EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 13 MIN
Sing a Song o' Sixpence | Stories About Bravery
from Ririro.com - Kids Stories (6-10 Years) · host Ririro
This story is about a resourceful boy named Gilligren, who, despite growing up under the unkind care of his uncle and aunt, sets out to seek his fortune with just a sixpence. After being duped by a farmer into trading his coin for an almost empty sack of rye, Gilligren cleverly uses the rye to capture twenty-four blackbirds. He later takes these birds to London, where he cleverly avoids their untimely demise as meal ingredients by proposing they be used live in a pie for an amusing presentation at the King's coronation feast. This impresses the King, leading to Gilligren securing a position in the royal household and eventually making his fortune. The tale illustrates themes of resilience, resourcefulness, and how sometimes even the smallest opportunities can lead to great success.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ririro-com-kids-stories-6-10-years--6564597/support.
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