Dragonfly Tales (Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Dragonfly Tales)

Welcome to Season 6! This episode we welcome the Yarnsmith Dave Tonge to our podcast. Dave has many a yarn to spin. He is a fabulous storyteller – and also a Historian and an award-winning author! He’s written books on Northfolk folktales for children, Medieval folk tales and Tudor tales too. So if you like a bit of history to your tales, you’ll love Dave’s books. But today, he’s telling us a very old tale from Aesop about cunning. If you'd like to find out more about Dave Tonge, you can do so HERE. And you can buy Dave's books HERE. My story today, The Freedom Bird, is about a mythical bird from Asia. There are versions of this story from Thailand from Vietnam and India, but the message is always the same. It’s one of my favourite stories to tell in live performance, because it’s so simple and easy to join in with.  So I hope you join in at home listeners – it will annoy your grown ups ALL DAY! Nah na Nah na NAH NAH! If you would like to be a guest teller on our podcast, you can get in touch with us HERE If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and incidental music by Zapsplat and Alexander Nakarada Oringinal Music by Dragonfly Tales

Happy New Year everyone! Here's Part 2 of our Christmas Special story - The Nutcracker. The music on this episode is fromThe Nutcracker Suite and is by famous Russian composer Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky You can find out more about Mr Tchaikovsky HERE and listen to the music from the ballet HERE. Remember to join us over on Patreon – you get early access, bonus content, videos and shout outs so hop on over and help to support us.  We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook   Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Classical Music - The Nutcracker Suite by Piotr I. Tchaikovsky Copyright Free

We are now on PATREON! We have a special new club for superfans of our podcast. It’s free to join and we'll be posting pictures, facts and other little things on our patreon page. But! If you would like some extra special Dragonfly Tales content – you can subscribe to our page for a small monthly fee. You can sign up to be a Little Sprite or a Power Pixie! And when you do, you get extra stories, videos of me telling, member shout outs, birthday shout outs and special content that is just for Sprites and Pixies. So please please, grown ups, pop over to our patreon page and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! Here's the link: Patreon.com/DragonflyTales This episode we have two stories for you! Our first is from storyteller Suzanne Thomas. Suzanne lives in South Shropshire and loves to tell stories of the landscape. She and can often be found on hilltops, searching beneath stones, and listening to whispers on the wind. Suzanne brings us a strange tale with a bit of twist - The Baker and the Black Cat. If you would like to find out more about Suzanne, you can do so HERE. Emily's story is a tale from Somalia about an animal doctor. But being a doctor is a highly skilled and important job - as Monkey soon discovers! Remember to send in your spooky jokes for our Halloween Special! The easiest way to do it, is to record yourself on a smart phone and email it to us HERE You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook   Instagram Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Music Faerie Garden by Chris Collins / Indiemusicbox

This episode we have a famous legend from Wales, featuring the formidable witch goddess Ceridwen, who lives near the shore of Llyn Tegid. The story of Ceridwen's Cauldron is very old and has many different versions, but they all feature her magic cauldron and a fabulous chase filled with transformation - thanks to the magic of Awen. Awen is a Welsh and Breton word for 'inspiration', that magical feeling when your creativity flows beautifully. Think of a time when you have created or been part of something wonderful - maybe a drawing or painting, performing a song or some music, having an idea or telling a story! That creative flow is Awen. And Ceridwen has a recipe for it! Remember to join us over on Patreon – you get early access, bonus content, videos and shout outs so hop on over and help to support us.  We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook   Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Classical Music - Carnival of the Animals No Copyright

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, we feature guest teller Aaron Oliver and the story The Floating Heads. Aaron is a Prop Maker and Storyteller based in London, passionate about creating stories, whether on the stage or behind the scenes! Aaron performs for a variety of audiences at venues such as libraries, theaters, community centers and cabarets, telling folk tales and myths alongside original stories. Aaron also co-runs Elephant Tales, a monthly storytelling for adults (16+) in Elephant and Castle, London. If you'd like to find out more about Aaron, you can do so here! Our story is an old tale from the Shona Tribe of Southern Africa. Huge elephant thinks he's the greatest and doesn't need to show respect to anyone. Squirrel has other ideas. If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Harp Music by Lumiere Tales

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode is brought to you from Ireland! Leo and I explored the capital city of Dublin, learned about an unsolved crime, did some sight-seeing and had some super Irish grub! Leo tells a brilliant TRUE story about Dublin Castle. We then headed west to the beautiful County Mayo, and the mysterious Lough Mask. There are many legends about Loughs in Scotland and Ireland, and Emily's story features a malevolent creature that lurks in the dark waters. If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, we have a guest teller! Aurora, who is 6, tells us her own story 'The Girl of the Sun'. We can't wait to hear it! If you would like to be a guest teller on our podcast, you can get in touch with us HERE Emily tells a folk tale from China, about a little girl who is given a parasol for her birthday. Do you know what a parasol is? It's like an umbrella but you use it to shade you from the hot sun! You can find out more about umbrellas and parasols HERE. If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

This episode features an old tale from Scotland - all about the power of a name. There are many versions of this tale from around the world: Rumplestiltskin, Tom Tit Tot, Ricdin Ricdon. But Whuppity Stoorie is by far our favourite. Remember to send in your spooky jokes for our Halloween Special! The easiest way to do it, is to record yourself on a smart phone and email it to us. If you would like to send in a joke, or be a guest teller on our podcast, you can get in touch with us HERE If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and incidental music by Zapsplat Original Music by Dragonfly Tales

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. It is the merry month of MAY! This episode is all about witches, who love to flit through the moonlight on the eve of May day or Bealtaine. (BeeYALtinna) They have a bad reputation, but we think they're misunderstood. This story is about how people can be afraid of those who are different. We hope you like our little song, sung by Agatha, Mildred and Nancy. Here are the words: NOW the moonbeam's dance and play Cares are only made for day Spiral through the milky way Among the endless starlight   Hear the music of night’s call sigh of wood and waterfall pebbles tiny, mountains tall in the endless starlight   Bless the moon and bless the breeze Beasts of land and birds of trees we are all a part of these We are endless starlight If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, Emily tells a folk tale from Mongolia, about two friends who have very different ideas about studying! It features an ancient boardgame - chess! Can you play chess? If you're interested to give it a try, you can learn more about this famous game HERE. If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, we welcome back LEO for part 2 of our epic! He also shares his top 4 favourite episodes of the podcast. And because we have so many shout outs and lots of action still to come in our story, he's coming back for PART 3! Hurray!!! In our story, we continue with our epic norse tale and Odin, the All Father of the Norse gods, is about to discover what Ragnarok is and what will come to pass in the future. It doesn't look good! You can lots about Norse mythology HERE. If you would like to be a guest teller on our podcast, you can get in touch with us HERE If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

We have TWO stories for you this episode. Our first is from Super fan Astrid, who tells us Why Ravens are Black. What a fantastic storyteller you are, Astrid! Do you like riddles? We love them! Emily's story is a tale full of riddles, about a clever King and even more clever girl. It has versions all over the world, but this version is from what is now called Kahzakstan. Remember to join us over on Patreon – you could get to be a guest teller like Astrid, you get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.  We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook   Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello storylovers! This episode we have two great stories for you! Our first is from storyteller Sarah Rundle from West London.  Sarah has performed at Festivals all around the world, she’s told tales in museums and theatres, pubs and cafes. I love hearing Sarah’s stories because they’re often very funny and a bit crazy. And this is very famous old folktale called The Dauntless Girl. It's a slightly spooky story about a girl who thinks she’s not scared of anything – even ghosts! If you would like to find out more about Sarah, you can do so HERE. Emily's story is a fishy tale made famous by the fabulous Brothers Grimm. The two brothers Wilhelm and Jacob came from Germany and travelled far and wide collecting folktales and fairy tales. They wrote famous verions of Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, The Bremen Town Musicians and hundreds of other well-loved tales. This tale is all about making a wish. If you were granted your greatest wish, what would you wish for? We are now on PATREON! We have a special new club for superfans of our podcast. It’s free to join and we post pictures, facts and other little things on our patreon page. But! If you would like some extra special Dragonfly Tales content – you can subscribe to our page for a small monthly fee. You can sign up to be a Little Sprite or a Power Pixie! And when you do, you get extra stories, videos of me telling, member shout outs, birthday shout outs and special content that is just for Sprites and Pixies. So please please, grown ups, pop over to our patreon page and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook   Instagram Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, we welcome back LEO! Leo has been really busy lately and has grown up a lot! He is joining us for this special two part epic. He's also sharing his favourite stories from the whole podcast - it was a hard decision, as we've done over 100 EPISODES! Leo won't be hosting on the podcast from now on, but he will be popping by now and then. But, we still have lots of exciting things coming up this seasons - including NEW GUEST TELLERS and LOTS more stories. If you would like to be a guest teller on our podcast, you can get in touch with us HERE Our story is Ragnarok - it is the final big story of the Norse gods so prepare yourselves for a huge epic battle! You might want to listen to our episode The Death of Baldur in Season 4, to remember how it was set into motion. You can lots about Norse mythology HERE. If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

