Henny Penny (England) and The Silly Hare (India)
00:29:26 | Season: 1 | Episode: 126 | November 18th, 2022
This week we’ve got not one story but two. The first one is Henny Penny about a chicken who’s hit by an acorn and decides the world is coming to an end. The story is all about what happens on her way to tell the King. Listen to Rachel Murray telling this fun English version of an old tale. And then you can hear the original Indian version of the story – The Silly Hare.
The Anxious Leaf and Apple Tree Man
00:29:21 | Season: 1 | Episode: 125 | November 11th, 2022
The Anxious Leaf – told by Tiernan Douieb . This story thoughtfully written over 150 years ago and told very beautifully by Tiernan Douieb, can be helpful for children who are dealing with loss. It’s only five minutes long, so grown ups, if you’re not sure if it’s right for your children, then do have a quick listen first. A little leaf becomes anxious when it sees its siblings being blown to the ground. But eventually it chooses to join the other leaves swirling down in a colourful dance, and finds comfort in the cycles of life.
Pixie Dust
00:21:11 | Season: 1 | Episode: 124 | November 4th, 2022
We all see the world differently. That’s obvious when we look at your unique pictures of our stories. But imagine being able to see the world through the eyes of a pixie. That’s what happens to the old woman in this folk tale from England told by Kim. Would you consider yourself lucky, or unlucky to be able to see two worlds at the same time? Have a listen to this traditional tale from Devon and see if it turns out to be a good thing for the old lady in this story.
Long Red Fingernails, Ruby Red Lips
00:13:24 | Season: 1 | Episode: 123 | October 29th, 2022
Mary didn’t like bedtime and found all sorts of excuses to avoid going to bed. So, when she saw a face at her bedroom window with ruby, red lips, her mum didn’t believe her. Arg
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Created by: Wardour Studios & Kim Normanton
Started:
September 23rd, 2020
Status: Active, 243 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
Topical and lovely. The best stories do indeed come from the more unexpected sources.