Robin Kermode reads this beautiful short story for children and adults by Oscar Wilde. It is the story of the Happy Prince. When he was alive he lived in the Palace of Sans Souci and did not know about human suffering. But now he has died, his

The Devoted Friend - by Oscar Wilde

May 17th, 2021 25m 14s

Robin Kermode reads this wonderful short story for children and adults by Oscar Wilde. The story is about Little Hans and his best friend Big Hugh, the miller, The story is told by a linnet to a water-rat following a conversation about what it

The Star Child - by Oscar Wilde

Nov 19th, 2020 33m 13s

Robin Kermode reads this wonderful short story for children and adults by Oscar Wilde. A beautiful child is found in the forest and brought up by a shepherd. He grows into a cruel and selfish boy. When he rejects his true mother, his beauty va

The Emperor's New Clothes - by Hans Christian Anderson

Oct 20th, 2020 10m 9s

Robin Kermode reads the classic story of the emperor who is so vain that he finds himself totally exposed before all his subjects.

The Brave Little Tailor - by The Brothers Grimm

Oct 19th, 2020 18m 34s

Robin Kermode reads this classic story is about a humble tailor who tricks several giants and a ruthless king into believing he has incredible feats of strength and bravery. He doesn't, of course, but because they believe him, he eventually win

The Ugly Duckling - by Hans Christian Anderson

Sep 29th, 2020 20m 6s

Robin Kermode read this classic story by Hans Christian Anderson is about how we can be friends with people who are different from us and shows how we can all grow into graceful Swans!

The Crab that played with the Sea - by Rudyard Kipling

Sep 24th, 2020 16m 49s

Robin Kermode reads The Crab that played with the Sea - by Rudyard Kipling, from the Just So Stories. This is the tale of Pau Amma, the King Crab of all Crabs, who played with the Sea and caused the earth to have two tides a day.

How the Rhinoceros got his Skin - by Rudyard Kipling

Sep 17th, 2020 5m 11s

Robin Kermode reads How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, from Rudyard Kipling's classic book, JUST SO STORIES. It is a timeless story for children of all ages.

The Selfish Giant - by Oscar Wilde

Sep 12th, 2020 9m 3s

Robin Kermode reads the best Oscar Wilde short story for children and adults. This is a timeless and magical story of forgiveness and redemption.It was first published in 1888 in the anthology 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' which, in additi

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