Classic Folk Tales & Legends Stories
Timeless folktales and legends from many places, full of clever twists and memorable characters. Calmly told, with satisfying endings.
Stone Soup
A hungry soldier’s clever soup brings a guarded neighbor into sharing and teamwork.
The Chronicle of the Pancake
A runaway pancake boasts through a lively chase and meets a clever pig
The Golden Touch (King Midas)
A king’s wish for gold tests love, gratitude, and wiser choices.
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
A luminous girl found in bamboo brings wonder, longing, and a tender farewell
Pandora’s Box
A gentle myth of curiosity, consequences, and the steady light of Hope
The Chimaera - Bellerophon and Pegasus
A brave rider earns Pegasus’s trust to face the fiery Chimaera in Lycia
Perseus and Medusa
A brave quest with wise help, a mirrored shield, and safety restored at home
Theseus and the Minotaur
A brave prince faces the labyrinth to free his people from fear
The Master and His Pupil
A curious pupil opens a forbidden book and learns caution with power
The Gingerbread Man
A quick little cake races past pursuers until a clever fox stops him.
Tom, the Piper's Son
A hungry boy makes a wrong choice, faces consequences, and learns honest work
The Wond'rous Wise Man
A small-town wise man faces riddles, pride, and a prickly mishap
The Pomegranate Seeds (Persephone)
A mother’s search, an underground bargain, and the seeds that shape seasons
Old King Cole
A wandering fiddler becomes king and fills the palace with music and kindness.
Atalanta’s Race
A brave hunt in Calydon tests honor, jealousy, and family bonds
Mother Goose: Simple Simon
A gentle chain of silly mix-ups as Simple Simon tries and learns
Aladdin
A boy finds a mysterious lamp and learns to act with courage and care
The Jolly Miller
A lonely miller finds family and learns a new song beside the river Dee
How the Beggars Came to Town
A young prince rules for a day and learns how to help the truly needy wisely
The Little Man and His Little Gun
A tiny hunter learns hard lessons after a brookside mishap and a costly mistake
Three Wise Men of Gotham
Three men chase a reputation for wisdom, and learn what happens when pride takes the lead.
Humpty Dumpty
A curious egg explores a palace garden, finds friendship, and meets a fateful fall.
The Enormous Turnip
A hungry soldier finds hidden coins in a turnip and faces the King’s questions
The Man in the Moon
A lonely moon-dweller visits Norwich, meets warm helpers, and finds his way home
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Three goat brothers cross a bridge, outsmart a troll, and reach sweet grass
Sing a Song o' Sixpence
A small coin, a handful of rye, and a clever surprise at the King’s table