Podcasts by Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas-Storytelling Podcast for Kids E:249 from 2023-12-07T05:00

A poor scarecrow becomes very sad during the winter because there are no crows to scare away, but on Christmas night, Santa flies by and helps Scarecrow find a new purpose with him at the North ...

Enjoy All of this Month's Episodes in our Monthly Playlist-Storytelling Podcast from 2023-11-30T05:30

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our special bonus playlist.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story for kids, ages 4-10.  (duration 40 minutes)

E245 - Why Crocodil...

The Old Man with a Grain of Barley- Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Bonus Episode from 2023-11-30T05:00

A Scottish tale about an old man who sets out with a grain of barley to try and trick a lot of people into helping him make his fortune, but it doesn't turn out quite as well as he had hoped.  A...

A Quartet of Poems-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Ages 4-10E:248 from 2023-11-23T05:00

Celebrate Thanksgiving with this quartet of poems by Emily Dickenson that celebrate the magic and miracles of our everyday world, and remind us to be thankful for the beauty of nature.  (duratio...

Four Questions-Storytelling Podcast for Kids E:247 from 2023-11-16T05:00

A  Chinese folktale about a poor young man who makes some promises that are hard to keep as it means he cannot get what he most wants when he seeks help from the Wise Man on the Holy Mountain.  ...

The Sugar Mouse Cake-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E246 from 2023-11-09T05:00

Tom, the pastry chef and his pet mouse, Tina are the best of friends.  But when Tom makes a sugar mouse cake for the royal baking contest using Tina as one of the mice, things go terribly wrong ...

Why Crocodile Doesn't Eat Hen-Storytelling Podcast-E:245 from 2023-11-02T04:00

Find out how this clever little hen persuades a hungry crocodile not to eat her up.  A fun folktale from Africa.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration 9 ...

Enjoy a Special Halloween Playlist-Storytelling Podcast for Kids from 2023-10-31T04:00

Enjoy three of our most popular Halloween stories in this special bonus Halloween playlist.

The Sprightly Tailor -Aired as E159

The Dong with the Luminous Nose - Aired as E109

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:Encore Episode from 2023-10-26T04:00

A beloved Beatrix Potter tale about an impudent squirrel who learns about the importance of minding his manners.  An encore episode from Journey with Story, storytelling podcast for kids, ages 4...

Monkey Learns His Lesson - Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E244 from 2023-10-19T04:00

A fun Brazilian folktale about a cheeky monkey who learns a lesson after playing one too many tricks on the other animals in the forest.  An episode from Journey with Story a storytelling podcas...

Tiny Finger - Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E243 from 2023-10-12T04:00

An old tale from Japan about a tiny boy, who despite his size, proves himself to be a mighty and brave warrior.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (...

Anansi and Turtle - Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Encore Episode from 2023-10-05T04:00

Enjoy this ENCORE episode of Anansi and Turtle -an African folktale about the trickster spider, Anansi, who learns a lesson about being greedy.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey wit...

Enjoy all of this Month's Episodes in our Monthly Playlist-Storytelling Podcast for Kids from 2023-09-30T04:00

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our special bonus playlist. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids, ages 4-10.  (duration - 40 minutes)

E239 How the Wha...

The Royal Snore Snuffers-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E242 from 2023-09-28T04:00

For many a year and a day this noisy king and quiet queen have lived in perfect harmony despite their differences, but when the king begins to snore, his snores are so loud that no one in the en...

All for a Paisa-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E241 from 2023-09-21T04:00

A lazy lad must solve the riddle his father has given him if he wants to find a bride to marry. But will he be able to find the answer for what to buy with one paise?  An episode from Journey wi...

More than a Match-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E240 from 2023-09-14T04:00

An original tale written by Aaron Shepard about a king who finds himself in a very tricky situation and needs to find the right person to advise him.  A great story to spark some discussion abou...

How the Whale Got His Throat-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E239 from 2023-09-07T04:00

Rudyard Kipling's classic tale about how the whale got his throat.  A fun way to teach children what the word sagacious means. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids...

Enjoy All of this Month's Episodes in our Bonus Playlist: from 2023-08-31T04:00

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our bonus playlist.

E235 - How the Bear Clan Learned to Heal

E236 - The Elephant and the Dog

E237 -Mister Lazybones

E23...

The Cat and the Parrot-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E238 from 2023-08-24T04:00

A cat and a parrot agree to invite each other to dinner, but it turns out the cat is very greedy and rather mean, and so dinner is not quite what the parrot had expected! A fun folktale from Ind...

Mister Lazybones-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E237 from 2023-08-17T04:00

A folktale from Laos about a very lazy fig farmer who is cured of his laziness when his wife falls sick.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration-10minutes)

T...

The Elephant and the Dog-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E236 from 2023-08-10T16:00

When an elephant and a dog become the best of friends, a greed animal keeper sells the dog and they are both brokenhearted.  How will the two friends become re-united.  A touching tale from Indi...

How the Bear Clan Learned to Heal-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E235 from 2023-08-03T04:00

A Native American folktale that explains how the Bear Clan become the tribe chosen to receive from the Spirit the gift of healing knowledge.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with S...

Discover the Power of Love in this Tender Easter Tale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Velveteen Rabbit:Encore Episode from 2022-04-14T11:00

An encore episode that originally aired on April 12 and 19 2020 in two parts.  Enjoy the complete story in one sitting this special encore episode.  A classic tale by Margery Williams about a velve...

Celebrate National Poetry Month with this Potpourri of Poems from 2022-04-07T11:00

 A selection of poems sure to delight listeners of all ages and a great way to celebrate the beauty of poetry and maybe even lull you off to sleep.

The Wind and the Moon by George MacDonald

Enjoy All of Our March Episodes in our Playlist-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-March Round-Up from 2022-03-31T20:52:19

Enjoy all of our March stories in our playlist. How Brother Rabbit Fooled the Whale and the Elephant

The Magic Cap

The Fairy Gold

Whoopitie Stoorie

(duration 50 minut...

What's In A Name? Discover the Power of Naming in this Scottish Version of Rumpelstiltskin-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Whoopitie Stoorie:E181 from 2022-03-24T16:00

When a poor widow's pig falls sick, she makes a bargain with a green fairy - that if she can cure her pig, she will hand over her only daughter.  But if she can guess the fairy's name before thr...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Enchanting Tale of the Fairies-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Fairy Gold:E180 from 2022-03-17T16:00

When a greedy old man trespasses onto fairy ground, he decides to try and steal their gold, but it does not end well for him.  (duration 20 minutes)  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journe...

Teach Kids the Meaning of the Word, Gullible, in this Fun Belgian Folktale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids,-The Magic Cap:E179 from 2022-03-10T16:00

When three sly tricksters fool a poor peasant into giving them his calf, his wife decides to play a trick on them, using a "magic" cap to teach them a lesson. (duration 15 minutes) An episode from ...

Journey with Story- How Brother Rabbit Fooled The Whale&The Elephant from 2022-03-03T16:00

A Cajun folktale about a clever rabbit who teaches two bullies, Whale and Elephant, a lesson they won't soon forget.  (duration 20 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story,...

Enjoy All of Our February Stories in Our Playlist-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-February Round-Up from 2022-02-28T18:30:11

Enjoy all of our February stories in our monthly round-up. E174 - Caporushes E175 - How the Speckled Hen Got Her Speckles Bonus for Valentine's Day -The Snowman

E176 -The History of the Seven Fa...

A Hilarious Nonsense Poem to Encourage Kids to Mind Their Parents' Advice-Storytelling Podcast for Kids- The History of the Seven Families, Part 2:E177 from 2022-02-24T19:30:42

When seven young families of parrots, guinea pigs, storks, owls, geese, cats, and fishes, set off into the world on their own, they forget their parents' advice and so come to a dreadful end.  Part...

A Hilarious Nonsense Poem to Encourage Kids to Mind Their Parents' Advice-Storytelling Podcast for Kids- The History of the Seven Families Part 1:E176 from 2022-02-17T17:00

When seven young families of storks, cats, guinea pigs, owls, parrots, and geese, set off into the world on their own, they forget their parents' advice about not quarreling or squabbling and...it ...

