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Barefoot Books Podcast

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  1. The Little Humpbacked Horse

    20 maart 2013 · 22 min

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    A farmer's son becomes groom to the tsar of Russia and is set a series of impossible tasks. But his friend, the ugly but clever humpbacked horse prooves a valuable companion on his adventures.

  2. Grandmother Spider

    8 maart 2013 · 11 min

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    This Native American Tale takes place when the world was still in darkness. When the
    animals learn about light, they send their bravest to catch it. From The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, retold and narrated by Naomi Adler, illustrated by Amanda Hall.     Lees meer

  3. The Fish in the Forest

    26 februari 2013 · 10 min

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    A farmer digs up gold in his field of turnips, but he knows his wife will spread his secret and the whole village would know of his fortune. He devises a cunning plan to show her that it is not wise to spread gossip. From Tales of Wisdom and Wonder, retold by Hugh Lupton and illustrated by Niamh Sharkey. Lees meer

  4. The Woman in the Moon

    20 februari 2013 · 9 min

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    Old Heena works hard all her life and is always kind to others. See where Rainbow leads her to relax! From the collection Grandmothers' Stories, retold by Burleigh Mutén and illustrated by Siân Bailey.

  5. The White Mare

    14 februari 2013 · 13 min

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    Princess Fifine escapes from marrying an evil spirit disguised as a Golden Prince. The White Mare protects her with magic that swallows the evil spirit into the earth for seven years, and then for eternity. From our Magic Hoofbeats collection, retold by Josepha Sherman and illustrated by Linda Wingerter. Narrated by Ellen Verenieks. Lees meer

  6. The Shepherd's Dream

    4 februari 2013 · 7 min

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    An old shepherd follows a white butterfly while his friend dreams of making an equally tremendous journey. From Tales of Wisdom and Wonder, retold by Hugh Lupton and illustrated by Niamh Sharkey

  7. The Magic Cooking Pot

    3 december 2012 · 10 min

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    An old woman has a cooking pot that’s always full of food, as long as she chants the magic words every night so the faeries will return the pot! From The Barefoot Book of Faeries, retold by Tanya Robyn Batt and illustrated by Gail Newey.

  8. Little Lord Feather-Frock

    26 november 2012 · 8 min

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    Every day, a cat and a blackbird go out in search of food while a rooster stays at home to mind the house. One day Old Foxy comes knocking at the door and lures the rooster outside. Will the cat and the blackbird always be there to save him? From the book, The Story Tree, retold by Hugh Lupton and illustrated by Sophie Fatus. Lees meer

  9. The Sleeping Beauty

    12 november 2012 · 11 min

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    In this well-loved German tale, the princess’s love for exploration leads her to the spindle that puts her into a hundred-year slumber. From The Barefoot Book of Princesses, retold by Caitlín Matthews, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan and narrated by Margaret Wolfson. Lees meer

  10. The Slave Woman's Son

    31 oktober 2012 · 19 min

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    Niall, the son of King Eochaid and the slave woman Cairenn, proves himself to be as worthy of the throne as his half-brothers. Will Queen Mongfind stop him so one of her own sons will be King? From the collection Tales from Celtic Lands retold by Caitlín Matthews, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan and narrated by Niamh Cusack. Lees meer

  11. The Devil's Bet

    24 oktober 2012 · 16 min

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    In the story that inspired Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” a woodsman named Jamie marries the beautiful but grumpy Nora. The Nicky Nicky Nye, a water demon, bets that Nora
    won’t last a week. From the collection Shakespeare's Storybook, retold by Patrick Ryan and illustrated by James Mayhew.     Lees meer

  12. The Musicians of Bremen

    15 oktober 2012 · 12 min

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    A donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster decide to run away to become musicians. They find success in Bremen after using their music to scare away some robbers from a cottage. From the collection The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, retold by Naomi Adler and illustrated by Amanda Hall. Lees meer

