Episodes

  • Journey to the West: the Crown that Hurt

    Journey to the West: the Crown that Hurt
    Jul 7 2026

    A Chinese Monk - Tripitaka - is travelling through lawless lands on the way to India. He is protected on the way by Sun Wukong - a monkey warrior who is wild at heart. When they meet some bandits in the forest, Sun Wukong deals with them - but Tripitaka is not happy. From the Chinese epic story, The Journey to the West. Adapted by Bertie. Read by Jana. Please support us in any way you can.
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    12 mins
  • Journey to the West: The Monk Rescues the Monkey

    Journey to the West: The Monk Rescues the Monkey
    Jun 22 2026
    We continue the great Chinese epic about the Monkey Warrior, Sun Wukong, who must escort the Buddhist monk Tripitaka on his long journey to India to fetch the sacred scrolls. But first, Tripitaka must rescue Sun Wukong from his prison beneath a mountain, where the mischievous Monkey has been trapped for 500 years. Read by Jana Elizabeth and written and adapted by Bertie for Storynory. Please support Storynory in any way you can. We have been sharing free stories with families for 21 years.
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    9 mins
  • The Stolen Bicycle

    The Stolen Bicycle
    Jun 11 2026
    The Monkey steels a bicycle and rides it back to the jungle. He's surprised when the Bear rides off on it - and then loses it. Meanwhile, the little girl whose bike has been stolen is very sad... and cross. And the Bear is angry because she thinks he was the one who stole it.
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    11 mins
  • The Dutch Hotel - Déjà Vu

    The Dutch Hotel - Déjà Vu
    May 15 2026

    Have you ever walked into a place and thought, "I've seen this before" - even when you know you've never been there. This episode of our spooky series The Dutch Hotel explains why you might get that feeling sometimes.

    This story is dedicated to Adam, Yarden & Neta who asked us to do something just a bit spooky.
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    20 mins
  • The Lamb - poem by William Blake

    The Lamb - poem by William Blake
    Apr 28 2026

    Hello, this is Jana, and I'm here with some lines by the English poet and artist, William Blake. It's a sweet, simple poem, with a deep meaning.

    Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Gave thee life & bid thee feed. By the stream & o'er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing wooly bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice! Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Little Lamb I'll tell thee, Little Lamb I'll tell thee! He is called by thy name, For he calls himself a Lamb: He is meek & he is mild, He became a little child: I a child & thou a lamb, We are called by his name. Little Lamb God bless thee. Little Lamb God bless thee.

    And that was The Lamb, by William Blake, published in 1789 in his book, Songs of Experience. Blake not only wrote and illustrated his poems, but he made the books himself. He engraved words and pictures into metal so that they could be printed. As you heard in this poem, he believed that all living things are united, because God made all of us.

    For now, from me Jana
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    2 mins
  • The Monkey King (Journey to the West)

    The Monkey King (Journey to the West)
    Apr 21 2026

    Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is born from a stone egg on Flower and Fruit Mountain. He seeks immortality and invincible strength in battle. Soon, the Jade Emperor hears about all the trouble he is creating on Earth and decides to give him a job so that he can keep an eye on him.

    We are partly publishing this to fill a gap in our Chinse Years of the Animals Cycle (hence the mention to people born in the Year of the Monkey).

    Jana and adapted for Storynory by Bertie. Do check out how you can support us on Storynory.
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    15 mins
  • When Your Trainers go for a Run

    When Your Trainers go for a Run
    Mar 31 2026

    Where are your shoes when you can't find them? A small story about a pair of trainers (sneakers) that go for a run on their own.

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    4 mins
  • The Best Dressed Crocodile

    The Best Dressed Crocodile
    Mar 26 2026

    What is more important in life, handbags or cake?

    One of our Small Stories, aimed at our "smallest" audience members, but we hope the older ones among you will find this funny too!

    This is about a Crocodile who loves to go shopping. The song at the end is sung by Jana! Jana of course narrates the story, written by Bertie. And if you would like to support us regularly or one off, please visit our website at https://www.storynory.com.
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    5 mins