Listening Pond: Stories for Kids and their Adults

Tilly Tarantula is the star student at Fiona Flamingo’s School for Dancing Creatures. But when it’s time to learn how to waltz, she worries that she’ll never find the perfect dancing partner. Written and narrated by Eryn.

A truck driver and his pet raccoon set off to deliver penguins to the Indianapolis Zoo, but an unexpected event threatens their arrival time.   Written and narrated by Asa.

Jack’s big brother is the bravest person he knows - but when he comes up with an unusual plan to confront his fear of sledding, he discovers maybe he and his brother are more alike than he thought! Written and narrated by Eryn.

Sarah LOVES her stuffed animals, but wonders why they seem to move after she falls asleep - so she comes up with a plan to catch them in the act! Written and narrated by Asa.

Maya thinks everything is boring and ordinary - until a bizarre day makes her long for boredom! Written and narrated by Eryn.

A bird becomes the very best flyer, but eventually finds what he is truly looking for.  Written and narrated by Asa. 

The kids have taken over Listening Pond! This special episode features two holiday stories written and narrated by three of our young listeners.

The proprietor of a music shop has rescued broken instruments from the streets over the years - but this holiday season they find a new purpose in a most unusual way.  Written and narrated by Eryn.

A boy and his dog venture out into a snowstorm to find a missing cat.  Written and narrated by Asa.

Poppy the Squirrel loves watching the children play in her backyard - but one day, a series of events force her to choose between her own happiness and doing the right thing. Written and narrated by Eryn. 

A boy makes an interesting bet with his friends - and is helped out along the way by a mysterious stranger! Written and narrated by Asa.

The animals at Maggie’s Farm are ready for their annual Halloween pageant - until the star of the show makes a decision that may change everything! Written and narrated by Eryn.

A mischievous girl who dresses like a witch for Halloween discovers something new about herself. Written and narrated by Asa.

Two friends discover that bullies are cowards when they work together to recover some missing pumpkins. Written and narrated by Eryn.

A monster boy learns how to become a monster in a most unusual way - and teaches his dad something new about himself along the way! Written and narrated by Asa.