Readastorus - Classic Children's Stories
Readastorus presents classic children's stories that have entertained generations of young listeners. These timeless tales, once enjoyed by parents and grandparents, are narrated by professional voice actor Don McDonald. The show is part of Short Storyverses, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exceptional storytelling that also includes New Tales Told, Season's Readings, FRIGHTLY! and Litreading. Each episode offers a gentle, nostalgic read-aloud experience for kids.
Episodes
The White Heron–a Classic Children's Story by Sarah Orne Jewett
This tale flips the traditional "boy meets girl" fairy-tale narrative by introducing a strong-willed nature loving girl who puts her own desires and beliefs ahead of those of a young man she meets in the woods.The child of a rural family doctor in Maine, Sarah Orne Jewett was writing short stories professionally from age 18. Most of her work was purchased by The Atlantic magazine, with the glaring
Little Brier Rose (Sleeping Beauty)–a Classic Children's Story by The Brothers Grimm
The story of Sleeping Beauty has been told many ways and was made into an animated movie by Walt Disney. The original story by the brothers Grimm was actually titled "Little Brier Rose" which is also the name of the princess who fell asleep.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a
Monosyllabics–a Classic Children's Poem by Laura E. Richards
This story isn't really a story. It's a poem. What makes it's both unique and fun is that every word has just one syllable.Why don't you read along:The black cat satIn the fat man’s hat;“Oh, dear!” the fat man said.“May the great gray batCatch the bad black catWho has left me no hatFor my head!”The big brown bearTried to curl his hairTo go to the Fair so gay.But he looked such a frightThat his aun
The Night Moth With a Crooked Feeler–a Classic Children's Story by Clara Dillingham Pearson
Sometimes when we look at others, we see our own imperfection magnified and think less of ourselves. However, while we we all have flaws and problems, its is how we treat others that really matters.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a
A Noble Dog–a Classic Children's Story by Edith Nesbit
Everyone and everything has a purpose. In this story a Newfoundland shows his talent when it's needed mostHeya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey t
Dolly’s Voyage–a Classic Children's Story by L.L. Weedon
Sometimes kids can be a little too rough with their toys, but have you ever wondered how the toys feel about being tossed around. This is a story about how one doll felt about the abuse she received from her little girl's brother.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, b
Jack and the Beanstalk–a Classic Children's Story
One of the most famous stories of all time is about a boy who disobeys his mother and trades the family cow for a few beans.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of a
Tiny Little Things–a Classic Children’s Story
Even though the Readastorus is a huge mythical story telling dinosaur, he still cares about all the creatures in the world just as this little girl learned to do in this wonderful story by an unknown author.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty co
Bremen Town Musicians–a Classic Children's Story by The Brothers Grimm
As we get older we want to do new things and that's just what happened with the donkey, dog, cat, and Rooster in this wonderful old story from the Brothers Grimm.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s cal
When We Were Very Young - a Classic Children’s Story - Part Three by A. A. Milne
Here is the final episode of our reading of one of the most famous books of children's verse by the author of "Winnie the Pooh."Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full
When We Were Very Young-a Classic Children’s Story - Part Two by A.A. Milne
One of the world's favorite books of children's poetry was written by Winnie the Pooh creator, A. A. Milne in 1924. Generations have enjoyed these memorable verses and now the are available for anyone to publish or read without paying.Over three episodes, we will feature a selection of poems from this book. In this episode we hope you'll enjoy: Market SquareDisobedienceSpring MorningThe IslandThr
When We Were Very Young–a Classic Children's Story - Part One by A. A. Milne
One of the world's favorite books of children's poetry was written by Winnie the Pooh creator, A. A. Milne in 1924. Generations have enjoyed these memorable verses and now the are available for anyone to publish or read with paying.Over the next few episodes, we will feature five of six poems from this book.In this episode we hope you'll enjoy:Buckingham PalacePuppy and IThe Four FriendsLines and
Thumbelina–a Classic Children's Story by Hans Christian Anderson
The story is about a tiny little girl and the struggles she faced along the path to her destiny.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by fa
Winnie-the-Pooh: The Wrong Sort of Bees–a Classic Children's Story by A.A. Milne
One of the greatest children’s stories of all time was written way back in 1925. Today, I’d like to introduce you the world's most famous bear, Winnie-the Pooh.This was the very first story ever written about Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin. Now, 95 years later, it is in the public domain. Next year, we will begin bringing you more of the classic tales of Pooh and his friends. In the meantim
The Deliverers Of Their Country–a Classic Children's Story by Edith Nesbit
We really like stories written by Edith Nesbit. They are lots of fun and usually the kids save the day as they do in this story, set many years ago in Great Britain, when a little girl has a big surprise land in her eye while her brother has his turn up in a tea cup.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good fr
The Golden Windows–a Classic Children's Story by Laura E. Richards
Here’s a story about a little boy who sees one thing from far away and something quite different on closer inspection.What we see with our eyes can change depending on where we are when we see it, just like what we think is true can be different depending on our personal beliefs and perspective.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but gue
Mother Earth's Children–a Classic Children's Story by Elizabeth Gordon
Do you love fruits and vegetables?Hmmm. Some of you seem to making icky faces.You might like them better if you could see,just how much much fun these plants can be.So, I believe that it is time,to tell their stories in a rhyme.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but
The Aged, Aged Man–a Classic Children's Poem by Lewis Carroll
Today we have a silly story, actually it’s a nonsense poem that was written by the author of Alice in Wonderland and included in his second Alice book “Through the Looking Glass.” In the book it is introduced to Alice by the Knight, so we allowed the him to introduce it to you.It’s called The Aged Aged Man or is that it’s name or is it A’ Sitting on a Gate…Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus!
