46 The Ugly Duckling: A Journey to Belonging

48 Rumpelstiltskin: The Gold-Spinning Secret

Welcome back to Storytime with Lucky Podcast as we read the classic tale 'Rumpelstiltskin.' A poor miller’s daughter is forced by a greedy king to spin straw into gold; a mysterious little man appears and does the work in exchange for her jewelry and, later, a promise of her first child. When the queen tries to keep her baby, the little man gives her three days to guess his name. A faithful servant overhears his song in the woods, reveals the name, and the queen saves her child, living happily ever after.

47 Little Nutbrown Hare's Big Adventure

Welcome back to Story time with Lucky Podcast. Little Nutbrown Hare slips away to explore while Big Nutbrown Hare is busy. He discovers a puddle reflection, plays with his shadow, and climbs Cloudy Mountain where he meets a new friend named Tipps. They have a joyful day of playing and hide-and-seek, but Tipps disappears before Little Nutbrown Hare must return home. Later, Big Nutbrown Hare recognizes Tipps as the snowy hare from the mountain, and Little Nutbrown Hare is happy to have found a friend.

46 The Ugly Duckling: A Journey to Belonging

Welcome back to Storytime with Lucky Podcast. In this episode we hear the classic tale of an ugly duckling who is teased and leaves home, endures a lonely winter, and discovers he is actually a beautiful swan. He finds acceptance and happiness when he joins other swans and learns he belongs.

45 The Pied Piper Returns: The Hole in the Hill

Welcome back to Storytime with Lucky Podcast. In this episode we read "The Hole in the Hill" , a dark fairy tale about Hamlin, where a mysterious piper rids the town of rats but is betrayed and retaliates by leading the children away. We also read "All Alone",  a gentle story about Toby the dog who gets left behind on holiday, searches through the fog, and is joyfully reunited with his friend Rose.

44 A River's Birthday Surprise

Welcome back to Story time with Lucky Podcast. Today we read "Winnie the Pooh's Happy Birthday to You," where Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin, and friends set out to celebrate a mysterious birthday. After much excitement and confusion over whose birthday it is, they discover the river is the one to celebrate. Join them for parties, cakes, games, and a joyful boat race to end the day.