Episódios

  • The Sassy Chicken

    The Sassy Chicken
    Apr 3 2026
    Danielle Free from Shropshire in England a storyteller new to this podcast, tells a French quest story. It’s about a cheeky chicken who won’t take no for an answer. Can she outwit the greedy farmer who stole her gold and get it back? Listen to Danielle tell this fun story and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 minutos
  • Tanuki and Usagi (Badger and Rabbit)

    Tanuki and Usagi (Badger and Rabbit)
    Mar 27 2026
    Storyteller Alton Takiyama Chung tells a trickster tale about a Tanuki – a magical badger-like creature. The Tanuki’s tricks go too far and upset his friend Rabbit (Usagi). How can Rabbit help his friend Tanuki see that he needs to change his ways? Listen to Alton tell this thought-provoking story from Japan and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 minutos
  • Why Bear Hibernates

    Why Bear Hibernates
    Mar 20 2026
    Scottish storyteller Cara Silversmith shares a How and Why story from the US which explains why bears hibernate. The little animals are going hungry because a big brown bear is rather too fond of food. Happily, a fox, a squirrel, a mouse and a hare team up to solve the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 minutos
  • Best of Super Great Kids Stories - Finn McCool and the Giant's Causeway

    Best of Super Great Kids Stories - Finn McCool and the Giant's Causeway
    Mar 17 2026
    This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. The Giant’s Causeway on the coast of Antrim in Northern Ireland is an awe-inspiring staircase of huge rocks stretching far out into the sea. But how did it get there? Was it the work of Irish Giant Finn McCool and if so why? Irish storyteller Kate Corkery explains all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 minutos
  • The Brahmin and the Hole

    The Brahmin and the Hole
    Mar 13 2026
    Tuup shares a story from India about a good-hearted Brahmin (wise man) who helps some animals and a jeweller who are in trouble. Do you think they all help the Brahmin in return when he needs them? Have a listen to Tuup telling this ancient animal fable from India and see if you can spot the twist in the tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 minutos
  • Thokozani the Eland

    Thokozani the Eland
    Mar 6 2026
    In this story from South Africa, we meet Thokozani the Eland, a type of antelope who has magic powers to shape-shift into a human. When a series of fires sweeps through his area putting the animals at risk, Thokozani is chosen to talk to the villagers. Will they listen to him? Listen to Nokugcina Mhlophe tell this moving story and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 minutos
  • Nian the Sea Monster & Why Rat is Number One

    Nian the Sea Monster & Why Rat is Number One
    Feb 27 2026
    Alton Takiyama-Chung tells us two lively tales which help explain some of the traditions celebrated in China and other parts of East Asia at Lunar New Year. One story is about how the twelve animals who represent the Lunar New Year Calendar were chosen - by having an exciting river race. And a second story is about the Nian, a terrifying monster who arrives after dark every New Year’s Eve - to eat the people and their animals. Until one year, a brave old man, comes up with a plan to stop him. This legend explains some of the traditions and celebrations which still take place today at this popular festival which marks the beginning of Spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 minutos
  • The Spider Weaver

    The Spider Weaver
    Feb 20 2026
    A farmer in ancient Japan saves a spider from the jaws of a huge black snake. The spider in turn helps the farmer. But who will protect the spider when the farmer isn’t there? Listen to Alton Takiyama-Chung tell this beautiful tale which explains the origin of the Japanese word for ‘cloud’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 minutos