  13. The Taltos Horse

    5 oktober 2012 · 16 min

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    In this Hungarian story, a king wishes to be reunited with his old friend. With the help of the Taltos horse, his youngest son goes on a journey to cross three bridges, slay dragons, and defeat an army of demons. From the collection Magic Hoofbeats, retold by Josepha Sherman, illustrated by Linda Wingerter and narrated by Ellen Verenieks. Lees meer

  14. The Giant with No Heart in his Body

    25 september 2012 · 15 min

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    When a giant turns six princes and their brides into stone, it's up to Ashpattle, the youngest prince, to save them. With help from a princess, a raven, a salmon and a wolf, Ashpattle is able to capture the giant's heart. From The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins, retold by John Matthews, illustrated by Giovanni Manna and narrated by Jerry Nelson. Lees meer

  15. La Cenerentola

    21 september 2012 · 19 min

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    In this Italian, operatic version of Cinderella, Cenerentola falls in love with Prince Ramiro, who is disguised as his own assistant. From the book The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera, retold by Shahrukh Husain, illustrated by James Mayhew and narrated by Miranda Richardson. Lees meer

  16. Magic in the Rainforest

    12 september 2012 · 9 min

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    When a jaguar is tricked by a magic snake, he must seek the help of the rainforest to reverse his fate. From The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales retold and narrated by Naomi Adler and illustrated by Amanda Hall.

  17. The Twelve Wild Geese

    10 juli 2012 · 13 min

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    When the Queen of Leinster wishes to give up her twelve sons for a daughter, an old woman grants her wish, and the sons turn to geese when her new child is born. From the book Tales from Old Ireland, retold by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey and narrated by Maura O'Connell. Lees meer

  18. The White Rat

    10 juli 2012 · 10 min

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    A king and queen adopt a little white rat when it becomes apparent they will never have any children of their own. When a magician comes to their kingdom, the king and queen ask him to transform their beloved pet into a princess. From the book Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, retold and narrated by Hugh Lupton, and illustrated Niamh Sharkey. Lees meer

  19. The Flower Princess

    10 juli 2012 · 14 min

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    In this story that inspired Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, the King of Cecelia causes his wife to die of despair and orders for his daughter Flora to be released into the river because he is ashamed of their commonness. From the book Shakespeare’s Storybook, retold and narrated by Patrick Ryan, illustrated by James Mayhew. Lees meer

  20. The Colt Qeytas

    10 juli 2012 · 14 min

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    In this Iranian story, a magical talking, flying colt called Qeytas saves a prince from his stepmother’s plot to kill him. From the book Magic Hoofbeats, retold by Josepha Sherman, illustrated by Linda Wingerter and narrated by Ellen Verenieks.

  21. Go Ask the Wise Woman

    10 juli 2012 · 10 min

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    In this Irish folk tale, an old woman and her daughter are harassed by a hoard of mischievous spirits. From the book Grandmother's Stories, retold by Burleigh Muten, illustrated by Sian Bailey and narrated by Olympia Dukakis.

  22. The Rabbit on the Moon

    10 juli 2012 · 11 min

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    This Indian folktale tells the story of how wise Rabbit became the moon. From the book The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, retold and narrated by Naomi Adler, and illustrated by Amanda Hall.

  23. Lushmore and the Faeries

    10 juli 2012 · 9 min

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    A kindhearted hunchback’s life is changed forever when he overhears faeries singing a strange tune. From the book Tales from Old Ireland, retold by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey and narrated by Maura O’Connell.

  24. The Knight of the Swan

    10 juli 2012 · 16 min

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    In this German tale about chivalry, an evil queen is displeased when her son marries a beautiful woman of mysterious origins, and tries in vain to do away with their magical children. From the book The Barefoot Book of Knights, retold by John Matthews, illustrated by Giovanni Manna and narrated by Anthony Head. Lees meer

  25. The Blind Man and the Hunter

    5 juli 2012 · 9 min

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    In this West African story, a blind man teaches a hunter that a man does not need eyes to see. From the book Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, retold and narrated by Hugh Lupton, and illustrated Niamh Sharkey.

