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Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock Mar 16, 2020

MaryAnn Schmitt tells another West African folktale about the spider Anansi.

Mrs. Crocodile and Mrs. Chicken Aug 07, 2018

In this traditional Liberian folktale, Mrs. Chicken has to think fast to outwit a hungry Mrs. Chicken. Dan, Liberia

Old Woman/Jar Of Uums Mar 28, 2018

MaryAnn Schmidt enchants children with Jill Wright's hilarious sequel to the "Little Old Woman and the Willy Nilly Man."

The Legend of the Big Dipper - for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 15, 2018

In a special for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, StoryLand releases the old folktale, The Legend of the Big Dipper. The story about kindness imagines the origin of the constellation, which helped guide escaping slaves north to freedom.

The Little Rooster and the Diamond Button Dec 23, 2017

In this classic Turkish folktale, a little rooster finds a diamond button and has to deal with the greedy Sultan.

One Drop Of Honey Dec 08, 2017

Hear what happens when a king drips one drop of honey on the palace windowsill.

Chipmunk And Bear - Thanksgiving Special Nov 22, 2017

In a special release for Thanksgiving, MaryAnn Schmidt tells the Iroquois legend about how chipmunk got its stripes. Never make fun of anyone.

Stone Soup - Thanksgiving Special Nov 22, 2017

Storyteller, MaryAnn Shmidt, is back with a classic all about sharing.

Fareedah's Carpet Nov 09, 2017

MaryAnn Schmidt tells the Persian folktale, Fareedah's Carpet. The story is part of a collection of Tale Type 480; folk stories of compassion and greed.

Halloween Re-Release "The Ghost With One Black Eye" Oct 31, 2017

In this special release for Halloween, MaryAnn tells the story of a whiny, brave little girl who is not afraid to face "The Ghost With One Black Eye."

Roly Poly Riceball Oct 23, 2017

Children love the adventure of roly poly riceball in this Japanese version of tale type 480.

The Talking Eggs Oct 13, 2017

The Creole version of Tale Type 480, folk stories of compassion and greed.

Anansi And The Six Sons Oct 10, 2017

Each of Anansi's six sons are born with a unique difference. In the end, their differences save the day. Anansi is an African folktale character who often takes the shape of a spider. Ashanti, West Africa.

How Anansi Got All The Stories Oct 10, 2017

Also known as Anansi Does the impossible, this tale explains why there are so many stories about Kawku Anansi. The popular African folktale character often takes the form of a spider. From Ashanti, West Africa

Turtle And Coyote Oct 10, 2017

Children will be "mesmerized" when they hear Turtle and Coyote, a teaching story from the Hopi People in the Southwest Desert. It's also the first story MaryAnn ever learned.

Saving Spring Oct 10, 2017

Saving Spring, a fairy tale from Scandinavia, illustrates that everything has its time. Perseverance and remembering who we are saves the day.

Brave Margaret Oct 10, 2017

MaryAnn takes listeners on an amazing adventure with the traditional Irish folktale, Brave Margaret.

Tatterhood Oct 10, 2017

Tatterhood is a fairytale from Norway that has feminist flavors.

The Ghost With One Black Eye Oct 10, 2017

The Ghost with One Black Eye is traditional cumulative tale first heard at a storytelling swap from Priscilla Howe. This short, funny rendition amuses both adults and children.

The Old Woman and the Willy Nilly Man Oct 10, 2017

Get ready to laugh out loud when you hear MaryAnn tell this story, written by Jill Wright. It is one of the few stories in the collection that is not a folktale.

Giant Without A Heart - Introducing StoryLand Oct 07, 2017

Giant Without a Heart is a Norwegian folktale. It's also MaryAnn Schmidt's most frequently requested story. MaryAnn is a teacher and professional storyteller. She tells her stories live to children listening. Some of the stories are so old, they come from a time before there was even writing. Sit back and listen. But don't forget, the best way to tell a story is to tell it. Life can be a fairytale.

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