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Bedtime Stories: timeless tales from Hans Christian Andersen

by Molly

In this series, we will read a variety of Hans Christian Andersen’s famous short stories.

Episode 1
Introduction

Introducing the stories

36 secs
Episode 2
The Real Princess P1

On page 1 of 'The Real Princess' by Hans Christian Andersen, a rainstorm forces a royal traveller to seek shelter at a prince's door, where he questions her identity.

1 min 4 secs
Episode 3
The Real Princess P2

The queen tests the traveller's claim of being a real princess by placing a tiny pea under twenty mattresses to see if she can feel its presence while sleeping.

1 min 15 secs
Episode 4
The Real Princess P3

The princess's discomfort during the night reveals her sensitivity, confirming her as a true princess.

42 secs
Episode 5
The Snail and the Rose Tree P1

A persistent snail overcomes obstacles to reach a beautiful rose tree, defying the doubts of others and finding a delightful reward in the end.

3 mins 33 secs
Episode 6
The Snail and the Rose Tree P2

A persistent snail overcomes obstacles to reach a beautiful rose tree, defying the doubts of others and finding a delightful reward in the end.

3 mins 1 sec
Episode 7
The Little Match Girl P1

A poor girl struggles to sell matches in the freezing cold on New Year's Eve.

2 mins 19 secs
Episode 8
The Little Match Girl P2

The little girl huddles in a corner to keep warm, afraid to return home empty-handed after failing to sell any matches.

2 mins 33 secs
Episode 9
The Little Match Girl P3

The girl lights a match to warm herself, but in its glow, she experiences visions of warmth and comfort, including her dead grandmother, bringing her short relief from her harsh reality.

2 mins 11 secs
Episode 10
The Little Match Girl P4

As the little girl lights more matches to relive the warm visions, she experiences moments of joy and love, but each match's flame eventually fades, leaving her in the cold and darkness.

1 min 30 secs
Episode 11
The Happy Family P1

A family of snails, rejoice in their blissful existence.

1 min 36 secs
Episode 12
The Happy Family P2

The snail family embarks on a journey to visit the old snail, wanting to give him their regards before he passes away.

1 min 57 secs
Episode 13
The Happy Family P3

The family reunites with the old snail, where they share their happiness with him, and he reflects on his content life before dying peacefully.

1 min 49 secs
Episode 14
The Happy Family P4

The family mourns the old snail, but they find solace in knowing he lived a fulfilling life.

1 min 44 secs
Episode 15
The Happy Family P5

The family discovers a hidden treasure in their garden, symbolising the rewards of contentment and togetherness in their happy family.

2 mins 27 secs
Episode 16
The Butterfly P1

A butterfly tries to find a suitable soulmate. Throughout his quest, he offends potential partners.

2 mins 42 secs
Episode 17
The Butterfly P2

The butterfly becomes very picky in his choice of a potential partner.

2 mins 20 secs
Episode 18
The Butterfly P3

The butterfly grows older, and becomes less of a potential suitor for the plants.

2 mins 20 secs
Episode 19
The Naughty Boy P1

A mischievous boy is sent by his parents to live with an elderly, wise man to learn discipline and responsibility. Through a series of humorous and challenging experiences, the boy learns the value of good behaviour and the importance of respect.

2 mins 32 secs
Episode 20
The Naughty Boy P2

Concluding the story of the naughty boy, which wraps up the series.

3 mins 28 secs
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