Story Chest
Introducing children to a love of story is critical and Story Chest does just that - full of told versions of stories suitable for all ages. There are fairy stories, fables, traditional tales, myths and children's classics. Stories are presented in a variety of different ways: storytellers, puppets, animation and special guest readers.
View all series below - or use the search bar to find specific tales.
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The Wind in the Willows
1 season
Story Chest adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic story the Wind in the Willows - featuring the adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, Toad and their idyllic life by the river.
Featuring beautiful illustrations and footage from Pangbourne, where Grahame lived and wrote.
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Story Chest: The Saga of Beowulf
1 season
Beowulf is one of the oldest stories in the English language and would have been enjoyed by Anglo Saxons and Norse people alike. Our adaptation presents the story of Beowulf in three parts, told by our costumed skald in a mead hall. Beowulf & Grendel Parts 1 & 2, and Beowulf & The Sea Hag.
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Story Chest: Treasure Island
1 season
Our adaptation of Robert Louis Stephenson’s classic story of adventure on the seven seas is suitable for Year 2 and above. It makes this classic pirate story accessible to younger viewers and provides an excellent model to get your pupils writing their own stories of piratical adventures.
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Story Chest: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
1 season
Join Freyja as she reads Time Capsule's adaptation of Lewis Carrol's classic portal story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Featuring updated versions of the original illustrations.
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Story Chest: Greek Myths
1 season
Professor Hyll introduces each Greek Myth with a painted vase for each story. A fantastic introduction to some of the most famous Greek myths, meet Theseus, Perseus, Orpheus, Heracles, Odysseus, Ariadne, Circe, Polyphemus, Medusa, and the Minotaur in these wonderful stories retold by Steven Berko...