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James Funnyhat’s Table of Fables

James Funnyhat is a modern day Fableist whose dynamic storytelling captivates, mesmerizes, and inspires children to think about life a little more deeply while they listen and laugh. James tells fables from the ancient past and from the present moment, all with his unique style of narration and original musical score. This podcast is for those quiet moments when young minds are ready to surrender to the ancient art of the story to work it’s contemplative magic - sit down at the Table of

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25:39

SEASON TWO, ep#12: "Why Monkeys Live in Trees"

James Funnyhat’s Table of Fables ·

2024/08/22

This episode has a retelling of a traditional folk tale from Indonesia called "Why Monkeys Live in Trees". Also, a listener asks James if he knows all the letters of the alphabet, which he does. But does he know all the numbers? All of them? It turns out that there are a whole lot of numbers to know...To get in touch with James Funnyhat for a live music and storytelling show at your school, daycare, or event see: www.jamesfunnyhat.com

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22:27

SEASON TWO, ep #11:"The Golden Screw:"

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2024/02/09

In this episode, James wears a kazoo hat and tries out something new: instead of a Story Bell, a Story Beeper!The beeper doesn't bring a story so he has to use the Story Bell anyway. The story is about a very nice girl called Jane who is normal in every way except for one - she does not have a belly button. It takes a long time and takes her all around the world but eventually Jane solves the problem of the strangeness of her belly. To ask questions or send comments go to

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25:02

SEASON TWO, ep#10: ”The Last Time Brother Scared His...

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2023/12/18

Welcome to A Table of Fables! This episode has story about a brother who is very nice to his little sister. He plays with her, he takes care of her, he loves her and is a great brother. But there is one thing he does that isn't nice - every so often, he scares her. This is the story about he last time he ever did it. James is not wearing a funny hat in this episode, he is wearing a startling hat BUT, it seems to be broken. A listener asks a question that might be a math question and James

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26:06

SEASON TWO, ep#9: ”Little Timmy Bunny”

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2023/06/20

There is a family of rabbits in the forest and the smallest is Timmy. Everyone helps him do EVERYTHING and he's not allowed to do ANYTHING by himself. One day, Timmy can't stand it anymore. He takes matters into his own hands and nothing will ever be the same. Thanks for listening! www.jamesfunnyhat.com

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20:33

SEASON TWO, ep#8: ”Cate’s Cat”

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2023/05/24

Cate is a girl who loves cats so much that all of her things have pictures of cats on them. She begs her Dad for a cat but he always says, 'No.' One day, Cate's Dad gives her a challenge: if she can fill a box with all the things a cat needs, she can have a cat. Thanks for listening! www.jamesfunnyhat.com

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22:01

SEASON TWO, ep#7: ”The Amazing Auntie Boombah”

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2023/04/01

In this episode, a listener asks about The Story Bell and why it is a bell and not something else, such as a bus horn for example. There is a story about three siblings who think they know everything there is to know about their Auntie Boombah. They expect that the walk they will go on with her will be the most BORING WALK EVER but....then the unexpected happens. James Funnyhat is a children's Storyteller and Musician based in Toronto who performs at schools, day care centres, parties, and events

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18:15

SEASON TWO, ep6:”Marcello’s Pizzeria”

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2023/02/24

Marcello has a Pizzeria but the pizza he serves are kind of strange and not many people order them. One night he dreams of a recipe for a pizza that is so delicious that it will make the whole world sing and dance together - even the dogs and squirrels! He proudly announces his new pizza creation - the BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD! But still no one is interested. One day though, he is asked to make a pizza that is just a regular pizza, not fancy, not the greatest - just good. He does the best he

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18:27

SEASON TWO, ep5: ”Brer Rabbit‘s Tail”

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2021/12/05

This is a story about the famous Brer Rabbit, who has tricked and been tricked in the southern United States for many years. It is the story about why he has a short tail and a also a story about how when we get too proud, we don't think quite right and something bad is bound to happen. To find out how to support the show go to: www.JamesFunnyhat.com

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21:21

SEASON TWO, ep 4: ”The Lost Crown of Rex Monkey”

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2021/11/14

The monkeys are known to all the other animals as the smartest, brightest, and cleverest. They have great ideas that are so brilliant they will surely change the whole jungle and the whole world!! The only thing is, they always forget their great ideas. This is the story about one monkey, Rex Monkey, who has a really good idea and he is very determined not to forget it. Before the story there is a very appropriate question for James that is asked by a young listener about the difference between

