Jess Knaus

Aussie Tiny Tales

Kids EN ↓ 85 episodes

Currently taking a break until Spring in Australia 😊Aussie Tiny TalesA short-story podcast for curious kids aged 2 and up! 🐨✨Discover the wonders of Australian wildlife through fun, bite-sized stories that spark imagination and a love for nature. Each tale is lovingly written, performed, and produced by Jess Knaus.🎧 Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or quiet time!🦘 Learn about unique Aussie animals🌿 Foster curiosity and care for the planetFollow & explore more:📸 Instagram: @aussietinytales▶️ YouTube: Aussie Tiny Tales🌐 Website: aussietinytales.com☕ Support the show on Ko

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Jess Knaus

Episodes

Episode 59: The Anxious Humming Frog 23.07.2024 2:53

Do you ever feel anxious? I do! This episode might help you calm your anxious body. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com Image:...

Episode 58: The Thorny Devil Dodge 15.07.2024 3:15

Rory is facing a rather persistent predator, Ben the brown falcon! Will he outsmart him? Listen and find out! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https://...

Episode 57: The Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo 07.07.2024 2:28

Have you ever seen a large black cockatoo flying way up high? Well, it could be the red-tailed black cockatoo! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https:/...

Episode 56: The Climbing Fish! (the Climbing Galaxias) 30.06.2024 2:27

There's a fish who can swim upstream - it's true! Come along and join him as he hops over rocks and waterfalls. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website:...

Episode 55: which flower next? (the Australian paper wasp) 🪻 22.06.2024 2:30

Can you help Peggy the paper wasp choose her next flowers to pollinate? Excellent! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 54: The Hercules Moth - the biggest of them all! 14.06.2024 2:51

Have you ever seen the moths fly around at night? Well, now is the time! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ima...

Episode 53: The Tasmanian Pygmy Possum (what a sailor!) 31.05.2024 2:39

Have you ever wondered how animals travel between islands and the mainland? I have! In this episode we'll talk about the Tasmanian Pygmy Possum and how I believe it travelled around. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://ww...

Episode 52: the Fitzroy River turtle 🐢 24.05.2024 1:59

Do you live near Rockhampton, Queensland? You might be able to find this special turtle that only lives in the Fitzroy River! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 We...

Episode 51: Best friends flying (rainbow lorikeets) 17.05.2024 1:47

Have your seen rainbow lorikeets, flying near your house? They are super bright, colourful and loud, they are hard to miss! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Webs...

Episode 50: A snail for tea (the snail fly) 🪰 10.05.2024 2:38

A snail fly? What is that? Well, a snail fly eats...snails! Have a listen to learn about how nature is designed. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https...

Episode 49: more than meets the eye (giant clams) 03.05.2024 3:14

Have you ever seen a giant clam on the ocean bed? Well, you're about to! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Imag...

Episode 48: the ant-eating ant! (turn that TV off!) 26.04.2024 2:29

There are so many wonderful things we can do besides watch TV! Let the ant-eating ant tell you all about it. Soldiers, attention! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠...

Episode 47: Let's get building, bowerbird! 19.04.2024 2:12

Do you like buildings things? So does the satin bowerbird! Have a listen to what he builds, and how incredible it is! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠...

Episode 46: Let's play hide and seek! 👀 12.04.2024 2:43

Did you know the bearded dragon can change colours? It's true! And it definitely helps him play hide and seek. Let's play a game of hide and seek together! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussiet...

Episode 45: show me the sea! 05.04.2024 2:56

Do you like visiting the beach? Well, Tilly the Western inland taipan has NEVER seen the ocean! But in this story she sees it for the very first time. How exciting! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussie...

Episode 44: what shape is this? ⏹️🔼⏺️ 29.03.2024 2:59

This is the last episode in our month of bees: March! Leaf cutter bee has a challenge for you! Can you guess what shapes she is cutting into leaves? Take a guess! Read this blog about how you can bee encourage activity in your backyard. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtu...

Episode 43: The Blue Banded Bee is thirsty (drinking water) 21.03.2024 3:00

Do you know why we all need to drink water? Well, let's learn about why! Brianna the blue banded bee is on the hunt for water, especially being such a hot day. Listen in! Check out the ⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠ about how you can support bee communities near your home. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 You...

Episode 42: I'm not your teddy bear! I'm a Teddy Bear Bee! 🧸 14.03.2024 3:32

In March we're celebrating bees, and this week's episode is about teddy bear bees! 🧸 Check out the ⁠blog post⁠ about how you can support bee communities near your home. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagr...

Episode 41: the Great Carpenter Bees 07.03.2024 3:01

In March we're celebrating bees, starting with a story about the Great Carpenter bees! Check out the blog post about how you can support bee communities near your home. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.co...

Episode 40: Watch out for the sun, Willie Wagtail (being sun safe) 27.02.2024 2:27

Poor Willy Wagtail has forgotten to put on sunscreen, and his tail feathers look so sad! Thankfully they do much better the next day when he remembers to slip, slop, slap. Download the free worksheet with this episode. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTiny...

Episode 39: The Eel's Cave 21.02.2024 3:57

Poor eel thinks his friends think he's strange-looking, but it simply isn't true! His crab friend helps him see that his friends don't think this at all - in fact, they can't wait to hang out with him! Download the free worksheet with this episode ! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales...

Episode 38: The Worm and the Wedge-Tailed Eagle 🦅 13.02.2024 3:57

Worm is feeling blue, but the wedge-tailed eagle comes along to lift his spirits, by taking him up, up, up, into the air! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ 🌐 Websit...

Episode 37: Yellow boxfish is scared (and that's OK!) 06.02.2024 3:40

We all get scared at one time or another, so it's no surprise that little yellow boxfish feels like the same about swimming out into the deep water. It's ok! Take your time, and swim out when you're ready. 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Ins...

Episode 36: Time to pack away, Gilly Galah! 🪨 06.02.2024 2:41

Gilly Galah is causing a fuss because she keeps forgetting to pack away her rock collection! But she comes up with an ingenious plan to remember next time she plays with them. Good thinking, Gilly! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram:...

Episode 35: Play us a tune, Trumpeter Whiting! 🎺 23.01.2024 2:13

Can you hear that trumpet sound? A creature is playing somewhere in the distance... oh look! It's trumpeter whiting! Listen along as he plays you some wonderful tunes! 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com...