Forest Folk Tales with Arthur

In today’s episode, we’re heading to Northumberland, where a group of wild Cheviot Goats encounter a fearsome Northumberland Redcap whilst trying to cross the River Rede. Written by Arthur’s dad, John, The Grizzly Forager, this is a reimagining of the traditional Norwegian fairytale, The Billy Goats Gruff. (c) John Shahabeddin, 2024.

In today’s episode, we’re heading to the Arctic Circle with intrepid scientist, Dr. Morley, as she searches for an elusive Jellyfish. This lovely story by Chloe Savage is all about never giving up and always following your dreams. Published by Walker Books. With music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi. Kind Permission has been granted by the Author and Publisher for this reading. Copyright (c) 2022 Chloe Sava...

In today’s story, we are heading to Africa where we follow the story of an elderly Flamingo called Bibi. Written by Jo Weaver and reproduced by kind permission of Hodder Children’s Books, an imprint of Hachette Children’s Group, Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London. EC4Y 0DZ. With music by Lesfm and Monoway.

In today’s story, we are returning to the sea, where a little boy called Noi meets a baby whale. The Storm Whale, by Benji Davies, is a beautiful little tale about loneliness, friendship and family. Published by Simon and Schuster. With music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi.

Today’s story tells the tragic tale of Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino on Earth. Written and illustrated by the wonderful Nicola Davies, who very kindly provided permission for Arthur to read her story. Published by Tiny Owl. With music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi.

Today’s episode is all about the love between a lady and her elephant friend, and how this love changed a whole town. Mrs. Bibi’s Elephant is by Reza Dalvand, who kindly gave Arthur permission to read his beautifully illustrated book. Published by Flying Eye Books. With music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi.

In today’s episode, we’re heading into an enchanted forest, where an uncertain little bear receives a magical feather that helps him discover his true self. The Magic Feather, by the immensely talented Sandra Dieckmann, is a treasured book in the Grizzly Residence, with a wonderful message and stunning illustrations that we come back to again and again. Published by Hachette UK. Sandra has very ki...

Arthur reads Swim, Shark, Swim! a beautiful poem by disabled UNESCO World Poetry Day Poet and author, Dom Conlon. Dom has very kindly given Arthur permission to feature his poem, which is one of our bedtime favourites! Illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou and published by Graffeg Books. With music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi.

Welcome to the very first episode of Forest Folk Tales! In This episode, Arthur reads The Way Home For Wolf, by Rachel Bright and Jim Field - a beautiful tale about a lost wolfling on the icy tundra. Published by Hachette UK, With music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi. Full permission has been granted by the Authors for production of this reading.