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Tale Grove
by Story Time
Tale Grove brings classic and enchanting fairy tales to listeners of all ages, delivering heartwarming bedtime stories filled with magic, wonder, and happy endings.
Episodes
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【Classic Animal Adventure】 Charlie's Heroic Leap: The Torch of Bravery | Discovering that Love is Stronger than Fear
Once upon a time, a timid bunny named Charlie lived in constant fear of everything from his own shadow to the heights of a great leap. However, his deep love for his elderly Nana was stronger than any fear, driving him to brave the rushing river and the jeers of bullies to gather wild onions for...
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【Original Animal Adventure】 Rory and Maya’s Great Migration North | Learn: Why there is no place like home and how persistence leads you back to where you belong.
Puddle duck sisters Rory and Maya decide to leave their sunny Florida vacation after a terrifying encounter with a scaly alligator. They join a migrating flock and fly all the way to Boston, but once they arrive, they realize they have forgotten how to find their specific home pond. Their search...
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【Original Animal Fable】 The Dog King’s Messy Holiday Pile | Celebrating the Joy of Togetherness and Diverse Traditions
In the snow-covered Alley Kingdom, Dog King and his assistant, Pickles, prepare for a grand holiday celebration where dogs gather to share their unique traditions. However, the festivities turn into a loud argument when the animals fight over whose decorations—ranging from Christmas trees and...
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【African Folktale】The Booming Voice of the Big Scary Cave｜Learn: Why you shouldn't let big words and empty threats scare you from your own home
On a perfect sunny day, a little rabbit returns to her cave to find a mysterious, booming voice claiming to be a giant, elephant-eating monster,. Terrified, she recruits the mighty hyena and the sleek leopard for help, but both powerful beasts run away in fear when they hear the creature's…
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【Classic Tale】 The Mole's Great Escape to the Riverbank | Learning to embrace new experiences and the value of a forgiving friend
Mole is exhausted from spring cleaning his underground home when the spirit of the season pulls him toward the surface. Emerging into the sunlight, he discovers a vibrant world he never knew existed—the riverbank. There, he meets the friendly Water Rat, who introduces him to the simple joy of...
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【Fairy Tale】 The Beetle’s Quest for Golden Shoes | Learn: How vanity can cloud one's perspective and the importance of finding contentment in one's journey.
In the royal stables, a vain little beetle becomes outraged when the Emperor’s heroic horse is awarded golden shoes while he is ignored. Insisting he is of equal rank, the beetle sets off into the world to seek his fortune. His travels take him through rain-soaked gardens, damp linen, and a…
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【Magical Adventure】 Alice, Octavia, and the Mystery of the Sky Kingdom | Learn: How curiosity and teamwork can resolve even the tallest magical mishaps.
Alice and Octavia, two expert Spellbinders, travel to a giant kingdom in the clouds to investigate a massive beanstalk that has wrecked the home of a giant named Thaddius. While exploring the chaotic cottage, they discover a scrap of fabric that leads them to the festive Fifi Folklore Fair.…
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【Classic Children's Tale】 The Mystery of the Woozle Tracks | Learning to Recognize the Truth Behind Our Own Illusions
On a crisp winter day in the 100 Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out on a mysterious mission: tracking a "Woozle" in the snow,. His friend Piglet soon joins him, though he is privately terrified of encountering something "big and hungry",. As the pair circles a grove of trees, they are astonished...
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【Animal Fable】 The Great Brown Bear and the Bee's Revenge | Why Controlling Your Temper is Better Than Seeking Revenge
A massive brown bear, bulky and preparing for his winter hibernation, wanders through the forest like a king. He discovers a patch of late-season blackberries and begins to feast, but in his greed, he accidentally disturbs a lone bee who stings him right on his sensitive black nose. Though the...
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【Classic Folktale】The Magic Stone and the Secret of the Shared Pot｜Learn: How a little bit of cooperation can turn a cold village into a warm community
In a village famous for its selfishness, no one ever shares food, toys, or even news. One evening, two hungry traveling performers, Maria and John, arrive and are immediately turned away by the hostile residents. To survive, they set up a boiling pot of water and announce they are making "Stone...
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【Fairy Tale】 Mrs. Tittlemouse and the Battle of the Tiny Tidy House | Learning the importance of setting boundaries and the joy of a clean home.
