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Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids

Nicola Ward, Evan Wiebe
Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids
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  • Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids

    Sleeping Beauty, Part 1

    2026-06-06 | 19 mins.
    Enjoy an absolute classic fairy tale about a princess, an evil enchantress, and a really long nap, told by Nicola today! Meanwhile Deprecatus presses the "record" button a bit early.

    Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12.

    Narrator: Nicola Ward
    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe
    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,
    ocorda.com
  • Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids

    Lionel Messi 〜 The Boy Who Became the G.O.A.T. (True Story)

    2026-05-23 | 20 mins.
    Nicola takes us to Rosario, Argentina to bring us through the life of Lionel Messi, the soccer (or football) player who because arguably the greatest player ever! Meanwhile we find out a little bit more about Deprecatus.

    Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12.

    Narrator: Nicola Ward
    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe
    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,
    ocorda.com
  • Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids

    East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon 〜 A Fairy Tale

    2026-05-16 | 16 mins.
    Welcome back to the Old Library with Captain Blunderface and Nicola the storyteller, and Deprecatus too, all sitting around for this classic Nordic folk tale. Meanwhile our Old Library crew marvels at how old the story actually is.

    Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 8-15 minutes long, and perfect for kids (or kids at heart) ages 5-10.

    Narrator: Nicola Ward
    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe
    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,
    ocorda.com
  • Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids

    How The Camel Got His Hump 〜 Just So Story

    2026-05-09 | 11 mins.
    We learned an IMMENSE amount about camels and their origins in this story, narrated by ... Nicola's own dad! Meanwhile at the old library, the captain thinks Deprecatus should write his own story.

    Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 8-15 minutes long, and perfect for kids (or kids at heart) ages 5-10.

    Narrator: John Craig
    Host: Nicola Ward
    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe
    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,
    ocorda.com
  • Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids

    The Musicians of Bremen 〜 Grimm Fairy Tale

    2026-05-02 | 14 mins.
    Welcome, music lovers! Or Animal lovers? This is a classic tale you will both love regardless. Nicola tells us all about a squad of interesting individuals that find a way to band together. Meanwhile, Deprecatus is concerned about spoilers.

    Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 8-15 minutes long, and perfect for kids (or kids at heart) ages 5-10.

    Narrator: Nicola Ward
    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe
    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,
    ocorda.com
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About Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids
Welcome to the Old Library! Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller invite you into a world of classic folk tales and true stories about real-life legends. Adapted into 10-20 minute episodes for kids ages 5-12, we share timeless classics that your parents or grandparents once heard, and true and new stories to inspire young imaginations. Want a special shoutout for your children? Message us on Instagram @storiesfromnowandthen to get a story dedication. Creators: Nicola Ward & Evan Wiebe Website: storiesfromnowandthen.com Produced by Ocorda Sound ocorda.com
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