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James Funnyhat is a modern day Fableist whose dynamic storytelling captivates, mesmerizes, and inspires children to think about life a little more deeply while they listen and laugh. James tells fables from the ancient past and from the present moment, all with his unique style of narration and original musical score. This podcast is for those quiet moments when young minds are ready to surrender to the ancient art of the story to work it’s contemplative magic - sit down at the Table of Fables! Some stories are new, some are ancient, but all are for for children 4 and over who want to grow up to be the heroes of tomorrow - wise, brave, and kind. A good story is part mirror, part telescope, part microscope, part toy, part campfire, and part nourishing bowl of soup. James Funnyhat invites you to sit down at this table of fables, take a deep breath, and let your imagination soar!
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Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
A grand, sweeping tale with herds of wild horses travelling epic landscapes, a journey to a foreign land to find a lost tribe, a contemplation of the relationship between perception and reality, and a dose of juvenile potty humour - this story has it all!
James asks listeners to find something they haven't noticed before and, at the request of a listener, eats a SPICEY HOT jalapeño pepper.
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
In this story that is set in a travelling circus, a boy has a great idea about what he wants to be when he grows up. When he tells everyone, they laugh and tell him it is not a good idea. What does he do when everyone tells him he shouldn't - he does it anyway! Would you?
There are some questions about Linus McKooky and why his arm was floating in the air in Episode #3. Also James gives four more rules about listening to the podcast, and two boys from Toronto wrote in to say that they were breaking the rules when they were listening to earlier episodes.
Thanks so much to Harper in Toronto, and Anthony James in Vermont, USA for supporting this podcast!
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
This is a story about two different ways of asking for things and being thankful for receiving things. There is Bunny's way, and Bear's way...which way would you choose?
Also, James answers some email from listeners and tries to do a back walkover.
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Linus McKooky is an amazing and incredible soccer player who has won many games for his team. When he gets to the finals of the World Cup, he feels something new - he feels nervous for the first time.
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
James introduces the show and tells a story about the rise and fall and rise of a great civilization and the importance of questions, wonder, and an open mind.
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
James answers questions about his hat, tries to figure out how a listener sat on a wall without sliding down, and tells a story about anticipation, fear, and finding friendship.