Mrs. Tittlemouse is a "most terribly tidy" wood mouse living in a beautifully organized home beneath a hedgerow. Her peaceful life is constantly interrupted by unwanted guests, from muddy beetles and cobweb-spinning spiders to a group of bees that tries to turn her storeroom into a hive. The...
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【Folk Tale Adaptation】 The Great House-Swap of Julian and Lucy | Learn: Appreciating your own home and the comfort of the familiar.
Lucy, a country mouse living in a cozy barn, dreams of city lights and gourmet food, while Julian, a city mouse from a luxury penthouse, longs for the peace and quiet of the open fields,,. Meeting at a birthday party, the two decide to swap lives for a night,. Julian initially enjoys the stars…
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【American Tall Tale】 The Giant Sailor and the Red Terror of the Deep | Learn: Why facing your failures leads to the greatest victories.
Born from a massive storm and standing thirty feet tall, Alfred Bulltop Stormalong was the greatest sailor to ever haul a line,. After the legendary Kraken—a blood-red monster capable of swallowing whales—shatters his ship, a defeated Stormalong briefly attempts to become a farmer in the Great...
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【Artistic Animal Tale】 Sam the Cat and the Magic of the Mirror ｜ Learn: Why perspective is the key to understanding the world and its wonders.
Sam the cat is a dedicated artist who spends weeks creating his ultimate masterpiece—a vibrant landscape filled with hidden details of his forest home,. To add a soft touch to the busy composition, he sets up a mirror in his studio to view the work’s reflection. Eager to share his achievement…
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【Animal Fable】 Wesley’s Thorn and the Tiny Hero’s Dance ｜ Learn: How helping others and embracing true friendship can change how the world sees you.
Wesley Stripes is a massive Siberian tiger at the City Place Zoo who is secretly tired of being called "cute". One day, he steps on a painful thorn that even his trainer, Michelle, cannot find. That night, Wesley meets a tiny, shivering mouse named Michael. Though they are natural enemies, Wesley...
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【Original Holiday Poem】 The Great North Pole Takeover | Discovering How Even Mischief Can Help People Choose to Be Good
Feeling jealous and forgotten by Santa, a group of slimy goblins decides to take Christmas into their own hands by kidnapping the jolly old man in a clever milk-and-cookie trap. With Santa seemingly out of the way, the Goblin King takes over the North Pole workshop, imprisons the elves, and…
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【Poetry & Play】 Winnie the Pooh and the Grand Invention of Poosticks | Learning the Joy of Simple Games and the Importance of Forgiving Friends
At the edge of the 100 Acre Wood, a slow-moving river flows under a wooden bridge, a favorite spot for Christopher Robin and his friends. One sunny day, Winnie the Pooh accidentally drops a fir cone into the water and discovers a wonderful surprise: it floats right under the bridge and out the...
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【Fairy Tale】 The Kittens Who Cried Treats ｜ Learning that honesty builds trust and greed can lead to losing what you love.
Peeps, a chirpy tortoiseshell, and her big orange brother, Tiger, share a deep love for the "Cupboard" where their humans keep special treats. One morning, Peeps realizes they can trick their mother into giving them a second serving by pretending their father hadn't fed them yet. This...
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【Asian Folktale】The Wise Monk and the Mystery of the Shifting Fortune｜Learn: How acceptance and perspective can turn life's setbacks into hidden blessings
In a quiet village near the barbarian border, an old monk and his adopted son, Tommo, live a peaceful life based on wisdom and hard work. Their world is tested when their horse, Soda, runs away to the barbarian lands, but the monk remains calm, refusing to judge the event as "bad luck". To...
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【Welsh Myth】The Wizard and the Whisker-Thieves: The Mystery of the Cat's Paw Inn｜Learn: How cleverness can expose deceit and the importance of using your talents for good.
In the misty forests of Wales, the cozy Cat's Paw Inn hides a dark secret: guests are mysteriously robbed despite locked doors and barred windows. Hugh, a wizard and the seventh son of a seventh son, arrives to investigate, using his jingling gold coins as bait. That night, while feigning sleep…
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【Fairy Tale】 Esther Reed and the Quest for the Founder’s Feather | Discovering the magic within and the power of preserving stories
Alice and her magical cat Octavia attend the Spellbinders' Founders Festival, where they watch an enchanting shadow puppet show depicting the organization's origin. The story follows Esther Reed, a girl who discovers she can communicate with a witty crow named Benbridge. Together, they realize a...
