Storybox Playlist
Storybox Playlist: Tall Tales Original and Classic

Tall tales are the mythology of America. They are built of our finest qualities mixed with our most colorful shortcomings. Here is a collection of a few of our own tall tales.

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Malkia and the Fairy Woman

Malkia uses her love of the world, the sun, and the stars to reach the Fairy Woman, the only one who can help her find her way.

22 min

The Fort Keeper

A dedicated fort keeper is the only enlisted man at an abandoned fort and one day he discovers an intruder — a young boy. After introducing himself, he finds everything changes...

24 min

Vermont: The Gift of the Dragon

In this story based in Vermont, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

22 min

Just Like Pico Mouse

The young mice are chilly. Mr. Flinch transforms their perspective on the cold - with a story.

15 min

Tadodaho and the Great White Pine: A Story About True Leadership

This is the story of how the Iroquois Nation came to be and how peace, compassion, and unity is stronger than fear, violence, and war.

12 min

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About the Author

David Sewell McCann

Story Spinner

David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.