About this episode

A kind-hearted gnome named Oscar discovers a magical fish that grants wishes, leading to a lesson on the importance of giving.

A gnome. A magical fish. A wish that changes everything — but will it be for the better? Welcome to Ramblestone Creek, a cozy, lantern-lit world where a kind-hearted gnome named Oscar spends his days exploring the woods and village. But one drowsy spring afternoon fishing by the water and Oscar reels in far more than he bargained for. The Wishing Fish is an enchanting tale of warm cups of tea, quiet evenings by the fire with friends, and wishes that don't always turn out right. But beneath its cozy fantasy charm lies a timeless lesson on virtue that your children won't soon forget: true blessing comes from giving rather than receiving. Whether you're curled up by the fire during afternoon lessons or enjoying a slow Saturday morning, let Ramblestone Creek carry your family away. Perfect for: bedtime story, car trips read aloud, family storytime, teatime tales ✨ A Teapot Full of Tales brings classic and original adventures to life for kids ages 5–10. Get the coloring page at teapotfulloftales.com/036 Read the full story at https://teapotfulloftales.substack.com/p/episode-036-wishing-fish Got a story idea? Leave a message at teapotfulloftales.com #bedtimestories #cozyfantasy…

People in this episode

Host: Alice Louise Meredith

Topics covered

• magical fish
• gnome
• wishes
• family values
• cozy fantasy
• children's stories

Keywords

• wishing fish
• gnome
• children's bedtime story
• cozy tales
• family storytime
• virtue

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Wishing Fish

Places: Ramblestone Creek

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