Roots & Wonder

Sometimes the fastest thinker is not the fastest learner. In a forest full of laughter and friendly competition, Anansi is certain he can outsmart Monkey with one of his famous tricks. But when Monkey starts asking the right questions at the right time, Anansi may discover that cleverness is not always the same thing as wisdom. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast a...

Sometimes a new name changes everything. In a village where everyone receives a brand-new name, Anansi eagerly claims his own and hurries home. But when a powerful wind arrives and only those who remember the new names are spared, Anansi learns that keeping track of them may be harder than he imagined. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for sto...

Sometimes the trickster gets tricked. In a land where words carry more weight than anyone expects, Anansi discovers a clever way to stay one step ahead. But when a sharp-witted Duck comes waddling by with a very curious dream, Anansi may have finally met his match. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative express...

When Tiger refuses to share the sweet mangoes from his tree, Anansi arrives with a warning about an approaching storm and a clever little plan of his own. What follows is a tale of trickery, mangoes, and one very surprised Tiger. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represen...

When a group of hungry hunters finally catches slow and steady Turtle, it seems all hope is lost. But Turtle has a calm mind, a clever plan, and one secret the hunters never saw coming. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represent, imitate, stereotype, or mock any specific...

When a hungry Anansi heads to the riverside in search of a good meal, an encounter with Tiger leaves him with an empty basket and something to prove. Luckily for Anansi, a quick mind can be even sharper than teeth. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represent, imitate, ste...

During a terrible drought, the animals must work together to find water. But when Rabbit tries to take the easy way out, he discovers that some lessons can follow you for a very, very long time. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represent, imitate, stereotype, or mock any...

Roots and Wonder is a storytime space where little ones are invited to slow down, listen closely, and remember. Each episode, I retell beloved African folktales carried across generations through voice, rhythm, and imagination, with warmth, personality, and heart… Roots and Wonder brings ancient stories into modern homes, offering families tales of wisdom, mischief, courage, and wonder to return t...