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Whoever called the lion "the king of the jungle" clearly hadn't met Tenduay the leopard. Tenduay has ten times the appetite of lion, and hunting skills to match. In fact, the devastation he's causing to the jungle is so great that the other animals are forced to agree to an uncomfortable arrangement... This recording is copyright © 2021 Epic Tales. Chip & Korky: Cracklin' Capers and all associated scripts and artwork is held by Chip Colquhoun and Korky Paul, except where created by our...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers as they discuss how to teach with this week's Epic Tale for fun and effective learning. This week's tale is an Indian folk tale set in the heart of the jungle. To discuss the many Learning Outcomes in the story – from biomes to potato printing – Epic storyteller Chip is joined by Helen, an EYFS-KS1 teacher from Buckinghamshire; Kelly, a former KS2 teacher from Cambridgeshire; and Janina, a storyteller and mum. Find the story at...

Kind-hearted Urashima is exactly the kind of person you'd like to have around. He cares for his family, and indeed everyone on his street in Japan, and even rescues a turtle from the absent-minded actions of some children on the beach. But even Urashima is surprised when the ocean chooses to reward his good deeds... This recording is copyright © 2021 Epic Tales. "Chip & Korky: Cracklin' Capers" and all associated scripts and artwork is held by Chip Colquhoun and Korky Paul, except where...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers as they discuss how to draw out Learning Outcomes from this week's Epic Tale with fun and engaging activities. We're kicking off Season 3 with style! Korky Paul has joined the Epic Illustrating team, and has launched our first Epic Tale of 2021 with vibrant scenes of an underwater kingdom. To discuss the many Learning Outcomes in the story – from anime to Venn diagrams – Epic storyteller Chip is joined by Helen, an EYFS-KS1 teacher from...

The Epic Learning Podcast is back for a third season... and with a very special and magical addition to the team! In this bonus episode, Epic Storyteller Chip Colquhoun lets you know what's in store – and how you can access a very special free gift* just for listening to this podcast... For further info and to access your free gift, start at epictales.co.uk/learning *Purchase necessary. Subject to availability. Offer is limited to the first 400 subscribers to purchase an Epic Educator...

Like many Mexicans, Lola's village celebrates the Posada – a traditional Christmas parade full of song. Lola is especially excited about this year, as she will play Mary and ride atop her pet donkey Don Pedro! But her joy rapidly disappears when she learns that Don Pedro won't be allowed in the church with the rest of the village. Angry tears lead to Lola lying with a twisted ankle on a muddy riverbed, looking up at a bridge that is soon to collapse under the weight of the Posada... Based...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers for a Christmas party unlike any other! Why? Because as they share festive cheer and a Christmas story, they also discuss how to draw out Learning Outcomes with fun and engaging activities. Gathering to explore our Mexican Yuletide Epic are Epic storytellers Chip and Janina; Helen, an EYFS-KS1 teacher from Buckinghamshire; Bex, a Deputy Head from Cambridgeshire; and Laura, a headteacher for an International School in Lanzarote. Help your...

In the UK, the first week of December is National Grief Awareness Week – and no story is better for approaching this sensitive subject with your class than this beautiful Hindu creation myth. In the beginning, there was no night – only one long day. Yami and her brother Yama have spent this day growing from children to adulthood – and on this same day, Yami's life is about to change forever... Based on a global folk tale and adapted by Chip Colquhoun. Read by Erika Sanderson...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers as they discuss how to draw out Learning Outcomes from this week's Epic Tale with fun and engaging activities. In the UK, the first week of December is National Grief Awareness Week, and in the year of 2020 it's perhaps even more important to discuss themes of loss with your young learners. There is no better way in than the gorgeous Hindu tale of "Yami and Yama" – which will also help them master concepts such as volume, -er and -est suffixes,...

