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A farmer notices that his cows have stopped giving milk, and that a creepy looking Elder Tree has suddenly appeared in the middle of his feld. Are the two things connected? Find out by listening to Tiernan tell this old English Witchy Tale. We rate this story at two screams medium scary.

Jason Buck tells the scary fairytale of Molly Whuppie - a traditional Scottish tale about a clever youngest sister who outsmarts a thuggish giant and tricks him out of all his riches. Jason conjures up a magnificently scary giant complete with terrifying sound effects. We rate this stroy at 3 screams out of 3. Pretty darn scary. But of course it has a fairytale happy ending for Molly and her sisters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Mary didn’t like bedtime and found all sorts of excuses to avoid going to bed. So, when she saw a face at her bedroom window with ruby, red lips, her mum didn’t believe her. Argh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A young boy captures a magical glowing bird whose feathers shine and burn like flames. The bird uses its powers to help the boy defeat Bonio - a scary talking skeleton. A Russian fairytale, brilliantly told by Nell Phoenix. We rate this scarytale at two screams out of three. Fairly scary but of course, good wins out in the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is a boy who is very good at concentrating on what he wants. So when he sets off to catch rabbits, he's not much troubled by news of a seven-headed giant who's rampaging through the forest. So how will he react when the giant finally crosses his path? Listen to Tiernan who told us The 'Ghost of the Bloody Finger' and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A poor fisherman feels sorry for a talking fish and throws it back into the sea. In turn, he's given magical help to make his life better. Will his greedy wife be happy with their new, improved home? Listen to storyteller Danielle Free and find out.

Two thought-provoking Sun and Moon stories to celebrate our sixth birthday: one from Alton and one from Kim. Alton's story - marks the brightest moon of the year - the harvest moon (Sept 25th.) The Wind and the Sun is an Aesop's fable from Greece about the power of persuasion over brute force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A young prince sets out on a challenging quest to catch a magical thief. Help comes from an unexpected source – a grey wolf! Enjoy this beautiful fairytale from the Grimm brothers enhanced with songs composed and sung by storyteller Anne Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A greedy King wants to reach the moon so he can capture it and make it part of his kingdom. Is that a good idea? No of course not, but you know how foolish kings can be. Listen to this story from the Dominican Republic told by Juliana Marin and find out if he succeeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung tells two tales from Korea.'The Magic Spring' is an upbeat tale about an old couple who discover a magical stream which transforms their lives - and, 'The Story Bag' is a slightly dark tale about what can happen when we don’t look after our stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A little old man finds a stinky old cooking pot in the forest and takes it home to his little old wife as a present. ‘Strange gift ‘– you might well think. But tada! This pot is about to change their lives. Listen to Nell Phoenix tell this delightfully silly story from China and discover how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Countryside Ranger - who works too much, stops seeing the beauty in nature. Thanks to a magical godess, he ends up happy as a skylark. Listen to this heart-warming song-story from Xanthe Gresham and feel your spirits soar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Storyteller Nell Phoenix tells this entertaining story about a little chick who thinks the sky is falling - after an acorn hits his head. Bravely, he sets off with a growing group of feathered friends to warn the farmer but a trickster fox is lying in wait. Will the little chick be fooled by Foxy Loxy or will he escape? Listen to Nell having fun with this traditional English tale and find out.

A small snake befriended by two young boys turns into a big problem. Listen to storyteller Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation tell this gripping story and find out what the boys decide what to do and why there is a strong bond between the Thunder beings and the Cherokees. Warning - this story features young boys who use weapons to hunt and kill animals, and a frightening snake. It’s also beautifully told, so if you’re feeling brave, hold the hand of a grown-up and have a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A small snake befriended by two young boys turns into a big problem. Listen to storyteller Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation tell this gripping story and find out what the boys decide what to do and why there is a strong bond between the Thunder beings and the Cherokees. Warning - this story features young boys who use weapons to hunt and kill animals, and a frightening snake. It’s also beautifully told, so if you’re feeling brave, hold the hand of a grown-up and have a listen.