Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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

Episode number: 3

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

The Fox and the Crow

Episode number: 4

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

The Rabbit and the Fox

Episode number: 5

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

The Sandalwood Princess

Episode number: 6

Overview: 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

Episode number: 7

Overview: 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

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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

Episode number: 9

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

The Pea Emperor

Episode number: 10

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

The Rolling Rice Balls

Episode number: 11

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

Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll

Episode number: 12

Overview: 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

Episode number: 13

Overview: 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

Episode number: 14

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

The Wise Student

Episode number: 15

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

The Lame Dog

Episode number: 16

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

The Swan Queen

Episode number: 17

Overview: 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

Episode number: 18

Overview: 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

Episode number: 19

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

The Forbidden Chamber

Episode number: 20

JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot

Episode number: 21

Overview: 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

Episode number: 22

Overview: 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

Episode number: 23

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

The Magic Garden Of The Poor

Episode number: 24

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

The Dove

Episode number: 25

Overview: 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

Episode number: 26

Overview: 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

Episode number: 27

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

Judge Rabbit

Episode number: 28

Overview: 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

Episode number: 29

Overview: 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

Episode number: 30

Overview: 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

Episode number: 31

Overview: 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

Episode number: 32

Overview: 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

Episode number: 33

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

The Lazy Son

Episode number: 34

Overview: 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

Episode number: 35

Overview: 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

Episode number: 36

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

The Monkey Builder

Episode number: 37

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

Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring

Episode number: 38

Overview: 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

Episode number: 39

Overview: 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

Episode number: 40

Overview: 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

Episode number: 41

Overview: 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

Episode number: 42

Overview: 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

Episode number: 43

Overview: 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

Episode number: 44

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

Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin

Episode number: 45

Overview: 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

Episode number: 46

Overview: 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

Episode number: 47

Overview: 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

Episode number: 48

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

Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride

Episode number: 49

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

The Lost Bean

Episode number: 50

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