Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

<p>This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.</p>

'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1

When the children come home and tell Nanny Piggins that their school is performing the story of of Joseph and his Mult-coloured coat. Nanny Piggins tells them what really happened all those years ago in the Ancient Judean Story days.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/sho...

11-06
15:26

Friday Barnes and the Case of the Jade Necklace

Friday is stuck in transit at Zurich international airport so she makes a bargain with the embassy official who comes to interview her. If he promises her a passport, she'll solve the crime that has just been committed at the embassy.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/sh...

10-29
27:18

'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' according to Nanny Piggins

When Boris gets mistaken for Big Foot, Nanny Piggins is able to empathise because it is not unlike a problem suffered by her dear cousin Gillian McPiggins in the Highlands of Scotland.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use th...

10-22
22:01

Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story

In this week's episode, I read the introduction and first two chapters of my new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. To find out more about the book and where you can buy your own copy, use this link...https://www.penguin.com.au/books/nanny-piggins-and-the-origin-story-9781761340024If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFo...

10-15
22:26

'Aesop and the Sour Grapes' as told by Nanny Piggins

When Michael misses out on elected office at school, Nanny Piggins explains the ancient origins of the expression 'sour grapes'.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of...

10-08
18:00

'The Story of Chang e and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children all about her distant relative Chang e and how she came to live on the moon.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books...

10-01
15:55

'The Jade Rabbit and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins explains how we know that the moon is not made of cheese, and how it has to do with the rabbit who lives there.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my...

09-24
16:03

'The Real Reason the Sea is Salt' according to Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins reveals the truth behind why the sea is salty. It does contradict everything Derrick has learned in science.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my bo...

09-17
17:51

Nanny Piggins and Her Dramatic Entrance

This the first chapter of the first Nanny Piggins book published back in 2008. On October 15th 2024 my latest book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' will be released. I though recording this chapter would be a good way to remind everyone where it all began, and get you all ready for the new book.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the sh...

09-10
18:19

'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children the story of St George, what really happened - not what you may have seen written down in all the story books.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com...

09-03
19:38

'The True History of Pigthagoras' as told by Nanny Piggins

When she discovers Derrick doing his maths homework, Nanny Piggins explains the true origins of Pythagoras' theorem. If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my bo...

08-27
20:52

Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 2

This is the 2nd part of the story about Nanny Piggins mission to rescue Mr Green from being the national hero of Vanuatu.NB. I realise there is a mistake in this episode where I say 'nannity's sanity' but I thought it was funny so I left it in.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress...

08-20
19:25

Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 1

Nanny Piggins, Boris and the children travel to Vanuatu to rescue Mr Green.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

08-13
16:46

'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins

After eating an apple pie, Nanny Piggins reveals that she is related to legendary American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. And that in fact Johnny Appleseed's real name was Bramwell Appleseed.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows u...

08-06
18:15

'The Story of Paul Bunyen' as told by Nanny Piggins

When Boris has nasty roller skating accident due to his great height, Nanny Piggins comforts him that he is no where near as tall as Paul Bunyen.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-sh...

07-30
19:13

Part 4 - 'Jason and the Stunningly Beautiful Witch' as told by Nanny Piggins

Jason continues his quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake and he meets a staggeringly beautiful witch, who just happens to be a distant relative of Nanny Piggins.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://rasp...

07-23
19:56

Holiday Rerun - 'Nanny Piggins and the School Bus'

I'm away on holiday with my family so this week I'm playing a rerun of a classic episode. I'll be back in one week to continue the story of 'Jason and his Quest for the Golden Sheet Cake'. Best wishes, R.A.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information a...

07-16
31:54

Holiday Rerun - 'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins

I'm on holiday with my family this week so I'm planning this classic episode. I'll be back in two weeks with more adventures of 'Jason and the Quest for the Golden Sheet' cake. Best wishes, R.A.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live sh...

07-09
23:17

Part 3 - Jason and the Quest for a Snack

On his mission to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake, Jason and the Argonauts get peckish and stop in at Thrace for a snack. Things go horribly wrong when they sit down with King Phineas and they discover how Zeus has decided to punish him.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/sho...

07-02
19:49

Part 2 - 'Jason and the Quest to be the Worst Dinner Party Guest Ever' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins continues telling the tale of Jason and his Quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https:...

06-25
22:57

F1re_Asp3ct

This is really funny! I love it!

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