In this episode we introduce Coyote, a superstar of Native American folklore. We can’t believe it’s taken us this long to give him his own episode. A coyote is a real animal, a wild dog that lives in the wide plains, forests and even urban areas of North America. They can be found right across the continent, but particularly in places like Texas, Colorado, California, and New Mexico. They can make their home anywhere, which means they are cunning and able to adapt to their surroundings. They eat virtually anything so can always find a way to live off the land. They are intelligent and great survivors. You can find out more about the coyote HERE. Native Americans, the indigenous tribes who lived on the land before the arrival of Europeans, have great respect for coyote and see him as sacred. In some old stories, coyote is a divine being and created the world itself. In others, he’s a cunning trickster just trying to survive. Sometimes he can be righteous and helpful to animals and humans, othertimes he can be selfish and a bit foolish. Just like Anansi from the old Ashanti stories of West Africa. But whatever story he is in – it’s always sure to be a good one. You find some more coyote stories HERE. If you would like to be a guest teller on our podcast, you can get in touch with us HERE If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook, guitar by Andy, drums by Leo Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Oringinal Music by Dragonfly Tales

Hello listeners! This episode, our story is a Hungarian version of a classic fairytale. I'm sure you know the story of the three little pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. But I bet you haven't heard THIS version. There are far too many wolves in this story. Let's hope Little Pig can best them! Remember to join us over on Patreon – you could get to be a guest teller like Astrid, you get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.  We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook   Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Music by Dragonfly Tales

Hi story lovers! We're off to look for pixies on Dartmoor for this lovely folktale. Dartmoor is a real place and it's very magical! It's situated in the county of Devon, in the west of England. People have inhabited the moorland for about 10,000 years, but the land is ancient, stretching back into the primordial mist. It's an important reserve for rare plants and animals, and of course, PIXIES! Pixies are mischievous sprites, a bit like fairies. They can be trixy but can also be kind to those who respect them. You can find out more about pixies HERE. If you want to know more about mysterious Dartmoor, you can do so HERE. Remember to join us over on Patreon – you could get to be a guest teller like Astrid, you get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.  We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook   Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Bye 'O Baby Lullaby - Traditional American Folksong Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

We go way back to old Japan in this famous story of a poor young man who saves a fish. Japan is surrounded by water, so much of their folklore comes from the sea. Japanese mermaids are called Ningyo, and they are not like European mermaids at all! Thankfully, our hero catches the Dragon king's daughter and sets her free. That's got to be worth a reward, right? You can find out lots more about Japanese folklore in this wonderful book HERE. If you would like to be a guest teller on our podcast, you can get in touch with us HERE If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook   Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Music royalty free via YOUTUBE

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.We are really looking forward to welcoming some new YOUNG guest tellers to the podcast.  If you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen. Our story this episode features a very famous hero from English Legend - Robin Hood!There have been many stories and films about Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. Most are based in Nottinghamshire, sharing the story of him stealing from the rich to give to the poor.   If you want to find out more about Robin and his Merry Men, you can do so HERE.If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.Thank you so much for being patient with us this week - we had some naughty gremlins at work and had to re-do the recording . Gah!! However, we are so happy with this episode, as it features the lovely Kaila from California, who shares her tale of How the Sea became Salty.  She is just BRILLIANT!  If you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen. Our story this episode takes us to ancient Egypt, land of pharaohs, gods, desert, hieroglyphs and the river Nile.  And a goddess who will not rest until her loved one is restored to her.  The story is a bout death, but also about life.  The ancient Egyptians honoured and preserved their dead, believing that they would be reunited in the Afterlife.  If you want to find out more about the Ancient Egyptians, you can do so HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatExtra Music by TihanaMusic - Soulpacifica,  Free Music Earth and WombatNoisesAudio Sound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.This week's guest teller is Camden, who is 11, from Denver Colorado in the USA.  Listen to this brilliant version of Goldilocks and the three Bears. If you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen. Our story this episode, is about one of our favourite tricksters - ANANSI! The Anansi stories were first told by the Ashanti people in Ghana, a country in West Africa.  They were not written but passed down through telling from generation to generation.  Until they had spread far and wide.  They spread across oceans to the Caribbean – they crossed continents and are now told all over the world.If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatTeddy Bears Waltz by Kevin MacLeod

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.This week, we don't have a guest teller and we really need you!   If you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen. Our story this episode, is from Ukraine - a wonder tale from the mystical Carpathian mountains.  Ukraine has a rich history of folk tales and fairy tales, handed down by word of mouth. If you would like to read more stories from Ukraine you can do so HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis you can do so HERE.And if you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeUkrainian Lullaby by Paul HankinsonSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.This episode, we are celebrating the Spring and Easter.  There are many wonderful celebrations happening around the world at this time of year.  You can find out about them HERE. Leo shares a lovely story about peace and friendship.  You can read the original in Margaret Read Macdonald's wonderful book 'Peace Tales'. If you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen. Emily's story is a Greek Myth about how the seasons came to be.  It is the story of Persephone and the Pomegranate seeds and we love it.  If you would like to read more about Greek Myths, you can do so HERE.If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.This episode, we learn about Leo's top five Inventors and Discoverers.  Here they are!  Click on their names to learn more!5. Marie Curie4. Patricia Bath3. Ada Lovelace2. Nikola Tesla1. Leonardo Da VinciIf you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen. Our story is a very old Myth from Ireland about a King with a very big secret.  There are lots of variations on this tale but  there is a great version in The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatMedieval Music by Silverman Sound

