Welcome to the Old Library!
Where every story is a grand adventure
Hey kids!
Nicola Ward and Captain Blunderface at your service! Here in the Old Library, we have some incredible stories to share.
Timeless Tales
Stories that maybe your parents heard when they were children, or maybe your Granny or Grandpa heard when they were children. Isn't that special?!
Perfect for Bedtime
Great for bedtime stories, car rides, or just cozy storytime. Gentle, soothing storytelling that helps little minds drift off to dreamland.
Meet Deprecatus
Our resident library cat who is always getting into trouble! From wearing tiny green hats to making messes with the cushions, there's never a dull moment.
Our Story Collection
Classic tales retold with wonder, each one a doorway to adventure
The Outstanding Outlaw: A Robin Hood Story
We’ve moved the recording equipment to the treehouse at the back of the Old Library! Nicola takes us deep into Sherwood Forest for the legend of the world’s most famous outlaw. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface is busy trying to convince a very grumpy cat to wear a tiny green hat for a photoshoot.
King Maximilian And The Goose Boy
There are feathers everywhere in the Old Library! While Captain Blunderface cleans up the mess Deprecatus made of the cushions, Nicola takes us back in time to meet King Maximilian and a very wise goose-herd. It’s a story about wisdom, youth, and how Kings aren't always as smart as you might think.
Christmas In The Barn
The furnace is broken in the Old Library, so we’re bundling up in our thickest sweaters! Join Nicola for a peaceful holiday tale of farm animals and warmth in a quiet barn. Back at the library, Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus are up to their usual shenanigans.
How The Whale Got His Throat
Why exactly do whales only eat tiny fish? Today, Nicola tells the classic "Just So Story" of a clever mariner and a whale with a very big appetite. Meanwhile, in the Old Library, Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus the cat are tune in to hear Nicola's rendition.
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Meet Your Storytellers
Nicola Ward
The Storyteller
With a voice as warm as a cozy blanket, Nicola brings classic tales to life with wonder and magic. Her gentle storytelling style is perfect for little listeners.
Evan Wiebe
Captain Blunderface
The lovable, slightly chaotic host who runs the Old Library alongside Deprecatus the cat. Always getting into silly adventures between stories!
Real-life cousins bringing stories to families around the world! 🌍