Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

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 storytelling podcast, Journey with Story, Ages 4-10. Back to School  Giveaway!  We are offering one FREE 30 minute Zoom Author's Visit (from Kathleen) to your child's class (you need to have the class teache...

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 court. (duration - 17 minutes). An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. We are holding another GIVEAWAY especially for our podcast listeners.  We will be giving away T...

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.  (duration 11 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. We are holding another GIVEAWAY especially for our podcast listeners.  We will be giving away THREE audible...

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 is sure to enchant little ones.  (duration -11 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspi...

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 podcast for kids ages 4-10. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory     Or at www.kathleenpelley...

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 Whiskers E146- The Wise Mama Goose E147- Why the Burro Lives with the Man E148- The Woman who Wanted More Noise

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 episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.  Ages 4-10 f your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram...

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.  (duration 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us...

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, a storytelling podcast for kids.  Ages 4-8.   If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory     O...

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 sure to engage and enchant young listeners.  (duration- 20 minutes) An episode from Journey with  Story, a storytelling podcast for ages 4-10 If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawin...

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 celebrate American Independence Day.  (duration 10 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. f your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our e...

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 Episode 142  The White Crane Episode 143  Delgadina    

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 Journey with Story.  Best for ages 7 and up as it might be a little scary for younger listeners. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connec...

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 episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journ...

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 word.  A fun fairytale that teaches little ones the importance keeping your promises.  (duration-12 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawi...

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 for kids.(could be a  bit scary for little ones - best for ages 7 and up.) If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagr...

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:138   The Magic Drum E:139    How the Tiger Got Its Stripes    

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 episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. Kathleen's new picture book, Five Little Angels launched on May 21st. Be sure and check us out on Instagram@journeywithstory  to learn more about...

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 storytelling podcast for kids. Be sure and join us on IG@journeywithstory  on May 21st for a fun giveaway to celebrate the launch of Kathleen's new picture book, Five Little Angels.  We will be giving away...

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 asking for more and more to try and satisfy her greed.  (duration - 16 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. Kathleen's new picture book, Five Little Angels launches on M...

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.  (duration 14 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. A new picture book by Kathleen T. Pelley releases this month. We are looking for volunteer reviewers.  If you have an ACTI...

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 lockdown, we are offering you this special playlist, featuring our April episodes. (duration - 44minutes) Gopal and the Straw Roof - Episode 131 A Pot-Pourri of Poems - Episode 132 How Rabbit Lost Its Tail - Ep...

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 decides to return there, breaking her husband's heart. But the gods take pity on the husband and make a special rainbow bridge that leads him to his beloved wife.  (duration - 9 minutes) An episode from Journ...

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. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory     Or at www.kathleenpelley.com   We love hearing f...

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 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Ins...