How Anansi Became Keeper of all Stories

A tale from Africa about a famous trickster called Anansi who takes the shape of a spider.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Written by Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit is about a brave, but somewhat naughty bunny, who disobeys his mother by venturing into Mr. McGregor’s garden, where he narrowly escapes danger.

The King has Horses Ears

Long ago in Ireland, there once was a king who had horse’s ears. He manages to keep his misfortune a secret by growing his hair long and only having it cut once a year by a barber, who was then put to death.  But, when a poor widow’s son is chosen to be his new barber, the King agrees to let him live, provided he never tell a living soul what he has seen.

Fair Brown and Trembling

Every Sunday, poor Trembling is left alone to clean and cook, while her two sisters, Fair and Brown, go off to church wearing their finest clothes.  But when an old henwife pays her a visit, Trembling finds herself wearing a dazzling dress and riding off to church on a milk white mare.  Now all the men, from the king to the poorest beggar want to meet her.

The Tale of Custard the Dragon

A humorous poem by Ogden Nash about a little girl called Belinda who lives in a little white house with a black kitten, a gray mouse, a little yellow dog, a little red wagon and a little pet dragon.

How the Camel Got His Hump

A classic tale by Rudyard Kipling, set in long ago Arabia that explains how the camel got his hump.

Maggie the Farmer’s Daughter

Originally published in Cricket Magazine, and written by Kathleen T. Pelley, this is the story of a young girl who uses her gift of storytelling to make a long road short and a king’s heart sing.

Introduction to Journey with Story