The Pied Piper

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Werewolf at the Inn! A stranger comes to stay at The Silver Moon, and the innkeeper, Old Cobb is immediately on edge. There's something about the visitor that feels a little. ... Show More

Today's story is a Palestinian folktale adapted for you by Daniel Hinds. An old women named Halima prays for one more child. She is given Tunjur, a magical talking cooking pot, who brings home goods by tricking people into filling him with valuables. Draw us a picture of what you ... Show More

This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and th ... Show More

The town of Hamlin is dealing with difficulties of a rat infestation, and the townspeople have had enough. The Mayor hires a flute player called The Pied Piper for 1,000 guilders. The Pied Piper completes his task, but the Mayor refuses to pay. What... 

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time the no good, Troublemaking Trolls are trying to infest a beautiful island ecosystem with pesky, long-tailed rodents! Can you help Aunt M. figure out where to place h ... Show More

Join Birdie, your spirited conductor with the green baseball cap, aboard the magical Story Train as we journey through the enchanting Rainbow Tunnel to the sleepy town of Hamelin in Lower Saxony, Germany. But all isn't as it seems.An age-old tale unfolds of promises broken and th ... Show More

A mouse finds the perfect place to live, but it doesn't remain perfect for long. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailin ... Show More

Snoop, Sniffy, and Poot are led to an underground city of rats where sleepwalking, mysterious music, and a very strange smell are causing havoc in this subterranean society. It’s up to the Dog Detectives (+ Poot) to save the day. 

As a small town struggles to defend itself against cruel interlopers, the hour of vengeance draws ever closer. MUSIC: "Hallowed World" by EJRM and "Advent" by Ben Winwood, all rights reserved. https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon ... Show More

Granny MacDuff sits by the fire and reads the classic tale, The Malicious Musician Learns a Lesson. A musician wanders through the forest meeting animals who want to learn to make beautiful music. But the musician isn't very nice to them. Then he... 

Today’s new story, by a 7 year old from New Jersey named Alexandra, explores the never-ending real estate struggles between mice and humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.