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: 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.
