Jan's Storytelling Club

Maria’s Gift Ages 7 and Up Maria’s life is hard but she faces it with courage.  She does all that she can for her family, despite the cruelty of others, there in that little village where she lives.  Then she goes a journey and meets unusual strangers.  What will that meeting bring her?  Click on the … … Continue reading →

Nagila and Navoma and Na  Ages 9 and up Three young women make wishes for when they are married.  Their wishes are granted.  They even get to marry a prince.  But will this bring them happiness?  Click on the link and find out.  A story from Africa.  11:42 mins. This story has to do with … … Continue reading →

Gold Tree and Silver Tree  Ages 11 and up A queen and her daughter go walking.  They come to a glen and a brook.  “Am I not the fairest in all the world?” the queen asks the fish that swims there.  “No,” says the fish, “You are not.”  What happens next?  Who is the fairest?  … … Continue reading →

Lion, Hyena and Rabbit.  A Story in a Story  Ages 11 and up Three animals decide to hunt together but then there is a problem.  This is a story that is more serious than you might think when you first hear it.  It’s a story that meant something special to at least one listener.  Click … … Continue reading →

The Salmon Cariad  Age 7 and up On a moonlit night, a young man goes to the river to fish.  He catches a salmon but what happens next is beyond his imagining.  He goes a journey he was not expecting.  Where does he travel?  Click on the link to listen and find out.   A story … … Continue reading →

Tiddy Mun  Ages 7 and Up Scary creatures live in the marshes but Tiddy Mun is the people’s helper.   He walks at night, they hear him laughing.  He has saved them over and over again but will he come to save them now?  Click on the link to listen and find out.    A story from … … Continue reading →

Wise Father, Wise Daughter  Ages 7 and Up Paul comes to Canada because he has been driven out of his own country for the colour of his skin.  He starts a business but he is growing older.  How will he choose which one of his daughters should inherit?  Click on the link and listen to … … Continue reading →

The Old Woman in the Woods   Ages 7 and Up When Jack gets turned out of home for his laziness he meets an old woman in the woods.  First she asks him to take off his jacket, then it’s his boots and then….   What comes next?  You’ll have to click on the link and … … Continue reading →

How Ti-Jean Became a Fiddler  Ages 7 and up Ti-Jean’s brothers set out to seek their fortunes but they are more likely to be thrown in prison than win the promised bride.  Can T-Jean help?  He certainly means to.   Where does the fiddle come in?  Click on the link to find out.  A story from … … Continue reading →

The Legacy   Age 9 and up The advice of a dying old man to his son seems simple but there is a riddle in it that holds a richer gift.    A story from Palestine.  Click on the link and listen.  3.41 mins. Was the advice wise?  Would you follow it?  Leave a comment for … … Continue reading →

Ivan Crookback  Age 7 and up Ivan goes looking for a way for a way to change himself.  The journey is long but he is determined.  What will he find?  Will he be rewarded?  A new twist on an old story from Brittany.  13.26 mins. I reshaped this story because I have friends like Ivan, … … Continue reading →

The Young Horseman   Age 7 and up The Young Horseman sets out from his village, seeking for a wife.  He meets an old man on the road.   Will the old man help him?  What will happen when he picks those lemons from that tree?  Click on the link to listen.  An African story.  10.10 … … Continue reading →

Horse for Sale  Age 7 and up. A terrible plague has struck this boy’s village.  Everyone has been blinded.  He must go on a journey to help them but he must remember his grandfather’s instructions every step of the way.   Can he succeed?  What will happen?  Click on the link and find out.  A story … … Continue reading →

01 Jack and the Walnut   Age 9 and up As always, Jack gets himself into trouble.  He wants to help his elderly mother.  He causes havoc instead.   Recorded live.  A story from Scotland.  6.55 mins Did this story make you think?  Leave a comment below. Story origin for me: Scottish teller Bea Ferguson who … … Continue reading →

01 The Child Who Looked to Herself 2   Age 7 and up. Her family is poor and she is the youngest of five sisters.  Winter is upon them and she has so little to wear.  What will she do?  How will she manage?  Click on the link and find out.   A story from Greece.  8.10 … … Continue reading →

The Magic Wand 2    Age 9 and up. A magician comes to a market and he has a magic wand.  A homeless boy comes to watch him.  Can the magician help?   Click the link, listen and hear.  A story from Africa.  2.20 mins Why does that boy want what he wants?  Leave a … … Continue reading →

Cap O’Rushes 3   Age 7 and up A daughter is left to wander the world when she makes her father angry.  She comes to a marsh where reeds are growing.  What will happen?   Can she prove her father wrong?  Click on the link to find out.  A story from England.   11.53 mins. This … … Continue reading →

The Old Woman and the Rock  Age 7 and up World Maker has left the old woman alone on her island.  She asks for a rock as her companion.  “You can have any rock,” World Maker tells her but then he wants to change his mind.   Click on the link to find out what … … Continue reading →

01 The Selkie Wife  Age 11 and up. She is a seal and her skin is stolen.  Now she must live upon the land.  Can she forget, be happy?  Click on the link and listen.  A story from Scotland.  7:34 mins What do you think about the ending?  Leave your comment below. Story origin  for … … Continue reading →