In 'A Legend of the Willow Tree' we find a tale of the compassion of an old willow and the hubris of a stately bamboo.
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Ep. 1088 - The Topaz Story Book - Why the Autumn Leaves are Red
'Why the Autumn Leaves are Red' is one of those special kinds of origin stories that you really should listen to first before you share it with children. It's a little on the violent side.
Ep. 1085 - The Topaz Story Book - Queen Aster
Every so often in "The Topaz Story Book" we get a treat from a rather famous author. Today's tale of 'Queen Aster' comes from Louisa May Alcott.
Ep. 1084 - The Topaz Story Book - Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock; A Legend of the Gentian
Today's tales are about two flowers with magnificent properties, 'Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock' and 'A Legend of the Gentian'.
Ep. 1083 - The Topaz Story Book - Wild Asters; Silver-Rod
We begin the week with a lovely poem about the wild Aster and what can only be described as a love letter to the Silver-Rod.
Ep. 1082 - The Topaz Story Book - The Little Weed + Golden-Rod and Purple Aster
We're finishing the week with two stories today, including another origin tale for the golden-rod that is a much, much darker version.
Ep. 1081 - The Topaz Story Book - A Legend of the Golden-Rod
Today brings us the origin of the golden-rod, a magnificent autumnal flower, and a bonus poem by author Anna E. Skinner.
Ep. 1080 - The Topaz Story Book - The King's Candles
This is a week of origins, and we start off with how the King's Candles got their name.
Ep. 1078 - The Topaz Story Book - The Story of the Opal
Today's fairytale is an origin story for the opal, but also an extremely sad love story between two fairies.
Ep. 1077 - The Topaz Story Book - The Gay Little King
'The Gay Little King' is the story of the adventures of a young boy named Jaimie and a little maple, transformed into the little king.