Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

In this Indian folktale, two gods decide to test a king's compassion by disguising themselves as a hawk and a dove and forcing the king to choose which one of them to save.  A lovely tale to celebrate wisdom and compassion.  (duration 11 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 5-10. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, sub...

In this Russian folktale an angel gives a poor man a most unusual gift.  A lovely tale to celebrate this season of giving and a reminder of what makes the most precious gift.  (duration 11 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 5-10.   If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here   If your littl...

An African folktale about an old man who is forever grumbling and complaining about his life, but when he goes to the Holy Man to ask for advice, he is given a chance to turn his life around.  Will he take that chance?  (duration 23 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 5-10. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscrib...

A funny folktale from Brazil about a clever little monkey who tricks a fierce tiger by disguising himself in a most unusual way so that the can go and drink safely by the river alongside the tiger.  (duration 11 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 3-10. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon pag...

Another A. A. Milne classic tale where Pooh and Piglet go round and round a tree on a snowy day trying to decipher whose foosteps they see and imagining all kinds of dreadful scenarios.  Children will chuckle at their silly shenanigans and breathe a sigh of relief to find out all is well in the end.  (duration - 15 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages...

Enjoy this bonus round-up of our November episodes E204 - How the Moon Became Beautiful E205 - The Dragon and His Grandmother E206 - The Whale and the Sandpipers E207 - We Are All One (duration - 40 minutes)

When a poor man is kind to the creatures he meets, they end up repaying his kindess in a way that brings him good fortune.  An ancient tale from China that celebrates the power of kindness and gratitude.  A perfect story for Thanksgiving.  (duration 16 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast Journey with Story.  Ages 5-10 If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks,...

A Whale and a Sandpiper begin to argue and soon all the fish in the sea and all the birds of the air have joined in to make a colossal battle until they come to their senses and decide it is better to make peace.  A lovely tale from the Marshall Islands that reminds us how important it is to make peace.  (duration 10 minutes) Ages 5-10 If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and othe...

A fun folktale from the Brothers Grimm about three soldiers who make a bargain with a dragon so they can escape the army and with a little help from a magic whip the dragon gives them, they are able to live a grand life for seven years.  But when the seven years are up, it is time to keep their part of the dragon and become his prisoners, unless they can solve the riddle he poses to them.  An epis...

An enchanting tale from China that explains how the moon's face changed in one single night to the golden glow we all know and love now.  A soothing tale to lull little ones off to sleep.  Ages 4-10.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. (duration -9 minutes) If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here If...

Enjoy all of this month's stories in our special Round-Up Bonus episode.  (duration - 1 hour)  An episode from Journey with Story- a storytelling podcast for kids. E200 - Hansel and Gretel E201 Two Poems by A. A. Milne The Owl and the Pussy Cat The Duck and the Kangaroo E202 The Stolen Bairn E203 The Buried Moon If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by on...

When the Moon leaves her home in the sky to come to earth and discover why the people of the marshland are so afraid to go walking there, she herself encounters some wicked creatures who try to trap her.  But the wise woman of the land helps the people find a way to save the Moon and restore light to the world again.  A spooky tale for older listeners that celebrates the triumph of good over evil...

An old Scottish folktale about a brave lass who must find a way to outwit the wicked fairies who have stolen away her bairn (Scottish word for child).  A slightly spooky tale best suited for ages 8 and over.  (duration 24 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon pag...

Two nonsense poems by Edward Lear about two very odd couples - an owl and a pussy cat and a duck and a kangaroo.  (duration 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 3-10. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired...

When brother and sister, Hansel and Gretel, are abandoned in the forest, they fall into the hands of a wicked witch, and must find a way to outwit her. (duration 23 minutes) An episode fomr Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids)   Please note this is a vintage fairy tale and might be too scary for children under 8 years old. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and o...

Listen to all of this month's episodes in our September Round-Up.  A bonus episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for Kids ages 5-10.  (duration 55minutes)   E195 - Old Sultan - Brothers Grimm E196 - Why Back Door is Front - Welsh Folktale E197- The White Snake - Brothers Grimm E198 - Eeyore Loses A Tail - A. A. Milne E 199 - Mrs Tiggy-Winkle - Beatrix Potter If your little listen...

When little Lucie discovers she has lost three handkerchiefs and a pinafore, she sets off up the hill to find them and meets a small, stout washer woman, called Mrs Tiggy-Winkle.   (duration -15 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here If your lit...

When Eeyore discovers his tail is missing, he has to hunt it down and discovers it in a most surprising place.  A beloved classic from A. A. Milne.  (duration 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here If your little listener wants to ask us a qu...

A tale from the Brothers Grimm about a young lad who is able to  talk to animals, and after he helps them, they repay his kindness in a way that helps him win the heart of a proud princess.  (duration 14 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here I...

An old Welsh folktale about a farmer who agrees to switch his front door to the back door when he realizes it might help his neighbours. (duration 17 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story,a storytelling podcast for children ages 5-10. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here If your little listener wants to ask us a question or...

When a farmer decides to get rid of his old dog, Sultan, because he is no longer useful, Sultan's friend, the wolf, helps him devise plan to change his master's mind.  A great story to generate discussions about the value of loyalty.  (duration - 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story,  a storytelling podcast for children ages 5-10.   If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets a...

Enjoy all of our August episdes in this month's round up. Scottish Playlist Encore The Wee Bannock Cap'o'rushes Inventor McGregor The Linani Beast (Encore) The LIttle Sister of the Giants - E193 The Story of Echo and Narcissus - E194 If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send u...

Discover the origin of the word echo with this classic Greek Myth which relates the story of Echo and Narcisuss.   (duratioin 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. Ages 5-10 If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspi...

Children will cheer to hear how one jealous stepmother's attempts to banish her beautiful stepdaugher are dashed because of the love of three friendly giants and one dashing prince!  A Brazilian version of  Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration - 20 minutes)  Ages 5-10 - could be slightly scary for younger ones - so parents, take a l...

Enjoy this encore episode 99, The Tale of the Linani Beast - a wise tale that teaches us to beware of blaming others for our mistakes. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory .  Or you...