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A podcast to help you fall asleep. A welcome to your own bed where Richard reads you familiar stories in a comforting voice. New short stories every Wednesday, and continuing longer stories updated on Saturdays.
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The 1844 novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père. One of the most widely read French authors, his works have been translated into many languages. His novels have been adapted since the early twentieth century into nearly 200 films.Set between 1625 and 1628, it recounts the story of a young man named d'Artagnan as he ventures to Paris in an effort to live his dream of adventure and glory.The Fourth chapter brings a more direct introduction between d'Artagnan and some of those he looks up to and admires so fiercely. Yet the young Gascon will not stand down.Join the telling of this classic story which has been made into 7 films over the course of 90 years.
A moralistic story with uncertain origin which warns about how haste makes waste. It has been told by the likes of the Brothers Grimm.For this fully family friendly version of the tale we turn to author Katherine Pyle, an American artist, poet, and children's writer, sister of author and artist Howard Pyle. Pyle told this version in Mother’s Nursery Tales, a collection of stories she published in 1918. Something we will be coming back to again for other classic nursery tales.
Aesop's Fables, or the Aesopica, is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE.While he may have created many of the stories, there are a number that are ascribed to him that originated before his time, or came from outside of Greece, and many have continued to be added on to his legacy long after his death.There are nearly 600 fables under Aesop's name - The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is a story of how the trickery of the wicked can lead to their own end.This version is suitable for all ages and a lovely story to fall asleep to while learning that liars never prosper.
The 1844 novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père. One of the most widely read French authors, his works have been translated into many languages. His novels have been adapted since the early twentieth century into nearly 200 films.Set between 1625 and 1628, it recounts the story of a young man named d'Artagnan as he ventures to Paris in an effort to live his dream of adventure and glory.This third chapter sees young d'Artagnan in his audience with M. de Treville; though things do not go as he expected.Join the telling of this classic story which has been made into 7 films over the course of 90 years.
Margaret Wise Brown is another of the female literary giants. She has been called "the laureate of the nursery" for her achievements.The third book in Brown and Clement Hurd's "classic series" also known as the "Runaway Bunny" series, it is the "companion" to Goodnight Moon was published just two years after that book in December 1949. It is dedicated to Clement Hurd's son Thacher Hurd, who was born shortly before it was published.As the companion to Goodnight Moon, this story seems to be written in the voice of the same bunny child as they compare their world to that of their parents. While best accompanied by the pictures, the soothing simple verse might be what you need to get to sleep.
The 1844 novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père. One of the most widely read French authors, his works have been translated into many languages. His novels have been adapted since the early twentieth century into nearly 200 films.Set between 1625 and 1628, it recounts the story of a young man named d'Artagnan as he ventures to Paris in an effort to live his dream of adventure and glory.This second chapter introduces the legend of M. de Treville, as well as some of his Muskateers, as young d'Artagnan enters their midst for the first time.Join the telling of this classic story which has been made into 7 films over the course of 90 years.
Alan Alexander Milne, better known as Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne, wrote a book of poems intended to be from the viewpoint of a young person, such as Christopher Robin.‘Spring Morning’ was published in 1924. It was featured in that poetry book called When We Were Very Young.This particular story comes from an unnamed child asking the same question again and again, one might imagine it is young Christopher Robin.
The 1844 novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père. One of the most widely read French authors, his works have been translated into many languages. His novels have been adapted since the early twentieth century into nearly 200 films.Set between 1625 and 1628, it recounts the story of a young man named d'Artagnan as he ventures to Paris in an effort to live his dream of adventure and glory.This first chapter tells of his departure from home, the three gifts from his father, and his journey to Paris. Join the telling of this classic story which has been made into 7 films over the course of 90 years.
A European fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. Its origins can be traced back to the 17th century to several European folk tales, including one from Italy called The False Grandmother. The two best known versions were written by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm.For this fully family friendly version of the tale we turn to author Katherine Pyle, an American artist, poet, and children's writer, sister of author and artist Howard Pyle. Pyle told this version in Mother’s Nursery Tales, a collection of stories she published in 1918. Something we will be coming back to again for other classic nursery tales.
The first in our long form series of stories, this reading encompasses the seventh and eighth chapters of Frances Hodgson Burnett's work The Secret Garden. First published in 1911, this book has been read for generations.It is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is seen as a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made, and now it can help you fall asleep thanks to a soothing reading by Richard Huskisson.Chapter Twenty-Seven the final chapter of the story, which will see the master of the manor called back from his travels by a voice from afar, and the end of all the planning, play acting, and secrets.
