Dropping the Ball

Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think a ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic ... Show More

Today's story is an adaptation of a classic Greek myth written for you by Grace Hinds. Otus and Ephialtes, half-mortal sons of Poseidon, plan to overthrow the gods. Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, finds out and interferes. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the charac ... Show More

As a kid growing up without much money, you’ve always had to fend for yourself. But when your basketball skills make you a budding superstar, you have to decide whether the game is all about you — or all about family.Parents, check out this book for further reading.See Privacy Po ... Show More

The Story Train has arrived at a street filled with kids playing ball and running about! But there’sone boy who is about to have his playing interrupted by an incredible, life changing adventure. 

When thrust into the spotlight at the local baseball field, new kid in town Puny Pete Dawson realizes it’s time to step up to the plate. With the game on the line, he decides to go big or go home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today’s new story, written by 9 year old Silas from Pennsylvania, is about following your dreams. Even if your dream is to be a hamster that plays college football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

It’s one, two, three strikes your out at the old ball game! Caitie and Zach are taking us out to the ball game...in our imagination! We’ll learn about persistence and sportsmanship as we imagine being a part of the big game! Will we hit the winning home run? Anything is possible ... Show More

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Hop aboard the Story Train to hear a wonderful story about a family with a dream and a ball of yarn destined to become more than just another doll. 

Tonight, meet a little duckling called Quackers as she starts her ballet class. To be a beautiful, strong ballerina like her teacher Ms Cyggy is her biggest dream. However, when that dream starts to feel a bit too big and out of reach, the duckling is faced with a decision: to gi ... Show More