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.This episode, we welcome our guest teller Maria Gillen, from County Cork in Ireland.  Maria is a great friend and a fabulous teller of tales.  She loves stories of magic, healing and old wisdom and has told to big crowds and small.  Maria is also the storyteller in residence at the Kerry Writer's Museum.  If you want to see more of Maria telling you can do so HERE.Our story is a tale from Sweden about a clever lad who outwits a water sprite.  Swedish folklore is full of fairies, sprites, trolls and other magical beings.  You can find out more HERE.If you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen. If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.This episode, we celebrate Leo's end of his first EVER exams.  And he has chosen to tell a brilliant Anansi story.  Our listeners know Anansi well, as a naughty trickster from the ancient tales of West Africa.  The tales travelled across the ocean to the Caribbean  and on then throughout the whole world.If you want to know more about Anansi and the Ashanti people, you can do so HERE.Emily's story is a tale that was collected by the famous Brothers Grimm, from Germany.  The brothers travelled about, listening to stories that they heard people telling.  They collected them and put them in books.  You can find out more about the Brothers Grimm HERE.   If you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen. If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages. This is one of our FAVOURITE episodes - The Faerie Thorn.It is a tale from Northern Ireland about the mystical and magical Faerie Thorn tree.  I first heard the wonderful Liz Weir MBE tell a version of this at the Glens of Antrim Story Festival.Here is an extract from Jane Talbot’s wonderfully dark collection of fairy tales, The Faerie Thorn: ‘Now, if you don’t know about faerie thorns, you should. The Big People call these trees hawthorns, and in May you can see them scattering snow-blossoms in every direction. The Big People know that the Little People live in the roots of these trees, so the wisest Big People make sure that the faerie thorns are left well alone.    You can find photos of Leo's tree and the REAL Faerie Thorn in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.  We're nearly at the end of Season 3 and we are so grateful that you are still here listening with us! This week, we have the return of guest teller Sharon Carr, from our second season. She tells a tale of King who wants far too much. THE MOON!! If you'd like to learn more about Sharon's storytelling, you can out HERE. Our story is from Mexico and we LOVE the folklore from this area. It's full of transformation, tricksters, animals and religion.  And THIS tale features a tale about the DEVIL, and a tailor who beats him at his own game! If you would like to find more Mexican folktales, you can do so HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town. And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great). If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can also follow us on: Instagram Facebook and Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages. This is one of our FAVOURITE episodes - Odysseus and the Cyclops from Season 1.It is THOUSANDS of years old.  It’s a very long epic and we only had time to tell a part of it.  If you liked the story and want to follow Odysseus on the rest of his journey, we’d recommend this version by Daniel Morden and Hugh Lupton – two amazing storytellers - The Adventures of Odysseus. Here is a YouTube link to Sinbad and the Cyclops and here is a really nice blog about the genius of Ray Harryhausen. If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.While Emily is recovering, we have chosen one of our favourite episodes for you - with TWO stories.The first one is a fable by Aesop, brilliantly told by Leo!  If you like this short fable, you can read more of them in this book - Orchard Aesop's Fables.And the second one is The Bremen Town Musicians.  This is a very popular folk tale in Germany, most famously told by the Brothers Grimm.  Bremen is a real place and there is actually a statue there of all the animals one on top of the other.  You can see it here.Here is a link to the website for Leo's musical activity.  There are 52 instruments to choose from!  We would love to see (and hear) your instruments when you've finished them. If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hey folks!  We hope you are enjoy the summer break, wherever you are. In this favourite episode, we venture into the Amazonian rainforest to hear a story from the Anambe people. You can find a version of today's tale, 'Ceuci the Witch who ate a lot' in this book: Amazonia - Indigenous Tales from BrazilIf you would like to watch Emily tell this story, you can do so HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hey folks!  We hope you are enjoy the summer break, wherever you are. This episode features one of Leo's favourites from Season 2 - the classic Greek Myth about a brave hero who must defeat a hideous monster and escape a mysterious labyrinth.WARNING:  it gets a bit scary when Theseus goes into the Labyrinth!For more great myths and legends, check out this fabulous collection by Anthony Horrowitz.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hey folks!  We hope you are enjoy the summer break, wherever you are. This episode is one of EMILY's favourites and features the lovely Liz Weir MBE, telling one of her own lovely tales, based on Irish lore, The Mermaid's Gift.If you want to find out more about Liz Weir then you can visit her website HERE.Our story this episode is a classic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen - but told with our own Dragonfly Tales flavour.Andersen wrote some of the most well loved fairy tales ever, including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Tinder Box.  This book, An Illustrated Treasury, is a lovely introduction to his stories.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 4 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.We're back!  We hope you had a fantastic summer and a great start to the new school year.This week, we have a brilliant guest teller - Will from Melbourne, Australia.  Will is only 7 and is a bit of a comedy genius.  He shares some of his very own jokes with us.Our story is from Canada - the French speaking part.  Centuries ago, French colonies settled in parts of Canada and that is why there are still French speakers in Canada today.  This story comes from that time long ago.If you would like to find more Canadian folktales, you can do so HERE.If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatFrench music by Kevin Macleod

Welcome to Season 4 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.We are delighted to welcome back a young guest teller - Robi Jo!  He is sharing the epic Hindu tales of the Ramayana.This story of Rama and Sita, and the Flying monkey Hanuman is celebrated each year at Diwali - the Hindu festival of lights.  We're sure you'll love Robi Jo's telling!Our story is a wonder tale from the Himalayas and Tibet.  Tibet is called the 'Roof of the World' and it is a very spiritual place.If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatTibetan music by Soonam Poon 

Welcome to Season 4 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages. We are feeling the Autumn breeze and seeing the leaves become lovely colours. Smelling the smokey, misty air and enjoying all the fruits of the harvest. This week we are delighted to welcome fantastic guest Teller Jon Mason. Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller known for his captivating delivery and love of roots: folktales and myths that connect our history and our present, our surroundings and ourselves. He performs regularly at festivals, in schools, online, and his shows have appeared in the Brighton Festival and Fringe. And he has a deep love for North Wales, where he has strong family links, and he knows the village where this story is set very well...! Visit his website HERE. Our story comes from Italy - a city called Siena in the province of Tuscany. Hundreds of years ago, some of the greatest artists in the world lived and trained in Italy. You may have heard of some of them. Leonardo Da Vinci, is probably one you have heard of - great name, huh? This tale is about a young boy learning to be an artist, but also wanting to have fun and be with his friends. He did grow up to be very famous and his artwork is present in Siena to this day. You can learn more about his great works HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Market Ambience courtesy of Michael Ghelfi Studios Music Faerie Garden by Chris Collins

Welcome to Season 4 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages. It’s our Halloween Special!!!!!! Wooooooo! And we have some treats in store for you – or are they tricks? As with our previous Halloween shows, Leo is going to tell a story that’s not too scary. And I’ll tell one that is a bit more scary We also thought we would tickle your funny bone with some spooky Halloween jokes from our listeners! Huge thanks to Marcus Zoe, George, Sharon, Mila, Tom, Will and Jakey!! Leo's story is a ghost story from England. You can find this story and lots more like it in this excellent book by Margaret Read MacDonald 'When the Lights Go Out!' Emily's story is from Norway. And many people believe the story is true. There is a lake in Norway called Whale lake  Because in this lake have been discovered the huge bones of what was once a mighty whale that terrorized the fjords and seas around Norway and greenland  Hundreds of years ago, sailors would hunt wales for their blubber. They would melt the blubber down into oil that was then used for street lights, cosmetics and explosives. Whale hunting was incredibly dangerous and there are lots of songs about about it – as sailors would spend very long times at sea, making up stories, singing songs and crafting. You can find out more about it HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello  and welcome to season 3 of Dragonfly Tales Podcast.  Each episode we will tell you a story from around the world and share some fun and silly things with you. We’d like to thank our listeners for their patience – we’re always sorry when we have to postpone an episode but we all get sick sometimes. Coming up this season on Dragonfly Tales: - we will be joined by some amazing guest tellers  - We’ll have a Christmas competition for our listeners  - we also have a new Instagram account @dragonflytalespod where we will be showing your art work, clips and videos and hints to coming stories.  Our  story comes from a collection of stories from the Southern states of America.   And features a very tricky character who loves getting up to mischief. Brer Rabbit.  These stories were carried over the ocean by African slaves, and although we might now feel a bit uncomfortable with the voice of Uncle Remus (stories told through a white man's lens) these animal stories are fantastic and need to be celebrated in their own right! If you want to talk more about this important idea, then please please share your thoughts with us.  emilydragonflytales@gmail.comIf you would like to tell a tale or get a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou may start to hear some adverts on our podcast.  We know this can be annoying, but it really helps to keep us going.  We will always try to choose adverts that we feel are appropriate for our content.You can also follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatBanjo Music Michael Staun

Hello  and welcome to season 3 of Dragonfly Tales Podcast.  Each episode we will tell you a story from around the world and share some fun and silly things with you. A big HELLO! to all our new listeners and subscribers - welcome to the podcast family!  Be sure to share your drawings and pictures in our Facebook Group.  Our first story is from our Guest Teller Grethe Mangala Jenson.  It's the classic tale Jack and the Beanstalk, with a Grethe twist!Grethe, from Sandal Sticks Theatre, is a very gifted Storyteller and puppeteer of Sri Lankan and Danish heritage. She loves sharing stories with people of all ages because ‘they can make you feel good (sometimes sad), teach you lessons , inspire confidence as well as creativity and an appreciation of language in all its forms’. If you want to find out more about Grethe, you can do so HERE.Our story is a tale from the Mapuche people of Chile, a country in South America.  There are many ancient stone masks that come from the Mapuche people, but unfortunately not much is known about them.That is why their folk tales are so precious!  If you'd like to learn more about the Mapuche you can do this HERE.If you would like to tell a tale or get a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou may start to hear some adverts on our podcast.  We know this can be annoying, but it really helps to keep us going.  We will always try to choose adverts that we feel are appropriate for our content.You can also follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatMusic by Free Music Archive

Hello and welcome to season 3 of Dragonfly Tales Podcast. Each episode we will tell you a story from around the world and share some fun and silly things with you. IT’s CHRISTMAS!!!!! We'd like to wish all our listeners a very HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We hope you enjoy our special festive episode.  Our first story is by Kim Normanton. She’s the host of one of our favourite podcasts Super Great Kids’ Stories! If you haven’t checked out this amazing podcast you really should! Super Great Kids’ Stories is an award-winning podcast of traditional tales from around the world retold by the best storytellers. Recommended for ages 5 to 105. Listen in and you’ll meet Brazilian ogres, African trickster spiders, Greek heroes, and Russian witches. And for our Xmas special, host Kim has a wintry tale for us from Siberia. Our story is a lovely tale about a snowy mountain and also some fairy folk.  Will Hans and Trudy make it up to the great Snow Bear safely? You'll have to listen and find out. You can read the original story by Ruth Ainsworth in her brilliant book The Pirate Ship and other stories. The rhyme we say is from a famous poem called The Fairies by William Allingham. If you would like to tell a tale or get a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town. And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great). If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You may start to hear some adverts on our podcast. We know this can be annoying, but it really helps to keep us going. We will always try to choose adverts that we feel are appropriate for our content. You can also follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Music by Free Music Archive

