Now playing Season 1, Episode 2 — Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse
October 17, 2017
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UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.
American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.
A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.
Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?
The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.
A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.
A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.
Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.
Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?
When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.
Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.
A clever fox and a simple fox become friends after they encounter a hunter’s trap in this classic story ready by British singer Aston Merygold.
A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?
A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.
A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.
A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.
In this classic story, a man decides to spend all his time trying to turn earth into gold rather than work. Luckily, his wife has a plan.
When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.
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English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.
Bollywood actor and comedian Vir Das reads this classic story about a hunter who must hide from a princess in order to win her hand in marriage.
A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.
A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.
A naughty prince gets in trouble for knocking over an old woman’s pot of beans. Thankfully, his magical beloved is on hand to help.
A wise man who has read every book and speaks every language heals a king, but jealous forces are at play in this mystical story.
While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.
When a man helps a tiger out of a pit, it falls to a passing rabbit to make an important decision. Discover what happens next in this classic tale.
Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.
Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.
All is not what it seems in the jungle at night, as a tiger finds out in this classic story read by Malaysian astronaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor.
Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.
In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.
A lazy son learns to be more like his hardworking brother when he spends his father’s money and ends up sleeping with the pigs.
Two rabbits think they’re in luck when a fox offers to mend their blanket, but they find out you should never make a deal with a fox!
Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.
Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.
Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.
Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.
What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.
British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.
Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.
Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.
American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.
Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.
A greedy old woman gets a nasty surprise when she takes advantage of a friendly golden swan. Australian actress and model Alyssa Sutherland reads this classic tale.
Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.
Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.
A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.
When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.
Access to reliable light can mean access to greater opportunities, to employment, and to education. In celebration of light and the joy of reading, Shell #makethefuture and GravityLight have collated a set of 50 classic stories from around the world.
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.
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