Shell Bedtime Stories

10.0
2017

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.

Seasons

50 Episodes • Premiered 2017

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 1: Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise

1. Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise

UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 2: Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse

2. Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse

Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 3: Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse

3. Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse

American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 4: The Fox and the Crow

4. The Fox and the Crow

A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 5: The Rabbit and the Fox

5. The Rabbit and the Fox

Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?

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6. The Sandalwood Princess

The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.

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7. The Crafty Jackal

A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 8: The Turtle and the Monkey

8. The Turtle and the Monkey

A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 9: The Clever Rooster

9. The Clever Rooster

Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 10: The Pea Emperor

10. The Pea Emperor

Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 11: The Rolling Rice Balls

11. The Rolling Rice Balls

When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 12: Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll

12. Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll

Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 13: Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes

13. Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes

A 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.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 14: The Scared Hunters

14. The Scared Hunters

A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 15: The Wise Student

15. The Wise Student

A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 16: The Lame Dog

16. The Lame Dog

A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 17: The Swan Queen

17. The Swan Queen

A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 18: The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold

18. The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold

In 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.

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19. The Miser And The Judge

When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 20: The Forbidden Chamber

20. The Forbidden Chamber

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 21: JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot

21. JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot

English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 22: Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare

22. Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare

Bollywood 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.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 23: The Magpie And The Fox

23. The Magpie And The Fox

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A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 24: The Magic Garden Of The Poor

24. The Magic Garden Of The Poor

A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 25: The Dove

25. The Dove

A naughty prince gets in trouble for knocking over an old woman’s pot of beans. Thankfully, his magical beloved is on hand to help.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 26: The Book Of Spells

26. The Book Of Spells

A wise man who has read every book and speaks every language heals a king, but jealous forces are at play in this mystical story.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 27: The Wicked Woman

27. The Wicked Woman

While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 28: Judge Rabbit

28. Judge Rabbit

When 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.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 29: The Twelve Brothers

29. The Twelve Brothers

Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 30: Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud

30. Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud

Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 31: Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake

31. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake

All 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.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 32: Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker

32. Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker

Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 33: The Orphan And The Man In The Moon

33. The Orphan And The Man In The Moon

In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 34: The Lazy Son

34. The Lazy Son

A lazy son learns to be more like his hardworking brother when he spends his father’s money and ends up sleeping with the pigs.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 35: The Fox And The Blanket

35. The Fox And The Blanket

Two 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!

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 36: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

36. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 37: The Monkey Builder

37. The Monkey Builder

Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 38: Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring

38. Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring

Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 39: Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter

39. Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter

Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 40: Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck

40. Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck

What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 41: Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses

41. Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses

British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 42: Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes

42. Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes

Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 43: Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell

43. Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell

Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 44: Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich

44. Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich

American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 45: Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin

45. Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin

Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 46: Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan

46. Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan

A 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.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 47: Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach

47. Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach

Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 48: Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat

48. Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat

Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 49: Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride

49. Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride

A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.

Still image for Shell Bedtime Stories season 1 episode 50: The Lost Bean

50. The Lost Bean

When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.

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