Elderberry Tales https://elderberrytales.podbean.com Inspiring and engaging stories for kids, featuring ancient wisdom, timeless tales, and contemporary heroes. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app! Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Kids & Family 1440 episodic Inspiring and engaging stories for kids, featuring ancient wisdom, timeless tales, and contemporary heroes. elderberrytales elderberrytales No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4701389/1400SquareLogoComp.jpg Elderberry Tales https://elderberrytales.podbean.com 144 144 The Chukar Caper, Part 3 (Three Dog Detectives Series) The Chukar Caper, Part 3 (Three Dog Detectives Series) https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-chukar-caper-part-3-three-dog-detectives-series/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-chukar-caper-part-3-three-dog-detectives-series/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/d050b5c2-897d-3cbc-a8ba-c673ba5c0704 This thrilling (and long) finale is packed with action, a couple of mildly scary moments, and a moment of sadness. The secrets of the mechanical chukars (and more!) will finally be revealed.

Story by William Sterr Narrated by Carrie Coello

Image by Stephen D from Pixabay 

]]> This thrilling (and long) finale is packed with action, a couple of mildly scary moments, and a moment of sadness. The secrets of the mechanical chukars (and more!) will finally be revealed.

Story by William Sterr
Narrated by Carrie Coello

Image by Stephen D from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 2141 155 full The Chukar Caper, Part 2 (Three Dog Detectives Series) The Chukar Caper, Part 2 (Three Dog Detectives Series) https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-chukar-caper-part-2-three-dog-detectives-series/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-chukar-caper-part-2-three-dog-detectives-series/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/c22e1338-795d-330e-8eae-14b6b021bb9e In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Dad takes Trooper on a visit to their mysterious neighbor, Mrs. Coronet, and the plot thickens...

Story by William Sterr Narrated by Carrie Coello

Image by Stephen D from Pixabay 

]]> In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Dad takes Trooper on a visit to their mysterious neighbor, Mrs. Coronet, and the plot thickens...

Story by William Sterr
Narrated by Carrie Coello

Image by Stephen D from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 806 154 full The Chukar Caper, Part 1 (Three Dog Detectives Series) The Chukar Caper, Part 1 (Three Dog Detectives Series) https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-chukar-caper-part-1-three-dog-detectives-series/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-chukar-caper-part-1-three-dog-detectives-series/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/1d8c75a7-aa3a-3c8f-a5ea-74c20573d9a6 In this all-new, 3-part adventure, our Dog Detectives discover a *very* unusual bird!

Original Story by William Sterr Narrated by Carrie Coello

Image by Stephen D from Pixabay 

]]> In this all-new, 3-part adventure, our Dog Detectives discover a *very* unusual bird!

Original Story by William Sterr
Narrated by Carrie Coello

Image by Stephen D from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1014 153 full Leenie Among the Fairies, Part 3 Leenie Among the Fairies, Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-among-the-fairies-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-among-the-fairies-part-3/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/6342e6de-78ac-3c40-b7db-56e896b7fcff Part 2 of a 3-part series! This story series stands alone, but the characters of Leenie, Logan, and her parents are introduced in the series Leenie and the Big Idea.

Leenie and her brother Logan are off on another adventure!  When Leenie and Logan wander off during a family picnic, they encounter strange new friends in the woods.  In this episode, they face the troll at the fairy bridge...

Story by William Sterr Image by Willgard Krause from Pixabay 

]]> Part 2 of a 3-part series!
This story series stands alone, but the characters of Leenie, Logan, and her parents are introduced in the series Leenie and the Big Idea.

Leenie and her brother Logan are off on another adventure! 
When Leenie and Logan wander off during a family picnic, they encounter strange new friends in the woods. 
In this episode, they face the troll at the fairy bridge...

Story by William Sterr
Image by Willgard Krause from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1574 152 full Leenie Among the Fairies, Part 2 Leenie Among the Fairies, Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-among-the-fairies-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-among-the-fairies-part-2/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/71313239-d62e-3b23-b1b7-f902b2af3a87 Part 2 of a 3-part series! This story series stands alone, but the characters of Leenie, Logan, and her parents are introduced in the series Leenie and the Big Idea.

Leenie and her brother Logan are off on another adventure!  When Leenie and Logan wander off during a family picnic, they encounter strange new friends in the woods.  In this episode, they realize that fairy hospitality comes at a price.

Story by William Sterr Image by Willgard Krause from Pixabay 

]]> Part 2 of a 3-part series!
This story series stands alone, but the characters of Leenie, Logan, and her parents are introduced in the series Leenie and the Big Idea.

Leenie and her brother Logan are off on another adventure! 
When Leenie and Logan wander off during a family picnic, they encounter strange new friends in the woods. 
In this episode, they realize that fairy hospitality comes at a price.

Story by William Sterr
Image by Willgard Krause from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1497 151 full Leenie Among the Fairies, Part 1 Leenie Among the Fairies, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-among-the-fairies-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-among-the-fairies-part-1/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:34:24 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/8c6d80b8-3320-30e0-8b8d-a52717b18aa9 Part 1 of a 3-part series! This story series stands alone, but the characters of Leenie, Logan, and her parents are introduced in the series Leenie and the Big Idea.

Leenie and her brother Logan are off on another adventure!  When Leenie and Logan wander off during a family picnic, they encounter strange new friends in the woods. 

Story by William Sterr Image by Willgard Krause from Pixabay 

]]> Part 1 of a 3-part series!
This story series stands alone, but the characters of Leenie, Logan, and her parents are introduced in the series Leenie and the Big Idea.

Leenie and her brother Logan are off on another adventure! 
When Leenie and Logan wander off during a family picnic, they encounter strange new friends in the woods. 

Story by William Sterr
Image by Willgard Krause from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 789 150 full My Dogs: Three Detectives... Make that Four! Part 4 My Dogs: Three Detectives... Make that Four! Part 4 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dogs-three-detectives-make-that-four-part-4/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dogs-three-detectives-make-that-four-part-4/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/3cd8ace7-cfa1-3030-b923-2a4f60cc18ee The thrilling conclusion to the Hound of the Baskerville Hall mystery! Story by William Sterr

]]> The thrilling conclusion to the Hound of the Baskerville Hall mystery!
Story by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 1587 149 full My Dogs: Three Detectives... Make that Four! Part 3 My Dogs: Three Detectives... Make that Four! Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dogs-three-detectives-make-that-four-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dogs-three-detectives-make-that-four-part-3/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/38b9f709-7826-3d2b-b638-0986640dc40b The four detectives arrive in the town of Baskerville, and receive a nasty surprise. Story by William Sterr

]]> The four detectives arrive in the town of Baskerville, and receive a nasty surprise.
Story by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 1128 148 full My Dogs: Three Detectives... Make that Four! Part 2 My Dogs: Three Detectives... Make that Four! Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dogs-three-detectives-make-that-four-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dogs-three-detectives-make-that-four-part-2/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/94fe8395-7ab5-3c79-a622-f1d1dc6a2b4c This is part 2 of a 4 part series. The three detectives meet up with a fourth companion, and all the dogs travel to the town of Baskerville.

]]> This is part 2 of a 4 part series.
The three detectives meet up with a fourth companion, and all the dogs travel to the town of Baskerville.

]]> elderberrytales false No 805 147 full My Dogs: Three Detectives... Make that Four! Part 1 My Dogs: Three Detectives... Make that Four! Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dogs-three-detectives-make-that-four-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dogs-three-detectives-make-that-four-part-1/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/8a714e05-db44-3ff1-a9e2-3fbe54a5a7e6 Introducing a new series about the dogs in the family! Overton leads his associates, Trooper and Theo, on an investigation to solve the mystery of the Hound of the Baskervilles. 

Story by William Sterr

]]> Introducing a new series about the dogs in the family!
Overton leads his associates, Trooper and Theo, on an investigation to solve the mystery of the Hound of the Baskervilles. 

Story by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 780 146 full My Dad and the Power of Imagination, Part 3 My Dad and the Power of Imagination, Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dad-and-the-power-of-imagination-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dad-and-the-power-of-imagination-part-3/#comments Sun, 15 May 2022 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/1a02e71a-7b40-33da-8141-5232508c8026 A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family! This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week.  In Part 3, cousin Jack arrives just in time for the thrilling conclusion!

By William Sterr

Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/

]]> A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family!
This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week. 
In Part 3, cousin Jack arrives just in time for the thrilling conclusion!

By William Sterr

Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/

]]> elderberrytales false No 1043 145 full My Dad and the Power of Imagination, Part 2 My Dad and the Power of Imagination, Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dad-and-the-power-of-imagination-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dad-and-the-power-of-imagination-part-2/#comments Sun, 08 May 2022 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/f90934d3-5a21-355e-9525-aa4e1997a812 A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family! This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week. Part 2 has us back at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, a favorite place for the family to visit every year. But this visit is... unique!

By William Sterr

Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/

]]> A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family!
This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week. Part 2 has us back at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, a favorite place for the family to visit every year. But this visit is... unique!

By William Sterr

Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/

]]> elderberrytales false No 733 144 full My Dad and the Power of Imagination, Part 1 My Dad and the Power of Imagination, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dad-and-the-power-of-imagination-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-dad-and-the-power-of-imagination-part-1/#comments Sun, 01 May 2022 22:15:38 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/650ab411-3953-32d3-9cb7-122d72fd1b29 A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family! This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week.  By William Sterr

Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/

]]> A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family!
This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week. 

By William Sterr

Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/

]]> elderberrytales false No 865 143 full My Mom, Detective! Dad Has a Superpower, Too! Part 3 My Mom, Detective! Dad Has a Superpower, Too! Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-dad-has-a-superpower-too-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-dad-has-a-superpower-too-part-3/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/7e4daa93-1492-3e07-a172-530298c4e85d The whole family comes together to craft a plan to clean up the Jorgensen's farm and cure Desmond once and for all! Story by William Sterr

]]> The whole family comes together to craft a plan to clean up the Jorgensen's farm and cure Desmond once and for all!

Story by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 936 142 full My Mom, Detective! Dad Has a Superpower, Too! Part 2 My Mom, Detective! Dad Has a Superpower, Too! Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-dad-has-a-superpower-too-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-dad-has-a-superpower-too-part-2/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:16:34 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/a295d989-c047-35cc-8bfb-3e981ad0e994 Dad's powers continue to develop. Also, after Armando makes a very exciting discovery in the backyard, he realizes that all is not well with Desmond...

Story by William Sterr

]]> Dad's powers continue to develop. Also, after Armando makes a very exciting discovery in the backyard, he realizes that all is not well with Desmond...

Story by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 1377 141 full My Mom, Detective! Dad Has a Superpower, Too! Part 1 My Mom, Detective! Dad Has a Superpower, Too! Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-dad-has-a-superpower-too-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-dad-has-a-superpower-too-part-1/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:24:20 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/8cefd87f-51d7-320b-a541-83b1e65bbf96 It's been many weeks since Desmond's experience with the moles... and he is still feeling the effects. What can Armie and his detective Mom do about it? Luckily, they have help... from unexpected sources! This is a three part story - come back each week for the next installment! Story by William Sterr

]]> It's been many weeks since Desmond's experience with the moles... and he is still feeling the effects. What can Armie and his detective Mom do about it? Luckily, they have help... from unexpected sources!

This is a three part story - come back each week for the next installment!

Story by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 1219 140 full Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, part 2 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight-part-2/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/2f2c9cd7-fe8a-3b8a-9d75-c5f32bb780ed In part 2 of this story, Gawain travels to find the Green Knight, as promised, to meet his fate.  Note: This is an old story, and contains themes of chivalry, romantic love (including allusions to infidelity), and violence. I do not feel it is inappropriate for children, but family values vary and I invite you to preview this episode and part two first if you have any concerns.  Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By.  Illustration by Tristan Liu

]]> In part 2 of this story, Gawain travels to find the Green Knight, as promised, to meet his fate. 

Note: This is an old story, and contains themes of chivalry, romantic love (including allusions to infidelity), and violence. I do not feel it is inappropriate for children, but family values vary and I invite you to preview this episode and part two first if you have any concerns. 

Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By. 
Illustration by Tristan Liu

]]> elderberrytales false No 1882 139 full Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 1 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight-part-1/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2021 02:43:08 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/b5eef360-0629-3b7a-b5dd-dcdd322d33b3 As King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table gather to celebrate New Year's Day, a mysterious stranger arrives with a challenge for Sir Gawain, one of the bravest knights of the Table.  Note: This is an old story, and contains themes of chivalry, romantic love (including allusions to infidelity), and violence. I do not feel it is inappropriate for children, but family values vary and I invite you to preview this episode and part two first if you have any concerns.  Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By.  Illustration by Tristan Liu

]]> As King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table gather to celebrate New Year's Day, a mysterious stranger arrives with a challenge for Sir Gawain, one of the bravest knights of the Table. 

Note: This is an old story, and contains themes of chivalry, romantic love (including allusions to infidelity), and violence. I do not feel it is inappropriate for children, but family values vary and I invite you to preview this episode and part two first if you have any concerns. 

Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By. 
Illustration by Tristan Liu

]]> elderberrytales false No 822 138 full The Wager The Wager https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-wager-1638404781/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-wager-1638404781/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:58:39 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/c57cef26-54f7-3e60-8b39-e0d9d606f054 John's honesty earns him a job in the Lord of Ostergaard's Estate. The Lord of Nebbegaard bets Ostergaard that he can make John tell a lie. Will John stay honest, even when he is afraid to tell the truth?

Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from the story "Temptation", which appeared the book Scandinavian Folk and Fairy Tales, edited by Claire Booss. Used with permission from Stories to Grow By Illustration by Elizabeth Rocha

]]> John's honesty earns him a job in the Lord of Ostergaard's Estate. The Lord of Nebbegaard bets Ostergaard that he can make John tell a lie. Will John stay honest, even when he is afraid to tell the truth?

Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from the story "Temptation", which appeared the book Scandinavian Folk and Fairy Tales, edited by Claire Booss. Used with permission from Stories to Grow By
Illustration by Elizabeth Rocha

]]> elderberrytales false No 934 137 full The Lion‘s Enchantment The Lion‘s Enchantment https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-lion-s-enchantment/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-lion-s-enchantment/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:17:47 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/e885dd27-5452-3308-89c8-e2b74432a04a After assisting a wounded lion, a young maiden is concerned to find that her livestock has gone missing! What can have happened to the animals? And why does the lion keep returning?

This story was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from the story "The Wounded Lion" from Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World, retold and edited by Suzqanne I. Barchers. Illustration by Elizabeth Rocha. 

Used with permission from Stories to Grow By.

]]> After assisting a wounded lion, a young maiden is concerned to find that her livestock has gone missing! What can have happened to the animals? And why does the lion keep returning?

This story was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from the story "The Wounded Lion" from Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World, retold and edited by Suzqanne I. Barchers. Illustration by Elizabeth Rocha. 

Used with permission from Stories to Grow By.

]]> elderberrytales false No 986 136 full Androcles and the Lion Androcles and the Lion https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/androcles-and-the-lion-1635374631/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/androcles-and-the-lion-1635374631/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:43:51 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/3a3709c3-ea5e-3dc3-bc79-0357c38c6d2e Androcles, an escaped slave, finds an injured lion in the woods. What happens after he removes a thorn from the lion's paw?

Story by Aesop, 620-580 BCE. This version is from Joseph Jacobs, "European Folk and Fairy Tales," 1916.  It can be found at Stories to Grow By. Image by pamstenzel from Pixabay  NOTE: This episode was originally published with an error in audio mastering. This is an updated version.

]]> Androcles, an escaped slave, finds an injured lion in the woods. What happens after he removes a thorn from the lion's paw?


Story by Aesop, 620-580 BCE. This version is from Joseph Jacobs, "European Folk and Fairy Tales," 1916. 
It can be found at Stories to Grow By.
Image by pamstenzel from Pixabay 

NOTE: This episode was originally published with an error in audio mastering. This is an updated version.

]]> elderberrytales false No 588 135 full Bambi Bambi https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/bambi-1633905405/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/bambi-1633905405/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/8845e0c9-a2be-3f56-bd85-d377114099ca This is the story of Bambi, a young deer, from his childhood with his mother in the forest through his coming of age and adulthood.  This tale is based on the novel of the same name, by Felix Salten. Adaptation by Elaine L Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.  Image by smarko from Pixabay 

]]> This is the story of Bambi, a young deer, from his childhood with his mother in the forest through his coming of age and adulthood. 

This tale is based on the novel of the same name, by Felix Salten. Adaptation by Elaine L Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 
Image by smarko from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1526 134 full The Three Princes The Three Princes https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-three-princes/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-three-princes/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:39:23 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/a80a0db2-6d4f-3dde-99df-1da6823b7e37 In this Arabian/Russian folktale mashup, a princess needs to choose between three unsuitable princes. One year, an adventure and three magical objects later, she makes a truly surprising choice. Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from Saudi Arabian and Russian sources, this story is part of the Stories to Grow By collection. Image by Peter Fischer from Pixabay 

]]> In this Arabian/Russian folktale mashup, a princess needs to choose between three unsuitable princes. One year, an adventure and three magical objects later, she makes a truly surprising choice.

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from Saudi Arabian and Russian sources, this story is part of the Stories to Grow By collection. Image by Peter Fischer from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1056 133 full Leenie and the Big Idea Part 6 Leenie and the Big Idea Part 6 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-6/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-6/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/8aae34ff-906c-3c21-9fc8-358c6906e923 When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 6, the AstroVan lands on the moon, where they learn much more about the Wheezer than they could ever have imagined...

Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 6, the AstroVan lands on the moon, where they learn much more about the Wheezer than they could ever have imagined...

Story by William Sterr
Narration by Carrie Coello
Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> elderberrytales false No 1615 132 full Leenie and the Big Idea Part 5 Leenie and the Big Idea Part 5 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-5/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-5/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:06:16 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/bf3c849e-f065-3c95-8b74-d66ada99bf59 When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 5, Leenie and her family go where no caravan has ever gone before - into Orbit!

Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 5, Leenie and her family go where no caravan has ever gone before - into Orbit!

Story by William Sterr
Narration by Carrie Coello
Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> elderberrytales false No 1114 131 full Leenie and the Big Idea Part 4 Leenie and the Big Idea Part 4 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-4/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-4/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/a971a734-6c8b-3d54-a55c-849f149d9e88 When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 4, Leenie and Theo join in the Council of Animals and hear what they all have to say.

Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 4, Leenie and Theo join in the Council of Animals and hear what they all have to say.

Story by William Sterr
Narration by Carrie Coello
Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> elderberrytales false No 1010 130 full Leenie and the Big Idea Part 3 Leenie and the Big Idea Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-3/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:10:49 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/1907190e-2ef4-366f-9860-24575b5ea44f When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 3, the van parks in the forest next to the lake, and Leenie finds a very interesting gathering deep in the woods.

Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 3, the van parks in the forest next to the lake, and Leenie finds a very interesting gathering deep in the woods.

Story by William Sterr
Narration by Carrie Coello
Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> elderberrytales false No 856 129 full Leenie and the Big Idea Part2 Leenie and the Big Idea Part2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part2/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/172eff38-2532-313d-a5c5-a72266410259 When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 2, the van transforms yet again for a very special tour *under* Shasta Lake.

Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 2, the van transforms yet again for a very special tour *under* Shasta Lake.

Story by William Sterr
Narration by Carrie Coello
Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> elderberrytales false No 1481 128 full Leenie and the Big Idea Part 1 Leenie and the Big Idea Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/leenie-and-the-big-idea-part-1/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:21:37 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/4e2a8a67-9350-3b0e-ba9d-d6d65dc123a3 When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all! In Part 1, the caravan is introduced, and the family makes their way to Shasta Lake.

Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all!

In Part 1, the caravan is introduced, and the family makes their way to Shasta Lake.

Story by William Sterr
Narration by Carrie Coello
Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

]]> elderberrytales false No 1435 127 full The Golden Goats The Golden Goats https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-golden-goats/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-golden-goats/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/753a0580-5cbe-3861-8507-750819a693a2 A fairy lets three farmhands borrow her three golden goats, for as long as they can hold onto them.  This Swedish folk tale was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used by Elderberry Tales with permission. 

]]> A fairy lets three farmhands borrow her three golden goats, for as long as they can hold onto them. 

This Swedish folk tale was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used by Elderberry Tales with permission. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 774 126 full The Story of Aladdin, Part 3 The Story of Aladdin, Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-story-of-aladdin-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-story-of-aladdin-part-3/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/5ce85fb8-ffb8-314d-9382-7c8fba03b2cf This tale is told in three parts. In this third and final part, we learn about the princess's plan - and Aladdin's final wish. This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

]]> This tale is told in three parts. In this third and final part, we learn about the princess's plan - and Aladdin's final wish.

This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 543 124 full The Story of Aladdin, Part 2 The Story of Aladdin, Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-story-of-aladdin-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-story-of-aladdin-part-2/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/b5f8b17f-61c6-3dc0-b31b-b908b05c11d3 This tale is told in three parts. In this second part, we learn how Aladdin and his mother used their wishes to arrange Aladdin's marriage to the Sultan's daughter... but it did not go the way they expected! This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

]]> This tale is told in three parts. In this second part, we learn how Aladdin and his mother used their wishes to arrange Aladdin's marriage to the Sultan's daughter... but it did not go the way they expected!

This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 893 123 full The Story of Aladdin, Part 1 The Story of Aladdin, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-story-of-aladdin-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-story-of-aladdin-part-1/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/15a13f99-3a6f-3bfe-a71b-c785a9c84f07 This tale is told in three parts. In this first part, we learn how Aladdin and his mother came to own the magic lamp. This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

]]> This tale is told in three parts. In this first part, we learn how Aladdin and his mother came to own the magic lamp.

This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 570 122 full Goldilocks and the Three Bears Goldilocks and the Three Bears https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/goldilocks-and-the-three-bears-1624430398/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/goldilocks-and-the-three-bears-1624430398/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/c60f8650-cc71-39e1-94e4-156c7238dbe2 When Goldilocks finds an unlocked and empty cabin the woods one day, she makes some unfortunate choices... and when the three bears return home, she must face the consequences.  Story adapted from the original by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by 👀 Mabel Amber, who will one day from Pixabay 

]]> When Goldilocks finds an unlocked and empty cabin the woods one day, she makes some unfortunate choices... and when the three bears return home, she must face the consequences. 

Story adapted from the original by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by 👀 Mabel Amber, who will one day from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 721 125 full Maui Pulls Up the Islands and Catches the Sun Maui Pulls Up the Islands and Catches the Sun https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/maui-pulls-up-the-islands-and-catches-the-sun/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/maui-pulls-up-the-islands-and-catches-the-sun/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/1c235a44-debe-32a8-bbf8-3103f006c043 In these two legends of the demigod Māui, he blesses the people in two ways: creating the Hawaiian Islands and arranging for long days in the summer to give us time to do everything we need to do.  This summer solstice, Maui's arrangement with the sun is most obvious - the days are so long and the nights so very short.  These legends were adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, where you can find a wide variety of wonderful stories.  Image: Participant of the Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo performs as demigod Māui. Source: Creative Commons. 

]]> In these two legends of the demigod Māui, he blesses the people in two ways: creating the Hawaiian Islands and arranging for long days in the summer to give us time to do everything we need to do. 
This summer solstice, Maui's arrangement with the sun is most obvious - the days are so long and the nights so very short. 

These legends were adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, where you can find a wide variety of wonderful stories. 
Image: Participant of the Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo performs as demigod Māui. Source: Creative Commons. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 561 121 full #MeToo Cinderella #MeToo Cinderella https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/metoo-cinderella/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/metoo-cinderella/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/a5709c33-9ee6-3ffc-9230-e99e49a6ef0a In this updated version of the beloved classic, Cinderella and the Prince's relationship is based on more than just shoe size. 

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By

]]> In this updated version of the beloved classic, Cinderella and the Prince's relationship is based on more than just shoe size. 

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By

]]> elderberrytales false No 1234 120 full #MeToo The Princess and the Frog #MeToo The Princess and the Frog https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/metoo-the-princess-and-the-frog/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/metoo-the-princess-and-the-frog/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/ef349b45-256f-3c14-87d6-cd3babf8d77c In this updated version of the classic tale, our princess discovers that frogs are not always just what they seem to be.  Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.  Image by Dawn Howeth from Pixabay 

]]> In this updated version of the classic tale, our princess discovers that frogs are not always just what they seem to be. 

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 
Image by Dawn Howeth from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 566 119 full #MeToo Sleeping Beauty #MeToo Sleeping Beauty https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/metoo-sleeping-beauty/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/metoo-sleeping-beauty/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:42:59 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/c648fda3-d225-3666-afe7-a2c0e62276d5 In this adaptation of the classic fairytale, Aurora isn't content with the marriage planned for her future. Instead, she takes control of her own destiny, as well as the curse that has haunted her since infancy.  Adaptation by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay 

]]> In this adaptation of the classic fairytale, Aurora isn't content with the marriage planned for her future. Instead, she takes control of her own destiny, as well as the curse that has haunted her since infancy. 

Adaptation by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.
Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1042 118 full #MeToo Snow White #MeToo Snow White https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/metoo-snow-white/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/metoo-snow-white/#comments Sun, 23 May 2021 17:08:11 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/2ccca2d0-2c1b-3e4d-a1d0-0d05f9a67041 What if "fairest of them all" really meant fairest, as in most just? What if Snow White and her Prince already had a friendship based on adventures and shared experiences?  This updated version of Snow White has all the classic charm and drama of the original, but with a couple of key updates for a modern audience.

Image by Sayaka Photos from Pixabay  Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, where you can find dozens of fairy tales, folk tales and bedtime stories specially curated to to highlight positive messages and promote character growth. 

]]> What if "fairest of them all" really meant fairest, as in most just?
What if Snow White and her Prince already had a friendship based on adventures and shared experiences? 
This updated version of Snow White has all the classic charm and drama of the original, but with a couple of key updates for a modern audience.

Image by Sayaka Photos from Pixabay 
Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, where you can find dozens of fairy tales, folk tales and bedtime stories specially curated to to highlight positive messages and promote character growth. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1021 117 full The Witch's Magic Ball The Witch's Magic Ball https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-witchs-magic-ball/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-witchs-magic-ball/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 02:52:30 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/c5634f89-ac5d-376f-bc7a-6c7480540cbe A beautiful ball appears to Natalia and Luis one day, near their home in the Andes mountains. They follow it further and further from their valley, until it suddenly disappears, leaving them stranded - and under the spell of an evil witch. Will they ever escape and find their way home?

This traditional Argentinian story appeared in Tales from Silver Lands by Charles J. Finger, published 1924. This version was adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 

Image by Jordan Holiday from Pixabay 

]]> A beautiful ball appears to Natalia and Luis one day, near their home in the Andes mountains. They follow it further and further from their valley, until it suddenly disappears, leaving them stranded - and under the spell of an evil witch. Will they ever escape and find their way home?

This traditional Argentinian story appeared in Tales from Silver Lands by Charles J. Finger, published 1924. This version was adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 

Image by Jordan Holiday from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 998 116 full The Ogre's Feather The Ogre's Feather https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-ogres-feather/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-ogres-feather/#comments Tue, 11 May 2021 03:29:48 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/7befc178-61a6-3242-b256-478b9a3dccd1 A young man sets out on a dangerous quest to find a magic feather from an evil ogre. Will he find the feather in time to save the ailing King?

This story was originally published by Italo Calvino in 1956. This version was adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.  Photo by Isaque Pereira from Pexels   ]]> A young man sets out on a dangerous quest to find a magic feather from an evil ogre. Will he find the feather in time to save the ailing King?

This story was originally published by Italo Calvino in 1956. This version was adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 
Photo by Isaque Pereira from Pexels   ]]> elderberrytales false No 1121 115 full The Geese and the Fig Tree The Geese and the Fig Tree https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-geese-and-the-fig-tree/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-geese-and-the-fig-tree/#comments Tue, 04 May 2021 01:05:11 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/0d1b5fe3-3e80-3511-8a0b-ee1c53811319 One day a wise old goose notices a small vine beginning to grow at the base of the fig tree. He is sure the vine will be trouble, but will the other geese listen to his warning? 

Photo by Daniel Watson from Pexels This story is sourced from the Panchatantra, an ancient Sanskrit collection of moral tales. This version was adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.  ]]> One day a wise old goose notices a small vine beginning to grow at the base of the fig tree. He is sure the vine will be trouble, but will the other geese listen to his warning? 

Photo by Daniel Watson from Pexels This story is sourced from the Panchatantra, an ancient Sanskrit collection of moral tales. This version was adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.  ]]> elderberrytales false No 499 114 full The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-magic-mirror-1619312430/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-magic-mirror-1619312430/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/d827f584-0496-3a5b-98b3-d79f2419063e When the king of Granada begins his search for a wife, the king's barber offers up his magic mirror as a test for any potential brides. Can any women in the kingdom pass the mirror's test?

"The Magic Mirror" is retold by Elaine L. Lindy from Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes: Spanish and Portuguese Folklore, by Charles Sellers. This version is for the website Stories to Grow By.

]]> When the king of Granada begins his search for a wife, the king's barber offers up his magic mirror as a test for any potential brides. Can any women in the kingdom pass the mirror's test?


"The Magic Mirror" is retold by Elaine L. Lindy from Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes: Spanish and Portuguese Folklore, by Charles Sellers. This version is for the website Stories to Grow By.

]]> elderberrytales false No 725 113 full The Mice and the Elephants The Mice and the Elephants https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-mice-and-the-elephants/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-mice-and-the-elephants/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:37:48 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/0117524c-737f-3338-9584-0dbc82aacffc A herd of elephants trample the village of the mice without even realizing it. What do we do when we hurt other people by accident?

This story was adapted from “The Mice that Set the Elephants Free” from The Panchatantra translated from the Sanskrit by Arhur W. Ryder. Adaptation by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By.

]]> A herd of elephants trample the village of the mice without even realizing it. What do we do when we hurt other people by accident?

This story was adapted from “The Mice that Set the Elephants Free” from The Panchatantra translated from the Sanskrit by Arhur W. Ryder. Adaptation by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By.

]]> elderberrytales false No 538 112 full From The Elephant Pit From The Elephant Pit https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/from-the-elephant-pit/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/from-the-elephant-pit/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:34:34 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/bd5b61a6-702d-3ec9-b911-fa4cb22005ad A lion, a man, a mouse, a falcon and a snake all fall into an elephant pit. Luckily, the hunter to dug the pit comes to rescue them. But their fates remain intertwined from that day forward. 

This tale, with sources going back to Tibet and the Panchachantra, is variously titled "Gratitude", "The Grateful Animals and the Ungrateful Man", "From the Elephant Pit" and "The Hunter and the Trap." This version, adapted by Elaine L. Lindy, is from the website Stories to Grow By.

]]> A lion, a man, a mouse, a falcon and a snake all fall into an elephant pit. Luckily, the hunter to dug the pit comes to rescue them. But their fates remain intertwined from that day forward. 

This tale, with sources going back to Tibet and the Panchachantra, is variously titled "Gratitude", "The Grateful Animals and the Ungrateful Man", "From the Elephant Pit" and "The Hunter and the Trap." This version, adapted by Elaine L. Lindy, is from the website Stories to Grow By.

]]> elderberrytales false No 796 111 full Donkey to Market Donkey to Market https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/donkey-to-market/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/donkey-to-market/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/e270483b-2841-3172-a7f7-0c868ada6993 An old man and his son meet with criticism when they try to bring their donkey to market. It's just not possible to please everyone all of the time... "A Donkey to Market" is based on the story, "The Seller of a Donkey" from A Collection of Cambodian Folk Tales. Adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

]]> An old man and his son meet with criticism when they try to bring their donkey to market. It's just not possible to please everyone all of the time...

"A Donkey to Market" is based on the story, "The Seller of a Donkey" from A Collection of Cambodian Folk Tales.
Adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

]]> elderberrytales false No 540 110 full Chief Five Heads Chief Five Heads https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/chief-five-heads/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/chief-five-heads/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/f0c1ae90-61cc-3c63-bff7-29d44192cbdb The chief of a nearby village is looking for a wife, and two sisters decide they would like to meet the chief. The two women have very different experiences along their journey! The story "Chief Five Heads" is based on "The Story of Five Heads," from Kaffir Folk-lore by George McCall Theal, 1889. It is a Khosa tale, and has been adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 

Illustration, "Girl Surprised by Snake in Tree," by Therson Boadu, is available through a Creative Commons 4.0 license.

]]> The chief of a nearby village is looking for a wife, and two sisters decide they would like to meet the chief. The two women have very different experiences along their journey!

The story "Chief Five Heads" is based on "The Story of Five Heads," from Kaffir Folk-lore by George McCall Theal, 1889. It is a Khosa tale, and has been adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 

Illustration, "Girl Surprised by Snake in Tree," by Therson Boadu, is available through a Creative Commons 4.0 license.

]]> elderberrytales false No 919 109 full The Buried Treasure The Buried Treasure https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-buried-treasure-1616414664/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-buried-treasure-1616414664/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:04:24 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/d8edb28e-c7fd-3b98-8207-4be75e7cc5f9 Faraz buries his life savings under a tree, only to return and discover that someone has dug them up. Will he be able to locate the missing treasure and solve the mystery?

Retold by Elaine L. Lindy from the story, "The Hidden Treasure," in the book, A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil, and Urdu by William Alexander Clouston.  Used with permission from Stories to Grow By. 

]]> Faraz buries his life savings under a tree, only to return and discover that someone has dug them up. Will he be able to locate the missing treasure and solve the mystery?

Retold by Elaine L. Lindy from the story, "The Hidden Treasure," in the book, A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil, and Urdu by William Alexander Clouston. 
Used with permission from Stories to Grow By. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 781 108 full The Hungry Wolf The Hungry Wolf https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-hungry-wolf/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-hungry-wolf/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/15756528-87b5-363a-8dde-9dcc13f56f26 A hungry wolf is out looking for his next meal. He meets a ram, a horse, and a pig... will any of them make a good meal for a hungry wolf?

From More Russian Picture Tales by Valery Carrick, Translated by Nevill Forbes [1914] Image by Christel SAGNIEZ from Pixabay

]]> A hungry wolf is out looking for his next meal. He meets a ram, a horse, and a pig... will any of them make a good meal for a hungry wolf?

From More Russian Picture Tales by Valery Carrick, Translated by Nevill Forbes [1914]
Image by Christel SAGNIEZ from Pixabay

]]> elderberrytales false No 397 107 full The Young Head of the Family The Young Head of the Family https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-young-head-of-the-family/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-young-head-of-the-family/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/23cb18b3-6d28-3637-a7a8-7bdbd77fa3e1 When their father-in-law sets three young women a series of seemingly impossible tasks, all seems lost - until a wise young woman on a water buffalo shows them how all three tasks can be solved in simple, everyday ways.  "The Young Head of the Family" is based on a story of the same name from Chinese Fairy Tales by Adele M. Fielde. This version is adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 

]]> When their father-in-law sets three young women a series of seemingly impossible tasks, all seems lost - until a wise young woman on a water buffalo shows them how all three tasks can be solved in simple, everyday ways. 

"The Young Head of the Family" is based on a story of the same name from Chinese Fairy Tales by Adele M. Fielde. This version is adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 707 106 full The Maiden and the Boy Who Vanished The Maiden and the Boy Who Vanished https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-maiden-and-the-boy-who-vanished/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-maiden-and-the-boy-who-vanished/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 21:33:45 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/3216722f-fef7-3efa-b353-8c4947ce93f5 A nobleman's son disappears just days before his 12th birthday. Years later, a room in the nobleman's house seems to be haunted. Can anyone solve the mystery of the haunted room, and bring the nobleman's son back to his family? Note: Even though there is a haunted room in this story, it's not a ghost story. It's a fairy tale, and I don't think it's scary. Based on the story "The Lost Child" from Folk Lore from Foreign Lands by Catherine T. Bryce. Adapted by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By.  Image by Gaertringen from Pixabay 

]]> A nobleman's son disappears just days before his 12th birthday. Years later, a room in the nobleman's house seems to be haunted. Can anyone solve the mystery of the haunted room, and bring the nobleman's son back to his family?

Note: Even though there is a haunted room in this story, it's not a ghost story. It's a fairy tale, and I don't think it's scary.

Based on the story "The Lost Child" from Folk Lore from Foreign Lands by Catherine T. Bryce. Adapted by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By. 
Image by Gaertringen from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1180 105 full Boots and his Brothers Boots and his Brothers https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/boots-and-his-brothers/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/boots-and-his-brothers/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/12e0c73c-ac51-37ca-b165-683cd6170ecb The King has two problems: there is a giant tree blocking all the light to his castle, and his castle has no fresh well water to drink. Many have tried to solve these problems, and failed. Will Boots and his brothers fare any differently from the rest?

"Boots and His Brothers" is based on a story of the same name from A Collection of Popular Tales from the Norse and North German by George Webbe Dasent (London, 1907) Adapted by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By

Image by jplenio from Pixabay

]]> The King has two problems: there is a giant tree blocking all the light to his castle, and his castle has no fresh well water to drink. Many have tried to solve these problems, and failed. Will Boots and his brothers fare any differently from the rest?

"Boots and His Brothers" is based on a story of the same name from A Collection of Popular Tales from the Norse and North German by George Webbe Dasent (London, 1907)
Adapted by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By

Image by jplenio from Pixabay

]]> elderberrytales false No 829 104 full Yuuki and the Tsunami Yuuki and the Tsunami https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/yuuki-and-the-tsunami/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/yuuki-and-the-tsunami/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/0e3c6a42-1191-31ae-9645-fbca9c072bf5 Yuuki is high up on the mountain when he feels the earthquake, and remembers what his grandfather has taught him. He knows he needs to warn the people in the village that a tsunami might come, but will he be able to get them to safety in time? Story from "A Living God" from the book Gleanings in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Fair East, by Lafcadio Hearn Adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By

]]> Yuuki is high up on the mountain when he feels the earthquake, and remembers what his grandfather has taught him. He knows he needs to warn the people in the village that a tsunami might come, but will he be able to get them to safety in time?

Story from "A Living God" from the book Gleanings in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Fair East, by Lafcadio Hearn
Adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By

]]> elderberrytales false No 798 103 full Weighing the Elephant Weighing the Elephant https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/weighing-the-elephant/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/weighing-the-elephant/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/1180484c-04c8-3def-87fa-3d28b7d6bdc3 The Emperor of China has a problem on his hands... how do you weigh an elephant? From an unexpected source comes a surprisingly simple solution! Traditional Chinese folktale, adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website "Stories to Grow By". 

Image by Orla

]]> The Emperor of China has a problem on his hands... how do you weigh an elephant? From an unexpected source comes a surprisingly simple solution!

Traditional Chinese folktale, adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website "Stories to Grow By". 

Image by Orla

]]> elderberrytales false No 542 102 full The Elf House The Elf House https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-elf-house/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-elf-house/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/0c74d2ac-a5b6-36d3-b5ed-6c794c98883f When Charlotte leaves her new mushroom incense burner in the back yard, it's discovered by someone unexpected... who finds an entirely new way to use the little mushroom! If you'd like to try building a fairy house yourself, you can find some inspiration here: https://childhoodbynature.com/fashion-a-fairy-house/ And here's my all-time favorite recipe for homemade playdough, a.k.a. "forest putty": https://tinkergarten.com/activities/forest-putty

Thanks to Charlotte Thistle and her daughter Ella for sending this wonderful story to share with us!

Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay 

]]> When Charlotte leaves her new mushroom incense burner in the back yard, it's discovered by someone unexpected... who finds an entirely new way to use the little mushroom!

If you'd like to try building a fairy house yourself, you can find some inspiration here: https://childhoodbynature.com/fashion-a-fairy-house/

And here's my all-time favorite recipe for homemade playdough, a.k.a. "forest putty": https://tinkergarten.com/activities/forest-putty

Thanks to Charlotte Thistle and her daughter Ella for sending this wonderful story to share with us!

Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 983 101 full BONUS EPISODE: Interview with William Sterr, "Grandpa Bill" BONUS EPISODE: Interview with William Sterr, "Grandpa Bill" https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/bonus-episode-interview-with-william-sterr-grandpa-bill/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/bonus-episode-interview-with-william-sterr-grandpa-bill/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/f33591a3-f13e-3401-999a-da9032a7403d William Sterr, author of the "My Mom, Detective!" series, discusses his writing process and what to expect next from the adventures of Armando, Desmond, and their parents. 

]]> William Sterr, author of the "My Mom, Detective!" series, discusses his writing process and what to expect next from the adventures of Armando, Desmond, and their parents. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 237 98 full My Mom, Detective: Desmond and the Moles, Part 3 My Mom, Detective: Desmond and the Moles, Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-desmond-and-the-moles-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-desmond-and-the-moles-part-3/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:44:01 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/f3087f33-5d78-3347-b9b9-52cad7559138 In the thrilling conclusion to Desmond and the Moles, Armando and Mom return to the blueberry farm to uncover the mystery of Desmond's strange behavior. All will be revealed! Check back here later this week for a special BONUS episode, an interview with William Sterr - the author of the My Mom, Detective! series and the real-life Grandpa Bill!

]]> In the thrilling conclusion to Desmond and the Moles, Armando and Mom return to the blueberry farm to uncover the mystery of Desmond's strange behavior. All will be revealed!

Check back here later this week for a special BONUS episode, an interview with William Sterr - the author of the My Mom, Detective! series and the real-life Grandpa Bill!

]]> elderberrytales false No 912 100 full My Mom, Detective: Desmond and the Moles, Part 2 My Mom, Detective: Desmond and the Moles, Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-desmond-and-the-moles-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-desmond-and-the-moles-part-2/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/383f0ce0-e507-3c7f-a3a0-7b832e19875c After Armando and Desmond make it home from the blueberry farm, Armando finds his sleep troubled by disturbing dreams. And Desmond just isn't his normal self. What could be happening with these two brothers?  Come back next week for Part 3, where all will be revealed! Story by William Sterr

]]> After Armando and Desmond make it home from the blueberry farm, Armando finds his sleep troubled by disturbing dreams. And Desmond just isn't his normal self. What could be happening with these two brothers? 

Come back next week for Part 3, where all will be revealed!

Story by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 499 99 full My Mom, Detective: Desmond and the Moles, Part 1 My Mom, Detective: Desmond and the Moles, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-desmond-and-the-moles-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-desmond-and-the-moles-part-1/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/7e164902-3b46-3c40-a9b2-d30d5534eada Left alone at a blueberry farm, Armando and Desmond decide to play in the "forbidden" section of the field - and uncover a mystery! This is part 1 of a three-part series. Check back next week for part 2! Story by William "Grandpa Bill" Sterr Picture from Pixabay

]]> Left alone at a blueberry farm, Armando and Desmond decide to play in the "forbidden" section of the field - and uncover a mystery!

This is part 1 of a three-part series. Check back next week for part 2!

Story by William "Grandpa Bill" Sterr
Picture from Pixabay

]]> elderberrytales false No 1064 97 full The Twelve Months The Twelve Months https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-twelve-months/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-twelve-months/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/c14ee62f-c2f3-3e10-a884-7c69b41181ed Marushka is often treated unfairly by her step-sister and step-mother. But things take a turn when her step-sister starts making impossible requests - like a bouquet of violets in January?! How could Marushka possibly fulfill Holena's demands? This Czech fairytale is sourced from The Shoemaker’s Apron: A Second Book of Czechoslovak Folk Tales by Parker Fillmore, though the story can be traced back at least as far as the 14th century writer mistr Klaret/Bartoloměj z Chlumce.

]]> Marushka is often treated unfairly by her step-sister and step-mother. But things take a turn when her step-sister starts making impossible requests - like a bouquet of violets in January?! How could Marushka possibly fulfill Holena's demands?

This Czech fairytale is sourced from The Shoemaker’s Apron: A Second Book of Czechoslovak Folk Tales by Parker Fillmore, though the story can be traced back at least as far as the 14th century writer mistr Klaret/Bartoloměj z Chlumce.

]]> elderberrytales false No 1594 95 full Christmas Rerun: The Bird's Christmas Christmas Rerun: The Bird's Christmas https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/christmas-rerun-the-birds-christmas/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/christmas-rerun-the-birds-christmas/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/6d540d3f-8c6c-357d-8e1a-c8233ce8aa9c Please enjoy this episode from last year while I rest & rejoice over the holidays! Elderberry Tales will be back with a nice, long, brand-new episode January 4th.

 

]]> Please enjoy this episode from last year while I rest & rejoice over the holidays!
Elderberry Tales will be back with a nice, long, brand-new episode January 4th.

 

]]> elderberrytales false No 935 96 full The Snow Queen, Part2 The Snow Queen, Part2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-snow-queen-part2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-snow-queen-part2/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/0c552899-6122-3742-abf3-fda8062c65df The classic Hans Christian Andersen story of an evil glass, a malevolent queen, and a young girl's quest to save her best friend.  Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Humming-Birdie (pixabay.com)

]]> The classic Hans Christian Andersen story of an evil glass, a malevolent queen, and a young girl's quest to save her best friend. 

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Humming-Birdie (pixabay.com)

]]> elderberrytales false No 715 94 full The Snow Queen, Part 1 The Snow Queen, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-snow-queen-part-1-1606799810/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-snow-queen-part-1-1606799810/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/df97bb5d-cabf-30e4-b085-18ef4f844b86 The classic Hans Christian Andersen story of an evil glass, a malevolent queen, and a young girl's quest to save her best friend.  Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Humming-Birdie (pixabay.com)

]]> The classic Hans Christian Andersen story of an evil glass, a malevolent queen, and a young girl's quest to save her best friend. 

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Humming-Birdie (pixabay.com)

]]> elderberrytales false No 694 93 full The Young Hunter and the Old Woman The Young Hunter and the Old Woman https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-young-hunter-and-the-old-woman/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-young-hunter-and-the-old-woman/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/9c094210-8131-39e1-a91c-20ac9cb86fd8 A chance encounter with an old woman reveals secrets about a young man's family history, how to hunt reindeer, and even how to be a better listener.  This Sami tale from the Arctic Circle was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission.

]]> A chance encounter with an old woman reveals secrets about a young man's family history, how to hunt reindeer, and even how to be a better listener. 

This Sami tale from the Arctic Circle was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission.

]]> elderberrytales false No 536 92 full The Long Winter The Long Winter https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-long-winter/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-long-winter/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:39:08 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/c2a834e5-1e3c-3ae0-b877-c4b799063458 After winter lasts for three long, dark years, the animals gather in council to determine what should be done to end the season and bring heat back to the earth. Originally published by Robert Bell as "Legends of the Slavey Indians" in the Journal of American Folklore in 1901, this version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission. 

]]> After winter lasts for three long, dark years, the animals gather in council to determine what should be done to end the season and bring heat back to the earth.

Originally published by Robert Bell as "Legends of the Slavey Indians" in the Journal of American Folklore in 1901, this version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 745 91 full Nugget the Nomad: Adventures of a Yoga Dog Nugget the Nomad: Adventures of a Yoga Dog https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/nugget-the-nomad-adventures-of-a-yoga-dog/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/nugget-the-nomad-adventures-of-a-yoga-dog/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:48:04 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/7556e43c-b7f3-3625-b181-23dd34521834 Nugget loves going to yoga class and hanging out with his Human Mama. But one day he gets into a kerfuffle with one of his doggie brothers and gets into a bad and sad and scary situation. Find joy with Nugget in this endearing romp as he explores life away from his family and eventually returns to his home sweet home and yoga class with his Human Mama. “Nugget was happy! Human Mama was happy. And everyone he met was happy, too.” Joy works when... you go with the flow.

Author: Janet Lawless Christ Illustrator: Ryan Hernandez Published by JoyWorks Publishing

https://joyworksnetworks.com/collections/nugget-collection/products/nugget-the-nomad-adventures-of-a-yoga-dog

]]> Nugget loves going to yoga class and hanging out with his Human Mama. But one day he gets into a kerfuffle with one of his doggie brothers and gets into a bad and sad and scary situation. Find joy with Nugget in this endearing romp as he explores life away from his family and eventually returns to his home sweet home and yoga class with his Human Mama. “Nugget was happy! Human Mama was happy. And everyone he met was happy, too.” Joy works when... you go with the flow.

Author: Janet Lawless Christ
Illustrator: Ryan Hernandez
Published by JoyWorks Publishing

https://joyworksnetworks.com/collections/nugget-collection/products/nugget-the-nomad-adventures-of-a-yoga-dog

]]> elderberrytales false No 622 90 full Audun and His Bear Audun and His Bear https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/audun-and-his-bear/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/audun-and-his-bear/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:43:14 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/d5155a47-c7d1-3d33-859f-46099c377b47 Looking for a life of adventure, Audun leaves Iceland to sail to Greenland, Denmark, and Norway. Along the way he captures a magnificent polar bear, a gift worthy of a king. But which king will end up with the bear? This Icelandic tale from the 13th century work Morkinskinna has been adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission.  Image by Peter Fischer from Pixabay 

]]> Looking for a life of adventure, Audun leaves Iceland to sail to Greenland, Denmark, and Norway. Along the way he captures a magnificent polar bear, a gift worthy of a king. But which king will end up with the bear?

This Icelandic tale from the 13th century work Morkinskinna has been adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission. 

Image by Peter Fischer from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 946 89 full The Spellbook in the Forbidden Room The Spellbook in the Forbidden Room https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-spellbook-in-the-forbidden-room/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-spellbook-in-the-forbidden-room/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:05:55 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/d99f4cba-c40c-3a22-add8-b8c6efb00ee2 A father wants his three daughters to learn to read, but only one takes interest. Then an evil sorcerer comes to town, and tricks the oldest daughter into marrying him. Who will save her - and how? This Polish folktale was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay 

]]> A father wants his three daughters to learn to read, but only one takes interest. Then an evil sorcerer comes to town, and tricks the oldest daughter into marrying him. Who will save her - and how?

This Polish folktale was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1182 88 full Two Grains of Sand Two Grains of Sand https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/two-grains-of-sand/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/two-grains-of-sand/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2020 03:11:02 -0400 elderberrytales.podbean.com/58e9ac46-6aa8-328c-b429-3ff4963ec857 When two travelers are forced to seek refuge from a sandstorm, they each meet someone unexpected - and it changes their lives forever.  "Two Grains of Sand" is an Iraqi tale published by C G Campbell in "Told in the Marketplace," and retold by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By, used by permission. 

]]> When two travelers are forced to seek refuge from a sandstorm, they each meet someone unexpected - and it changes their lives forever. 

"Two Grains of Sand" is an Iraqi tale published by C G Campbell in "Told in the Marketplace," and retold by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By, used by permission. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 637 87 full The Beekeeper and the White Rabbit The Beekeeper and the White Rabbit https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-beekeeper-and-the-white-rabbit/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-beekeeper-and-the-white-rabbit/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/67317cd8-ae48-399d-81b3-2f38ab50c3a5 A young beekeeper is surprised when a white rabbit with blue eyes comes to live with him. But this rabbit is not what she seems to be... and when a stranger comes looking for her, the beekeeper needs to learn how to protect her.  This Halloween story from Scotland is retold by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By, and is used on Elderberry Tales with permission. 

]]> A young beekeeper is surprised when a white rabbit with blue eyes comes to live with him. But this rabbit is not what she seems to be... and when a stranger comes looking for her, the beekeeper needs to learn how to protect her. 

This Halloween story from Scotland is retold by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By, and is used on Elderberry Tales with permission. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 985 86 full My Mom, Detective: The Birthday Present, Part 3 My Mom, Detective: The Birthday Present, Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-birthday-present-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-birthday-present-part-3/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2020 03:51:12 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/072f9ff3-38b1-348f-ae76-8edadd90af9d In the conclusion of "The Birthday Present," Armando has one more vivid dream - and wakes up on the morning of his birthday. He is finally able to see for himself what Grandpa sent from Mexico! Story by William Sterr Image by Gwendal Uguen

]]> In the conclusion of "The Birthday Present," Armando has one more vivid dream - and wakes up on the morning of his birthday. He is finally able to see for himself what Grandpa sent from Mexico!

Story by William Sterr
Image by Gwendal Uguen

]]> elderberrytales false No 1009 85 full My Mom, Detective: The Birthday Present, Part 2 My Mom, Detective: The Birthday Present, Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-birthday-present-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-birthday-present-part-2/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:08:44 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/882f06b2-29fa-32c7-9028-ff9338e3ece7 Armando's unusual dreams take him deep into the jungle, up a pyramid, and to a surprising meeting with an old friend.

This is part 2 of a 3 part story! Check back next week for part 2.

Story by William Sterr Image by Gwendal Uguen

]]> Armando's unusual dreams take him deep into the jungle, up a pyramid, and to a surprising meeting with an old friend.

This is part 2 of a 3 part story! Check back next week for part 2.

Story by William Sterr
Image by Gwendal Uguen

]]> elderberrytales false No 692 84 full My Mom, Detective: The Birthday Present, Part 1 My Mom, Detective: The Birthday Present, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-birthday-present-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-birthday-present-part-1/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:39:56 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/ee6a8565-3c03-38b1-9464-3d4745d159c5 Grandpa Bill sends Armando a mysterious package for his 8th birthday - what secrets does the package hold? And what is it's power over Armando's dreams? This is part 1 of a 3 part story! Check back next week for part 2.

Image by Gwendal Uguen

]]> Grandpa Bill sends Armando a mysterious package for his 8th birthday - what secrets does the package hold? And what is it's power over Armando's dreams?

This is part 1 of a 3 part story! Check back next week for part 2.

Image by Gwendal Uguen

]]> elderberrytales false No 1041 83 full The Bear Feast Story The Bear Feast Story https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-bear-feast-story/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-bear-feast-story/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:22:06 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/cd808af0-bfa6-335f-b293-38bdbfaf5722 Once upon a time in Alaska, there lived an old man who had lost his family and friends. He headed into the woods to give himself to the bears, only to find unexpected comfort.  This is based on a Tlingit tale, told to John R. Swanson in 1904. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and used here with permission. 

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay 

]]> Once upon a time in Alaska, there lived an old man who had lost his family and friends. He headed into the woods to give himself to the bears, only to find unexpected comfort. 

This is based on a Tlingit tale, told to John R. Swanson in 1904. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and used here with permission. 

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 687 82 full The Great Fire The Great Fire https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-great-fire/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-great-fire/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/873a7e69-6c16-38e5-b907-433f3a575b03 Long ago in Bolivia, two groups of people fought. Their conflict ended in a great fire that burned up the world. Only one couple escaped to begin a new life after the terrible fire. This story was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By, and is used on Elderberry Tales with permission. 

Image from Pixabay.

]]> Long ago in Bolivia, two groups of people fought. Their conflict ended in a great fire that burned up the world. Only one couple escaped to begin a new life after the terrible fire.

This story was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By, and is used on Elderberry Tales with permission. 


Image from Pixabay.

]]> elderberrytales false No 546 81 full The Apple Dumpling The Apple Dumpling https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-apple-dumpling/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-apple-dumpling/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/6ca579a5-ea30-3463-aa75-9eb252c9a771 An old woman has a tree full of plums, but longs for apples. Is there a way for her to trade a basket full of plums for a basket full of apples? Find out in The Apple Dumpling Story. "The Apple Dumpling" is from The Story Teller, by Maud Lindsay, published by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1915. Adapted by Elaine Lindy, ©2001, and published on the website Stories To Grow By. 

Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay 

]]> An old woman has a tree full of plums, but longs for apples. Is there a way for her to trade a basket full of plums for a basket full of apples? Find out in The Apple Dumpling Story.

"The Apple Dumpling" is from The Story Teller, by Maud Lindsay, published by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1915. Adapted by Elaine Lindy, ©2001, and published on the website Stories To Grow By. 

Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 811 80 full Sapana and the Birds of Prey Sapana and the Birds of Prey https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/sapana-and-the-birds-of-prey/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/sapana-and-the-birds-of-prey/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:38:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/dcdbfca9-8811-3cd9-a972-352025cafb65 Sapana, friend to the birds of prey, is distressed when she finds several of them injured by porcupine quills. When she finds the giant porcupine, she gives chase up a cottonwood tree - and right through the sky. This Arapaho Caddo tale was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission. You can find a wealth of stories for children, selected for their value in developing character, at www.storiestogrowby.org.

Image by Chris Robbins from Pixabay 

]]> Sapana, friend to the birds of prey, is distressed when she finds several of them injured by porcupine quills. When she finds the giant porcupine, she gives chase up a cottonwood tree - and right through the sky.

This Arapaho Caddo tale was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission. You can find a wealth of stories for children, selected for their value in developing character, at www.storiestogrowby.org.

Image by Chris Robbins from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 918 79 full My Mom, Detective! The Boy on the Porch, Part 3 My Mom, Detective! The Boy on the Porch, Part 3 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-boy-on-the-porch-part-3/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-boy-on-the-porch-part-3/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/03f36934-e88c-39d6-b72e-b3a5504a7d76 Here it is, the third part in our series "The Boy on the Porch".  Learning to deal with loss is an important part of our emotional development as humans. During this global pandemic, we are all experiencing loss. Perhaps your family knows someone who has died of covid-19, or someone who has lost a job, had to move or been displaced. We are also all experiencing the loss, or change, in our everyday social interactions. Here is a resource to help you support your child (and yourself) during times of loss and grief: https://childmind.org/ Story by William Sterr

]]> Here it is, the third part in our series "The Boy on the Porch". 

Learning to deal with loss is an important part of our emotional development as humans. During this global pandemic, we are all experiencing loss. Perhaps your family knows someone who has died of covid-19, or someone who has lost a job, had to move or been displaced. We are also all experiencing the loss, or change, in our everyday social interactions.

Here is a resource to help you support your child (and yourself) during times of loss and grief:
https://childmind.org/

Story by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 850 78 full My Mom, Detective! The Boy on the Porch, Part 2 My Mom, Detective! The Boy on the Porch, Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-boy-on-the-porch-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-boy-on-the-porch-part-2/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/af09406c-e2ff-3741-9f65-297f4d7b3cdf If you haven't listened to part one yet, be sure to listen to that here first!

In part 2 of this story by William Sterr, Armando and Kofi deepen their friendship. Kofi teaches Armando how to play his favorite game, chess. 

]]> If you haven't listened to part one yet, be sure to listen to that here first!

In part 2 of this story by William Sterr, Armando and Kofi deepen their friendship. Kofi teaches Armando how to play his favorite game, chess. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1089 77 full My Mom, Detective! The Boy on the Porch, Part 1 My Mom, Detective! The Boy on the Porch, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-boy-on-the-porch-part-one/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/my-mom-detective-the-boy-on-the-porch-part-one/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/5ba1935d-57b1-3d4b-89f2-3478170bf398 Armando finally gets to meet the boy on the porch from The Magic Library. He isn't quite what Armie was expecting, but this is the start of a beautiful friendship ]]> Armando finally gets to meet the boy on the porch from The Magic Library. He isn't quite what Armie was expecting, but this is the start of a beautiful friendship ]]> elderberrytales false No 1234 76 full In Search of the Magic Lake In Search of the Magic Lake https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/in-search-of-the-magic-lake/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/in-search-of-the-magic-lake/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/9443015d-555b-3cb1-bdab-d95f7cf8d761 When her two older brothers fail to return from the quest to find the healing waters of the magic lake at the end of the world, Ampata decides to head out on her own - and makes an important choice along the way.  An Incan folktale, retold by Elaine L. Lindy of Stories to Grow By, used by permission. 

]]> When her two older brothers fail to return from the quest to find the healing waters of the magic lake at the end of the world, Ampata decides to head out on her own - and makes an important choice along the way. 

An Incan folktale, retold by Elaine L. Lindy of Stories to Grow By, used by permission. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 1105 75 full Fur and Feathers Fur and Feathers https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/fur-and-feathers/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/fur-and-feathers/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/354a7455-1a08-39d2-a3ec-8ec1b1ebd263 When Mama Lion steals Mama Ostrich's chicks to raise as her own, Mama Ostrich sets out to find another animal willing to stand up to the fierce lioness. Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from the story, "The Story of the Ostrich Chicks," from the book, The Masai: Their Language and Folklore, by A.C. Hollis (Oxford, 1905) p. 198. Copyright Elaine L. Lindy ©2002.. Used with permission from Stories To Grow By.

 

Image Giacomo Zanni from Pixabay

]]> When Mama Lion steals Mama Ostrich's chicks to raise as her own, Mama Ostrich sets out to find another animal willing to stand up to the fierce lioness.

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from the story, "The Story of the Ostrich Chicks," from the book, The Masai: Their Language and Folklore, by A.C. Hollis (Oxford, 1905) p. 198. Copyright Elaine L. Lindy ©2002.. Used with permission from Stories To Grow By.

 

Image Giacomo Zanni from Pixabay

]]> elderberrytales false No 528 74 full A Surprise in the Oven A Surprise in the Oven https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/a-surprise-in-the-oven/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/a-surprise-in-the-oven/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2020 23:21:29 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/cb4f92e9-e3e1-30bd-b85d-475ee3bba426 When Tante Adela discovers a skunk in her oven, it will take the entire village to figure out how to - very carefully - remove it.  This French Canadian tale was adapted by Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission. Visit Stories to Grow By for more tales that entertain and build character. 

]]> When Tante Adela discovers a skunk in her oven, it will take the entire village to figure out how to - very carefully - remove it. 

This French Canadian tale was adapted by Stories to Grow By, and is used here with permission. Visit Stories to Grow By for more tales that entertain and build character. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 810 73 full The Frog and the Condor The Frog and the Condor https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-frog-and-the-condor/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-frog-and-the-condor/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:54:56 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/7f1d422d-75d7-3e10-8612-96086dc54413 High in the Andes mountains of Peru lives a frog that is not like the other frogs. When she discovers a girl held prisoner by a condor, her compassion compells her to take a big risk and help the girl. Will they both be able to escape? How will this chance encounter transform their lives? This traditional tale is adapted by Elaine L. Lindy and is part of the Stories to Grow By collection, used here with permission. Visit the Stories to Grow By website for a wealth of stories that entertain and inspire, and encourage character growth for children. 

]]> High in the Andes mountains of Peru lives a frog that is not like the other frogs. When she discovers a girl held prisoner by a condor, her compassion compells her to take a big risk and help the girl. Will they both be able to escape? How will this chance encounter transform their lives?

This traditional tale is adapted by Elaine L. Lindy and is part of the Stories to Grow By collection, used here with permission. Visit the Stories to Grow By website for a wealth of stories that entertain and inspire, and encourage character growth for children. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 642 72 full The Four Friends The Four Friends https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-four-friends-1593370027/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-four-friends-1593370027/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/7ca623b8-5ac1-5790-b401-8fc9e23bb7b7 When Deer goes missing, her friends Turtle, Rat, and Crow work together to find her and help her escape.  This classic story has it's origins in the Panchatantra, and has been adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from Rev. W. Knatchbull's 1818 work "Fables of Bidpai". Published on the website Stories to Grow By, it is used here with permission. 

]]> When Deer goes missing, her friends Turtle, Rat, and Crow work together to find her and help her escape. 

This classic story has it's origins in the Panchatantra, and has been adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from Rev. W. Knatchbull's 1818 work "Fables of Bidpai". Published on the website Stories to Grow By, it is used here with permission. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 681 70 full The Mermaid, a Ring, and a Wish for Love The Mermaid, a Ring, and a Wish for Love https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-mermaid-a-ring-and-a-wish-for-love/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-mermaid-a-ring-and-a-wish-for-love/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/6df292ce-1847-52f0-8774-cebce0303808 Rejected by his first love, a young man moves to a deserted island. When he catches a mermaid, she offers him a magic ring that will give him a second chance at love - but will he take it?

This story is part of the Stories to Grow By collection, and is used with permission here on Elderberry Tales. 

]]> Rejected by his first love, a young man moves to a deserted island. When he catches a mermaid, she offers him a magic ring that will give him a second chance at love - but will he take it?

This story is part of the Stories to Grow By collection, and is used with permission here on Elderberry Tales. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 993 71 full The Ram, the Pig, and the Big Bad Wolf The Ram, the Pig, and the Big Bad Wolf https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-ram-the-pig-and-the-big-bad-wolf/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-ram-the-pig-and-the-big-bad-wolf/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/98c2b0c1-26a7-50f3-8b6c-1e183f17ec6f A group of animals want to build a house for themselves in the middle of the forest, but what will happen when the Big Bad Wolf arrives for a visit? This story is produced in collaboration with Stories to Grow By, a collection of fables and folktales from around the world, carefully selected and adapted to inspire character growth in children. 

]]> A group of animals want to build a house for themselves in the middle of the forest, but what will happen when the Big Bad Wolf arrives for a visit?

This story is produced in collaboration with Stories to Grow By, a collection of fables and folktales from around the world, carefully selected and adapted to inspire character growth in children. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 782 69 full The Doves and the Hunter The Doves and the Hunter https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-doves-and-the-hunter/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-doves-and-the-hunter/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/893dafb5-dbcd-5dac-abe3-cd7a1ab45a9b When a flock of doves is captured in a hunter's net, they need to work together to escape.  This classic story is adapted from the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables attributed to Vishnusharma.

This story is produced in collaboration with Stories To Grow By, an award-winning collection of stories from around the world, carefully selected and adapted to build character in children. 

Image by Gerhard Gellinger from Pixabay 

]]> When a flock of doves is captured in a hunter's net, they need to work together to escape. 

This classic story is adapted from the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables attributed to Vishnusharma.

This story is produced in collaboration with Stories To Grow By, an award-winning collection of stories from around the world, carefully selected and adapted to build character in children. 

Image by Gerhard Gellinger from Pixabay 

]]> elderberrytales false No 528 68 full Something Happened in Our Town Something Happened in Our Town https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/something-happened-in-our-town/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/something-happened-in-our-town/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/546c6bc5-5d42-5cc8-9464-699c8f4b6b94 Emma and Josh heard that something happened in their town. A Black man was shot by the police.

"Why did the police shoot that man?"

"Can police go to jail?"

Something Happened in Our Town follows two families — one White, one Black — as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events, and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives.

Written by Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP, Marietta Collins, PhD, and Ann Hazzard, PhD, ABPP

Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin   Thank you to the American Psychological Association, and Magination Press, for permission to share this story with you on Elderberry Tales.  I highly recommend purchasing a copy of this book; partly for the illustrations, partly so you can return to it again as needed, and partly so you can share it with a friend. You can purchase your own copy through Magination Press here: https://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/441B228

 

]]> Emma and Josh heard that something happened in their town. A Black man was shot by the police.

"Why did the police shoot that man?"

"Can police go to jail?"

Something Happened in Our Town follows two families — one White, one Black — as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events, and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives.

Written by Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP, Marietta Collins, PhD, and Ann Hazzard, PhD, ABPP

Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin   Thank you to the American Psychological Association, and Magination Press, for permission to share this story with you on Elderberry Tales. 
I highly recommend purchasing a copy of this book; partly for the illustrations, partly so you can return to it again as needed, and partly so you can share it with a friend. You can purchase your own copy through Magination Press here:
https://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/441B228

 

]]> elderberrytales false No 859 67 full Refiloe and the Washed Chickens Refiloe and the Washed Chickens https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/refiloe-and-the-washed-chickens/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/refiloe-and-the-washed-chickens/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/acf3307b-29ca-518b-a687-2c93505276f1 Refiloe's sister is getting married. Refiloe's chickens are very dirty and she decides to wash them for the wedding. The chickens do not like being washed. Refiloe cannot find her chickens when it is time for the wedding, and everyone is in for a big surprise! This story: Refiloe and the Washed Chickens is written by Marion Drew. Illustrations by Wiehan de Jager. © African Storybook Initiative, 2014. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. African Storybook Initiative provides open access to picture storybooks in the languages of Africa, for children’s literacy, enjoyment and imagination.

]]> Refiloe's sister is getting married. Refiloe's chickens are very dirty and she decides to wash them for the wedding. The chickens do not like being washed. Refiloe cannot find her chickens when it is time for the wedding, and everyone is in for a big surprise!

This story: Refiloe and the Washed Chickens is written by Marion Drew. Illustrations by Wiehan de Jager. © African Storybook Initiative, 2014. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

African Storybook Initiative provides open access to picture storybooks in the languages of Africa, for children’s literacy, enjoyment and imagination.

