Rebecca Reads

The Elephant’s Child

Another story and poem from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories. This one tells how the Elephant got his trunk.

Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets Into a Tight Spot

One of the beloved stories from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.

Snow White and Rose Red

Another wonderful story collected by the Brothers Grimm. Not the Snow White you're used to, but a lot of magical elements.

Kisa the Cat

Today's story comes from Iceland. It is a great story of kindness and friendship.

Don Quixote and Two Armies

We continue the story of Don Quixote. Today he encounters two armies...of sheep.

Don Quixote and the Monks

We continue the story of Don Quixote. Today he encounters some monks and sleeps with goatherds.

Don Quixote and the Windmills

In today's story, our hero is knighted and encounters some windmills.

Don Quixote Starts His Quest

We are embarking on some of the stories of Don Quixote de la Mancha. This week is how he came to be Don Quixote and his first foray into the world.

The Golden Beetle, Part 2

The conclusion of The Golden Beetle, an origin tale from China.

The Golden Beetle, Part 1

An origin story from China.