The Walnut and The Oak Children’s Storytelling Podcast

In this mini episode, a follow up to Mariposa the Can’t-a-pillar and the Power of Yet, we take a moment to reflect on what it feels like when something seems too hard, too big, or just out of reach. Mariposa believed she couldn’t do things, but her story reminds us that sometimes “can’t” just means “not yet.” This episode speaks to children who feel frustrated, stuck, or unsure of themselves when...

Mariposa is a little caterpillar who believes she just can’t do things. While others seem to move forward with ease, Mariposa feels stuck, unsure, and left behind. She begins to think that maybe she is just not capable, that some things are simply not meant for her. In this uplifting and encouraging children’s podcast episode, Mariposa discovers the power of one small word that can change everythi...

In this mini episode, a follow up to Episode Five, Fable the Fox and the Story Everyone Thought They Knew, we reflect on what it feels like to be judged before being understood. Fable entered the forest with others already deciding who she was, without taking the time to listen or truly get to know her. This episode speaks to children who feel misunderstood, judged too quickly, or unsure of where...

Fable the Fox arrives in the forest with a story already written about her, or at least that is what everyone thinks. Before they take the time to get to know her, the other animals make assumptions, whisper, and decide who she is based on what they see from a distance. But Fable’s true story is not what they expected. In this thoughtful and relatable children’s podcast episode, Fable experiences...

In this mini episode, we reflect on Larry the Llama and the Truth He Was Afraid to Tell and the big feelings that can come with making mistakes. Larry didn’t mean to get things wrong, but he was so worried about what others might think that he chose to hide the truth instead. Together, we gently explore why telling the truth can feel scary, especially for children who feel nervous about getting in...

Description: Larry the Llama is always tripping, bumping, and making little mistakes, but instead of telling the truth, he quickly blames it on something else. Deep down, Larry is worried that if others see his mistakes, they might not accept him for who he is. In this heartfelt and relatable children’s podcast episode, Larry learns that being honest can feel scary, especially when you are worried...

Lemon Likes to Listen: A Story About Belonging and How That Looks Different for Everyone is a heartfelt children’s podcast episode for families raising autistic children, reflective children, sensitive children, and children who sometimes struggle to fit in. This story follows Lemon, a thoughtful girl who sees the world a little differently. She takes her time, listens closely, and often needs spa...

Lemon Likes to Listen is a gentle children’s story about understanding that not everyone joins in the same way. Some children like to jump straight into the fun, while others need time to watch, listen, and feel safe before they take part. For some children, especially autistic children or children with sensory sensitivities, loud or busy environments can feel overwhelming. This story helps childr...

A new season of gentle children’s stories is on its way. In Season 2 of The Walnut and the Oak, a children’s storytelling podcast, you’ll meet Lemon, Larry, Fable, and Mariposa, each with their own meaningful story about courage, belonging, emotional growth, self discovery, and finding their place in the world in their own way. Season 2 begins April 1st. Come along with Grandpa Banjo Bill and his...

Well butter my biscuits and pull up a log! Grandpa Banjo Bill and his cat, Potato, are heading to the walnut and the oak to share a thoughtful little tale about a boy named Timothy Montgomery Alexander Bo and the Brain Buggers.. that sometimes wiggle their way into our minds. This story reminds children that not every thought they hear or think is true, and just because something unkind pops into...

This is a gentle follow-up mini episode to the story Timothy Montgomery Alexander Bo and the Brain Buggers. Grandpa Banjo Bill speaks straight to you, the listener, inviting you to have a quiet little think about the story we just shared together. We’ll gently revisit Timothy Montgomery Alexander Bo and the Brain Buggers and talk about a few of the ideas and lessons you might like to tuck into you...

Well butter my biscuits and pull up a log. Grandpa Banjo Bill and his little cat, Potato, are back at the walnut and the oak to share a children’s story about a small hedgehog named Nibblett, who worries a whole lot more than he’d like to. Nibblett’s worries feel big, loud, and hard to ignore, until one day his friend Tumble helps him discover something rather special called Giggle Berries. Along...

This is a gentle follow-up mini episode to the story Nibblett and the Giggle Berries. Grandpa Banjo Bill speaks straight to you, the listener, inviting you to have a quiet little think about Nibblett’s story and the worries he carried along the way. Together, we revisit the moments that helped those worries begin to shrink and wonder about the things that help heavy thoughts feel lighter. There is...

Well butter my biscuits and pull up a log. Grandpa Banjo Bill and his little cat, Potato, are back at the walnut and the oak to share a gentle children’s story about Periwinkle, a character who struggles with holding onto grudges. In this story, every hurt and unkind moment becomes a small pebble that Periwinkle carries along the way. Over time, those grudge pebbles grow heavy, making it harder to...

This is a gentle follow-up mini episode to the story Periwinkle Struggles and the Grudge Pebbles. Grandpa Banjo Bill speaks directly to the listener, inviting children to have a quiet little think about the story and the emotions it explored. Together, we reflect on grudges, why they can feel heavy, and what it might feel like to gently let them go. This mini episode offers simple questions and sp...

Well butter my biscuits and pull up a log. Grandpa Banjo Bill and his little cat, Potato, are back at the walnut and the oak to share a gentle story about Marlo the Meadow Mouse, who loves to wonder, imagine, and ask curious questions about the world around her. Along the way, Marlo meets Wobbleton the tortoise and Pip the bluebird, who have both forgotten how to look at things with curiosity and...

This is a gentle follow-up mini episode to the story Marlo the Meadow Mouse and the Wonder of Imagination. Grandpa Banjo Bill speaks straight to you, the listener, inviting you to have a quiet little think about Marlo’s story and the moments of curiosity and imagination she shared with her friends. Together, we wonder about what curiosity feels like, how imagination shows up in everyday life, and...

Welcome to The Walnut and The Oak trailer for a new children’s storytelling podcast, where you’ll meet Grandpa Banjo Bill and his trusty cat Potato. Season one launches January 1, 2026.