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Dragonfly Tales

Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Dragonfly Tales

A story podcast for children of all ages. Join professional storyteller Emily Hanna-Grazebrook for stories from all around the world. Tell us your own tales and share your art. Let your imagination run wild!

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  • Oct 24, 2025 · 21 min

    Lost Stories - Stone Face

    Hello lovely listeners! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'. This episode, Our story is a tale from the Mapuche people of Chile, a country in South America. There are many ancient stone masks that come from the Mapuche people, but unfortunately not much is known about them.That is why their folk tales are so precious! This story is a bit scary, but it's sooo good! If you'd like to learn more about the Mapuche you can do this HERE Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and songs by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and extra music by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Oct 17, 2025 · 16 min

    Episode 3 - Goldilocks & the Three Bears

    Hey lovely listeners! This episode as a classic tale that I'm sure you've heard many times. But THIS version is all our own, and guess what? It's rhymes! Thanks to Cian, one of our Patrons, for recommending it. You can recommend stories too if you join us over on Patreon. We are also preparing for our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL featuring LEO and we need to hear from YOU! Send us your spooky jokes to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and you might feature on our Halloween episode! Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and songs by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and extra music by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Oct 9, 2025 · 28 min

    Lost Stories - Odysseus & the Cyclops

    Hello lovely listeners! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'. This episode, our tale is THOUSANDS of years old. It’s a very long epic and we only had time to tell a part of it. If you liked the story and want to follow Odysseus on the rest of his journey, we’d recommend this version by Daniel Morden and Hugh Lupton – two amazing storytellers - The Adventures of Odysseus. Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and songs by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and extra music by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Oct 3, 2025 · 16 min

    Episode 2 - Kumaku & the Giants

    Hello story lovers! This episode we head to the beautiful island of Rotuma in the South Pacific ocean, to hear a tale a bit like Little Red Riding Hood - but this little girl Kumaku knows how to handle herself! We are also preparing for our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL featuring LEO and we need to hear from YOU! Send us your spooky jokes to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and you might feature on our Halloween episode! Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and songs by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and extra music by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Sep 27, 2025 · 18 min

    Lost Stories - Mayita & the Crocodile

    Hello lovely listeners! While you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'. This episode we venture to Zimbabwe to hear a story from a clan of the Shona tribe - the Karanga! African storytelling is amazing and our telling would not have been possible without these two awesome books The Lion on the Path and Party Croc! Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and songs by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and extra music by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Sep 19, 2025 · 24 min

    Episode 1 - The Bulu Beast

    Welcome to Season 7 of the podcast! We’ve got lots of brilliant new stories, new guest tellers coming and of course – we have our spooktacular HALLOWEEN SPECIAL soon. Our first story of the season is from the huge continent of Africa. And this particular tale is from a country called Zimbabwe. I came across this story a long time ago in a collection of stories called Children of Wax. And the story itself is thought to originate from the Ndebele tribe, related to the Zulu tribes of Southern Africa. Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and songs by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and extra music by Zapsplat Free Drum samples by Ancient Sounds Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Sep 12, 2025 · 25 min

    Lost Stories - The Baker's Magic Wand

    Hello lovely listeners! We have Season 7 starting next week and we’ll be back with new stories, guest tellers, shout outs and more. But while you’re waiting for the next new story, we’ve decided to look back into the archives at some stories that got a bit lost for a while. Every other week, we will be giving these episodes a spot light and calling them 'the lost stories'. And this week, we are travelling to French-speaking Canada for a tale of magic, mayhem and magnificent CAKES! Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and songs by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and extra music by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 29 min

    Episode 26 - Ashpet *Season Finale*

    Hello listeners! Our last story of season 6 is a version of a fairytale that you probably know very well - Cinderella. Did you know there are hundreds of versions of Cinderella? The oldest goes back to ancient china. But this story is a version from the United States – and comes from along the Appalachian mountains. A huge mountain range stretching 2000miles all the way from Canada right down to Alabama. You can find out more about the Appalachians HERE. We'll be back with Season 7 in two weeks time! Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and songs by Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects and extra music by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Aug 15, 2025 · 24 min

    Episode 25 - Why Pigs are Muddy

    Hello story lovers! This episode, we venture into the forests of Eastern India for this fun tale about why pigs are so very dirty! This is a 'pourquoi' story - a fun way our ancestors explained why things are the way they are. But if you want to know the real reason pigs roll around in mud, check out this link https://www.worldanimalprotection.us/latest/blogs/clone-5-reasons-why-pigs-need-mud/ Remember to join us over on Patreon. You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Aug 1, 2025 · 50 min

