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Super Great Kids' Stories

Supergreat Kids' Stories is a collection of fun tales to make you laugh and cry, told by some of the best storytellers from around the world. Recommended for ages 5 to 105…
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Storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung tells two tales from Korea.'The Magic Spring' is an upbeat tale about an old couple who discover a magical stream which transforms their lives - and, 'The Story Bag' is a slightly dark tale about what can happen when we don’t look after our stories!  
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The Magic Spring and The Story Bag

A little old man finds a stinky old cooking pot in the forest and takes it home to his little old wife as a present. ‘Strange gift ‘– you might well think. But tada! This pot is about to change their lives. Listen to Nell Phoenix tell this delightfully silly story from China and discover how. 
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The Doubling Pot

A Countryside Ranger - who works too much, stops seeing the beauty in nature. Thanks to a magical godess, he ends up happy as a skylark. Listen to this heart-warming song-story from Xanthe Gresham and feel your spirits soar.
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The Skylarks of Sussex

A small snake befriended by two young boys turns into a big problem. Listen to storyteller Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation tell this gripping story and find out what the boys decide what to do and why there is a strong bond  between the Thunder beings and the Cherokees. Warning - this story features young boys who use weapons to hunt and kill animals, and a frightening snake. It’s also beautifully told, so if you’re feeling brave, hold the hand of a grown-up and have a listen.
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Why Thunder is a friend to the Cherokees

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Did you know that Leopards haven't always been spotty? Once, their fur was a glossy, light brown colour - until one day, Leopard got greedy - and calamity struck. Have a listen to storyteller Wendy Shearer telling this fun 'How and Why' story from Ghana in West Africa and find out just how Leopard got his spots. 
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How The Leopard Got His Spots

An old man decides it’s time to do something about two mountains which are spoiling his otherwise perfect village. It’s not everyone who thinks they can move mountains. Listen to Kim telling this story from ancient China and see how he got on. It’s also got a silly song in it!   
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The Man Who Moved Mountains

Tiger can’t understand why super-strong water buffalo allows a weedy little farmer to boss him around and make him plough his fields. The buffalo explains that humans possess a magical skill called "wisdom" So, Tiger decides to get some of this wisdom for himself. Will he succeed?  Listen to this How and Why tale told by Vietnamese storyteller  - Ngo Phuong Lang and find out.
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The Tiger, The Farmer and The Water Buffalo

A tiny mantis (a creature like a grasshopper) decides to catch a ride on the moon across the night sky. Is that a good idea? Find out by listening to Khwezi Becker a storyteller and poet from South Africa who tells this beautiful folktale from the San people of Southern Africa.  
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The Mantis and the Moon

Two thought-provoking stories about nature and the great outdoors beautifully told by Cara Silversmith and Nick Hennessey. Both storytellers live in, and love, the countryside. 
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Thomas the Thatcher and The Land

This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Anansi the trickster spider wants Nyame the Sky God’s box of stories. But It’s not going to be easy. He has to face many challenges to get it – but with a little determination, and a little trickery anything is possible! Listen to Tuup telling this lively story from West Africa.


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Anansi and The Chest of Stories

A tale from the Brothers Grimm in Germany about a clever servant Gretel who tricks her master and his guest out of their delicious chicken dinner. This delightful witty tale is told by Sarah Liisa Wilkinson who told us Tatterhood. Warning - there is much enjoyment of chicken and cider in this story!   
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Clever Gretel

Lion needs a new best friend and all the animals are very excited. Bear, Crocodile and Little Grey Hare volunteer ,but they have to take a test to decide who gets chosen. And that test involves smelling Lion's disgusting breath. Is that a good idea? Find out by listening to tip-top storyteller new to Super Great Kids' Stories - Nell Phoenix. 
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The Bad Breath Lion

This story from the US island of Hawaii is a trickster tale about a boy who wants to fish, and a shark who wants to eat the boy. Which of them is the trickster and which one gets tricked? Have a listen to this entertaining story told by master storyteller Alton Takiyama Chung and find out. 
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Punia and Kaialeale

