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Back to SearchThe Name of the Tree
Season 1 Episode 176
In this old African 'How and Why' tale, – tortoise dreams about a magic tree which grows all kinds of delicious fruit, but which only appears if its …
2 years, 3 months ago
The Sad Giant
Season 1 Episode 175
A young King has to face a fearsome Giant who is scaring everyone away from the kingdom. The King is frightened, and doesn't know what to do. Luckily…
2 years, 3 months ago
Paca and The Beetle
Season 1 Episode 174
Paca is a long-legged animal living in the Brazilian rainforest who is proud of his ability to run fast. So he's very happy when Parrot invites him t…
2 years, 3 months ago
How Tadpoles Lost Their Tails
Season 1 Episode 173
Did you ever wonder what happens to tadpoles' tails when they turn into frogs? In this 'How and Why' story from the Caribbean, Kate Corkery reveals a…
2 years, 3 months ago
How The Leopard Got His Spots
Season 1 Episode 172
Did you know that Leopards haven't always been spotty? Once, their fur was a glossy, light brown colour - until one day, Leopard got greedy - and cal…
2 years, 3 months ago
How the Phoenix got its Bright Feathers
Season 1 Episode 171
Once upon a time, the magical phoenix bird was grey, and all the other colourful birds in the forest, ignored her. But something happened which chang…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Bilingual Mouse
Season 1 Episode 170
Two curious little mice investigate what lies beyond the fence - a place where their parents have warned them not to play. Was that a good idea? List…
2 years, 4 months ago
How the River Shannon Came To Be
Season 1 Episode 169
Once there was a girl who was always asking questions. So when she learned about a magical fish – the ‘Salmon of Knowledge’ which had all the answers…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Lake that Flew Away and The Humming Bird and the Forest Fire
Season 1 Episode 168
Did you know that when Lakes feel unloved, they can fly away? Listen to this thought-provoking story from Estonia, told by storyteller Sef Townsend. …
2 years, 4 months ago
Marina and Marino
Season 1 Episode 167
This is a beautiful 'How and Why' love story from Colombia about how the sea was created. Sounds simple? But love is rarely straightforward. There ar…
2 years, 4 months ago