Elves and the Shoemaker

Today's episode is a classic children’s story written for you by Carl Sandburg. Listen along to this famous nonsense story! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Narcissus and Echo! Our retelling of the classic Greek myth about the most beautiful and self-centered man in the world! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games li ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Animal Jam! Dylan is hoping for a peaceful day playing guitar in the woods, but when he runs into basically every predator that lives in the forest, he feels anything but peacefu ... Show More

The Story Train is visiting a shoe shop! I wonder if we’re here to do some holiday shopping?Hmm…let’s find out! Today’s story is about a shoemaker who is visited by some very talented and hard working elves! It’s called, “The Elves and the Shoemaker”. 

In this Brothers’ Grimm fairytale, beautifully told by Simone Schümmelfeder – a poor cobbler discovers elves in his house, and finds they’re remarkably good at lending a hand and helping him out of poverty. But what happens when he wants to help them back? Have a listen to Simone ... Show More

Welcome to another story from the Land of Nod! Today's story is another classic from the brother's Grimm and was collected in the first volume of Children's and Household Tales all the way back in 1812! It was actually the first of three stories about rascals of elves and if you ... Show More

A cheerful tailor and a cautious shoemaker take a journey together, and along the way, they learn surprising lessons about friendship, trust, and how differently people can see the world. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimmest. Want more episodes now? List ... Show More

Today’s new story takes us to the Great Shoe Forest, where an ancient grudge between shoes and socks is brought to life by 6 year old Rowan from Pennsylvania. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Join us for the captivating story of Karen and her mesmerizing red shoes, exploring themes of vanity, kindness, and the true essence of beauty. Perfect for kids who love adventure, mystery, and heartwarming lessons. 

<p>Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show, Evil) and Madhur Jaffrey (Madhur Jaffrey's Curry Nation, I Feel Bad) co-star in this Indian story about a wise king, a generous shoemaker, and a priceless pair of shoes.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https ... Show More