Three Silly Goats Gruffs: Unlike the original story that speaks about not to be greedy, here we twist the story, to understand how less information leads to poor decisions. Listen to the story to understand how misconceptions can be caused. This story is taken from the book: 12 Fabulously Funny Folktale Plays written by Justin McCory Martin
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South India's Golu Bommai: The little known tradition of festival of dolls, spans over nine days and is full of creativity and community get-together. Listen to the entire episode, to learn more about this festival, its significance and how it is celebrated. Wishing everyone a very Happy Navaratri!! :) References from: https://masalabox.co.in/navratri-golu-dussehra-of-south-india/, https://chaibisket.com/real-use-of-marapachi-dolls/, and my grand-parents, parents and relatives!! Song titled: Jay...
Queen Midas: Unlike King Midas, Queen Midas doesn't love gold. She is fond of something delicious, something which we all Love!! Stay tuned to find out what happens when Queen Midas receives the same Magic that the King had.. is she happy with her magic power or not!! ;) This story is taken from the book: 12 Fabulously Funny Folktale Plays written by Justin McCory Martin Episode Art credits: "King Midas" by Robin Hutton is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0...
The Elves and Young Stu Baker: Do you have tiny little friends like the Elves who help you out in doing your Home chores?? What do you do?? Do you take the help for granted or do you reconsider your work and start organizing yourself?? Let's see what our friend Young Stu Baker does in this situation.. stay tuned friends to listen to his story!! This story is taken from the book: 12 Fabulously Funny Folktale Plays written by Justin McCory Martin
Aladdin and the Magic Pickle Jar: Ever wondered what would you do if you had Aladdin's magic lamp and his Genie?? What wishes would you ask for?? Will you be happy with the way the events would turn out?? Stay tuned to find out if Little Aladdin's wishes come true!!! This story is taken from the book: 12 Fabulously Funny Folktale Plays by Justin McCory Martin Episode art credits: Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay...
Hey Listeners!!! Buy your tickets and get ready, to travel to the world that has the most bizarre, unique, funny takes to our classic childhood stories - The World of Ruptured FAIRY TALES!!! Episode art credits: Image by Anja🤗#helpinghands #solidarity#stays healthy🙏 from Pixabay...
Meme Haylay Haylay and his Turquise - A Bhutanese Folktale Get ready to pursue happiness in your daily life like Meme Haylay Haylay, who had realized that happiness would flow by trading his precious turquoise for a song. Was he a fool?? Was he the happiest man in the world?? Stay tuned to find out what actually happened. Episode art credits: Image by Suket Dedhia from Pixabay...
Russian Nesting Dolls Happy Together - A Russian Folktale: These wooden dolls, literally meaning "Little Matrons" are a symbol of Motherhood. Stay tuned listeners, to know more about these Russian nesting dolls!! Episode art credits: Image by jacqueline macou from Pixabay...
Theseus and The Minotaur - A Greek Mythology: Travel along with Theseus and find your way through the Minotaur's maze. Stay tuned till the end, to find out what happened to the Prince and Princess. Also find out who is the third secret character, through the story of Dionysus and Ariadne!!! Episode Art credits: Image by Ryan Grech from Pixabay...
Ganesha's Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel & Emily Haynes: Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. He loves sweets, especially the traditional dessert laddoo, but when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off!! Listen to the story ahead to know what Ganesha did with his broken tusk!! Episode art credits: Photo by Mohnish Landge on Unsplash...
The Legend of Isis and Osiris - an Egyptian Mythology: The Greatest Love of the time, this story is the first and the oldest love story of all time. This is also the central story to the founding of Pharaonic civilization. So listeners stay tuned to listen to the famous Egyptian Mythology and understand the beliefs of the Egyptians!!
How the Brazilian Beetles got their Gorgeous Coats - A Brazilian Folktale: Ever wondered why the Brazilian Beetles are soo pretty and curious to know their origin!!?? Then you are at the right place!! This is a Brazilian folktale on how they got their shiny coats. This story also gives us a learning of how to always stay humble and not to boast of our achievements. So stay tuned listeners to hear this unique story!! This story is adopted from the book: Fairy Tales from Brazil by Elsie Spicer Eel...
Charlie and Lola! I've Won, NO I've Won by Lauren Child: In this sweet and imaginative story, big brother Charlie and little sister Lola, learn that whatever the game, having fun together is the most important rule of all!!
Berry Magic by Teri Sloat and Betty Huffmon: Every year during the berry-picking season, the old woman of the village frown and complain. The only berries to be found in the hills are just dry, tasteless crowberries. But young Anana has a plan for changing those frowns into smiles, and it involves a bit of MAGIC!!
The Little Conch Shell Blower by Margo Fallis: This is a story of how pure determination can help you achieve your goal. Listen along and find out how Lepeka fulfilled her small wish and became the Little Conch Shell Blower.
The Pink Bow Tie by Paul Jennings: This is a story of a mischievous boy's encounter with his Grumpy principle, three crazy individuals and a mysterious AGE RAGER!!! If you are given a choice to change your age, to grow older or younger as desired, would you do it?? Is it possible?? Listen ahead to find out what the AGE RAGER can do for YOU!!!!!
Tanabata Story - The Star Festival: This story includes elements of local Japanese beliefs and is associated with the stars, Altair (the Cowherd Star) and Vega (the Weaver Star). Every Year on the 7th of July, this popular and beautiful festival is celebrated in Japan.
The Cherry Tree by Ruskin Bond: A deceptively simple, well-written story of a boy who plants a cherry tree and cares for the tree as he grows up. Adopted from: kidworldcitizen.org
The famous cartoon duo are here, to share with you, stories from across the globe!!
This story reiterates the fact that human connections can be found even in the unlikeliest of situation.. but you cannot stay there forever, you need to go ahead on your own way, ALONE.
This story reiterates the fact that human connections can be found even in the unlikeliest of situation.
The story is taken from the book " Best Bedtime stories by Buddha", compiled by Hiren Kavad. This story motivates one to not give up easily and to keep on trying untill you reach your goal.
This story provides a very unique take on how the earth was made. It lays emphasis on the many small efforts one takes to help others and to make a difference; in their very own way. Let's take cue from this story and reach out to our near and dear ones, friends, neighbours, and provide them support in whatever way possible. Let's make an effort to travel the extra mile! Story credit: "How the Children became Stars" by Aeron Zerah.
The Noble Elephant is a story that tells us to always help others and do good to them, irrespective of the form in which we are born, whether superior or inferior. Here, the baby elephant was never proud of being a part of the elephant family and was known for his kind deeds. Being extremely happy with the Elephant's helpful nature, all the animals declare him as their King.
Warren was just a regular wolf pup... Until he discovered that the full moon brings on a transformation unlike any other. Instead of a wild wolf, Warren becomes a polite young boy. For Warran, you see, is the dreaded Wereboy!
