Arthur the Ugly Duckling

Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think a ...  Show more

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic ...  Show more

Drift off to calm sleep with this beautiful, old bedtime story about the ugly duckling that struggled with being different. This story for kids and grown ups will remind you of magnificence and grace in being unique.🔥Download and install our FREE app http://bit.ly/SoothingPodSupp ...  Show more

Welcome back to the second week of the show.! This children's story is a classic and much loved all over the world for many years, and perhaps it is because the feelings of loneliness and being left out are ones all of us have experienced to some extent or another. Why does this ...  Show more

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An ugly duckling feels like she doesn't fit in. Will anyone accept her for who she is?

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Tonight I will be reading the famous classic fairy-tale called The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Anderson. A tale of a duckling who is discriminated by his family and fellow barnyard animals because he does not look like them. This tales leans towards the theme of bullying and ...  Show more