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends.  We're bringing in the New Year with stories about winter, cozying down and dreaming of springtime. We are so delighted to welcome our first guest teller of the New Year - Lucy Lill Lucy is a performer from London and she works in museums, theatres, schools and festivals - anywhere people will let her tell stories! You can often find her working with Alys Torrance as part of Story Jam, plotting events and shows. She practises some of her stories on her four year old, and he tells her exactly what he thinks! You can find out more about Lucy HERE. Our story is an old one from Finland. The sun sleeps for a long time, waiting to rise. When it does, it must be beautiful in Lapland, where this wintry tale comes from. Can you imagine a world where the sun doesnt rise - for months!  You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. Spring is coming! Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it mat feel cold and windy, but underneath the ground the seeds are stirring for Imbolc - the coming of Spring.  We love to celebrate St Brigit's day by feeding the birds, lighting candles to scare away the dark, baking tasty treats and getting the house and garden in order 'spring cleaning'. Our story celebrates the battle between winter and spring - who do you think will win? If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Music The Faerie Garden by Chris Collins

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. And We have a very special treat for our listeners this episode. Emily was fortunate enough to be asked to judge a story-writing competition based around the mysterious Westenhanger Castle, believed to be owned by Henry VIII. There’s a possibly a new garden town being built nearby called Otterpool Park and they ran the storywriting competition. The entrants were between the ages of 7 and 14 years old and the winners were given prizes, including doing a story workshop with Emily! From over 40 entries, the judges chose 3 winners. We will be featuring all three stories on the podcast. And we have one of the winners for this episode. Her name is Clementine and she is 10 years old.  Our story is a chain tale from the Punjab. There are lots and lots of parts to this story. Can you remember them all and the order they come in? If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Tabla Music by Sing with Aqeel

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. We are so grateful to you folks for hanging on in there while we got ourselves better.  It's been icy cold here in London, but things are looking greener and we could be heading off on holiday soon! This episode we welcome another winner of the Otterpool Park Storywriting competition.  Jasmine is 12 and she is from Cambridgeshire.  We absolutely love her story and her telling.  Well done, Jasmine!   You can find out more about Westenhanger Castle and the new town project near Folkestone  HERE. Our story is a very old Mayan story about a dwarf king. The Mayans were an ancient civilisation from what’s now Mexico and Central America.  They lived in huge cities, had great stone pyramids and believed in lots of different gods.  They also came up with their own calendars – they were really good at maths and astronomy.  And there are people in Central America today who live like the ancient Mayans and eat the same sort of food - maize.You can discover more about Mayan Civilisation HERE.AND, it's always good to embrace our differences with love.  If you would like to know more about the Little People community, you can do so HER If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. Time is crazzzzzy!  Here in England, we just lost an hour.  Poof! Gone.And our producer (Daddy Andy) has been away travelling and he's no idea what time it is! This episode we welcome another winner of the Otterpool Park Storywriting competition.  Evie is 12 and she is from New Romsey in Kent in the UK.  She brought us a very different Elizabeth - wild and freee!  If only for a short time.  We absolutely love her story and her telling.  Well done, Evie!   You can find out more about Westenhanger Castle and the new town project near Folkestone  HERE. Our story is from the lands the Ice and Snow!Yes, we are back in the Halls of Asgard to meet the most amazing guy!  He's brilliant, he's charming, all the gods love him.Surely nothing can go wrong.Right? If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. As it is Spring time, we would really like to have some new guest tellers join us. And it could be you!! Listen to our top tips and give it a go. We would love to hear your telling! Our story is from the island of Cuba. Cuban folktales are full of different flavours - just like Cuban food. There are lots of different cultures mixing together in Cuba - Spanish, African and Caribbean. And this episode is a lovely bed time listen. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. We can't wait to hear your stories so keep practising, record it and send it to us to listen to.So we want to tell you about a podcast we know you’ll enjoy. It's called the Kid Stories Podcast. It’s hosted by Phil Bechtel who reads original stories.  You can hear about The Ninjas of Valleytown , Dropkick Kittycat and Hummus Wrinklesmith the Chicken Wizard.   It’s zany, it’s mad, it’s brilliant ! If you like the sound of that, then just click Here and listen to the Kid Stories Podcast today Our story is from ancient Greece and its an epic tale of gods, monsters and winged sandals.  This is only part 1 so make sure you listen out for part 2.  You can find out more about Perseus and Medusa HERE. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. Welcome, one and all to the Merry Merry month of May!  May day is a really lovely time of year –  we celebrate the beginning of summer, which in the Celtic wheel is called Bealtaine. (which is actually Gaelic for the month of May)  The earth is tilting towards the sun here in the northern hemisphere and the warm season is coming.  If the sun were a few degrees nearer we would burn up.  And if the sun were a few degrees farther away all life on earth would be frozen.But the position of our sun is 'just right', just like baby bear's porridge.And it's called - the Goldilocks Zone.  Stories are indeed everywhere.  You can find out more about the Goldilocks Zone Here.  For our story, we return to  ancient Greece and Perseus' quest for the head of Medusa, the gorgon.  Will he succeed, or be turned to stone?? You can find out more about Perseus and Medusa HERE. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. We hope you're looking forward to SUMMER TIME! We've been out in the garden weeding and tidying, learning new songs and playing instruments, and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends. We've also been walking around London lots, exploring its hidden parts, picking up facts and stories. Leo has also been getting into Japanese Anime and Manga. He grew up watching beautiful films from Studio Ghibli, and is now watching lots of Anime series. You can learn more about Anime HERE. Leo's story is an old Japanese tale about soothing babies - something we've all done - and we continue to pass down these techniques through the generations. Our main story is a very famous Japanese fairytale - Momotaro, the Peach boy. He is a famous hero in Japanese folklore and there is a statue of him and his animal companions in Okoyama. (a bit like the Bremen Town Musicians!) If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. This episode is brought to you from Zest Fest, an exhilarating new festival at Westenhanger Castle near Hythe in Kent, UK  We enjoyed everything from daring circus skills and performing arts to exploring how to nourish the mind, body and soul through yoga, breathwork, meditation, music, dance, mindful walks and much more. We love telling stories to live audiences; there's nothing like the sparkling, rippling energy of interaction between people.  And festivals are a great place for storytelling and magic making. With lots of things happening at the same time, you can hear music and singing in the background of our story session. We hope it doesn't distract too much - most people in the word tent didn't seem to notice. That's the sign of a good story! With special thanks to Kerry Ryan and her creative writing workshop, and the incredible events team at Otterpool Park. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo.We hope you like lullabys, as we've made another one.  The words come from the wonderful poem by W.B.Yeats called Stolen Child.Where dips the rocky highlandOf Sleuth Wood in the lake,There lies a leafy islandWhere flapping herons wakeThe drowsy water rats;There we've hid our faery vats,Full of berrysAnd of reddest stolen cherries.Come away, O human child!To the waters and the wildWith a faery, hand in hand,For the world's more full of weeping than you can understand. Where the wave of moonlight glossesThe dim gray sands with light,Far off by furthest RossesWe foot it all the night,Weaving olden dancesMingling hands and mingling glancesTill the moon has taken flight;To and fro we leapAnd chase the frothy bubbles,While the world is full of troublesAnd anxious in its sleep.Come away, O human child!To the waters and the wildWith a faery, hand in hand,For the world's more full of weeping than you can understand. Where the wandering water gushesFrom the hills above Glen-Car,In pools among the rushesThat scarce could bathe a star,We seek for slumbering troutAnd whispering in their earsGive them unquiet dreams;Leaning softly outFrom ferns that drop their tearsOver the young streams.Come away, O human child!To the waters and the wildWith a faery, hand in hand,For the world's more full of weeping than you can understand. Away with us he's going,The solemn-eyed:He'll hear no more the lowingOf the calves on the warm hillsideOr the kettle on the hobSing peace into his breast,Or see the brown mice bobRound and round the oatmeal chest.For he comes, the human child,To the waters and the wildWith a faery, hand in hand,For the world's more full of weeping than he can understand. Our story is an old fairytale from Ireland about a 'changeling'.  Changelings feature in lots of folklore and you can find out more about them HERE. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookLullaby lyrics from  the poem 'Stolen Child' by W.B.YeatsProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo.A big thank you to all our listeners for their continued support.  We have entered the British Podcast Awards 2023!There is a special category called 'The Listeners Choice Vote' and we be absolutely THRILLED if you could take the time to vote for us.Here is the link and THANK YOU SO MUCH!  https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Our story is about one of the most mystical of all beasts - the UNICORN!  We hope you enjoyed our interesting facts about unicorns, and the nursery rhyme we told:The lion and the unicornWere fighting for the crownThe unicorn beat the lionAll around the town.Some gave them white bread,And some gave them brown;Some gave them plum cakeand drummed them out of town.When Emily was younger, she read a beautiful book by Marianna Mayer, which drew on the ancient myths of the Unicorn and Serpent story.  You find a link to this lovely text HERE. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookHarp Music  - royalty free music by Giorgio Di Campofreesoundmusic.euyoutube.com/freesoundmusicProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo.We're off to festivals to hear more stories!A big thank you to all our listeners for their continued support.  We have entered the British Podcast Awards 2023!There is a special category called 'The Listeners Choice Vote' and we be absolutely THRILLED if you could take the time to vote for us.Here is the link and THANK YOU SO MUCH!  https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Our story is about a magical gift - a pumpkin!  It's an old Turkish tale and definitely reminds of stories like the Magic Porridge Pot.   If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to the season finale of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with Emily and Leo. We have been nominated in the Kids Category of The British Podcast Awards 2023!!!! A big thank you to all our listeners for their continued support and for inspiring us to get this far - we are honoured and very proud! Please check out the other kids Podcasts nominated, including our buddies at Super Great Kids Stories! You can still vote for us in 'The Listeners Choice Category ' Here is the link and THANK YOU SO MUCH! https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Our story comes from the Louisiana Bayou. It's a Cajun story, and you can learn more about Louisiana and the rich Cajun culture HERE. The little song we sing is a French Cajun ditty. The lyrics are quite horrid but also funny: Cajun French Les maringouins l'ont mangé ma belle.  ils'ont resté de ses gros orteils  c’est Pour me faire des bouchons de liège, c’est Pour boucher mes demi-bouteilles.  Et mon papa s'en alle mulet,  Et Ma maman s'en allait 'léphant,  Et Mon p'tit frer' sur un ouaouaron, Et ma p'tit' soeur, sur un coin d'mon coeur. English The mosquitoes have eaten my sweetheart.  They only left her big toes  To use as corks now I suppose And seal up my wine bottles  And my papa he went on a mule,  And my mama on an elephant,  My little brother he went on a toad,  my little sis on a piece of my heart.  If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening! ThemeMusic by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   Season 5 is coming very very soon and we have lots of wonderful things to share with you. So this bonus episode is a musical journey through our favourite stories, revisiting our songs and music. Leo and I love singing and making ORIGINAL songs that go with our episodes, often accompanied on guitar by me or by professional guitarist Andy (Daddy producer). We hope that the songs will remind you of your favourite tales so you can listen to them again! If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative

Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   It's Season 5 - season of mists and mellow fruitfulness!! And stories! We're back and we can't wait to share our next season with you. We are joined by an amazing storyteller and author Daniel Morden. Leo does his first interview EVER, learns some amazing things about storytelling and story writing, and gets to be one of the first to read Daniel's amazing new book: STRANGE TALES! We've read it and it's fantastic! You can buy Daniel's book (and we hope you do) by clicking HERE. Our story takes us back to one of our favourite places - the greenwood! We love tales of past heroes, who cared for the needy and understood that the world was often cruel and unfair. You can learn more about him HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Chord structure for ‘Green Wood’ from ‘Greensleeves’ Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative

Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. This episode we welcome young guest teller Magda, who is 11, from Forest Gate London. Magda shares her brilliant story of a very skillful pussycat and her circus tricks! We absolutely love it!  We also share details of Chewing-gum artist Ben Wilson. Ben has been bringing magic to the streets and landmarks of London for over 10 years and now is lovely art is in peril of disappearing. Please sign his petition HERE and find out more about him HERE. Our story is a very old folktale that has several versions across the globe - Ethopia, Korea, Japan and China. It is about trust, patience and tenderness - the Tiger's Whisker. You can find a version of it HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative

Welcome to Season 5 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages. It’s our Halloween Special!!!!!! Wooooooo! You know we LOVE this time of year! As with our previous Halloween shows, Leo and Emily will do something that’s not too scary. And then Emily will tell one that is a bit more scary We also have the return of LISTENERS SPOOKY JOKES! Check out how freakishly funny these folks are!!!! Leo came up with the idea of something witchy - and you can't get more witchy than the three weird sisters from William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'. In the 16th and 17th century, people really believed in evil witches who could curse you and control your fate. If you'd like to know more about the play and the weird sisters you can do so HERE.  Emily's story is from Brittany in France. Its based on an old tale about the supernatural creature - the Werewolf, but we've changed it somewhat and given it a Feminine twist. You can find out more about werewolves HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales 'Double Double' from Macbeth by William Shakespeare Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative

Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.This episode we decided to let Leo tell his own folk tale, The Wolf and the Nurse.  It's a beautiful tale of healing and compassion.  Well done, Leo! Our story is a very old folktale from Slavic folklore about a very famous witch BABA YAGA! She is a bit scary, but she is also quite a complicated character.  You can learn more about her HERE.If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light Creative

Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.Thank you all so so much for your patience - we've had a bit of family illness but we're all feeling much better now!Our story is a sinister tale from Germany, and some believe it really happened!  Hamelin is actually a real town and you can find out about it HERE.If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesSound effects by ZapSplat Produced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light Creative

Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.Happy New Year!  It's 2024 and we have so many fabulous new stories and tellers coming your way this year.We have a big treat for you - a three part story!The Snow Queen is a wonderful fairytale by the Danish writer Hans Christian Anderson.  Anderson wrote many of the famous stories we have grown up with - The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New clothes, The Ugly Duckling and many more.You can find out more about Hans Christian Anderson and his wonderful tales HERE and buy them HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesSound effects by ZapSplatProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light Creative

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. Spring is coming!  Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it mat feel cold and windy, but underneath the ground the seeds are stirring for Imbolc - the coming of Spring.  We love to celebrate St Brigid's day by feeding the birds, lighting candles to scare away the dark, or perhaps by making a Brigid's Cross!  We found a little video to show you how to make one from paper HERE, or you can try the traditional way and make them from rushes HERE.Our story - Part 2 of the Snow Queen - continues Gerda's quest to find her best friend Kai.  She is getting closer, but what dangers lie in her way?  If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. We've been away for a while but we're back with the final part of Hans Christian Anderson's Snow Queen! In part 3, Gerda must finally face her fears to save Kai.  Will she succeed?Or is it too late?If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to the 1st episode of Dragonfly Tales, a new story podcast for children of all ages.  Join professional storyteller Emily, and her son Leo, for stories from all around the world.  Then try out a fun activity to do at home which links to the story! This episode is about the famous natural wonder, The Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.  You can read the story of Fionn Mac Cumhaill in the O'Brien Book of Irish Fairytales and Legends And remember to have a go at baking Leo's delicious Scottish Oat Cakes! is the link to the recipe for Leo's baking activity: Gluten-Free Oat Cakes!Music by Leo on GaragebandArt by Light Creative

