Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

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, ending with him narrowly escaping a huge trout who wants to swallow him up. (duration - 7 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 throughout the dark and dreary night, playing a mournful pipe in the hopes of finding his sweetheart.  (duration 9 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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.  A fun, cautionary tale for all  those chatterboxes!  (duration 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 beloved poem by T. S. Eliot that children will enjoy reciting for themselves.  (duration 6 minutes)  Ages 5-10 An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.

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 singing to the forest birds, and sets off to find her and then make her free. (duration 12 minutes) An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.

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 middle of a storm and claims to be a princess, is really of royal blood or not.  (duration - 6 minutes)

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 wisdom, kindness, and goodness.  (duration - 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 breeds kindness.  (duration 9 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

 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.  A perfect tale to remind us of that old adage - be careful what you wish for.  (duration 8minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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.  (duration 18 minutes -includes a special guest singer)  

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 blaming others for their "naughty deeds."  (duration 15 minutes) Ages 5-10 To enter our raffle celebrating our 100th episode on August 27th -       

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 injustice and the true meaning of "It's not fair!" (duration 10 minutes ) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. To enter our raffle celebrating our 100th episode -

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 minutes) Thanks to all our great listeners for your loyalty as we reach our 100th episode on August 27th.  We cannot wait to celebrate with you and would not be here without your support. To celebrate this 1...

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 courage and confidence are not always related to size.  (duration - 7 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for children.

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 heart of a beautiful princess. (duration -11 minutes)  An episode form Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 the origin of story.  (duration - 6 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 more sillier people.  (duration -11 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration -7 minutes) Ages 8-10

 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 golden statue.  A cautionary tale about the danger of greed and not cherishing what is most valuable. An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration -11 minutes) Ages 5-10

 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 townsfolk feel a little peckish! An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration - 5 minutes)

 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 published by the Child Welfare League of America.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. (duration 5 minutes) Ages 3-6

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)

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, and decides to stay where he is, living a quiet life.  When the younger brother returns, they wonder about which of them has led the happier life.  A classic tale by Leo Tolstoy. (duration - 8 minutes) A...