Mãori storyteller Emmy Bidois tells a traditional tale about Māui that trickster demi-god who goes in search of  the secret of fire. Does Mãui's fearsome grandmother Mahuika -she of the fiery fingernails - help her grandson? Listen to Emmy tell this gripping story and discover if Mãui succeeds or gets burned to a cinder on his quest. 
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How Mãui Found The Secret of Fire

A donkey finds a lion skin and just for fun - he tries it on. Donkey discovers that the animals he meets along the way are more respecful when they think he's a lion. But then donkey gets carried away and tries to frighten Fox. Does it work?  Find out by listening to this delightful Aesop's Fable from Greece told by British/Belgian storyteller Rebecca Lemaire. See if you can join in with her song and guess her animal riddles. 
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The Donkey in the Lion's Skin

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Jack is not keen to help his grandmother do the chores. He’d much rather be exploring rock pools and playing his flute. He’s not bothered by stories about the hungry giant who lurks nearby looking for tasty snacks. Jack might be brave, but is he wise? Listen to Kim telling this song story from the Caribbean to see if the giant gets his dinner. 
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Wild Jack and The Two Headed Giant

A new series of trickster stories begins with Paul Alborough telling a funny version of 'The Emperor's New Clothes' by Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.  A silly emperor who is very proud of his clothes is swindled by two tricksters who claim they can make a magnificent suit which is invisible to anyone who is not wise and clever.  Everyone pretends to admire the Emperor's invisible clothes, until an honest little girl points out that the emperor is not wearing any pants! Enjoy this story told by Paul and be royally entertained. 
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The Emperor's New Clothes

A woodcutter is treated badly by the people in his village because he looks a little different. One day he's had enough of the name-calling and runs away. In a clearing he discovers an exciting but scary goblin dance. He joins in, but notices all the goblins are staring at him. Will they also tease, and call him names? Listen to storyteller Sharon Jacksties tell this moving story from Japan and find out what happens. (The goblins in this story are a little bit scary.) 
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The Woodcutter and the Goblins

In this tall tale from Japan, we meet a young man who has super strength. But is he strong enough to beat all other competitors at the great wrestling competition? Listen to storyteller Debbie Guneratne tell this delightful story, and find out if the young man can win the competition and claim the prize of ‘as much gold as he can carry’?   
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Mighty Mountain

A mean giant has moved into the Blackwoods near the Rhymney river and is terrorizing the fairies and animals who live there. What can be done? Can wise owl think of a plan?  And will anyone be brave enough to carry it out?  Listen to Welsh storyteller Cath Little who is new to Super Great Kids' Stories tell this lyrical 'song-story' and all will be revealed.
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The Giant of the The Rhymney River

Storyteller Alton Takiyama Chung tells two Ogre stories. 'The Pumpkin Seed' - from Korea -  is about two brothers, one who is kind and one who is greedy. The second story 'The 3 Old Ogres of Ni'ihau' is from Hawai where Alton grew up. It's about 3 terrible ogres who take over an island and eat anyone who comes there to fish. Can the brave village chief outwit three enormous Ogres and stop the people from going hungry? Listen if you're feeling brave. 


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The Pumpkin Seed & The 3 Old Ogres of Ni'ihau

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If you take one good girl, one not-so-good girl, a terrifying Sicilian ogress and a handful of toads, and spiders – then you have the ingredients for a cracking fairytale. Add in a talented singer/ storyteller Emily Hanna-Grazebrook, and you have a gripping listen. Warning: the ogress is a tad terrifying, but she’s only a story ogress so worth being brave.
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Mama-Draga

A poor boy helps a giant in distress and in return receives a golden loaf - but will that give him enough riches to win the hand of the princess who he loves?  Listen to this delightful Romanian quest story told by Danielle Free and find out.
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Prince Loaf

The first of May isn’t just a celebration of the coming of summer with picnics and dancing. Some Europeans believe it’s the date when witches and other magical beings gather to cause trouble. Storyteller Jason Buck shares an exciting witchy story from Sweden to mark this magical day. 
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The Milk Hare

Maori storyteller Emmy Bidois tells a traditional tale about a strange woman with feathers on her arms, claws on her hands and a beak for a mouth. Eek! Is it a bird? Is it a woman? No it’s a bird-woman! Can our hero Hatupatu escape her clutches? Listen to Emmy tell this gripping story and find out. Note to parents, this story is slightly scary but not super scary… and it has a happy ending. It's a good listen so worth being brave! 


