All Stories page 9
Stories including "The Dutch Hotel’s Jubilee Elephant" and "A Portrait of a Cat".
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The Dutch Hotel’s Jubilee Elephant
We celebrate her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with this special story set in the Dutch Hotel in which we hear about a Jubilee from times past. Sponsored by Wondery and their podcast, Little Stories Everywhere.
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A Portrait of a Cat
A story about clever Judith and brave Jimmy Mouse. A grand portrait of a cat is hanging on the wall of the cafe. The mice who live there are convinced it comes alive at night. What is the truth of the mystery? Sponsored by Athletic Greens.
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A Day in the Life Competition Winners
This week we read YOUR stories. Here’s the three winners in our competition, A Day in the Life of a Famous Person.
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The Trouble with Mirrors
Here are stories about mirrors. One is from Korea and the other is from Japan. In both stories, the main characters have never seen a mirror before, and are puzzled by their own reflections. The first story is funny and the second one is more touching.
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Tyger! Tyger! Song
Listen to our mysterious song with words from the famous poem of William Blake (and just a touch of the Jungle Book thrown in). By the way, it’s Blake’s old fashioned spelling of “Tyger.”
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The Troobles
A crazy and fun story about some bad-behaved city kids who cause big trouble in a village and have to face the wrath of the members of the old people’s home. It’s written by Jana’s daughter Sophie, aged 11. At the end we announce a story writing competition. Listen out for details and send us your stories!
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The Jungle Book, Tiger Tiger, Part 3
The final part of the Story Tiger, Tiger – in which Mowgli leaves the village. Does he fit in anywhere?
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The Jungle Book, Tiger Tiger, Part 2
Mowgli has returned to the village. Buldeo, the village hunter, hopes to kill Shere Khan the lame tiger and claim a big reward. Mowgli has other ideas.
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The Jungle Book, Tiger Tiger, Part 1
We continue the Jungle book. In this chapter, Mowgli returns to the human village. There’s a lot of talk about the jungle which he knows is not true. He also picks up a rumour that his old foe, Shere Khan the tiger is still aiming to hunt him down.
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Schippeitaro
Who or what do you think Schippeitaro is? This story features some Demon Cats and cat wailing FX and is a little more spooky than usual.
