The Fisherman's Axe

Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think a ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic ... Show More

Today's story is an adaptation of a classic Greek myth written for you by Grace Hinds. Otus and Ephialtes, half-mortal sons of Poseidon, plan to overthrow the gods. Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, finds out and interferes. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the charac ... Show More

All aboard the Story Train! Find a comfy seat, we’re about to leave the station and you know what that means, we’re going someplace new! We’re in ancient Greece! And over there is a very famous storyteller named Aesop, who is penning one of his very famous fables! Today’s fable w ... Show More

Our narrator tells a great fishing story whicfh begins at the home of an old local fisherman with two beautiful daughters and continues with a battle of wits between he and a huge trout followed by some good country advice. 

Another fable from Aesop. 

<p>Tonight's bedtime story is The Happy Hunter and the Skillful Fisher. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In this story, the Happy Hunter swaps jobs with his brother, the Skillful Fisher for one day. The Happy Hunter loses his brother's prized hook. Will he be ... Show More

<p>Adrian Martinez (Stumptown, Lady and the Tramp) stars in this classic folktale about the big treasures a little honesty can bring.</p> <p>Visit our website, www.wbur.org/circleround and print out our coloring pages!</p> <p>-----------</p> <p>What does it mean to be “honest” ... Show More

Read the story 📚 👉 www.KatrinaHao.com Follow for updates www.facebook.com/EnglishwithKatrina 👍 This story has been rewritten and read by Katrina Hao; it is a classic from Aesop’s Fables called “The Travelers and the Sea”✨