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this Lovelorn Snowman in our Special Bonus Episode-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Snowman:Bonus from 2022-02-14T17:00

When a Snowman hears the old yard dog telling him tales of his life indoors near the warm and inviting stove, the Snowman falls in loe with this stove and wants to be close to her, but the weather ...

How Did the Hen Get Her Speckles? Find Out with this Clever Folktale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-How the Speckled Hen Got Her Speckles:E175 from 2022-02-10T17:00

A fun folktale from Brazil that explains how a clever and resourceful little hen got her speckles. (duration - 15 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.

If your littl...

Discover How True Love is Like Salt in this Wise English Fairytale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Caporushes:E174 from 2022-02-03T17:00

When a king asks his three daughters how much they love him, his youngest daughter gives him an answer that upsets him so much that he throws her out of the house where she must fend for herself.  ...

Enjoy all our January Episodes in Our Special Omnibus Edition-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Bonus Round-Up from 2022-01-31T17:00

Enjoy all of our January episodes here in one special Round-Up Playlist.

Pandora's Box

Four Clever Brothers

The Prince with the Enormous Nose

Hans In Luck

If your lit...

A Fun Fairytale to Make us Wonder -Is Hans a Lucky Lad or a Foolish Lad?-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Hans in Luck:E173 from 2022-01-27T17:00

Children will chuckle at the antics of this lad, Hans, who has a rather unusual idea of what it means to be lucky - a great tale to spark discussions about different ways of seeing the world and...

Teach Your Little Ones to Beware of Making Fun of Others-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Prince with the Enormous NoseE:172 from 2022-01-20T17:00

When a king makes fun of an enchantress because of her enormous nose, she casts a spell on his newborn baby boy to teach him a lesson. A fun folktale to teach little ones not to make fun of othe...

Discover How Four Clever Brothers Use Their Smarts to Rescue a Princess in this Fun Fairytale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Four Clever Brothers:E171 from 2022-01-13T17:00

Four clever brothers set off into the world to learn a special skill.  One learns how to be an honest thief, another learns how to hunt, another learns the art of stargazing and the youngest lea...

Launch the New Year on Wings of Hope with this Beloved Greek Myth-Storytelling Podcast for Kids- Pandora's Box:E170 from 2022-01-06T17:00

When Zeus, King of the gods, presents a mysterious chest to Epimetheus and his beautiful bride, Pandora, he warns them on no account to open the box.  Day after day, Pandora resists the temptati...

Enjoy all of December Episodes in One-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Omnibus Episode from 2021-12-31T17:00

Enjoy all five of Journey with Story's episodes from December in one special, uninterrupted playlist. (duration - 1 hour)

Pine Trees for Sale

The Month Brothers

Why the Sea ...

Learn How a Group of Animals Rescues the World from a Perpetual Winter-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Long Winter Story:E169 from 2021-12-30T17:00

A Native American folktale about a group of animals who work together to bring back heat to the world after three long years of a perpetual winter.  A fun folktale that celebrates the importance...

Meet a Brave and Steadfast Tin Soldier in this Touching Christmas Fairytale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Steadfast Tin Soldier:E168 from 2021-12-23T17:00

A beloved Christmas fairytale from Hans Christian Andersen about a one-legged tin soldier, who falls in love with a proud ballerina for the same nursery.  When he encounters many trials and trib...

Discover How a Magic Mill Makes Mayhem in this Classic Christmas Tale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Why the Sea is Salt:E167 from 2021-12-16T17:00

On Christmas eve a poor man discovers a magic mill that will grind him whatever he wishes so that he never has to go hungry again, but when others get a hold of this magic mill, they run into pr...

Rejoice to See How Love Triumphs in this Beloved Fairytale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Month Brothers:E166 from 2021-12-09T17:00

An old Slavic fairytale about Little Sister whose wicked stepmother and stepsister send her out into a winter's storm to gather violets.  But on top of a mountain, she comes across twelve men st...

Learn How a Clever Wife Tricks a Selfish Lord in this Japanese Folktale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Pine Trees For Sale:E 165 from 2021-12-02T17:00

A Japanese folktale about a clever wife who punishes a selfish lord, who tries to take her away from her husband, by playing a trick on him to teach him a lesson. (duration -16 minutes)  An epis...

Enjoy All November Episodes in Our Special Omnibus Edition-Storytelling for Kids-Bonus Round-Up from 2021-11-30T17:00

Enjoy all of our November stories here in one special Round-Up Episode

The Bookery 

The Elephants and the Lake

The Golden Goose

The Ungrateful Tiger

You can ch...

A Fun Korean Folktale that Warns us to Beware of Rescuing Hungry Tigers-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Ungrateful Tiger-E:164 from 2021-11-25T17:00

Instead of being grateful to the kind hearted young man who rescues him from a  deep pit, this hungry tiger turns on his rescuer and threatens to eat him up, but a clever young rabbit comes alon...

Discover the Secret of Making a Princess Laugh in this Fun Fairytale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Golden Goose-E:163 from 2021-11-18T17:00

Discover how a poor woodcutter lad manages to win the hand of a princess by making her laugh in this Grimm's fairytale.  A fun and silly tale to enjoy with your little ones.  An episode from sto...

Celebrate Creative Problem Solving with this Wise Indian Folktale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Elephants and the Lake-E:162 from 2021-11-15T18:02:59

When a herd of elephants threaten to take away a beautiful lake by the shore of the moon, where a family of hares live, how will the hares manage to protect their beloved lake?  A lovely tale fr...

Learn How Books are Like Friends in this Original Tale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Bookery-E160 from 2021-11-04T16:00

Timothy Tuttle is a lover of books and his attic above the bakery brims with books, but when a thunderstorm tears a hole in his roof, he has to find a way to save his books.  Fortunately, his fl...

Enjoy All Four October Episodes in One -Storytelling Podcast for Kids-October Omnibus Episode from 2021-10-31T16:00

Enjoy all four of Journey with Story's episodes from October in one special, uninterrupted playlist.  (duration 42 minutes)

E157 - Two African Folktales

E158 -The Three Little Pigs...

Discover How a Brave Lass Rescues An Elfin Knight in this old Scottish Tale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Tam Lin:E160 from 2021-10-28T16:00

When Janet dares to enter into the forbidden woods of Carterhaugh, where the wicked fairies make mischief for any intruders, she encounters an elfin knight, Tam Lin, entrapped by the spell of th...

Enjoy a Slightly Spooky Scottish Tale to Celebrate Halloween-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Sprightly TailorE159 from 2021-10-21T16:00

In order to receive a handsome reward, a sprightly tailor agrees to his laird's challenge - to sit on a haunted graveyard in the middle of the night and sew a special pair of "trews" for the lai...

Celebrate Journey with Story's 3rd Birthday by Listening to Our Number 1 Most Popular Episode-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Three Little Pigs:E158 from 2021-10-14T16:00

Celebrate Journey with Story's 3rd Birthday by listening again to our top most popular episode - The Three Little Pigs.  (duration 8 minutes)An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with St...

Celebrate Journey with Story's 3rd Birthday with our Second Most Popular Episode-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Jack and the Beanstalk:Brithday Bonus from 2021-10-13T16:00

To celebrate Journey with Story's third birthday and over one million downloads, we are re-airing out top three most popular episodes. You can listen to our second most popular episode here - Ja...

Celebrate Journey with Story's 3rd Birthday with our Third Most Popular Episode-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Tale of the Linani Beast:BirthdayBonus from 2021-10-12T16:00

To celebrate Journey with Story's 3rd birthday and over one million downloads, we are re-airing our top three most popular episodes.  This is our third most popular episode - The Tale of the Lin...

Celebrate Cleverness with these Two African Folktales-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Jack Rabbit's Wisdom Spot and The Turtle's Shell:E157 from 2021-10-07T16:00

Two African folktales about how the rabbit got his wisdom spot and how the turtle got his shell.  A great way to spark a discussion about all the different ways someone can be clever and what is...