Olaf's simple life is turned upside-down when the goat he cares for is distracted by a field of sweet-tasting flowers. But help arrives for Olaf – from a very unexpected source... Based on a global folk tale and adapted by Chip Colquhoun. Read by Erika Sanderson (erikasanderson.com). Illustration by Erica Terry-Rose. For easy and fun ways to link this story to a wide variety of learning outcomes including numeracy and PE, make sure you also listen to our Epic Learning podcast. This...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers as they discuss how to draw out learning outcomes from this week's Epic Tale with fun and engaging activities. Poor Olaf and his new animal friends can't seem to cajole his goat away from a meadow of sweet-smelling flowers – but their despair could help your young learners master parts of a plant, adjectives, area and perimeter, and more! To discuss this week's tale, Epic storyteller Chip is joined by Helen, an EYFS-KS1 teacher from...

In the UK, a week in November is given to discuss bullying. Stories provide a safe space to explore this sensitive topic, and none moreso than the "origin" story of southern US folklore's undisputed hero! But at the start of this story, Brer Bunny (aka Brer Rabbit) doesn't seem all that heroic... Based on a folk tale from the Southern USA, adapted by Chip Colquhoun. Read by David Ault (davidault.co.uk). Illustration by Heather Zeta Rose. For easy and fun ways to link this story to a wide...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers as they discuss how to draw out learning outcomes from this week's Epic Tale with fun and engaging activities. Brer Bunny, the trickster hero of southern USA, joins us this week to help you explore the sensitive issues of Anti-Bullying Week in a safe yet hilarious environment. And along the way, your young learners can master letter writing, science experiments, and more! To discuss this week's tale, Epic storyteller Chip is joined by Helen, an...

We mark Armistice Day with the tale of a WWI British Corporal who injures his foot in No Man's Land and has no way of escaping by himself. He can hear soldiers getting closer – but are they friends coming to his rescue, or enemies coming to end his story? This heartwarming story bears remarkable similarities to The Parable of the Good Samaritan... Based on the family history of actor Jane Bower, adapted with permission by Chip Colquhoun. Read by Erika Sanderson...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers as they discuss how to draw out learning outcomes from this week's Epic Tale with fun and engaging activities. This week's Epic is a true tale of bravery from World War One, shared with us by actor and teacher trainer Jane Bower. Her grandfather's story bears remarkable similarities to the Parable of the Good Samaritan – and our panel see it as the perfect opportunity to extol the virtues of a holistic curriculum. To discuss her story, Jane is...

King George III loves bonfires! And he's sure to love this one especially, since it will send George the builder to build a house for his father in heaven. But George the butler is happy too, as this means Mrs George will need a new husband... You'll need ears as sharp as a sparkler in this hilarious yet mysterious Epic Tale! Based on the Tibetan folk tale of "The Three Genjias", adapted by Chip Colquhoun. Read by David Ault (davidault.co.uk). Illustration by Heather Zeta Rose. For easy...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers as they discuss how to draw out learning outcomes from this week's Epic Tale with fun and engaging activities. This week's Epic marks Bonfire Night with a Tibetan folk tale relocated to Georgian England – and we mean really George-ian! Discover how this fun tale full of plotting and besotting can help your children conquer democracy, speed calculations, symmetry, and more! This week, Epic storyteller Chip is joined by Helen, an EYFS/KS1 teacher...

To mark All Saints Day on 1st November, we have a true story written by a saint about two saints! At the start of this story, Caedmon is forbidden to sing the songs of the monks and nuns in case he lose his job – or worse, his head. But then songs start appearing in his head, and he can't help singing them out... Based on an English folk tale adapted by Chip Colquhoun. Read by Erika Sanderson (erikasanderson.com). Illustration by Heather Zeta Rose. For easy and fun ways to link this story...

Join Epic storytellers and creative teachers as they discuss how to draw out learning outcomes from this week's Epic Tale with fun and engaging activities. Though one of the lesser-known Christian festivals, All Saints Day is a great opportunity to help your children consider their own amazing qualities. Discover how St Caedmon's origin story can help your children conquer changes over time, composing, and more! This week, Epic storyteller Chip is joined by Bex, a Deputy Head from...