Jack and the Walnut

Posted: June 22, 2011 | Author: jansstorytellingclub | Filed under: Age 9 and up, Jack Tales, Sea Stories | Leave a comment

01 Jack and the Walnut Age 9 and up

As always, Jack gets himself into trouble. He wants to help his elderly mother. He causes havoc instead. Recorded live. A story from Scotland. 6.55 mins

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Story origin for me: Scottish teller Bea Ferguson who had heard it from the great storytelling Scottish Traveller — Duncan Williams.

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The Old Woman and the Rock

Posted: June 22, 2011 | Author: jansstorytellingclub | Filed under: Age 7 and up, Pourquoi Stories, Sea Stories | Leave a comment

The Old Woman and the Rock Age 7 and up

World Maker has left the old woman alone on her island. She asks for a rock as her companion. “You can have any rock,” World Maker tells her but then he wants to change his mind. Click on the link to find out what happens. A story about how the world began. 10.42 mins.

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Story origin for me: Toronto teller Marylyn Peringer

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The Selkie Wife

Posted: May 19, 2011 | Author: jansstorytellingclub | Filed under: Age 11 and up, Sea Stories, Stories of Longing | Leave a comment

01 The Selkie Wife Age 11 and up.

She is a seal and her skin is stolen. Now she must live upon the land. Can she forget, be happy? Click on the link and listen. A story from Scotland. 7:34 mins

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