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【Survival Legend】 The Mighty Bertr Crunch and the Frozen Heart of the Yukon | Learn: Why respecting nature's power and listening to wise advice are the keys to survival.
Bertr Crunch is a massive, tattooed outdoorsman from Alaska who prides himself on being the world's toughest man. When he decides to hike the treacherous Yukon in winter, even the wise elders of his town worry his ego is too large for the journey. At Sulfur Springs, a leathery old man named Yukon...
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【Animal Fable】The Golden Grains and the Hidden Pot: Bucky’s Great Escape from the Farm｜Learn: Why true freedom is worth more than a life of easy, borrowed comfort
Bucky the duck leaves his childhood pond seeking a "chill" life and finds what seems like paradise at Macintosh Farm,,. The resident ducks, led by a friendly duck named Laura, enjoy daily feasts of grapes and grain provided by a seemingly kind farmer,,. However, Bucky soon discovers a dark…
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【Animal Fable】The Hundred-Goat Circle and the Silver Wolf's Defeat | Learn: Why standing united and working together makes us stronger than any individual threat
In a lush, hilly meadow, a massive family of a hundred goats lives in peace until their luck suddenly turns,. Hungry wolves, forced from their usual hunting grounds by a flood, decide the goats are their next easy meal,. When young goats Mosy and Grant see their friends captured, the herd is...
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【Hanukkah Magic Adventure】 Norah and the Mystery of the Shifting Temple | Discovering the Power of Kindness and Finding Your Inner Strength
During a Hanukkah party at their local temple, an earthquake traps Norah, her brother Henry, and her friend Shaina inside the gymnasium,. In the chaos, they discover that the dreidel they were playing with has granted them magical powers based on the Hebrew letters they last spun. Gary gains…
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【Classic Forest Adventure】 Winnie the Pooh’s Cunning Heffalump Trap | Discovering that Fear is Often Just a Misunderstanding
After Christopher Robin mentions seeing a mysterious "Heffalump," Winnie the Pooh and Piglet decide to prove their bravery by catching one. They dig a deep pit and bait it with a jar of Pooh's favorite honey. However, Pooh’s late-night hunger leads him back to the trap, where he gets his head...
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【Original Mystery】 Heather and the Magic of the Shushing Marbles | Learn: How the superpower of active listening can break any spell and bring people together.
Heather and her brilliant friend Badha realize their fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Flexer, is using a glowing purple orb to place a "not listening" curse on all the adults in town,,,. By slipping magical marbles into parents' pockets, he ensures that no one listens to the kids' opinions about who…
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【Classic Fairy Tale】The Secret of the Lumpy Mattress: A Clever Princess’s Royal Test｜Learn: How wit and intelligence can overcome impossible expectations
Once upon a time, a lonely prince sought a bride to fill his quiet castle, but his protective mother, the Queen, devised an "impossible" test to ensure she never had to share her son. She claimed only a "true" princess was delicate enough to feel a single green pea hidden beneath a mountain of...
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【Modern Fable】Dog King and the Great Thanksgiving Caper: The Feast on Wheels｜Learn: How teamwork and gratitude can turn a disaster into a legendary celebration
In a bustling alley, the legendary Dog King and his motley pack of hounds gather to celebrate Thanksgiving with a mismatched feast. Their joy is cut short when a mean-spirited old man ruins their food and uses a piercing whistle to scatter the pack. Heartbroken but undeterred, Dog King reminds…
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【Original Fable / Moral Tale】 The Fisherman's Gift and the Man of Many Stories | Learning the Value of Self-Reliance and True Independence
Diego, a seasoned fisherman who knows every secret of the sea, encounters a beggar named David who tells increasingly wild lies—involving duels with monkeys and heroic escapes from mudslides—to explain why he cannot feed his family. Moved by David's colorful tales, Diego repeatedly gives him his...
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【Fairy Tale】 Red vs. Blue: The Tale of the Kind Oni | Learn: Look beyond appearances and the true value of friendship.
