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Dragonfly Tales

Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Dragonfly Tales

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!

kids & family stories for kids

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23:23

Episode 3 - Yugi & the Tengu

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/10/03

Hello Story Lovers!Today's story from Japan and features a wonderful creature from Japanese myth and legend – the Tengu!Tengus are supernatural beings with special powers and magical items. They can be depicted as part man, part bird, even as part monkey, and they have often been painted or drawn with red faces and long noses or beaks. They are not to be trifled with, as you will soon find out. If you want to find out more about Tengus you can do so HERE.We love Geraldine McCaughrean's

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23:25

Lost Stories - Isis and Osiris

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/09/27

Hi Story Lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story this episode takes us to ancient Egypt, land of pharaohs, gods, desert, hieroglyphs and the river Nile. And a goddess who will not rest until her loved one is restored to her. The story is about death, but also about life. The

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30:13

Episode 2 - Tam Lin

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/09/19

Hi Listeners!Today's story is a very famous tale of transformation from Scotland. It was recommended by our Power Pixies Cassie, Leo and Hermione - Pixies have the power to choose the stories you hear on the podcast!And this tale - the tale of Tam Lin - has influenced songs, poems and ballads for hundreds of years!Halloween JokesWe need your fabulous, spooky Halloween jokes! The spookier and sillier the better. If you would like to tell a Halloween joke on the podcast, go and find a good one –

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26:28

Lost Stories - The Lass who went out at the Cry of Dawn

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/09/13

Hi Story Lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story is an old Celtic folktale about a very brave girl - The Lass who went out at the Cry of Dawn. We absolutely love the version by Sorche Nic Leodhas, and you can find it in this brilliant book 'Womenfolk and Fairy

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24:46

Episode 1 - Ratatoskr the Squirrel

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/09/06

Hey story lovers!WELCOME TO SEASON 8!We've had a wonderful summer break and we're back with a Norse myth character you may not be familiar with - Ratatoskr, the squirrel! Not much is written about this crafty character, so we've had lots of fun developing this story. We hope you like rhymes too!If you want to find out more about Norse mythology and the Cosmos, you can find more info HERE.Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, AD FREE episodes, bonus content,

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12:38

Lost Stories - Beating the Devil

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/09/01

Hi Story Lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story is from Mexico and we LOVE the folklore from this area. It's full of transformation, tricksters, animals and religion. And THIS tale features a tale about the DEVIL, and a tailor who beats him at his own game!If you would like

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12:06

Lost Stories - Counting Crocodiles

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/08/23

Hello listeners! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story has many many versions all around the world - Africa, Malaysia, Korea - but this is a Japanese version of the story. It features the Hare of Inaba, who is in other Japanese tales. In this story, the clever little hare gets the

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16:55

Lost Stories - The Tiger's Whisker

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/08/15

Hey story lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story is a very old folktale that has several versions across the globe - Ethopia, Korea, Japan and China. It is about trust, patience and tenderness - the Tiger's Whisker. You can find a version of it HERE.Remember to join us over

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23:49

Lost Stories - Whuppity Storie

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/08/09

Hey story lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.This episode features an old tale from Scotland - all about the power of a name. There are many versions of this tale from around the world: Rumplestiltskin, Tom Tit Tot, Ricdin Ricdon. But Whuppity Stoorie is by far our favourite.Remember

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20:53

Episode 23 - *SEASON FINALE* The Witch of Fraddam

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/08/01

Hello listeners,It’s the summer holidays for us and the end of season 7. We have LOVED doing the stories in this season. What has been your favourite one? Be sure to let us know.We are taking a well-earned break and heading to the county of Cornwall, where our story comes from. It’s a famous story about a witch and a wizard. You can find out more about Cornwall's fabulous folklore HERE.Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, AD FREE episodes, bonus content, videos and

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25:27

Lost Stories - Momotaro Peach Boy

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/07/24

Hey story lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.This story is a very famous Japanese fairytale - Momotaro, the Peach boy. He is a famous hero in Japanese folklore and there is a statue of him and his animal companions in Okoyama. (a bit like the Bremen Town Musicians!)Remember to join us

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28:51

Episode 22 - The Man with a Tree on his Head

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/07/18

Hi Story Lovers!This episode we have a funny story with a serious message. And it comes from the country of Botswana in Southern Africa. It is a beautiful country of plains and deltas, as well as peaceful villages and bustling towns and cities. You can find out more about Botswana HERE.And this story comes from a long time ago and contains a wise message that we still need to hear today. We found this story in a brilliant collection called Bury My Bones but Keep My Words: African Tales for

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33:24

Lost Stories - King Peacock

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/07/10

Hey story lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story comes from the Louisiana Bayou. It's a Cajun story, and you can learn more about Louisiana and the rich Cajun culture HERE.The little song we sing is a French Cajun ditty. The lyrics are quite horrid but also funny:Cajun

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33:58

Episode 21 - Tonino & the Fairies

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/07/04

Hello listeners!We are delighted to bring you this wonderful tale from Granada in Spain! Granada is a beuatiful city at the the foot of the Sierra Nevada. When we visited there, we found it very magical. You can find out more about Granada HERE.We found a version of this folktale in the book Three Golden Oranges and other Spanish Folktales. It's a bit old fashioned about disability so we made some changes to be more sensitive. We hope you like our version.Huge thanks to our friend Maria

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17:01

Lost Stories - Nasruddin feeds his Coat

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/06/28

Hey story lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story is all about the wise fool Nasruddin.He’s a wonderful character whose tales are told all across the Islamic world – India, Pakistan, the middle east, turkey, Afghanistan, even parts of Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Russia, even

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29:44

Episode 20 - Ali Baba Part 2

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/06/20

Hello Listeners!Here's our next exciting installment of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves! Will Ali Baba evade the Bandits? Will Morgianna come up wth a plan? And will Amin get some peace and quiet?Listen and find out...If you want to read more of the tales in this brilliant collection, you can find them HERE.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

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23:39

Episode 19 - Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves Part 1

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/06/12

Hello Story lovers! We are so excited to bring you a two parter from the famous collection: Arabian Nights, also known as ‘The Thousand and One Nights!’Do you remember the Fisherman and the Genie back in Season one? That’s from the Arabian nights. All the tales are told by the beautiful Sheherazade who tells a story every night for 1001 nights so that her husband, the King, will keep her alive - yikes!Her stories are so entertaining, and she’s so very clever, she leaves them on a bit of a cliff

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22:35

Lost Stories - Catching the Moon & The Froggy Song

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/06/07

Hey story lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story comes from a collection of stories from the Southern states of America. And features a very tricky character who loves getting up to mischief.Brer Rabbit.These stories were carried over the ocean by African slaves, and although we

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7:43

Lost Story - The Boy & The Drum

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/05/30

Hey story lovers! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while.Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'.Our story comes all the way from India! It’s a type of story very popular in India, where the parts of the story are connected to each other, like the links in a chain - a chain story!Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early

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18:19

Episode 18 - The Kind Bird & the Beggar King

Dragonfly Tales ·

2026/05/23

Hey story lovers! It's very sunny here in the UK and we're loving the Merry Month of May. Lots of birthday shout outs coming this episode. But first, our story. It's based on an African story about a parrot, but we tell our own version here. We hope you like our little song too!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

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