The Tree That Walked

Waiting can be hard, especially if you’ve been waiting all year for an amazing trip to a theme park. Today’s brand new story, by Oscar and Miles from Colorado, shows just how painful that kind of waiting can be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Labor Day is here, and you know what that means: worms all around the world are headed back to school! Luckily, DJ Squirm-a-Lot has created the perfect playlist to help worms, and humans, get ready to learn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

We’re so excited to announce that the new season of the Story Pirates Podcast is coming October 19th! We also have two of our favorite deep cuts from last season: “Now We’re Cooking With Butter” and “Cicada Party.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today's story was inspired by the poem by Itzik Manger. Noah loves nature, and the forest near his house, but he is concerned about one tree in particular that doesn't seem to have any other near by trees to keep it company.  Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play game ... Show More

We talk about trees and how they can communicate and help each other. 

<p>Comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Heavy Lightweight) headlines this African legend about how one animal’s mischief created the savanna’s most majestic, magical trees.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42 ... Show More

Ever wondered how trees keep track of time? They don’t wear wristwatches, so…do they have a tree calendar? Or count their rings like candles on a birthday cake? We asked arborist Casey Clapp to help us find the answer. Got a question that’s budding in your mind? Send it to us at ... Show More

<p>A listener’s voicemail sent us searching for the story of a very special -- and giant -- oak tree in Peoria, Illinois, and the family of arborists who cared for it.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> ... Show More

A pretty little Fir Tree is in a hurry to grow big and tall but they soon finds out that growing is not all it seems. 

An injured little bird needs to find a safe home, but will the trees of the forest come to her rescue? Find out in the charming tale ‘Why Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Valerie Kahler, illustrations by N ... Show More

<p>To request a custom story, visit www.storybird.ai. Two young boys, Jonah and Jesse, stumble upon an incredible discovery while gardening: seeds that contain tiny see-through people. They decide to plant the seeds and watch as a massive tree grows, reaching heights beyond their ... Show More