Wed, 31 March 2010  In this folktale from Panama, a little rabbit and his Tia Monica outwit a fox, a tiger, and a lion, all of whom want to eat him for lunch. Read by Joan. Comments[0] |
Wed, 31 March 2010  When sassy old Dog tricks Alligator, king of the swamps, it starts a feud that continues to this day in the Louisiana bayous. Read by Mary. Comments[0] |
Thu, 21 May 2009  Know someone who talks too much? Have them listen to this and maybe they'll get the hint. Read by tica.The Talkative King, from Eleven Turtle Tales by Pleasant DeSpain. Illustrations by Joe Schlichta. Copyright 1994. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. |
Fri, 11 January 2008  Gecko may be small, but he has a giant-sized problem. Every night he is awakened by the fireflies outside his window. And when Gecko doesn't get his rest, he gets a little grumpy. Read by Annie. Comments[0] |
Fri, 2 February 2007 Este es un divertido cuento acerca de Juan, un niño que trata de hacer todo bien, pero termina haciendo todo mal. Juan sale de su casa a buscar trabajo, primero en una finca y después en una tienda. Aunque su trabajo es sencillo, Juan siempre encuentra la manera de cometer errores. Este es un cuento puertorriqueño que ha estado entreteniendo a los niños por muchos años. Leído por Millie. Comments[1] |
Fri, 17 November 2006 This story is an adapted Brothers Grimm fairytale about a poor maiden who hopes her dreams come true when the prince starts looking for a bride. Read by Emily. Comments[0] |
Thu, 19 October 2006 This folktale, adapted and performed by Ella from Grandfather Tales by Richard Chase, is the story of a very forgetful boy named Jack. Despite a series of misadventures and misunderstandings, Jack eventually finds his way home, but does he return with the soap his mother sent him out for? Comments[1] |
Tue, 3 October 2006 Here's a classic folktale which illustrates the value of lending a helping hand. Read by Cricket. Comments[2] |
