What If World - Stories for Kids

Last week, Randall Radbot jumped into the Dracoverse, an alternate universe he’d accidentally imagined where dragons rule the world. Can he help Mamma Jamma, Poppa Moo, Abacus, and Dracomax, or will he get stuck inside his own imagination?! Lessons include: We’ve got to own our mistakes and work at being better; it doesn’t take a beard to be magical; there are safe and healthy ways to express our...

Long ago, Randall Radbot got his heart broken when he asked Mamma Jamma out to a school dance. Instead of dealing with his disappointment, Randall imagines an alternate universe where robots don’t exist! Lessons include: We don’t have to share all of our painful memories, but we still have to learn to live with them; having a crush on someone doesn’t mean they will have a crush on you. We’ll learn...

Miss Karen (our co-creator) and Mr. Eric team up to tell a story about fashion, acceptance… and dragons? When birds and snakes trade feathers and scales, the now cuddly snakes turn into New What City’s hottest new wardrobe accessory. Can the scaly birds save their feathery friends? Let’s find out! Lessons include: embrace who you are on the inside; fashion trends don’t have to be cruel; try to lea...

JFKat is recovering in the Whospital, and Fred the Dog and Alabaster Zero come for a visit. Will Jojo keep making unsafe choices, or will they find a way to play together responsibly? Lessons include: It’s important to put safety before silly; it can be hard to speak up to our friends, but good friends usually listen Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a bet...

Tuna the Invisible Dog asks Mr. Eric some hard hitting questions… about tuna fish. Lessons include: Imagination can feel real and help us experience new things; talking to others also takes a lot of listening. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Looking for the Gift of What I...

​​All-star adventurer and wizard, Igneous Draconius (played by Jonathan Cormur) is a guest lecturer at the Observatorium this week, and Abacus starts to feel jealous… Lessons include:  It’s impossible to have everyone like you, but it’s always possible to find people who like you for just who you are; competition can help us challenge ourselves, and it’s important to remember that failing is part...

Professor Mooshpants and Dr. Nozetal are some of What If World’s maddest scientists. They also happen to be among the youngest. Can the brilliant baby and precocious puppy work together to free themselves from a maximum security day care? Or will they have to wait until their parents pick them up?! Lessons include: time flies when you stay engaged and challenged; good friends try out each other’s...

In the final installment of our two-part Halloween Special, Mamma Jamma meets her new dentist, and a surprise special guest gets transformed again and again! Lessons include: listening to the dentist can help us avoid uncomfortable future visits; big or small, everyone is afraid of something Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your...

We’ve got two short, Halloween-themed stories to share today. Will Zach and Zizi face their fears together? Lessons include: Most things aren’t all that scary once we learn more about them; we may never feel fully ready to face our fears, and sometimes we have to take a little leap when it’s safe to do so Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance o...

JFKat is having one of those days where you wake up grumpy and then you drink out of a cursed bottle of hot sauce… and it just gets worse from there! Lessons include: It’s important to share your feelings or take a break, but remember that being upset doesn’t give you permission to be cruel. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your...

It’s the year 20,018, and Alabaster Infinity has to team up with Dr. Whendiana Joan to find a new galaxy to inhabit. But when their RocCat Ship is set upon by monsters of many colors, can the intrepid crew survive? Lessons include: it’s fun to have favorite things, as long as it doesn’t close you off to new experiences; however strange someone’s culture may seem, they are probably still capable (a...

Now that What If World has been tied back together with space vines, it has stopped raining. But don’t worry, Alabaster Zero, Mamma Jamma, and Petey the Pirate are on the case… Well, maybe you should worry a little... Lessons include: Shared green spaces are incredibly important; connection and accommodation can help make us better neighbors Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the...

Howvarotti has not had a chance to sing on the show in a loooong time. If all goes well, no one will end up floating around in space looking for help from a magical Fire Snail on Whupiter… Lessons: Unfairness can be hard to see — practice critical thinking and remember that sometimes we may be the ones being unfair; it’s okay if a friend enjoys a gift from you in a way you didn’t intend Join our P...

Tune in to the Tuna-Clock News with hosts Tuna the Invisible Dog and our friend Sloan! With hordes of What-If creatures coming to life, Sloan might have all the news she can handle. Lessons include: Making up stories without enough information can be hurtful to others (and get you in trouble!) Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having you...

Long ago in 2001, when Abacus first opened his magical school, many of his students begged to be sorted. But when Abacus conjures a Sorta Hat to do the job, his magic is as unreliable as ever… Lessons include: labeling people is a recipe for cruelty; grownups and professionals have feelings, too. This episode originally aired November 6th, 2017. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on...

It’s the finale of our four part Guilds & Goblins adventure. The team is running out of time to find the portal home before the world inside the Trumpet of Travel falls apart. Lessons include: we don’t have to tolerate intolerance; it’s not possible to change everyone’s mind, but that shouldn’t stop us from trying to do what’s right. This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where Wha...

The portal back to their world has become an evasive rainbow that only responds to emotions! Can the team Capture the Rainbow before Fox and Wolf? Lessons include: Our big feelings can have a big impact on the world around us; a good leader is willing to make sacrifices for the good of their people. This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters play an origi...

Lowlandra and Zachimedes have been caught by Pickle Pigs and it’s up to Scullen Bones to spring them loose! Lessons include: It can take time to earn the trust of strangers, even when we mean well. This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help inform the story, along wi...

Scullen Bones, Lowlandra, and Zachimedes must go inside the Trumpet of Travel to free all the people trapped within. Will they be treated like heroes, or do more challenges lie ahead? Lessons include: wanting to help others is wonderful, but it may not always be as simple as just showing up. This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters play an original tabl...

Let’s learn about Cleocatra’s mysterious past! The young cat is destined to become queen of Ygypt, but the Rhino people are sick of being ruled by cats and lions. Can they learn to live together? Lessons include: Being nice is more than just behaving politely, you have to actually think about other people’s feelings; there is no way we can prepare for every possible emergency, sometimes you have t...

Our young guests Emmy and Everett ask What If Questions about two of the most important topics of all: love and video games! Lessons include: loving someone doesn’t give you permission to hug them all the time; talking out your feelings can really help (though it sometimes takes longer than a What-If story). This episode is sponsored in part by the podcast Coin Trick, a stories podcast for kids ce...

Miss Lynn helps Mr. Eric tell a tall tale, featuring a mermaid inventor, a lonely detective, a dog and a cat on a boat, a colossal whale, and, of course, snake lifeguards! Lessons include: pursuing your goals may help you discover a new dream, as long as you keep an open mind. This episode is sponsored in part by the podcast Coin Trick, a stories podcast for kids celebrating Indigenous American cu...

Lots of characters to meet this week, as Ginger the Loyal and Otis the Aloofest visit What If World and meet Hungry Bungry! Can the misplaced pets get back to What Is World, or will the Oopstone trap them forever?! Lessons include: good rules are made by people who understand their mistakes, and want to keep you from having to repeat them; pollution is a problem we can only solve together! This ep...

Fair Elise and Petey the Press Secretey hold are holding a press conference to answer some of your snail mail questions. Will things devolve into utter chaos as the questions pile up? Almost definitely ;) Lessons include: Thinking of conflict as Good vs. Bad can keep you from understanding both sides; 500 cans is too much tuna... Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus...

Find out the origin story of Scully the Squid and his Uncle Cthunkle, with special appearances by Alabaster Zero and Squiderella! Lessons include: even grownups can have growing up to do; just because a kid gets older, it doesn’t mean they have to give up on all the things they used to enjoy. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your...