Global Storytime Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Fables”

21 b. Let's Learn About the Inuit and Koyukon!

World Wise Kids — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0700

Let's Learn About the Inuit and Koyukon native peoples in Canada. In this episode we learn about the history, languages, and cultures of these people who still have a vibrant community today.

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Into and Outro Song: The Halluci Nation - Sisters ft Northern Voice

21.a A Blind Boy and a Loon AND How Raven Brought Back the Sun

World Wise Kids — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700

This week I am bringing you 2 stories from First Nations tribes in Canada.
'A Blind Boy and a Loon' is a tale from the Inuit tribes who live in the far north of Canada by the Artic Ocean. In this story, a young boy has to outsmart his horrible stepmother by using his deep connection to the animals in his environment.
'How Raven Brought Back the Sun' is a tale from the Koyukon Athabascan tribe who live in the Northwest Territories and in Alaska. It is about the mysterious dissapearence of the sun, moon, and stars and how the Great Raven brought them back.

Both of these stories are from the book

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All sound effects and music fall under a Creative Commons 0 license and were found on freesounds.com and the Free Music Archive.
Intro song: Northern Voices | Calming Throat Singing | Yoik mantra, Kargyraa and Katajjaq
Transition Song: The Ulukhaktok Western Drummers and Dancers - Inuvialuit HD Drum Dance Series; Native American Style Flute Music - Alaxsxaq Thunder Flute
Outro Song: The Halluci Nation - Sisters ft Northern Voice

20 a. Marci, the Honest Thief

World Wise Kids — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0700

This week I'm bringing you a story from Hungary! 'Marci, the Honest Thief' is a tale about an honest and quick thinking young man and a jelous king who puts him to the test. Again and again and again.

'Marci, the Honest Thief' is tale rewritten by Val Biro in her book 'Hungarian Folk-Tales'.

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All sound effects and music fall under a Creative Commons 0 license and were found on freesounds.com and the Free Music Archive.
Intro song and Outro Song: 'Hungarian Rhapsody #2' by Franz Liszt
Transition Song: 'La Campanella' by Franz Liszt

18.b Let's Learn About Turkey!

World Wise Kids — Sun, 23 May 2021 23:00:00 -0700

This week we are learning about the Republic of Turkey! This informational episode is a companion to episode 18.a 'Kaloghlan and the 12 Dancing Princesses'.

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All sound effects and music fall under a Creative Commons 0 license and were found on freesounds.com and the Free Music Archive.
Intro song: 'Ozlem' by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road
Outro Song: 'Sevdam Olmasa / Muhabbet Bagi' by Wind of Anatolia

18.a Kaloghlan and the 12 Dancing Princesses

World Wise Kids — Sun, 23 May 2021 23:00:00 -0700

This week I'm bringing you a story from Turkey! In 'Kaloghlan and the 12 Dancing Princesses' Kaloghlan is tasked with finding out where 12 royal sisters go after everyone else has gone to sleep.

This story is adapted from 'Keloglan and 12 Dancing Sisters' from A Treasury of Turkish Folktales for Children by Barbara K. Walker

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All sound effects and music fall under a Creative Commons 0 license and were found on freesounds.com and the Free Music Archive.
Intro song: 'Ozlem' by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road
Transition Song: 'Anadolu Kavagi' by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road
Outro Song: 'Sevdam Olmasa / Muhabbet Bagi' by Wind of Anatolia

14.b. Let's Learn About Cuba!

World Wise Kids — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0700

This episode of the 'Let's Learn About Cuba!' is an informational sidekick to episode 14.a. "Dear, Deer" Said the Turtle'. If you haven't hear the story yet, go give it a listen! But if you're ready to learn about Cuba's history, culture, favorite food, and more, look no further.

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All music falls under a Creative Commons 0 license and was found on freesounds.com and the Free Music Archive.
Intro song: 'De Cuba' , unlisted artist

Outro Song: "Cuban Heat", John Bartmann

!4.a. "Dear, Deer" Said the Turtle

World Wise Kids — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0700

This week I'm bringing you a story from Cuba. "Dear, Deer" Said the Turtle is a popular story with versions of it being written in many countries throughout the world. It is about a very clever turtle and an overconfident deer. It is also a lesson in not judging someone by thier appearences, there's always more than meets the eye!

The retelling of this story is written by from the book 'Tales Our Abuelitas Told Us'.

To learn more about Cuba and its history and culture, listen to Episode 14.b. Let's Learn About Cuba!

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All sound effects and music fall under a Creative Commons 0 license and were found on freesounds.com and the Free Music Archive.
Intro song: 'De Cuba' , unlisted artist

Transition Song: "Cuban Sandwhich' by Doug Maxwell
Outro Song: "Cuban Heat", John Bartmann

13.a Fin M'Coul: The Giant from Knockmany Hill

World Wise Kids — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0700

This week I'm bringing you a story from Ireland, just in time for St. Patrick's Day on the 17th. 'Fin M'Coul: the Giant of Knockmany Hill' is a classic folktale about a bully of a giant and a very clever lady who put a stop to him once and for all.

This storiy was written by Tomie dePaola in 1981.

To learn more about Irealand and its history and culture, listen to Episode 13.b. Let's Learn About Ireland!

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All sound effects and music fall under a Creative Commons 0 license and were found on freesounds.com and the Free Music Archive.
Intro song and Outro Song: 'Cup of Tea' by Staint
Transition Song: 'Hammered Dulcimer' by Howie Mitchll

13.b Let's Learn About Ireland!

World Wise Kids — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0800

Let's get to know the country of Ireland a little bit better. If you havne't listened to episode 13.a Fin M'Coul the Giant of Knockmany Hill, go check it out!

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All musics fall under a Creative Commons 0 license and were found on the Free Music Archive, and the Youtube Free Library.
Intro song and Outro Song: 'Cup of Tea' by Staint

12.a. The Lion and the Well

World Wise Kids — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800

This week I'm bringing you a story from the American South, specifically from South Carolina and Georgia. 'The Lion and the Well', is one of the many Br’er Rabbit stories that orignated in West and Central Africa and were brought to America during the slave trade. Br’re Rabbit is a trickster, who can be short tempered and pretty selfish, but never-the-less is an entertaining protagonist.

The retelling of this tale is inspired by a story of the same name from the book 'African American Folktales' by Roger D. Abrahams.

To learn more about the African communities that brought Br'er Rabbit stories, among many others, to America, be sure to listen to Episode 12.b. let's learn about the Gullah-Geeche.

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All sound effects and music fall under a Creative Commons 0 license and were found on freesounds.com and the Free Music Archive.
Intro song: 'Wake Up, It's Africa Calling' by Studio Mali
Tranisition song: untitled by Cooper-Moore
Outro song: 'Music Box Rag' by Heftone Banjo Orchestra