The Woodcutter and the Goblins
6/5/202631 min
A woodcutter is treated badly by the people in his village because he looks a little different. One day he's had enough of the name-calling and runs away. In a clearing he discovers an exciting but scary goblin dance. He joins in, but notices all the goblins are staring at him. Will they also tease, and call him names? Listen to storyteller Sharon Jacksties tell this moving story from Japan and find out what happens. (The goblins in this story are a little bit scary.)
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[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to Super Great Kids Stories, wise tales from storytellers around the world which will make you laugh and sometimes cry. Recommended for ages five to 105. I'm Kim, and I love stories. Last week we had a funny story from Japan about a giant of a man, and this week we have another story from Japan about some goblins. It's a moving story told by Sharon Jackstes, who is new to Super Great Kids Stories. The story has a good ending, but the goblins can be a teeny bit scary. So if you don't like scary stories, maybe you could find a happier story to listen to. If you're an owlet, you might enjoy this month's lively bonus, The Grasshopper, told by Belgian storyteller Rebecca Lemaire. How are you super great kids? Happy June. What a lovely month June is, a time of holidays, and playing, and maybe even a bit of