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Timeless Stories for Children

Robin Kermode

Robin Kermode reads his favourite children's stories. All the stories are about kindness and forgiveness in some form. Robin Kermode, is an actor, best selling author, leading Communication Coach, popular keynote speaker, body language expert, media commentator, and the author of SPEAK SO YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LISTEN. His podcast, THE ART OF COMMUNICATION, has over 20,000 listeners. For more information visit: www.robinkermode.com

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  • 9 episodes
  • Updated Jun 22, 2022

Episodes9

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  • Jun 22, 2022 · 21 min

    The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde

    Robin Kermode reads this beautiful short story for children and adults by Oscar Wilde. It is the story of the Happy Prince. When he was alive he lived in the Palace of Sans Souci and did not know about human suffering. But now he has died, his statue is placed on a column, high above the city, where he can see the suffering of the poor. He develops a deep friendship with a little swallow, who flies around the city doing good deeds for the Happy Prince. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' which, in addition to its title story, also includes 'The Star Child', 'The Devoted Friend' and 'The Selfish Giant'.

  • May 17, 2021 · 25 min

    The Devoted Friend - by Oscar Wilde

    Robin Kermode reads this wonderful short story for children and adults by Oscar Wilde. The story is about Little Hans and his best friend Big Hugh, the miller, The story is told by a linnet to a water-rat following a conversation about what it means to be a devoted friend. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Star Child" and "The Selfish Giant".

  • Nov 19, 2020 · 33 min

    The Star Child - by Oscar Wilde

    Robin Kermode reads this wonderful short story for children and adults by Oscar Wilde. A beautiful child is found in the forest and brought up by a shepherd. He grows into a cruel and selfish boy. When he rejects his true mother, his beauty vanishes and he becomes as ugly as a toad. It is a story that underlines the pitfalls of pride and vanity and the redeeming qualities of humility and love. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Devoted Friend" and "The Selfish Giant".

  • Oct 19, 2020 · 18 min

    The Brave Little Tailor - by The Brothers Grimm

    Robin Kermode reads this classic story is about a humble tailor who tricks several giants and a ruthless king into believing he has incredible feats of strength and bravery. He doesn't, of course, but because they believe him, he eventually wins the King's daughter.

  • Sep 29, 2020 · 20 min

    The Ugly Duckling - by Hans Christian Anderson

    Robin Kermode read this classic story by Hans Christian Anderson is about how we can be friends with people who are different from us and shows how we can all grow into graceful Swans!

  • Sep 24, 2020 · 16 min

    The Crab that played with the Sea - by Rudyard Kipling

    Robin Kermode reads The Crab that played with the Sea - by Rudyard Kipling, from the Just So Stories. This is the tale of Pau Amma, the King Crab of all Crabs, who played with the Sea and caused the earth to have two tides a day.

  • Sep 12, 2020 · 9 min

    The Selfish Giant - by Oscar Wilde

    Robin Kermode reads the best Oscar Wilde short story for children and adults. This is a timeless and magical story of forgiveness and redemption. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Star Child" and "The Devoted Friend".