TRAILER: The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read aloud, produced and with original music by Stephen Alexander.
Jun 05, 2020•1 min•Ep. 24
Willow Audiobooks
Willow Audiobooks is an independent publisher of free audiobooks, released in the form of a podcast. The source texts are all in the public domain, and they are narrated, produced and with original music by Stephen Alexander. Original cover illustrations are by Benjamin Callery.
Willow Audiobooks began in March 2020, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK national lockdown. Stephen Alexander has been storytelling all his life, and recorded his first homemade audiobook on cassette at the age of six (Roald Dahl's Esio Trot)!
Willow Audiobooks began in March 2020, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK national lockdown. Stephen Alexander has been storytelling all his life, and recorded his first homemade audiobook on cassette at the age of six (Roald Dahl's Esio Trot)!
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TRAILER: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read aloud, produced and with original music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
Jun 03, 2020•1 min•Ep. 23
TRAILER: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
May 31, 2020•1 min•Ep. 22
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 6 (Ch 18-24)
Chapter 18 - "Away to the South" * Chapter 19 - "Attacked by the Fighting Trees" * Chapter 20 - "The Dainty China Country" * Chapter 21 - "The Lion Becomes the King of the Beasts" * Chapter 22 - "The Country of the Quadlings" * Chapter 23 - "Glinda Grants Dorothy's Wish" * Chapter 24 - "Home Again" * After the abrupt departure of the Wizard, Dorothy's only hope of getting home is now to ask Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, to help her. * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, i...
May 31, 2020•45 min•Ep. 21
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 5 (Ch 15-17)
Chapter 15 - "The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible" * Chapter 16 - "The Magic Art of the Great Humbug" * Chapter 17 - "How the Balloon was Launched" * Dorothy and her friends return to the Emerald City to claim their rewards from the Great Oz, only to discover that he is perhaps not all he seems. * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Ste...
May 30, 2020•33 min•Ep. 20
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 4 (Ch 12-14)
Chapter 12 - "The Search for the Wicked Witch" * Chapter 13 - "The Rescue" * Chapter 14 - "The Winged Monkeys" * Embarking on what seems a hopeless quest to destroy the Wicked Witch of the West, the four friends come under attack from a range of foes. * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
May 29, 2020•44 min•Ep. 19
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 3 (Ch 8-11)
Chapter 8 - "The Deadly Poppy Field" * Chapter 9 - "The Queen of the Field Mice" * Chapter 10 - "The Guardian of the Gates" * Chapter 11 - "The Wonderful Emerald City of Oz" * After another brush with fate, the four travellers finally arrive at the Emerald City and come face to face with the Great Oz. * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original musi...
May 22, 2020•57 min•Ep. 18
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 2 (Ch 4-7)
Chapter 4 - "The Road Through the Forest" * Chapter 5 - "The Rescue of the Tin Woodman" * Chapter 6 - "The Cowardly Lion" * Chapter 7 - "The Journey to the Great Oz" * Dorothy and the Scarecrow are joined on their travels by two more companions. The journey becomes more dangerous. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
May 09, 2020•43 min•Ep. 17
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 1 (Ch 1-3)
Chapter 1 - "The Cyclone" * Chapter 2 - "The Council with the Munchkins" * Chapter 3 - "How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow" * Whisked away from her Kansas home by a violent windstorm, Dorothy Gale finds herself in the strange and beautiful Land of Oz. As she begins her long journey to the Emerald City, she makes an unexpected new friend. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by...
May 07, 2020•35 min•Ep. 16
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 6 (Ch 11-12)
Alice finds herself involved in the trial of the Knave of Hearts. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Read aloud, produced and with music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
Apr 12, 2020•27 min•Ep. 15
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 5 (Ch 9-10)
Alice takes a walk with the Duchess, and is then introduced to a Gryphon and a Mock Turtle - whatever that may be. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Read aloud, produced and with music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
Apr 11, 2020•31 min•Ep. 14
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 4 (Ch 7-8)
Alice has tea with the infuriating Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse. She then plays a bizarre game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Read aloud, produced and with music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
Apr 10, 2020•31 min•Ep. 13
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 3 (Ch 5-6)
Alice encounters the blue Caterpillar, and an angry pigeon. She then meets the Duchess, and, for the first time, the Cheshire Cat. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
Apr 09, 2020•30 min•Ep. 12
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 2 (Ch 3-4)
The animals squabble over the best way to dry themselves after the flood. Alice has more trouble with her changing size. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
Apr 08, 2020•26 min•Ep. 11
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 1 (Ch 1-2)
Alice follows a White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, and emerges into a strange land where nothing is quite as it seems. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
Apr 07, 2020•26 min•Ep. 10
The Wind in the Willows | Part 9 (The Return of Ulysses)
Badger, Mole, Ratty and Toad enact their plan to take back Toad Hall. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
Mar 31, 2020•30 min•Ep. 9
The Wind in the Willows | Part 8 (Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears)
Toad arrives back at the river bank to discover, to his horror, that a gang of stoats and weasels have taken over his home. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
Mar 31, 2020•35 min•Ep. 8
The Wind in the Willows | Part 7 (The Further Adventures of Toad)
Toad catches a lift with a barge woman, but gets more than he bargained for. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
Mar 29, 2020•30 min•Ep. 7
The Wind in the Willows | Part 6 (Toad's Adventures)
Imprisoned for stealing a motor car, Toad escapes with the help of the gaoler's daughter. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
Mar 28, 2020•30 min•Ep. 6
The Wind in the Willows | Part 5 (Mr Toad)
Badger, Ratty and Mole stage an intervention for Toad and his obsession with motor cars. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
Mar 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 5
The Wind in the Willows | Part 4 (Mr Badger)
Mole and Ratty visit Badger at his home in the Wild Wood. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
Mar 28, 2020•21 min•Ep. 4
The Wind in the Willows | Part 3 (The Wild Wood)
Against advice, Mole ventures on his own to the Wild Wood in search of Badger. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
Mar 28, 2020•25 min•Ep. 3
The Wind in the Willows | Part 2 (The Open Road)
Ratty introduces Mole to Toad, and the three of them head off on an adventure. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
Mar 28, 2020•28 min•Ep. 2
The Wind in the Willows | Part 1 (The River Bank)
Mole leaves his underground home and explores the river, meeting Ratty in the process. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander. Please note that this audiobook is abridged from the original text (but is the only Willow Audiobook which is abridged - the rest are complete!)
Mar 28, 2020•31 min•Ep. 1
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