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by Nicola Ward, Evan Wiebe
Welcome to the Old Library, where real-life cousins Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller spin classic folk tales, bedtime stories, and true stories about real-life legends. Each episode runs 10-20 minutes. Perfect for curious kids ages 5-12 and parents at bedtime, car rides, and screen-free time. Creators: Nicola Ward & Evan Wiebe Produced by Ocorda Sound
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- 6 days ago17 min
The Velveteen Rabbit, Part 2
A little Velveteen Rabbit discovers how much of a difference love can make in the second half of this story, as told by Nicola. Deprecatus has more questions about haircuts.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
- 1 weeks ago15 min
The Velveteen Rabbit
A well-loved stuffy causes a stir among the other toys. Find out why Margery Williams' story remains so iconic in today's story as told by the amazing Nicola Ward! Meanwhile, Deprecatus just came back from a haircut.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
- 2 weeks ago14 min
The 12 Dancing Princesses
When princesses show up during the day with very very worn shoes and twinkles in their eyes, some people decide they need to get to the bottom of it. Meanwhile Deprecatus has flexed his Barista skills at the Old Library. A classic folk tale from the Brothers Grimm.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
- 3 weeks ago9 min
The Leap Frog
Join us for a classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen about a contest between a flea, a grasshopper, and a frog! Meanwhile, old Blunderface wants to see a cat jump at least once.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
- Sep 1, 202610 min
The Elves And The Shoemaker
A shoemaker notices that some of his work is being done for him. So what does he do? Find out in today's story. Who could be sneaking around his shop? Meanwhile someone seems to have snuck around the old library a bit too.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
- Aug 25, 202618 min
The Beatles!
All about four lads from Liverpool: John, Paul, George, and Ringo, and how they became the biggest band of all time. For this episode, all you need is Nicola... To spin the tale of how it all happened. Meanwhile, there's a lot you can do with a pile of hardcover books.Visit us on instagram @storiesfromnowandthen, or join our newsletter on storiesfromnowandthen.comOh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNRNarrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com
- Aug 19, 202618 min
The Dragon Tamers, Part 4
We wrap our journey through Edith Nesbit's world of dragons today - thanks for listening along! And of course you'll get a cool dragon fact along with (courtesy of Baby Blunderface).Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.comOh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNRNarrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com
- Aug 15, 202613 min
The Dragon Tamers, Part 3
We had a dragon in the picture, but now a new bad guy enters the chat? Uh oh. Hopefully John the Blacksmith can think of something. Meanwhile Baby Blunderface sends someone to fill in for a Dragon Fact.Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.comOh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNRNarrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com
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About Stories From Now And Then
Welcome to the Old Library, where real-life cousins Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller spin classic folk tales, bedtime stories, and true stories about real-life legends. Each episode runs 10-20 minutes. Perfect for curious kids ages 5-12 and parents at bedtime, car rides, and screen-free time. Creators: Nicola Ward & Evan Wiebe Produced by Ocorda Sound
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