Dragonfly Tales

Episode 5 - The Wisdom of Platypus with Amy Douglas


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Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.It's November and things have been going with a whizz and a bang!  On the 5th November, we celebrate Bonfire Night here in the UK, to commemorate the failed gunpowder plot of 1605.  A group of Catholic conspirators attempted to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament.  They failed, but we still celebrate today with bonfires and firework displays!  You can learn more about the Gunpowder Plot HERE.Today is also the 11th November, also known as Remembrance day or Poppy Day.  At 11am on the 11th November in 1918, the first world war finally came to an end.  So on this special day every year, people remember those who have died in all wars, not just WW1, by holding a two minute silence for them.   You can learn more about it HERE.Our first story this episode is from our guest teller Amy Douglas.  
Amy is a word-hoarder, a word-storer, a word-catcher and a word explorer.  She plays with words, riddles and puzzles.
She likes hide and seek, jumping in puddles, getting muddy, treasure hunts and has a favourite tree where she likes to sit with a book and an apple.
She lives in Shropshire, which is wild, magical and has stories hidden everywhere!  She's also written a book!  You can buy it HERE.And if you want to find out more about what she does, visit her website HERE.
Our second story is a very very old tale from the Australian Aboriginal people.   They do not have a written down language, so their wisdom is passed down through word of mouth, symbols and beautiful art work. Aboriginal people of Australia believe that the Dreamtime was way back, in the very beginning of time. Everything was created by ancestor spirits. They made the rivers, streams, water holes  hills, rocks, plants and animals. They believe the earth is sacred, and should be honoured and protected.   You can learn more about their culture, religion, landscape and animals HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at [email protected] and we will try our best to give you a shout out.
And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatMusic from

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