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Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids
Journey with Story is a storytelling podcast for kids ages 3-10. These audio stories are told with a Celtic flavor and calming voice of Scottish author, Kathleen Pelley. She shares fairy tale stories, bedtime stories, classic stories, and her own original children's audio stories.
Episodes
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsA Fable to Remind Us We All Need One Another - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Little Great Lion:Bonus Episode
When Little Great Lion boasts he is ready to join in the hunt all on his own, his father, Great Lion, takes him on a walk across the African plains to show him…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsTeach Gratitude with this fun Jewish Folktale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - It Could Always Be Worse:E77
When a poor Jewish farmer complains to his Rabbi about how hard it is to live in his one room hut with his wife, his mother, and his six children, the Rabbi…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Fergus Finnegan and his Harp E:75
A talented harpist is rewarded for his kindness to a leprechaun. An old Irish tale (adapted by Kathleen) that is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsGet Ready for St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Legend -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Finn McCool E:74
When Irish Giant, Finn McCool hears that a bigger, fiercer Scottish Giant is coming to his home, he fears for his life, but his clever wife, Oonagh comes up…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover the Origin of Spiders in this Greek Myth - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Arachne:E73
An ancient Greek myth about Arachne - a talented but proud weaver who agrees to a weaving contest with the goddess, Athena, and then is punished for her pride.
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover How Wisdom Came into the World with this African Folktale- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Anansi Tries to Steal All the Wisdom in the World E:72
Clever Anansi is determined to become wise and so he tries to trick the villagers into giving him their wisdom, only to discover that being clever is not the…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsA Fairy Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Little Red Riding Hood E:71
When Little Red Riding Hood sets off to visit her sick grandma, she forgets her mother's warning, and strays off the path through the woods, only to meet - the…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsLearn how Love Inspires - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Inventor McGregorE:70
Hector McGregor lives in a higgledy-piggledy house with a cheery wife, five children, and a hen called Hattie. He can invent just about anything that needs…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate Music with this Fun Poem- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Ceremonial Band:E69
The old King of Dorchester has his very own orchestra and his fiddles and his flutes are the finest in the land. A fun poem by James Reeves that teaches…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover How Turtle Tricks Crafty Coyote -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Coyote and the Turtle:E68
A clever turtle finds himself in a pickle when he wanders too far from his home in the riverbed, but he uses his quick wits to trick the crafty coyote into…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsBullies Beware! Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Three Billy Goats Gruff:E67
A fun folktale from Norway about three billy goats who have to cross over a bridge where a horrid troll lurks, but Big Billy Goat knows just how to deal with…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover who will become King of the Birds - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Flyng Contest:E66
A South American folktale about how the birds choose who is to become their King. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate Generosity with this Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids- The Old Woman and the Tramp:E65
A traditional folktale from Sweden about a hungry tramp who tricks a miserly old woman into sharing the contents of her pantry to make a special kind of soup…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsLaugh out Loud with this Funny Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Three Wishes:E64
Start the New Year with a laugh - children will chuckle to see what happens when a poor woodcutter and his wife are given three wishes from a fairy, but have a…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsMeet a little Snowgirl- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Little Snowgirl:E63
An old Russian fairytale about a snowball that comes to life as a little Snowgirl and sets off into the forest where she encounters some dangers, only to be…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsSpread Christmas Cheer with this Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds:E62
When the wicked Winter Witch takes control over the mountain and the surrounding villages, a kind and courageous little girl sets off to battle the Winter…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover another Gift Giving Tradition - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Baboushka:E61
An old Russian legend about a lonely old woman who meets the three wise men on their way to see the new baby in Bethlehem. A lovely Christmas tale for children…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsSpread Christmas Kindness with this Scottish Tale- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Giant King:E60
In long ago Scotland, a talented young woodcarver, called, Rabbie, saves the townspeople from a fierce giant by persuading them to treat him like a king…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsTeach Gratitude with this Classic Aesop's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -Androcles and the Lion: E59
