Storytime with Kray
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Chapter 20 - Little Miss Fuzzytail Whispers “Yes”
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Peter finds happiness in his love for Miss Fuzzytail, despite Jed Thumper's hostility. He tries to persuade her to move to the Old Briar-patch, but she is reluctant to leave her home. Old Man Coyote's helpful howl, though intended to scare Jed Thumper, also terrifies Miss Fuzzytail.
Peter reassures her that Old Man Coyote is his friend and that the Old Briar-patch is the safest place. Miss Fuzzytail, now fearful of Old Man Coyote's return, whispers "Yes" to moving with Peter.
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"Love is a b...Chapter 19 - Old Man Coyote Pays A Debt
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Peter and Miss Fuzzytail face increasing misery due to Jed Thumper's relentless harassment. Peter is torn between leaving and staying for Miss Fuzzytail, who is equally attached to her home. Tommy Tit, visiting the Green Meadows, informs Old Man Coyote of Peter's plight.
That night, Old Man Coyote travels to the Old Pasture, terrorizes Jed Thumper with his howl, chasing him to his castle. He then informs a hidden Peter that his past debt has been repaid, leaving Jed Thumper shaken.
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"Some little seeds o...Chapter 18 - Tommy Tit Proves A Friend Indeed
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After rescuing Miss Fuzzytail, Peter insists on walking her home, despite her reassurances. She admits her capture was due to distraction while admiring him, and makes him turn back before reaching her father, Old Jed Thumper, out of fear. Peter enjoys many pleasant days with Miss Fuzzytail.
However, Old Jed Thumper discovers their friendship and unleashes his fury, escalating his attempts to drive Peter out, even leading Mr. Goshawk to Peter's resting spot. Tommy Tit's timely warning saves Peter from the hawk.
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"Nothing in a...Chapter 17 - Peter Meets Miss Fuzzytail
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Peter's appearance improves with nature's help, and his strength returns as Old Jed Thumper's pursuit lessens. Peter actively searches for Miss Fuzzytail, who skillfully evades him while subtly keeping her father away.
One morning, he hears her scream as Black Pussy, Farmer Brown's cat, catches her. Peter bravely kicks the cat into a juniper tree, rescuing Miss Fuzzytail, and finally achieves his long-awaited meeting with her.
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"That this is true there's no denying-- There's nothing in the world like trying." – Peter Rabbit (epigraph)S...
Chapter 16 - Peter Rabbit's Looking-Glass
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For the first time, Peter becomes self-conscious about his appearance, wanting to look his best for Miss Fuzzytail. He uses a still pool of water as a mirror and is dismayed by his ragged, dirty, and thin reflection.
He spends a diligent hour washing and grooming himself, determined to be "neat and clean," hoping to earn Miss Fuzzytail's admiration rather than just her pity.
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"If people by their looks are judged, As judged they're sure to be, Why each should always look his best, I...Chapter 15 - A Pleasant Surprise For Peter
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While Old Jed Thumper is being cleverly diverted (by Miss Fuzzytail), Peter Rabbit enjoys a much-needed, long nap on his favorite sunning-bank. Upon waking, he discovers a thoughtful gift: a pile of fresh, sweet clover.
He deduces it was left by Miss Fuzzytail, finding her distinct small footprint nearby. As he eats the delicious clover, Peter's belief in Miss Fuzzytail's kindness and care for him is reinforced.
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"Sticks will break and sticks will bend, And all things bad will have an end." – Peter Rabbit (epi...Chapter 14 - Someone Fools Old Jed Thumper
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Old Jed Thumper is furious that Peter Rabbit remains in the Old Pasture despite his attempts to drive him out and vows to capture him. Unbeknownst to Jed, his daughter, Miss Fuzzytail, overhears his plans.
As Jed sets out, Miss Fuzzytail cleverly uses thumping sounds to misdirect him, sending him on fruitless chases around the Old Pasture, thus protecting Peter, who rests safely on his sunning-bank.
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"You cannot judge a person's temper by his size. There is more meanness in the head of a W...Chapter 13 - Little Miss Fuzzytail
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Peter is enchanted by the name "Little Miss Fuzzytail" and dreams of meeting her, convinced she is as beautiful as her eyes. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, Miss Fuzzytail is secretly observing him, noting his ragged appearance caused by Hooty and her own father, Jed Thumper.