Enjoy all Four Episodes from our September Podcast in Our Special Omnibus Episode-Storytelling for Kids-Bonus Round-Up from 2021-09-30T16:00

Enjoy all four of Journey with Story's episodes from September in one special, uninterrupted playlist.  (duration 45minutes)

E153 The Scroobius Pip

E154 Thunder and Anansi

E...

Discover How the Watermelon Came to Vietnam in this Clever Folktale-The Watermelon Prince:E156 from 2021-09-23T16:00

A Vietnamese folktale that explains how the watermelon fruit first came to Vietnam.  (duration 13 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.

Kathleen's latest pict...

Enjoy All Four Episodes from August in Our Special Omnibus Edition-Storytelling for Kids -Bonus Round Up from 2021-09-22T16:00

Oops - we are late in publishing our August Round-Up, but hope you can still enjoy it now.  (duration 38minutes)

E149 The Daddylonglegs and the Fly

E150 The Twelve Dancing Princess...

Which of These Two Daughters is Fit to Marry the Chief? Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Chief Five Heads:E155 from 2021-09-16T16:00

A Native American folktale about two sisters who both want to marry the Chief, but the Chief disguises himself to test the sisters' character and so they younger sister's kindness and humility w...

Get Into the Back-to-School Mindset with this Special Collaborative Episode from 8 Kids Listen Members -Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Bonus Episode from 2021-09-10T16:00

Get into the Back-to-School mindset with this special bonus episode.  Eight Kids Listen members have created a short offering around the theme of this year's return to school as a sampling for y...

How Will Thunder Teach Greedy Anansi a Lesson in this African Folktale? Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Thunder and Anansi:E154 from 2021-09-09T16:00

An African folktale about trickster, Anansi, who does something very selfish and greedy, but thanks to Thunder, he ends up having to pay a heavy price for his greediness.  (duration -14 minutes)...

Can You Guess What Kind of Creature the Scroobius Pip is in this Fun Nonsense Poem? Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Scroobius Pip:E153 from 2021-09-02T16:00

A delightful nonsense poem by Edward Lear about a fantastical, made-up creature that leaves all the other animals completely befuddled and confused.  (duration 12 minutes)  An episode from the s...

An Enchanting Fairytale to Remind us to Beware of Outward Appearances-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Nightingale:E152 from 2021-08-26T16:00

A classic fairytale from Hans Christian Andersen about a little nightingale whose sweet songs  enchant the Emperor and all his court until one day someone brings a mechanical nightingale to the ...

How can Mrs. Tittlemouse Keep Her House Tidy with all these Messy Visitors?Storytelling Podcast for Kids-the Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse:E151 from 2021-08-19T16:00

Discover how this very tidy mouse deals with some very messy, uninvited house guests.  A classic Potter tale that might spark some discussion about the merits of tidiness versus messiness.  (dur...

Follow these Princesses into their Secret Enchanted Land-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Twelve Dancing Princesses:E150 from 2021-08-12T16:00

Night after night these twelve princesses wear out their shoes. But how?  Their father, the King, promises a great reward to anyone who can help him solve this mystery.  A Grimm fairytale that i...

Delight in this Nonsense Poem about a Daddy Long-Legs and a Fly-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Daddy Longlegs and the Fly E:149 from 2021-08-05T16:00

A fun nonsense poem about a Daddy Long-Legs and a fly who each bemoan the length of their legs for different reasons.  (duration-6 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling pod...

Enjoy All Five Episodes from July's Podcast in this Special Omnibus Episode-Storytelling Podcast For Kids-Bonus Round Up from 2021-07-31T16:00

Enjoy all five of Journey with Story's episodes in July, uninterrupted in one special omnibus edition. (duration-45 minutes)

E 144- Coyote's Broken Dream

E145- The Tale of Samuel W...

Discover How to Fall Asleep with this Fun Bedtime Tale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Woman Who Wanted More Noise:E148 from 2021-07-29T16:00

An old tale about a woman who moves to the countryside, but has a hard time falling asleep, because she misses all the noises from the city, where she used to live. (duration-8 minutes) An episo...

Discover Why the Burro Lives with Man in this Fun Mexican Folktale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Why the Burro Lives with the Man:E147 from 2021-07-22T16:00

A Mexican folktale about a donkey called Benito, who discovers there is a price to pay when he leaves his mesa home and goes to live with the man in order to be safe from mountain lion.  (durati...

Discover How this Wise and Creative Mama Goose Protects Her Little Ones From Danger-Storytelling Podcast for Kids- The Wise Mama Goose:E146 from 2021-07-15T16:00

An old tale by Charlotte B. Herr about a wise Mama  Goose, who finds a clever and creative way to protect her babies from the wily fox.  (duration-10 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story...

Enchant Your Little Ones with this Classic Potter Tale About Baking Day Mischief-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The Tale of Samuel Whiskers:E145 from 2021-07-08T16:00

When baking day comes around, these kittens make mischief and find themselves in a bit of bother that involves escaping from a huge rat called, Samuel Whiskers.   A classic Potter tale that is s...

Celebrate American Independence Day with this Fun Coyote Trickster Tale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Coyote's Broken Dream:E144 from 2021-07-01T16:00

A fun folktale about crafty coyote who tries to trick Hare, only to discover that Hare is much more cunning and clever than he thought.  Great story about this American animal, the coyote, to ce...

Enjoy All Four Episodes from June's Podcast in this Special Omnibus Episode-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Bonus Round-Up from 2021-06-30T16:00

Enjoy all four of Journey with Story episodes in June, uninterrupted, in one special omnibus edition. (45 minutes)

Episode 140  The Story Bag

Episode 141   The Frog Prince

E...

Teach Kids the Meaning of One Good Turn Deserves Another with this Chilean Folktale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Delgadina:E143 from 2021-06-24T16:00

An old Chilean folktale about a kind-hearted girl whose  good deed  to a snake she befriends is rewarded years later when she finds herself in danger.  (duration 16 minutes) An episode from Jour...

Celebrate Father's Day with this Japanese Folktale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-The White Crane:E142 from 2021-06-17T16:00

Celebrate Father's Day with this  Japanese Folktale about a poor fisherman, whose wish of becoming a father is granted, after he rescues a white crane trapped in a net. (duration-12 minutes) An ...

A Princess Learns that a Promise is a Promise in this Classic Grimms' Fairytale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids'The Frog Prince:E141 from 2021-06-10T16:00

When a princess makes a promise to a frog after he retrieves her beloved golden ball from a deep well, she later regrets her promise, but her father, the king, insists that she must keep her wor...

Teach Kids the Importance of Sharing with this Korean Folktale-The story Bag:E140 from 2021-06-03T16:00

A cautionary folktale from Korea about a young man who discovers that it is not a good idea to hoard stories.  (duration 12 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast fo...

Enjoy All Four Episodes from May's Podcast in this Special Omnibus Episode Storytelling Podcast for Kids Bonus Round Up from 2021-05-31T17:30

Enjoy all four of Journey with Story episodes in May, uninterrupted,  in one special omnibus edition.  

E:136   Sweet and Sour Berries

E:137   The Fisherman and his Wife

E:1...

Learn How this Tiger Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine in this Fun Folktale-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-How the Tiger Got Its Stripes:E139 from 2021-05-27T16:00

A folktale from Brazil about a rabbit who gives a tiger a taste of his own medicine to teach him a lesson, oh, and it also explains how tigers got their stripes!  (duration-14 minutes) An episod...

A Cautionary Tale to Remind Us that No Good Comes from Envy-The Magic Drum:E138 from 2021-05-20T16:00

An African folktale about a tortoise who is very envious of the king's magical drum and whose jealousy lands him in a heap of trouble. (duration-11 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a...

A Classic Fairytale to Remind Us to Be Grateful for What We Have-The Fisherman and His Wife:E137 from 2021-05-13T16:00

A Grimms Fairytale about an old woman whose husband catches a fish that grants them whatever they wish for, but the old woman is so discontented with every wish she is granted and so keeps askin...