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Hatupatu and The Bird Woman

Scottish storyteller Cara Silversmith tells a trickster tale about two cats and a fox, a story which was handed down by traveller and storyteller Duncan Williamson. Two cats go fishing and argue about who should keep the fish they’ve caught. Unable to agree, they ask Mr Fox to help them decide. Is that a good idea? 
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Cat Fishers

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Is it a good idea to go to a frost giant’s party? The two friends in this Viking story decided it was a good idea - and even though they had superpowers, they only just escaped very big trouble. Here’s Tiernan Douieb to tell you how they did it.
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Loki the Trickster and the God of Thunder

South African storyteller Nomakhwezi Becker tells us a lively song-story about a little turtle from Ivory Coast in West Africa. Tutu has lost her beautiful coloured shell and asks her animal friends to help her find it. Will they succeed? Listen to Nomakhwezi and find out. 
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Tutu's Lost Shell

Danielle Free from Shropshire in England a storyteller new to this podcast, tells a French quest story. It’s about a cheeky chicken who won’t take no for an answer. Can she outwit the greedy farmer who stole her gold and get it back?  Listen to Danielle tell this fun story and find out. 
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The Sassy Chicken

Storyteller Alton Takiyama Chung tells a trickster tale about a Tanuki – a magical badger-like creature. The Tanuki’s tricks go too far and upset his friend Rabbit (Usagi). How can Rabbit help his friend Tanuki see that he needs to change his ways? Listen to Alton tell this thought-provoking story from Japan and find out. 
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Tanuki and Usagi (Badger and Rabbit)

Scottish storyteller Cara Silversmith shares a How and Why story from the US which explains why bears hibernate. The little animals are going hungry because a big brown bear is rather too fond of food. Happily, a fox, a squirrel, a mouse and a hare team up to solve the problem. 
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Why Bear Hibernates

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The Giant’s Causeway on the coast of Antrim in Northern Ireland is an awe-inspiring staircase of huge rocks stretching far out into the sea. But how did it get there? Was it the work of Irish Giant Finn McCool and if so why? Irish storyteller Kate Corkery explains all.
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Best of Super Great Kids Stories - Finn McCool and the Giant's Causeway

Tuup shares a story from India about a good-hearted Brahmin (wise man) who helps some animals and a jeweller who are in trouble. Do you think they all help the Brahmin in return when he needs them? Have a listen to Tuup telling this ancient animal fable from India and see if you can spot the twist in the tale.  
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The Brahmin and the Hole

In this story from South Africa, we meet Thokozani the Eland, a type of antelope who has magic powers to shape-shift into a human. When a series of fires sweeps through his area putting the animals at risk, Thokozani is chosen to talk to the villagers. Will they listen to him? Listen to Nokugcina Mhlophe tell this moving story and find out. 
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Thokozani the Eland

Alton Takiyama-Chung tells us two lively tales which help explain some of the traditions celebrated in China and other parts of East Asia at Lunar New Year. One story is about how the twelve animals who represent the Lunar New Year Calendar were chosen - by having an exciting river race. And a second story is about the Nian, a terrifying monster who arrives after dark every New Year’s Eve - to eat the people and their animals. Until one year, a brave old man, comes up with a plan to stop him. This legend explains some of the traditions and celebrations which still take place today at this popular festival which marks the beginning of Spring.
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Nian the Sea Monster & Why Rat is Number One

A farmer in ancient Japan saves a spider from the jaws of a huge black snake. The spider in turn helps the farmer. But who will protect the spider when the farmer isn’t there? Listen to Alton Takiyama-Chung tell this beautiful tale which explains the origin of the Japanese word for ‘cloud’. 
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The Spider Weaver

This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Anansi the spider is up to his tricks again. In order to win the King's gold, he has to eat a large bowl of super hot pepper soup.  Will he outwit the king and the other competitors? Listen to Tuup telling this lively song-story from West Africa and find out.
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Best of Super Great Kids' Stories - Anansi and the Hot Pepper Soup

