2022 is the year of the Tiger. People born in the year of the Tiger are courageous and adventurous. But the Tiger did not always represent those characteristics – as this story shows.

A crazy and fun story about some bad-behaved city kids who cause big trouble in a village and have to face the wrath of the members of the old people’s home. It’s written by Jana’s daughter Sophie, aged 11. At the end we announce a story writing competition. Listen out for details and send us your stories!

A story about clever Judith and brave Jimmy Mouse. A grand portrait of a cat is hanging on the wall of the cafe. The mice who live there are convinced it comes alive at night. What is the truth of the mystery? Sponsored by Athletic Greens.

Two musical Greek myths about the origins of the Lyre and the flute. The characters include the Sun God Apollo, Hermes the Messenger when he was a baby, Pan the woodland flute player, and King Midas of the Golden Touch. Sponsored by Little Passports.

The Monkey is back! He’s found gold in the river, and he plans to exchange it with the man for bananas. Will the Monkey be rich? Or will the man get the better of him? And what does the Tiger think of these golden plans?

A story from India about a couple that tricks a hungry bear into bringing them half a ton of wood.

Two funny stories about our tricky Monkey. The are both about wanting the impossible! In the first, Baby Bushcat wants to be a monkey – so he can play and have fun all day. In the second story, the Monkey wants to fly – but ends up falling – for a trick – and literally falling too! Thank you to Wondery for supporting the show. Check out Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling for fun and education.

Wishing you prosperity for the Year of the Rabbit with this traditional Chinese story about the Moon Rabbit.

The Bear is throwing a birthday party. Should he ask the tricky Monkey to play the music for him?

Happy Valentines! A folk tale from England about an honest boy who wants to marry his sweetheart – and receives some magical help.