Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

A beloved classic tale from Rudyard Kipling that tells us how the rhinoceros got such wrinkly skin.  (duration 11 minutes) A BONUS episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.  

A humorous poem by A.A. Milne about a King who tries to persuade the royal household that all he really wants is a bit of butter for his bread.  (duration -4 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

 When Little Great Lion boasts he is ready to join in the hunt all on his own, his father, Great Lion, takes him on a walk across the African plains to show him how we are all interconnected and need each other to find our inner greatness.  An original fable written by Kathleen.  (Duration 9 minutes -plus 3 minutes for links to related activity guides) A special bonus episode from Journey with Sto...

When a poor Jewish farmer complains to his Rabbi about how hard it is to live in his one room hut with his wife, his mother, and his six children, the Rabbi comes up with an unusual solution.  A fun folktale that teaches us gratitude.  An episode from Journey with Story a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10  (duration 6 minutes)

A talented harpist is rewarded for his kindness to a leprechaun.  An old Irish tale (adapted by Kathleen) that is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with your little ones.  (duration - 10 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. Ages 5-10

When Irish Giant, Finn McCool hears that a bigger, fiercer Scottish Giant is coming to his home, he fears for his life, but his clever wife, Oonagh comes up with a grand plan to save him.  A fun Irish legend that explains how the Giant's Causeway came into being.    (duration 9 minutes) An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  Ages 5-10

An ancient Greek myth about Arachne - a talented but proud weaver who agrees to a weaving contest with the goddess, Athena, and then is punished for her pride.  

Clever Anansi is determined to become wise and so he tries to trick the villagers into giving him their wisdom, only to discover that being clever is not the same as being wise. A lively trickster tale from Africa.  (duration -6 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.  Ages 4-10.

When Little Red Riding Hood sets off to visit her sick grandma, she forgets her mother's warning, and strays off the path through the woods, only to meet - the big bad wolf!  The classic fairy tale, lightly adapted by Kathleen with a not so scary ending!  (Duration - 8 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids Ages 4-8.

Hector McGregor lives in a higgledy-piggledy house with a cheery wife, five children, and a hen called Hattie.  He can invent just about anything that needs inventing until....he leaves his house to go and work in a laboratory in the city.  A tale to remind us the source of true inspiration is - LOVE.  Perfect story to celebrate Valentine's Day!  (Inventor McGregor was written by Kathleen T. Pelle...

The old King of Dorchester has his very own orchestra and his fiddles and his flutes are the finest in the land.  A fun poem by James Reeves that teaches children about the musical instruments of an orchestra. (duration - 3 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A clever turtle finds himself in a pickle when he wanders too far from his home in the riverbed, but he uses his quick wits to trick the crafty coyote into solving his problem.  A fun Native American Folktale for kids.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.  (duration - 4 minutes)

A fun folktale from Norway about three billy goats who have to cross over a bridge where a horrid troll lurks, but Big Billy Goat knows just how to deal with bullies and teaches the terrible troll a lesson.  (duration - 6 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A South American folktale about how the birds choose who is to become their King.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration - 3minutes)

A traditional folktale from Sweden about a hungry tramp who tricks a miserly old woman into sharing the contents of her pantry to make a special kind of soup. (also called -Nail Soup. ) (duration - 10 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for Kids - ages 4-10

Start the New Year with a laugh - children will chuckle to see what happens when a poor woodcutter and his wife are given three wishes from a fairy, but have a hard time making just the right wish.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. (duration - 6 minutes)

An old Russian fairytale about a snowball that comes to life as a little Snowgirl and sets off into the forest where she encounters some dangers, only to be rescued by a friendly dog.  (duration - 10 minutes) An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. Ages - 4-8

When the wicked Winter Witch takes control over the mountain and the surrounding villages, a kind and courageous little girl sets off to battle the Winter Whirlwinds and wake the sleeping Spring.  A Bulgarian Folktale.  (duration - 11 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story. a storytelling podcast for kids.

An old Russian legend about a lonely old woman who meets the three wise men on their way to see the new baby in Bethlehem. A lovely Christmas tale for children to learn more about another gift giving tradition at this time of year - for children ages 4-8. (Duration -5 minutes)

In long ago Scotland, a talented young woodcarver, called, Rabbie, saves the townspeople from a  fierce giant by persuading them to treat him like a king.  Written by Kathleen T. Pelley and published by the Child Welfare League of America, this Scottish fable celebrates the power of kindness.  For children ages 4-10.  (Duration - 15 minutes)

In this beloved Aesop's fable, a runaway slave befriends a lion by showing him kindness and compassion, and some years later when the slave is captured by the Romans the lion shows his gratitude and loyalty to his friend.  A perfect story to celebrate Thanksgiving.  (duration - 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.  

A humorous fable from the Brothers Grimm about four aging animals who set off for the town of Bremen to become musicians, but along the way, they find a cabin in the woods with a band of robbers, and so the four friends have to work together, using their musical talents, to scare the robbers away.  A fun fable that honors teamwork and friendship. (Duration - 9 minutes) An episode from Journey with...

In this classic fairytale from Hans Christian Andersen, two tricksters tell a vain emperor that they can weave him the most beautiful suit of clothes that will be invisible to fools and those who are unfit for their jobs. When the suit is finished and the Emperor parades through the town to show off his "invisible" suit, it is a little child who has the courage to speak up and tell the truth. A pe...

In this classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm, a poor miller's daughter is held captive by a greedy king and told to spin straw into gold - an impossible task for her, until along comes an odd little man with a secret name who agrees to help her if she will promise to give him her first born child.  A cautionary tale about the danger of making promises you cannot keep!  (duration 10 minutes) A...

An old English ghost story about a teeny tiny woman who finds a teeny tiny bone in a teeny tiny graveyard and brings it home.  A fun Halloween story for little ones that is just a teeny tiny bit scary!  (duration- 5 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.