In a high mountain in Japan, two Oni friends named Aka (Red) and Ao (Blue) lived in quiet harmony. While Aka was outgoing and longed for human friends, Ao was content with their peaceful life. When Aka tried to help a human child, the villagers—driven by old legends of scary monsters—attacked him...
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【Magical Mystery】 The Clever Cat and the Case of the Runaway Boots ｜ Learn: Why facing your own past mischief is the key to protecting the future.
Octavia is no ordinary feline; she’s a clever cat Spellbinder who guards "Ever After," a vast warehouse filled with powerful story artifacts. One night, her own magical boots—imbued with her old love for mischief—escape their shelf. Alongside her human partner, Alice, Octavia discovers the boots...
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【Classic Fairy Tale Retelling】 The Golden Secret of the Spinster and the Prince | Understanding the Weight of Promises and the Power of a Name
Margaret, a baker's daughter, and Prince Henry are deeply in love but face a royal obstacle. Because the King mishears a compliment about Margaret's hair, he mistakenly believes she can spin hay into gold and demands she perform this miracle or face banishment. In their desperation, Henry finds a...
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【Classic Animal Fable】 Ginger and Nutmeg’s Cozy Corner: The Village Shop That Ran on Kindness | Learn: Why supporting local businesses and honoring your debts keeps a community thriving.
Ginger, a yellow orange tom cat, and Nutmeg, a feisty terrier, run a charming village shop that sells everything from rabbit-sized carrots to heavy rain boots. Their business is booming because they generously allow every customer to buy on credit, writing debts in a great long book instead of...
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【Modern Fable】The Great Gulp of Doonadoo: Jack’s Toothy Trouble and the Lesson of the 3 O’Clock Snack｜Learn: Why changing your true nature is the hardest task of all
In the deepest river of the jungle Doonadoo lives Jack, a wild crocodile with an insatiable appetite for everything from antelopes to bisons. His reign of snacking is interrupted when he breaks a tooth on a tortoise, causing him to bellow like a yeti in pain. Jack calls a dentist and several...
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【Fable】The Squirrel King and the Cage of Shadows｜Learn: How isolation and fear can destroy the very home you try to protect
In a lush oak tree, a community of gray squirrels lives in harmony until a group of hungry red squirrels seeks refuge from a frost. While most are welcoming, the Elder—an old leader who fears change—declares them a "menace" and banishes them. Driven by paranoia, he orders the construction of a...
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【Original Fairytale】 Pajama the Llama and the Great Soda Rocket Disaster | Learn: Why doing your chores today saves you from a soggy tomorrow.
Pajama is a friendly, fun-loving llama who unfortunately hates doing his chores. One day, a "mega soda rocket" experiment goes hilariously wrong, blasting his thatched roof into a million pieces! Instead of fixing the hole, Pajama spends his sunny days playing tag, having picnics, and engaging in...
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【Fairy Tale】 The Three Billy Goats Gruff and the Loneliest Troll｜Learn: The power of hospitality and how kindness can turn enemies into friends.
Homer, Woody, and Charlie Ray are three ravenous billy goat brothers who have eaten every blade of grass on their family farm. Their mother, Amberlye, sends them across a stone bridge to a lush meadow but warns them of Charlene, the grumpy troll living beneath it. While the younger brothers,...
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【Heartwarming Holiday Tale】 Papa Panov’s Special Visitor | Learning that Kindness to Others is the Greatest Gift to the World
Old Papa Panov, a lonely village shoemaker in Russia, spends Christmas Eve reading the story of Jesus' birth. After wishing he could have offered the holy family his home and gifts, he dreams that the Holy Spirit will visit him on Christmas Day. Eagerly watching from his window the next morning…
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【Classic Fable】The Great Sky Rivalry: The Wind, the Sun, and the Girl in the Valley｜Learn: How gentle persuasion can be far more powerful than raw force.
On a beautiful spring day, long-time friends Wind and Sun find themselves in a heated argument over who is truly the most powerful. The Wind, tired of the Sun getting all the credit for nice days, challenges the Sun to a competition: whoever can make a young girl walking through the valley remove...
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【Fairy Tale】 Raggedy Ann and the Midnight Stitch-Up | Learn: The value of teamwork and fixing things together with friends.
