Myths For Children

King Fensgar spends the long winter days wandering his castle and imagining that everyone else in the kingdom is as bored as he is. A special book helps him realize he doesn't have the slightest idea of what is happening in his own kingdom.

The ancient Chinese philosopher and military general Sun Tzu believed that being able to outsmart enemies is far better than being able to outfight them. Decide whether you agree with Sun Tzu after you listen to this story.

A kind princess who helps three ugly trolls is repaid with a lifetime of happiness!

Relates some of the legends of Pecos Bill, a cowboy who was raised by wild animals, once roped a whole herd of cattle at once, and invented Texas chili.

When an acorn hits her on the head, Chicken Little believes the sky is falling down and runs to tell the King and everyone she meets along the way.

Provides the story of Annie Oakley, and explains how she became a sharp shooter and some of the adventures she went on.

Relates episodes from the life of Johnny Appleseed, a peaceful man who roamed the West for fifty years planting and tending to the trees that bore his favorite fruit, the apple.

The Pied Piper pipes a village free of rats, and when the villagers refuse to pay him for the service he pipes away their children as well.

The monstrous Medusa shows off her oh-so stinky snake-hair in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will Medusa tame her wretched mane, or is her do's wretched stench set in stone?

Ava is frustrated and bored with fairy tales. They are all the same! But when she falls into the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, she realizes she has a chance to make some important changes! As soon as she meets Briar Rose, Ava takes action. She teaches Briar Rose how important it is to be assertive and question things.

In this Swedish folktale, a young boy longs for all the nice things other children have. An old woman tells the boy a secret for granting his wishes: sprinkling salt on a magpie’s tail. But, before the magpie will grant the boy’s wish, the bird has some strange requests of his own.

In this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends—two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends’ advice, or he’ll be left out to dry.

Revisit the tale of Rapunzel. The princess in the tower longs for friends—and she finds one, in the shape of a curious prince. Will the princess get her happily ever after, or grow old at the top of the tower?

Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river. Listen to the Spanish audio.

九牛一毛和史学家司马迁有什么关系？二桃三士这个成语中，晏子又是如何用三个桃子，就除掉了齐景公的心腹大患？听《成语故事》，借用古人智慧，享受现代人生。…… 九牛一毛和史學家司馬遷有什麼關係？二桃三士這個成語中，晏子又是如何用三個桃子，就除掉了齊景公的心腹大患？聽《成語故事》，借用古人智慧，享受現代人生。

When Sekka was a little girl, her mother disappeared into the snow. For years, she asked her father why her mother left. As her father is dying, she learns her mother’s secrets and who she really is. As her mother returns, Sekka learns the secrets of the Snow Spirit and their terrible price she must pay to be with her mother. What fate will Sekka choose— love or immortality?

In this Japanese folktale, Farmer Shiba’s crops are being destroyed by Kappa Dai, a mischievous water creature that lives in the nearby river. As his crops continue to disappear, Shiba must find a way to trick this creature.

When your fairy godmother is the most proper person in the entire kingdom you had better be on your best behavior, especially if you want dessert! What’s a girl with an itchy nose to do? Until she learns proper sneezing manners, she can’t have any cake. Of course, this isn’t just any cake—it’s the best chocolate cake in the entire kingdom. Perhaps there’s a spell book around that can help.

On the day of her christening, Princess Piper was given the gift of music. When a wicked wizard begins kidnapping princesses, Piper decides to start rescuing them. Using her magical musical talents, Piper faces many trials and tests. Can she save the kidnapped princesses?

Goldilocks is sent to "Fear Camp" to help her deal with the aftermath of the Bear Incident. While there, she meets some other fairy tale characters, including Hansel and Gretel.