Tonight's Tale for Children is another old family favourite. One that has been lodged firmly in the hearts of adults and children alike for hundreds of years.  The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen, in it's original translated form from the 1843 text. I sincerely hope you enjoy listening as much as I did recording.
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Tales for Children - The Ugly Duckling

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A story of deduction and deception. A story of typewriters and fingerprints. A story of fortunes and family. A story, of our beloved English detective returning once again. Presenting, “A Case of Identity” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. ﻿-------
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Tales for Everyone - Sherlock Holmes in A Case of Identity

Tonight, we have a long overdue story of giant men, and giant dreams. A story of blue snow and blue calfs. A story of untamed wilderness and of untapped potential. A story, held in the hearts of millions.  Presenting, the first chapter of Paul Bunyan by James Stevens, published in 1925.  I really, truly hope you enjoy it., and I am sorry it took me so long to get a new piece of content out to you all. 
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Tales for Everyone - Paul Bunyan - First Chapter

Tonight, to celebrate 1 million listens, we have some personal thoughts and insight into my brain and the way I try and live my life, with a bit of inspirational ideas thrown in too. 
Presenting “A Matter of Scale" by Joe Fireside. 
I really, truly hope you enjoy it. And thank you all, so much, for helping me reach 1 million listens. 
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Wonders by the Fireside - A Matter of Scale - 1 Million Listen Special

Tonight, we have a story about heroes and villains. A story about rebuilding a shattered world. A story about doing your best and things not always working out. A story, about beginnings. 
Presenting “Foundation” written by me, Joe Fireside. 
I don't read my own stories here very often, and I really hope you enjoy it. 
And thank you all, so much, for helping me reach 1 million listens.  
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Tales for Everyone - Foundation

A story of fear, and dread. A story about dark histories, and darker deeds. A story about endurance, and determination. A story, about the power of the unknown.
Presenting “The Empty House” – written by Algernon Blackwood, published in 1906.
We are kicking off the spooky season with something pretty creepy, so I urge only adult listeners to proceed! 
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Tales for Children - The Ugly Duckling

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