Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

This baby elephant has an "insatiable curiosity" and when he asks his family what the crocodile eats for dinner, no one will tell him and so he sets off to find out for himself.  A classic Rudyard Kipling tale (adapted by Kathleen) that explains the origin of the elephant's trunk.  (duration 14 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When a little boy loses his mitten in the snow it becomes a cozy home for the woodland animals, as one by one, they squeeze inside making room for one another until finally it bursts spilling them all out into the snow. A folktale from Ukraine.  (duration - 11 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

An old Dutch legend about a little boy who plugs his finger into a dyke to prevent his village from flooding.  A great story to teach children about bravery and what it means to be a hero and sacrifice your life for the good of others - a timely tale to end this year of 2020 where we celebrate and honor all our heroes who have risked their lives for others!  (duration - 8 minutes) An episode from...

This classic short story by O. Henry tells the story of a poor young couple who each sacrifices what they treasure most in order to buy the other a present.  A wise and tender tale for this Christmas season that reminds us how and why we give gifts and how sacrificial love at its best makes the wisest of all gifts.  Suitable for children ages 9 and up.  (duration - 15 minutes) An episode from Jour...

When a family of spiders see the decorated Christmas tree on Christmas eve, they are so enchanted, that they leave their hiding spot and drop down onto the tree to explore, but suddenly they hear footsteps and into the room steps a jolly fellow, dressed in red, with a sack on his back.  Who can that be?  A fun folktale from Germany that explains the origin of decorating trees with tinsel. (duratio...

When two little mice break into a dolls' house, they try to eat all the pretend food they see on the dolls' plates, and so angry and disappointed are they when they discover the food is not real, that they do a lot of naughty things.  Luckily, they manage to mend their ways just in time for Christmas Eve.  A fun tale from Beatrix Potter that will teach your little ones the importance of being nice...

When a beautiful young girl agrees to go and live in a hideous beast's castle in order to save her father's life, she learns to see the inner goodness and beauty beneath the beast's appearance, and so breaks the curse that was cast upon him.  This beloved fairytale is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season, where we try to spread love and kindness and look for the inner go...

An old Norwegian folktale about a lad called, Boots, who proves to his two older brothers that he is a lot cleverer than they think, and...luckily for them, he proves to be kind as well.  (duration 12 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Ella Bella is the envy of all the dogs in town - she has everything a dog could wish for - bones and treats and toys and a family who loves her. When a stray dog comes to visit and tells Ella Bella how much he enjoys his freedom, she decides to leave her house and set off on her own, but soon realizes that her home is all she ever wants or needs.   An original tale by Kathleen Pelley - perfect for...

Children will delight in seeing how our trickster, Anansi, gets his comeuppance after trying to trick his way out of sharing his food with Turtle.  (duration - 7 mins) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

An African folktale, retold by Humphrey Harman, that explains how man and elephant came to distrust one another and why men continue to hunt elephants. A wise tale that teaches us how trust can be broken. (duration 14 minutes)  An episode from 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...