Sweeten Your Mother’s Day with this Fun Folktale from China-Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Sweet and Sour Berries:E136 from 2021-05-06T16:00

A Chinese folktale about a little boy who does something very nice for his sick mother, and in turn, someone does something very nice for him.  A fun folktale to celebrate Mother's Day.  (durati...

Enjoy Five Story Episodes in One with this Special Omnibus Edition - Storytelling Podcast for Kiids - April Round Up from 2021-04-30T16:00

Enjoy all five of Journey with Story episodes, uninterrupted,  in one special omnibus edition.  As a special bonus to our listeners during this time when so many of you are stuck at home in lock...

Discover How to Spread Cheer and Hope with this Folktale from the Philippines - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The First Rainbow:E135 from 2021-04-29T16:00

A tender tale from the Philippines about a special STAR GIRL, who comes to live on earth and marry a poor farmer, but after some years, she grows so homesick for her home in the sky, that she de...

Celebrate Earth Day with this Beloved Greek Myth -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Demeter and Persephone:E134 from 2021-04-22T16:00

A beloved Greek myth that explains how the seasons came to be. A perfect tale to celebrate Earth Day.  (duration -14 minutes  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids....

Discover Why the Rabbit Has a Short Tail with this Fun Folktale from Haiti - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - How Rabbit Lost its Tail E:133 from 2021-04-15T16:00

A Haitian folktale about Dog and Rabbit, who were once the best of friends until Dog leaves Rabbit behind in his rush to board the ship that is sailing off to the Magical Island.  (duration 10 m...

Celebrate National Poetry Month with this Pot Pourri of Poems-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E132 from 2021-04-08T16:00

Celebrate National Poetry Month with this fun pot pourri of poems including The Vulture, Some One, Will there really be a Morning, and Fidgety Philip.  (duration 9 minutes)  An episode fro Journ...

Celebrate April Fool's Day with this Fun Folktale from India - Storytelling Podcast for Kids-Gopal and the Straw Roof:E131 from 2021-04-01T16:00

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Enjoy Four Story Episodes in One with this Special Omnibus Edition - Storytelling Podcast for Kiids - March Round Up from 2021-03-31T16:00

Enjoy all four of  March Journey with Story episodes, uninterrupted,  in one special omnibus edition.  As a special bonus to our listeners during this time when so many of you are stuck at home ...

Teach Your Little Ones to Think for Themselves with this Fun Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Chicken Little: E130 from 2021-03-25T16:00

An old English tale about a little alarmist, scaremonger, Chicken Little, who convinces all his friends that the sky is falling and so off they go to tell the king himself, but along the way a w...

Beware of the Jealous Aphrodite in this Beloved Greek Myth - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Psyche and Eros:E129 from 2021-03-18T16:00

This beloved Greek myth tells the story of a beautiful princess called Psyche – her name means breath or spirit, who was so beautiful that the goddess Aphrodite becam...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Fairy Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -The Fairy Folk:E128 from 2021-03-11T17:00

Take a journey with the Fairy Folk as they ride through the night skies on crimson moths with bridle bells and watch the children fall asleep.  A lovely, lyrical poem to celebrate St. Patrick's ...

Discover How to Pick the Perfect Prince with this Fun Fractured Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Young and Dashing Princess:E127 from 2021-03-04T17:00

A feisty princess sets out to find the perfect prince who will help her rule her kingdom wisely, and when she arrives at the castle of the king with a terrible temper, she sets a task to each of...

Enjoy Four Story Episodes in One with this Special Omnibus Edition -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - February Round Up from 2021-02-28T17:00

Enjoy all four February Journey with Story episodes, uninterrupted,  in one special omnibus edition.  As a special bonus to our listeners during this time when so many of you are stuck at home i...

Learn How to Banish Fear with this Powerful African Folktale – Kids Stories Podcast -The Monster that Grew Small: E126 from 2021-02-25T17:00

When a timid boy rescues a kindly hare who is entangled in the forest creepers, the hare tells the boy how to find courage to overcome his fears.  A wise African folktale to make our hearts brav...

Discover How to Outwit an Enemy with this Funny Folktale – Kids Stories Podcast - Why Armadillos Are Funny:E126 from 2021-02-18T17:00

Apollo, the armadillo has a knack for making all the other animals laugh at his antics, and he even finds a way to show them that the best way to outwit and enemy is to...make them laugh!  A fun...

Meet A Lazy Trickster, Koala, in this Fun Australian Folktale -Kids Stories Podcast -Why Koala Has A Stumpy Tail:E124 from 2021-02-11T17:00

When a terrible drought dries up all the land, Koala asks his friend, Kangaroo for help, and Kangaroo suggests they dig deep into the earth until they find some water.  But lazy, Koala, tricks K...

Dive Down Under with this Fun Folktale from Australia– Kids Stories Podcast –How Kangaroo Got Its Pouch: E123 from 2021-02-04T17:00

When Kangaroo comes to the rescue of a poor, old, blind wombat, she proves that she has the kindest heart of all the animals and so Byamee, the Sky God, rewards her kindness by giving her a pouc...

Celebrate Heroism with this Greek Myth - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Theseus and the Minotaur:E122 from 2021-01-28T17:00

Theseus, son of the King of Athens, sets off to save the youth of Athens from the fierce Minotaur beast who lives inside a maze on the island of Crete.  A great story to introduce children to Gr...

Boasters Beware! Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Why Possum has a Skinny Tail:E121 from 2021-01-21T17:00

Long ago, Possum once had a beautiful bushy tail that was his pride and joy, but so boastful did he become that one day Rabbit decides to teach Possum a lesson.  A Native American Folktale.  (du...

Discover How Elephants Got Their Trunks -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Curious Elephant's Child:E120 from 2021-01-14T17:00

This baby elephant has an "insatiable curiosity" and when he asks his family what the crocodile eats for dinner, no one will tell him and so he sets off to find out for himself.  A classic Rudya...

Teach Kindness with this Fun Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -The Lost Mitten:E119 from 2021-01-07T17:00

When a little boy loses his mitten in the snow it becomes a cozy home for the woodland animals, as one by one, they squeeze inside making room for one another until finally it bursts spilling th...

Learn What Makes a Hero with this Beloved Legend - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Little Hero of Haarlem:E118 from 2020-12-31T17:00

An old Dutch legend about a little boy who plugs his finger into a dyke to prevent his village from flooding.  A great story to teach children about bravery and what it means to be a hero and sa...

Discover What Makes the Wisest of Gifts- Storytelling Podcast for Kids- The Gift of the Magi:E117 from 2020-12-24T17:00

This classic short story by O. Henry tells the story of a poor young couple who each sacrifices what they treasure most in order to buy the other a present.  A wise and tender tale for this Chri...

Learn How and Why We Decorate Our Christmas Trees - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Spiders and the Christmas Tree:Bonus Episode from 2020-12-23T17:00

When a family of spiders see the decorated Christmas tree on Christmas eve, they are so enchanted, that they leave their hiding spot and drop down onto the tree to explore, but suddenly they hea...

Learn How Two Naughty Mice Became Nice Again -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Two Bad Mice:E116 from 2020-12-17T17:00

When two little mice break into a dolls' house, they try to eat all the pretend food they see on the dolls' plates, and so angry and disappointed are they when they discover the food is not real...

Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas with this classic Fairy Tale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Beauty and the Beast:E115 from 2020-12-10T17:00

When a beautiful young girl agrees to go and live in a hideous beast's castle in order to save her father's life, she learns to see the inner goodness and beauty beneath the beast's appearance, ...

Teach Cleverness and Kindness with this Norwegian Folktale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Boots and His Brothers:E114 from 2020-12-03T17:00

An old Norwegian folktale about a lad called, Boots, who proves to his two older brothers that he is a lot cleverer than they think, and...luckily for them, he proves to be kind as well.  (durat...

