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Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#63 - The Farmer And The Badger

Aug. 1, 2020

This week's story choice was inspired by my ongoing struggles with the gophers and rabbits in my veggie garden.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#62 - The Elfin Knight

July 25, 2020

More elfin mischief this week with another Scottish fairy tale.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction Viking Tale

#61 - The Story of Audunn and the Bear

July 18, 2020

A sleepy 13th century Icelandic tale about a man, a bear, and two kings.

Over 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction Bonus Guest Artist

#57 - Guest Artist - Squalloscope - The Story Of The Year - Bonus Episode

June 24, 2020

Anna Kohlweis, an artist who makes music as Squalloscope, gives a beautiful reading of Hans Christian Andersen's The Story Of The Year.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#53 - The Fairies of Merlin's Crag

May 30, 2020

A Scottish tale about the consequences of not respecting a fairy's home.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction Bonus Guest Artist

#52 - Guest Artist - Andy The Doorbum - Prometheus And Pandora - Bonus Episode

May 26, 2020

An ancient myth read by Andy Fenstermaker, who makes music and poetry as Andy The Doorbum.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#49 - The Worsted Doll

May 9, 2020

A sleepy story about a magical doll who wants to be a boy, good for adults and kids.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#48 - Boots And His Brothers

May 2, 2020

A sleepy classic about the importance of wonder.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#44 - Sleepy Shorts - The Fairies & The Dandelion

April 4, 2020

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.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#40 - The Jellyfish And The Monkey

March 14, 2020

A Japanese fairy tale by Yei Theodora Osaki.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction Serial

#38 - The Queen of The Many-Coloured Bedchamber (Part Two)

Feb. 28, 2020

Here is part two of this great Irish fairy tale.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#36 - The Ghost

Feb. 14, 2020

Another Polish folk tale for a listener in Poland this week.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#34 - The Golden Goose

Jan. 31, 2020

The Golden Goose is another weird one with a moral about being kind to strangers.

Under 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#31 - The White Hare and The Crocodiles

Jan. 10, 2020

A Japanese fairy tale about the deceit and redemption by Yei Theodora Osaki.