Dragonfly Tales
Kids & Family
About
A story podcast for children of all ages. Join professional storyteller Emily Hanna-Grazebrook for stories from all around the world. Tell us your own tales and share your art. Let your imagination run wild!
Episodes
- Lost Stories - The Wisdom of Platypus
This episode of Dragonfly Tales revisits a lost story, an old tale from the Australian Aboriginal people. It touches upon their beliefs regarding the Dreamtime, the creation of the world by ancestor spirits, and the spiritual connection to…
- Episode 17 - The White Hare Part 2
This episode, "The White Hare Part 2," is the continuation of a May Day special story about Billy's quest. It includes theme music, songs, guitar, production, art, sound effects, and advertising information.
- Episode 16 - **May Day Special - The White Hare Part 1**
This May Day episode explores the festival of Bealtainne and features a story with Celtic roots focused on transformation and hares. It is the first part of The White Hare.
- Lost Stories - Robin Hood & Little John
Dragonfly Tales features the legend of Robin Hood, an English hero from Nottinghamshire known for redistributing wealth from the rich to the poor, in this installment of "Lost Stories." The podcast is produced by Andy Grazebrook with theme…
- Episode 15 - The Sun & the Storm
Episode 15 of Dragonfly Tales shares a story from Ancient Japan about a brother and sister having a fight, contrasting with the arrival of baby animals in London.
- Lost Stories - The Heron Babies
This episode of Dragonfly Tales, titled 'Lost Stories - The Heron Babies,' revisits an archive story from Cuba. It explores the blend of Spanish, African, and Caribbean cultures reflected in Cuban folktales, presenting it as a bedtime list…
- Episode 14 - **Easter Special - The Tinder Box**
This Easter Special episode of Dragonfly Tales features the fairytale "The Tinder Box" by Hans Christian Andersen, a personal favorite of host Emily Hanna-Grazebrook.
- Lost Stories - The Raven King
Dragonfly Tales features 'Lost Stories - The Raven King,' a Ukrainian wonder tale from the Carpathian mountains. This episode is part of a series that re-highlights older podcast episodes.
- Episode 13 - The Warrior Girl
Dragonfly Tales presents Episode 13, "The Warrior Girl," a retelling of a South African story about tribes, leaders, and a clever girl, originally written by Tessa Paul.
- Lost Stories - The Starfish
This episode of Dragonfly Tales is part of the "Lost Stories" series, which revisits older podcast episodes. The featured story is a tale collected by the Brothers Grimm in Germany.
- Lost stories - The Tailor's Tale
Dragonfly Tales presents 'The Tailor's Tale,' a Yiddish folktale about a tailor demonstrating how to make something new from something old through hard work and ingenuity. This episode is part of their 'Lost Stories' series.
- Lost Stories - The Rainbow Crow
Dragonfly Tales presents "Lost Stories - The Rainbow Crow," a Native American tale exploring origins and the connections between humans and nature. This episode is part of a series highlighting archived stories.
- Episode 12 - Beowulf Part 2
This episode continues the tale of Beowulf, focusing on the conclusion of the epic poem considered the oldest in the English language. The content may be scary, creepy, and gory.
- Episode 11 - Beowulf Part 1
This episode of Dragonfly Tales introduces the ancient epic poem Beowulf, noting its historical significance and linguistic differences from modern English. It includes a content warning for scary and gory elements.
- Lost Stories - Maui & the Sun
This episode of Dragonfly Tales revisits a Maori myth from Aotearoa New Zealand featuring the demi-god Maui. This story is part of a series showcasing archival episodes previously featured on the podcast.
- Episode 10 - The Little Small Wee Tiny Man
Dragonfly Tales presents "The Little Small Wee Tiny Man," a story by British author Diana Ross suitable for children under 5. The episode features Emily reading the tale to Leo.
- Lost Stories - The Woman who lost her Dumpling
Dragonfly Tales revisits a past episode titled "The Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling." This episode is a story from old Japan featuring Oni, also known as Japanese trolls who live underground.
- Episode 9 - Frosty & Friends
Dragonfly Tales presents Episode 9, featuring a Romani Traveller folktale about a group of superheroes including Frosty, Radar, and Whirlwind Girl who must outsmart a greedy King. The episode includes storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-…
- Lost Stories - Thor's Wedding
This episode from Dragonfly Tales revisits a lost story, featuring a Norse myth about the god Thor. The tale recounts how Thor loses his hammer and faces an embarrassing predicament, instigated by Loki.
- Lost Stories - Rola & the Sisters
Dragonfly Tales features "Lost Stories - Rola & the Sisters," an archival episode revisiting an old tale from Micronesia. The episode focuses on the bravery of the younger sister in the story.
- Episode 8 **Christmas Special - Aladdin Part 2**
In this Christmas Special, Dragonfly Tales continues the Aladdin adventure in Part 2. The episode features guest teller Kim Normanton from Super Great Kids Stories, sharing a tale about owls, oranges, and friendship from Argentina.
- Episode 7 **Christmas Special - Aladdin Part 1**
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- Lost Stories - Perseus & Medusa Part 2
This episode revisits and concludes the story of Perseus and Medusa, featuring a host of Greek gods. It is part of a series called "Lost Stories" that re-examines older podcast content.
- Episode 6 - Coyote & the Lizards
Episode 6 of Dragonfly Tales brings back the character Coyote from Native American folklore during a holiday season countdown. The show invites listeners to share winter-themed stories and mentions support options on Patreon.
- Lost Stories - Perseus & Medusa Part 1
This episode of Dragonfly Tales is part one of the Perseus and Medusa myth, presented as a "lost story" from the archives. Theme music is by Leo Grazebrook, with production by Andy Grazebrook.
