Podcast
Magical Storybook. English Nanny Bedtime Stories for children
Magical Storybook podcast is a collection of ancient bedtime stories and folklore from around the world. Perfect for young children and adults to listen to in the car or at bedtime.
Download free Read-Along books to accompany the podcast stories at our website: https://www.magical-storybook.com/podcast-read-along-ebooks
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- Episodes
- 88
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 6 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 2 weeks ago
Episodes
88 episodes, newest first
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5 min
This week's listener shout-outs
Show notes
Say hello by sending me a message.
If you've written in for a shout-out, you might be featured this week!
If it's your birthday, in the next 2 weeks, or a special occasion, or if you'd just like a shout out, let me know by sending me a fan mail, or a message through my Magical Storybook website https://www.magical-storybook.com/
I can't wait to hear from you!
Best Wishes from,
English Nanny
The Shout-out background music is:
Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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5 min
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Season 11, Episode 2
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THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE
An Aesop fable from ancient Greece.
Two little mice go on an adventure and realise that there's no place like home.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/And licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• Midday Dance by Kevin MacLeod
• Audio Story: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Rehannah Mian -
4 min
This week's listener shout-outs
Show notes
Say hello by sending me a message.
If you've written in for a shout-out, you might be featured this week!
If it's your birthday, in the next 2 weeks, or a special occasion, or if you'd just like a shout out, let me know by sending me a fan mail, or a message through my Magical Storybook website https://www.magical-storybook.com/
I can't wait to hear from you!
Best Wishes from,
English Nanny
The Shout-out background music is:
Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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3 min
This week's listener shout-outs!
Show notes
Say hello by sending me a message.
If you've written in for a shout-out, you might be featured this week!
If it's your birthday, in the next 2 weeks, or a special occasion, or if you'd just like a shout out, let me know by sending me a fan mail, or a message through my Magical Storybook website https://www.magical-storybook.com/
I can't wait to hear from you!
Best Wishes from,
English Nanny
The Shout-out background music is:
Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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14 min
The Black Bull of Norroway
Season 11, Episode 1
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THE BLACK BULL OF NORROWAY
A tale from Scotland.
Under a witches spell, the black bull of Norroway is feared, and doomed to walk the world alone. Will he ever find happiness?
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/And licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• No. 1 A Minor Waltz by Ester Abrami
• Poison Apple by Quincas Moreira
• English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny
• The Long Night by Quincas Moreira
• Nature Nurture by Quincas Moreira
• The Black Bull of Norroway by Rehannah Mian -
3 min
This week's listener shout-outs!
Show notes
Say hello by sending me a message.
If you've written in for a shout-out, you might be featured this week!
If it's your birthday, in the next 2 weeks, or a special occasion, or if you'd just like a shout out, let me know by sending me a fan mail, or a message through my Magical Storybook website https://www.magical-storybook.com/
I can't wait to hear from you!
Best Wishes from,
English Nanny
The Shout-out background music is:
Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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11 min
The Fisherman and the Genie
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THE FISHERMAN AND THE GENIE.
A story from the Arabian Nights tales, thought to have originated from India and Persia (Now called Iran)
A poor fisherman has to use his wits when a lucky find releases a terrifying genie.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/And llicensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• Desert City by Kevin MacLeod
• Gloom Horizon by Kevin Macleod
• Balzan Groove by Kevin MacLeod -
3 min
The Hare and the Tortoise
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THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE by Aesop
A fable from Greece.
A self-important hare learns that never giving up is the way to win a race.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/And llicensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• Investigations by kevin MacLeod
• Baltic Levity - Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod -
2 min
This week's listener shout-outs!
Show notes
Say hello by sending me a message.
If you've written in for a shout-out, you might be featured this week!
If it's your birthday, in the next 2 weeks, or a special occasion, or if you'd just like a shout out, let me know by sending me a fan mail, or a message through my Magical Storybook website https://www.magical-storybook.com/
I can't wait to hear from you!
Best Wishes from,
English Nanny
The Shout-out background music is:
Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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9 min
The Little Red Hen
Season 10, Episode 5
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THE LITTLE RED HEN by Mary Mapes Dodge
A fable from America.
A very busy hen teaches the lazy animals in a farmyard a valuable lesson when refuse to help her.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/And llicensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• Claudio the Worm by The Green Orbs -
39 min
The Snow Queen
Season 10, Episode 4
Show notes
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THE SNOW QUEEN by Hans Christian Andersen
A classic story from Denmark.
