Fairy Tale Stories & Meditations
If you like fairy tales, you're in the right place.
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Nov. 3, 2020
#79 - Guest Artist Kyle Field - Hansel And Grethel - Bonus Episode
A Brothers Grimm classic read by Kyle Field from the band Little Wings.
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Oct. 31, 2020
#78 - The Ugly Duckling
A Danish fairy tale about the pain of growing up an outsider and the joy of finding out who you really are.
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Oct. 9, 2020
#75 - Loki's Children
For Leif Erikson Day, a Viking tale of giants, dwarfs, gods and monsters.
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Sept. 26, 2020
#72 - The Twelve Dancing Princesses
A classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, by request.
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Sept. 19, 2020
#71 - Prince Fickle & Fair Helena
An old German fairy tale complete with a prince, a maiden, an evil stepmother and of course, a fairy.
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Sept. 12, 2020
#70 - The Thanksgiving Of The Wazir
A Punjabi tale about the value of being grateful, even for life's setbacks and losses.
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Sept. 5, 2020
#69 - Fairy Gifts
An old French fairy tale about being careful what you wish for...
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Aug. 29, 2020
#68 - The Three Dogs
An old fairy tale about three magical dogs in celebration of National Dog Day and dedicated to my very good dog, Bodhi.
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Aug. 15, 2020
#66 - The Dwarf's Gifts (Part Two)
Part two of the story of Loki and the Dwarfs in this Viking tale from the book In The Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown.
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Aug. 8, 2020
#64 - The Dwarf's Gifts (Part One)
More trouble with Loki and the Dwarves in this Viking tale from the book In The Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown.
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Aug. 1, 2020
#63 - The Farmer And The Badger
This week's story choice was inspired by my ongoing struggles with the gophers and rabbits in my veggie garden.
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July 25, 2020
#62 - The Elfin Knight
More elfin mischief this week with another Scottish fairy tale.
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July 18, 2020
#61 - The Story of Audunn and the Bear
A sleepy 13th century Icelandic tale about a man, a bear, and two kings.
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June 24, 2020
#57 - Guest Artist - Squalloscope - The Story Of The Year - Bonus Episode
Anna Kohlweis, an artist who makes music as Squalloscope, gives a beautiful reading of Hans Christian Andersen's The Story Of The Year.
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May 30, 2020
#53 - The Fairies of Merlin's Crag
A Scottish tale about the consequences of not respecting a fairy's home.
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May 26, 2020
#52 - Guest Artist - Andy The Doorbum - Prometheus And Pandora - Bonus Episode
An ancient myth read by Andy Fenstermaker, who makes music and poetry as Andy The Doorbum.
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May 9, 2020
#49 - The Worsted Doll
A sleepy story about a magical doll who wants to be a boy, good for adults and kids.
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April 4, 2020
#44 - Sleepy Shorts - The Fairies & The Dandelion
This is the first in a new series for Listen To Sleep patrons called Sleepy Shorts. They are short, sleepy stories for kids and adults -- perfect for nap time or break time.