A wise story from India about two tiny birds who take on the full force of the mighty sea. 

Jake faces chaos when his sister and her friends cast a pretend bad luck spell on him. As he navigates a week of embarrassing mishaps, his anxieties about fitting in grow. Encouraged by his magical friend Birdy, Jake ultimately learns to embrace humor amid the challenges. When an unexpected wedding invitation arrives, he must confront his fears head-on, even delivering a poem despite his cousin's teasing. The adventure peaks with an exhilarating helicopter ride, leaving listeners eager for more.

The mice who live in the café by the sea overhear that ghost pirates are coming to the café. Should they run away? Our Reluctant hero Jimmy mouse is sent to investigate.

Jimmy Mouse finds a payment card and the mice decide to pay for cheese in future - just like the humans do - and they are surprised when the humans are angry with them.

Jake dreams of having three wishes, but Birdy, the wish-granting crow, has other plans. As they venture together, Jake discovers the true meaning of friendship and the value of effort over instant magic. Their journey teaches that wishes need more than just desire; they require appreciation and understanding. It's a whimsical tale that highlights the lessons found in real-life experiences.

Young Jake struggles with a chocolate ban imposed by his mother, feeling betrayed and confused. Enter Birdie, a magical crow who guides him through heartfelt conversations about chocolate's significance. They explore its rich history, even touching on wartime rationing. Inspired by a legendary Mayan chocolate tree, Jake awaits a mysterious glowing bean. When he discovers an ancient cocoa bean, magic unfolds as a wondrous chocolate tree grows, transforming his family life with adventure and belief.

Dive into three enchanting fables that reveal the hidden wisdom of lizards. Discover the Gecko’s Complaint, a Malaysian tale emphasizing the importance of light and perspective. Journey to Mexico for the story of the Lizard and the Sun, showcasing perseverance in the face of challenges. Finally, explore the Chameleon’s Victory from Madagascar, a celebration of patience and adaptability. These stories blend folklore with timeless life lessons, reminding us of the transformative power within us all.

The second part of our story, Envy, set on the island of Crete. In the first part best friends Emily and Heidi set out on a school trip to Crete. Heidi is studying ancient Greek at School and her friend Emily - well she’s just along for the trip. But somehow it is Emily, not Heidi, who gets all the praise from their teacher for knowing all about Greek mythology and even some modern Greek words. And Heidi, well, she’s feeling just a little bit envious. When we left them, they were about to take part in an archeological dig on the site where some rich people want to build a villa. Dedicated to Zoe and Cyrus ... listen to the end to hear about the stories they sent us. And to support us, see the sidebar on the front page of https://Storynory.com Also leave nice comments in all good podcast apps! And you can now subscribe to our audio via YouTube.

In this engaging conversation, best friends Emily and Heidi share their experiences on a school trip to the enchanting island of Crete. Emily impresses everyone with her mythology knowledge, leaving Heidi grappling with feelings of envy. The dynamics of their friendship take center stage as they explore this complex emotion. Jana brings the story to life with her reading, while Bertie contributes to its creation. This delightful tale reminds us how friendship can be tested by emotions we don’t quite understand.

We tell the Greek Creation myth, including the Battle of the Titans, Prometheus steals fire from Zeus, and Pandora releases evils from her Jar. EPIC! Visit us at https://storynory.com for more stories! And get our audio on YouTube.