Jul 4

The Boy Who Drew Cats

Today we have a story adapted from a Japanese fable. Follow along as an artist boy who, as you may have guessed, loved to draw cats, saves a temple from an invading goblin. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on ... Show More

22m 14s

Jul 3

Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 7

This week we are continuing the story of Ann of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Wednesday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and th ... Show More

14m 46s

Jul 3

Throwback: The Magic Chalk and the Very Real T-Rex

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. A schoolyard artist, a schoolyard bully, a magic piece of chalk, and a very real T-Rex. This week's contemporary fairy tale is full of fun, danger, and magic. Safe for kids of al ... Show More

28m 20s

Jan 2025

340. Lucia asks: What If Pirates Hunted for Vegetables?

Petey the Pirate allies with the Broccoli-headed swashbuckler known as Brock O’Lander, but will Petey enjoy hunting for vegetables?Lessons include: It’s good to try new things, but you can’t force people to like something they don’t; people like what they like. Please Subscribe a ... Show More

26m 11s

Apr 21

351. Freaky Fredday Part 2: The Freddy-Headed Horsey Cat

Fred the Cat and JFDog have swapped places. Now they fear a two-headed mushroom monster will destroy the Observatorium before it can be rebuilt. Lessons include: Home is where your family is; just because someone is different, it doesn’t mean they’re dangerous. Subscribe and show ... Show More

27m 15s

Jun 25

Puddles and Splash Have A Strange Visitor 🐖🐔 (Wintery encore)

In this bedtime story, Puddles and Splash are back, and it is a beautiful, sunny winter day, and the animals are being let outside. Splash and Puddles will do their rounds as Farmer Vernon has kept the area shovelled. As they walk, they see an unusual set of footprints and decide ... Show More

18m 45s

Dec 2015

Grumbly Bear and Strumbly Bear: A Rhyming Children's Story

Grumbly Bear and Strumbly Bear is a sweet rhyming story about two bears who can't imagine having anything in common, but who end up realizing they are not so different after all. Themes include the importance of having an open mind; friendship; and artistic expression as a way to ... Show More

9m 42s

Feb 2025

A Star for Courage*

*This story contains a brief scene of a giant hot dog with laser beam eyes trying to eat the city which may be scary for some children. Enjoying Maked Up? Help us grow by sharing MakedUp with your friends, family and teachers. It's the best way for new families to find the po ... Show More

16m 11s

Feb 2025

Oskar and Harley Go to the Beach| Part 2

Parents! Listen to this podcast, audiobooks and more on Storybutton, without your kids needing to use a screened device or your phone. Listen with no fees or subscriptions. —> Order Storybutton Today <— Sign Up For Kid Shout Out’s and Story Submission’s https://heymrjim.com/story ... Show More

8m 23s

Dec 2021

Little Kids: Why Everyone Loves Bluey

Welcome to This Glorious Mess Little Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises! We love Bluey, and we know you do too. For a show that our kids watch for days on end somehow it never ... Show More

21m 30s

Sep 2023

The Naughty Bunny

There once was a bunny called Cookie that had the undivided love and attention of her owner...until they got a cat! 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 Ta ... Show More

15m 9s

Mar 2018

'The Rice Cakes and the Oni': A story from Circle Round

Sometimes we're in the mood for a good story, so we're turning our show over to Circle Round this week. It's a podcast produced by WBUR in Boston that tells folktales from around the world. These stories are funny, surprising, suspenseful and downright charming. Here& ... Show More

16m 9s

Jun 18

Grace and the Tree Traps| Part 2

Parents!Listen to this podcast, audiobooks and more on Storybutton, without your kids needing to use a screened device or your phone. Listen with no fees or subscriptions.—> Order Storybutton Today <— Sign Up For Kid Shout Out’s and Story Submission’shttps://heymrjim.com/story-su ... Show More

10m 57s

Winnie the Pooh and the Wollery