The Palace of Stories

Once there was a boy who could not bear to be without his teddy bear and insisted on taking him everywhere he went. One day, however, he left him in the High Street, with rather unexpected results.... This story explores themes such as losing/ finding, adventure and fun. Read an article about this story here :  Teddy Bear Lost

Once there was a boy who could not bear to be without his teddy bear and insisted on taking him everywhere he went. One day, however, he left him at the supermarket, with rather unexpected results... This story explores themes such as losing/ finding, adventure and fun. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

As the Teddy Bear rowed towards the shore he could already hear the gathered crowds cheering, "hail to the King! The King has returned!"... This story explores themes such as mystery, adventure and transformation. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

A sailor finds a baby crying on the sands of a tiny deserted island. No sooner does he take her up in his arms and attempt to comfort her than the island vanishes beneath the waves.... This story explores themes such as authenticity, belonging and family.  Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

Once there was an apple who wanted nothing more than to be sweetness in someone's mouth and nourishment in their belly. But when she finally falls from the tree she rolls under a bush, where nobody can see her! Only the kindness of a little cat helps her fulfil her heart's desire. This story explores themes such as interconnection and service. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories....

This is the story of a baby elephant who cannot keep out of danger! Even as the rest of the herd sleeps, she slips away to the watering hole to drink, little realising that the tiger is following close behind her all the way. Who will save her now? This story explores themes such as courage and strength. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

Once there was a hot air balloon that desperately wanted to be free. He tried floating away a few times, but when he ended up tied to a pushchair he needed to try something that had never been done before... This story explores themes such as freedom and manifestation. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

A boy loved playing practical jokes on people. In fact he loved this so much that he decided he needed to up his game and get even better at it. So he goes to visit a witch to ask her for a magic spell that would make his tricks even more fun. The witch fulfils his wish, but not in the way he was expecting! This story explores themes such as magic, courage, kindness and fun. Visit Palace of Storie...

The Beast, who was always demanding things to eat and drink and saying "Yuk!" and "Disgusting!" in return, learns to say please and thank you, and has the best day he's ever had! This story explores themes such as kindness and consideration. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

One day a little girl discovered an old woman living in the forest in a cottage filled with magical gems. What sort of magic was in those gems? Story-magic! Each one of them was filled with stories, and just the right stories for whoever most needed them…. Music by Leo and Sundara Sofer This story explores themes such as storytelling, magic, healing and wisdom. Read an article about this story her...

One day Joe, who has sold pretzels on the same street corner for as long as anyone can remember, finds that his oven isn't working. But the idea of having nothing to give his regular customers is so unappealing that Joe goes out and stands there nonetheless. Only when the first of his regulars asks him for a pretzel does the unexpected happen... This story explores themes such as empathy, sharing,...

A girl always had a little bird following her around. Wherever she was, whatever she was doing, this little bird seemed to want to get her attention.  But although she tried to fathom what it had to say, she couldn’t understand its singing. Meanwhile, her friends had noticed her talking to a bird, and started making fun of her. Her teachers scolded her for being late for her lessons. She was getti...

A girl discovers her grandfather reading his “Beauty Book”, a scrapbook where he keeps mementos of the most beautiful and meaningful moments of his life. At the end of telling her the stories therein he makes a sketch of her and puts it in the Beauty Book too!  But the girl is confused. “Why would he make a picture of me, just reading his book? What’s so beautiful about that?” She only answers tha...

One day, on her way to market, the farmer found a thin young girl standing by the side of the road. “Please miss, you’ve got so much food on your cart! Could you share some with me and my family, we’re all starving hungry!” What happens next doesn’t just help the girl and her family, it changes the farmer’s life too! Music by Leo and Sundara Sofer This story explores themes such as sharing, miracl...

A carpenter makes a pair of crutches for a customer and finds that they have a life of their own... This story explores themes such as trust, inspiration, purpose and nature. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

Once there was a fish who wanted to fly. Oh how he wanted to fly! But no-one could tell him how to do so. No-one, that is, until a wise old fish tells him the secret. But that is only the beginning of his adventures... Music by Sundara Sofer This story explores themes such as sharing, belonging, purpose and humility. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

One day the King’s gardener finds gold in the most unexpected place while tending the palace gardens. Should he tell the King or keep it to himself?  This story explores themes such as sharing, spirituality and purpose.  Read an article about this story here :  The Gardener’s Golden Grass Clippings  

An old woman sat stitching a handkerchief, not realising what a story she was setting in motion... This story explores themes such as mystery, magic and storytelling. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

A German Fairy Tale. Once there was a girl whose stepmother hated her and set her the most impossible tasks. But the girl is helped by a fairy godmother who sets her on the path to happiness and fulfilment.  This story explores themes such as courage, honesty and love. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

Once there was a witch who got up to no end of mischief in her town, causing people all kinds of unhappiness. One day, a clever sheriff decides to show her that there are more satisfying things she could be doing with her magic. This story explores themes such as love and kindness. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

An old woman lives all by herself and is full of loneliness. None of her children or her grandchildren come to visit her any more, and in desperation she goes to a witch who is famous for potions that can change anything. But can she change the old woman's loneliness?... This story explores themes such as interconnection, nature and belonging. Read an article about this story here :  Surrounded by...

Once there was a boy who could not bear to be without his teddy bear and insisted on taking him everywhere he went. One day, however, he left him on the common near his house, with rather unexpected results... This story explores themes such as losing/ finding, resourcefulness, adventure and fun. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

One day the boy found a buried chest of treasure in his garden. Inside is treasure beyond his wildest dreams. But when he puts on a ring and goes back to his house, something very unexpected occurs.... This story explores themes such as authenticity and spirituality. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.palaceofstories.com

Once a little girl asked a dragon to help her and her mother heat their little home, where the fire had gone out and they hadn't any more wood. He comes and blows fire into her stove, but by the morning her stove is cold again, and the dragon starts longing for a way of helping her that's more long-lasting... This story explores themes such as love, lasting contribution, kindness and service. Visi...

Once there was a "dream doctor" who could help people bring their dreams to life. But one day a young woman comes into his office and says "you'll never help me! My dream is too hard!" But not only does he help her, but she helps him, in ways he could never have predicted.  This story explores themes such as manifestation, healing, remembering and service. Visit Palace of Stories : https://www.pal...