Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

A cunning spider lures an unsuspecting fly into his web in this slightly spooky poem by Mary Howitt that teaches children to be wary of those who try to beguile us with flattery and charm.  (Duration 5 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When Nutkin, his brother, Twinkleberry and his cousins make their way to Owl Island to gather nuts, they encounter Old Brown, who does not tolerate Nutkin's impudence and teaches him the importance of minding his manners. A delightful tale from Beatrix Potter. (duration 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Robert Browning's famous retelling of a medieval legend about a piper who rids the town of its plague of rats, but when the selfish mayor and his council refuse to pay him his due, he exacts his revenge by luring away all the children in the town - except one.  (duration 9 minutes)  An Episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids, ages 8-10.

Robert Browning's famous retelling of the medieval legend about a piper who rids the town from its plague of rats, but when the selfish mayor refuses to keep his promise and pay him his due, the piper decides to take his revenge by luring away all the children of the town....except one, who lives to tell this tale.   PART 1 (duration 9:30 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytellin...

A traditional folktale from West Africa about Anansi, the spider, who tricks Firefly into helping him steal some eggs.  (duration - 7 minutes)

A classic Aesop's fable about a young shepherd boy who keeps tricking the villagers into believing he sees a wolf until one day....a wolf does come along, but now no one believes the boy.  A great way to teach your kids about what it means to "cry wolf."  (duration 8 minutes)

When Jemima Puddleduck is looking for a quiet place to hatch her eggs, she encounters a crafty fox who wants to lure her into his woodshed.  A classic tale by Beatrix Potter for Kids Ages 4-8.  (duration - 11 minutes)

An old English fairytale about a lazy boy who gets into all kinds of silly shenanigans when he finally has to set off into the world and do some work.  (duration - 7 minutes)

A traditional African American folktale about a tiny man who sets out to become, bigger, and fiercer, and stronger, until he meets a wise owl who persuades him to believe in his own inner strength and wits.  (duration 5 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.  

An enchanting poem by Irish poet, William Allingham, sure to delight the little ones and lull them off to sleep with sweet dreams of the fairy folk.  (duration - 3 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.  (Abridged version)

The beloved English fairytale about three little pigs who set off into the world to seek their fortunes.  One builds a house of straw, another builds a house of sticks, and the third builds a house of bricks.  When the big bad wolf comes along it is the third little pig who can save his brothers from a dreadful fate.  (duration - 7 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story - a storytelling podc...

A classic English fairytale about a little girl who goes inside a house in the woods belonging to three bears and makes herself at home until the three bears return and find her inside.  (duration - 7 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When the Sultan of Iran receives a mysterious box containing a riddle about the three wooden dolls inside, he has to call on help from others in his court.  Children will enjoy seeing if they can solve this riddle themselves.  An old folktale from Iran.  (duration -7 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A charming, nonsense poem from Edward Lear about a curious, whimsical creature who sits on the top of a Crumpetty Tree wearing an enormous hat, and when a cavalcade of real and imaginary creatures ask to make their home with him, he gladly agrees.  (duration 4 minutes)  An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey With Story.

A boastful Hare who is always bragging about his speed and agility challenges the slow and steady Tortoise to a race.  A beloved fable from Aesop that shows us the value of tenacity and effort.  (duration - 8 minutes) 

A story from the Chippewa tribe about a young Indian girl who longs to meet the fairies she sees dancing on the shore of Lake Superior.  (duration - 6 minutes) An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey With Story.

An inspirational poem that describes George Washington's famous journey across the icy Delaware river in December 1776, and encourages us to muster our own strength and determination to face life's obstacles.    Includes - A Tale for All Seasons - A short fable about Peace.  (duration - 7 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story - a storytelling podcast for children.

In this light hearted poem written by Charles E. Carryl, a grouchy camel shares a litany of complaints about how all the other animals are better housed, fed, and used than he is. (duration - 3 minutes)

When Jack trades their milking cow in exchange for some magic beans, his mother is so furious, she sends him to bed without any supper.  But overnight the magic beans grow into an enormous beanstalk that Jack climbs up right into the sky and encounters a fierce giant who has lots of treasure. An old English fairytale.  (duration - 17 minutes)

A classic poem by English Nobel Laureate, Rudyard Kipling, written in the form of fatherly advice to the poet's son, John.  Words of wisdom for fathers to share with their children.  (duration - 4 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for children.

Children will delight in this rollicking poem by Mildred Plew Meigs, about a wicked pirate with a dagger, a cutlass, and a parrot called Pepperkin Pye, who "goes through the world with a wonderful swash!" (duration - 5 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast.

A classic nonsense poem by Ogden Nash about a little girl who remains bold and brave even when she encounters a big fierce bear and a scary mean witch.  (duration - 4 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for children.

Celebrate kindness with this beloved Aesop's fable about a Lion who allows a mouse he captures to go free, and then has his good deed rewarded years later, when the little mouse frees Lion from the hunter's net.  A classic tale which remind us, no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted!  (duration - 6minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for children.

A short and snappy poem for kids ages 5-10, about a scary shark by Lord Alfred Douglas. (duration 3 minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast.

An old folktale from Europe, about a Mama Crow and her baby, which shows how a mother's love makes EVERY child beautiful.   A perfect tale to share with your little ones on Mother's Day!  (duration 7minutes)  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids)