Family Folktales

Latest Episodes:

Family Folktales: An Impossible Enchantment Jan 23, 2019

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Yes, there’s a princess in a tower. But with characters like Mutinosa, Placida, and Graziella, don’t expect a story like Rapunzel’s!

Family Folktales: Soria Moria Castle Jan 09, 2019

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A young man goes adventuring, and saves three princesses. When he forgets their careful advice, how will he win their favor back?

Family Folktales: The False Prince and the True Dec 26, 2018

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A young man discovers he is actually the king’s son; what consequences will he face when he promises to marry an old crone?

Family Folktales: The Wonderful Sheep Dec 05, 2018

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A princess whose life is threatened takes shelter with an enormous sheep. Will she get the “happily ever after” that she hopes for?

Family Folktales: Rumpelstilzkin Nov 07, 2018

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Who can help the miller’s daughter spin straw into gold – and at what cost?

Family Folktales: Puddocky Oct 17, 2018

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To help him choose the heir to his crown, a king sends his three sons on three quests. But how helpful can a toad be?

Family Folktales: Paperarello Oct 03, 2018

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The son of a good king and an evil queen marries a fairy and becomes a goose-boy. Where will magic and his wiles take him next?

Family Folktales: Habogi Sep 19, 2018

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A young woman finds herself about to marry an old peasant she’s never seen before. Is there magic at play in this odd match?

Family Folktales: The Dog and the Sparrow Aug 22, 2018

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If you think you’re too small to help someone in need, just listen to how a tiny sparrow helps an abused dog.

Family Folktales: Little Red Riding Hood Aug 01, 2018

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It’s the classic cautionary tale – short but not so sweet.