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19:35

Season Two, Ep. #3: The Biggest Haloween Haul Ever

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2021/10/30

This episode has a story about a group of kids who go trick-or-treating on Halloween. They come across a house with a mysterious note with a challenge: whoever can push open the door will get The Biggest Haloween Haul Ever! The kids give it a go, they try harder and harder but can't seem to open the door until....you'll find out. Another mysterious thing happens too before the story even begins - a listener named Levi jumped into the podcast! James has no idea how he did it but somehow he got

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18:52

Season Two, Episode #2: ”Why Turtles Hibernate”

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2021/10/17

In this episode, there is a tale from the Blackfoot Nation who live in Alberta, Canada. It is an ancient story about why turtles are never, ever seen in winter. It is also a story about sleep and how when we don't get enough we act differently and usually not for the better. Thanks for tuning in to A Table of Fables! Your support helps to keep the show happening and you can find out how to support it at: www.jamesfunnyhat.com.

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20:46

SEASON TWO ep. 1:”The Dream of Prince Eugene”

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2021/10/03

Gene is a boy who lives down by the river and doesn't do too much all day apart from throwing rocks at fish. He has a dream though. He dreams of a different life of adventure, courage, and fine things. How can he make the world he dreams of be what he sees when he opens his eyes? Adventure awaits in the first episode of Season two. Thanks for tuning in to A Table of Fables! Your support is what keeps this show on the air! So please consider, sharing your favourite episodes with your friends,

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Episode # 24, "Nasrudin's Banquet'

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2021/07/25

This Episode features a story about Mullah Nasrudim, who is famous in Iran, Turkey, and throughout the Middle East. Nasrudim is invited to a very fancy event and buys the fines clothes from Yasmina's boutique. After a long adventure, he wonders if he should have dressed in such finery after all. A listener asks how James made some sounds in Episode 4 but he can't remember quite how to do it...he's still trying!

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Episode # 23: "Lorena Heard The Music"

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2021/07/11

Lorena keeps hearing something that no one else can hear. It's a kind of music that makes her dance and she can't help but move when she hears it. The only problem is that she hears the music at times that are not good times for dancing....at least according to some people! James always has a story bell but in Episode 23, at the request of a listener, he tries a few other things instead. Nothing seems to work quite as well as the story bell. To support the show visit

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Episode # 22, "The Search for Queen Lizzie's Treasure"

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2021/06/27

Episode 22 is full of adventure, pirates, storms, shipwrecks, and treasure. After sailing across the world, the pirates may have found that the best treasure of all was with them all along. If you love this podcast, find out how to support it at www.jamesfunnyhat.com.

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Episode # 21, "A Day in Ms. Broccoli's Class"

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2021/06/13

Nathan is a smarty-pants in Grade 3 who knows a whole lot of stuff. He seems to know so much that there is nothing else to learn. Can anyone teach him anything? Ms. Broccoli is his teacher and she is...she's awesome - if anyone can teach something new it's probably her. Episode 21 has story of what happened on a very interesting day. A listener asked if James could climb into a mirror last week. This week, another listener has some more advice about how he can get through. If you would like

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Episode # 20,"The Princess & The Knights"

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2021/06/06

This episode is packed with danger and adventure. Princess Karina is minding her own business when a dragon comes and drags her away from her castle. The brave knights, Roland and Tonio come to save her and that seems like just the right thing but are they up to it? Karina may need to take matters into her own hands and find out what sort of Princess she is. A listener also reveals the mystery of who was climbing on the CN tower so James reveals some new podcast rules about listening while

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21:46

Episode # 19, "Mad Mary Saves The Planet"

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2021/05/30

This episode features the epic adventure of Mary who uses her super powers to save the zebras, the trees, the wetlands, the oceans, and everything in between....she may have saved everything a bit too much but she sure had an exciting time of it!!! To support this podcast, visit my website: www.jamesfunnyhat.com

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Episode # 18, "The Rich Man & The Shoemaker"

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2021/05/23

This episode is a retelling of a European folk tale in true James Funnyhat style with a happy and lively musical score. A shoemaker has a job fixing and and making shoes. One day he gets so much money that he doesn't have to work anymore. That's a good thing, isn't it? This tale explores that question. There is also a question from a listener who asks James what he would rather sit on: ice cubes or fire. James tries both...

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Episode # 17, "The Inventor andThe Robot

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2021/05/15

Dr. Edison Datum is a very clever inventor who has made many marvellous gadgets. His new Interplanetary Boomerang is so popular that he has to start a factory and hire workers to make enough of them. Working in a factory is not easy though and Dr. Datum is very frustrated that his workers keep making mistakes. His solution: a robot that is perfect and will not make mistakes - just like he doesn't make mistakes. If you love A Table of Fables, find out how to support the show at:

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