Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

Children will delight in seeing how our trickster, Anansi, gets his comeuppance after trying to trick his way out of sharing his food with Turtle. (duration - 7 mins) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

An African folktale, retold by Humphrey Harman, that explains how man and elephant came to distrust one another and why men continue to hunt elephants. A wise tale that teaches us how trust can be broken. (duration 14 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story - a storytelling podcast for kids.

Meet Mr. Jeremy Fisher - a frog who lives in a "slippy- sloppy" house at the edge of a pond. One rainy day he sets off on a fishing expedition that results in a series of unfortunate events, ending with him narrowly escaping a huge trout who wants to swallow him up. (duration - 7 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A slightly spooky tale for Halloween about a poor, lonely creature called a Dong, who misses his true love (a Jumbly girl) so much that he fastens himself a long, luminous nose and sets off throughout the dark and dreary night, playing a mournful pipe in the hopes of finding his sweetheart. (duration 9 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A folktale from Cameroon about a man whose habit of talking too much lands him in a heap of trouble after he finds a talking skull and tries to tell everyone in the village about his discovery. A fun, cautionary tale for all those chatterboxes! (duration 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Lewis Carrol's beloved classic poem from Through the Looking Glass, about the walrus and the carpenter who lure a bed of unsuspecting oysters to their dinner table. (duration 7 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Children will delight in the antics of this mischievous cat burglar, McCavity, who always manages to escape being captured despite leaving fishbones and paw prints at the scene of the crime. A beloved poem by T. S. Eliot that children will enjoy reciting for themselves. (duration 6 minutes) Ages 5-10 An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.

Trapped in a tall tower with no door, Rapunzel is kept prisoner by a wicked witch, who comes to see her every day and climbs up her long braid of hair. But one day, a young prince hears her singing to the forest birds, and sets off to find her and then make her free. (duration 12 minutes) An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.

The classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen (lightly adapted by Kathleen) about a Queen who devises a special test to prove whether or not a young girl who knocks on the palace door in the middle of a storm and claims to be a princess, is really of royal blood or not. (duration - 6 minutes)

One spring evening, the Moon sends one of her children to a poor childless couple and tells that she will be theirs to look after for 18 years. A beautiful folktale from Japan that celebrates wisdom, kindness, and goodness. (duration - 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A herd of elephants and a community of mice learn to live together in friendship and harmony in an abandoned Indian village - An old Indian folktale that celebrates the truth that kindness breeds kindness. (duration 9 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When a holy man grants three wishes to a poor Indian couple who are living a very miserly life, they discover the secret to happiness lies in friendship, generosity, and treasuring your family. A perfect tale to remind us of that old adage - be careful what you wish for. (duration 8minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Celebrate our 100th episode of our podcast with this story of an old man who loves to measure things, but discovers that - the best things in life are not meant to be measured - only treasured. (duration 18 minutes -includes a special guest singer)

Discover what happens when a young man blames his girlfriend for making him steal the tale of a fierce Linani Beast. A fun folktale from Kenya that teaches children the importance of not blaming others for their "naughty deeds." (duration 15 minutes) Ages 5-10 To enter our raffle celebrating our 100th episode on August 27th -

When a young boy suffers a terrible injustice at the hands of his wealthy master, the seeks help from a wise man who shows him how to right this wrong. A great way to teach children about injustice and the true meaning of "It's not fair!" (duration 10 minutes ) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. To enter our raffle celebrating our 100th episode -

A fun Eastern European Folktale about a very clever girl who uses her talent for solving tricky riddles to win the heart of the mayor and eventually to earn his love and respect. (duration 15 minutes) Thanks to all our great listeners for your loyalty as we reach our 100th episode on August 27th. We cannot wait to celebrate with you and would not be here without your support. To celebrate this 100the episode, we will be hosting a contest! You can enter our contest for a chance to win the grand prize of 3 signed copies of my published picture books, plus a shout-out on an upcoming episode, as well as some other fun Journey with Story prizes. There are two ways to enter: 1. Leave a review on iTunes. Please email me with your apple ID and iTunes Country Store at [email protected]. Each review will qualify as 2 entries into the contest. 2. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram @journeywithstory and send your child's drawing of his or her favorite episode. Each drawing will qualify as 1 entry into the contest. The deadline for entering is August 20th and we will announce the winners on August 27th. Also, as part of our celebration, I will be doing a live reading of one of my published picture books on Instagram on August 27th a noon (mountain time). Which book? You will have to wait and see - hint - it fits our theme of 100 episodes!

A tiny caterpillar crawls into a cave that is Hare's home and plays a trick on all the animals by terrifying them with his big booming voice. A fun, cumulative tale that teaches children how courage and confidence are not always related to size. (duration - 7 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for children.

