Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

Take a journey with the Fairy Folk as they ride through the night skies on crimson moths with bridle bells and watch the children fall asleep. A lovely, lyrical poem to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (duration - 5 minutes) An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. Looking for more stories to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Click below for a playlist of our favorite Irish tales from our podcast. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUiKtWvaCqgQLsR_tM1Y6a-oN6YefyPlp If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory Or at www.kathleenpelley.com We love hearing from our listeners! Do you love Journey with Story? Subscribing or writing reviews helps us grow. https://link.chtbl.com/journeywithstory Also, please consider joining us on patreon to enjoy weekly coloring sheets, stickers, a shout out on our show and other fun perks. Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author? You can find out more about her books here A huge thanks to our wonderful audio editor, Colette Jonas and our terrific illustrator, Alexandr Plesco.

A feisty princess sets out to find the perfect prince who will help her rule her kingdom wisely, and when she arrives at the castle of the king with a terrible temper, she sets a task to each of his three sons to see which of them would make a good husband. A fun, fractured fairytale (based on the story The King with a Terrible Temper.) Duration -13 minutes. An episode from the storytelling podcast, Journey with Story. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory Or at www.kathleenpelley.com We love hearing from our listeners! Do you love Journey with Story? Subscribing or writing reviews helps us grow. https://link.chtbl.com/journeywithstory Also, please consider joining us on patreon to enjoy weekly coloring sheets, stickers, a shout out on our show and other fun perks. Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author? You can find out more about her books here A huge thanks to our wonderful audio editor, Colette Jonas and our terrific illustrator, Alexandr Plesco.

Enjoy all four February Journey with Story episodes, uninterrupted, in one special omnibus edition. As a special bonus to our listeners during this time when so many of you are stuck at home in lockdown, we are offering you this special playlist, featuring our February episodes(duration 44 minutes) How the Kangaroo Got Its Pouch - E123 Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail - E124 Why Armadillos are Funny - E125 The Monster that Grew Small - E126 f your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory Or at www.kathleenpelley.com We love hearing from our listeners! Do you love Journey with Story? Subscribing or writing reviews helps us grow. https://link.chtbl.com/journeywithstory Also, please consider joining us on patreon to enjoy weekly coloring sheets, stickers, a shout out on our show and other fun perks. Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author? You can find out more about her books here A huge thanks to our wonderful audio editor, Colette Jonas and our terrific illustrator, Alexandr Plesco.

When a timid boy rescues a kindly hare who is entangled in the forest creepers, the hare tells the boy how to find courage to overcome his fears. A wise African folktale to make our hearts braver and bolder. (duration - 18 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a kids story podcast. f your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory Or at www.kathleenpelley.com We love hearing from our listeners! Do you love Journey with Story? Subscribing or writing reviews helps us grow. https://link.chtbl.com/journeywithstory Also, please consider joining us on patreon to enjoy weekly coloring sheets, stickers, a shout out on our show and other fun perks. Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author? You can find out more about her books here A huge thanks to our wonderful audio editor, Colette Jonas and our terrific illustrator, Alexandr Plesco.

Apollo, the armadillo has a knack for making all the other animals laugh at his antics, and he even finds a way to show them that the best way to outwit and enemy is to...make them laugh! A fun folktale from South America that is sure to elicit lots of chuckles! (duration - 13 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory Or at www.kathleenpelley.com We love hearing from our listeners! Do you love Journey with Story? Subscribing or writing reviews helps us grow. https://link.chtbl.com/journeywithstory Also, please consider joining us on patreon to enjoy weekly coloring sheets, stickers, a shout out on our show and other fun perks. Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author? You can find out more about her books here A huge thanks to our wonderful audio editor, Colette Jonas and our terrific illustrator, Alexandr Plesco.

When a terrible drought dries up all the land, Koala asks his friend, Kangaroo for help, and Kangaroo suggests they dig deep into the earth until they find some water. But lazy, Koala, tricks Kangaroo into doing all the work, while he naps in the sun. See how this lazy trickster gets his just desserts in this fun pourquoi tale. (Duration 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory Or at www.kathleenpelley.com We love hearing from our listeners! Do you love Journey with Story? Subscribing or writing reviews helps us grow. https://link.chtbl.com/journeywithstory Also, please consider joining us on patreon to enjoy weekly coloring sheets, stickers, a shout out on our show and other fun perks. Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author? You can find out more about her books here A huge thanks to our wonderful audio editor, Colette Jonas and our terrific illustrator, Alexandr Plesco.

