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Noah

A "vintage" reading by Natasha of Noah's Ark which we recorded in 2007 but have not previously released.

Astropup and the Ship of Birds

Astropup and the Parrot Major have flown into a giant spaceship shaped like a bird (see Astropup for Freedom). Now they explore the wonderful flying Ship of Birds. Astropup longs for home, but the Parrot wants to stay.

Orpheus

The ancient Greek story of Orpheus the musician, who traveled down to The Underworld to try and bring his bride back from the dead. Told in Bertie's verse. Tragic and sad .

Astropup for Freedom

Astropup is back on the launchpad, but when the parrot takes matters into his own beak, the mission goes horribly wrong.

How The Whale Got His Throat

Rudyard Kipling's Just So Story explains why whales can only eat the very smallest of things.

Astropup Returns

Natasha is taking a break for a few weeks, so say hello to Richard Scott who will is reading this adventure about a dog who travels to outer space.

The Vigilante Monkey

Theo the Monkey is outraged by the criminal behaviour of his zoo keeper, Mr. Grabber, and decides to fight for what is right

How the Tiger Got his Stripes

The Year of the Tiger starts of February 14 2010. We mark the Chinese New Year with a legend from Asia about How the Tiger Got His Stripes

Katie and the Cat who Talked

Katie, the ordinary witch, has a cat who can talk. But the cat not only talks, he gossips, and soon Katie finds that she is in trouble with her friends

King Thrushbeard

By the Brothers Grimm. The tale of a proud and haughty princess who refuses to marry because no man is good enough for her.

Gladys and the Big Deal

Our series about a girl band comes to an end. The chiX dream starts to come true, but they find that fame brings responsibilities and yet more hard work.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part Two

Sir Gawain faces must meet his destiny at the hands of the Green Knight on New Year's Day. In the meantime he must overcome a more delicate challenge to his honour.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part One

An audio drama. King Arthur's noblest knight, Sir Gawain, goes on a quest which tests is honour as much as his valour. A Storynory Special, adapted for the Medieval text.

The Christmas Cherry Tree

A medieval story for Christmas about a medieval knight who was so generous at Christmas that he gave away almost everything he had. A miracle of a cherries out of season restored his wealth.

Christmas in Space

The "Wicked Uncle" Jeff arranges for his relatives to spend Christmas in space. His generosity gives an ordinary family from London a chance to feel the marvel of creation and life at Christmas time.

Tyger Tyger Burning Bright

Download the audio (right click, save as) ( Of course, in modern English, “The Tyger” would be “The Tiger”.) We present three “songs” by the poet and artist, and Londoner, William Blake (1757-1827). His Songs of Innocence and Experience were intended to be sung, but the melodies are now lost. Many [...]

The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor

An Ancient Egyptian tale about a shipwrecked sailor who is washed up on a desert island and meets a giant serpent. One of the oldest stories ever written down, it is really several stories within a story.

The Luck of the Wicked Uncle

Do you believe in luck? - the mum in this story does - and her stars say she's going to have a terrible weekend. Uncle Jeff (who is not really wicked) believes we make our own luck, and comes to the rescue.

Samson and Delilah

The epic and tragic story of the man who combines the strength of a lion with the sweetness of honey. And of course of Delilah who is his downfall.

The Watermelon Prince

A story from Vietnam that tells how the delicious fruit, the watermelon, came to Vietnam. A king adopts a boy who grows up into a wise prince. His bother plots against him and he is banished to an island where he discovers a sumptuous new fruit.

Life is a Circus

A single song by the chiX our fictional girl band. This is the chiX first "Single" and their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest - Save it on your iPod - send it to all your friends !

Gladys and the Eurovision Song Contest

the chiX reach the Eurovision song contest : includes their song "Life is A Circus" - the climax of our story about a fictional girl band and their brainy younger sister, Gladys.

The Wicked Witch of the West

We bring you a single chapter from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by y L. Frank Baum. We chose this chapter in the spirit of Halloween - so expect a few scary moments when with wolves, bees, crows, and winged monkeys.

The Raven

Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!' Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'

The Wicked Prince

A dramatic story by Hans Christian Andersen about the overbearing arrogance of a prince who wages war on God. A tale of hubris and nemesis.

Tim The Tadpole?s Exams

Tim the Tadpole is very upset because Colin has called him stupid for not doing well at school. Bertie decides to help Tim with some advice on how to pass exams.

The Lioness and Small Respect

Two Aesop fables in one about a lioness - first her encounter with a mosquito, and then with a mouse. Plenty of wisdom to be had from these tales all round.

The chiX: First Round

The chiX perform in the first round of the Eurovision Song Contest and find out if they will represent Britain in the final in Istanbul

The Wizard Who Stole Katie?s Spells

We find out the identity of the thief who stole Katie's spell book and did all sorts of bad spells around school. The follow-up to The Witch Who Lost Her Spells.

The Brave Little Tailor

A tailor kills seven flies with one blow and boasts to the world of his strength. And then, by his cunning, he proves to giants and kings that he is indeed able to take on the mighty.

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