In this beloved Aesop's fable, a runaway slave befriends a lion by showing him kindness and compassion, and some years later when the slave is captured by the…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate Friendship with this Classic Grimm's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Bremen Town Musicians:E58
A humorous fable from the Brothers Grimm about four aging animals who set off for the town of Bremen to become musicians, but along the way, they find a cabin…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsTeach your Kids to Speak the Truth with this Classic Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Emperor's New Clothes:E57
In this classic fairytale from Hans Christian Andersen, two tricksters tell a vain emperor that they can weave him the most beautiful suit of clothes that will…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover the Dangers of Making False Promises -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Rumpelstiltskin:E56
In this classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm, a poor miller's daughter is held captive by a greedy king and told to spin straw into gold - an impossible…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate Halloween with this old English Ghost Story - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Teeny Tiny Woman:E55
An old English ghost story about a teeny tiny woman who finds a teeny tiny bone in a teeny tiny graveyard and brings it home. A fun Halloween story for little…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsEnjoy this Spooky Spider Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Spider and the Fly:E54
A cunning spider lures an unsuspecting fly into his web in this slightly spooky poem by Mary Howitt that teaches children to be wary of those who try to…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsLearn the Importance of Minding your Manners with this classic tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin:E53
When Nutkin, his brother, Twinkleberry and his cousins make their way to Owl Island to gather nuts, they encounter Old Brown, who does not tolerate Nutkin's…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover the Perils of a Broken Promise - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Part 2:E52
Robert Browning's famous retelling of a medieval legend about a piper who rids the town of its plague of rats, but when the selfish mayor and his council…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover the Perils of a Broken Promise - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Part 1:E51
Robert Browning's famous retelling of the medieval legend about a piper who rids the town from its plague of rats, but when the selfish mayor refuses to keep…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsA Trickster Tale from West Africa- Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Anansi and Firefly:E50
A traditional folktale from West Africa about Anansi, the spider, who tricks Firefly into helping him steal some eggs. (duration - 7 minutes)
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsTeach your Kids to Tell the Truth with this Aesop's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Boy Who Cried Wolf:E49
A classic Aesop's fable about a young shepherd boy who keeps tricking the villagers into believing he sees a wolf until one day....a wolf does come along, but…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsDiscover How to Outwit a Crafty Fox in this classic Potter Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck:E48
When Jemima Puddleduck is looking for a quiet place to hatch her eggs, she encounters a crafty fox who wants to lure her into his woodshed. A classic tale by…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsHave a Laugh with this Funny Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Lazy Jack:E47
An old English fairytale about a lazy boy who gets into all kinds of silly shenanigans when he finally has to set off into the world and do some work…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsTeach Wisdom with this Classic Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Knee High Man E:46
A traditional African American folktale about a tiny man who sets out to become, bigger, and fiercer, and stronger, until he meets a wise owl who persuades him…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsA Spritely Poem to Enchant and Delight - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Fairies E:45
An enchanting poem by Irish poet, William Allingham, sure to delight the little ones and lull them off to sleep with sweet dreams of the fairy folk. (duration…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsThe Three Little Pigs - A Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids E:44
The beloved English fairytale about three little pigs who set off into the world to seek their fortunes. One builds a house of straw, another builds a house of…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsGoldilocks and the Three Bears - A Fairytale for Kids - Storytelling Podcast for Kids: E43
A classic English fairytale about a little girl who goes inside a house in the woods belonging to three bears and makes herself at home until the three bears…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsSolve the Riddle in this Story - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Three Dolls:E42
When the Sultan of Iran receives a mysterious box containing a riddle about the three wooden dolls inside, he has to call on help from others in his court…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsBask in the Joy of Words with a Nonsense Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Quangle Wangle's Hat: E41
A charming, nonsense poem from Edward Lear about a curious, whimsical creature who sits on the top of a Crumpetty Tree wearing an enormous hat, and when a…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsEncourage tenacity with Aesop's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -The Tortoise and the Hare: E40
A boastful Hare who is always bragging about his speed and agility challenges the slow and steady Tortoise to a race. A beloved fable from Aesop that shows us…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsA Native American Tale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Leelinau - A Fairy Girl: E39