  26. The Three Fayes

    28 juni 2012 · 14 min

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    In this Swedish version of Rumpelstiltskin, a beautiful peasant girl’s dreams come true with the help of three kind seamstresses. From the book The Fabrics of Fairytale, retold and narrated by Tanya Robyn Batt, and illustrated by Rachel Griffin.

  27. The Drinking Companions

    21 juni 2012 · 9 min

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    Kindness toward strangers and respect for the spirits unite two unlikely friends in this ancient Chinese story. From the book The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins, retold by John Matthews, illustrated by Giovanni Manna, and narrated by Jerry Nelson. Lees meer

  28. The Cock, the Mouse and the Little Red Hen

    14 juni 2012 · 7 min

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    It takes a frightening encounter with a crafty fox for the Little Red Hen’s friends to realize how much she does for them. From the book Storytime, retold by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Anne Wilson and narrated by Jim Broadbent.

  29. Making the Stone Smoke

    7 juni 2012 · 7 min

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    Heroic and quick-witted Anansi competes in a fierce dance competition to rescue a beautiful princess. From the book The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories, written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illustrated by Helen Cann and narrated by Juliet Stevenson. Lees meer

  30. Only Me

    24 mei 2012 · 10 min

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    A little girl named Beth stays up with a faery and ends up wishing she had listened to her mother and gone to bed. From the book The Barefoot Book of Faeries, written and narrated by Tanya Robyn Batt, and illustrated by Gail Newey.

  31. The Old Woman Who Was Not Afraid

    24 mei 2012 · 11 min

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    In this story from Japan, an old woman is forced to make her famous dumplings for a group of oni. From the book Grandmother's Stories, retold by Burleigh Muten, illustrated by Sian Bailey and narrated by Olympia Dukakis.

  32. Fair, Brown and Trembling

    17 mei 2012 · 12 min

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    In this old Irish version of Cinderella, the king’s oldest daughters, Fair and Brown, forbid their younger sister, Trembling, from attending Sunday mass for fear that she will attract a husband before they do. From the book Tales from Old Ireland, retold by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey and narrated by Maura O’Connell. Lees meer

  33. Monkey and Papa God

    10 mei 2012 · 9 min

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    In this Haitian story, a monkey mistakenly believes the word misery to mean honey, and asks Papa God to give him more. From the book Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, retold and narrated by Hugh Lupton, and illustrated Niamh Sharkey.

  34. Terror

    3 mei 2012 · 11 min

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    In this traditional tale from north India, a young king must find a hallowed horse to help squash rebellious chieftains who refuse to serve him. From the book Magic Hoofbeats, retold by Josepha Sherman, illustrated by Linda Wingerter and narrated by Ellen Verenieks. Lees meer

  35. The Horned Snake's Wife

    26 april 2012 · 10 min

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    In this Iroquois story, a picky young woman turns away all of the suitors in her village and leaves her home to become the wife of a mysterious stranger. From the book The Barefoot Book of Princesses, retold by Caitlín Matthews, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan and narrated by Margaret Wolfson. Lees meer

  36. Whole World

    19 april 2012 · 4 min

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    Sing around the planet with Fred Penner, from high in the mountains to low in the valleys, in every town and every city, and with all the fish and birds, trees and flowers! From the book Whole World, illustrated by Christopher Corr and sung by Fred Penner. Lees meer

  37. Pirate Grace

    12 april 2012 · 8 min

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    Find out what happens to a brazen chieftain when he crosses the notorious Grace O’Malley, the most famous pirate in Ireland. From the book The Barefoot Book of Pirates, retold by Richard Walker, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan, and narrated by Richard Hope. Lees meer

  38. Yogodayu and the Army of Bees

    5 april 2012 · 8 min

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    When a Japanese samurai helps save the life of a bee, he finds an unlikely ally in a fierce battle to defend his lands from his brother-in-law. From the book The Barefoot Book of Knights, retold by John Matthews, illustrated by Giovanni Manna and narrated by Anthony Head. Lees meer

  39. The Timid Hare

    29 maart 2012 · 7 min

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    A hare mistakenly believes that the earth is falling apart and causes widespread panic amongst the animals of the jungle. From the book Storytime, retold by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Anne Wilson and narrated by Jim Broadbent.

