Speaker Stories: Recent Episodes
Isla Bristol
A collection of children's stories read by the Preschool Teachers at Turtle Island Children's Center in Vermont.
A little girl excitedly goes off with a tricky Fly-by-Night, but must find her own way home when she is left stranded in some magical woods. A Fairy Tale, written by Terry Jones. Read by Isla.
A cunning mouse keeps himself safe from danger in the woods. But there is one threat that he does not expect to stumble across, and he must be especially clever to outsmart it. Written by Julia Donaldson. Read by Jo.
A princess hatches a plan to help her father, who is a VERY silly king. A Fairy Tale, written by Terry Jones. Read by Isla.
A child in school thinks about what it means to be kind, and the impact that kindness can have. Written by Pat Zietlow Miller. Read by Katrina.
The beloved story of Max, and his journey to where the Wild Things are. Written by Maurice Sendak. Read by Jo. (Includes a piece of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring")
The story of an incredibly large and lonely Turtle, and the friends that he finds. Inspired by the Native American creation myth. Written by Kevin Sherry. Read by Jo.
A young pastry-maker helps a dangerous monster discover his sweet tooth. Written by Terry Jones. Read by Isla.
Three robbers steal a magical glass cupboard, soon paying the price for their greediness. A Fairy Tale about the importance of giving, and not just taking. Written by Terry Jones. Read by Isla.
A group of people—all with giant noses—learn to be happy with themselves just the way they are. A Fairy Tale, written by Terry Jones. Read by Isla.
A horse made out of cake leaves his home in search of friendship. A Fairy Tale, written by Terry Jones. Read by Isla.
A fibbing tiger learns his lesson about lying, with the help of some magical intervention. A Fairy Tale, written by Terry Jones. Read by Isla.