When Kangaroo comes to the rescue of a poor, old, blind wombat, she proves that she has the kindest heart of all the animals and so Byamee, the Sky God, rewards her kindness by giving her a pouch to carry her joey. A fun Australian, pourquoi, folktale that teaches children about marsupials and also celebrates how "one good turn deserves another!" (duration 10 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory Or at www.kathleenpelley.com We love hearing from our listeners! Do you love Journey with Story? Subscribing or writing reviews helps us grow. https://link.chtbl.com/journeywithstory Also, please consider joining us on patreon to enjoy weekly coloring sheets, stickers, a shout out on our show and other fun perks. Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author? You can find out more about her books here A huge thanks to our wonderful audio editor, Colette Jonas and our terrific illustrator, Alexandr Plesco.

Theseus, son of the King of Athens, sets off to save the youth of Athens from the fierce Minotaur beast who lives inside a maze on the island of Crete. A great story to introduce children to Greek mythology and celebrate a brave hero. (Duration 9 minutes) An episode from Journey with story, a storytelling podcast for kids. If your little listener wants to ask a question or share a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, please connect with us on Instagram@journeywithstory Or at www.kathleenpelley.com We love hearing from our listeners! Do you love Journey with Story? Subscribing or writing reviews helps us grow. https://link.chtbl.com/journeywithstory Also, please consider joining us on patreon to enjoy weekly coloring sheets, stickers, a shout out on our show and other fun perks. Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author? You can find out more about her books here A huge thanks to our wonderful audio editor, Colette Jonas and our terrific illustrator, Alexandr Plesco.

Long ago, Possum once had a beautiful bushy tail that was his pride and joy, but so boastful did he become that one day Rabbit decides to teach Possum a lesson. A Native American Folktale. (duration 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

This baby elephant has an "insatiable curiosity" and when he asks his family what the crocodile eats for dinner, no one will tell him and so he sets off to find out for himself. A classic Rudyard Kipling tale (adapted by Kathleen) that explains the origin of the elephant's trunk. (duration 14 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When a little boy loses his mitten in the snow it becomes a cozy home for the woodland animals, as one by one, they squeeze inside making room for one another until finally it bursts spilling them all out into the snow. A folktale from Ukraine. (duration - 11 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

An old Dutch legend about a little boy who plugs his finger into a dyke to prevent his village from flooding. A great story to teach children about bravery and what it means to be a hero and sacrifice your life for the good of others - a timely tale to end this year of 2020 where we celebrate and honor all our heroes who have risked their lives for others! (duration - 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

This classic short story by O. Henry tells the story of a poor young couple who each sacrifices what they treasure most in order to buy the other a present. A wise and tender tale for this Christmas season that reminds us how and why we give gifts and how sacrificial love at its best makes the wisest of all gifts. Suitable for children ages 9 and up. (duration - 15 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story - a storytelling podcast for Kids - this episode is for children ages 9 and up

When a family of spiders see the decorated Christmas tree on Christmas eve, they are so enchanted, that they leave their hiding spot and drop down onto the tree to explore, but suddenly they hear footsteps and into the room steps a jolly fellow, dressed in red, with a sack on his back. Who can that be? A fun folktale from Germany that explains the origin of decorating trees with tinsel. (duration 9 minutes) A special Christmas bonus episode of Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When two little mice break into a dolls' house, they try to eat all the pretend food they see on the dolls' plates, and so angry and disappointed are they when they discover the food is not real, that they do a lot of naughty things. Luckily, they manage to mend their ways just in time for Christmas Eve. A fun tale from Beatrix Potter that will teach your little ones the importance of being nice instead of naughty! (duration - 8 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

When a beautiful young girl agrees to go and live in a hideous beast's castle in order to save her father's life, she learns to see the inner goodness and beauty beneath the beast's appearance, and so breaks the curse that was cast upon him. This beloved fairytale is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season, where we try to spread love and kindness and look for the inner goodness in each of us. (duration 12 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

An old Norwegian folktale about a lad called, Boots, who proves to his two older brothers that he is a lot cleverer than they think, and...luckily for them, he proves to be kind as well. (duration 12 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids.

Ella Bella is the envy of all the dogs in town - she has everything a dog could wish for - bones and treats and toys and a family who loves her. When a stray dog comes to visit and tells Ella Bella how much he enjoys his freedom, she decides to leave her house and set off on her own, but soon realizes that her home is all she ever wants or needs. An original tale by Kathleen Pelley - perfect for Thanksgiving. (duration - 10 mins) An episode from 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.