Family Folktales
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Family Folktales
What is Family Folktales? Think of it as story time on demand. Whether you're running errands, trying to make dinner, or getting little someones ready for bed, you can listen to a story or two. The stories may be new to you or old favorites. They may even be different, possibly gorier, versions of t...
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Fortune and the Wood-Cutter
After twenty years of chasing fortune to no avail, a poor wood-cutter takes to his bed so fortune can catch him.
Blockhead-Hans
A princess declares she will marry the most well-spoken suitor, and two well-educated brothers set off with the blessing of their father. But their no...
The Tale of a Tortoise, and a Mischievous Monkey
Two Brazilian tales of tricksters in one! First comes Tortoise, who outwits everyone from a whale to a wily fox; and next up is a monkey, full of spit...
The Brown Bear of Norway
A princess declares she will marry an enchanted prince, The Brown Bear of Norway; when that happens, she learns that she will have to face years of di...
The Brown Bear of Norway
A princess declares she will marry an enchanted prince, The Brown Bear of Norway; when that happens, she learns that she will have to face years of di...
The Prince and the Three Fates
A king is told by fairies that his infant son’s life will be ended by a crocodile, a serpent, or a dog. Is there any way for the princeling to avoid h...
The Prince and the Three Fates
A king is told by fairies that his infant son’s life will be ended by a crocodile, a serpent, or a dog. Is there any way for the princeling to avoid h...
The Monkey and the Jellyfish
When the sea-queen becomes ill only the liver of an ape can cure her. A turtle is able to capture a monkey and bring him back, but what will happen wh...
The Monkey and the Jellyfish
When the sea-queen becomes ill only the liver of an ape can cure her. A turtle is able to capture a monkey and bring him back, but what will happen wh...
Don Giovanni de la Fortuna
A once-wealthy man makes a deal with the devil that will bring him unlimited money if he can hold up his end of the deal. Who will come out on top?
Don Giovanni de la Fortuna
A once-wealthy man makes a deal with the devil that will bring him unlimited money if he can hold up his end of the deal. Who will come out on top?
How the Dragon was Tricked
A young man delights in playing cruel tricks on others until he is brought before the king. The king gives him a chance to save his own life: all he n...
How the Dragon was Tricked
A young man delights in playing cruel tricks on others until he is brought before the king. The king gives him a chance to save his own life: all he n...
The Witch
Two children are sent by their cruel stepmother to serve her mother – a witch. What gifts might their grandmother give them to help them escape her cr...
The Witch
Two children are sent by their cruel stepmother to serve her mother – a witch. What gifts might their grandmother give them to help them escape her cr...
The Story of the Fisherman and his Wife
After a fisherman tells his wife of the unusual fish he caught and released (it was really an enchanted prince!), she convinces him to go back to the...
The Story of the Fisherman and his Wife
After a fisherman tells his wife of the unusual fish he caught and released (it was really an enchanted prince!), she convinces him to go back to the...
The Marvellous Musician
A lonely fiddler’s music attracts three interested pupils – a wolf, a fox, and a hare – who are not his ideal students. How will he get out of teachin...
The Marvellous Musician
A lonely fiddler’s music attracts three interested pupils – a wolf, a fox, and a hare – who are not his ideal students. How will he get out of teachin...
Rosanella
Two fairies both seek to be elected the Queen of the Fairies; which will perform the greatest wonder, and therefore win the election?
Rosanella
Two fairies both seek to be elected the Queen of the Fairies; which will perform the greatest wonder, and therefore win the election?
The White Cat
A king sets his three sons tasks to decide who will inherit his kingdom. A mysterious white cat helps the youngest compete the first two tasks; will h...
The White Cat
A king sets his three sons tasks to decide who will inherit his kingdom. A mysterious white cat helps the youngest compete the first two tasks; will h...
In the Land of Souls
After the death of his bride-to-be, a man begins a trek to The Land of Souls where he hopes to be reunited with his beloved.
In the Land of Souls
After the death of his bride-to-be, a man begins a trek to The Land of Souls where he hopes to be reunited with his beloved.
The Story of the King who Would See Paradise
After conversing with a holy man, a king tells him he would like just a glimpse of Paradise, as it was difficult for him to understand what he could n...
The Story of the King who Would See Paradise
After conversing with a holy man, a king tells him he would like just a glimpse of Paradise, as it was difficult for him to understand what he could n...
The Magic Swan
Tired of being blamed for everything by his older brothers, a young man takes the advice of an old woman and steals a magic swan. Will this bird lead...
The Magic Swan
Tired of being blamed for everything by his older brothers, a young man takes the advice of an old woman and steals a magic swan. Will this bird lead...
Uraschimataro and the Turtle
A brave and bold young fisherman spares the life of a small turtle. In return, years later the turtle saves the fisherman and brings him to a castle b...
Uraschimataro and the Turtle
A brave and bold young fisherman spares the life of a small turtle. In return, years later the turtle saves the fisherman and brings him to a castle b...
How a Fish Swam in the Air and a Hare in the Water
A man finds a buried pot of gold and silver, but is hesitant to tell his over-sharing wife. How can he share the good fortune with his wife, while pro...
How a Fish Swam in the Air and a Hare in the Water
A man finds a buried pot of gold and silver, but is hesitant to tell his over-sharing wife. How can he share the good fortune with his wife, while pro...
The Ratcatcher
The perils of insisting on following an agreement exactly are detailed in this retelling of the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
The Ratcatcher
The perils of insisting on following an agreement exactly are detailed in this retelling of the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
The Three Little Pigs
Three little pigs are very happy in their homes of mud, cabbage, and brick. How happy will they be when the fox comes to visit?
The Three Little Pigs
Three little pigs are very happy in their homes of mud, cabbage, and brick. How happy will they be when the fox comes to visit?
Lucky Luck
Years after his father goes to war, a prince marries against the king’s stated wishes. When the prince’s loyal servant foils the king’s murderous plan...
Lucky Luck
Years after his father goes to war, a prince marries against the king’s stated wishes. When the prince’s loyal servant foils the king’s murderous plan...
A Fairy's Blunder
An unthinking fairy gives a devastating “gift” to the inhabitants of an island, and hundreds of years later the repercussions continue. Will she be ab...