When a hobgoblin's enchanted mirror results in a a young boy being kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, only one thing can save him - love.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/And llicensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod
• Poison Apple by Quincas Moreira
• Mermaid by Kevin MacLeod
• Laid Back Guitars by Kevin MacLeod
• Atlantean Twilight by Kevin MacLeod
• Call to Adventure - Comedy by Kevin MacLeod
• Alchemists Tower by Kevin MacLeod
• Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod
• Pooka by Kevin MacLeod
• Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod
• Evil March by Kevin MacLeod
• Arcadia - Wonders by Kevin MacLeod -
10 min
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Season 10, Episode 3
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THE NUTCRACKER by E.T.A Hoffmann
A classic story from Germany. Also, a famous ballet with music score by Tchaikovsky - two pieces of which, are used in this story.
On Christmas eve, young Clara shrinks down to the size of a toy and travels to the land of the Sugarplum fairy - with a little help from a magical nutcracker soldier.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
The music: All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• Poison Apple by Quincas Moreira
• Lullaby by Cooper Cannell
• 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky
• Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky
• Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Tchaikovsky -
38 min
The Lost Wand
Season 10, Episode 2
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THE LOST WAND by Jean Ingelow
A folk tale from England, set in Norway. Adapted by Rehannah Mian.
When a fairy loses her magical wand to a deceitful gnome, young Hulda must set out to win it back.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
The music: All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• Teller of the Tales by Kevin MacLeod
• Toy Piano by Wayne Jones
• Elegy by Wayne Jones
• Sneaky Snitch by Kevin
• Mermaid by Kevin MacLeod
• Pooka by Kevin MacLeod#fairytales
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9 min
The Three Little Pigs
Season 10, Episode 1
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THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
A well loved fairytale from England.
Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian
How do three little pigs manage to escape the clutches of a big bad wolf?
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100159
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
1. Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
2. Teller of the Tales by Kevin MacLeod
3. Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
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4 min
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Season 9, Episode 7
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THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF
A well loved Aesop Fable from Ancient Greece.
Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian
A story that teaches us how telling lies leads to misfortune.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100159
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
1. Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
2. Laid Back Guitars by Kevin MacLeod
3. Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Listener weekend Shout-Out background music is Frost Waltz by Kevin Macleod.
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3 min
The Giant Turnip
Season 9, Episode 6
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THE GIANT TURNIP
A well loved tale from Russia.
Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian
The story of how teamwork overcomes difficult vegetables!
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/1. Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
2. Fairytale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Listener weekend Shout-Out background music is Frost Waltz by Kevin Macleod.
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16 min
Jack the Giant Killer
Season 9, Episode 5
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JACK THE GIANT KILLER
A traditional folklore tale from England
Adapted and read by Rehannah MianThe story of how a young Cornish boy rid England of its deadly giants.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/1. Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
2. Teller of the Tales by Kevin MacLeod
3. Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
4. Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod
5. Mermaid by Kevin MacLeod
6. Dark Star by Kevin MacLeod
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10 min
The Lay of Thrym
Season 9, Episode 4
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THE LAY OF THRYM
A Norse legend from Scandinavia.
This is the story of how Thor, the God of Thunder won back his hammer from the Frost Giant.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/1. Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
2. Teller of the Tales by Kevin MacLeod
3. Hidden Agenda by kevin MacLeod
4. Investigations by Kevin MacLeod
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16 min
The Ogre at the Gate of Rashomon
Season 9, Episode 3
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THE OGRE OF THE GATE OF RASHOMON
A folk tale from Japan. adapted by Rehannah Mian.
This is the legend of a terrifying ogre who stands at the Gate of Rashomon in Kyoto, waiting for unsuspecting victims to walk by. Who will save them?
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/1. Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
2. Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod
3. Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
4. Evil March by Kevin MacLeod
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5 min
The Legend of Lorelei
Season 9, Episode 2
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THE LEGEND OF LORELEI
A folk tale from Germany. Adapted by Rehannah Mian.
The legend of the mermaid who waits on the banks of the River Rhine, luring people to a terrible fate.
• MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBEWe'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel!
Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.
The music:
The music: All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/• Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod
• Mermaid by Kevin MacLeod
• Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
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