In the quiet hours of the night, Marcy’s nursery comes alive as her favorite toys, led by the gentle Raggedy Ann, begin their secret adventures. A playful pillow fight erupts among the dolls, filled with laughter and flying feathers, but the fun takes a turn when Raggedy Andy accidentally loses…
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【Scottish Folklore】 The Mystery of the Black Horse and the Legend of the Kelpie | Learn: Why listening to warnings and being wary of strangers is the key to safety.
Alec and Gil are two adventurous brothers who love playing by a pond near their home. Despite their mother’s strict warnings never to talk to strangers, they are lured away by a mysterious woman with violet eyes named Kelpie, who promises to show them a magnificent wild horse. Enchanted by the...
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【Fairy Tale】 The Man Who Brought Home a Trillion Kittens | Learning that beauty is found in humility and being content with what you have.
Mr. and Mrs. Mouser are a lonely elderly couple living in a house full of flowers but empty of joy. Desiring a cat to love, Mr. Mouser journeys over hills and valleys until he finds a hill literally covered in "hundreds, thousands, millions, billions, and trillions of cats". Unable to choose just...
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【Fable Adaptation】 The Brave Adventure of Benjamin the Bold | Learn: The difference between planning and doing, and the courage of leadership.
In a clean, shiny cottage, an army of tiny gray mice lived in constant fear of a formidable cat with one green eye and one blue eye. While the elder mice argued and shouted over how to stop the "brazen beast," a spirited young mouse named Benjamin proposed a clever solution: hang a bell on the...
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【Royal Bedtime Adventure】 The Prince’s Sleepless Night and the Magic of a Mother’s Song | Realizing the Importance of Listening and the Power of a Lullaby
When the Queen takes a much-needed vacation, she leaves her three-year-old daughter in the care of her confident older brother, the Prince. Despite her warning to remember the girl’s favorite lullaby, the Prince dismisses the advice, sure that playtime will lead to a peaceful night. However, as...
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【African Folktale】 The King’s Invisible Shirt and the Mystery of the Steaming Hill ｜ Learn: Why true joy comes from within and why curiosity must always be tempered with caution.
Join Miss Jojo in her magical jeep as she travels across Africa to share two ancient stories. First, meet a wealthy but miserable king who believes he can "wear" happiness by stealing the shirt off a happy man's back. After a long search, his soldiers find the happiest man in the world, only to...
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【American Tall Tale】The Gentle Giant of the Great North: Paul Bunyan and His Blue Companion｜Learn: How embracing your unique size and strength can build a legacy for everyone
In the untamed wilderness of Maine, six storks deliver a massive baby named Paul Bunyan to a hopeful couple,. Paul grows at an incredible rate, consuming mountains of flapjacks and requiring a house built around towering oaks,. Despite his immense size and ability to clear forests with a single...
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【Classic Forest Tale】 Tigger’s Tall Tree Trouble | Learning the Value of Honesty and the Power of Teamwork
In the 100 Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh spends a sunny morning singing songs and visiting friends like Piglet. Meanwhile, Tigger tries to impress young Roo by boasting that tigers are "crazy good flyers" and that climbing trees is what they do best. To prove it, Tigger carries Roo up a tall pine...
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【Animal Fable / Heartwarming Adventure】 The Dog Who Found His Mighty Bark | Discovering Your Unique Purpose and the Power of Self-Worth
On a farm where every animal has a specific job, a lonely dog feels completely useless because he cannot produce milk, wool, or eggs. He tries to mimic the cows, sheep, chickens, and horses, but his barks and behaviors only lead to mockery and mean songs from the other animals. Just as the dog is...
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【Folk Tale】 The Brave Soldier and the Angel's Magic Bag | Learn: Generosity is rewarded and death is a natural part of life's cycle.
After years of loyal service, a kind soldier traveling home gives his final three pennies to three needy beggars he encounters on the road,,. Touched by his selfless heart, an angel rewards him with a never-ending penny purse and a magical bag that forces anything he commands to fly inside,.…
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How many episodes does Tale Grove have?
Tale Grove currently has 81 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Tale Grove about?
Tale Grove brings classic and enchanting fairy tales to listeners of all ages, delivering heartwarming bedtime stories filled with magic, wonder, and happy endings.
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Tale Grove is created and hosted by Story Time.
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