Family Folk Tales
Summary: What is Family Folktales? Think of it as a storytime on demand; whether you?re running errands, trying to make dinner, or getting little someones ready for bed, you can listen to a story or two. The stories may be new to you or old favorites, or even different (possibly gorier) versions of those stories you now share with your children.
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- Artist: Nashville Public Library
Podcasts:
The Two Caskets – An abused stepdaughter finds riches and happiness when she is pushed into a well. What awaits her spoiled stepsister on the same journey?
Fairy Gifts – Princess Sylvia may choose any gift from the Flower Fairy. But after visiting others so honored, will she choose beauty, eloquence, or something far more rare?
Hans is befriended by a man with vast storerooms of gold and silver; will Hans squander gifts from his friend, or be sensible?
When a man receives special gifts to help his family, but doesn’t follow the rules, something unusual happens.
The Silent Princess – an old woman curses a young prince, setting off a chain of events. Will the price be able to win the heart of the Silent Princess?
Bobino – A young man’s father is more than a little disappointed in his son’s education; can the lad make something of himself in spite of this?
A poor but obedient girl prepares to marry a rich man’s son. What wonders will be revealed at the wedding?
The Dirty Shepherdess – A princess is banished after insulting her father. Who will learn a lesson when next they meet?
When the children of a king decide to take refuge in some hollowed-out trees, will a witch be able to deceive a prince?
Trolls and true love take center stage in this Norwegian story.
The sister of the sun – in a classic tale of a quest, a young man must first steal from the sister of the sun; then, he must win her heart.
A folk tale collected by the Brothers Grimm.
A strange-looking young man living in a forest rescues two kings. Will they prove honorable?
A young prince on a quest and finds an unusual friend and true love — but will his brothers be happy for him? Read at Andrew Lang’s Fairy Books: The Golden Mermaid.
Snow-white and Rose-red — Not that Snow White! Two sisters and their mother befriend a bear — or is it a bear?