How the Moon Became Beautiful–a Classic Children's Story
Long ago, people did not much of what that you learn in school today. Even the sun and the moon were mysterious objects that were impossible to understand, so ancient people created stories to help explain the natural objects as is the case with this ancient Chinese folk tale.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My ve
Little Boy Blue–a Classic Children's Story by L. Frank Baum
Mother Goose wrote lots of great rhymes like:Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn.The sheep 's in the meadow, the cow 's in the corn;Where 's the little boy that minds the sheep?He 's under the haystack, fast asleep!But we didn’t know much more than that about little boy blue until L. Frank Baum shared the rest of the story in his version of Little Boy Blue.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus!
Nursery Alice–a Classic Children's Tale by Lewis Carroll
One of the most popular stories of all time is about a little girl named Alice and her adventures in Wonderland. While wonderful, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a very long and sometimes complicated story. That’s why Lewis Carroll decided to write a version of his book just for younger children.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—bu
The Lonely Little Pig–a Classic Children's Story by Clara Dillingham Pierson
Have you ever been ignored by others? Did you get angry or did it make you sad? Well, that’s just what happens to the little pig in our story. Find out what she does when the other pigs refuse to play with her after she arrives at a new farm.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a
The Book of Beasts–a Classic Children's Story by Edith Nesbit
While being a kid can be fun, adults are in charge. Have you ever imagined being the boss? What would you do? In "The Book of Beasts" a young boy discovers that he has the power to change the lives of others. This story is one of Readasturus' new favorites.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend
The Reluctant Dragon–a Classic Children's Story by Kenneth Graham
What would you do if you ran onto a dragon? Would you be scared? What is the dragon was a literary beast who only wanted to write poetry? And would you protect him from those who don’t understand him and think he’s a dangerous monster? Let’s find out.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (
The Girl Who Owned a Bear–a Classic Children's Story by L. Frank Baum
Have you ever watched “The Wizard of Oz. Some parts can be pretty scary. But children’s stories from long ago often had scary parts. Sometimes a little scare can be kinda fun.Well, the man who wroteThe Wizard of Oz also wrote a bunch of other children’s stories including this one.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My&nbs
Peter Rabbit–a Classic Children's Story by Beatrix Potter
Find out what happens when one mischevious young bunny defies his mother's orders.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human wri
The Little Red Hen–a Classic Children's Story
Do you think it’s better to sit around and let someone do all the work making dinner or should everyone work together to help make the meal? Listen as the Little Red Hen deals with that very situation.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) ha
Goldilocks and the Three Bears–a Classic Children's Story
A little girl learns a lesson about going places she shouldn't and using other's things without their permission.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-
The Ugly Duckling–a Classic Children's Story by Hans Christian Anderson
Being different doesn't make you bad. In fact, our differences make each of us unique. Often the "ugly duckling" turns out to be a "beautiful swan."Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitR
The Little Mermaid–a Classic Children's Story by Hans Christian Andersen
This tragic story – with a happy ending – was written by legendary Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in 1837 and is in the public domain.The original story of a young mermaid who wished to become a human, marry a young prince and gain an immortal soul is far different from the popular Disney movie. It is far more dark – although we have edited out the most violent portion..Heya grownups! It’s
The Three Little Pigs–a Classic Children's Story
When three little pigs are sent off into the world by their mother they take very paths building their new lives. When a big bad wolf comes after the pigs, the choices they made determine their future safety.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty c
The Little Pink Rose–a Classic Children's Story by Sara Cohn Bryant
All living things need a little help growing up. Just like children need their parents, a little rosebud needed help from the wind and the rain.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReadin
Christmas Every Day by William Dean Howells - A Family Christmas Story
Children around the world grow more excited by the day in December as Christmas approaches. Are you looking forward to Christmas morning? How would you feel if it was always Christmas? Well, that’s just what one little girl wondered over 100 years ago in this special holiday tale, "Christmas Every Day."Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids
Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman - A Family Christmas Story
Being a scarecrow is a hard enough job in the best of times, but when winter comes, it can be miserable. Yet, for one scarecrow, a cold Christmas brought a wonderful opportunity.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just
A Tale of Halloween by Loretta Ellen Brady
While Halloween may sometimes seem scary, children have enjoyed this celebration of the fall season for centuries. Here’s a story about how two poor children celebrated a special Halloween many years ago.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool)
Meet the Readastorus
Get ready to meet the King of prehiSTORIES, the Readastorus, as he presents some of the greatest children's stories of all times. Look for a new story every week.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s cal
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