Aunt Blanche’s Story Corner

Episode 161 - The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde

A beautifully touching story about a Giant who learns the joy of sharing his garden when he allows a mysterious child to play there.  The “Child” later returns to take the Giant to his home in Paradise.

Episode 160 - "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Anderson.

Episode 159 - The Voyage to the Star Kingdom by Anne Riley

This beautiful, inspired allegory of life after death is written so that a child can understand the story and see the happy ending in the Star Kingdom.  An adult will see much more in this story of trust and faith in  the Star King.   “Inspired by a real-life family, Voyage to the Star Kingdom is a vivid reminder that our stories don’t end with death, and that the King is indeed making all things new.” Anne Riley.

Episode 158 - An encore presentation of "The Very Worried Sparrow" by Meryl Doney.

Episode 157 - "The Shrewd Farmer's Story" from The Great Fairytale Classics, Volume Two.

Episode 156 - The Resurrection story of Jesus Christ from the New Living Translation version of the Bible.

Episode 155 - "The Egg That Wouldn't Hatch" and "The Secret Garden of Easter Eggs."

Episode 154 - The Tale of the Bear, The Red Dragon, and The Story of Creation in the Book of Genesis.

Episode 153 - "The Lighthouse Boy" by Richard Schneider.

Episode 152 - The Snow Queen