Educational Stories

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Flight of Freedom, Deadalus and Icarus

Flight of Freedom; Daedalus and Icarus

Daedalus and Icarus are prisoners. King Minos values Daedalus' intellect too much to let him leave Crete and so locks him and his son in a tower. Now Daedalus uses his intellect to conceive his greatest invention ever. All is going perfectly until Icarus gets a little too confident.

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Tags: Adventure, Bravery, Cunning, Family, Hard Work, Historical, Hope, Kings, Love, Mistakes, Positivity, Sad, Strength

Echo and Narcissus

Narcissus is very handsome and likes to take long walks alone in the woods. But this time, he can hear a strange voice following him. After running away from it, deeper into the woods, he finds a spring in which there seems to be the most beautiful person ever. (8:53 min)

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Tags: Jealousy, Loss, Love, Loyalty, Magical Creatures, Mistakes, Nature, Sad

Tales of Time has classed Educational Stories as those that our children might encounter at school or themes they may learn about, however, we believe that all stories are educational.

With Greek myths and legends, the life of St Patrick and the history behind the traditions of Pancake day – we hope you enjoy our educational stories.

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King Midas

King Midas loves gold more than anything and when Bacchus offers him a wish - he wishes that everything he touches would turn to gold. But he soon lives to regret it. (5:15 min)

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Tags: Children, Family, Gods, Greed, Happy, Kings, Loss, Magic, Mistakes, Princesses

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

The wonderful original poem by Robert Browning. Hamelin is infested with rats and the mayor has no idea what to do. A strange fellow offers his help for a fee, but when payment time arrives, the mayor tries to back out. Then Hamelin learns of the true magic this fellow possesses. (19:25 min)

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Posted in All Stories, Cautionary Stories, Classics Stories, Educational Stories, Poems, Sad Stories, Various Authors |

Tags: Anger, Animals, Baddies, Betrayal, Children, Cunning, Greed, Heroes, Historical, Hope, Loss, Magic, Mistakes, Pride, Promises, Sad

St. Patrick, The Patron Saint of Ireland

St Patrick, The Patron Saint of Ireland

A Tales of Time story about Saint Patrick's life. Meet Patricius; an ordinary boy, a slave, a fugitive, a saint! A tale of adventure, courage, and faith. (11:34 min)

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Posted in Action Stories, Adventure Stories, All Stories, Educational Stories, Holiday Stories, Religious Stories, TOT Stories, Tales of Time |

Tags: Adventure, Bravery, Gods, Hard Work, Historical, Hope, Loyalty, Strength

Pancake Day

A Tales of Time Story about the origins of Pancake Day; A lovely family story about Mum, Dad, Macy and Adam on Pancake day. Having learned about Shrove Tuesday and Lent and Mardis Gras, the family go into the garden for a pancake day race! Lots of fun, lots to learn and lots to eat! (10:58 min)

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Tags: Children, Family, Happy, Historical

Pandora’s Box

Pandora's Box

Pandora receives a present from Zeus on her wedding day; but she is told she must never open it... the temptation is mounting... (10:30 min)

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Tags: Anger, Gods, Greed, Hope, Love, Mistakes, Positivity, Princes, Princesses, Rules, Scary

Weather Poems

A wonderful collection of children's poems about weather. "We'll weather the weather whatever the weather..." (5:41min)

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Posted in All Stories, Bedtime Stories, Educational Stories, Poems, Various Authors |

Tags: Children, Nature