]]> elderberrytales false No 744 66 full The Magic Library Part 2 The Magic Library Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-magic-library-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-magic-library-part-2/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/14fc0144-45c6-5811-8c08-6f53b55c8902 If you haven't yet, please listen to "The Magic Library Part 1" before listening to this episode! When we left Armie, he was having a nightmare about a chimera! In this second half, we learn what Armie's dream means, and the family returns to the magic library to fulfill their half of the bargain.  Written and Illustrated by William Sterr Featuring Armando Coello and Desmond Coello as themselves If you're enjoying Elderberry Tales, the best way you can support us is to share your favorite episodes on social media! Help us find new listeners :)

]]> If you haven't yet, please listen to "The Magic Library Part 1" before listening to this episode!

When we left Armie, he was having a nightmare about a chimera! In this second half, we learn what Armie's dream means, and the family returns to the magic library to fulfill their half of the bargain. 

Written and Illustrated by William Sterr
Featuring Armando Coello and Desmond Coello as themselves

If you're enjoying Elderberry Tales, the best way you can support us is to share your favorite episodes on social media! Help us find new listeners :)

]]> elderberrytales false No 996 65 full The Magic Library Part 1 The Magic Library Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-magic-library-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-magic-library-part-1/#comments Mon, 25 May 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/6c9633bd-d8af-52a1-8a32-2a5418900d97 The latest and greatest installment in the "My Mom, Detective!" series! When Armando and his mother find a little library in their neighborhood, Armando is delighted to bring home "Wonders of the World." However, strange and unsettling events start to concern him. Could it be connected to the library and the book? Written and Illustrated by William Sterr

]]> The latest and greatest installment in the "My Mom, Detective!" series!

When Armando and his mother find a little library in their neighborhood, Armando is delighted to bring home "Wonders of the World." However, strange and unsettling events start to concern him. Could it be connected to the library and the book?

Written and Illustrated by William Sterr

]]> elderberrytales false No 1106 64 full Tom Thumb Tom Thumb https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/tom-thumb-1589770985/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/tom-thumb-1589770985/#comments Mon, 18 May 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/fb50c59e-937d-5205-94f3-835097b328ee In this classic English Fairy Tale, a couple wishes for a child, even if he is only as big as thumb - and that is exactly what they get. It isn't easy being small in a big person's world! Listen to how Tom gets into - and out of - trouble. This version of the classic tale appeared in the Beacon Second Reader, by James H. Fassett, published in 1914 and available here through Project Gutenberg. 

]]> In this classic English Fairy Tale, a couple wishes for a child, even if he is only as big as thumb - and that is exactly what they get. It isn't easy being small in a big person's world! Listen to how Tom gets into - and out of - trouble.

This version of the classic tale appeared in the Beacon Second Reader, by James H. Fassett, published in 1914 and available here through Project Gutenberg. 


]]> elderberrytales false No 572 63 full Making the Best of It Making the Best of It https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/making-the-best-of-it-1589060178/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/making-the-best-of-it-1589060178/#comments Mon, 11 May 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/b6b2d646-7ecc-5283-81d6-6920f3582c48 When a cold dreary day with no food brings the roosters, hens and geese down into "the dumps," one rooster manages to lift their spirits and make the best of things. Followed by a discussion about how we can lift our mood when we face challenges and disappointments.  Story by Frances M. Fox Illustrator unknown Published as part of "The Child's World Third Reader", edited by Hetty Browne, Sarah Withers, W.K. Tate and available here. Originally appeared in The Outlook.

]]> When a cold dreary day with no food brings the roosters, hens and geese down into "the dumps," one rooster manages to lift their spirits and make the best of things. Followed by a discussion about how we can lift our mood when we face challenges and disappointments. 

Story by Frances M. Fox
Illustrator unknown
Published as part of "The Child's World Third Reader", edited by Hetty Browne, Sarah Withers, W.K. Tate and available here.
Originally appeared in The Outlook.

]]> elderberrytales false No 609 62 full The Emperor and the Peasant The Emperor and the Peasant https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-emperor-and-the-peasant/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-emperor-and-the-peasant/#comments Mon, 04 May 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/a152691c-4a1f-5998-9a4f-751a5bcb632e Long, long, ago an Emperor grows up so spoiled that no one is willing to do anything that might upset him, or make him think he is wrong in any way. It takes an honest peasant to make him aware of how he is being deceived.  Written by Anna von Rydingsvard From the Wide Awake Third Reader, 1908.  Available through Project Gutenberg

]]> Long, long, ago an Emperor grows up so spoiled that no one is willing to do anything that might upset him, or make him think he is wrong in any way. It takes an honest peasant to make him aware of how he is being deceived. 

Written by Anna von Rydingsvard
From the Wide Awake Third Reader, 1908. 
Available through Project Gutenberg

]]> elderberrytales false No 814 61 full The Ant's Monday Dinner The Ant's Monday Dinner https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-ants-monday-dinner/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-ants-monday-dinner/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/5033cf86-3371-5910-a67b-bc4191100b62 In today's story, we observe a single ant over the course of several minutes as she does what ants do: wander, find dinner, carry it back to the nest, and share it with her friends.  We also take a moment to reflect on how we can interact with nature while we #stayathome, wherever we may be. Story by Helen Jackson Hunt From the Wide Awake Third Reader, 1908.  Available online through Project Gutenberg

Photo by Michael Willinger from Pexels

]]> In today's story, we observe a single ant over the course of several minutes as she does what ants do: wander, find dinner, carry it back to the nest, and share it with her friends. 
We also take a moment to reflect on how we can interact with nature while we #stayathome, wherever we may be.

Story by Helen Jackson Hunt
From the Wide Awake Third Reader, 1908. 
Available online through Project Gutenberg

Photo by Michael Willinger from Pexels

]]> elderberrytales false No 831 60 full The Missing Salmon, Part 2 The Missing Salmon, Part 2 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-missing-salmon-part-2/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-missing-salmon-part-2/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:08:23 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/84bda44f-2554-5da7-9d0b-3e268648b24a Make sure you listen to "The Missing Salmon, Part 1" before you enjoy this episode! When we last visited our heroes, Armie & Desi, and their Detective Mom, they were convinced Desi had seen Bigfoot in the woods near the Issaquah Creek. In this week's episode, they head back to the creek with their old friend Mr. Suquardle to get to the bottom of the case of the missing salmon... Written by William Sterr Image by chanwity of Pixabay

]]> Make sure you listen to "The Missing Salmon, Part 1" before you enjoy this episode!

When we last visited our heroes, Armie & Desi, and their Detective Mom, they were convinced Desi had seen Bigfoot in the woods near the Issaquah Creek. In this week's episode, they head back to the creek with their old friend Mr. Suquardle to get to the bottom of the case of the missing salmon...

Written by William Sterr
Image by chanwity of Pixabay

]]> elderberrytales false No 1179 59 full The Missing Salmon, Part 1 The Missing Salmon, Part 1 https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-mission-salmon-part-1/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/the-mission-salmon-part-1/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:42:53 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/e1d22719-6bec-5d9f-acbf-064be5e012a3 In this latest installment of the "My Mom, Detective!" series, Armando and his friends track Desmond into the woods near the Issaquah Creek. Desmond claims to have seen Bigfoot - could it be true? Warning: This episode ends on a cliffhanger! Tune in next week for part 2!

Written by William Sterr Featuring Armando and Desmond Coello as themselves

]]> In this latest installment of the "My Mom, Detective!" series, Armando and his friends track Desmond into the woods near the Issaquah Creek. Desmond claims to have seen Bigfoot - could it be true?

Warning: This episode ends on a cliffhanger! Tune in next week for part 2!

Written by William Sterr
Featuring Armando and Desmond Coello as themselves

]]> elderberrytales false No 929 58 full Lion on the Loose Lion on the Loose https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/lion-on-the-loose/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/lion-on-the-loose/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2020 03:35:15 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/b648c1aa-029e-5f55-b4b7-5f14d0719749 Do rainy days make you feel that the world is full of possibilities? The lion in the story certainly believes so! Listen this story to meet him as he takes a rainy day holiday from the zoo and have as much fun as the children in the story. After all, the author maintains that this story is ‘almost true’!

Written by Paro Anand Illustration by Avishek Sen Here's my favorite pakoda recipe, if you'd like to make some at home: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/vegetable-pakora/ Thanks to StoryWeaver, a division of Pratham Books, for making this story available on a Creative Commons License. 

]]> Do rainy days make you feel that the world is full of possibilities? The lion in the story certainly believes so! Listen this story to meet him as he takes a rainy day holiday from the zoo and have as much fun as the children in the story. After all, the author maintains that this story is ‘almost true’!

Written by Paro Anand
Illustration by Avishek Sen

Here's my favorite pakoda recipe, if you'd like to make some at home:
http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/vegetable-pakora/

Thanks to StoryWeaver, a division of Pratham Books, for making this story available on a Creative Commons License. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 867 57 full Three For Free - A Folktale from Taiwan Three For Free - A Folktale from Taiwan https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/three-for-free-a-folktale-from-taiwan/ https://www.elderberrytales.com/e/three-for-free-a-folktale-from-taiwan/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0300 elderberrytales.podbean.com/62e123f5-5d67-5554-ab33-52b3b0361871 Once upon a time, in a little village by a mountain, an old man came to sell his dumplings. He sold one for one cent, two for two cents and three for free! As the villagers started gobbling up the dumplings three at a time, strange things started happening around them. Listen to this tantalizing tale from Taiwan to see what happened in this village by the Ban Pin Shan Mountain! Written by Greystroke Illustration by P. G. Dinesh Originally published by StoryWeaver, a division of Pratham Books, with a Creative Commons 4.0 license. 

]]> Once upon a time, in a little village by a mountain, an old man came to sell his dumplings. He sold one for one cent, two for two cents and three for free! As the villagers started gobbling up the dumplings three at a time, strange things started happening around them. Listen to this tantalizing tale from Taiwan to see what happened in this village by the Ban Pin Shan Mountain!

Written by Greystroke
Illustration by P. G. Dinesh

Originally published by StoryWeaver, a division of Pratham Books, with a Creative Commons 4.0 license. 

]]> elderberrytales false No 825 56 full