Give Thanks for Home and Family with this Original Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Ella Bella: E113 from 2020-11-26T17:00

Ella Bella is the envy of all the dogs in town - she has everything a dog could wish for - bones and treats and toys and a family who loves her. When a stray dog comes to visit and tells Ella Be...

Discover How What Goes Around Comes Around in this Trickster Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Anansi and Turtle E:112 from 2020-11-19T17:00

Children will delight in seeing how our trickster, Anansi, gets his comeuppance after trying to trick his way out of sharing his food with Turtle.  (duration - 7 mins) An episode from Journey wi...

Learn About the Origin of Hunting Elephants in this African Folktale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Thunder, Elephant, and Dorobo E:111 from 2020-11-12T17:00

An African folktale, retold by Humphrey Harman, that explains how man and elephant came to distrust one another and why men continue to hunt elephants. A wise tale that teaches us how trust can ...

Enjoy a Fishing Adventure with this classic Potter Tale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Mr. Jeremy FisherE:110 from 2020-11-05T17:00

Meet Mr. Jeremy Fisher - a frog who lives in a "slippy- sloppy" house at the edge of a pond.  One rainy day he sets off on a fishing expedition that results in a series of unfortunate events, en...

Light up your Halloween with this Slightly Spooky Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Dong with the Luminous Nose:E 109 from 2020-10-29T16:00

A slightly spooky tale for Halloween about a poor, lonely creature called a Dong, who misses his true love (a Jumbly girl) so much that he fastens himself a long, luminous nose and sets off thro...

Chatterboxes Beware! - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Talking Skull:E108 from 2020-10-22T16:00

A folktale from Cameroon about a man whose habit of talking too much lands him in a heap of trouble after he finds a talking skull and tries to tell everyone in the village about his discovery. ...

Take a Glimpse Through the Looking Glass- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Walrus and the CarpenterE:107 from 2020-10-15T16:00

Lewis Carrol's beloved classic poem from Through the Looking Glass, about the walrus and the carpenter who lure a bed of unsuspecting oysters to their dinner table.  (duration 7 minutes) An epis...

Delight in the Antics of this Cat Burglar - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - McCavity the Mystery Cat :E106 from 2020-10-08T16:00

Children will delight in the antics of this mischievous cat burglar, McCavity, who always manages to escape being captured despite leaving fishbones and paw prints at the scene of the crime.  A ...

Rejoice to See How True Love Conquers All -Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Rapunzel:E105 from 2020-10-01T16:00

Trapped in a tall tower with no door, Rapunzel is kept prisoner by a wicked witch, who comes to see her every day and climbs up her long braid of hair.  But one day, a young prince hears her sin...

Discover How to Prove You're a Princess in this fun Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Princess and the Pea:E104 from 2020-09-24T16:00

The classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen (lightly adapted by Kathleen) about a Queen who devises a special test to prove whether or not a young girl who knocks on the palace door in the...

Bask in the Beauty of Moonflower in this Japanese Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Moonflower:E 103 from 2020-09-17T16:00

One spring evening, the Moon sends one of her children to a poor childless couple and tells that she will be theirs to look after for 18 years.  A beautiful folktale from Japan that celebrates w...

Learn How to Make Peace with this Indian Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Elephants' Reward E:102 from 2020-09-10T16:00

A herd of elephants and a community of mice learn to live together in friendship and harmony in an abandoned Indian village - An old Indian folktale that celebrates the truth that kindness breed...

Discover the Secret of Happiness with this Indian Folktale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Price of Greed:E101 from 2020-09-03T16:00

 When a holy man grants three wishes to a poor Indian couple who are living a very miserly life, they discover the secret to happiness lies in friendship, generosity, and treasuring your family....

Discover how Life is Gift -Precious Beyond Measure in our 100th Episode - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Magnus Maximus, A Marvelous Measurer:E100 from 2020-08-27T16:00

Celebrate our 100th episode of our podcast with this story of an old man who loves to measure things, but discovers that - the best things in life are not meant to be measured - only treasured. ...

Beware of Blaming Others -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of the Linani Beast:E99 from 2020-08-20T16:00

Discover what happens when a young man blames his girlfriend for making him steal the tale of a fierce Linani Beast.  A fun folktale from Kenya that teaches children the importance of not blamin...

Discover How to Right a Wrong in this African Folktale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Fire on the Mountain:E98 from 2020-08-13T16:00

When a young boy suffers a terrible injustice at the hands of his wealthy master, the seeks help from a wise man who shows him how to right this wrong.   A great way to teach children about inju...

Try to Solve these Riddles in this Fun Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Clever Manka:E97 from 2020-08-06T16:00

A fun Eastern European Folktale about a very clever girl who uses her talent for solving tricky riddles to win the heart of the mayor and eventually to earn his love and respect.  (duration 15 m...

Teach Courage and Confidence with this African Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Caterpillar's Voice E:96 from 2020-07-30T16:00

A tiny caterpillar crawls into a cave that is Hare's home and plays a trick on all the animals by terrifying them with his big booming voice. A fun, cumulative tale that teaches children how cou...

Learn about Loyalty with this Classic Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Master Cat E:95 from 2020-07-23T16:00

This classic fairytale (also known as Puss in Boots) by  Charles Perrault, features a loyal and clever cat who repays his poor master's kindness by helping him become a rich lord who wins the he...

Celebrate the Magic of Story - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Truth and Story E:94 from 2020-07-16T16:00

Truth and Story are brother and sister, but Truth is sad because wherever he goes, no one will listen to him, but Story tells him how to solve this problem.  A wise fable to honor and celebrate ...

Laugh out Loud at these Silly Shenanigans - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Three SilliesE:93 from 2020-07-09T16:00

A fun English folktale about a young man who thinks his sweetheart and her parents are the three silliest people he has ever met until....he goes off into the world and discovers there are even ...

Discover How to Make the Perfect Wish -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - One WishE:92 from 2020-07-02T16:00

A poor Irish farmer is granted one wish from a magical deer in the forest, but how can he make a wish that will make everyone in his family happy?  (duration 9 minutes)  An episode from Journey ...

Discover Why People Fight with this African Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - A Blind Man Catches a Bird E:91 from 2020-06-25T16:00

When a young man goes bird hunting with his blind brother-in-law, he learns why it is that people fight and what they can do to make peace again.  A folktale from Zimbabwe. An episode from the s...

Teach Wisdom with this Greek Myth - Storytelling Podcast for Kids- King Midas and the Golden Touch:E90 from 2020-06-18T16:00

 A classic Greek myth about a greedy king who makes a wish that everything he touches turn to gold, and when it is granted, to his dismay, he accidentally turns his beloved daughter into a golde...

Laugh out Loud with this Nonsense Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The New Vestments:E89 from 2020-06-11T16:00

 A hilarious nonsense poem by Edward Lear, about an old man who walks about the town in an edible outfit that he has invented, but finds himself in a pickle when some of the animals and townsfol...

Learn What Makes These Papas Happy-Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Happy Papas E:88 from 2020-06-04T16:00

 Join all these animal and human papas over the course of a day to discover what joy their little ones bring them.  An audio version of the book, Happy Papas, written by Kathleen T. Pelley and p...

Discover Why Dog and Cat are Enemies - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Why Dog and Cat are Enemies:E 87 from 2020-05-28T16:00

An old Chinese folktale that explains why dog and cat are enemies. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. (duration 5 minutes)

Ponder the Meaning of Happiness with this Classic Tolstoy Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids- The Two Brothers :Bonus from 2020-05-26T16:00

When two brothers discover a message written on a stone in the forest, the younger brother follows the instructions and sets off for an adventure, while the elder brother mistrusts what he reads...

Beware of Bears -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Lines and Squares:E86 from 2020-05-21T16:00

As a little boy walks the streets of London, he plays a fun game where he has to look out for the bears he imagines are lurking nearby.  A beloved poem from A.A. Milne.  (duration 3 minutes) An ...

Enchant Your Little Ones with this Classic Poem -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Dumb Soldier:Bonus from 2020-05-19T16:00

A child hides his toy soldier in a hollow underground all through the long summer and beyond, and when he recovers him, he lays him on the shelf, imagining all the magical mysteries he might hav...