The King is worried. Every night he locks the door to the bedroom where his 12 daughters sleep, and every morning their silk shoes are worn to tatters as if they have been dancing all night. What’s going on? "Whoever solves the mystery can marry a princess!.” declares the King. Can anyone help? Listen to Kim tell this magical song tale from Europe and find out.
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The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Anansi is up to his tricks again. Following a greedy feeding-frenzy he tries to distract elephant and his friends by persuading them that watermelons can talk. Does he succeed? Listen to this lively story from the Caribbean told by Wendy Shearer and find out.
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Anansi & the Talking Watermeloon

Alton Takiyama-Chung tells this magical fairytale from China about twin brothers who both want to marry the Dragon King’s daughter. To help her decide which one to choose, Princess Li Mei sends them on a quest to find a gleaming pearl from her father’s underwater palace. But which brother will be compassionate, honest and brave and win the heart of the princess? Listen to Alton and find out. 
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The Luminous Pearl

Paul Alborough tells his upbeat version of this classic Brothers Grimm fairytale. Two siblings pit their wits against a hungry witch and a greedy king and win the day. Note to parents, this story has a scary witch, but the ending is a happy one (for everyone but the witch and the greedy king!)                                                         
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Hansel and Gretel

Tatterhood is a Norwegian fairytale about two sisters who are very different. Plum is sweet and gentle, Tatterhood is bold and wild and rides around on a goat! When witches steal Plum’s head and replace it with a cow’s, Tatterhood sets off with Plum (mooing loudly) determined to get it back. Listen to Sarah Liisa Wilkinson’s funny retelling of this lively tale and find out what happens. Note to parents, this story could seem unsettling, but only fleetingly and the ending is a happy one.                                                        
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Tatterhood

A story from our archive: The Best of Super Great Kids' Stories.Talented storyteller Jason Buck narrates the classic French fairy tale "Puss in Boots" written down by Charles Perrault. In this story, a young man inherits a cat, who persuades his owner they can make their fortune if he can give him a hat, a sack, and some fancy boots. All dressed up, the cat charms the king, outwits an ogre and delights the king’s daughter. Tada!


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Puss In Boots

Tim Ralphs narrates this charming fairytale from Pakistan about Walidad, a simple grasscutter who doesn’t know what to do with all his savings. How can he solve this problem so he can carry on living simply and happily? A thoughtful story which shows us what’s really important in life.
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Walidad

To mark New Year – Alton Takiyama-Chung – who’s new to Super Great Kids’ Stories, shares two tales from Asia:  from Japan, "The Grateful Statues", and from China: "The Magic Pear Tree" about a farmer who encounters a beggar. Both stories have a theme of kindness and generosity and are sprinkled with a little bit of magic. 
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The Grateful Statues & The Magic Pear Tree

A King and Queen living in a cold castle argue and their fire goes out, casting a chill and a gloom over the whole kingdom. They send a servant to fetch more hot coals from the neighbours. Will he succeed and return warmth to the castle in time for the winter festivities? Listen to Wendy Shearer tell this uplifting Christmas story and find out. 
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The Warm Glow

A little fir tree, is not happy, he longs to leave his forest and go out to see the world like the bigger trees which are taken and decorated with sparkly things. Eventually his wish comes true, but does it make the tree happy?  Listen to storyteller Anne Johnson's retelling of this Hans Christian Andersen tale to find out. (Note, this version has an upbeat ending.)
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The Little Fir Tree

This Cinderella-style story is set in the Appalachian mountains and told by Storyteller from Dragon Fly Tales: Emily Hanna-Grazebrook. It has all the ingredients of a great fairytale: a witch-woman, a mistreated orphan, a kind doctor’s son, some mean stepsisters and some stonkingly good singing from Emily. 
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Ashpet

Tiernan Douieb is back with a fabulous fairytale from Finland about 3 brothers who are sent on a mission to find their bride. The youngest one heads for a forest and his brothers laugh, saying the only thing he'll find to marry there is a fox or a wolf. In fact, Veikko the youngest son finds something much more unlikely and wonderful. Listen to Tiernan tell this magical fairytale and discover how the youngest brother finds his true love. 
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The Mouse Princess

A story from our archive: The Best of Super Great Kids' Stories.

