There are some classic tales that are good to nestle into, some storytelling staples if you will but it’s also fun to take those stories and tweak them a little. Take the protagonist on an adventure outside of their usual walk in the woods, or change up the time frame for a brand new spin and it’s those kind of stories we’re bringing to you in this episode; Jack tales and Cinderella stories that break away from the traditional mold.

Jack and the Singing Leaves by Bill Harley (1:38)

Distracted Jack heals a bird with a broken wing that tells him to give a branch of singing leaves to the princess on her birthday. Learn more about Bill Harley by visiting: www.billharley.com

11 Cinderellas (France and Mi'kmaq) by Mary Hamilton (28:30)

From her album “Sisters All...and One Troll” this is only a small segment of a greater work that tells the entire Cinderella story from the entrance of the wicked stepmother to happily ever after by intertwining Cinderella stories from around the world. Learn more about Mary Hamilton by visiting: www.maryhamilton.info

Ashy Pet by Milbre Burch (35:17)

Cinderella as told in the Appalachian mountains. Learn more about Milbre Burch by visiting: www.kindcrone.com

Stupid Jack with Beanstalk by Willy Claflin (50:18)

Moral of this fractured tale: as long as you’re very very rich, it’s okay to be very very stupid. Learn more about Willy Claflin by visiting: www.willyclaflin.com