Musings and Other Nonsense - Children's Stories, Poems and Songs

A family of naughty mice move into Santa's beard without permission. Will Santa evict them on Christmas Eve? Find out in this silly Christmas tale.  It's told in rhyme and is perfect for families of all shapes and sizes, both naughty and nice :) This special episode is read by Griffin Reynolds, making his voice debut on the podcast. You can hear Griffin play piano in Episode 6: Practice...

A child plans to make the greatest breakfast his parents have ever had for Christmas. There's just one problem. Well, maybe more than one. Find out in this whimsical Christmas tale. Perfect for Christmas morning or any morning you're  feeling very hungry. If you're enjoying the podcast, please visit www.storiesbypeter.com where you'll find Peter's children's picture b...

A one-eyed cat with the power to spot lies, finally finds her forever home in this tale of trust and friendship. It's told in rhyme and is perfect for bedtime or anytime you might be feeling a little lonely. It's based on the true story of Harriet, a one-eyed cat who was born on the Greek island of Skiathos. She was rescued by the Skiathos Cat Welfare Association www.skiathos-cats.org wh...

Did you know a crayon can tell stories just as well as a pen? If you find writing tough, there are still many ways to express yourself. This is the story of one child and the power of their imagination. It's told in rhyme and is perfect for the storyteller in all of us. If you're enjoying the podcast, please visit www.storiesbypeter.com where you'll find Peter's children's...

What if INSIDE and OUTSIDE competed for a little boy's attention? Which of them would win? Find out in this fantastical tale of adventure, danger and an unlikely friendship. This story is told in rhyme and is perfect for inside or outside! If you're enjoying the podcast, please visit www.storiesbypeter.com where you'll find Peter's children's picture book, Lost Hallway: Wh...

We all know that boys love their sticks. But did you know sticks love their boys just as much? Together, they can be anything! This funny, rhyming children's story is perfect for bedtime or anytime a little laughter is needed. Stick not included. If you're enjoying the podcast, please visit www.storiesbypeter.com where you'll find Peter's children's picture book, Lost Hall...

We've all wished to be like someone else, but there are lots of someone elses. How boring! There's only one you in the whole wide world, and that's awesome. This 2-minute story is perfect for young children who enjoy silly rhymes. Listen at bedtime, during car rides, or anytime a little laughter is needed. Please subscribe to our weekly children's podcast for a new poem or stor...

A young dragon wakes up and discovers they've burnt their bed. What will they do? This story is perfect for any young dragons out there who enjoy silly rhymes and roasting a brave knight or two. Listen at bedtime, during car rides, or anytime a little laughter is needed. Please subscribe to our weekly children's podcast for a new poem or story each week. If you're enjoying the podca...

There's a reason our parents warned us NEVER to pick our nose - the Gobble Goblin lives there, and he's HUNGRY!  Laugh along with the short rhyming tale. Perfect for noses of all ages. This tale is told using funny rhymes and is great for young kids and parents with a silly (and creepy) sense of humour. It's perfect at bedtime, car rides, or anytime laughter is needed ;) Please subs...

This is a special Halloween episode. Every wonder what goblins like to eat? Well, you might not like what you discover in the spooky, 2-minute rhyming recipe. It's a tablespoon of creepy with just a dash of gross. And the secret ingredient is to die for. This tale is told using funny rhymes and is great for young kids and parents with a silly (and creepy) sense of humour. It's perfect at...

Practicing a musical instrument is HARD. But when you do, something magical happens - you get better! Laugh along with this musical poem for all the budding piano, guitar, violin and digeridoo players out there.  This poem is told using funny, whimsical rhymes and is great for young kids and parents with a silly sense of humour. It's perfect at bedtime, car rides, or anytime laughter is neede...

This rhyming poem is about a boy who only likes to try things once. How boring is that? This poem is told using funny, whimsical rhymes and is great for young kids and parents with a silly sense of humour. It's perfect at bedtime, car rides, or anytime laughter is needed ;) Please subscribe to our podcast for a new poem or story each week.  If you're enjoying the podcast, please visit ww...

We have a special song this week for our little toddler listeners. Party of Ten is a fun, catchy children's song that's great to sing and dance along too. Next week we're back with poems and stories for older kids. Stay tuned! Please subscribe to our podcast for a new poem or story each week.  If you're enjoying the podcast, please visit www.storiesbypeter.com where you'll...

Our second episode is an original children's poem called: I'm Not a Fan of Vegetables. A young child tries desperately to explain this fact, only to realize there are unexpected consequences when they get their wish! This poem is told using funny, whimsical rhymes and is great for young kids, and maybe a few adults who also don't like vegetables ;) Perfect at bedtime, car rides,  or...

Our third episode is a children's poem called My Baddy. We all want our parents to be good and follow the rules, but sometimes good can be boring. Find out what happens when a child wishes his daddy was a little bit bad. This poem is told using funny, whimsical rhymes and is great for young kids and parents with a silly sense of humour. It's perfect at bedtime, car rides, or anytime laug...

Our first episode is a funny children's poem called Dragon Cake. It is, not surprisingly, about how to make a dragon’s favourite cake. The poem is told using colourful rhymes and funny sound effects. It's great for young kids (human or dragon) who have a weird sense of humour. Perfect at bedtime, car rides, or anytime a little laughter is needed ;) Please subscribe to our podcast for a n...