Super Great Kids' Stories

A new series of trickster stories begins with Paul Alborough telling a funny version of 'The Emperor's New Clothes' by Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. A silly emperor who is very proud of his clothes is swindled by two tricksters who claim they can make a magnificent suit which is invisible to anyone who is not wise and clever. Everyone pretends to admire the Emperor's invisible clothes, until an honest little girl points out that the emperor is not wearing any pants! Enjoy this story told by Paul and be royally entertained.
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A woodcutter is treated badly by the people in his village because he looks a little different. One day he's had enough of the name-calling and runs away. In a clearing he discovers an exciting but scary goblin dance. He joins in, but notices all the goblins are staring at him. Will they also tease, and call him names? Listen to storyteller Sharon Jacksties tell this moving story from Japan and find out what happens. (The goblins in this story are a little bit scary.)
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In this tall tale from Japan, we meet a young man who has super strength. But is he strong enough to beat all other competitors at the great wrestling competition? Listen to storyteller Debbie Guneratne tell this delightful story, and find out if the young man can win the competition and claim the prize of ‘as much gold as he can carry’?
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A mean giant has moved into the Blackwoods near the Rhymney river and is terrorizing the fairies and animals who live there. What can be done? Can wise owl think of a plan? And will anyone be brave enough to carry it out? Listen to Welsh storyteller Cath Little who is new to Super Great Kids' Stories tell this lyrical 'song-story' and all will be revealed.
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Storyteller Alton Takiyama Chung tells two Ogre stories. 'The Pumpkin Seed' - from Korea - is about two brothers, one who is kind and one who is greedy. The second story 'The 3 Old Ogres of Ni'ihau' is from Hawai where Alton grew up. It's about 3 terrible ogres who take over an island and eat anyone who comes there to fish. Can the brave village chief outwit three enormous Ogres and stop the people from going hungry? Listen if you're feeling brave.

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