Lull your Little Ones off to Sleep with these Bedtime Poems - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Moon/Silver E:85 from 2020-05-14T16:00

Delight in the the beauty of the moon as she sheds her light on the earth below, with these two classic poems - The Moon by R.L Stevenson and Silver by Walter de La Mare  (dura...

Learn How this Mama Rescues her Babies - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Mama Ostrich:E84 from 2020-05-10T16:00

Celebrate Mother's Day with this African Folktale about a Mama Ostrich who discovers a Mama Lion has stolen her babies and wants to raise them as her own.  Mama Ostrich sets out to settle this i...

Discover What Makes these Mamas Happy - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Happy Mamas:E83 from 2020-05-01T16:00

All Mamas - winged Mamas and Mamas with trunks, Mamas who swing from the trees and Mamas who swim in the sea - want to see their babies learn, play, and grow.  Join these Happy Mamas and their l...

Discover the Power of Poetry - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Raj, the Bookstore Tiger:E82 from 2020-04-30T16:00

Meet Raj - the bookstore tiger, who loves to patrol the storerooms and greet the customers with his hearty meow. But when another cat, Snowball, arrives on the scene, and causes Raj to doubt his...

Solve a Riddle with this Fun Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Weighing the Elephant:Bonus from 2020-04-28T16:00

When an Emperor receives the gift of an elephant, he wants to know how he can weigh this unusual beast, but no one knows how to do such a task, until....his young son comes up with a clever plan...

Nurture a Lifelong Love of Stories in your Children -Storytelling Podcast Bonus - Tips and Tricks of Reading Aloud:Parent Bonus from 2020-04-27T16:00

A special bonus episode from Journey with Story for Parents.  Author, storyteller, and podcast host, Kathleen, shares some tricks and tips for nurturing a lifetime love of stories in your childr...

Delight in this little Dormouse - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Dormouse and the Doctor:E81 from 2020-04-23T16:00

A poem by A. A. Milne about a poor little dormouse who just wants to enjoy living in peace in his flower bed of geraniums and delphiniums, but the doctor insists on making him change his flower ...

Learn how to break Bad Habits with this Fun Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Monkey's and Rabbit's Bad Habits:Bonus from 2020-04-22T16:00

A funny story based on a West African tale about Monkey and Rabbit who try to break their bad habits for one day.  (duration - 8 mins)  A Bonus episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling po...

An Ode to Reading Aloud - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Why Reading Aloud will Change your Children's Lives Forever:Bonus from 2020-04-21T16:00

A special bonus episode for parents.  Journey with Story Podcast host, Kathleen, explains how and why reading aloud to our children is a great way to cure our worldly woes.  (duration - 10 minut...

Discover How To Be Strong with this Native American Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Grandmother Spider Brings the Light:Bonus Episode from 2020-04-14T16:00

A Native American folktale about a spider, who even although she is old and frail and small, proves she has a special kind of strength.  A tale of wisdom to remind us there are many ways to be s...

Celebrate Easter with this Classic Tale of New Life - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Velveteen Rabbit Part 2:E80 from 2020-04-12T16:00

A classic Easter tale by Margery Williams about a stuffed rabbit who is loved into real life by a little boy.  Part 2 of 2.  (duration 12 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytell...

Celebrate Easter with this Classic Tale of New Life- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Velveteen Rabbit Part 1 E:79 from 2020-04-09T16:00

A classic tale by Margery Williams about a stuffed rabbit who is loved into life by a little boy.  Wonderful story to celebrate Easter and Spring.  Part 1 of 2.  (Duration 16 minutes) An episode...

Discover Why the Rhinoceros has Wrinkles- Storytelling Podcast for Kids:How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin:Bonus Episode from 2020-04-07T16:00

A beloved classic tale from Rudyard Kipling that tells us how the rhinoceros got such wrinkly skin.  (duration 11 minutes) A BONUS episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kid...

Celebrate National Poetry Month with this Classic Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids: The King's Breakfast:E78 from 2020-04-02T16:00

A humorous poem by A.A. Milne about a King who tries to persuade the royal household that all he really wants is a bit of butter for his bread.  (duration -4 minutes) An episode from Journey wit...

A Fable to Remind Us We All Need One Another - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Little Great Lion:Bonus Episode from 2020-04-01T16:00

 When Little Great Lion boasts he is ready to join in the hunt all on his own, his father, Great Lion, takes him on a walk across the African plains to show him how we are all interconnected and...

Teach Gratitude with this fun Jewish Folktale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - It Could Always Be Worse:E77 from 2020-03-26T16:00

When a poor Jewish farmer complains to his Rabbi about how hard it is to live in his one room hut with his wife, his mother, and his six children, the Rabbi comes up with an unusual solution.  A...

Learn How Love Conquers Fear - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Ned the Knock-Kneed Knight:Special BonusE76 from 2020-03-25T20:00

Everyone calls Ned the Knock-Kneed Knight because he is such a coward - afraid of bees and beetles and anything that scuttles or bumbles or buzzes.  But when he befriends a scared little boy, Ne...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Fergus Finnegan and his Harp E:75 from 2020-03-17T16:00

A talented harpist is rewarded for his kindness to a leprechaun.  An old Irish tale (adapted by Kathleen) that is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with your little ones.  (duration - 10...

Get Ready for St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Legend -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Finn McCool E:74 from 2020-03-12T16:00

When Irish Giant, Finn McCool hears that a bigger, fiercer Scottish Giant is coming to his home, he fears for his life, but his clever wife, Oonagh comes up with a grand plan to save him.  A fun...

Discover the Origin of Spiders in this Greek Myth - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Arachne:E73 from 2020-03-05T17:00

An ancient Greek myth about Arachne - a talented but proud weaver who agrees to a weaving contest with the goddess, Athena, and then is punished for her pride.  

Discover How Wisdom Came into the World with this African Folktale- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Anansi Tries to Steal All the Wisdom in the World E:72 from 2020-02-27T17:00

Clever Anansi is determined to become wise and so he tries to trick the villagers into giving him their wisdom, only to discover that being clever is not the same as being wise. A lively trickst...

A Fairy Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Little Red Riding Hood E:71 from 2020-02-20T17:00

When Little Red Riding Hood sets off to visit her sick grandma, she forgets her mother's warning, and strays off the path through the woods, only to meet - the big bad wolf!  The classic fairy t...

Learn how Love Inspires - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Inventor McGregorE:70 from 2020-02-13T17:00

Hector McGregor lives in a higgledy-piggledy house with a cheery wife, five children, and a hen called Hattie.  He can invent just about anything that needs inventing until....he leaves his hous...

Celebrate Music with this Fun Poem- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Ceremonial Band:E69 from 2020-02-06T17:00

The old King of Dorchester has his very own orchestra and his fiddles and his flutes are the finest in the land.  A fun poem by James Reeves that teaches children about the musical instruments o...

Discover How Turtle Tricks Crafty Coyote -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Coyote and the Turtle:E68 from 2020-01-30T17:00

A clever turtle finds himself in a pickle when he wanders too far from his home in the riverbed, but he uses his quick wits to trick the crafty coyote into solving his problem.  A fun Native Ame...

Bullies Beware! Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Three Billy Goats Gruff:E67 from 2020-01-23T17:00

A fun folktale from Norway about three billy goats who have to cross over a bridge where a horrid troll lurks, but Big Billy Goat knows just how to deal with bullies and teaches the terrible tro...

Discover who will become King of the Birds - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Flyng Contest:E66 from 2020-01-16T17:00

A South American folktale about how the birds choose who is to become their King.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration - 3minutes)

Celebrate Generosity with this Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids- The Old Woman and the Tramp:E65 from 2020-01-09T17:00

A traditional folktale from Sweden about a hungry tramp who tricks a miserly old woman into sharing the contents of her pantry to make a special kind of soup. (also called -Nail Soup. ) (duratio...