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Dragonfly Tales, a new story podcast for children of all ages.  This episode is a tale from Turkey!  We first came across this story told by the incredible storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald  in Little Rooster's Diamond Button but we've put our own spin on it.Here is the link to Leo's bird feeder activity - It's good to get an adult to help with scissors!  If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Dragonfly Tales, a new story podcast for children of all ages. This episode is a tale from Australia!  It's a beginning story, or a 'pourquoi' story. These stories explain why something is the way it is - do you think the story is true?You can find more lovely stories from the Australian Bush in the gorgeous book: Stories from the BillabongHere is the link to Leo's Eardrum Experiment. We'd love to see some videos of your model eardrum in action! Post them in our new Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group.And here is the link to the incredibly talented LYRE BIRD!And remember to like, follow, subscribe and download.  We would love to see some of your pictures on our new Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group on Facebook.If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a new story podcast for children of all ages.    This episode is a tale from old Japan and features the Oni – they are Japanese trolls who live underground!  There are lots of different versions of this story, but our favourite version is by Arlene Mosel.  Here is the link to Leo's Sudoku puzzles. We'd love to see some of your own, along with any drawings of the story. You can post them in our new Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Episode 5 – The Faerie Thorn Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode is a tale from Northern Ireland about the mystical and magical Faerie Thorn tree.  I first heard the wonderful Liz Weir MBE tell a version of this at the Glens of Antrim Story Festival.Here is an extract from Jane Talbot’s wonderfully dark collection of fairy tales, The Faerie Thorn: ‘Now, if you don’t know about faerie thorns, you should. The Big People call these trees hawthorns, and in May you can see them scattering snow-blossoms in every direction. The Big People know that the Little People live in the roots of these trees, so the wisest Big People make sure that the faerie thorns are left well alone.    Here are the instructions for making Leo’s fairy tree: You will need: ·        A big sheet of blank paper  and a pencil ·        Some prittstick or gloopy glue ·        Some twigs and branches ·        Lots of different sized leaves ·        Some little gems or shiny buttons ·        And some glitter First, draw an outline of a tree in winter on your paper.  Try to make your branches nice and big and do lots of them. Next, using your glue, stick your twigs down over your outline so you have a winter tree. Next turn your tree into a summer tree by sticking on your leaves.  The more leaves you add the fuller your tree will look. You can also add little flowers to your tree too – to make it more spring like. Finally, to make it a fairy tree, stick some gems or buttons onto your tree and then shake over some glitter.         And now you have a magical fairy tree! You can find photos of Leo's tree and the REAL Faerie Thorn in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group.If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and songs by Dragonfly TalesFiddle Music by Slainte on Free Music ArchiveProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat               

Episode 6 – The Monkeys and the Bell Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.     This episode is a classic tale from India – there are many different versions of this story, but our favourite is in this lovely Usbourne book of Indian tales.  Here is a great link to Leo’s activity: Mango and Banana Smoothie. Remember to ask a grown up for help with chopping and whizzing! Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects and Sitar by Zapsplat and on Public Domain

Episode 7 – Odysseus and the Cyclops Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.  This episode, our tale is THOUSANDS of years old.  It’s a very long epic and we only had time to tell a part of it.  If you liked the story and want to follow Odysseus on the rest of his journey, we’d recommend this version by Daniel Morden and Hugh Lupton – two amazing storytellers - The Adventures of Odysseus. Here is a YouTube link to Sinbad and the Cyclops and here is a really nice blog about the genius of Ray Harryhausen. And here is a really cool link about Stop Motion Animation for beginners! Can’t wait to see your monsters!  There are tons of apps out there - we really like Stop Motion Studio. Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out.You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Episode 8 – Anansi and Turtle Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode, we introduce a classic story archtype - The Trickster!Anansi the spider is a trickster - he's sneaky, funny and a bit lazy too!The Anansi stories were first told by the Ashanti people in Ghana, a country in West Africa.  They were not written but passed down through telling from generation to generation.  Until they had spread far and wide.  They spread across oceans to the Caribbean – they crossed continents and are now told all over the world. Here is Leo's YouTube link to the Spider Puppet activity.  It's nice and easy to make.   Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out.You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Episode 9 - The Tempest Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode, we are telling a tale written by the famous playwright William Shakespeare - The Tempest, which means the storm! It's a story about a mystical island far far away across the sea. If you'd like to find out more about William Shakespeare you can check out these Shakespeare Fun Facts! And this is a nice introduction to Shakespeare's works by Michael Rosen & Sarah Nayler. We'll put some photos of Leo's Puppet theatre in the Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat  

Episode 10 - Mama Draga Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode, we are telling a folktale from Sicily, which is an island south of Italy.  It has a volcano on the island, called Mount Etna!There are lots of versions of this type of folktale - but this is our version. If you would like to read more Sicilian Tales, we can recommend this lovely book Catarina the Wise and other Wondrous Folk and Fairy Tales. And here is a youtube link to Leo's Coffee Filter Roses activity!  We can't wait to see how they come out!Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out.You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Episode 11 – The Bremen Town Musicians Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode, we have TWO animal tales for you.  The first one is a fable by Aesop, brilliantly told by Leo!  If you like this short fable, you can read more of them in this book - Orchard Aesop's Fables.And the second one is The Bremen Town Musicians.  This is a very popular folk tale in Germany, most famously told by the Brothers Grimm.  Bremen is a real place and there is actually a statue there of all the animals one on top of the other.  You can see it here.Here is a link to the website for Leo's musical activity.  There are 52 instruments to choose from!  We would love to see (and hear) your instruments when you've finished them. Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Episode 12 – The Fisherman and the Genie Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode comes from the fabulous collection - The Arabian Nights.  The stories are told by the character Scheherazade, who tells a story every night for 1001 nights so that her husband, the King, will keep her alive.  Yikes!The famous composer Rimsky Korsakov took several of the stories from the collection and turned them into pieces of music.  The voice of the storyteller Scheherazade was represented by a solo violin.  You can listen to a clip here.Our activity is all about creating a time capsule that you can hide and then open many years from now.  We found a great website with printables and suggestions for making your time capsule.Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out.You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Episode 13 – The Chinese Red Riding Hoods Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. This episode our story is a Chinese version of a classic fairytale Little Red Riding Hood.  But this one is a bit different.  It was written by Isabelle Chang and can be found in this lovely book Womenfolk and Fairy Tales. Our activity this week is about the is all about the wonderful grey wolf!  They are not at all the big bad wolves of fairy tales.  Visit Wolf Watch UK to learn more about these shy animals and create your own fact file about them. Awoooooooooo!  Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out.You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Episode 14 – The Mermaid of Bulgham Bay Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. This episode we had two stories!We hope you enjoyed Leo's excellent telling of The Frog and the Locust.  It's a wonderful tale about working together and and making our voices heard to make the world a better place for everyone.  We found it in this awesome book Earth Care.our story is from the magical Isle of Man in the Irish Sea.  The Isle of Man has a very rich history of folklore and fairy tales, and the people who live still believe in the wee folk to this day.  They are especially fond of stories about Mermaids.  You can find more stories in this lovely book - Manx Fairy Tales.Leo's activity this week is making a mermaid fairy lantern and there is an excellent video and tutorial on this website - Red Ted Art: DIY Mermaid Lantern.Finally, if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something to keep us going, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEPlease please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Episode 15 – Mayita and the Crocodile Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. This episode we venture to Zimbabwe to hear a story from a clan of the Shona tribe - the Karanga! African storytelling is amazing and our telling would not have been possible without these two awesome books The Lion on the Path and Party Croc!Leo's activity this week is making banana bread - and it's DELICIOUS! Emily is now so into bananas!  You can find the recipe at ZimboKitchen, where you can find lots of amazing recipes from Zimbabwe. Finally, if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something to keep us going, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEPlease please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Zico & The Greedy Witch Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. This episode we venture into the Amazonian rainforest to hear a story from the Anambe people. You can find a version of today's tale, 'Ceuci the Witch who ate a lot' in this book: Amazonia - Indigenous Tales from BrazilWe'd also like to thank our lovely friend and fellow storyteller Sef Townsend for helping us with the Brazilian nursery rhyme.  Sef has been singing songs from lots of different cultures for many years to celebrate diversity and share common experiences.  He's recorded two lovely CDs - Singing with Mr Sef. To order them, just email  seflondon@gmail.com.  We have both Cds and we adore them!Leo's activity this week is all about the layers of the rainforest.   Here is a cool video that shows you the layers!  Exploring Life within the Layers of the Rainforest.And here is a useful fact file where you can read more about the layers.  You can now create your own fact file or draw the different layers and the animals that live on each one. What other animals live in the Amazon rainforest?Finally, if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something to keep us going, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEPlease please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

The Man whose Mother was a Pirate Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode we head down to the sea in this beautiful story by Margaret Mahy. You find her story, and lots of other stories about pirates in this brilliant book The Kingfisher Treasury of Pirate Stories. Leo's activity this week is all about Pirates! Head over to the Royal Museums Greenwich website for tons of Pirate facts and activities! ARRRRRRRR! Finally, if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something to keep us going, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. You can also follow us on: Instagram and Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo on Garageband Melodica Pirate tune performed by Tales From The Dragonfly Sound Effects by Zapsplat Art by Light Creative Produced by Andy Grazebrook (Daddy)

