English Stories

English stories are often lively and funny and often involve a boy called Jack!

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    Cap-O-Rushes

    A Girl with a Bear Cap

    Here are two fairy tales from England along the theme of “She Shall Go To the Ball!’ There’s a touch of Cinderella and hint of King Lear. These two stories are romantic and fun. Sponsored by Kiwico, promo code “story”.

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    Honest Jack

    Gold Pooping Donkey

    Happy Valentines! A folk tale from England about an honest boy who wants to marry his sweetheart – and receives some magical help.

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    Jack Hannaford

    Old Jack Sq

    A cunning old soldier plays a trick on a naive couple. A traditional English folk story.

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    Lazy Jack

    Lazy Jack carries a donkey

    Lazy Jack goes out to work, but he’s not used to earning a living, and he gets into all sorts of muddles. An amusing fireside tale from the North of England.

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    The Gingerbread Man

    The Gingerbread Man

    Read the Gingerbread Man and listen to the FREE audio story. It’s a fast-paced folktale about a cake who runs away down and is chased by people and animals.