    Episode 24 - ***Summer Special*** The White Cat

    Happy Summer Holidays, listeners! To celebrate the summer time, we have an extra long episode for you. And it's a fairy tale from France - where we are .on holiday!! You may have heard of the famous french writer Charles Perrault - he made many fairy tales famous (Sleeping Beauty, Beauty & the Beast, Blue Beard, Cinderella) but he wasn't the only one. A lady called Marie-Catherine D'Aulnoy also wrote dow some fabulous French fairy tales - and this is one of Emily's favourites! Remember to join us over on Patreon – Power Pixies could get to be a guest teller on the podcast! You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Jul 19, 2025 · 20 min

    Episode 23 - The Billy Goats Gruff

    Hello listerners! It's the summer holidays and we're excited to be telling a classic on this episode. It's got a bridge, a troll and three goats! We know you love this story so make sure you join in with the telling. Remember to join us over on Patreon – Power Pixies could get to be a guest teller on the podcast! You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Goofy Holler from Sound Library on Youtube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Jul 4, 2025 · 29 min

    Episode 22 - The Chimera Part 2

    Hey story lovers! Join us for the next exciting part of our Greek myth! Will Bellerophon manage to get help from Pegasus? Will they be able to defeat the deadly Chimera? Remember to join us over on Patreon – Power Pixies could get to be a guest teller on the podcast! You also get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Jun 20, 2025 · 25 min

    Episode 21 - The Chimera Pt 1

    Greetings listeners, and Happy Solstice! This episode we are off on an epic Greek quest with our hero Bellerophon. The son of a god, Bellerophon is sent on a perilous task to defeat a terrifying monster. In this first part of the story, we meet some familiar characters and some brand new ones from Greek mythology. Remember to join us over on Patreon – you could get to be a guest teller like Astrid, you get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Jun 6, 2025 · 33 min

    Episode 20 - Kate Crackernuts

    Hello story lovers! This episode's story is from Scotland – it’s a very old tale that can be traced back to the Orkney islands - about a bold lass who goes on a magical adventure. We've also got a riddle for you from Jonathan Swift. We are little airy creatures All of diff'rent voice and features, One of us in glass is set, One of us you'll find in jet, T'other you may see in tin And the fourth a box within, If you should the fifth pursue It can never fly from you. Let us know the answer and you might get a shout out on the show! And send us some riddles of your own! Remember to join us over on Patreon – you could get to be a guest teller like Astrid, you get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Excerpt from Fiddle Dee Dee by Shane Ivers Silverman Sound Studios (Creative Commons License) End Jig Music by BluePanda Music (No Copyright) Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • May 24, 2025 · 26 min

    Episode 19 - The Pincoya Child

    Hello listeners! We hope you're enjoying the merry month of May! It's half term holidays here in the UK and I’m off to tell stories of shipwrecks and pirates at the famous Chatham Historic Dockyard. If you're in the area, come and say hello! This episode's story is also a tale from the sea - and comes all the way from Chile in South America. Off the coast of Chile there is a beautiful island called Chiloe – it is home to lots of rare and endangered animals – including penguins! But old stories tell of another creature that lives beneath the waves – the pincoya. The pincoya are mythicial sea fairies - a bit like mermaids who live in an underwater world. They are generally very wary of humans and some say that when a poor sailor is lost or drowned at sea, the pincoya guide them to a great phantom ship called the Caleuche which sails the sea for all eternity - JEEPERS! Remember to join us over on Patreon – you could get to be a guest teller like Astrid, you get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • May 8, 2025 · 40 min

    Episode 18 - Falling Star Part 2 with Kim Normanton

    Hi Story Lovers! In this episode, we are joined by Kim from Super Great Kids Stories. She shares a briliiant Japanese tale about some magical badgers! If you want to hear more from Kim, be sure to check out her podcast at https://www.supergreatkidsstories.com We also rejoin Falling Star for Part 2 of our epic adventure from the Cheyenne tribe of the Great Plains. Remember to join us over on Patreon – you could get to be a guest teller like Astrid, you get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Apr 25, 2025 · 26 min

    Episode 17 - The Legend of Falling Star Part 1

    Hello listeners! In this story from the Cheyenne Tribe of the Great Plains, our hero Falling Star must face danger to find his people and his place on earth. The Cheyennes were once a warrior tribe, but they have a great tradition of storytelling and living in balance with the land and nature around them. They respect nature so much …. Believe that nature is sacred and that everything has its own spirit. This story has warriors and lots of animals – and some monsters in it.There’s also a place called the ‘in-high’ up in the sky where the star people live and as our stories called ‘Falling Star’ maybe you can guess what might happen… Remember to join us over on Patreon – you could get to be a guest teller like Astrid, you get early access, bonus content, videos and birthday shout outs!! So hop on over and help to support us. We really want to keep the podcast going, but we can’t do it without your help!!! You can follow us and join us on: Patreon Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Mar 28, 2025 · 18 min

    Episode 15 - The One Little Pig

    A brave little pig takes on a ridiculous number of wolves in this Hungarian version of a classic fairytale.