Serpents, Sweets and Sausages Welcome to the next episode of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode is our last one of the first season. We'll be taking a break for the summer but we'll be back in September for more story fun. For our finale, we bring you something a bit special - a special guest! Our friend Ella has been working on a story for our podcast and it's just brilliant! Ella presents a fantastic tale of her own design, based on a Greek myth - The Minator. Leo also tells his own story this week and we hope you enjoy his original story The Sweet Shop at the End of the World. It's awesome! Finally, we present a rhyming version of a Swedish tale about wasted wishes. If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? If you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our first season, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your pics and drawings in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group. See you in the Autumn! If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. We're back!  We hope you've had a lovely summer and are looking forward to some story fun.  We will be releasing episodes every two weeks from now on - but don't worry. We have lots planned this season - Leo's Top Fives, guest storytellers and a spooky Halloween episode for half term! Our first episode is an old Scottish tale about a clever baker lady who manages to fool the faeries into letting her leave fairyland.  If you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEPlease please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your top five ideas and shout-out requests in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group.If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. Our second episode is a classic Greek Myth about a brave hero who must defeat a hideous monster and escape a mysterious labyrinth. WARNING:  it gets a bit scary when Theseus goes into the Labyrinth! For more great myths and legends, check out this fabulous collection by Anthony Horrowitz.If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group and we'll tell you how it works.And if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. Our third episode is a tale from the East - a tale of mystical dragons.  Eastern dragons are very different to those in stories from the west.  In countries such as China, Korea and Japan, dragons are thought to be noble and wise, elemental gods that ruled over the skies and the oceans. They don’t have wings, and have long serpent-like bodies and magical powers.We have a guest teller this week and we're so looking forward to their story!If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group and we'll tell you how it works.And Remember, next week is our HALLOWEEN Special!  We are doing an extra spooky episode for the podcast.And if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat Chinese MusicTitle: Asian TravelStyle: World / Chinese musicComposer: Hicham ChahidiMore royalty free Chinese music: https://www.musicscreen.org

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   It's our Halloween Special! WOOOOOOOOO! We have two stories for you. What a TREAT - not a trick! Our first story is by Leo and is a version of the Hairy Toe. We found this version from master storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald, a very famous North American tale spinner who specialises in interactive storytelling. Our little poem 'The Troll' was by poet Jack Prelutsky . You can find out more about him HERE. Our main story is probably Emily's favourite story ever.... it's called The Boy Who Drew Cats! Huge thanks to our long-time listener AMY for recommending this one. It's magical, mysterious and and scary - maybe not one for our very young listeners. There are MANY different versions of this one that you can search - but we're very fond of our take! Huge thanks to Robi-Jo for an excellent story last episode - you are AWESOME! If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group and we'll tell you how it works. And if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Music: Celestial Aeon Project Music Sound Effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. Our fifth episode is a tale from the lands of Ice and snow - a Norse myth.  Norse myths are ancient stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and battles from Scandinavia.  They were passed down to the Vikings and have had a lasting impression on us too!  Our days of the week are named after Norse gods!In this story, the Thunder god Thor loses his most precious possession - and finds himself in an embarrassing situation (thanks to Loki).For more great Norse myths check out this fabulous D'Aulaire's collection for kids.Or for older children and adults, check out Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology.If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group and we'll tell you how it works.And if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. Our sixth episode invites renowned storyteller Liz Weir MBE to the podcast.Liz has been telling stories for over 40 years and has told her captivating tales on five continents!!  She is also an author and has written three brilliant books: Boom Chica Boom, When Dad was Away and Here, There and Everywhere.  If you would like to purchase them you can contact Liz HERE.Liz tells one of her own lovely tales, based on Irish lore, The Mermaid's Gift.We met Liz at the wonderful Glens of Antrim Storytelling Festival and stayed with her in the cosy Ballyeamon Barn, where storytellers come from all over the world to share stories and have a lovely time.  If you're ever in the Glens, why not go and stay at the Barn?If you want to find out more about Liz Weir then you can visit her website HERE.Our story this episode is a classic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen - but told with our own Dragonfly Tales flavour.Andersen wrote some of the most well loved fairy tales ever, including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Tinder Box.  This book, An Illustrated Treasury, is a lovely introduction to his stories.If you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This episode we welcome guest storyteller Joerg Steinkamper from Germany to the podcast. Joerg has been telling stories to all ages since 2009.  He loves funny stories and his story is a modern version of an old Sufi tale featuring Nasruddin.  If you would like to see Joerg storytelling you can visit his youtube channel HERE. Our story this episode is our version of a tale Emily heard a long time ago, on a series called 'Storyteller' by Marshall Cavendish.  Emily still has her collection of all the magazines and audio tapes that would arrive in the post every fortnight when she was little.  The author is called Felix Culpa - but we can't find a link to him anywhere!! The original story is called 'What Wanda Wanted'. If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatMusic by Kevin MacLeod on Youtube

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. It's Christmas Eve! We are so excited and I hope we can get to sleep tonight!This episode we welcome guest storyteller Hannah Brailsford from Essex to the podcast.Hannah  is a brilliant storyteller who is 'captivating, compelling, magic and fun'.  She has been telling stories to both children and adults for nearly ten years!  Hannah delivers storytelling work shops to Early years and Primary children under guise of Tiny Tales Storytellers.  She also hosts amazing story nights for adults as Spinning Yarns Theatre.You can also check out Hannah's You Tube channel HERE. Leo's story is one he wrote all himself.   It's based on the classic Cinderella story with a MASSIVE twist.  We hope you enjoy it!Emily's story is an old folktale from Somerset called the Apple Tree Man.  In the olden days, people would honour the trees and the gods of winter by singing songs, pouring cider or beer on the roots of fruit trees to ensure a good harvest the following year.  This is called wassailing.  We hope you like our version of this old tale - there is a great version by John Kirkpatrick HERE.And here is an awesome version of our song by The Watersons. If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatChristmas Music by Peder B HellendSpy Music by Video SoundWassail violin by Corinn Bonkalski

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. Happy New Year! May 2021 bring you light, love and happiness.We have two wonderful wintry tales to see you through the cold dark evenings, and this episode we welcome guest storyteller Giles Abbot from London to the podcast.Giles is a writer and voice artist, but he became a storyteller about 20 years ago when he suffered sudden (but not total) loss of sight.  He found he couldn’t see someone across a table or read books and stories.  So he fell in love with the art of TELLING stories. Giles is the UK’s only blind professional storyteller and has told stories at festivals all over the country – and around the world too! You can find out more about Giles at his website HERE. Our story is an old folktale with many versions from many lands.  Some people believe it is an old Cherokee tale.  The Cherokees are from North America and have a deep connection to their ancestors, nature, spirits and oral storytelling.  You can read more Native American tales HERE.If you want to find out more about trees and their leaves, you can go HERE. If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatBanjo Music by Michael Staun

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. We have two lovely stories for you and this episode we welcome guest storyteller Dawn Nelson, or DD Storyteller from the South Downs.Dawn writes and performs both interactive stories and traditional tales, as well as creating story based events and workshops for all ages. She also has her own podcast, Story Lore!You can find out more about Dawn on her website HERE or her YouTube channel HERE.Our story is an old wonder tale from Russia, featuring the Firebird.  There are lots of stories about this mythical bird and this one also features a Princess and a talking horse!  You can find out more about the Firebird stories from Russia HERE.We recommend you have a listen to the fabulous Story Story Podcast, featuring wonderful tellers and tales from around the world.If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   So it's National Storytelling Week here in the UK! So we are celebrating everything story! If you would like to know more, then please visit The Society for Storytelling Website or Facebook Page and share your story fun. We have two lovely stories for you and in this episode we welcome guest storyteller Rachel Ann Harding. She is a traditional storyteller and musician, passionate about myth, and traditional tales. In 2018 she performed at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN and is the creator and producer of the Story Story Podcast, featuring wonderful tellers and tales from around the world (including us!). Our story is a Native American tale about how things came to be. You can find out more about the wonderful connections between humans and nature in many Native American Tales and this is a great place to start: The Girl who helped Thunder and other Tales If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town. And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great). If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can also follow us on: Instagram Facebook and Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on Garageband Storytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Tales from the Dragonfly Life is a Rainbow by Tales from the Dragonfly Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   So there is lots going on right now. Hurray! Valentine's Day, Pancake Day (UK) and Chinese New Year!  And we have THREE amazing stories for you in this episode. Our first is from our young guest teller, Sofia. She is 8 years old and is telling a traditional tale from her home in France - Fox and Crow. Animal tales appear in every culture on every continent, and this one is a lovely version of an Aesop fable. Fox fools crow with its cunning and wit to win some food. A beautiful telling, Sofia! Bravo! If you would like to read more about the French version, you can do so HERE. This episode, we also welcome Master storyteller Daniel Morden. Daniel has been a storyteller for thirty years and he loves tales of all shapes, sizes and origins. You can watch him tell a tale on his YouTube channel HERE. Daniel has also written many fantastic books. You can find them by clicking HERE. And check out his website www.danielmorden.org Our story celebrates Chinese New Year and explores the wonderful link between stories and customs. If you want to learn more about this amazing yearly festival and its stories, you can go HERE. If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Chinese and Medieval Music by Royalty Free YouTube

