Magical Storybook. English Nanny Bedtime Stories for children

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• The Fisherman and the Genie 31.03.2026 11min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE FISHERMAN AND THE GENIE. A story from the Arabian Nights tales, thought to have originated from India and Persia (Now called Iran) A poor fisherman has to use his wits when a lucky find releases a terrifying genie. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS!&nbsp...
• The Hare and the Tortoise 05.02.2026 2min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE by Aesop A fable from Greece. A self-important hare learns that never giving up is the way to win a race. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words w...
• This week's listener shout-outs! 04.02.2026 2min

  Say hello by sending me a message. If you've written in for a shout-out, you might be featured this week! If it's your birthday, in the next 2 weeks, or a special occasion, or if you'd just like a shout out, let me know by sending me a fan mail, or a message through my Magical Storybook website www.magical-storybook.com I can't wait to hear from you! Best Wishes from, English Nanny The Shout-out background music is: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under a Crea...
• The Little Red Hen 12.01.2026 8min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE LITTLE RED HEN by Mary Mapes Dodge A fable from America. A very busy hen teaches the lazy animals in a farmyard a valuable lesson when refuse to help her. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along book...
• The Snow Queen 01.01.2026 39min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE SNOW QUEEN by Hans Christian Andersen A classic story from Denmark. When a hobgoblin's enchanted mirror results in a a young boy being kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, only one thing can save him - love. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read i...
• The Nutcracker and the Mouse King 24.12.2025 10min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE NUTCRACKER by E.T.A Hoffmann A classic story from Germany. Also, a famous ballet with music score by Tchaikovsky - two pieces of which, are used in this story. On Christmas eve, young Clara shrinks down to the size of a toy and travels to the land of the Sugarplum fairy - with a little help from a magical nutcracker soldier. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd l...
• The Lost Wand 12.11.2025 37min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE LOST WAND by Jean Ingelow A folk tale from England, set in Norway. Adapted by Rehannah Mian. When a fairy loses her magical wand to a deceitful gnome, young Hulda must set out to win it back. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with...
• The Three Little Pigs 11.11.2025 9min

  Say hello by sending me a message. Send us a fan message! THE THREE LITTLE PIGS A well loved fairytale from England. Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian How do three little pigs manage to escape the clutches of a big bad wolf? MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our fre...
• The Boy Who Cried Wolf 31.08.2025 3min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF A well loved Aesop Fable from Ancient Greece. Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian A story that teaches us how telling lies leads to misfortune. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read...
• The Giant Turnip 04.07.2025 3min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE GIANT TURNIP A well loved tale from Russia. Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian The story of how teamwork overcomes difficult vegetables! MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can f...
• Jack the Giant Killer 23.06.2025 15min

  Say hello by sending me a message. JACK THE GIANT KILLER A traditional folklore tale from England Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian The story of how a young Cornish boy rid England of its deadly giants. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along book...
• The Lay of Thrym 12.03.2025 10min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE LAY OF THRYM A Norse legend from Scandinavia. This is the story of how Thor, the God of Thunder won back his hammer from the Frost Giant. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can ...
• The Ogre at the Gate of Rashomon 03.03.2025 16min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE OGRE OF THE GATE OF RASHOMON A folk tale from Japan. adapted by Rehannah Mian. This is the legend of a terrifying ogre who stands at the Gate of Rashomon in Kyoto, waiting for unsuspecting victims to walk by. Who will save them? MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALON...
• The Legend of Lorelei 21.02.2025 5min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE LEGEND OF LORELEI A folk tale from Germany. Adapted by Rehannah Mian. The legend of the mermaid who waits on the banks of the River Rhine, luring people to a terrible fate. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloadab...
• Pinocchio 14.02.2025 1h 28min

  Say hello by sending me a message. PINOCCHIO A story from Italy, written by Carlo Collodi (Pub. 1883) Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian The original 1883 published story of the naughty marionette. Pinocchio, who longed to be a real boy. Can he stay out of trouble long enough to let his wish come true? MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribe...
• The Little Match Girl 24.12.2024 11min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL A story from Denmark, by Hans Christian Andersen. Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian The story of a poor little match girl who longed just to be warm and loved. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloa...
• Jamal Sinclair - A Christmas poem by Ben MacPherson 20.12.2024 3min

  Say hello by sending me a message. JAMAL SINCLAIR A poem from England, written and narrated by Ben Macpherson A wonderful Christmas poem about a boy who had a mishap with his new scarf. Ben Macpherson is a British poet, comedian and theatre maker. If you would like to read more of his poems, or find out more about the workshops that he runs, click on the links below. To read along with Jamal Sinclair, or read more of Ben Macpherson's poetry, Click this Link. If you'd like to say hello ...
• The Battenberg Fairy by Ben Macpherson 06.12.2024 3min

  Say hello by sending me a message. THE BATTENBERG FAIRY A poem from England, written and narrated by Ben Macpherson A wonderful poem about a strange little fairy that lives in your kitchen cupboard. Ben Macpherson is a British poet, comedian and theatre maker. If you would like to read more of his poems, or find out more about the workshops that he runs, click on the links below. To read along with The Battenberg Fairy, or read more of Ben Macpherson's poetry, Click this Link. ...
• Jack and the Beanstalk 03.11.2024 13min

  Say hello by sending me a message. Watch a live reading of Jack and the Beanstalk in a cosy setting for you to fall asleep to, and see all of your wonderful drawings there too, by visiting our YouTube channel right here... MAGICAL STORYBOOK: ENGLISH NANNY BEDTIME STORIES - LIVE - YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@magical-storybook JACK AND THE BEANSTALK A fairy tale from Europe English Nanny style bedtime stories - In this classic story, a lazy boy called Jack finds...
• Nursery Rhymes Sing-Along with Bethany Jane (Part 2) 02.11.2024 5min

  Say hello by sending me a message. NURSERY RHYMES. Sing Along with Bethany Jane. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Wee Willie Winkie and Hickory Dickory Dock with our special guest Bethany Jane. You can listen to more of Bethany Jane's songs, or hire her for your events at https://www.musicbybethanyjane.com/ With thanks and gratitude! The Music: 1. Hey Diddle Diddle by Bethany Jane. Arranged and Licensed by Music by Bethany Jane @ https://www.musicbybethanyjane.com/ 2. Little Miss Muffet by Bethan...