Podcast Episodes

How Stories Came Into the World

Season 1 Episode 270

We all love stories, but where did they come from? Listen to Wangari tell this lively and imaginative how and why story from South Africa which explains all.

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Rooster Brings the Sun

Season 1 Episode 269

Have you ever wondered why the sun comes up once rooster starts crowing? Listen to Kim telling this lively, interactive song-story from China and find out.

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Published on 4 months ago

Why the Whale has a Sad Song - a story from the Indigenous people of North America’s Pacific Northwest

Season 1 Episode 268

This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories.

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This episo…

Published on 4 months ago

Why the Sea is Salty

Season 1 Episode 267

Have you ever wondered why the sea is salty? All you need is one hungry girl, a rich but mean brother and a sprinkling of magic.

Dominic Kelly explains all - in this imaginative ‘how and why’ story f…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Two Silly Witches

Season 1 Episode 266

The first of May isn’t just a celebration of summer and dancing round the maypole. Some Europeans believe it’s the date when witches gather to cause trouble. Guest storyteller Emily Hanna-Grazebrook …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Cheeky Cockerel

Season 1 Episode 265

A loyal cockerel sets off on a quest to help his owner who is short of money. Amazingly, the bird finds gold, but a rich man steals it and then tries to kill him. Can the bird escape and return to …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsisdu (Rabbit)

Season 1 Episode 264

A little rabbit who talks too much - is chosen to be the messenger for the animals who lead their community - known as the Tribal Council. Unfortunately, that rabbit just doesn’t know when to be quie…

Published on 5 months ago

The Best Nest

Season 1 Episode 263

An old English folk tale which explains why birds build their nests differently. And shows the importance of listening carefully. Which bird will end up with the best nest? Listen to Wangari the stor…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The Bird With Big Feet

Season 1 Episode 262

In this tale from the Cherokee Nation, we hear about poor meadowlark who is a handsome bird, but unhappy with his big feet which he thinks are ugly. His friend grasshopper insists he must have been g…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sweetie the Skunk & Frog in a Well

Season 1 Episode 261

A double story week with two song-stories told by Kim. The first is a funny little tale about a sweet-smelling skunk. And the second is a thoughtful story from China about a frog who is encouraged by…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago