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Join Adam Gidwitz for A Very Grimm Story Spooktacular, an interactive afternoon of storytelling, laughter, and spooky-season fun! Kids and parents alike will help shape the twists and turns of two fairy tales told like never before—and costumes are encouraged! 🗓 Date: Sunday, Oc ... Show More

In the final part of The Twelve Tortoises, Caroline faces dark magic, dangerous beasts, and impossible trials in her quest to reunite with her lost family—and discovers the true meaning of the promise to always take care of each other. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest this ... Show More

LISTEN EARLY AND AD-FREE WITH SUBSCRIBER ACCESS NOW, OR CATCH THE WIDE RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 18. Caroline must outwit a greedy innkeeper, escape danger, and unravel the mystery of her lost brother—with the help of a flock of mysterious swans and her own unshakable determination. O ... Show More

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only ... Show More

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only ... Show More

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only ... Show More

In tonight's kids bedtime story, we're joining Koko and Kira as they stumble across a wonderful magical garden that they've never seen before! They wonder who could be its gardener... I'll give you a hint: She has a rainbow horn on her head, and a sparkling silver mane! Did you g ... Show More

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only ... Show More

In tonight's bedtime story for kids, we're going to meet Koko and Kira's capybara cousin! That's right, Cara's visiting, all the way from Peru. Let's see how they make her feel at home- oh, and Cara brought presents! Relax, get sleepy, and let’s begin! Upgrade to Koko Club Today! ... Show More

Hey all, we just wanted to let you know that we are doing a little podcast hiatus, while Corey and I both take some time off in the summer and enjoy time with our families. We will be back with a new episode in a few weeks. Until then, look over the archives. There may be an epis ... Show More

For two young huskies, their first time as sled dogs proves to be quite an adventure. Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by ... Show More

Hey y'all! Illness has struck again so we're taking some time off to rest an d reset. We'll be back next Friday with an all new episode. In the meantime, here are some of our most commented on stories from the early days, including our very first Freaky Friday story ever! Get you ... Show More