This story is about a snow wolf and a boy who are friends. It was inspired by the Nenets people who live at the top of the world in the snowy Siberian Arctic. There is a scary moment in this story when the hunter comes along with his gun, but keep listening, because it has a twinkly, happy ending.
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The Boy and the Snow Wolf

Storyteller new to Super Great Kids’ Stories - Rosalind Buck tells this funny fairytale inspired by The Frog Prince. It’s got all the right ingredients: a princess, a prince, some fairies…. and a girl called Lettuce! Can a spoiled princess break her promise to a frog and still get to marry him when he turns into a prince? Listen to Rosalind Buck’s witty retelling and find out.  
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Lettuce

Sarah Liisa Wilkinson tells a very witty trickster tale from Norway about a show-off squire who is determined to marry the farmers’ daughter, but the farmer’s daughter is equally determined not to marry him. Who will get their way? Listen to Sarah Liiisa and find out.
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The Squire's Bride

Storyteller Tim Ralphs has fun with words in this old English Folktale. A new servant girl is told by her master to call things by rather silly names. The cat is a 'white-faced simminy' and the fire in the hearth is to be called 'hot cockalorum.' Will the young girl be able to remember all these daft names when there's an emergency? Listen along, join in the repetition and find out!
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The Master of Masters

Listen to storyteller Liz Weir tell this stonkingly fun version of the English fairytale: ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’. Before you know it, you’ll be clapping and tapping and rapping along to this lively telling. 
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The Three-Bears Rap

A Cherokee 'How and Why' tale which explains why turtle's shell is cracked. It's beautifully told by storyteller from the Cherokee Nation, Gayle Ross. Warning: there are moments of violence, and things do not end at all well for the wolf in this story. Some listeners particularly younger ones might find it unsettling. You might prefer listening to our extra story this week: The Three-Bears Rap. 
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How Turtle's Back Was Cracked - A Traditional Cherokee Tale

This story is a selection from:  ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories  - What would you do if an angry fairy suddenly popped up beside you while you were taking a nap? In this Scottish fairy tale told by storyteller Amy Douglas that’s exactly what happens to an unsuspecting tramp with rather surprising results.
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The Tramp and The Boots

The birds of the forest need to choose a king. Turkey wants to be the one to wear the crown, but his dull feathers are not impressive. A colourful bird lkindly lends her bright feathers to Turkey, who promises to return them after he becomes king. Does he keep his promise? Listen to storyteller Wendy Shearer share this thoughtful story and find out. 
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The Bird of a Thousand Colours

Here’s a beautiful quest story for those of you who aren’t keen on scary tales. It’s filled with magic and drama and told by veteran storyteller from Northern Ireland Liz Weir. It’s about a princess, a king, a horse with magic powers, and a boy who struggles to read. 
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Jack and the Magic Horse

Take one sad ghost, a haunted house and seven semi-brave brothers and you have the ingredients for a perfect Halloween story told by Cat Weatherill. Be a little bit afraid.

This story is scary, but not too scary. 
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Bring Me a Light!

A sweet old woman sets off on a quest to solve the mystery of some missing eggs. Her search leads her to Hecate the Queen of the Witches who sets the old woman trembling. What will she find there waiting in the shadows? A goddess with the face of a lion, the body of a snake, and the horns of a bull? And can she get the answers she’s seeking? Listen to storyteller Sarah Liisa Wilkinson and find out.  
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Queen of the Witches

As we approach Halloween, here is a funny, witchy story for you from Germany. A young woodcutter has an accident with an axe and is healed by a girl who comes across him in the woods. Love blooms, but the woodcutter’s friends warn him that this strange girl may well be a witch. He follows her to a witch’s gathering and in a moment of fury, she turns the woodcutter into a donkey. But she doesn't know how to undo the spell. How can they untangle this tricky problem? Listen to talented storyteller Lucy Lill and find out.
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The Witch and the Donkey

