Shell Bedtime Stories

Shell Bedtime Stories

2017 · Animation, Family, Kids · 1 Season · 50 Episodes · 10.0

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.

Episodes

E11. Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise2017-10-17UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.E22. Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse2017-10-17Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.E33. Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse2017-10-25American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.E44. The Fox and the Crow2017-11-21A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.E55. The Rabbit and the Fox2017-11-21Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?E66. The Sandalwood Princess2017-11-21The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.E77. The Crafty Jackal2017-11-21A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.E88. The Turtle and the Monkey2017-11-21A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.E99. The Clever Rooster2017-11-21Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.E1010. The Pea Emperor2017-11-21Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?E1111. The Rolling Rice Balls2017-11-21When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.E1212. Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll2017-11-21Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.E1313. Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes2017-11-10A 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.E1414. The Scared Hunters2017-11-10A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?E1515. The Wise Student2017-11-10A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.E1616. The Lame Dog2017-11-10A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.E1717. The Swan Queen2017-11-10A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.E1818. The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold2017-11-10In 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.E1919. The Miser And The Judge2017-11-10When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.E2020. The Forbidden Chamber2017-11-10 E2121. JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot2017-11-10English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.E2222. Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare2017-11-10Bollywood 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.E2323. The Magpie And The Fox2017-11-03 · 2.0A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.E2424. The Magic Garden Of The Poor2017-11-03A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.E2525. The Dove2017-11-03A naughty prince gets in trouble for knocking over an old woman’s pot of beans. Thankfully, his magical beloved is on hand to help.E2626. The Book Of Spells2017-11-03A wise man who has read every book and speaks every language heals a king, but jealous forces are at play in this mystical story.E2727. The Wicked Woman2017-11-03While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.E2828. Judge Rabbit2017-11-03When 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.E2929. The Twelve Brothers2017-11-03Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.E3030. Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud2017-11-03Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.E3131. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake2017-11-03All 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.E3232. Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker2017-10-30Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.E3333. The Orphan And The Man In The Moon2017-10-30In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.E3434. The Lazy Son2017-10-30A lazy son learns to be more like his hardworking brother when he spends his father’s money and ends up sleeping with the pigs.E3535. The Fox And The Blanket2017-10-30Two 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!E3636. The Boy Who Cried Wolf2017-10-30Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.E3737. The Monkey Builder2017-10-30Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.E3838. Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring2017-10-30Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.E3939. Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter2017-10-30Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.E4040. Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck2017-10-30What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.E4141. Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses2017-10-25British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.E4242. Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes2017-10-25Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.E4343. Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell2017-10-25Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.E4444. Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich2017-10-25American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.E4545. Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin2017-10-25Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.E4646. Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan2017-10-25A 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.E4747. Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach2017-10-25Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.E4848. Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat2017-10-25Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.E4949. Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride2017-10-25A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.E5050. The Lost Bean2017-11-21When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.