- Episode 5 - The Crafty Pelican
Dragonfly Tales shares "The Crafty Pelican," an animal folk tale from the Malay Peninsula, noted as being similar to an Aesop fable. The hosts are also soliciting winter-themed story submissions from listeners.
- Lost Stories - Halloween Special 2021
Dragonfly Tales revisits archived episodes with a Halloween Special from Season 3. It includes "The Boogie Man" song, a spooky story for children from Emily inspired by Liz Weir, and a creepy joke-story called "The Cursed Doll."
- Lost Stories - The Changeling Child
This episode from Dragonfly Tales revisits a lost story from their archives. It features an old Irish fairytale about a changeling, a figure common in folklore, and includes a lullaby created with lyrics from WB Yeats's "The Stolen Child".
- Episode 4 - **Halloween Special 2025**
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- Lost Stories - Stone Face
This episode of Dragonfly Tales revisits "Lost Stories - Stone Face," featuring a folk tale from the Mapuche people of Chile. The story is associated with ancient stone masks from the region, about which little is known.
- Episode 3 - Goldilocks & the Three Bears
Dragonfly Tales Episode 3 features a rhyming version of "Goldilocks & the Three Bears," a listener recommendation. The hosts also solicit spooky jokes from listeners for an upcoming Halloween special.
- Lost Stories - Odysseus & the Cyclops
Dragonfly Tales revisits the archives with "Lost Stories," spotlighting the tale of Odysseus and the Cyclops. This episode features a part of the ancient Greek epic, with a recommendation for Daniel Morden and Hugh Lupton's full version.
- Episode 2 - Kumaku & the Giants
Dragonfly Tales Episode 2, "Kumaku & the Giants," shares a Rotuman folk tale akin to Little Red Riding Hood. The episode also invites listeners to contribute spooky jokes for an upcoming Halloween special.
- Lost Stories - Mayita & the Crocodile
Dragonfly Tales features a story from the Karanga clan of the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe, presented as part of its 'Lost Stories' series.
- Episode 1 - The Bulu Beast
Dragonfly Tales introduces Season 7 with "The Bulu Beast," a tale from Zimbabwe thought to originate from the Ndebele tribe. The episode also mentions upcoming Halloween specials and encourages listener support via Patreon.
- Lost Stories - The Baker's Magic Wand
Dragonfly Tales begins its "Lost Stories" series by revisiting an episode featuring a tale from French-speaking Canada about magic and cakes. The podcast is preparing for Season 7 with new stories and guest tellers.
- Episode 26 - Ashpet *Season Finale*
Dragonfly Tales shares "Ashpet," a United States version of the Cinderella fairytale originating from the Appalachian Mountains. The podcast notes hundreds of Cinderella versions exist, with the oldest dating back to ancient China. This ep…
- Episode 25 - Why Pigs are Muddy
In this episode of Dragonfly Tales, listeners are presented with a 'pourquoi' story from Eastern India that explains why pigs are muddy. The episode also provides factual insights into the real reasons why pigs roll in mud.
- Episode 24 - ***Summer Special*** The White Cat
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- Episode 23 - The Billy Goats Gruff
Dragonfly Tales presents a retelling of the classic children's story "The Billy Goats Gruff." The episode details the theme music, storytelling, production, and art credits.
- Episode 22 - The Chimera Part 2
This episode continues a Greek myth, focusing on Bellerophon and Pegasus's quest to defeat the Chimera. Support for the podcast is requested via Patreon.
- Episode 21 - The Chimera Pt 1
Episode 21 of Dragonfly Tales recounts the beginning of the hero Bellerophon's quest to defeat the Chimera, introducing various characters from Greek mythology.
- Episode 20 - Kate Crackernuts
Dragonfly Tales presents "Kate Crackernuts," a Scottish folk tale from the Orkney Islands about a courageous young woman
- Episode 19 - The Pincoya Child
Dragonfly Tales episode 19 discusses the legend of the pincoya from Chiloe, an island off the coast of Chile. The pincoya are described as mythical sea fairies, akin to mermaids, who supposedly guide drowned sailors to an eternal phantom s…
- Episode 18 - Falling Star Part 2 with Kim Normanton
This episode of Dragonfly Tales features guest Kim Normanton sharing a Japanese folktale about magical badgers. It also continues the "Falling Star" adventure from the Cheyenne tribe.
- Episode 17 - The Legend of Falling Star Part 1
This episode of Dragonfly Tales shares a Cheyenne Tribe story from the Great Plains about the hero Falling Star. He confronts dangers, warriors, animals, monsters, and beings from a sky realm called the ‘in-high’. The story highlights Chey…
- Episode 16 - The Dartmoor Pixies
Dragonfly Tales presents a folktale about pixies on Dartmoor, a region in Devon, England. The episode explores the magical qualities of Dartmoor, its ancient history, and the nature of pixies as mischievous sprites.
- Episode 15 - The One Little Pig
This episode features a Hungarian retelling of the Three Little Pigs fairytale, presenting a version with numerous wolves. The story follows Little Pig as they attempt to overcome these challenges.
- Episode 14 - The Witch in the Market
This episode of Dragonfly Tales features a retelling of Pierre Gripari's fairytale, "The Witch of the Rue Mouffetarde," inspired by traditional French tales and set in Paris.
- Episode 13 - The Story Bag with Sandra A Agard
This episode of Dragonfly Tales welcomes storyteller Sandra A Agard, who has over forty years of experience. Host Emily shares a folktale from Korea.