Filled with pity for his miserable state, she wishes she could help him but shyly withdraws, planning to learn more about him from Tommy Tit.
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Miss Fuzzytail's perspective is revealed, showing her growing empathy and admiration for Peter.Her fastidiousness a...Chapter 12 - Peter Learns Something From Tommy Tit
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Peter is delighted to hear Tommy Tit the Chickadee's voice and eagerly tries to coax a "secret" out of him, despite his own inability to keep one. Peter then confides in Tommy about his relentless torment by Old Jed Thumper and his desire to return home.
Tommy Tit reveals that the kind eyes Peter saw belong to Miss Fuzzytail, Jed Thumper's daughter, and advises Peter to leave before further trouble. Tommy then flies away, leaving Peter with much to ponder.
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"Foolish questions waste time, b...Chapter 11 - Peter Rabbit Has A Sudden Change Of Mind
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Just as he is about to give up and return to the Old Briar-patch, Peter glimpses two soft, gentle eyes peeking from behind a fern. His rude stare causes the eyes to disappear, but he apologizes and tries to coax out their owner, feeling a deep loneliness.
The eyes reappear, captivating Peter with their beauty and shyness. He learns they belong to a smaller rabbit, and upon finding a delicate footprint, Peter has a sudden change of heart, finding a compelling new reason to stay in the Old Pasture.
Chapter 10 - Peter Rabbit Almost Decides To Return Home
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Peter is deeply unhappy and constantly fearful in the Old Pasture, not from traditional predators but from the large, ill-tempered gray rabbit who claims ownership of the territory. This new adversary can follow him everywhere, leaving Peter in perpetual anxiety, unable to eat or sleep properly.
Despite his miserable state and torn coat, Peter stubbornly remains, hoping the old gray rabbit will relent, but instead, he is relentlessly pursued and driven from every potential resting place.
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"I have no doubt that you've been told H...Chapter 9 - An Unpleasant Surprise
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Still sore, Peter boasts to himself about his cleverness, convinced he can outwit the stronger, larger strange rabbit. His confident thoughts are abruptly shattered by three loud thumps directly behind him, signaling the strange rabbit's presence.
Peter realizes his carelessness in not covering his tracks. Being too injured to fight, he is forced into a humiliating and bitter retreat, fleeing from his unseen opponent.
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"Legs are very useful when you want to run away; Long, sharp teeth are splendid if to fight you want t...Chapter 8 - The Strange Tracks In The Old Pasture
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Peter is perplexed by the unfamiliar rabbit tracks, which are too large to be his and too small for Jumper the Hare. He initially fears the tracks belong to a territorial rabbit who might drive him away. However, he then hopes the rabbit is either a newcomer or no bigger than himself.
Following the tracks, he finds a tree where the other rabbit has marked its impressive height, confirming it's much larger than him, and causing Peter to decide against a confrontation until he regains his strength.
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Chapter 7 - Peter Finds Tracks
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Despite his lingering aches, Peter's innate curiosity compels him to explore the Old Pasture. He exercises newfound caution after his encounter with Hooty, quickly eating breakfast at a sweet clover patch while remaining vigilant.
He finds the Old Pasture to be a delightful place with excellent hiding spots. While resting in a marshy area, he unexpectedly discovers rabbit tracks larger than his own, sparking his intense curiosity.
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"Every day is different from every other day, And always there is something new to see along t...Chapter 6 - Peter Rabbit Is Still Lonesome
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Peter spends a miserable night recovering from his ordeal under a bramble-bush. While the sunrise offers a brief moment of cheer, his injuries and the unfamiliar surroundings intensify his homesickness for the Green Meadows and his beloved Old Briar-patch.
He considers returning home, but the thought of the familiar inhabitants and the comforting presence of Mr. Sun, even from afar, provides a different, albeit still solitary, kind of comfort.
