Audio diaries and very unprofessional commentary of Owl and Pussycat, as they wander over land and sea on various adventures.
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Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling tells a classic, well loved story. Perfect listening for children, families, schools and anyone who just loves a good tale!
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Episode 7: 'The Elves and the Shoemaker' Christmas Special
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Hello, I'm Amanda, and in this episode I tell my version of the story: ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’ originally written by The Brothers Grimm. This is one of the few fairy tales with a Christmas theme, and my story features three very helpful singing elves who come to the aid of a kind-hearted shoemaker and his wife, just when they need it the most…
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In this episode, Amanda tells the story of The Baker’s Daughter This is an old English Folk Tale about a Baker’s daughter who pays a magical price for her lack of kindness. It’s a little bit spooky this one, so if you are listening with young children it may not be the best episode for bedtime! Having said that, children do love a spooky tale! . I’…
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Episode 5: 'The Owl and the Pussycat' and 'The Quangle Wangle's Hat'
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In this episode, Amanda tells TWO classic stories: ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ and ‘The Quangle Wangle’s Hat’ Both stories are nonsense poems by Edward Lear. They are full of fabulous creatures, invented words and imaginary places. They are perfect to tickle both little minds and big minds alike! While these stories are not traditional tales in the …
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In this episode, Amanda tells the classic fairy tale of The Enormous Turnip. When Farmer Macdonald begins to harvest his turnips, he sees one turnip has grown bigger than all the rest. In fact, it is the biggest turnip he has ever seen and he’s going to need a lot of help to pull this one out! The Enormous Turnip is a cumulative tale and its simpli…
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In this episode, Amanda tells the classic fairy tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff "Who's that trip-trapping over MY bridge?" When a bridge is built over the river, a herd of goats is excited to finally be able to cross to the lush green grass on the other side. That is until a greedy troll, who's favourite food is goat, moves in underneath it. Lu…
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Episode 2: Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
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In this episode, Amanda tells the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. When Little Red Riding Hood goes to visit her Grandmother, she encounters a cunning wolf along the way. Having found out where Grandmother lives, he intends to eat both little Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother for his lunch! But has the wolf bitten off more than he can c…
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In this episode, Amanda tells the story of Nail Soup, based on an old Scandinavian folk tale.... When an old tramp stumbles across a cottage in a forest on a cold Winters night, he asks the old woman who lives there for a bed and to warm his toes by her fire. Reluctantly she agrees. In return for her hospitality, he offers to make Nail Soup! All he…
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Pics for this episode, and the Nauticapedia page for DMII, which we will ask them to update soon. Also, the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre's video featuring our shenanigans!
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Europe 2019 - Episode 05: Aalsmeer Flower Auction and a Mystery Train
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Final episode of the European trip. See pics for this episode here. Also, here's the link to the mystery train! Here's where the White Hart of Wytham is. Music by Lobo Loco.
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Europe 2019 - Episode 04: Amsterdam, Stadskanaal, Exloo
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See pics for this episode here. Also, note that Owl misspoke, because he's old: it was Charlie, not Rachel, that petitioned that crowd so well to get us to the wedding on time. The resort we stayed in is the Fletcher Wellness-Hotel De Hunzebergen. Music by Lobo Loco.
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Europe 2019 - Episode 03: Weesp and Amsterdam
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See pics for this episode here. Music by Lobo Loco.
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Europe 2019 - Episode 02: Shite Grocery Stores Part 2
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See pics for this episode here. Music by Lobo Loco.
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Europe 2019 - Episode 01: Shite Grocery Stores Part 1
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See pics for this episode here. Music by Lobo Loco. OK, we have since found out that Tesco's is a pretty fine grocery store, just not the one we found in Oxford.
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Rosé By The River: Limoges Holiday, June 2019
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In this trip, Owl, Pussycat, and Tiny Meow go to Limoges. Owl was invited to read poetry the Sport Literature Association's week-long conference at the University of Limoges. Rad, spacey French music by Tôle Froide (track: Autodétruisez-vous; album: Commune Oreille explore La Souterraine).
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Episode 5 - Kelowna to Victoria - Owl & Pussycat's Great Canadian Roadtrip
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Owl and Pussycat (and Teddy Edward) are driving from Quebec City to Victoria, BC. This is a very unscripted audio diary of their strange ways.We gab about Kelowna's Rotary Centre for the Arts (rotarycentreforthearts.com), and artist Crystal Przybille (sites.google.com/site/crystalprzybille/).
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Episode 4 - Keewatin to Moose Jaw - Owl & Pussycat's Great Canadian Roadtrip
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Owl and Pussycat (and Teddy Edward) are driving from Quebec City to Victoria, BC. This is a very unscripted audio diary of their strange ways.
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Episode 3 - Tobermory to Kenora - Owl & Pussycat's Great Canadian Roadtrip
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Owl and Pussycat (and Teddy Edward) are driving from Quebec City to Victoria, BC. This is a very unscripted audio diary of their strange ways.
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Episode 2 - Windsor to Owen Sound - Owl & Pussycat's Great Canadian Roadtrip
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Owl and Pussycat (and Teddy Edward) are driving from Quebec City to Victoria, BC. This is a very unscripted audio diary of their strange ways.The name of the memorial that we mention (incorrectly on number of levels!) is the Landscape of Nations: The Six Nations and Native Allies Commemorative Memorial. See www.landscapeofnations.com/…
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Episode 1 - Quebec City to Ottawa - Owl & Pussycat's Great Canadian Roadtrip
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Owl and Pussycat (and Teddy Edward) are driving from Quebec City to Victoria, BC. This is a very unscripted audio diary of their strange ways.
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