Storytime with Kray

Send us Fan Mail Alice observes two footmen, one resembling a fish and the other a frog, discussing an invitation for the Duchess. She enters a kitchen filled with pepper smoke, where the Duchess nurses a constantly sneezing baby and a grinning Cheshire Cat sits by the fire. The cook throws dishes, and the Duchess is rude to Alice when asked about the Cat's grin.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Alice meets a philosophical Caterpillar who challenges her identity and asks her to recite a poem. He then informs her that eating parts of the mushroom he is on will alter her size. After several attempts to control her size, she has a confusing encounter with a Pigeon who mistakes her for a serpent. Alice eventually returns to her normal height and then shrinks again to approach...

Send us Fan Mail The White Rabbit mistakes Alice for his housemaid and sends her on an errand. Alice enters his house and drinks from a bottle, causing her to grow until she fills the house, leading to the Rabbit and other creatures trying to dislodge her. She escapes by eating a magical cake that shrinks her and finds herself in a wood, encountering a large puppy.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail To get dry, the creatures participate in a Caucus-Race, where everyone wins prizes. Alice distributes comfits and receives a thimble as her prize.  The Mouse attempts to tell its history, but Alice's repeated mentions of her cat, Dinah, cause the Mouse and other animals to leave.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Alice grows to an enormous size, and her tears create a large pool. She then shrinks rapidly after picking up a fan, falls into her own pool of tears, and encounters a Mouse whom she inadvertently offends by discussing cats. Other creatures also fall into the pool, and they all swim to shore together.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Lewis Carroll | 1865 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland began on a “golden afternoon” in 1862, when Charles Dodgson, the Oxford mathematician known as Lewis Carroll, told an improvised tale to 10-year-old Alice Liddell as they rowed along the River Isis. Her excitement pushed him to write it down, eventually leading to the 1865 publication with John Tenniel’s now-iconic illustration...

Send us Fan Mail Alice follows a White Rabbit down a hole and finds herself in a peculiar hall with many locked doors. After experimenting with a "DRINK ME" bottle that shrinks her and an "EAT ME" cake that makes her grow, she is determined to reach a beautiful garden.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The child, now called Snow-white, shares a tender moment with Mark, affirming her love and his eternal role as her "own dwarf," regardless of her growing older. The chapter concludes with them walking through the peaceful wood, and Mark standing in silent prayer under the buttonwood tree, his life now guided by the child's presence. Notable Quotes: "Always and...

Send us Fan Mail The child continues her happy life with Mark in the woods, counting his money and asking endless questions, seemingly unaware of the external world. Meanwhile, Miss Tyler, her former governess, is actively seeking the child's guardians, and a powerful "Queen's Mirror" (an influential woman) shows a keen interest in finding the child, hinting at an impending lar...

Send us Fan Mail Mark, often referred to as the dwarf, grapples with the encroaching outside world, despite his deep affection for the child. His actions, like refusing to wear conventional clothes, illustrate his internal conflict between his reclusive existence and the looming return of his past, signaling that their peaceful life may be threatened. Notable Quotes: "Have I no right to keep...

Send us Fan Mail The child realizes her dress is very dirty and asks Mark for a new one. Mark searches through his belongings, finding no suitable clothing, but then locates an old, beautifully embroidered pale blue silk shawl in a carved chest. He looks at it grimly before the child's impatient calls interrupt his thoughts, implying he will use it for her. Notable Quotes: "Once upon a t...

Send us Fan Mail After an exciting meal, Mark and the child go to milk a cow, which the child repeatedly questions if it is "real" or transforms into a princess. The child recounts giving away her money to a man with a black shirt, leading to her punishment and escape from Miss Tyler. During their outing, the child falls into a pond, getting her clothes soaked, but Mark carries her home...

Send us Fan Mail Mark's business agent, Phillips, visits him in the wood, expressing frustration over Mark's neglect of his affairs and his reclusive life. Phillips delivers papers for Mark to sign and reluctantly shares news from their past, while Mark shows disinterest in his old life, prioritizing the child's needs. Mark then asks Phillips to procure several unusual items, includ...

Send us Fan Mail The next morning, the child is full of questions for Mark, especially about his birds, whom he calls to feed from his hands. Mark then asks the child about her mother and if she should return home, which upsets her. They share a moment of connection over their shared dislike of Miss Tyler. Notable Quotes: "How many birds have you got, dwarf?" — The Child "Did you sl...

Send us Fan Mail The child, having entered the house and started eating, is interrupted by a man she initially believes is a dwarf. He is kind and shares his meal, correcting her assumption that there are seven dwarfs, and the child explains she ran away from her caretaker, Miss Tyler. The man, who introduces himself as Mark, eventually shares that he also came to the woods to escape unpleasant pe...

Send us Fan Mail A child, tired of walking along a dusty road, discovers a small river and joyfully wades in it. She then enters a wood, feeling lost but not afraid, and determines to find a "House in the Wood" like those in her fairy tales, particularly a "Dwarf House." She eventually stumbles upon the house described in Chapter I, believing it to be the home of the Seven Dwar...

Send us Fan Mail SNOW-WHITE OR, THE HOUSE IN THE WOOD. by Laura E. Richards | 1900 Step back to the turn of the 20th century to discover a different kind of fairy tale. We are going to explore "Snow-White; or, The House in the Wood" by Laura E. Richards. This uplifting version replaces the dark themes of the original with a narrative of adventure, empathy, and the powerful bonds of frien...

Send us Fan Mail This chapter describes a secluded stone house nestled deeply within an ancient, vibrant wood, half-covered with creepers. It is surrounded by various trees, including a vast buttonwood tree with a hollow large enough to shelter two or three people. The woods are teeming with birds and animals, suggesting a deep connection between any inhabitant and the wildwood creatures. Notable...

Send us Fan Mail The news of Peter Rabbit's new family spreads, making the Old Briar-patch the most interesting place for all creatures. Peter's friends visit, finding him proud and happy, while Mrs. Peter is happy but also anxious due to the presence of predators like Reddy Fox, Old Man Coyote, Redtail the Hawk, and Hooty the Owl, whose hungry eyes make her shiver.  Peter, ever optimist...

Send us Fan Mail Blacky the Crow, despite his reputation for mischief, possesses exceptionally sharp eyes. Flying over the Old Briar-patch, he recalls Jenny Wren's gossip about "great news." He flies lower and spots Peter looking worried, then sees Mrs. Peter. To his astonishment, he spots something more under a thick sweet-briar bush.  With a hoarse chuckle, he flies off, shrieking...

Send us Fan Mail Jenny Wren's gossip about a "secret" in the Old Briar-patch spreads, drawing many curious visitors to Peter. Peter cleverly deflects their questions without revealing anything.  However, Reddy Fox, with his keen senses, visits. He acts friendly, avoids direct questions, and subtly uses his superior sense of smell to detect a stronger scent of rabbit in a specific sp...

Send us Fan Mail On her way home, Jenny Wren encounters Jimmy Skunk and, despite her promise, can't resist hinting at "great news" in the Old Briar-patch, though she won't reveal details. Jimmy, intrigued by her unusual excitement, decides to visit Peter.  He finds Peter uncommonly happy, who inadvertently confirms there's "great news" by mentioning Mrs. Peter. P...

Send us Fan Mail Jenny Wren, a well-known busybody, is upset to be the last to learn of Peter Rabbit's return with Mrs. Peter. Eager to discover the "great news," she secretly observes Peter, who is smiling contentedly.  She finds Mrs. Peter hidden under a sweet-briar bush and, bursting with excitement, rushes back to Peter, confirming the "splendid" news. Peter, wanting t...

Send us Fan Mail Mistah Mocker the Mockingbird arrives at the Green Meadows and decides to visit Mrs. Peter, who is feeling homesick. Hidden in vines, Mistah Mocker imitates the voices of Mrs. Peter's old friends, making her believe a surprise party is happening.  When she discovers it's just him, she is disappointed. Mistah Mocker, feeling ashamed, apologizes and promises to sing for he...

Send us Fan Mail Peter is relieved to have escaped Old Man Coyote, while Mrs. Peter, who witnessed his near-capture, is terrified. She bravely warns Peter by thumping the ground, signaling him to stay hidden. Old Man Coyote, frustrated by her vigilance, snarls and leaves.  Mrs. Peter then scolds Peter for his heedlessness. Peter, confused by Old Man Coyote's behavior, struggles to reconcile a...