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Dragonfly Tales

Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Dragonfly Tales

193 episodes

A story podcast for children of all ages. Join professional storyteller Emily Hanna-Grazebrook for stories from all around the world. Tell us your own tales and share your art. Let your imagination run wild!

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  1. Lost Stories - Halloween Special 2021

    · 20 min

    Hello listeners! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot…

  2. Lost Stories - The Changeling Child

    · 28 min

    Hello story lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot…

  3. Episode 4 - **Halloween Special 2025**

    · 39 min · S7 E4

    It’s HALLOWEEEEEEEN and guess who's back? LEO!! This episode we return to the village of Smelly Bottom and the hideous Hotel de Ville! But something is very wrong in the village ... and where is the Inspector? We had…

  4. Lost Stories - Stone Face

    · 22 min

    Hello lovely listeners! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a…

  5. Episode 3 - Goldilocks & the Three Bears

    · 17 min · S7 E3

    Hey lovely listeners! This episode as a classic tale that I'm sure you've heard many times. But THIS version is all our own, and guess what? It's rhymes! Thanks to Cian, one of our Patrons, for recommending it. You…

  6. Lost Stories - Odysseus & the Cyclops

    · 28 min

    Hello lovely listeners! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a…

  7. Episode 2 - Kumaku & the Giants

    · 17 min · S7 E2

    Hello story lovers! This episode we head to the beautiful island of Rotuma in the South Pacific ocean, to hear a tale a bit like Little Red Riding Hood - but this little girl Kumaku knows how to handle herself! We are…

  8. Lost Stories - Mayita & the Crocodile

    · 19 min

    Hello lovely listeners! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a…

  9. Episode 1 - The Bulu Beast

    · 25 min · S7 E1

    Welcome to Season 7 of the podcast! We’ve got lots of brilliant new stories, new guest tellers coming and of course – we have our spooktacular HALLOWEEN SPECIAL soon. Our first story of the season is from the huge…

  10. Lost Stories - The Baker's Magic Wand

    · 25 min

    Hello lovely listeners! We have Season 7 starting next week and we’ll be back with new stories, guest tellers, shout outs and more. But while you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the…

  11. Episode 26 - Ashpet *Season Finale*

    · 29 min · S6 E26

    Hello listeners! Our last story of season 6 is a version of a fairytale that you probably know very well - Cinderella. Did you know there are hundreds of versions of Cinderella? The oldest goes back to ancient china.…

  12. Episode 25 - Why Pigs are Muddy

    · 24 min

    Hello story lovers! This episode, we venture into the forests of Eastern India for this fun tale about why pigs are so very dirty! This is a 'pourquoi' story - a fun way our ancestors explained why things are the way…

  13. Episode 24 - ***Summer Special*** The White Cat

    · 51 min

    Happy Summer Holidays, listeners! To celebrate the summer time, we have an extra long episode for you. And it's a fairy tale from France - where we are .on holiday!! You may have heard of the famous french writer…

  14. Episode 23 - The Billy Goats Gruff

    · 21 min

    Hello listerners! It's the summer holidays and we're excited to be telling a classic on this episode. It's got a bridge, a troll and three goats! We know you love this story so make sure you join in with the telling.…

  15. Episode 22 - The Chimera Part 2

    · 30 min

    Hey story lovers! Join us for the next exciting part of our Greek myth! Will Bellerophon manage to get help from Pegasus? Will they be able to defeat the deadly Chimera? Remember to join us over on Patreon – Power…

  16. Episode 21 - The Chimera Pt 1

    · 26 min · S6 E21

    Greetings listeners, and Happy Solstice! This episode we are off on an epic Greek quest with our hero Bellerophon. The son of a god, Bellerophon is sent on a perilous task to defeat a terrifying monster. In this first…

  17. Episode 20 - Kate Crackernuts

    · 34 min

    Hello story lovers! This episode's story is from Scotland – it’s a very old tale that can be traced back to the Orkney islands - about a bold lass who goes on a magical adventure. We've also got a riddle for you from…

  18. Episode 19 - The Pincoya Child

    · 27 min

    Hello listeners! We hope you're enjoying the merry month of May! It's half term holidays here in the UK and I’m off to tell stories of shipwrecks and pirates at the famous Chatham Historic Dockyard. If you're in the…

