Shell Bedtime Stories
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.
Season 1 - Shell Bedtime Stories
2017-10-17
UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.
2017-10-17
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.
2017-10-25
American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.
2017-11-21
Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?
2017-11-21
The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.
2017-11-21
A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.
2017-11-21
A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.
2017-11-21
Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.
2017-11-21
Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?
2017-11-21
When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.
2017-11-21
Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.
2017-11-10
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.
2017-11-10
A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?
2017-11-10
A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.
2017-11-10
A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.
2017-11-10
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.
2017-11-10
When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.
2017-11-10
2017-11-10
English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.
2017-11-10
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.
2017-11-03
A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.
2017-11-03
A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.
2017-11-03
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.
2017-11-03
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.
2017-11-03
While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.
2017-11-03
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.
2017-11-03
Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.
2017-11-03
Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.
2017-11-03
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.
2017-10-30
Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.
2017-10-30
In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.
2017-10-30
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.
2017-10-30
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!
2017-10-30
Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.
2017-10-30
Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.
2017-10-30
Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.
2017-10-30
Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.
2017-10-30
What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.
2017-10-25
British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.
2017-10-25
Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.
2017-10-25
Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.
2017-10-25
American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.
2017-10-25
Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.
2017-10-25
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.
2017-10-25
Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.
2017-10-25
Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.
2017-10-25
A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.
2017-11-21
When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.
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