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"A sympathetic word or two A wond'rous help is, when you're blue. So pity him w...Chapter 5 - In The Old Pasture
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Having narrowly escaped Hooty the Owl, Peter Rabbit adopts a philosophical outlook, resolving to learn from the past rather than dwell on misfortune. Despite being sore and initially homesick in the unfamiliar Old Pasture, he finds comfort in the friendly briars and the rising sun.
His curiosity is reawakened, and he eagerly anticipates exploring this new, wonderful land known for its hiding places and its history as a refuge for the Foxes.
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"Brambles never scratch those who understand and are considerate of them." – Peter Rab...Chapter 4 - The Shadow With Sharp Claws
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Peter Rabbit, focused solely on avoiding ground predators, carelessly overlooks the danger from above. As he hops confidently towards the Old Pasture, feeling increasingly safe, he dismisses a moving shadow as a cloud. Stopping for sweet clover, he ignores an inner warning.
Suddenly, the shadow returns, and sharp claws tear his coat. He dodges desperately, but the assailant pursues him, tearing his coat again. He finally dives under a bramble-bush in the Old Pasture, realizing with horror that he had forgotten about Hooty the Owl.
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Chapter 3 - Hooty The Owl Changes His Hunting Grounds
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Hooty the Owl, a predator often struggling to find food for his young, complains about the scarcity of prey in the Green Forest and Green Meadows, attributing it to the presence of Old Man Coyote, Granny Fox, and Reddy Fox.
Driven by hunger and necessity, Hooty resolves to find new hunting grounds and chooses the Old Pasture. Unbeknownst to Peter Rabbit, who is also heading to the Old Pasture, Hooty sets out on his hunt, creating an unforeseen aerial threat for Peter.
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"A full s...Chapter 2 - Peter Rabbit Plans A Journey
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Having identified lonesomeness as his ailment, Peter decides a journey to the "Great World" is the cure, without fully considering potential new dangers. He plans to visit the Old Pasture, a place he's never been but heard much about, believing it to be no more perilous than his current home with Old Man Coyote and the Fox family nearby.
To avoid detection by Old Man Coyote, he decides to embark on his journey at night, without telling anyone, and confidently sets off under the cover of darkness.
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Chapter 1 - Peter Rabbit Loses His Appetite
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Peter Rabbit experiences an unusual state of unhappiness and loss of appetite, a rare occurrence for him. This stems from a deep-seated lonesomeness, despite having a safe home and plenty of food. He attempts to cure his discontent by cutting new paths, but the feeling persists.
Peter realizes his problem isn't external danger but an internal one – a profound sense of loneliness. He concludes that he needs companionship, contrasting his solitary state with Johnny Chuck's contented family life.
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"Good appetite, you'll always find, Depends upo...Mrs. Peter Rabbit - Introduction
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by Thornton W. Burgess | 1920
Step into the gentle world of Mrs. Peter Rabbit, a 1920 classic by Thornton W. Burgess, the American storyteller who turned bedtime tales into a love letter to nature.
This story follows Peter Rabbit’s search for companionship, his marriage to Miss Fuzzytail, and their adventures in the old Briar Patch. Burgess weaves charm with quiet wisdom, wrapping lessons on kindness, common sense, and the natural world into every page.
A timeless tale from a man who turned his rough beginnings and deep...
Ep 10: The History Of Tom Thumb
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by Richard Johnson | 1621
Tom Thumb is born the size of his dad’s thumb thanks to a little magic from Merlin. Tiny but fearless, he charges headfirst into a world far too big for him. He gets swallowed by a pudding, eaten by a cow, and still finds a way to come out ahead.
From mouse-back rides to wild escapes, he keeps proving that size means nothing when you have brains and guts. By the end, he is not just surviving. He is a knight of the rea...
Ep 9: Denslow's Humpty Dumpty
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by W.W. Denslow | 1903
Meet Humpty Dumpty, a wobbly little optimist with one big fear: falling. Tired of living in constant worry, he sets out for advice and ends up with the Farmer's Wife, who gives him a whole new perspective.
One quick boil later, Humpty is no longer fragile. He’s tough, fearless, and ready to take on the world. Instead of breaking, he travels, teaches, and leaves a trail of joy behind him. Turns out, cracking isn't the end. It's just the start of something bet...