Laugh out Loud with this Funny Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Three Wishes:E64 from 2020-01-02T17:00

Start the New Year with a laugh - children will chuckle to see what happens when a poor woodcutter and his wife are given three wishes from a fairy, but have a hard time making just the right wi...

Meet a little Snowgirl- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Little Snowgirl:E63 from 2019-12-26T17:00

An old Russian fairytale about a snowball that comes to life as a little Snowgirl and sets off into the forest where she encounters some dangers, only to be rescued by a friendly dog.  (duration...

Spread Christmas Cheer with this Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds:E62 from 2019-12-19T17:00

When the wicked Winter Witch takes control over the mountain and the surrounding villages, a kind and courageous little girl sets off to battle the Winter Whirlwinds and wake the sleeping Spring...

Discover another Gift Giving Tradition - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Baboushka:E61 from 2019-12-12T17:00

An old Russian legend about a lonely old woman who meets the three wise men on their way to see the new baby in Bethlehem. A lovely Christmas tale for children to learn more about another gift g...

Spread Christmas Kindness with this Scottish Tale- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Giant King:E60 from 2019-12-02T17:00

In long ago Scotland, a talented young woodcarver, called, Rabbie, saves the townspeople from a  fierce giant by persuading them to treat him like a king.  Written by Kathleen T. Pelley and publ...

Teach Gratitude with this Classic Aesop's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Androcles and the Lion: E59 from 2019-11-28T17:00

In this beloved Aesop's fable, a runaway slave befriends a lion by showing him kindness and compassion, and some years later when the slave is captured by the Romans the lion shows his gratitude...

Celebrate Friendship with this Classic Grimm's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Bremen Town Musicians:E58 from 2019-11-21T17:00

A humorous fable from the Brothers Grimm about four aging animals who set off for the town of Bremen to become musicians, but along the way, they find a cabin in the woods with a band of robbers...

Teach your Kids to Speak the Truth with this Classic Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Emperor's New Clothes:E57 from 2019-11-14T17:00

In this classic fairytale from Hans Christian Andersen, two tricksters tell a vain emperor that they can weave him the most beautiful suit of clothes that will be invisible to fools and those wh...

Discover the Dangers of Making False Promises -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Rumpelstiltskin:E56 from 2019-11-07T17:00

In this classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm, a poor miller's daughter is held captive by a greedy king and told to spin straw into gold - an impossible task for her, until along comes an o...

Celebrate Halloween with this old English Ghost Story - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Teeny Tiny Woman:E55 from 2019-10-31T16:00

An old English ghost story about a teeny tiny woman who finds a teeny tiny bone in a teeny tiny graveyard and brings it home.  A fun Halloween story for little ones that is just a teeny tiny bit...

Enjoy this Spooky Spider Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Spider and the Fly:E54 from 2019-10-24T16:00

A cunning spider lures an unsuspecting fly into his web in this slightly spooky poem by Mary Howitt that teaches children to be wary of those who try to beguile us with flattery and charm.  (Dur...

Learn the Importance of Minding your Manners with this classic tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin:E53 from 2019-10-17T16:00

When Nutkin, his brother, Twinkleberry and his cousins make their way to Owl Island to gather nuts, they encounter Old Brown, who does not tolerate Nutkin's impudence and teaches him the importa...

Discover the Perils of a Broken Promise - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Part 2:E52 from 2019-10-10T16:00

Robert Browning's famous retelling of a medieval legend about a piper who rids the town of its plague of rats, but when the selfish mayor and his council refuse to pay him his due, he exacts his...

Discover the Perils of a Broken Promise - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Part 1:E51 from 2019-10-03T16:00

Robert Browning's famous retelling of the medieval legend about a piper who rids the town from its plague of rats, but when the selfish mayor refuses to keep his promise and pay him his due, the...

A Trickster Tale from West Africa- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Anansi and Firefly:E50 from 2019-09-26T16:00

A traditional folktale from West Africa about Anansi, the spider, who tricks Firefly into helping him steal some eggs.  (duration - 7 minutes)

Teach your Kids to Tell the Truth with this Aesop's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Boy Who Cried Wolf:E49 from 2019-09-19T16:00

A classic Aesop's fable about a young shepherd boy who keeps tricking the villagers into believing he sees a wolf until one day....a wolf does come along, but now no one believes the boy.  A gre...

Discover How to Outwit a Crafty Fox in this classic Potter Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck:E48 from 2019-09-12T16:00

When Jemima Puddleduck is looking for a quiet place to hatch her eggs, she encounters a crafty fox who wants to lure her into his woodshed.  A classic tale by Beatrix Potter for Kids Ages 4-8.  ...

Have a Laugh with this Funny Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Lazy Jack:E47 from 2019-09-05T16:00

An old English fairytale about a lazy boy who gets into all kinds of silly shenanigans when he finally has to set off into the world and do some work.  (duration - 7 minutes)

Teach Wisdom with this Classic Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Knee High Man E:46 from 2019-08-29T16:00

A traditional African American folktale about a tiny man who sets out to become, bigger, and fiercer, and stronger, until he meets a wise owl who persuades him to believe in his own inner streng...

A Spritely Poem to Enchant and Delight - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Fairies E:45 from 2019-08-22T16:00

An enchanting poem by Irish poet, William Allingham, sure to delight the little ones and lull them off to sleep with sweet dreams of the fairy folk.  (duration - 3 minutes) An episode from Journ...

The Three Little Pigs - A Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids E:44 from 2019-08-15T16:00

The beloved English fairytale about three little pigs who set off into the world to seek their fortunes.  One builds a house of straw, another builds a house of sticks, and the third builds a ho...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears - A Fairytale for Kids - Storytelling Podcast for Kids: E43 from 2019-08-08T16:00

A classic English fairytale about a little girl who goes inside a house in the woods belonging to three bears and makes herself at home until the three bears return and find her inside.  (durati...

Solve the Riddle in this Story - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Three Dolls:E42 from 2019-08-01T16:00

When the Sultan of Iran receives a mysterious box containing a riddle about the three wooden dolls inside, he has to call on help from others in his court.  Children will enjoy seeing if they ca...

Bask in the Joy of Words with a Nonsense Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Quangle Wangle's Hat: E41 from 2019-07-25T16:00

A charming, nonsense poem from Edward Lear about a curious, whimsical creature who sits on the top of a Crumpetty Tree wearing an enormous hat, and when a cavalcade of real and imaginary creatur...

Encourage tenacity with Aesop's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -The Tortoise and the Hare: E40 from 2019-07-18T16:00

A boastful Hare who is always bragging about his speed and agility challenges the slow and steady Tortoise to a race.  A beloved fable from Aesop that shows us the value of tenacity and effort. ...

A Native American Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Leelinau - A Fairy Girl: E39 from 2019-07-11T16:00

A story from the Chippewa tribe about a young Indian girl who longs to meet the fairies she sees dancing on the shore of Lake Superior.  (duration - 6 minutes) An episode from the storytelling p...

Celebrate the 4th of July With a Patriotic Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - A Lesson from History: E38 from 2019-07-04T16:00

An inspirational poem that describes George Washington's famous journey across the icy Delaware river in December 1776, and encourages us to muster our own strength and determination to face lif...

Meet a Cranky Camel in this funny Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Camel's Complaint E:37 from 2019-06-27T16:00

In this light hearted poem written by Charles E. Carryl, a grouchy camel shares a litany of complaints about how all the other animals are better housed, fed, and used than he is. (duration - 3 ...

Jack and the Beanstalk - A Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids E:36 from 2019-06-20T16:00

When Jack trades their milking cow in exchange for some magic beans, his mother is so furious, she sends him to bed without any supper.  But overnight the magic beans grow into an enormous beans...

Celebrate Father's Day with Kipling's Words of Wisdom - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - If E:35 from 2019-06-13T16:00

A classic poem by English Nobel Laureate, Rudyard Kipling, written in the form of fatherly advice to the poet's son, John.  Words of wisdom for fathers to share with their children.  (duration -...