Molly and the Skeleton. This is a story from our archive. It was the first in our Super Great Scary Stories collection for owlets which we began in October 2022. It's our little gift for you this Halloween month. Recommended for ages 8 to 108! Molly is a traveler happily tramping the roads and sleeping under the stars, but when winter draws near she needs a warm place to sleep. She can stay in a big empty house on the hill -  but there is a catch…it's haunted. Will Molly make it through the night? Listen to Nick Henessey tell this old ghost story from England and find out. We have a rating system for our scary stories. We rate this story 😱😱😱, which means pretty darn scary!
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Molly and the Skeleton

One stormy October a long time ago in Cornwall in the UK, the waves were so high that none of the fisherfolk dared to go out on the sea to bring back fish. So people in the village were going hungry. This is the story of one man who dared to brave the stormy seas to try to catch some fish. Did he make it safely back?  Listen to Jason Buck tell this Cornish legend of ‘derring-do’ and find out. 
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Stargazy Pie

Mãui the demigod and trickster is fed up with his big brothers who won't let him go fishing with them. So Mãui decides to teach them a lesson by catching a fish bigger than any they've ever caught before. But he will be able to keep hold of it? Listen to storyteller Emmy Bidois tell this Mãori myth, and find out what happens. 
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Māui and the Giant Fish

Are you more like a fox, or more like a dog? Storyteller new to Super Great Kids’ Stories - Cara Silversmith, tells this moving tale from Scottish traveller the late Duncan Williamson. The story compares the freedom and danger of the wild outdoors, to the comfort, warmth and safety of the home. Listen to Cara tell this moving tale and decide which would you would rather be - a fox or a dog. Warning: This story could be a little unsettling. 
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Fox and Dog

A young boy is sent by his parents to become a priest, but really, all he wants to do is draw cats. He loves drawing cats, and dreams of becoming an artist. What he doesn’t know, is that this love of drawing cats will actually save his life. Listen to storyteller Tim Ralphs and find out how! 
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The Boy Who Drew Cats

What would you do if noisy animals were keeping you awake at night? Put your hands over your ears, burst into tears, or get someone big to go and ask them to be quiet! Listen to storyteller Wendy Shearer tell this fun, interactive story set in the rainforest in Bali and find out what grumpy gecko decides to do.  
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The Grumpy Gecko

This story is a selection from:  ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories - Can you imagine a cheeky fox inviting himself to your birthday party? What do you think might happen? Have a listen to this fun, interactive story told by Irish storyteller Kate Corkery and find out.
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Fox at a Party

Two beautiful stories from the 'mother of all storytellers' - Liz Weir from Northern Ireland. One is about two friends who meet a mermaid, and the other, a How and Why story from the US about a vain skunk. Listen to Liz’s wonderful tales and be inspired to tell your own. 
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The Mermaid's Gift and How Skunk Got its Smell.

Would you want a very loud frog for a pet? The children in this story do, and even manage to catch one, but they know their Mum won’t be happy. So they set him free and encourage him to go on a quest asking questions to each animal he meets. Listen to this funny story told by ace storyteller Amy Douglas, and laugh out loud.  
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The Wide-Mouthed Frog

Lion’s voice is soft and quiet. This makes it tricky for the animals to know when lion is out hunting, and keep safely out of his way.  So they need to find a way to get lion to roar. But no animal is brave enough to sort the problem. …. no one that is except for Unogwaja the trickster rabbit who comes up with a perfect plan. Listen to Gcina Mphlope tell this animated story from South Africa and find out how rabbit saves the day.  
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How the Lion Got His Roar

Kawariki is secretly in love with a shark man. Well, he wasn’t a shark when she fell in love with him, but her Dad who has magic powers, wants her to marry someone else, so he turns the man she loves into a shark. Eek!  Listen to Emmy Bidois tell this Maori tale, from Aotearoa (New Zealand) and see how the power of love, and help from a sea goddess helps solve this problem. 
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Kawariki and the Shark Man

Take one silly queen and a cook, and a pastry chef and a King, and some cute birds and some fuzzy bees and some mop slopping servants and some guards and nobles and advisors and one little stable boy and put them all together into the stomach of one small cat – and you’ve got a bit of a problem. Listen to genius storyteller Tim Ralphs weave his word magic while telling this story and enjoy the spectacular result. 
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The Cat that Ate the Palace