A story from the Chippewa tribe about a young Indian girl who longs to meet the fairies she sees dancing on the shore of Lake Superior. (duration - 6 minutes)…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate the 4th of July With a Patriotic Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - A Lesson from History: E38
An inspirational poem that describes George Washington's famous journey across the icy Delaware river in December 1776, and encourages us to muster our own…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsMeet a Cranky Camel in this funny Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Camel's Complaint E:37
In this light hearted poem written by Charles E. Carryl, a grouchy camel shares a litany of complaints about how all the other animals are better housed, fed…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsJack and the Beanstalk - A Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids E:36
When Jack trades their milking cow in exchange for some magic beans, his mother is so furious, she sends him to bed without any supper. But overnight the magic…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate Father's Day with Kipling's Words of Wisdom - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - If E:35
A classic poem by English Nobel Laureate, Rudyard Kipling, written in the form of fatherly advice to the poet's son, John. Words of wisdom for fathers to share…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsEnjoy Some Swashbuckling Fun with this Pirate Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee E:34
Children will delight in this rollicking poem by Mildred Plew Meigs, about a wicked pirate with a dagger, a cutlass, and a parrot called Pepperkin Pye, who…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsLaugh out Loud with a Nonsense Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Adventures of Isabel:E33
A classic nonsense poem by Ogden Nash about a little girl who remains bold and brave even when she encounters a big fierce bear and a scary mean witch…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsFoster Kindness with Aesop's Fable - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - Lion and Mouse:E32
Celebrate kindness with this beloved Aesop's fable about a Lion who allows a mouse he captures to go free, and then has his good deed rewarded years later…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsEnjoy this Snappy Poem about a Scary Shark - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Shark: E31
A short and snappy poem for kids ages 5-10, about a scary shark by Lord Alfred Douglas. (duration 3 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate Mother's Day with a Folktale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - A Mother's Love :E30
An old folktale from Europe, about a Mama Crow and her baby, which shows how a mother's love makes EVERY child beautiful. A perfect tale to share with your…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate Mother's day with this Mama Duck and her Baby - A Fairytale - Storytelling Podcast for Kids The Ugly Duckling :E:29
Enjoy this beloved fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted by Kathleen) about a mother duck and her baby, whom the rest of the family find very ugly, but…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsGo on an adventure with the Flopsy Bunnies - Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies::E28
Join Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Flopsy, whose six young rabbits are captured by Mr. McGregor, while raiding a rubbish heap of rotting vegetables. Children…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsCelebrate Easter with a classic Fairytale -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Selfish Giant:E27
A classic fairy tale by Oscar Wilde, about a giant who builds a huge wall around his garden to keep all the children out, but when he encounters a special…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsAn Easter Folktale for Children Ages 4-10 -Storytelling Podcast for Kids - The Tale of Three Trees-E26
An old folktale about three trees on a mountain top who dream about what they want to be when they are fully grown. (duration - 8 minutes) An episode from…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsSleep Well With a Bedtime Poem - Storytelling Podcast for Kids -The Plumpuppets: E25
A whimsical poem by Christopher Morley about bedtime fairies who know just how to tuck little children into bed, making them cozy and snug. (duration - 2…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsJourney with Story - Episode 24 - The Tale of Johnny Town Mouse
A town mouse and a country mouse explore each other's worlds, only to discover that they each prefer their own home.
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsJourney with Story - Episode 23 - The Wee Bannock
When a wee bannock (Scottish type of scone or bread) escapes from the frying pan, he races from house to house with everyone trying to catch him.
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsJourney with Story - Episode 22 - Finbar's Wish
An original tale by Kathleen T. Pelley about a talented fiddler whose music pleases the Leprechaun King so much that he grants him a wish.
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsJourney with Story - Episode 21 - Fairy Poems
Two fairy poems and an elf poem that explains the origin of the umbrella.
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsJourney with Story - Episode 20 - The Little Red Hen
A little red hen finds a grain of wheat and tries to persuade all the other animals on the farm to help her plant it.
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsJourney with Story - Episode19 - The Magic Tree
When a terrible drought covers the plains of Africa, the animals discover a magic tree filled with ripe, juicy fruits, but they cannot reach the fruit until…
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for KidsJourney with Story - Episode 18 - The Tiger's Whisker
A young woman uses her experience with a wild tiger to gain the love of her new stepson.