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Land of Nod | Kid"s stories

Re-telling of ordinary and not-so-ordinary stories to create a magical and peaceful bedtime treat for babies, kids, and pretend grown-ups! These children"s stories have been specially chosen to represent cultures and peoples from all over the world, from ancient Greece to Africa to Alsaka, there are wonders to be found all around us! This collection is suitable for all ages and is wonderful for car journeys, as a sleep aid, or as an alternative to screen time! Keep Dreaming Big! Hosted on Acast. See

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Fionn and the Fianna

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/03/08

The Fianna was a mighty group of warriors that guarded Ireland for the high king, who lived at Tara. There are many, many stories about the Fianna, and we have met Fionn before, in the tale of how the Giants Causeway was created! Today's story tells us how another brave deed leads to Fionn becoming the leader of the Fianna, like his father before him. There is so much to explore! We really hope you enjoy this beautiful tale! :) xPlease Subscribe, rate and review!Bonus Material available

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11:18

The Crane Wife

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/03/02

Aw! Beautiful Japan! I've always wanted to go to Japan and this story hasn't helped in these lockdown times! Everything about this story is beautiful- the names, the descriptions, the story itself! Lonely Osamu helps a poor injured bird, and is greatly rewarded in unexpected ways, but will his curiosity be his downfall? This might just be my favourite story so far!!Special thanks for the beautiful music!Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

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16:06

Balor of the Evil Eye! (with special guests!)

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/02/24

Wow! What an adventure this one is! We return to mythological Ireland and the Tuatha De Danann- a race of magical people said to be descended from the gods. Lugh of the Long Arm is replaced in this story by Darragh, and his brother Jack stands in for King Nuada. Thanks, boys, for entering our competition and helping us defeat the giant Balor of the Evil Eye!!This story has a scary giant and a battlefield so if you are brave enough, join us and help the brave boys save Ireland!!!!Please Subscribe,

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7:23

The Runaway Pancake!

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/02/16

It's PANCAKE DAY! Do you have pancake day where you live? here in Ireland, we call it Pancake Tuesday as it is always a Tuesday and it always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday! Other parts of the world call it Shrove Tuesday (shrove was another name for confessing one's sins!) or Mardi Gras, which literally means Fat Tuesday! making pancakes on this day may have been a way for people to use up their supplies of eggs and milk before fasting with very basic food for Lent! This silly little

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9:37

The Voyage of the Poppykettle!

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/02/10

This story is so magical and full of wonder! It comes from the Incan people, who once were the largest empire in America! They were a highly sophisticated and unique people, and their history is fascinating! They had many gods, some of whom we meet in this story, and we meet some mischievous little gnomes who decide to go on an amazing adventure! Their ship is the poppykettle, which is a traditional kettle used to make tea! This story forms part of my intention to include stories from a diverse

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9:12

How The Animals Came

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/02/05

Wow! This story is just so beautiful and feels really special! It is a legend from the Dogon tribe from Mali in Africa, and tells their story of how the world was created. The Dogon are a highly artistic and creative people, they are known for their incredibly beautiful artwork, their mask dances, wooden sculpture, and their architecture.This wonderful story echos many of the elements of the story of creation in the Christian faith, although it evolved separately. It reminded me that so many

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12:40

The tale of King Midas

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/01/27

King Midas, wandering one day in his garden, comes across the wise satyr Silenus who was rather the worse for wear after a night’s drinking. Midas is feeling generous and gives the satyr food and drink to restore his spirits and is in return granted a wish from Dionysus. WHAT WOULD YOU WISH FOR IF YOU COULD HAVE ANYTHING IN THE WORLD? The king, already famous for his wealth, chose to be given the magical ability to turn any object he touched into solid gold. Can you imagine that scenes from this

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12:27

Tristan and the Dragon

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/01/20

The artwork for this episode was so much fun to draw! The dragon in this story was said to have "the head of a bear, the claws of a lion, and the tail of a serpent!' So I was able to let my imagination run wild! The tale of Tristan and Iseult(or Isolde as she comes to be known in some versions) was one of the most influential romances in the medieval period and makes use of the dragon-princess story which would become a staple of romantic stories. The story is one of love but not a

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11:12

Odysseus and the Cyclops!

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/01/13

This is an ancient tale indeed! It comes from one of the most famous books in the world, Homer's ODYSSEY. The hero of our tale, Odysseus, lands on a strange island and soon becomes the captive of the giant one-eyed monster Polyphemus. The vivid nature of this story made it a favorite of the ancient Greeks, and the scene of the blinding of the cyclops, which I have illustrated here, is one that has been reproduced over and over again for hundreds and hundreds of years-isn't that amazing!!

