Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

An old tale from Japan about a tiny boy, who despite his size, proves himself to be a mighty and brave warrior.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 12 minutes) If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review  here   If you want to check out Kathleen's latest story, Ned, the Knock-Kneed Knight, published in Cricket Magazine, ab...

Enjoy this ENCORE episode of Anansi and Turtle -an African folktale about the trickster spider, Anansi, who learns a lesson about being greedy.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration 9 minutes)   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 d...

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our special bonus playlist. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids, ages 4-10.  (duration - 40 minutes) E239 How the Whale got HIs Throat E240 More than a Match E241 All for a Paisa E242 The Royal Snore Snuffers

For many a year and a day this noisy king and quiet queen have lived in perfect harmony despite their differences, but when the king begins to snore, his snores are so loud that no one in the entire kingdom and beyond can sleep.  How will king find a way to snuff out his snores and restore harmony again?  A fun original tale written by Kathleen to celebrate team work and problem solving skills.  A...

A lazy lad must solve the riddle his father has given him if he wants to find a bride to marry. But will he be able to find the answer for what to buy with one paise?  An episode from Journey with Story a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration - 10 minutes) 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 instagr...

An original tale written by Aaron Shepard about a king who finds himself in a very tricky situation and needs to find the right person to advise him.  A great story to spark some discussion about the best person to ask advice from.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration-14 minutes) If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a d...

Rudyard Kipling's classic tale about how the whale got his throat.  A fun way to teach children what the word sagacious means. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.   (duration-14. minutes) 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 can contac...

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our bonus playlist.   E235 - How the Bear Clan Learned to Heal E236 - The Elephant and the Dog E237 -Mister Lazybones E238 - The Cat and the Parrot (duration-30minutes) If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here     If you want to check out Kathleen's latest story, Ned, the Knock-Kneed Knight, publ...

A cat and a parrot agree to invite each other to dinner, but it turns out the cat is very greedy and rather mean, and so dinner is not quite what the parrot had expected! A fun folktale from India for Kids ages 4-10.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration 11 minutes) The British Podcast Contest has opened up its Listeners' Choice where you can vote for your favourite...

A folktale from Laos about a very lazy fig farmer who is cured of his laziness when his wife falls sick.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration-10minutes) The British Podcast Contest has opened up its Listeners' Choice where you can vote for your favourite podcast.  If you are a fan of JWS, you can vote for us at https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Voting clo...

When an elephant and a dog become the best of friends, a greed animal keeper sells the dog and they are both brokenhearted.  How will the two friends become re-united.  A touching tale from India about the power of friendship. An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration:9 minutes)   The British Podcast Contest has opened up its Listeners' Choice where you can vote for your...

A Native American folktale that explains how the Bear Clan become the tribe chosen to receive from the Spirit the gift of healing knowledge.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration - 8 minutes)   The British Podcast Contest has opened up its Listeners' Choice where you can vote for your favourite podcast.  If you are a fan of JWS, you can vote for us at https://www.br...

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our special bonus playlist. Encore -Why Possum Has a Skinny Tail  E233 The Little Old Woman and the North Wind E 234 The Gifts of the Grasscutter Encore Leelinau the Fairy Girl  (duration - 40 minutes)   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...

A Native American tale about a young Indian girl who longs to meet the fairies she sees dancing on the shore of Lake Superior. (duration 15 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story, for kids ages 4-10.   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 can contact...

A folktale from India and Pakistan, retold by Aaron Shepard, about an old grass cutter who tries to get rid of all kinds of unwanted gifts only to find it is a lot harder than he imagined.  A lovely folktale about happiness and contentment.  (duration 16 minutes). An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story, for Kids Ages 4-10.   If your little listener wants to ask us a question or s...

After the North Wind repeatedly blows away this little old woman's bowl of flour that she wants to use to bake bread, the woman decides to go and visit the North Wind and demand that he return her flour.  A fun tale from Norway that teaches children the value of tenacity.  (duration -8 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story, for kids ages 4-10.     If your little listene...

I  A Native American story about a possum who is so proud of his bushy tail that he can't stop boasting about it, and ends up in a very tricky situation.  A fun story that teaches kids about the pitfalls of boasting!  An ENCORE episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration 8 minutes)   If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of ou...

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our special omnibus edition ENCORE - Theseus and the Minotaur E230 -Quacklin by Aaron Shepard Encore - King Midas E231 Why the Eagle Defends Americans (duration 43 minutes) A bonus playlist from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.

A Brazilian version of Puss in Boots.  When a poor man is forced to sell all that he owns in order to feed himself, he refuses to part with his beloved cat, and in return for his loyalty, his cat sets out to make his master rich.  (duration 9 minutes). An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.

A Native American Indian story about a Mother Bear who finds a little boy abandoned in the forest, and so raises him along with her bear cubs.  But when the bear hunters come close, she has to find another animal who can protect him from harm.  A tender tale that celebrates a mother's love.  (duration 14 minutes). An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.   If you would like to enj...

When a greedy King makes a wish that everything he touches turn to gold, he discovers that there are some things more precious than gold.  A beloved Greek myth that reminds us what is most important in life and a great story to celebrate Father's Day.  This is an ENCORE episode that originally aired in 2020.  (duration 12 minutes). An encore episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. I...

An original story written by Aaron Shephard about a clever duck who lends the king some money, and when he demands to be repaid, finds himself in a bit of a pickle.  A fun story by author and storyteller, Aaron Shephard who describes this as a not so grim Grimm's tale.  (duration 11 minutes). An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring s...

Theseus, son of the King of Athens, sets off to save the youth of Athens from the fierce Minotaur beast, who lives inside a maze on the island of Crete.  A great story to introduce children to Greek myths and to celebrate a brave hero.  This is an ENCORE episode  that originally aired in 2020.  (duration 15 minutes) An encore episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.   If your little...

Enjoy all of our May episodes in this monthly round-up.   E227 - The Fish with Hooked Noses E228-The Bear's Bad Bargain E229 - The Boy Punia and the King of the Sharks (duration - 45 minutes)   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 epi...

A Hawaiian folktale about a brave young boy who dares to challenge the King of the Sharks so that he can dive down and take lobsters from the cave the sharks are guarding.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids, ages 4-10.  (duration -14 minutes) If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here   If your little...