Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise

S01 E01 • Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017 • Oct 17

UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.

Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse

S01 E02 • Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017 • Oct 17

Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.

Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse

S01 E03 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.

The Fox and the Crow

S01 E04 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.

The Rabbit and the Fox

S01 E05 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?

The Sandalwood Princess

S01 E06 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.

The Crafty Jackal

S01 E07 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.

The Turtle and the Monkey

S01 E08 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.

The Clever Rooster

S01 E09 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.

The Pea Emperor

S01 E10 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?

The Rolling Rice Balls

S01 E11 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.

Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll

S01 E12 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.

Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes

S01 E13 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

A clever fox and a simple fox become friends after they encounter a hunter’s trap in this classic story ready by British singer Aston Merygold.

The Scared Hunters

S01 E14 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?

The Wise Student

S01 E15 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.

The Lame Dog

S01 E16 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.

The Swan Queen

S01 E17 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.

The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold

S01 E18 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

In this classic story, a man decides to spend all his time trying to turn earth into gold rather than work. Luckily, his wife has a plan.

The Miser And The Judge

S01 E19 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.

The Forbidden Chamber

S01 E20 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot

S01 E21 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.

Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare

S01 E22 • Friday, Nov 10, 2017 • Nov 10

Bollywood actor and comedian Vir Das reads this classic story about a hunter who must hide from a princess in order to win her hand in marriage.

The Magpie And The Fox

S01 E23 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.

The Magic Garden Of The Poor

S01 E24 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.

The Dove

S01 E25 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

A naughty prince gets in trouble for knocking over an old woman’s pot of beans. Thankfully, his magical beloved is on hand to help.

The Book Of Spells

S01 E26 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

A wise man who has read every book and speaks every language heals a king, but jealous forces are at play in this mystical story.

The Wicked Woman

S01 E27 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.

Judge Rabbit

S01 E28 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

When a man helps a tiger out of a pit, it falls to a passing rabbit to make an important decision. Discover what happens next in this classic tale.

The Twelve Brothers

S01 E29 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.

Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud

S01 E30 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.

Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake

S01 E31 • Friday, Nov 3, 2017 • Nov 3

All is not what it seems in the jungle at night, as a tiger finds out in this classic story read by Malaysian astronaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor.

Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker

S01 E32 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.

The Orphan And The Man In The Moon

S01 E33 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.

The Lazy Son

S01 E34 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

A lazy son learns to be more like his hardworking brother when he spends his father’s money and ends up sleeping with the pigs.

The Fox And The Blanket

S01 E35 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

Two rabbits think they’re in luck when a fox offers to mend their blanket, but they find out you should never make a deal with a fox!

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

S01 E36 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.

The Monkey Builder

S01 E37 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.

Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring

S01 E38 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.

Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter

S01 E39 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.

Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck

S01 E40 • Monday, Oct 30, 2017 • Oct 30

What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.

Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses

S01 E41 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.

Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes

S01 E42 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.

Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell

S01 E43 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.

Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich

S01 E44 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.

Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin

S01 E45 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.

Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan

S01 E46 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

A greedy old woman gets a nasty surprise when she takes advantage of a friendly golden swan. Australian actress and model Alyssa Sutherland reads this classic tale.

Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach

S01 E47 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.

Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat

S01 E48 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.

Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride

S01 E49 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017 • Oct 25

A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.

The Lost Bean

S01 E50 • Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017 • Nov 21

When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.