  19. Episode 18 - Falling Star Part 2 with Kim Normanton

    · 40 min

    Hi Story Lovers! In this episode, we are joined by Kim from Super Great Kids Stories. She shares a briliiant Japanese tale about some magical badgers! If you want to hear more from Kim, be sure to check out her…

  20. Episode 17 - The Legend of Falling Star Part 1

    · 27 min · S6 E17

    Hello listeners! In this story from the Cheyenne Tribe of the Great Plains, our hero Falling Star must face danger to find his people and his place on earth. The Cheyennes were once a warrior tribe, but they have a…

  21. Episode 16 - The Dartmoor Pixies

    · 20 min · S6 E16

    Hi story lovers! We're off to look for pixies on Dartmoor for this lovely folktale. Dartmoor is a real place and it's very magical! It's situated in the county of Devon, in the west of England. People have inhabited…

  22. Episode 15 - The One Little Pig

    · 18 min · S6 E15

    Hello listeners! This episode, our story is a Hungarian version of a classic fairytale. I'm sure you know the story of the three little pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. But I bet you haven't heard THIS version. There are far…

  23. Episode 14 - The Witch in the Market

    · 28 min · S6 E14

    Bonjour listeners! This episode, our story is from the city of Paris, France. It's a fairytale created by a writer called Pierre Gripari in the 1960s. When he was a boy, he read lots of traditional French fairy tales…

  24. Episode 13 - The Story Bag with Sandra A Agard

    · 29 min · S6 E13

    Hello lovely listeners! This episode we welcome the fabulous storyteller Sandra A Agard. Sandra ia a professional storyteller, author, and playwright. She‘s been sharing stories for over forty years in libraries,…

  25. Episode 12 - Azizi and the Magic Man

    · 24 min · S6 E12

    Hello lovely listeners! This episode we travel deep into the forest to the cave of a mysterious man who seems to have a cave full of wonders... This is a version adapted from a story by children's author Ruth…

  26. Episode 11 - The Demon Riddle with Astrid

    · 33 min · S6 E11

    We have TWO stories for you this episode. Our first is from Super fan Astrid, who tells us Why Ravens are Black. What a fantastic storyteller you are, Astrid! Do you like riddles? We love them! Emily's story is a tale…

  27. Episode 10 - Ceridwen's Cauldron

    · 29 min · S6 E10

    This episode we have a famous legend from Wales, featuring the formidable witch goddess Ceridwen, who lives near the shore of Llyn Tegid. The story of Ceridwen's Cauldron is very old and has many different versions,…

  28. Episode 9 ***Christmas Special - The Nutcracker Part 2***

    · 19 min · S6 E1

    Happy New Year everyone! Here's Part 2 of our Christmas Special story - The Nutcracker. The music on this episode is fromThe Nutcracker Suite and is by famous Russian composer Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky You can find…

  29. Episode 8 - ***Christmas Special - The Nutcracker Part 1***

    · 31 min · S6 E8

    Happy Holidays everyone! We are delighted to share part 1 of our Christmas Special with you! Have you ever loved a toy so much you wished it came to life? Have you ever dreamed that you went on wonderful adventures…

  30. Episode 7 - Mareshka & the Twelve

    · 29 min · S6 E7

    Hello folks! This episode we're off to Eastern Europe to find Mareshka in the snowy landscape. Winters there can be terribly cold in Slovakia – with lots of snow and ice. And long ago, it was really important to store…

  31. Episode 6 - Clumsy Jack & the 3 Magic Gifts

    · 29 min · S6 E6

    Hello lovely listeners! This episode we have a Jack story for you from France! Do you remember Lazy Jack from Season 2? Well, this classic fairytale introduces another, more clumsy Jack and lots of magic. There are…

  32. Episode 5 - The King of Fish with Sarah Rundle

    · 32 min · S6 E5

    Hello storylovers! This episode we have two great stories for you! Our first is from storyteller Sarah Rundle from West London. Sarah has performed at Festivals all around the world, she’s told tales in museums and…