This story is a selection from:  ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories - Some people say, that if you catch a leprechaun, he will lead you to a pot of gold. Listen to Irish storyteller Kate Corkery, to see if Molly can get her granny a pot of gold?
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Molly and The Leprechaun

Goanna (a huge lizard) keeps stealing the fairies’ delicious wattleseed damper (bread dough). What can they do? Two plucky young fairies decide to teach that lizard a lesson. But their plan involves a dangerous trip into the humans' camp. Will they succeed? Listen to this exciting fairy tale from the Australian outback told by Evita the storyteller - and find out.
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Goanna and The Fairies

Pekko loves Pirkko but sadly, Pirkko’s father doesn’t like the idea. Then one day, Pekko rescues a witch from a bog and is rewarded with a strange stone whose magical powers change everything. Listen to Sarah Liisa Wilkinson tell this funny story from Finland and have a good laugh. Note this story is a bit ‘windy’ and mentions the word ‘fart’ a few times.  
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The Witch's Stone

What can Bonita the sheep do when El Lobo the wolf says he’s going to eat her? Why, trick him, of course, keep her cool, and trick him again, and then again! Listen to Anne Johnson tell this lively song story from Cape Verde about a hungry wolf and pretty tricky sheep.  
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Bonita the Tricky Sheep

Rabbit is up to his tricks again. This time he’s determined to keep all the meat for himself and his family and send wolf home with next to nothing. Will he succeed? Listen to this trickster tale told by Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation and find out. A little word of warning, if you love cows or even if you’re a vegetarian, you might want to listen to a different story. Gayle tells a beautiful story about a bird with big feet. Maybe try that one. 
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Rabbit Tricks Wolf

A Mexican farmer and his wife both love their white cow - as much as they love each other. A local priest is very keen to have it, and comes up with a sneaky plan. Will the priest get his way, or will love, and a little trickery from the farmer’s wife win the day? Listen to Tim Ralphs, a talented storyteller new to Super Great Kids’ Stories– and find out. 
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The White Cow

Crocodile is not well, and needs some monkey liver soup to get better. But how can crocodile find a monkey willing to hand over his liver? Crocodile comes up with a cunning plan to trick a monkey – but sometimes even tricksters get tricked! Listen to writer and storyteller Wendy Shearer tell this witty tale from Trinidad and Tobago and enjoy. 
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Monkey Liver Soup

What would you do if a green-skinned, big, snotty-nosed long-clawed hairy monster with green legs, and red eyes came a knocking at your door? The tough old woman in this story from the North of England knows what she wants and it isn’t to be eaten by a monster so she has to use her wits to trick him. Will she succeed? Listen to this funny story told by storyteller new to super great kids’ stories - Lucy Lill, and find out
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The Old Woman Up the Hill

Deep in the forest, a brother and sister live a simple life hunting and living off the land. But one day, the brother sets a trap for a bird— imagine his surprise when he catches a talking eagle! And this wasn’t just a talking eagle, this eagle could also SING! And each time he sang, something magical happened. Will the brother take pity on the eagle, and release him from the trap? Listen to Hana Baba from the podcast Folktales from Sudan - tell this moving song-story, and find out. 
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Loloba and the Eagle

Anne Johnson from the London storytelling charity Everyday Magic tells this moving European story about a family which is unexpectedly forced to flee their home and seek shelter elsewhere. Where will they sleep and how will they find food?  Listen to Anne tell this moving story enhanced with beautiful songs and find out. 
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Stone Soup

This story is a selection from:  ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories - 

Would you like to turn into a bird and fly off on an adventure? The two friends in this story did just that – but did they make it  back home? Listen to Kim telling this story from Argentina and find out. (Warning - this story has a witch in it, but she’s a good witch so it’s not very scary.)
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The Owl Girls and The Witch

In this fun how and why story from South Africa a little tortoise is frustrated at not looking as interesting as all the other animals. In the end she finds a way to stand out, but not quite as she planned. Listen to Gcina Mhlophe from Durban in South Africa to find out how the tortoise got her cracked shell.
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The Queen of the Tortoises

In this lively story, Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation in the US illustrates how Rabbit's habit of playing tricks on his friends backfires, and leaves him with the stubby little tail he has to this day. 
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How Rabbit Tricked Otter

We all love stories, but where did they come from? Listen to Wangari tell this lively and imaginative how and why story from South Africa which explains all. 
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How Stories Came Into the World

Have you ever wondered why the sun comes up once rooster starts crowing?
Listen to Kim telling this lively, interactive song-story from China and find out.
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Why Rooster Brings the Sun

This story is a selection from:  ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories.

