Today’s stories come in a wide variety. From a kidnapped princess to a donkey smarter than a jealous farmer, each one has important lessons and is filled with suspense and laughter. One important lesson being that persistence is key to success. Listen carefully and you’ll catch glimpses of people being patient and being rewarded and others less patient that don’t find the same success. We hope that these stories will spark memories and stories of your own. We’ll be hearing from tellers like Jackie Kerin, Richard Martin, Octavia Sexton, and more.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Jack and Auntie Ugly” by Octavia Sexton from Jack Tales (28:06)

“Phar Lap the Wonder Horse” by Jackie Kerin (6:31)

“The Louse and the Flea” by Richard Martin from The Well of the World’s End and other Tales (7:12)

“The Jealous Farmer” by Mitch Capel from Gran’daddy Junebug: Great Stories for Young Folks (3:05)