Season 1

1. Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise

2017-10-17

UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.

2. Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse

2017-10-17

Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.

3. Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse

2017-10-25

American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.

4. The Fox and the Crow

2017-11-21

A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.

5. The Rabbit and the Fox

2017-11-21

Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?

6. The Sandalwood Princess

2017-11-21

The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.

7. The Crafty Jackal

2017-11-21

A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.

8. The Turtle and the Monkey

2017-11-21

A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.

9. The Clever Rooster

2017-11-21

Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.

10. The Pea Emperor

2017-11-21

Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?

11. The Rolling Rice Balls

2017-11-21

When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.

12. Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll

2017-11-21

Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.

13. Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes

2017-11-10

A clever fox and a simple fox become friends after they encounter a hunter’s trap in this classic story ready by British singer Aston Merygold.

14. The Scared Hunters

2017-11-10

A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?

15. The Wise Student

2017-11-10

A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.

16. The Lame Dog

2017-11-10

A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.

17. The Swan Queen

2017-11-10

A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.

18. The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold

2017-11-10

In this classic story, a man decides to spend all his time trying to turn earth into gold rather than work. Luckily, his wife has a plan.

19. The Miser And The Judge

2017-11-10

When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.

20. The Forbidden Chamber

2017-11-10

21. JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot

2017-11-10

English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.

22. Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare

2017-11-10

Bollywood actor and comedian Vir Das reads this classic story about a hunter who must hide from a princess in order to win her hand in marriage.

23. The Magpie And The Fox

2017-11-03

A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.

24. The Magic Garden Of The Poor

2017-11-03

A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.

25. The Dove

2017-11-03

A naughty prince gets in trouble for knocking over an old woman’s pot of beans. Thankfully, his magical beloved is on hand to help.

26. The Book Of Spells

2017-11-03

A wise man who has read every book and speaks every language heals a king, but jealous forces are at play in this mystical story.

27. The Wicked Woman

2017-11-03

While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.

28. Judge Rabbit

2017-11-03

When a man helps a tiger out of a pit, it falls to a passing rabbit to make an important decision. Discover what happens next in this classic tale.

29. The Twelve Brothers

2017-11-03

Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.

30. Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud

2017-11-03

Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.

31. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake

2017-11-03

All is not what it seems in the jungle at night, as a tiger finds out in this classic story read by Malaysian astronaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor.

32. Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker

2017-10-30

Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.

33. The Orphan And The Man In The Moon

2017-10-30

In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.

34. The Lazy Son

2017-10-30

A lazy son learns to be more like his hardworking brother when he spends his father’s money and ends up sleeping with the pigs.

35. The Fox And The Blanket

2017-10-30

Two rabbits think they’re in luck when a fox offers to mend their blanket, but they find out you should never make a deal with a fox!

36. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

2017-10-30

Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.

37. The Monkey Builder

2017-10-30

Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.

38. Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring

2017-10-30

Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.

39. Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter

2017-10-30

Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.

40. Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck

2017-10-30

What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.

41. Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses

2017-10-25

British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.

42. Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes

2017-10-25

Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.

43. Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell

2017-10-25

Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.

44. Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich

2017-10-25

American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.

45. Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin

2017-10-25

Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.

46. Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan

2017-10-25

A greedy old woman gets a nasty surprise when she takes advantage of a friendly golden swan. Australian actress and model Alyssa Sutherland reads this classic tale.

47. Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach

2017-10-25

Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.

48. Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat

2017-10-25

Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.

49. Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride

2017-10-25

A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.

50. The Lost Bean

2017-11-21

When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.