Short Stories by Door-to-Door Storytellers

We can be many things, including being brave, when our circumstances are easy and peaceful. But when those conditions change, our response is greatly affected. And we might find that being brave is not as easy as we thought it should be. Learn from this short fable by Aesop, “The Sheep and the Pig,” that is read by Paul Fox. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

We should be able to repay kindness with kindness, especially when our life has been saved. But for those who cannot recognize the kind act, it can be an unfortunate circumstance that may ultimately lead to their end. Take up this theme in this short Aesop tale, “The Woodman and the Serpent,” read by Chris Paluzzi. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Do we prove what we believe by our own strong opinions? Or do we use truth to help support our arguments? The former may not turn out the way we want. Find out in this short moral tale, “The Lion and the Statue” written by Aesop. Read by Chris Paluzzi. A Production of We Are One Body Audio® Theatre.

Pride, flexibility and wisdom are all lessons learned in this short story, “The Oak and the Reeds” written by Aesop. Read by Marie Palmer. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Be reminded of how to show gratitude for what you have by listening to this short story by Aesop titled, “The Plane Tree.”  Read by Lauren DePalma.   A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

NEW with Sound Effects! Parents will go through extreme measures to get their children to eat their vegetables. Listen to this magical story, “The Pea and Princess” written by Kelsey McIntyre to see what the vegetables have to say about it. Read by Dana Flowers. Sound effects by We Are One Body® Audio Theatre. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

When people work together it proves that unity is strength.  One family demonstrates this in the short story, “The Bundle of Sticks,” by Aesop.  Read by Chris Yumin.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Being prepared for the future takes planning, but not everyone is willing to put in the time.  Learn what the consequences are by listening to “The Ant and the Grasshopper” by Aesop.  Read by Chris Yumin.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Past enjoyments can have lingering effects of contentment. Understand how by listening to “The Old Woman and the Wine-Jar” by Aesop.  Read by Taryn Yutzy.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

When there is immediate danger or crisis, it is better to offer help first and then criticism or advice.  Learn more about this lesson by listening to “The Boy Bathing” by Aesop.  Read by Roxanne Lenhart.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.  

Not everything you hear means what you think it means, especially when it is said in anger or thoughtlessness.  Understand more about this moral as you listen to “The Mother and the Wolf,” written by Aesop.  Read by Taryn Yutzy.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Danger can come from sources that we least expect.  Learn more about this lesson by listening to “The One-Eyed Doe” by Aesop.  Read by Amber Barkefelt.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

What is wealth worth if it goes unspent? It turns out that all the gold in the world could have no value if it never comes out of hiding. Listen to this short tale by Aesop and discover the consequences that befall one man and his treasure. Read by Chris Paluzzi. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

This short tale, “The Kites and the Swans,” explains the importance of realizing your own blessings instead of attempting to be like someone else.  Written by Aesop and read by Amber Barkefelt.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

This Sci-fi short story from 1957 is a tale about how a newspaper man tries to get his big break by uncovering the identity of a strange “man” he meets on the street.  Discover who or what this man is by listening to “The Scapegoat,” written by Richard Maples and read by Dennis Jerz.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Before you begin to help another, make sure that you have helped yourself.  This is an important lesson learned by the Frog in Aesop’s, “The Quack Frog.”  Read by Ian Floyd.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Our appearances only show what is on the outside and not on the inside.  Think of that as you listen to Ian Floyd read, “The Fox and the Leopard” by Aesop.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Kindness towards others may return to you in the future.  Learn the value of helping others in Aesop’s story, “The Ant and the Dove.”  Read by Douglas Tjelmeland.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

All decisions have consequences.  Learn more about this lesson by listening to “The Two Frogs” by Aesop.  Read by Tony Chiappetta. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.  

“The Gnat and the Bull” by Aesop explains how to remain humble and to not overestimate one’s abilities.  Listen to Dennis Jerz as he reads this moral tale.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

It’s not always easy adapting to a new house, especially if the real owners aren’t home!  Listen to how one little girl does it in the children’s story, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” written by Katharine Pyle.  Read by Karen Merritt.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

It may be fun to indulge yourself at first, but it may cause you more trouble in the end.  This is an important lesson learned by the flies in Aesop’s story, “The Flies and the Honey.”  Read by Douglas Tjelmeland.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Can naïve Little Red Riding Hood stay safe while visiting her grandmother’s house?  Find out who can save her in this classic tale, “Little Red Riding Hood” written by Katharine Pyle. Read by Kelly Burd. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

One of the best ways to teach children is by example.  This is shown in the short story, “The Two Crabs” by Aesop.  Read by Lillian Kenyon.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.  

Parents will go through extreme measures to get their children to eat their vegetables.  Listen to this magical story, “The Pea and Princess” written by Kelsey McIntyre to see what the vegetables have to say about it.  Read by Dana Flowers.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.  Used by We Are One Body ® Audio Theatre with the permission of the Licensor granted under a copyrighted license agreement. First published in Gilbert Magazine, a publication of the American Chesterton Society.

When George Washington was just a young boy, he learned a valuable lesson about telling the truth.  Learn more about this life lesson as you listen to, “George Washington and His Hatchet” by James Baldwin.  Read by Deacon Michael Orange.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Ponder what means the most to ancient Greek philosopher Socrates in James Baldwin’s short story, “Socrates and His House.”  Read by Patrick Donnelly.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Acting in haste has its repercussions.  Learn what happens by listening to, “The Dog and the Oyster” by Aesop and read by Dennis Jerz.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.  

Before his death, a father attempts to teach his sons an important lesson about unity.  Discover how he does it in Aesop’s tale, “The Farmer and His Sons.”  Read by Patrick Donnelly. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

A Jay bird discovers the lesson that who you are on the inside counts more than who you are on the outside in this Aesop tale, “The Jay and the Peacock.” Read by Kelly Burd. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Try to think of others in every situation.  Learn more about this moral in, “The Dog in the Manger” written by Aesop and read by Ian Floyd.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

A curse put upon the King’s only daughter has left her and everyone in the castle sleeping for nearly 100 years.  Find out how the spell is broken in the fairy tale, “The Sleeping Beauty” by Logan Marshall.  Read by Dana Flowers.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

When 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon sends a letter to the editor of the New York Sun newspaper asking if there is really a Santa Claus, she didn’t realize what a thoughtful response she would receive back.  This letter is the most reprinted editorial in any newspaper in the English language and usually appears during the Christmas season.  Listen to Editor Francis Phacellus Church’s response in, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.”  Read by Joette Salandro.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Find out what it means to be “real” as you listen to David Seremet read the classic story, “The Velveteen Rabbit” written by Margery Williams. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Be careful making plans on assumptions rather than on reality.  This is a lesson learned by a young girl in the short Aesop story, “The Milkmaid and Her Pot of Milk.”  Read by Lillian Kenyon.** ** A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Actions prove more than words.  This is demonstrated in the short Aesop story, “The Boasting Traveler” read by Geoffrey Tolge.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

What we value the most can often lead to our own undoing.  This moral is taught in the Aesop tale, “The Stag at the Pool” read by Caleb Laughlin.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Helping yourself can sometimes be the best help.  Listen to “The Lark and her Young Ones” by Aesop to understand more about this lesson.  Read by Josie Narchus.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Learn what happens when you listen to flattery in this Aesop story, “The Fox and the Crow.”  Read by Scott Walton. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

There are times that you need to take a bold approach.  Listen to what happens to the boy who doesn’t in the Aesop story, “The Boy and the Nettle.”  Read by Ian Floyd.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

How can you tell if a space alien is a friend or an enemy?  One spaceman has that decision to make in Tom Godwin’s “Cry from a Far Planet.”  Listen to Dennis Jerz read the science fiction classic to discover the answer.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

A leader with ideas must be willing to take action.  To learn more, listen to “The Mice in Council” by Aesop.  Read by Douglas Tjelmeland.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Sometimes it is easier for people to judge others than to see their own flaws.  Find out how this lesson can be learned by listening to “Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess” written by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont.  Read by Paul Fox.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

One man is in desperate need of hope as he sits in jail.  He finds something that inspires him to be a better person who is filled with hope.  Listen to “Picciola,” adapted by St. Saintine and read by Lawrence Cuda to hear what changed his life.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Confusion of double dealings may not sustain a friendship as explained in the Aesop story, “The Man and Satyr.”  Read by Scott Walton.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Inspiration can come to those with the humblest heart. Caedmon the Cowherd believed he had no talent for singing, but the voice in his dream encouraged him. Listen to what he does with it in, “The Cowherd Who Became a Poet,” by James Baldwin. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Abraham Lincoln wasn’t just given his nickname for publicity – he earned it.  Listen to “Why Lincoln was called ‘Honest Abe’” to learn about all the great things that he did.  Read by Patrick Donnelly.  Audio Engineer Jacob Gorsich.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

A gracious lady welcomes new guests to her field. Little does she know that she will be blessed abundantly. Listen to “The Scarf of the Lady” that was translated by Hermine de Nagy to discover who these two guests are and what they do to the field. Read by Peg Bryan. Audio Engineer was Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre

Love can be expressed in a variety of ways, especially when you put others before yourself. Listen to “The Valentine Box” written by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey to see how in giving we receive. . Read by Renee Stockberger. . Audio Engineer was Jacob Gorsich.

A promise was made that a beautiful flower would bring all good things to the world, but no one knew when it would come or where it would grow. Listen to “The Promised Plant,” written by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot to find out who received the precious plant. Read by Dana Flowers. Audio Engineer Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.