Jan's Storytelling Club: Recent Episodes
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Maria’s Gift Ages 7 and Up Maria’s life is hard but she faces it with courage. She does all that she can for her family, despite the cruelty of others, there in that little village where she lives. Then she goes a journey and meets unusual strangers. What will that meeting bring her? Click on the […]
Nagila and Navoma and Na Ages 9 and up Three young women make wishes for when they are married. Their wishes are granted. They even get to marry a prince. But will this bring them happiness? Click on the link and find out. A story from Africa. 11:42 mins. This story has to do with […]
Gold Tree and Silver Tree Ages 11 and up A queen and her daughter go walking. They come to a glen and a brook. “Am I not the fairest in all the world?” the queen asks the fish that swims there. “No,” says the fish, “You are not.” What happens next? Who is the fairest? […]
Lion, Hyena and Rabbit. A Story in a Story Ages 11 and up Three animals decide to hunt together but then there is a problem. This is a story that is more serious than you might think when you first hear it. It’s a story that meant something special to at least one listener. Click […]
The Salmon Cariad Age 7 and up On a moonlit night, a young man goes to the river to fish. He catches a salmon but what happens next is beyond his imagining. He goes a journey he was not expecting. Where does he travel? Click on the link to listen and find out. A story […]
Tiddy Mun Ages 7 and Up Scary creatures live in the marshes but Tiddy Mun is the people’s helper. He walks at night, they hear him laughing. He has saved them over and over again but will he come to save them now? Click on the link to listen and find out. A story from […]
Wise Father, Wise Daughter Ages 7 and Up Paul comes to Canada because he has been driven out of his own country for the colour of his skin. He starts a business but he is growing older. How will he choose which one of his daughters should inherit? Click on the link and listen to […]
The Old Woman in the Woods Ages 7 and Up When Jack gets turned out of home for his laziness he meets an old woman in the woods. First she asks him to take off his jacket, then it’s his boots and then…. What comes next? You’ll have to click on the link and […]
How Ti-Jean Became a Fiddler Ages 7 and up Ti-Jean’s brothers set out to seek their fortunes but they are more likely to be thrown in prison than win the promised bride. Can T-Jean help? He certainly means to. Where does the fiddle come in? Click on the link to find out. A story from […]
The Legacy Age 9 and up The advice of a dying old man to his son seems simple but there is a riddle in it that holds a richer gift. A story from Palestine. Click on the link and listen. 3.41 mins. Was the advice wise? Would you follow it? Leave a comment for […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnsA_MpVi3c. Age 11 and up A mysterious girl appears in the moonlight. She walks across the water but can she stay? Magic and mystery. Also a chance to see me in action. A story from Wales. 7.54 mins. There’s a moment of carelessness. What does it mean to you? Leave your comment below. Story origin […]
Ivan Crookback Age 7 and up Ivan goes looking for a way for a way to change himself. The journey is long but he is determined. What will he find? Will he be rewarded? A new twist on an old story from Brittany. 13.26 mins. I reshaped this story because I have friends like Ivan, […]
The Young Horseman Age 7 and up The Young Horseman sets out from his village, seeking for a wife. He meets an old man on the road. Will the old man help him? What will happen when he picks those lemons from that tree? Click on the link to listen. An African story. 10.10 […]
Horse for Sale Age 7 and up. A terrible plague has struck this boy’s village. Everyone has been blinded. He must go on a journey to help them but he must remember his grandfather’s instructions every step of the way. Can he succeed? What will happen? Click on the link and find out. A story […]
01 Jack and the Walnut Age 9 and up As always, Jack gets himself into trouble. He wants to help his elderly mother. He causes havoc instead. Recorded live. A story from Scotland. 6.55 mins Did this story make you think? Leave a comment below. Story origin for me: Scottish teller Bea Ferguson who […]
01 The Child Who Looked to Herself 2 Age 7 and up. Her family is poor and she is the youngest of five sisters. Winter is upon them and she has so little to wear. What will she do? How will she manage? Click on the link and find out. A story from Greece. 8.10 […]
The Magic Wand 2 Age 9 and up. A magician comes to a market and he has a magic wand. A homeless boy comes to watch him. Can the magician help? Click the link, listen and hear. A story from Africa. 2.20 mins Why does that boy want what he wants? Leave a […]
Cap O’Rushes 3 Age 7 and up A daughter is left to wander the world when she makes her father angry. She comes to a marsh where reeds are growing. What will happen? Can she prove her father wrong? Click on the link to find out. A story from England. 11.53 mins. This […]
The Old Woman and the Rock Age 7 and up World Maker has left the old woman alone on her island. She asks for a rock as her companion. “You can have any rock,” World Maker tells her but then he wants to change his mind. Click on the link to find out what […]
01 The Selkie Wife Age 11 and up. She is a seal and her skin is stolen. Now she must live upon the land. Can she forget, be happy? Click on the link and listen. A story from Scotland. 7:34 mins What do you think about the ending? Leave your comment below. Story origin for […]