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12:40

Kingdom of the Seals

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2021/01/07

We are back for the new year with a wonderful new season, packed full of tall tales to see us through long January evenings. Our first story is called the kingdom of the Seals and takes us to a magical underwater world where the Seal is King, and humans are often seen as the enemy! This seal story probably has its origins in Scotland, and from a creature in Gaelic folklore known as a selkie! Selkies were mythical creatures that could transform themselves from seal to human form and back again. The

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4:40

The Night before Christmas

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/12/21

This one was such a joy to make. It is such a beautifully crafted rhyme and it becomes more apparent each time you read it. I've created a kind of mash-up with the beautiful hymn Angels we Have Heard on High (see credit below). It's my favourite piece of Christmas music and the rhythm seemed to match this piece well. There's not much more to be said, apart from a very merry Christmas to you all, thank you so much for listening.Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a

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15:54

A Christmas Carol

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/12/16

Scrooge, an elderly miser, is visited by the ghost of his former business partner and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. As a result of their visits, Scrooge is forced to rethink his life and is transformed into a kinder, better man. This tale was first published by Charles Dickens in 1843, but I think it is the very human trials of Scrooge that make it so easy to relate to even today. I hope ears of all ages enjoy the miraculous transformation within this story- for what time

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10:59

The King's Secret

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/12/09

It never ceases to amaze me that the message in these very old legends can still ring so true today. This is another favourite from the annals of Irish folk stories but has a very light and entertaining feel to it. It also addresses the topic of keeping secrets and the power of telling the truth. I also love that when this huge secret is finally revealed, it loses its power over its keepers. I really hope you all enjoy it!Music accreditation:Fairytale Waltz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed

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7:23

Fionn macCumhail and the story of the Giant's Causeway

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/12/01

I am so excited to bring this one to you guys! This is a story that feels as old as Ireland himself and tells the tale of the creation of one of Ireland's most striking and beautiful places, the Giant's Causeway, in County Antrim. The story is full of wonderful quirks and mischievous deeds and is sure to be a favourite for little ears far and near.Music AccreditationLong Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

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The Musicians of Bremen

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/11/24

Can you believe that this German classic was first published by the Brother's Grimm as far back as 1819! That's why I love folk tales -they are a little bit of history being listened to by the ears of the future! We hope you enjoy it! :)Please Subscribe, rate and review!Bonus Material available weekly on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/landofnodlearning?fan_landing=trueJoin us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/landofnodlearningJoin our Facebook

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Rumpelstiltskin

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/11/21

This is another family favourite that will have big and little ears enthralled! I love telling these stories that dark tones but end with the good triumphing over the bad! I really hope you all enjoy it!!Please Subscribe, rate and review!Bonus Material available weekly on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/landofnodlearning?fan_landing=trueJoin us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/landofnodlearningJoin our Facebook page!https://www.facebook.com/landofnodlearningListen on Apple

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10:51

The Children of Lir

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/11/11

Welcome back! I am so delighted to bring you this beautiful old tale from Ireland! It is one I was very fond of as a child and I would read it over and over again, its beauty and sadness were enthralling to me. A king remarries and his new queen grows jealous of his beloved children. Soon, a wicked plan is put in action and the children are doomed to a terrible fate, but can the spell be broken and the children set free?Music accreditationLong Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a

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16:47

The Snow Queen

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/11/10

Gerda has lost her best friend. Wherever could he have disappeared to? Join her on an epic adventure through wild and dangerous lands in her efforts to rescue him from the treacherous Snow Queen!!Please Subscribe, rate and review!Bonus Material available weekly on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/landofnodlearning?fan_landing=trueJoin us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/landofnodlearningJoin our Facebook page!https://www.facebook.com/landofnodlearningListen on Apple

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21:01

The Ugly Duckling

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/11/10

Welcome back to the second week of the show.! This children's story is a classic and much loved all over the world for many years, and perhaps it is because the feelings of loneliness and being left out are ones all of us have experienced to some extent or another. Why does this little duckling feel so different from everybody else? Will he ever find his happy place? He will need to be patient and brave to find his true place in the world. . . Please Subscribe, rate and review!Bonus Material

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12:42

The Tale of Thumbling

Land of Nod | Kid"s stories ·

2020/10/01

We are so excited to be here to begin this wonderful journey with you! Each week we will take a story from a very special place in the world and explore it together, and we will meet many wonderful people along the way! Our very first story is a marvel! How can the tiniest person make it out there in the big bad world? Thumbling will show us the way in this retelling of a much-loved classic! We very much hope you enjoy this story-come back next week for more!Please Subscribe, rate and review!Bonus

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