
Shell Bedtime Stories
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.
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- Ep 1
1.Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise
17-10-2017UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.
- Ep 2
2.Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse
17-10-2017Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.
- Ep 3
3.Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse
25-10-2017American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.
- Ep 4
4.The Fox and the Crow
21-11-2017A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.
- Ep 5
5.The Rabbit and the Fox
21-11-2017Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?
- Ep 6
6.The Sandalwood Princess
21-11-2017The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.
- Ep 7
7.The Crafty Jackal
21-11-2017A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.
- Ep 8
8.The Turtle and the Monkey
21-11-2017A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.
- Ep 9
9.The Clever Rooster
21-11-2017Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.
- Ep 10
10.The Pea Emperor
21-11-2017Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?
- Ep 11
11.The Rolling Rice Balls
21-11-2017When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.
- Ep 12
12.Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll
21-11-2017Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.
- Ep 13
13.Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes
10-11-2017A 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.
- Ep 14
14.The Scared Hunters
10-11-2017A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?
- Ep 15
15.The Wise Student
10-11-2017A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.
- Ep 16
16.The Lame Dog
10-11-2017A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.
- Ep 17
17.The Swan Queen
10-11-2017A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.
- Ep 18
18.The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold
10-11-2017In 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.
- Ep 19
19.The Miser And The Judge
10-11-2017When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.
- Ep 20
20.The Forbidden Chamber
10-11-2017 - Ep 21
21.JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot
10-11-2017English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.
- Ep 22
22.Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare
10-11-2017Bollywood 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.
- Ep 23
23.The Magpie And The Fox
2.003-11-2017A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.
- Ep 24
24.The Magic Garden Of The Poor
03-11-2017A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.
- Ep 25
25.The Dove
03-11-2017A naughty prince gets in trouble for knocking over an old woman’s pot of beans. Thankfully, his magical beloved is on hand to help.
- Ep 26
26.The Book Of Spells
03-11-2017A wise man who has read every book and speaks every language heals a king, but jealous forces are at play in this mystical story.
- Ep 27
27.The Wicked Woman
03-11-2017While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.
- Ep 28
28.Judge Rabbit
03-11-2017When 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.
- Ep 29
29.The Twelve Brothers
03-11-2017Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.
- Ep 30
30.Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud
03-11-2017Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.
- Ep 31
31.Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake
03-11-2017All 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.
- Ep 32
32.Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker
30-10-2017Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.
- Ep 33
33.The Orphan And The Man In The Moon
30-10-2017In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.
- Ep 34
34.The Lazy Son
30-10-2017A lazy son learns to be more like his hardworking brother when he spends his father’s money and ends up sleeping with the pigs.
- Ep 35
35.The Fox And The Blanket
30-10-2017Two 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!
- Ep 36
36.The Boy Who Cried Wolf
30-10-2017Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.
- Ep 37
37.The Monkey Builder
30-10-2017Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.
- Ep 38
38.Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring
30-10-2017Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.
- Ep 39
39.Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter
30-10-2017Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.
- Ep 40
40.Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck
30-10-2017What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.
- Ep 41
41.Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses
25-10-2017British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.
- Ep 42
42.Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes
25-10-2017Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.
- Ep 43
43.Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell
25-10-2017Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.
- Ep 44
44.Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich
25-10-2017American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.
- Ep 45
45.Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin
25-10-2017Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.
- Ep 46
46.Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan
25-10-2017A 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.
- Ep 47
47.Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach
25-10-2017Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.
- Ep 48
48.Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat
25-10-2017Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.
- Ep 49
49.Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride
25-10-2017A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.
- Ep 50
50.The Lost Bean
21-11-2017When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.
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