Ep 8: Rapunzel
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by the Brothers Grimm | 1812
Rapunzel has hair for days and a view of nothing but sky, locked away in a tower by a controlling enchantress. A prince hears her singing, climbs his way into her life, and together they hatch a plan to break free. It doesn't go well.
When they're caught, everything falls apart. The prince is blinded, Rapunzel is cast out, and hope seems lost. But fate has other plans, and their love survives the chaos, leading to a reunion that heals more than just b...
Ep 7: Aesops Fables: Volume 1
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by Aesop | 1484
Step into the world of Aesop's Fables, where animals talk, schemes unravel, and human nature gets put under the microscope.
The slow-and-steady Tortoise schools the cocky Hare. A slick Fox throws an Ass under the bus to save his own tail. Greed wrecks everything in the tale of the Golden Goose, and a thirsty Pigeon learns the hard way that diving headfirst doesn't always end well.
These stories might be old, but the lessons hit just as hard today.
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Ep 6: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe | 1843
Three hungry billy goats, all named Gruff, need to cross a bridge to reach greener pastures. The only problem is the nasty Troll waiting underneath, ready to turn them into lunch.
One by one, the smaller goats use quick thinking to stall him. Then the biggest goat shows up and ends the nonsense with a head-on clash that sends the Troll packing. It's a story about brains, brawn, and not backing down when it counts.
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Ep 5: Hansel And Gretel
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by the Brothers Grimm | 1812
Hansel and Gretel are two kids dumped in the woods when food runs out and desperation takes over. Lost and hungry, they stumble across a candy-covered house that looks like a dream but hides a nightmare. Inside waits a witch with a sweet tooth for children and a plan to fatten them up for dinner.
But Gretel's got other ideas. With some quick thinking and a lot of guts, she flips the script, torches the witch, and they make it out alive, richer, s...
Ep 4: Denslow's Three Bears
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by W.W.Denslow | 1903
Meet Golden Hair, a scrappy orphan with a good heart and a knack for making friends in wild places. One day she wanders into a disaster of a cabin owned by three very surprised bears: Papa, Mamma, and Tiny.
Instead of running for the hills, she rolls up her sleeves and helps turn their chaos into comfort. What starts as trespassing turns into something better—an unexpected family built on friendship, warmth, and a whole lot of bear hugs.
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Ep 3: The Emperor's New Clothes
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by Hans Christian Andersen | 1837
Welcome to the ridiculous saga of a fashion-obsessed Emperor who gets absolutely played by two scam-artist weavers. They promise him a “magical” fabric that only smart or worthy people can see. Spoiler: there is no fabric.
Still, everyone nods along like it's couture on parade, terrified to admit they see nothing. Ministers fake it. Townsfolk cheer. The Emperor struts around in his birthday suit. Then a kid, too young to care about politics or job security, calls it like it is.
And j...
Ep 2: The Story of the Three Little Pigs
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by Frederick Warne & Co. | 1904
Three little pigs head out to make their way in the world. One builds with straw, another with sticks, and the last one with bricks. The Big Bad Wolf shows up ready to blow their plans to pieces.
The first two pigs learn the hard way that shortcuts don’t hold up under pressure. But the third pig? He’s got patience, brains, and a house that doesn’t flinch. The wolf huffs, puffs, and fails, over and over, until things end in flames...
Ep 1: Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper
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by Charles Perrault | 1889
Get ready to dive into the beautifully messed-up tale of Cinderella, a kind soul stuck under the thumb of her nightmare stepmom and two goblins in wigs.
Just when it looks like scrubbing floors is her forever plan, a little magic flips the script. Rags to ballgown, pumpkin to limo, and one night to make it count. But when midnight hits, reality checks back in hard.
All she leaves behind is a glass slipper and a Prince with trust issues and no id...
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Welcome to Storytime with Kray, where public domain meets public opinion—and everything is read in a voice so smooth it could sell overpriced whiskey or convince a goose to pay rent.
This episode is just a quick hello, a little intro to what this podcast is all about. No fancy sound effects, no dramatic reenactments—just me, some classic stories, and the kind of voice that makes even a wicked witch sound oddly comforting.
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