Dragonfly Tales – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Episode 16 - The Dartmoor Pixies

Season 6 · Episode 16

dimanche 13 avril 2025 • Duration 19:48

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 the moorland for about 10,000 years, but the land is ancient, stretching back into the primordial mist. It's an important reserve for rare plants and animals, and of course, PIXIES!

Pixies are mischievous sprites, a bit like fairies. They can be trixy but can also be kind to those who respect them.

You can find out more about pixies HERE.

If you want to know more about mysterious Dartmoor, you can do so HERE.

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Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook

Bye 'O Baby Lullaby - Traditional American Folksong

Produced by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Zapsplat

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Episode 7 - Mareshka & the Twelve

Season 6 · Episode 7

vendredi 13 décembre 2024 • Duration 28:53

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 food for the winter and to live by the seasons, AND get to know the personalities of the twelve months.

What do you think February would look like as a person? Or August? Draw a picture and send it to us!

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You can sign up to be a Little Sprite or a Power Pixie! And when you do, you get extra stories, videos of me telling, member shout outs, birthday shout outs and special content that is just for Sprites and Pixies.

So please please, grown ups, pop over to our patreon page and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!!

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Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook

Produced by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects and music by Zapsplat

Autumn music - Dvorak Symphony 9 Largo Copyright Free

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Episode 6 - The Wild Swans with Guest Teller Liz Weir

Season 2 · Episode 6

jeudi 26 novembre 2020 • Duration 34:35

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

Our sixth episode invites renowned storyteller Liz Weir MBE to the podcast.

Liz has been telling stories for over 40 years and has told her captivating tales on five continents!!

She is also an author and has written three brilliant books: Boom Chica Boom, When Dad was Away and Here, There and Everywhere. If you would like to purchase them you can contact Liz HERE.

Liz tells one of her own lovely tales, based on Irish lore, The Mermaid's Gift.

We met Liz at the wonderful Glens of Antrim Storytelling Festival and stayed with her in the cosy Ballyeamon Barn, where storytellers come from all over the world to share stories and have a lovely time. If you're ever in the Glens, why not go and stay at the Barn?

If you want to find out more about Liz Weir then you can visit her website HERE.

Our story this episode is a classic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen - but told with our own Dragonfly Tales flavour.

Andersen wrote some of the most well loved fairy tales ever, including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Tinder Box. This book, An Illustrated Treasury, is a lovely introduction to his stories.

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

Our fifth episode is a tale from the lands of Ice and snow - a Norse myth. Norse myths are ancient stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and battles from Scandinavia. They were passed down to the Vikings and have had a lasting impression on us too! Our days of the week are named after Norse gods!

In this story, the Thunder god Thor loses his most precious possession - and finds himself in an embarrassing situation (thanks to Loki).

For more great Norse myths check out this fabulous D'Aulaire's collection for kids.

Or for older children and adults, check out Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology.

If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with us and we'll tell you how it works.

Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, AD FREE episodes, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.

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Thanks for listening!

Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

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Episode 5 - Thor's Wedding

Season 2 · Episode 5

jeudi 12 novembre 2020 • Duration 29:41

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

In this story, the Thunder god Thor loses his most precious possession - and finds himself in an embarrassing situation (thanks to Loki).

For more great Norse myths check out this fabulous D'Aulaire's collection for kids.

Or for older children and adults, check out Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology.

If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with us and we'll tell you how it works.

Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, AD FREE episodes, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.

You can follow us and join us on:

Thanks for listening!

Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

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Episode 4 - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - The Boy who drew Cats

Season 2 · Episode 4

jeudi 29 octobre 2020 • Duration 33:53

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

It's our Halloween Special! WOOOOOOOOO!

We have two stories for you. What a TREAT - not a trick!

Our first story is by Leo and is a version of the Hairy Toe. We found this version from master storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald, a very famous North American tale spinner who specialises in interactive storytelling.

Our little poem 'The Troll' was by poet Jack Prelutsky . You can find out more about him HERE.

Our main story is probably Emily's favourite story ever.... it's called The Boy Who Drew Cats!

Huge thanks to our long-time listener AMY for recommending this one. It's magical, mysterious and and scary - maybe not one for our very young listeners. There are MANY different versions of this one that you can search - but we're very fond of our take!

Huge thanks to Robi-Jo for an excellent story last episode - you are AWESOME!

If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with usand we'll tell you how it works.

Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, AD FREE episodes, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.

You can follow us and join us on:

Thanks for listening!

Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

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Episode 3 - Four Dragons

Season 2 · Episode 3

jeudi 22 octobre 2020 • Duration 22:47

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

Our third episode is a tale from the East - a tale of mystical dragons. Eastern dragons are very different to those in stories from the west. In countries such as China, Korea and Japan, dragons are thought to be noble and wise, elemental gods that ruled over the skies and the oceans. They don’t have wings, and have long serpent-like bodies and magical powers.

We have a guest teller this week and we're so looking forward to their story!

If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with usand we'll tell you how it works.

Next week is our HALLOWEEN Special! We are doing an extra spooky episode for the podcast.

Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, AD FREE episodes, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.

You can follow us and join us on:

Thanks for listening!

Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

Chinese Music

Title: Asian Travel

Style: World / Chinese music

Composer: Hicham Chahidi

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Episode 2 - Theseus and the Minotaur

Season 2 · Episode 2

jeudi 8 octobre 2020 • Duration 32:14

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

Our second episode is a classic Greek Myth about a brave hero who must defeat a hideous monster and escape a mysterious labyrinth.

WARNING: it gets a bit scary when Theseus goes into the Labyrinth!

For more great myths and legends, check out this fabulous collection by Anthony Horrowitz.

If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch and we'll tell you how it works.

Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, AD FREE episodes, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.

You can follow us and join us on:

Thanks for listening!

Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

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Episode 1 - The Baker Lady who Fooled the Faeries

Season 2 · Episode 1

jeudi 24 septembre 2020 • Duration 25:10

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

We're back! We hope you've had a lovely summer and are looking forward to some story fun. We will be releasing episodes every two weeks from now on - but don't worry. We have lots planned this season - Leo's Top Fives, guest storytellers and a spooky Halloween episode for half term!

Our first episode is an old Scottish tale about a clever baker lady who manages to fool the faeries into letting her leave fairyland.

If you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATE

Please please leave us a lovely review and keep posting your top five ideas and shout-out requests in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group.

Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, AD FREE episodes, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us.

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