  33. Episode 4 **Halloween Special 2024**

    · 33 min · S6 E4

    It’s Halloween and LEO'S BACK! This episode we introduce our special radio play - Horror at the Hotel de Ville! We had so much fun making this very silly story - we hope you enjoy it! Huge thanks to all our spooky…

  34. Episode 3 - Dr Monkey with Suzanne Thomas

    · 23 min · S6 E3

    We are now on PATREON! We have a special new club for superfans of our podcast. It’s free to join and we'll be posting pictures, facts and other little things on our patreon page. But! If you would like some extra…

  35. Episode 2 - Whuppity Stoorie

    · 24 min · S6 E2

    This episode features an old tale from Scotland - all about the power of a name. There are many versions of this tale from around the world: Rumplestiltskin, Tom Tit Tot, Ricdin Ricdon. But Whuppity Stoorie is by far…

  36. Season 6 Episode 1 - The Freedom Bird with Dave Tonge

    · 29 min · S6 E1

    Welcome to Season 6! This episode we welcome the Yarnsmith Dave Tonge to our podcast. Dave has many a yarn to spin. He is a fabulous storyteller – and also a Historian and an award-winning author! He’s written books…

  37. Episode 19 - Season Finale: Coyote's Singing Lesson

    · 18 min · S5 E19

    Hi Story fans! In this episode we introduce Coyote, a superstar of Native American folklore. We can’t believe it’s taken us this long to give him his own episode. A coyote is a real animal, a wild dog that lives in…

  38. Episode 18 - The Magic Ear

    · 32 min · S5 E18

    Hi folks! We go way back to old Japan in this famous story of a poor young man who saves a fish. Japan is surrounded by water, so much of their folklore comes from the sea. Japanese mermaids are called Ningyo, and…

  39. Episode 17 - Bridget and the Leprechaun

    · 22 min · S5 E16

    Hello story lovers! This episode we travel to Ireland to learn about a famous Irish fairy - the Leprechaun. Young Bridget decides it's easier to catch a leprechaun and get his gold than working hard for what you want.…

  40. Episode 16 - Ragnarok Part 3

    · 34 min · S5 E16

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode is an emotional one (sniff), as it is Leo's last episode hosting with Emily. He's off on lots of adventures but has…

  41. Episode 15 - Ragnarok Part 2

    · 35 min · S5 E15

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, we welcome back LEO for part 2 of our epic! He also shares his top 4 favourite episodes of the podcast. And…

  42. Episode 14 - Ragnarok Part 1

    · 29 min · S5 E14

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, we welcome back LEO! Leo has been really busy lately and has grown up a lot! He is joining us for this special two…

  43. Episode 13 - The Parasol

    · 28 min · S5 E13

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, we have a guest teller! Aurora, who is 6, tells us her own story 'The Girl of the Sun'. We can't wait to hear it!…

  44. Episode 12 - The Chess Player

    · 31 min · S5 E12

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, Emily tells a folk tale from Mongolia, about two friends who have very different ideas about studying! It features…

  45. Episode 11 - Two Silly Witches

    · 32 min · S5 E11

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. It is the merry month of MAY! This episode is all about witches, who love to flit through the moonlight on the eve of May day or…

  46. Episode 10 - The Monster of Lough Mask

    · 35 min · S5 E10

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode is brought to you from Ireland! Leo and I explored the capital city of Dublin, learned about an unsolved crime, did…

  47. Episode 9 - How Elephant Learns Manners with Aaron Oliver

    · 32 min · S5 E9

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world. This episode, we feature guest teller Aaron Oliver and the story The Floating Heads. Aaron is a Prop Maker and Storyteller based…

  48. Episode 8 - The Snow Queen Part 3

    · 27 min · S5 E8

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. We've been away for a while but we're back with the final part of Hans Christian Anderson's Snow Queen! In part 3, Gerda must finally face her…

  49. Episode 7 - The Snow Queen Part 2

    · 32 min · S5 E7

    Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo. Spring is coming! Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it mat feel cold and windy, but underneath the ground the seeds are stirring for Imbolc - the…

  50. Episode 6 - The Snow Queen Part 1

    · 41 min · S5 E6

    Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. Happy New Year! It's 2024 and we have so many fabulous new stories and tellers coming your way this year. We have a big treat for you - a three…

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