Enjoy Some Swashbuckling Fun with this Pirate Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee E:34 from 2019-06-06T16:00

Children will delight in this rollicking poem by Mildred Plew Meigs, about a wicked pirate with a dagger, a cutlass, and a parrot called Pepperkin Pye, who "goes through the world with a wonderf...

Laugh out Loud with a Nonsense Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Adventures of Isabel:E33 from 2019-05-30T16:00

A classic nonsense poem by Ogden Nash about a little girl who remains bold and brave even when she encounters a big fierce bear and a scary mean witch.  (duration - 4 minutes) An episode from Jo...

Foster Kindness with Aesop's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Lion and Mouse:E32 from 2019-05-23T16:00

Celebrate kindness with this beloved Aesop's fable about a Lion who allows a mouse he captures to go free, and then has his good deed rewarded years later, when the little mouse frees Lion from ...

Enjoy this Snappy Poem about a Scary Shark - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Shark: E31 from 2019-05-16T16:00

A short and snappy poem for kids ages 5-10, about a scary shark by Lord Alfred Douglas. (duration 3 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast.

Celebrate Mother's Day with a Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - A Mother's Love :E30 from 2019-05-09T16:00

An old folktale from Europe, about a Mama Crow and her baby, which shows how a mother's love makes EVERY child beautiful.   A perfect tale to share with your little ones on Mother's Day!  (durat...

Celebrate Mother's day with this Mama Duck and her Baby - A Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids The Ugly Duckling :E:29 from 2019-05-02T16:00

Enjoy this beloved fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted by Kathleen) about a mother duck and her baby, whom the rest of the family find very ugly, but luckily, one day the duckling find...

Go on an adventure with the Flopsy Bunnies - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies::E28 from 2019-04-25T16:00

Join Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Flopsy, whose six young rabbits are captured by Mr. McGregor, while raiding a rubbish heap of rotting vegetables. Children will enjoy hearing about the soporifi...

Celebrate Easter with a classic Fairytale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Selfish Giant:E27 from 2019-04-18T16:00

 A classic fairy tale by Oscar Wilde, about a giant who builds a huge wall around his garden to keep all the children out, but when he encounters a special little boy, the giant  is moved to cha...

An Easter Folktale for Children Ages 4-10 -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Three Trees-E26 from 2019-04-11T16:00

An old folktale about three trees on a mountain top who dream about what they want to be when they are fully grown. (duration - 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podc...

Sleep Well With a Bedtime Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -The Plumpuppets: E25 from 2019-04-04T16:00

A whimsical poem by Christopher Morley about bedtime fairies who know just how to tuck little children into bed, making them cozy and snug. (duration - 2 minutes) An episode from Journey with St...

Journey with Story - Episode 24 - The Tale of Johnny Town Mouse from 2019-03-28T16:00

A town mouse and a country mouse explore each other's worlds, only to discover that they each prefer their own home.

Journey with Story - Episode 23 - The Wee Bannock from 2019-03-21T16:00

When a wee bannock (Scottish type of scone or bread) escapes from the frying pan, he races from house to house with everyone trying to catch him.

Journey with Story - Episode 22 - Finbar's Wish from 2019-03-14T16:00

An original tale by Kathleen T. Pelley about a talented fiddler whose music pleases the Leprechaun King  so much that he grants him a wish.

Journey with Story - Episode 21 - Fairy Poems from 2019-03-07T17:00

Two fairy poems and an elf poem that explains the origin of the umbrella.

Journey with Story - Episode 20 - The Little Red Hen from 2019-02-28T17:00

A little red hen finds a grain of wheat and tries to persuade all the other animals on the farm to help her plant it.

Journey with Story - Episode19 - The Magic Tree from 2019-02-21T17:00

When a terrible drought covers the plains of Africa, the animals discover a magic tree filled with ripe, juicy fruits, but they cannot reach the fruit until they discover the name of the tree.  ...

Journey with Story - Episode 18 - The Tiger's Whisker from 2019-02-14T17:00

A young woman uses her experience with a wild tiger to gain the love of her  new stepson.

Journey with Story - Episode17 - The Frog Bride from 2019-02-07T17:00

When a young prince befriends an ugly toad who helps him complete the three tasks his mother has given him, he makes a surprising discovery.  A fresh take on the familiar tale of The Frog Prince...

Journey with Story - Episode 16 - The Jumblies from 2019-01-31T17:00

A delightful nonsense poem about some colorful creatures who set out on an adventure across the sea in a....sieve.

Journey with Story - Episode 15 - The Boy who drew Cats from 2019-01-24T17:00

A Japanese folktale, translated by Lafcadio Hearn about a boy who is obsessed with drawing cats and ends up saving the temple from a fierce goblin when the cats he draws come to life.  This slig...

Journey with Story - Episode 14 - The Brave Little Tailor from 2019-01-17T17:00

After killing seven flies in one stroke, a little tailor is inspired to set off into the world to seek his fortune.  Shortened and adapted by Kathleen from the original Grimm's fairy tale.

Journey with Story - Episode 13 - Wynken, Blynken, and Nod from 2019-01-10T17:00

Originally titled, "Dutch Lullaby," this poem is a fantasy bedtime story about three children sailing and fishing among the stars from a boat which is a wooden shoe.

Journey with Story - Episode 12 - Moses from 2019-01-03T17:00

When a girl discovers a stray dog beside a river, she calls him Moses, takes him home and they become the best of friends, until....one day the girl rescues another stray - a little gray kitten,...

Journey with Story - Episode 11 - The Pobble Who Has No Toes from 2018-12-27T14:00

A delightful nonsense poem by Edward Lear about a made-up creature called a Pobble and how he happens to lose his toes.

Journey With Story - Episode 10 - 'Twas the Night before Christmas from 2018-12-22T17:00

The beloved Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore also called A Visit from Saint Nicholas.

Journey With Story - Episode 9 - The Elves and The Shoemaker from 2018-12-17T17:00

A Christmas fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm about a poor shoemaker who receives help from a pair of kind and clever elves.  

Journey With Story - Episode 8- Why The Evergreen Trees Keep Their Leaves from 2018-12-10T17:00

An old Christmas Fairy Tale that explains why the leaves of the spruce, pine, and juniper trees area always green.

Journey with Story - Episode 7 -How Anansi Became Keeper of all Stories from 2018-12-03T14:00

A tale from Africa about a famous trickster called Anansi who takes the shape of a spider.

Journey with Story - Episode 6 -The Tale of Peter Rabbit from 2018-11-24T14:00

Written by Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit is about a brave, but somewhat naughty bunny, who disobeys his mother by venturing into Mr. McGregor's garden, where he narrowly escapes dange...

Journey with Story - Episode 5 -The King has Horses Ears from 2018-11-17T14:00

Long ago in Ireland, there once was a king who had horse's ears. He manages to keep his misfortune a secret by growing his hair long and only having it cut once a year by a barber, who was then ...

Journey with Story - Episode 1 - Maggie the Farmer's Daughter from 2018-10-11T13:00

Originally published in Cricket Magazine, and written by Kathleen T. Pelley, this is the story of a young girl who uses her gift of storytelling to make a long road short and a king's heart sing...

Journey with Story - Episode 2 -How the Camel Got His Hump from 2018-10-11T13:00

A classic tale by Rudyard Kipling, set in long ago Arabia that explains how the camel got his hump.

Journey with Story -Episode 3-The Tale of Custard the Dragon from 2018-10-11T13:00

A humorous poem by Ogden Nash about a little girl called Belinda who lives in a little white house with a black kitten, a gray mouse, a little yellow dog, a little red wagon and a little pet dra...

Journey with Story - Episode 4-Fair Brown and Trembling from 2018-10-11T13:00

Every Sunday, poor Trembling is left alone to clean and cook, while her two sisters, Fair and Brown, go off to church wearing their finest clothes.  But when an old henwife pays her a visit, Tre...

Journey with Story- Episode Zero from 2018-10-08T18:30

Scottish author and storyteller, Kathleen T.  Pelley, shares a sample of her storytelling podcast for ages 4-10.