We’re going to release one popular story from our archive -  each month on a Wednesday in the middle of the month. 

This episode was the first to be released on our podcast. It’s a ‘How and Why’ story retold by Tuup. He’s been telling this story for many years. He first read it in a book called: 'Whale in The Sky' by Anne Siberell' (Puffin 1991) and was inspired to work it into a version of his own. 

There are many stories about powerful birds and big fish told across the American Pacific Northwest. Happy Listening! 
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Why the Whale has a Sad Song - a story from the Indigenous people of North America’s Pacific Northwest

Have you ever wondered why the sea is salty? All you need is one hungry girl, a rich but mean brother and a sprinkling of magic.

Dominic Kelly explains all - in this imaginative ‘how and why’ story from Sweden.
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Why the Sea is Salty

The first of May isn’t just a celebration of summer and dancing round the maypole. Some Europeans believe it’s the date when witches gather to cause trouble. Guest storyteller Emily Hanna-Grazebrook from dragonflytales.uk shares a slightly scary witchy story to mark this magical day. Will the young witches appease the angry mob, or will their frantic spells make things worse? Listen to Emily’s gripping version of a tale from Estonia and find out!  
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The Two Silly Witches

A loyal cockerel sets off on a quest to help his owner who is short of money.  Amazingly, the bird finds gold, but a rich man steals it and then tries to kill him.  Can the bird escape and return to reward his master?  Listen to this rollercoaster of a story from Eastern Europe told by storyteller -  Justine de Mierre, and find out. Can you join in the fun rhyme as you listen?     
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The Cheeky Cockerel

A little rabbit who talks too much - is chosen to be the messenger for the animals who lead their community - known as the Tribal Council. Unfortunately, that rabbit just doesn’t know when to be quiet. Can the bigger animals silence him? Listen to Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation tell this moving story with an important message. Note to the grown-ups: this story is a bit unsettling, but all works out fine in the end.
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Tsisdu (Rabbit)

An old English folk tale which explains why birds build their nests differently. And shows the importance of listening carefully. Which bird will end up with the best nest? Listen to Wangari the storyteller and find out.   
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The Best Nest

In this tale from the Cherokee Nation, we hear about poor meadowlark who is a handsome bird, but unhappy with his big feet which he thinks are ugly. His friend grasshopper insists he must have been given them for a reason. Listen to storyteller Gayle Ross, share this moving tale – passed on by her grandmother - and learn how meadowlark discovers that big feet can actually save lives! 
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The Bird With Big Feet

A double story week with two song-stories told by Kim. The first is a funny little tale about a sweet-smelling skunk. And the second is a thoughtful story from China about a frog who is encouraged by a turtle to leave his small home and embrace adventure in the big wide world.  
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Sweetie the Skunk & Frog in a Well

Imagine catching a turtle and taking it home, only to discover that the turtle has turned into a lovely woman. That's what happens to a fisherman im this story from the Greek Island of Kasos. Add in a jealous king, a funny little man and some magic powers, and you have the makings of a marvellous tale told beautifully by storyteller Despina Ariou. Happy listening! 
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Sigomio & the Turtle Woman

Do you like monsters? What! How can anyone like monsters? Well in this story from the US, a young boy called Jimmy does not like them, but a monster decides that he really likes Jimmy’s belly button, pops it in his button bag and flies off with it. Listen to this fun story told by storyteller new to super greatkids’ Stories - Dominic Kelly, and learn what it’s like to lose a belly button.
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The Belly Button Monster

An East African chain story from Kenya about a community which pulls together to rescue some important cows which have been stolen from the village. Will the elders be able to persuade Kamankura the lead warrior to track down the thieves? And will Ciari agree to dance with Kamankura? Listen to Wangari and find out.
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