Story Shed

Episode thirty three of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features Dorothy Doggins - a story about a dog who likes to go jogging with her boy, Mamu... Oh yes indeed she liked to run at speed  To dart and chase to sprint and race To scamper and scurry - quick, off in a hurry  You’ve never met someone so keen to jog Neither human or horse neither cat nor dog...

Episode thirty two of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features The Story Shed - a story about a brother and sister, Ali and Amira, who go on incredible adventures every time they enter the rather ordinary looking shed at the bottom of their garden.  Join them as they escape pirates, discover rare animals and save runaway trains... Once again, after the st...

Episode thirty one of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features The Great Lost Sock Mystery. Have you ever wondered where all your lost socks go? Why do we end up with so many odd socks?  They can't just disappear in thin air... Well, we have a few theories we'd like to share with you.  So join us as we try and solve the Great Lost Sock Mystery.....

Episode thirty of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features Bumble Be Good! - a story all about a busy little bee who one day realises her hive isn't exactly the fairest place to live. Why is it that the girls have to do all the work? Why is it only the queen who gets to eat the royal jelly? Why isn't she allowed to leave the hive and explore the...

Episode twenty nine of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features Grandad Beardless - another story about a grandad with a big beard, a very big beard indeed. So big, in fact, he uses it to keep things in - plasters, ping pong balls, nail scissors, sachets of salt - you name it! But one morning, as Grandad is enjoying a nice cup of tea in the garden, he sud...

Episode twenty-eight of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Julie Jumble - a rhyming story about a girl who mixes up her words. She calls a butterfly a flutterby; a car park is a par cark and jelly beans are belly jeans! She doesn't worry about it much, in fact it seems to make people smile, until she starts school... where some people aren'...

Episode twenty-seven of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Luke Warm - a rhyming story about a 12 year-old boy whose answer to most questions is 'alright', or 'fine', or maybe, just maybe, 'good'. What has happened to the enthusiastic little boy he used to be? And will that little boy ever re-appear?  Once again, after t...

Episode twenty-six of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Jenny and the Giant - a rhyming story about Jenny (and her dog, Chester), who come across something really rather remarkable on their local beach one evening. Did the cliffs really just move?  Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story -  pare...

Episode twenty-five of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Remy Remote - a rhyming story about a typical house in a typical town and girl who wishes she could escape the noise and chaos of her own family. But what would life really be like if you could pause your family whenever you wanted?  Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers,...

Episode Two of Movie Shed, a film club podcast made for kids, by kids This episode features Trolls (2016) and The Boxtrolls (2014) - two movies that feature, well, trolls...But which one will come out on top, the Hollywood mega hit, Trolls, or the lesser known and altogether more scrungy, The Boxtrolls?  Join Leo, Bel and Ida as they digest and dissect the films before giving them a score out of 1...

Episode One of Movie Shed, a film club podcast made for kids, by kids This episode features Coco (2017) and The Book of Life (2014) - two movies that centre around the Mexican festival, The Day of the Dead. What will happen when we compare and contrast these two titles? Will the might of Disney/Pixar win out? Or will The Book of Life sneak it?  Join Leo, Bel and Ida as they digest and dissect the...

Episode twenty-four of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features The Ugly Duckling, the classic tale originally by Hans Christian Anderson. Do you ever feel like you don't fit in? This is the tale of the duckling who didn't know where in the world she belonged. Join her as she explores the world around her and discovers herself Once again, after t...

Episode twenty-three of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features How the Koala Lost Its Tail, an old aboriginal folktale from Australia. Have you ever looked at a koala's bottom? If you do, you will notice that there isn't really anything there - but did you know that the koala used to have a tail? Check out this episode to find out how he lost i...

Episode twenty-two of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Peter's Purple Pants - a little bit of a sad story about Peter, who wears the same pair of purple trousers every single day. Grown ups, this is a story that deals with bereavement, but hopefully in an accessible and engaging way for your little ones. If you are concerned that this topic is...

Episode twenty-one of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Alphabetter - a rhyme about about all the undiscovered words we could be using to practise our ABCs.... as well as a reading of A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, because, well, because it's Christmas!  Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Id...

Episode twenty of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features Shrew Do You Think You Are? - a story about Shrewart, a shrew whose world is turned upside down when he meets Shrewdy - another shrew who makes him realise his family are a little different to the norm... Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the stor...

Episode nineteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features Grandad Beard - a story about a grandad with a big beard, a very big beard indeed. So big, in fact, he uses it to keep things in - pens, sandwiches, light bulbs; whatever you need, Grandad Beard is sure to have it tucked up in his beard somewhere... Once again, after the story we are joined by L...

Episode eighteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features Be More Girly, Shirley - a story about a little girl who doesn't like 'girly' things - she finds it difficult to fit in and has to deal with people always telling her to 'Be more girly, Shirley'. Surely Shirley can be Shirley without being girly?  Once again, after the s...

Episode seventeen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features Down Town - a story about all the different jobs in a typical town, and one man, Mark, who doesn't have a job...or even a home. Will he get the help he needs to get himself out of his situation?  Once again, after the story we are joined by Leo and Bel, the Little Helpers to discuss the st...

Episode sixteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.  This episode features What's Your Favourite? - a rhyme about choosing some of your favourite things in the world. What's your favourite ice cream flavour? Where's your favourite place to be? What's your favourite smell? Join us as we consider some of these vital questions!  Once again, after the st...

Episode fifteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. Celebrating one year of Story Shed! Whoop Whoop!  This episode features Ida's Dreams - a rhyming story about a busy, busy little girl who gets up to all sorts of fun during the day (gloves made of mud, anyone?). But it's at nighttime when her real adventures begin - whatever object she falls asleep with deter...

Episode fourteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Mo Porridge, Mo Problems. A rhyming story inspired by the folktale The Magic Porridge Pot. Mo and his family don't have much money but their fortunes change when Mo is presented with an incredible gift. But who is watching Mo from the bushes? Who has their eyes on that magic pot?   Once agai...

Episode thirteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features a little boy called José who is afraid to try new things. His response to any invitation is always 'no'. Can a girl who joins his school change his ways? Or is José destined to live a life free from adventure?  Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss th...

Episode twelve of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This festive episode features Hana Claus. A rhyming story about Santa's long forgotten sister, Hana. She has spent her life stuck in the offices of the North Pole, running Brand Claus. Will she ever realise her dream of making toys and delivering them to children around the world, just like her famous brother?  Onc...

Episode eleven of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Phillip the Cat. A rhyming story about a cat who lives on the streets and has a rather unfortunate appearance. He gets kicked out of this home and that, all because he doesn't look like a normal cat. Will he find his way back to the house he once lived in? Will he ever see the girl with the ta...