Have you ever wondered how the elephant got his trunk, the leopard got his spots or the camel got his hump? Enjoy six imaginative animal tales adapted from Just So Stories on Stage by Julie Meighan. Featuring elephants, whales, armadillos, rhinoceroses and more, this child-friendly collection is filled with humour, adventure and wonderfully impossible explanations of the natural world.

This episode includes:

• How the Elephant Got His Trunk
• How the Leopard Got His Spots
• How the Camel Got His Hump
• How the Whale Got His Throat
• How the Armadillo Began
• How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin

Just So Stories on Stage is available from Amazon and other online booksellers. https://amzn.to/4xuSvnu

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Enjoy nine well-known stories from the Brothers Grimm in this special fairytale collection. Meet the helpful Elves and the Shoemaker, travel with the Musicians of Bremen, escape from the witch with Hansel and Gretel, and discover the secret name of Rumpelstiltskin.

Also included are Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Cat and the Mouse, The Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood and The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

These stories are adapted from my book *Grimm’s Fairytales on Stage*, a collection of short plays for children.

You can find the book here:

https://amzn.to/4zjfvrM

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Travel back to ancient Greece and meet gods, heroes and magical creatures in this collection of nine Greek myths. Hear the story of King Midas and his golden touch, follow Theseus into the Minotaur’s labyrinth, fly with Pegasus, search for the Golden Fleece with Jason and the Argonauts, and join Heracles on his amazing adventures.

Also included are Echo and Narcissus, Demeter and Persephone, Icarus and Daedalus, and Pandora’s Box. These stories are adapted from my book Greek Myths on Stage, a collection of short plays for children.

You can find the book here: https://amzn.to/4gwkDkK

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Discover the power of gratitude in this special story collection from Famous Fables, Fairytales and Folklore.

Meet a selfless butterfly, a boy with a magic paintbrush, a thankful turkey, a determined little engine, a friendly ghost and many more memorable characters. Each story encourages children to notice kindness, appreciate everyday experiences and understand how gratitude can be expressed through both words and actions.

This collection includes:

The Selfless Butterfly
The Magic Paintbrush
The Thankful Turkey
The Little Engine That Could
The Gratitude Garden
The Grateful Ghost
The Magic of Thankfulness
The Little Red Hen and the Importance of Gratitude
The Appreciative Apple Tree
The Princess Who Never Laughed
The Golden Goose
The Buddha and the Grieving Mother

These stories are adapted from Gratitude Stories on Stage. The book contains complete plays and creative drama workshops exploring gratitude, generosity, kindness, compassion and appreciation.

It is ideal for teachers, parents, drama groups, schools, assemblies, reader’s theatre, home education and shared family reading.

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Enjoy thirteen entertaining Aesop’s fables retold for children and families in this special story collection from Famous Fables, Fairytales and Folklore.

Meet a proud oak tree, a donkey disguised as a lion, a disappointed fox, two travellers facing a bear, a jealous camel, some courageous little mice and many more memorable characters.

This collection includes:

The Oak Tree and the Reeds
The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin
The Fox and the Grapes
The Bear and the Two Travellers
The Fox and the Stork
The Stag at the River
The Monkey and the Fox
The Bear and the Bees
The Frogs Who Wanted a King
The Donkey and the Wolf
The Monkey and the Jealous Camel
The Elephant and the Mouse
The Dog and His Reflection

Each short story explores an important lesson about friendship, kindness, leadership, courage, pride, greed and recognising our individual strengths.

These stories have been adapted from Julie Meighan’s book More Aesop’s Fables on Stage: A Collection of Plays for Children. The book contains complete, child-friendly plays with flexible casting, simple dialogue and minimal props. It is ideal for schools, drama groups, assemblies, reader’s theatre, home education and shared reading.

Buy More Aesop’s Fables on Stage here:

https://amzn.to/4wdu655

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Welcome to Famous Fables, Fairytales and Folklore, where classic stories from around the world are brought to life through engaging storytelling for children, families and anyone who loves timeless tales.

In this special collection, you'll hear inspiring Buddha stories about kindness, patience, generosity, compassion, courage, wisdom and finding peace. From The Enlightenment of the Buddha to The Greedy Crow, The Buffalo and the Monkey, The Noble Monkey, The Buddha and Angulimala, and many more, each story offers a gentle message that still resonates today.

These podcast episodes are adapted from my book Buddha Stories on Stage, a collection of simple plays for children that can be used for classrooms, reader's theatre, assemblies, drama groups and home learning. If you'd like to perform these stories or read the original play scripts, you can find Buddha Stories on Stage on Amazon or visit Drama Start Books.Com for more books and teaching resources. https://amzn.to/3TKbCMa

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Enjoy 18 classic Aesop’s fables retold for children in a simple, engaging storytelling style.

In this special episode of Famous Fables, Fairytales and Folklore, you’ll hear well-known stories including The Lion and the Mouse, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Fox and the Crow, The Sun and the North Wind, The Ant and the Dove and many more.

Each story is short and easy to follow, with memorable animal characters and a simple moral at the end.

Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, car journeys, classrooms, early-years settings and family listening.

These stories are adapted from Aesop’s Fables on Stage by Julie Meighan.

If you enjoy the stories, you can find Aesop’s Fables on Stage on Amazon.

https://amzn.to/4hh2LLJ

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The Story of a Mother, a touching Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a mother’s journey to save her child, facing love, loss, and sacrifice.

The Old House, a touching Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a lonely old man, a curious boy, and a wooden soldier that keeps memories alive.

The Shadow, a mysterious fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a scholar whose shadow comes to life, gaining power while he loses everything.