World Fairytales in Order of Publication Page 4
The Tortoise and the Geese
A fable from India which shows why it’s wise to think before you open your mouth and speak.
The Golem of Prague
A Jewish Story for Halloween – not unrelated to Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein. The Rabbi of Prague made a bogey-man or “golem” which rebelled against him.
The Old Man and the Figs
A jewish tale, very old, wise and witty.
Swan Lake
A magical and Musical story includes a specially recorded song
Sadko
A musical story from Russia.
The Samurai and the Tea Master
Download the audio This traditional story from Japan is about the time a Samurai Warrior challenged a Tea Master to a duel. It shows how if you are the master of yourself, you can be the master of anything. The steadfastness of the Japanese character has been much on display during the aftermath of the [...]
Chicken Little
A fast paced and amusing story – but do be warned – some animals with cute names do get eaten by Foxy-Woxy. Look out for Cocky-locky, Ducky-daddles, Goosey- Loosey and Turkey-lurkey
Portia’s Puzzle
A romantic episode from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice which is a little like a fairytale.
Fairytales and legends including many that you have probably never heard before. Rumbustious and amusing, or gentle and spiritual, these tales are a world tour of stories ! We have adapted many of these stories especially for Storynory.