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. It's March!  Happy coming of Spring!   And we have two great stories for you in this episode.This episode, we welcome storyteller Jill Lamede to the podcast.  Jill, The Tintagel Storyteller, lives in the magical birthplace of King Arthur, and may often be found telling tales on the cliffs above Tintagel Castle. Jill is telling a lovely story called Small Creatures,  a tale from Romania shows that even the Creator may make a few mistakes. You can find out more about Jill on her website HERE.  And you can watch Jill telling her stories on her YouTube channel HERE. Our story follows Rosie and Tommy, two children living in London in WW2.  Lots of children lived through the Blitz in London and were evacuated to the countryside. If you would like to find out more about children in London during WW2, you can learn more HERE or check out these excellent books: Bombs and Blackberries by Julia DonaldsonHorrible Histories - Woeful Second World WarWave me Goodbye - Jacqueline WilsonIf you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatFairy Garden Harp Music by Chris Collins

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. Happy St Patrick's Day (for yesterday).  As you know, Emily & Leo are of Irish heritage and on the 17th March we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland - Saint Patrick.  But he wasn't actually Irish!If you'd like to learn more about St Paddy you can do so HERE.  Our little Irish lullaby at the end is a famous song called 'The Castle of Dromore'.  Emily's parents used to sing it to her and she sang it to Leo when he was a baby.  There is an Irish Gaelic phrase in the song ' A pháiste bán a stór'.  It means 'my fair-haired darling'.  Awwww!This episode, we welcome storyteller Sarah Lloyd Winder to the podcast.  Sarah is a professional storyteller who seeks out tales from around the world to tell at a variety of venues and situations. From Folktales that tell the story of how Iceland got its volcanoes and Denmark its fjords to the beautiful myths and folklore of Japan, she seeks  stories of beauty, horror, comedy and the way people act. If you would like to find out more about Sarah and her stories, you can visit her website HERE. Our story is a favourite  - a 'Jack' tale.  There are lots of versions of this story all over the world, where the character follows the advice but gets it muddled or delayed.  But it all turns out alright in the end!If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEIf you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat'The Castle of Dromore' lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton, music traditionalThe Jazz Piano by Bensound.com

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.   This episode we launch on April 1st - also known as APRIL FOOLS DAY! Yes, it's a day for pranks and tricks - but keep them light-hearted and silly If you want to more about the origins of April Fool's Day, you can read more HERE. And for a list of silly and harmless pranks to pull on your family, you can go HERE. This episode, we welcome storyteller Wendy Shearer to the podcast.  Wendy Shearer is a Storyteller and Writer, with a love for bringing folktales, myths, and legends to life. She tells stories at festivals, in schools, and venues including The British Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Royal Academy of Arts.   Wendy’s repertoire is drawn mostly from her Afro-Caribbean heritage. She tells tales of trickster, spirits, and shapeshifters, peppered with memories handed down from her Grandmother.  Her first two books: ‘African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends’ and ‘Caribbean Folktales with Windrush Migration Stories’, will be published by Scholastic and The History Press in 2021. Our story is all about the wise fool Nasruddin. He’s a wonderful character whose tales are told all across the Islamic world – India, Pakistan, the middle east, turkey, Afghanistan, even parts of Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Russia, even China. Mullah Nasruddin is sometimes called 'Hodja' – which means master, and his lessons are very interesting. He gets up to all sorts of funny antics, but we also learn that he can be unusually wise. Lots of people go to him to advice – from peasants to Emperors. You can find out more about Nasruddin HERE and there is a lovely book of his tales HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook. However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE You can follow us on: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!   Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Arabic music by ALD - No Copyright Music Video Link: https://youtu.be/4TnANpid7ac

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. We hope you have enjoyed some holiday fun where you are!This episode, we welcome storyteller Sef Townsend to the podcast.  Sef has spent many years animating children and adults through the medium of story, language, rhythm and song and he is equally at home in a nursery school; in the family atmosphere of a local festival; or at a national museum. Recent work has taken him from shantytown schools in South Africa to the British Museum; from the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Centre to remote villages in the West Bank.In the last couple of years he has shared stories, given workshops and conducted his own research in Belgium, China, Italy, Argentina, and Chile, as well as writing ‘London Folktales for Children’, with colleague Anne Johnson,  and their ‘London’s River Folktales for Children’ will be published by The History Press early next year. If you want to find out more about Sef, visit his website HERE.Our story is from Aotearoa New Zealand and is an old Maori myth.  The Maoris are the indigenous people of Aotearoa and you can learn lots about their history and culture HERE.Maui is a trickster demi-god, and is always up to something.  But many of his tales are about how he created and formed Aotearoa.  You can read more about Maui and the myths of this amazing place HERE.We  also ADORE this play of Maui Tames The Sun  so check it out HERE. If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatWar Drums music by N

  ***We had some tiny audio issues this week. We hope it doesn't affect your fun. Naughty Pixies! Thanks for listening***Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. We would like to give all our listeners a big shout out - we've reached 13,000 downloads!!Thank you all so much, and please keep spreading the world to friends and family.This episode, we welcome storyteller Hannah Need to the podcast. Hannah , The Storyteller of Southfields, is a professional storyteller based in London who loves to tell traditional tales with a twist or two. Her storytelling work takes her to schools, festivals, storytelling events, clubs and more recently the world of zoom and podcasts.If you'd like to find out more about Hannah and her stories, you can check out her website HERE.Our story is from Ancient China and it's a very strange and slightly spooky tale of transformation.   We like ALL witches, good AND bad, and Third Lady is an interesting character indeed!  You can read a version of this tale in Angela Carter's collection HERE. (she's called Mrs Number 3) If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatMusic from Musicmood No copyright Music  

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. It's the merry month of May, and we can feel summer drawing near.  We'd love to see some photos of your outdoor activities - don't forget to post them in the FaceBook Group.This episode, we welcome storyteller Valentine Hanson to the podcast.Valentine is an actor and storyteller from East London.  He's played lots of characters from history and told of their lives to audiences and families in schools, museums, heritage sites and, most recently, online to families at home. Valentine likes to tells stories from African and Caribbean folklore. This particular tale is a Swahili story called The Heart of the Monkey. Swahili is a language spoken in countries like Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in East of Africa.You can learn more about Swahili HERE and more about Swahili folktales HERE. Our story is in celebration of the Gaelic/Celtic festival Bealtaine, also known as May Day across Europe.  It's a fire festival, and like the Samhain, a time when faery folk are about.  You can find out more about celebrating this time of year HERE.The story is part folktale, part original tale.  We took lots of influence from the Estonian Folktale 'Mikku and the Trees', retold by Margaret Read MacDonald, for the first part.But the arrival of the Green goddess is our own imagining of what she looks like, how she speaks and, most importantly, what she wants us to remember.  We are all guardians of nature and the earth.If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatMusic from Soulpacifica - tihana.net/soulpacifica 

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. We hope you enjoy the return of LEO's TOP FIVE!  Don't forget to post pics of your doggies and ideas for other top fives in the FaceBook Group.This episode, we welcome storyteller Eamonn Keenan to the podcast.Eamonn loves telling stories from Irish lore, particularly stories of heroes, fairies and ghosts.  He learned many stories from his father, who was also a storyteller and a singer. Now Eamonn tells stories to children and adults and has told in many different countries England Ireland, Finland, USA and Australia. Eamonn will be bringing out an audio collection of folk tales later this year and you can watch him perform HERE at the World Storytelling Cafe. Our story is an old folktale that has travelled the world - it has been told by travelling communities, such as the Romani, for centuries.  It has lots of names but is usually called 'The Three Golden Hairs of the Sun King'. We love this story and its introduction of the Fate sisters - you can find out more about the Three Fates Here.How many other things come in threes in this story? If you would like a SHOUT OUT, or to tell a tale on the podcast, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out. And If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling, songs and music by Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by ZapsplatMusic from Free Music Archive