Once upon a time, the elephant had no trunk – until a young one had an unfortunate run-in with a crocodile. Find out the long and short of it in the charming tale The Elephant’s Child, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Scott Blankenship, illustrations by E.J. Thompson and traditional classical music from India.

A vain emperor gets more than he bargained for when two weavers promise to make him a suit with special powers. What happens when he puts it on? Find out in The Emperor's New Clothes, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by George Frideric Handel and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

Where does your food come from? Farmers, of course! Hear a famous poem about the hard work of growing food in A Farmer's Tale, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring traditional Chinese folk tunes and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

How much can one vegetable grow? Find out in The Giant Carrot, the tale of a root so big that it’s going to take some teamwork to get it out of the ground. It’s the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring Lynne Warfel, with music by Johannes Brahms and illustrations by E.J. Thompson.

"Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me. I'm the Gingerbread Man!" Who can catch this speedy pastry? Find out in The Gingerbread Man. It's the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with music by Johannes Brahms and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

What happens when an adventurous girl discovers a house in the woods owned by bears and filled with classical recordings? Find out how her musical adventure unfolds in Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the latest installment of YourClassical Storytime, featuring illustrations by acclaimed children's author Nancy Carlson. Along the way, we'll hear some wonderful melodies by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Erik Satie, Giacchino Rossini and more. It's our classical twist on the classic tale.

Bruce the goose always swims his morning laps alone, until his life changes forever on one fateful summer day. Find out what happens in Goose, Goose, Baby Goose! – the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Ryan Lohr, music by Charles Koechlin and illustrations by Mia Jennings.

Once upon a time, a brother and sister named Hansel and Gretel were abandoned deep in the forest. They were taken in by a wicked witch, who planned to cook the children for dinner. Find out what happened next in Hansel and Gretel, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Engelbert Humperdinck and Richard Strauss, with original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

Harriet ends up with quite a haul after she goes trick-or-treating. But what will she do with all of those sweets? Find out in Harriet's Halloween Candy, the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, with a story and art by Nancy Carlson and music by Augusta Holmès.

Harriet loves ballet class, but when her teacher announces a recital, she comes down with a bad case of stage fright. Will Harriet overcome her fears before the big performance? Find out in Harriet's Recital, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring an original story and illustrations by Nancy Carlson and music by Tchaikovsky.

Do you know how the smooth-backed camel who said nothing but "Humph!" got its hump? Find out in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Alexander Borodin and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

Nancy Carlson’s classic charmer I Like Me is a short but sweet tale of a young pig who learns how to practice good habits of self-esteem and pride – embracing how she looks, what she likes to do and, most importantly, how to be kind to herself. And it’s the newest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring storytelling by Ines Guanchez with the help of a bunch of kids and the music of Luigi Boccherini.

The bassoon is sometimes called the "comedian of the orchestra.” Learn about this unique woodwind instrument!

Explore the cello through a piece called ‘The Escape Artist,‘ by Zoe Keating.

Did you know the clarinet is nicknamed "the licorice stick"? Learn about this woodwind instrument and enjoy several listening examples.

Crash! Bang! Learn about this percussion instrument, and try making (and playing) your own cymbals with household objects.

The double bass is the largest, and lowest-sounding, string instrument. Learn to identify it by sight and sound!

Even though it’s made of metal, the flute is a member of the woodwind family! Listen to and learn about the flute in this lesson.

Did you know the French Horn isn't really French? Learn about this brass instrument and watch some videos in unique or unusual settings.