  40. The Faeries and the Cake Baker

    22 maart 2012 · 10 min

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    Everyone loves the cakes Margaret makes, including faeries. Fed up with not even being able to enjoy leftover crumbs, the faeries decide to kidnap her so she can make them cake for all eternity. From the book The Barefoot Book of Faeries, written and narrated by Tanya Robyn Batt, and illustrated by Gail Newey. Lees meer

  41. The Children of Lir

    15 maart 2012 · 12 min

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    In this Irish folktale, four children are transformed into swans by their evil stepmother and cursed to remain that way for nine hundred years. From the book Tales from Old Ireland, retold by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey and narrated by Maura O’Connell. Lees meer

  42. When the Goddess Danced

    8 maart 2012 · 8 min

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    Before giving birth to the sun god's children, Ruditdidit learns of the healing powers of dance from the goddess Isis. From the book The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories, written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illustrated by Helen Cann and narrated by Juliet Stevenson. Lees meer

  43. A Bargain is a Bargain

    1 maart 2012 · 18 min

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    In this story that inspired Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice, a foolish young man makes a deal he cannot keep and must rely on the duke’s daughter to save him. From the book Shakespeare’s Storybook, retold and narrated by Patrick Ryan, and illustrated by James Mayhew. Lees meer

  44. Oona and the Giant

    23 februari 2012 · 9 min

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    In this ancient Irish tale, the clever and beautiful Oona uses her wits to save her husband’s life after he is threatened by the fearsome giant Cuchulainn. From the book The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins, retold by John Matthews, illustrated by Giovanni Manna, and narrated by Jerry Nelson. Lees meer

  45. The Princess who Lost her Hair

    16 februari 2012 · 9 min

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    A vain princess refuses to give a bird a strand of her beautiful golden hair to help build its nest and ends up cursed. Will anyone be able to break the spell that has made the princess bald? From the book The Barefoot Book of Princesses, retold by Caitlín Matthews, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan and narrated by Margaret Wolfson. Lees meer

  46. The Magic Flute

    9 februari 2012 · 21 min

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    Prince Tamino finds himself drawn into a quest to find the kidnapped Princesses Pamina in this retelling of Mozart’s famous opera. From the book The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera, retold by Shahrukh Husain, illustrated by James Mayhew and narrated by Miranda Richardson. Lees meer

  47. The Three Journeys of Ilya Murom

    2 februari 2012 · 9 min

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    Though he’s one of the bravest and most courageous knights in the land, Ilya Murom of Rus proves himself to be a true hero through his good deeds he performs for others. From the book The Barefoot Book of Knights, retold by John Matthews, illustrated by Giovanni Manna, and narrated by Anthony Head. Lees meer

  48. The Abbey Bells

    26 januari 2012 · 7 min

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    After his fellow monks flee the abbey, sleeping Brother John is left as the only guard of their treasured bells. Will he be able to defend their home and precious belongings from thieving pirates all by himself? From the book The Barefoot Book of Pirates, retold by Richard Walker, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan and narrated by Richard Hope. Lees meer

  49. Clever Anaeet

    20 januari 2012 · 16 min

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    With the help of beautiful and clever Anaeet, Prince Vachagan uses his wits and his newfound trade to outsmart his evil captors in this Armenian love story. From the book The Fabrics of Fairytale, retold and narrated by Tanya Robyn Batt, and illustrated by Rachel Griffin. Lees meer

  50. Cinderella

    12 januari 2012 · 20 min

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    With the help of a magical fairy, beautiful and kindhearted Cinderella attends a royal ball in disguise. From the book The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories, written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple, illustrated by Rebecca Guay and narrated by Juliet Stevenson. Lees meer