Short Stories by Door-to-Door Storytellers

If you’re too picky, you may end up not getting what you need. Written by Aesop and read by Tony Chiappetta.

Slow and steady wins the race. Written by Aesop and read by Grettelyn Darkey.

Always make friends. They might turn out to be more helpful than you first think. Written by Aesop and read by Scott Walton.

Who is stronger, the wind or the sun? Listen to this classic fable to find out. Written by Aesop and read by Josiah Smith.

When the emperor discovers a little brown nightingale with a beautiful voice, he wants it to sing for him every day! But then he receives a present of a mechanical nightingale, covered in gold and jewels, and he has to make a choice between artificial and natural beauty. Written by Hans Christian Andersen and read by Dennis Jerz. Music by John Wojtechko.

A farmer has an amazing goose that lays golden eggs for him. However, when he gets impatient for more gold, the farmer makes a terrible mistake. Written by Aesop and read by Dana Rizzo.

When the king’s hawk knocks his cup out of his hands, the king reacts in anger. Unfortunately, he lives to regret his actions. Written by James Baldwin and read by Paul Fox. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED

Be careful what you wish for… especially when you wish for death! Written by Aesop and read by Luke O'Connell.

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. Written by Aesop and read by Margie Barish. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.

When a poor shoemaker leaves some of his work out overnight, he wakes up to find a surprise in the morning. Discover who is helping him in this whimsical adventure! Written by The Brothers Grimm and read by Tony Chiappetta.

In this grisly adventure, a man’s conscience won’t let him get away with murder. Written by Edgar Allen Poe and read by Nathan B. Turner. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED

The amphitheaters in imperial Rome boasted all sorts of entertainment… even magicians! This story reveals a strange truth about the nature of tricks and reality. Written by Grettelyn Darkey and read by Paul Fox. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED

A shadow is only troublesome when we can see nothing else. Written by Laura E. Richards and read by Dana Rizzo.

Follow a brave little tin soldier, as he embarks on an unexpected adventure. Written by Hans Christian Andersen and translated by H.P. Paul. Read by Scott Walton. Music by John Wojtechko. Illustrated by Peter Wojtechko, Jr.

A frog finds out that vanity can be his undoing in this whimsical adventure. Written by Aesop and read by Ian Floyd.

In the minds of strange monsters lies a memory of what came before… or is it, who came before? Written by H.P. Lovecraft and read by Peter Wojtechko, Jr. Music by John Wojtechko. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED

Lying never pays - sometimes, it's even fatal. Written by Aesop and read by Chuck Snyder.

Listen to this classic folktale about loyalty and betrayal. Written by Aesop and read by Scott Walton.

In this this classic folktale, the slave Androcles learns that overcoming fear and helping someone in need can earn you a friend for life! Written by Aesop and read by Tony Chiappetta.

When a young woman meets an old friend in the wild west, she discovers that he has been leading a more interesting life than she thought. Written by O. Henry and read by Dana Rizzo.

Two tailors come to town with a fantastic story about the beautiful cloth they make, and its magical properties; according to the tailors, only those who are truly wise can see the cloth. The emperor must have a suit of this remarkable cloth. The question is, can he see it? Written by Hans Christian Andersen and read by Ed McKinnon. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED

Jorinda and Jorindel. Written by The Brothers Grimm and read by Bobbi Borgo. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED

An evil lord decrees that all elderly people must die. But if a society loses its aged members, does it also lose its wisdom? PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED

This classic tale of self-giving comes to life with illustrative music. The whole family will enjoy this enhanced story! Written by Oscar Wilde and read by Edward J. Roberts. Music composed by John Wojtechko.

Most people know about the charitable works of St. Vincent de Paul; however, few people know about his remarkable maritime adventure. Pirates, prison, and more! It’s all here in this surprising story. Written by Charlotte M. Yonge and read by Tony Chiappetta.