This classic fairytale (also known as Puss in Boots) by Charles Perrault, features a loyal and clever cat who repays his poor master's kindness by helping him become a rich lord who wins the heart of a beautiful princess. (duration -11 minutes) An episode form Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Truth and Story are brother and sister, but Truth is sad because wherever he goes, no one will listen to him, but Story tells him how to solve this problem. A wise fable to honor and celebrate the origin of story. (duration - 6 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A fun English folktale about a young man who thinks his sweetheart and her parents are the three silliest people he has ever met until....he goes off into the world and discovers there are even more sillier people. (duration -11 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A poor Irish farmer is granted one wish from a magical deer in the forest, but how can he make a wish that will make everyone in his family happy? (duration 9 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When a young man goes bird hunting with his blind brother-in-law, he learns why it is that people fight and what they can do to make peace again. A folktale from Zimbabwe. An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. (duration -7 minutes) Ages 8-10

A classic Greek myth about a greedy king who makes a wish that everything he touches turn to gold, and when it is granted, to his dismay, he accidentally turns his beloved daughter into a golden statue. A cautionary tale about the danger of greed and not cherishing what is most valuable. An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. (duration -11 minutes) Ages 5-10

A hilarious nonsense poem by Edward Lear, about an old man who walks about the town in an edible outfit that he has invented, but finds himself in a pickle when some of the animals and townsfolk feel a little peckish! An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. (duration - 5 minutes)

Join all these animal and human papas over the course of a day to discover what joy their little ones bring them. An audio version of the book, Happy Papas, written by Kathleen T. Pelley and published by the Child Welfare League of America. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. (duration 5 minutes) Ages 3-6

An old Chinese folktale that explains why dog and cat are enemies. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. (duration 5 minutes)

When two brothers discover a message written on a stone in the forest, the younger brother follows the instructions and sets off for an adventure, while the elder brother mistrusts what he reads, and decides to stay where he is, living a quiet life. When the younger brother returns, they wonder about which of them has led the happier life. A classic tale by Leo Tolstoy. (duration - 8 minutes) A bonus episode from Journey with Story. This episode is for children Ages 9-10.

As a little boy walks the streets of London, he plays a fun game where he has to look out for the bears he imagines are lurking nearby. A beloved poem from A.A. Milne. (duration 3 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A child hides his toy soldier in a hollow underground all through the long summer and beyond, and when he recovers him, he lays him on the shelf, imagining all the magical mysteries he might have seen in the "forests of the grass." A poem by Robert Louis Stevenson. (Duration - 7 minutes) A bonus episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Delight in the the beauty of the moon as she sheds her light on the earth below, with these two classic poems - The Moon by R.L Stevenson and Silver by Walter de La Mare (duration 3 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Celebrate Mother's Day with this African Folktale about a Mama Ostrich who discovers a Mama Lion has stolen her babies and wants to raise them as her own. Mama Ostrich sets out to settle this injustice by enlisting the help of the other animals. (duration 6 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

All Mamas - winged Mamas and Mamas with trunks, Mamas who swing from the trees and Mamas who swim in the sea - want to see their babies learn, play, and grow. Join these Happy Mamas and their little ones in forest, jungle, snow, field and beyond, and see how universal a Mama's love can be. Perfect for Mother's Day. Written by Kathleen T. Pelley and published by the Child Welfare League of America. (duration 7 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Meet Raj - the bookstore tiger, who loves to patrol the storerooms and greet the customers with his hearty meow. But when another cat, Snowball, arrives on the scene, and causes Raj to doubt his tigerness, his owner knows just what to do to help him regain his confidence - she reads him a poem. Perfect for celebrating Poem in Your Pocket Day! (written by Kathleen T. Pelley and published by Charlesbridge publishing) (duration - 12 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When an Emperor receives the gift of an elephant, he wants to know how he can weigh this unusual beast, but no one knows how to do such a task, until....his young son comes up with a clever plan. (duration 5 minutes) A bonus episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A special bonus episode from Journey with Story for Parents. Author, storyteller, and podcast host, Kathleen, shares some tricks and tips for nurturing a lifetime love of stories in your children. (duration 8 minutes) Bonus for Parents.

A poem by A. A. Milne about a poor little dormouse who just wants to enjoy living in peace in his flower bed of geraniums and delphiniums, but the doctor insists on making him change his flower bed for another. (duration - 5 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A funny story based on a West African tale about Monkey and Rabbit who try to break their bad habits for one day. (duration - 8 mins) A Bonus episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A special bonus episode for parents. Journey with Story Podcast host, Kathleen, explains how and why reading aloud to our children is a great way to cure our worldly woes. (duration - 10 minutes)

A Native American folktale about a spider, who even although she is old and frail and small, proves she has a special kind of strength. A tale of wisdom to remind us there are many ways to be strong. (duration - 11 minutes_ A BONUS episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A classic Easter tale by Margery Williams about a stuffed rabbit who is loved into real life by a little boy. Part 2 of 2. (duration 12 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A classic tale by Margery Williams about a stuffed rabbit who is loved into life by a little boy. Wonderful story to celebrate Easter and Spring. Part 1 of 2. (Duration 16 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A beloved classic tale from Rudyard Kipling that tells us how the rhinoceros got such wrinkly skin. (duration 11 minutes) A BONUS episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

A humorous poem by A.A. Milne about a King who tries to persuade the royal household that all he really wants is a bit of butter for his bread. (duration -4 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 how we are all interconnected and need each other to find our inner greatness. An original fable written by Kathleen. (Duration 9 minutes -plus 3 minutes for links to related activity guides) A special bonus episode from Journey with Story - a storytelling podcast for kids.

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 comes up with an unusual solution. A fun folktale that teaches us gratitude. An episode from Journey with Story a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10 (duration 6 minutes)

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 your little ones. (duration - 10 minutes) An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. Ages 5-10

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 with a grand plan to save him. A fun Irish legend that explains how the Giant's Causeway came into being. (duration 9 minutes) An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. Ages 5-10

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.

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 same as being wise. A lively trickster tale from Africa. (duration -6 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. Ages 4-10.

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 big bad wolf! The classic fairy tale, lightly adapted by Kathleen with a not so scary ending! (Duration - 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids Ages 4-8.