Happy National Storytelling Week one and all!
This Shona story from Zimbabwe explains how cats came to live indoors.
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Storytime: A Royal Journey to Heaven
This Indian folktale cautions us against trying to be too clever. You never know where your cunning might lead!
Content warning: this story discusses death. It is suitable for ages 6 and upwards with supervision advised for under 11’s.
Storytime: the Monkey and the Butterfly
This folktale from the Philippines reminds us to never mess with mother nature!
Butterflies might look small and fragile but they have a big part to play in our ecosystem. Find out what happened when they were frightened away by monkeys.
Storytime: Why Māui Snared the Sun
This Hawaiian legend explains why we have the seasons and why you should always listen to your grandmother!
Storytime: Lazy Jack
A fun, silly old English folk tale story to cheer your spirits! If you enjoy it, please consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HelenTozerTales
This story is perfect for young hearts and old souls.
Storytime: Chandra and the Elephants
This mathematical folktale from India shows just how powerful a young girl with a head for numbers can be! When the foolish Raja underestimates her, Chandra uses exponential growth to teach him a lesson.
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Storytime: The Jellyfish and the Monkey
A loyal jellyfish pledges to save the Dragon Queen – but at what cost?
This Japanese story was originally sourced from ‘Japanese Fairy Tales’ by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Some details have been changed in this retelling.
Storytime: Stone Soup
If you only have a little you can’t share, right? Wrong! This European folktale shows us that if we each share a little we can feast together!
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Early years craft: Little red hen handprint
Have you heard the story of the little red hen?
Why not make your own little red hen, using washable paints, pens and your handprint?
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Did you know trees can talk?
Did you know that trees can talk?
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This story is a brilliant way to spark kids’ interest in ecology. Best for ears aged 6 and over. An original story inspired by ecologist Suzanne Simard’s TED talk ‘How trees talk to each other’.
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