Super Great Kids' Stories
Sweetie the Skunk & Frog in a Well
A double story week with two song-stories told by Kim. The first is a funny little tale about a sweet-smelling skunk. And the second is a thoughtful story from China about a frog who is encouraged by a turtle to leave his small home and embrace adventure in the big wide world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 März 2025 - 31 min 42 sec
Sigomio & the Turtle Woman
Imagine catching a turtle and taking it home, only to discover that the turtle has turned into a lovely woman. That's what happens to a fisherman im this story from the Greek Island of Kasos. Add in a jealous king, a funny little man and some magic powers, and you have the makings of a marvellous tale told beautifully by storyteller Despina Ariou. Happy listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 März 2025 - 34 min 14 sec
The Belly Button Monster
Do you like monsters? What! How can anyone like monsters? Well in this story from the US, a young boy called Jimmy does not like them, but a monster decides that he really likes Jimmy’s belly button, pops it in his button bag and flies off with it. Listen to this fun story told by storyteller new to super greatkids’ Stories - Dominic Kelly, and learn what it’s like to lose a belly button. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 März 2025 - 19 min 44 sec
Dance Ciari Dance
An East African chain story from Kenya about a community which pulls together to rescue some important cows which have been stolen from the village. Will the elders be able to persuade Kamankura the lead warrior to track down the thieves? And will Ciari agree to dance with Kamankura? Listen to Wangari and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 März 2025 - 24 min 12 sec
Coyote and Bluebird
In this story from the US, Coyote is not happy. He keeps changing colour which is sometimes confusing, often embarrasing. Then one day, Coyote has a little accident which changes everything. Have a listen to Nick Hennessey tell this lively, fun story and find out what happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Feb. 2025 - 08 min 42 sec
The Tiger's Whisker
This tale from Indonesia is about patience, and giving people space to recover. It's told by the inimitable Tuup along with his drum and some realistic tiger sound effects. It's aimed at a slightly older age group 7 – 9. If you have younger children, we have an imaginative second story this week told by Nick Hennessey: Coyote and Bluebird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Feb. 2025 - 27 min 45 sec
Masha and the Big Brown Bear
When young Masha goes into the woods to pick mushrooms, she gets lost. As if that’s not bad enough, a bear takes her to his home and insists she stay there forever to clean his house. Masha comes up with a clever escape plan which involves baking some delicious cherry pies. Listen to storyteller Cat Weatherill tell this fun song-story from Russia and find out if the plan works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Feb. 2025 - 25 min 51 sec
The Slippers That Make No Noise
Yeh-Hsien, an orphan with shiny black hair and skin as soft as silk wishes to go to the lunar new year celebrations with her sister and step mother. She’s told to stay at home and cook, but with a little help from a magical fish, and a pair of slippers that make no noise, her wish just might come true. Listen to Kim telling this ancient Chinese version of a Cinderella-style love story to find out what happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Feb. 2025 - 29 min 40 sec
Rumplestiltskin
Listen to Jason Buck tell his gripping version of the European story, Rumplestiltskin – complete with a nasty little goblin, a frightfully greedy King, and a clever girl who gets herself out of a tricky situation. It’s a little bit scary but not very. Packed with wisdom and entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Feb. 2025 - 30 min 03 sec
The Great Race
Kim tells the story of the twelve animals which represent the Chinese New Year. As the Lunar New Year approaches, each animal wants it to be named after them, but no one can agree which animal is most deserving. The Jade Emperor steps into solve the problem by proposing a race. Listen to this lively story and discover who wins, and who loses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Jan. 2025 - 24 min 53 sec