Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

When Zeus, King of the gods, presents a mysterious chest to Epimetheus and his beautiful bride, Pandora, he warns them on no account to open the box.  Day after day, Pandora resists the temptation to open this box, but one day, she cannot resist...An ancient Greek Myth (adapted by Kathleen) suitable for ages 7 and up (might be a little scary for younger kids) (Duration - 18 minutes)  An episode fr...

Enjoy all five of Journey with Story's episodes from December in one special, uninterrupted playlist. (duration - 1 hour) Pine Trees for Sale The Month Brothers Why the Sea is Salt The Steadfast Tin Soldier The Long Winter Story

A Native American folktale about a group of animals who work together to bring back heat to the world after three long years of a perpetual winter.  A fun folktale that celebrates the importance of team work and creative problem solving.  (duration-13 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 ins...

A beloved Christmas fairytale from Hans Christian Andersen about a one-legged tin soldier, who falls in love with a proud ballerina for the same nursery.  When he encounters many trials and tribulations, he remains steadfast in his love until the very end.  A lovely tale that celebrates the value of loyalty and steadfastness.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids age...

On Christmas eve a poor man discovers a magic mill that will grind him whatever he wishes so that he never has to go hungry again, but when others get a hold of this magic mill, they run into problems when they don't know how to stop the mill from grinding.  A perfect story that illustrates how the truth of that saying - too much of a good thing.  (duration-20 minutes) An episode from storytelling...

An old Slavic fairytale about Little Sister whose wicked stepmother and stepsister send her out into a winter's storm to gather violets.  But on top of a mountain, she comes across twelve men standing around a fire - they are the Month Brothers, and they reward her sweet and loving disposition by freeing her from her cruel stepfamily.  (duration - 15 minutes)  An episode from the storytelling podc...

A Japanese folktale about a clever wife who punishes a selfish lord, who tries to take her away from her husband, by playing a trick on him to teach him a lesson. (duration -16 minutes)  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. 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  ...

Enjoy all of our November stories here in one special Round-Up Episode The Bookery  The Elephants and the Lake The Golden Goose The Ungrateful Tiger You can check out this other lovely Korean tale by Soma Han and John C.Stickler, Maya and the Turtle audio book here   f your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagr...

Instead of being grateful to the kind hearted young man who rescues him from a  deep pit, this hungry tiger turns on his rescuer and threatens to eat him up, but a clever young rabbit comes along and teaches him a lesson that saves the young man's life and reminds him not to - rescue hungry tigers!  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. (duration-10 minutes) You can check out t...

Discover how a poor woodcutter lad manages to win the hand of a princess by making her laugh in this Grimm's fairytale.  A fun and silly tale to enjoy with your little ones.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.(duration 14 minutes) For those of you who bought Kathleen's Christmas Picture Book, you can download the free coloring sheets for it here If your little listener wants...

When a herd of elephants threaten to take away a beautiful lake by the shore of the moon, where a family of hares live, how will the hares manage to protect their beloved lake?  A lovely tale from India that reminds us of the importance of finding creative and peaceful ways to solve problems!  (duration 11 minutes) If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one...

Timothy Tuttle is a lover of books and his attic above the bakery brims with books, but when a thunderstorm tears a hole in his roof, he has to find a way to save his books.  Fortunately, his flock of friends come to his rescue and together they find a way to save his beloved books.  An original tale written by Kathleen, that celebrates the joy of books.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Jour...

Enjoy all four of Journey with Story's episodes from October in one special, uninterrupted playlist.  (duration 42 minutes) E157 - Two African Folktales E158 -The Three Little Pigs (special Birthday episode) E159 - The Sprightly Tailor E160 - Tam Lin (duration - 42 minutes)

When Janet dares to enter into the forbidden woods of Carterhaugh, where the wicked fairies make mischief for any intruders, she encounters an elfin knight, Tam Lin, entrapped by the spell of the Queen Fairy.  Janet agrees to go into the woods again on Halloween night in order to face the wicked band of fairies and try to save the life of Tam Lin.  An old Halloween tale from Scotland.  SUITABLE FO...

In order to receive a handsome reward, a sprightly tailor agrees to his laird's challenge - to sit on a haunted graveyard in the middle of the night and sew a special pair of "trews" for the laird.  A great way to teach children the meaning of the word sprightly and...how to conquer their fears and muster their courage!  Perfect to add to your Halloween stories -but parents - this is slightly spoo...

Celebrate Journey with Story's 3rd Birthday by listening again to our top most popular episode - The Three Little Pigs.  (duration 8 minutes)An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. As part of our celebrations we are offering our listeners a special Birthday Bonus Story Episode - a fun Danish Folktale called, The Talking Pot.  You can get it here along with a coloring sheet www.jo...

To celebrate Journey with Story's third birthday and over one million downloads, we are re-airing out top three most popular episodes. You can listen to our second most popular episode here - Jack and the Beanstalk.  (duration 16 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. f your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our epi...

To celebrate Journey with Story's 3rd birthday and over one million downloads, we are re-airing our top three most popular episodes.  This is our third most popular episode - The Tale of the Linani Beast.  (duration 16 minutes) 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.kathl...

Two African folktales about how the rabbit got his wisdom spot and how the turtle got his shell.  A great way to spark a discussion about all the different ways someone can be clever and what is the difference between cleverness and wisdom.  (duration 16minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by...

Enjoy all four of Journey with Story's episodes from September in one special, uninterrupted playlist.  (duration 45minutes) E153 The Scroobius Pip E154 Thunder and Anansi E155 Chief Five Heads E156 The Watermelon Prince  

A Vietnamese folktale that explains how the watermelon fruit first came to Vietnam.  (duration 13 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. Kathleen's latest picture book is now on sale -You can order your copy Here You can enter our giveaway on instagram@journeywithstory     And don't forget, our Back to School Giveaway ends soon. Back to School  Giveaway!  We are offerin...

Oops - we are late in publishing our August Round-Up, but hope you can still enjoy it now.  (duration 38minutes) E149 The Daddylonglegs and the Fly E150 The Twelve Dancing Princesses E151 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse E152 The Nightingale    

A Native American folktale about two sisters who both want to marry the Chief, but the Chief disguises himself to test the sisters' character and so they younger sister's kindness and humility win the day.  A great story to teach children the meaning of Pride Comes Before A Fall!  (duration 14 minutes)  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. Virtual Book Launch Day - for Kathlee...

Get into the Back-to-School mindset with this special bonus episode.  Eight Kids Listen members have created a short offering around the theme of this year's return to school as a sampling for you and your family.  (duration - 18 minutes)  You can take a listen to their podcasts by using the links below (collaborators are in the order they appear in this episode) The Fina Mendoza Mysteries- www.ch...

An African folktale about trickster, Anansi, who does something very selfish and greedy, but thanks to Thunder, he ends up having to pay a heavy price for his greediness.  (duration -14 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. 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...