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Fox Tales International

Fox Tales International

By Brian "Fox" Ellis

Join us every week for great stories that explore history, folklore, science, art and ecology. These fun, family friendly programs might celebrate the life story of a famous scientist or artist, another may be folk tales about trees or birds, or just one long ghost story. Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis has been traveling the world for more than 40 years telling and collecting tales. He will be inviting friends and plans a segment where you can share a favorite short story. Every episode includes a call to action and inspiration for improving your world, even if it is just telling your story!
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Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself

Fox Tales International Mar 26, 2021

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Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself

Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself

Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DC1P2XF/

And here are some activities to help you write your own poetry:

https://www.foxtalesint.com/index.php/library/poetry

Please subscribe to Fox Tales International, it costs you nothing and means so much to me! Share the link with your friends. Support this channel directly with your contribution at https://paypal.me/foxtalesint And join our Patreon Team to help support the production. You can pre-purchase books and films before they are available to the general public. https://www.patreon.com/foxtalesint

Visit our website to invite Fox (or Walt Whitman!) to your community www.foxtalesint.com

Mar 26, 202127:12
Meriwether Lewis and the Corps of Discovery
Mar 05, 202127:55
Dr. Romeo B Garrett
Feb 04, 202126:46
Jonas Olson - A Swedish Immigrant's Tale
Jan 29, 202128:15
Charles Darwin and His Revolutionary Idea

Charles Darwin and His Revolutionary Idea

Here is what one reviewer called a blend of Monty Python and Benny Hill, Darwin explains his rEvolutionary ideas with a slight whiff of droll British humor! With his birthday just a few weeks away and my new book available on Amazon, I thought I would share my portrayal of one of the world’s most influential thinkers whose ideas changed the many aspects of our society, Charles Darwin. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089D34VSH/

Please subscribe to Fox Tales International, it costs you nothing and means so much to me! Share the link with your friends. Support this channel directly with your contribution at https://paypal.me/foxtalesint And join our Patreon Team to help support the production. You can pre-purchase books and films before they are available to the general public. https://www.patreon.com/foxtalesint

Visit our website to invite me to your community www.foxtalesint.com

Jan 20, 202126:50
WHY FOX?

WHY FOX?

This episode answers the question I am asked most often, Why Fox? 

A few foxy folktales, some family history and personal narrative give you a sense of why foxes are my totem animal. What is your totem animal?

Please subscribe to Fox Tales International, it costs you nothing and means so much to me! Share the link with your friends. Support this channel directly with your contribution at https://paypal.me/foxtalesint 

And join our Patreon Team to help support the production. You can pre-purchase books and films before they are available to the general public. https://www.patreon.com/foxtalesint

Visit our website to invite me to your community: www.foxtalesint.com

And here are some activities to help you write and tell your own Family Stories and Animal Tales:

https://www.foxtalesint.com/images/LessonPlanpdf/FAMILY_PHOTOS_INTO_FAMILY_STORIES.pdf

https://www.foxtalesint.com/images/LessonPlanpdf/PORQUE_STORY.pdf

A longer version of these stories and other vulpine vignettes are available in the book series Fox Tales:

https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B001JP24GS

Jan 08, 202126:27
Chautauqua Season!
Sep 18, 202026:08
Walter, A Drop of Water
Aug 18, 202030:47
Hummingbird Tales

Hummingbird Tales

The wisdom of a hummingbird. More than mere beauty, real strength, endurance, determination and an inner light, these are the things we admire. Join us in these delightful tales from long ago and a snippet from my favorite hummingbird banders with South East Avian Research (https://southeasternavianresearch.org) Join the effort to restore hummingbird and pollinator habitat:  https://www.audubon.org/native-plants 

Please subscribe to Fox Tales International, it costs you nothing and means so much to me! Share the link with your friends. Support this channel directly with your contribution at https://paypal.me/foxtalesint And join our Patreon Team to help support the production. You can pre-purchase books and films before they are available to the general public. https://www.patreon.com/foxtalesint

Visit our website to invite me to your community www.foxtalesint.com

And here are some activities to help you write and tell your own Bird tales

https://www.foxtalesint.com/images/LessonPlanpdf/Rewriting_Audubon.pdf

All of these stories area available in my book Bird Tales:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089M58B5X/

Aug 06, 202025:50
The Web at Dragonfly Pond
Jul 23, 202034:08
Fun with Fables
Jul 16, 202027:34
Adventures with Audubon
Jul 09, 202026:47
The Wendigo
Jul 03, 202029:12
A River of Stories

A River of Stories

The River is a Time machine and this is your magic ticket to join us for a journey through time. Storyteller and naturalist Brian "Fox" Ellis shares his favorite river stories from the Spirit of Peoria riverboat! Support this channel directly with your contribution at https://paypal.me/foxtalesint 

Or Join our Patreon Team to help support this production. https://www.patreon.com/foxtalesint

And if you would like to read a few more of these stories the book A River of Stories is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088LD694P/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

All of Fox's Tales come with fun and engaging lesson plans: http://www.foxtalesint.com/images/LessonPlanpdf/RIVER_STORIES.pdf

This is the second of dozens of Fox Tales International Podcasts. Please subscribe so you never miss an episode. Over the next few weeks we will explore Native American Ghosts Stories, Bird Tales, The Life of John James Audubon, and we will share song or two.

Jun 25, 202027:27
Tall Tree Tales - Episode 1

Tall Tree Tales - Episode 1

Travel with us from the flood plains of Ohio to the jungles of Africa, from the Steppes of Russia to your backyard! Storyteller and naturalist Brian "Fox" Ellis shares his favorite tree tales along with instructions for planting your own tree! All of Fox's Tales come with fun and engaging lesson plans: http://www.foxtalesint.com/images/LessonPlanpdf/Tall_Tree_Tales.pdf 

This is the first of dozens of Fox Tales International Podcasts. Please subscribe so you never miss an episode. Over the next few weeks we will explore A River of Stories, Bird Tales, The Life of John James Audubon, and we will share a scary ghost story or two. Please share with friends and family and encourage them to subscribe.

Fox Tales International is a radio station for storytelling. We are on several platforms and explore storytelling in a variety of media outlets. You can watch us on YouTube on the big screen, listen on Spotify, Pandora or iTunes. You can read the stories on your Kindle or tablet or phone or purchase the paperback. Though it is free, like Netflix or Hulu, you can subscribe and help support broadcast quality production values as we share exciting, entertaining, educational and inspiring stories from around the world.

Please subscribe to this page, it costs nothing and means so much! Support this channel directly with your contribution at https://paypal.me/foxtalesint And join our Patreon Team to help support the production. You can pre-purchase books and films before they are available to the general public. https://www.patreon.com/foxtalesint

Visit our website to invite me to your community www.foxtalesint.com

Or purchase a book from our Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088LDHSFJ/ 

Jun 16, 202024:25