Season Two, Episode #2: ”Why Turtles Hibernate”

In this episode, James wears a kazoo hat and tries out something new: instead of a Story Bell, a Story Beeper! The beeper doesn't bring a story so he has to use the Story Bell anyway.  The story is about a very nice girl called Jane who is normal in every way except for one - she does not have a belly button.  It takes a long time and takes her all around the world but eventually Jane solves the problem of the strangeness of her belly. To ask questions or send comments go to www.jamesfunnyhat.com  

Welcome to A Table of Fables!  This episode has story about a brother who is very nice to his little sister.  He plays with her, he takes care of her, he loves her and is a great brother.  But there is one thing he does that isn't nice - every so often, he scares her.  This is the story about he last time he ever did it. James is not wearing a funny hat in this episode, he is wearing a startling hat BUT, it seems to be broken. A listener asks a question that might be a math question and James answers it the best he can. Thanks for listening! www.jamesfunnyhat.com

There is a family of rabbits in the forest and the smallest is Timmy.  Everyone helps him do EVERYTHING and he's not allowed to do ANYTHING by himself.  One day, Timmy can't stand it anymore.  He takes matters into his own hands and nothing will ever be the same.   Thanks for listening!   www.jamesfunnyhat.com

Cate is a girl who loves cats so much that all of her things have pictures of cats on them.  She begs her Dad for a cat but he always says, 'No.'  One day, Cate's Dad gives her a challenge: if she can fill a box with all the things a cat needs, she can have a cat.   Thanks for listening!   www.jamesfunnyhat.com

In this episode, a listener asks about The Story Bell and why it is a bell and not something else, such as a bus horn for example.   There is a story about three siblings who think they know everything there is to know about their Auntie Boombah.  They expect that the walk they will go on with her will be the most BORING WALK EVER but....then the unexpected happens. James Funnyhat is a children's Storyteller and Musician based in Toronto who performs at schools, day care centres, parties, and events for kids aged 1 - 12. www.JamesFunnyhat.com

Marcello has a Pizzeria but the pizza he serves are kind of strange and not many people order them.  One night he dreams of a recipe for a pizza that is so delicious that it will make the whole world sing and dance together - even the dogs and squirrels! He proudly announces his new pizza creation - the BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD!  But still no one is interested.  One day though, he is asked to make a pizza that is just a regular pizza, not fancy, not the greatest - just good.  He does the best he can...

This is a story about the famous Brer Rabbit, who has tricked and been tricked in the southern United States for many years.  It is the story about why he has a short tail and a also a story about how when we get too proud, we don't think quite right and something bad is bound to happen.   To find out how to support the show go to:   www.JamesFunnyhat.com

The monkeys are known to all the other animals as the smartest, brightest, and cleverest.  They have great ideas that are so brilliant they will surely change the whole jungle and the whole world!!  The only thing is, they always forget their great ideas.  This is the story about one monkey, Rex Monkey, who has a really good idea and he is very determined not to forget it.   Before the story there is a very appropriate question for James that is asked by a young listener about the difference between monkeys and people.   Thanks for tuning in, to support the show go to www.jamesfunnyhat.com

This episode has a story about a group of kids who go trick-or-treating on Halloween.  They come across a house with a mysterious note with a challenge: whoever can push open the door will get The Biggest Haloween Haul Ever!  The kids give it a go, they try harder and harder but can't seem to open the door until....you'll find out.   Another mysterious thing happens too before the story even begins - a listener named Levi jumped into the podcast!  James has no idea how he did it but somehow he got into the podcast and caused some mischief.    Thanks for listening! To support the show, go to www.jamesfunnyhat.com    

In this episode, there is a tale from the Blackfoot Nation who live in Alberta, Canada.  It is an ancient story about why turtles are never, ever seen in winter.  It is also a story about sleep and how when we don't get enough we act differently and usually not for the better.   Thanks for tuning in to A Table of Fables!  Your support helps to keep the show happening and you can find out how to support it at: www.jamesfunnyhat.com.