The figure of Mother Goose is the imaginary author of a collection of French fairy tales and later of English nursery rhymes.There are many suspected origins of the name Mother Goose, but without question these stories have been told to children for generations.This collection of 10 nursery rhymes will hopefully help you fall asleep and bring pleasant memories and dreams of being a young one safe in the arms of your own parent.
The first in our long form series of stories, this reading encompasses the seventh and eighth chapters of Frances Hodgson Burnett's work The Secret Garden. First published in 1911, this book has been read for generations.It is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is seen as a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made, and now it can help you fall asleep thanks to a soothing reading by Richard Huskisson.Chapters Twenty-Five and Twenty-Six show what a garden is like in the springtime from a different perspective, and what two young newly adventurous children can do when it rains. And also bring a long sought after new face to the garden.
Aesop's Fables, or the Aesopica, is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE.While he may have created many of the stories, there are a number that are ascribed to him that originated before his time, or came from outside of Greece, and many have continued to be added on to his legacy long after his death.There are nearly 600 fables under Aesop's name - The Lion and The Mouse is a well known tale which promotes the ideal of kindness, especially from power.This version is suitable for all ages and a lovely story to fall asleep to while learning that liars never prosper.
The first in our long form series of stories, this reading encompasses the seventh and eighth chapters of Frances Hodgson Burnett's work The Secret Garden. First published in 1911, this book has been read for generations.It is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is seen as a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made, and now it can help you fall asleep thanks to a soothing reading by Richard Huskisson.Chapters Twenty-Three and Twenty-Four explore the Magic found by the children within the garden, Colin's grand plan, and the way they all continue to hide what is happening from those within the Manor; though not as much from those in the moorland cottage.
Alan Alexander Milne, better known as Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne, wrote a book of poems intended to be from the viewpoint of a young person, such as Christopher Robin.Or, as in this case, the point of view of a little bear by the name of Edward, who would go on to be known by another name in a great many future stories. This is the first official appearance of Winnie The Pooh. This and many other poems, were bundled into the best selling book called "When We Were Very Young," and published in 1924. You can expect to hear more of these poems in the future.
The first in our long form series of stories, this reading encompasses the seventh and eighth chapters of Frances Hodgson Burnett's work The Secret Garden. First published in 1911, this book has been read for generations.It is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is seen as a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made, and now it can help you fall asleep thanks to a soothing reading by Richard Huskisson.Chapters Twenty-One and Twenty-Two introduce Colin to the garden on what might be the most perfect afternoon. Until someone intrudes on their secret. Who? And how? Listen to find out as you fall asleep.
A story that as we know it was first recorded in narrative form by English writer and poet Robert Southey, and first published anonymously as "The Story of the Three Bears" in 1837; the story of the three bears predates Southey.It went through various iterations, including versions with an old woman as the feature, a silver haired girl, and eventually the well known Goldilocks. The fate of Goldilocks has been changed time and time again as well.For this fully family friendly version of the tale we turn to author Katherine Pyle, an American artist, poet, and children's writer, sister of author and artist Howard Pyle. Pyle told this version in Mother’s Nursery Tales, a collection of stories she published in 1918. Something we will be coming back to again for other classic nursery tales.
The first in our long form series of stories, this reading encompasses the seventh and eighth chapters of Frances Hodgson Burnett's work The Secret Garden. First published in 1911, this book has been read for generations.It is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is seen as a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made, and now it can help you fall asleep thanks to a soothing reading by Richard Huskisson.Chapters Nineteen and Twenty see a drastic change in young Master Colin, which brings about a change within the entire manor, much as the coming spring has brought about a change outside it. Are the two connected? You'll need to listen to find out.
A collection of nursery rhymes written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, and published by Frederick Warne & Co. in October 1917.An English writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist; Beatrix Potter was best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit.Potter had a lifelong fascination with rhymes, and the result of a series of unusual events was Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes.
The first in our long form series of stories, this reading encompasses the seventh and eighth chapters of Frances Hodgson Burnett's work The Secret Garden. First published in 1911, this book has been read for generations.It is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is seen as a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made, and now it can help you fall asleep thanks to a soothing reading by Richard Huskisson.Chapters Seventeen and Eighteen see Mary finally give Colin a dose of medicine he has desperately needed. The two end up becoming even closer as Mary lets Colin in on even greater secrets. She comes to believe she can trust him... for sure.
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