This Pipilo Tale comes from a classic Danish tale about a proud emperor who is tricked into thinking he’s wearing the finest clothes ever known. They are invisible to anyone too "unintelligent" or "unfit" for their job. As he shows off this fancy new 'outfit' to the villagers, something very unexpected happens. This tale reminds us about the pitfalls of pride, dishonesty, and vanity. This episode includes a traditional English tale retold by Leah Mendez. For more stories and songs like ...

This Pipilo tale is called, "The Little Old Beetle Who Lived In a Vinegar Bottle." When life seems unfair, a little beetle wishes for more…only to find her wishes granted and her heart still unhappy. This is a traditional English folktale, reimagined in the world of a little old beetle and a beautiful fairy moth. This episode includes a traditional English tale retold by Leah Mendez. For more stories and songs like this as well as our entire Spanish language collection, become a member ...

This Pipilo tale is called, "Fox In A Box." This is the story of Sam, an older man who finds a perfect companion at the animal shelter.This tale was created and performed by Leah Ray Mendez.For more stories and songs like this as well as our entire Spanish language collection, become a member today! www.pipilotales.com

This Pipilo tale is called, "The Enchanted Garden." It comes from a Pipilo Tales series called "Luna & Soli" about a family who live in the dry tropical rainforests of South America. In this tale, Luna and Soli are having a difficult morning. Every little thing is irritating them. When Mama takes them on a new route to town, they discover a beautiful garden tended by a sweet old woman named Sandi who has a little bit of magic to share.This tale was created and performed by Lea...

This Pipilo tale is called, "Kupti & Imani." In this traditional tale from India, two sisters choose opposite paths in life. One chooses a life of luxury and ease while to other chooses hard work and uncertainty. When one sister fares better than the other, the bitter heart of jealousy arises. This episode includes a traditional Indian tale retold by Leah Mendez. For more stories and songs like this as well as our entire Spanish language collection, become a member today! ...

This Pipilo tale is called, "Butterflies." Let's celebrate monarch butterflies by learning about their amazing life cycle, hearing poems and stories about the incredible journey some of them undergo and learning new songs that speak to the ever evolving butterfly spirit in each of us.Did you know that mariposa means butterfly in Spanish? That is why we named the main character in this tale Mari, because it is short for mariposa or butterfly.This episode includes original stories and songs cre...

This Pipilo tale is called, "Luna and the Mango Tree." It comes from a Pipilo Tales series called "Luna & Soli" about a family who live in the dry tropical rainforests of South America. In this tale, Luna, the youngest member of the family, enjoys the slow pace of mornings with Mamá, singing songs and going on walks. When Mamá has work to do, Luna is challenged with feelings of frustration. How will she find peace with a frustrated heart?This episode also has a beautiful song about findin...

This Pipilo tale is called, "Momotaro." It comes from a traditional Japanese tale about an old couple who find a peach in the river. Just as they are about the eat this delicious fruit, something surprising pops out of the center that changes their lives forever.We have a new song that goes along with "Momotaro" for you to enjoy as well. It is called "Momtaro San" and is in both Japanese and English. Pipilo's rendition of "Momotaro" is adapted and performed by Leah Ray Mendez.For more st...