Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

A classic Christmas tale from Hans Christian Andersen about a discontented little fir tree who learns, only too late, the importance of being grateful for all that you have in life.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 26 minutes) NOTE - Parents - this is a vintage fairy tale and is very sad -please listen first to decide if it is a good fit for your young listener.)   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!   Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com    

An African folktale about an enchanted bird whose singing causes a farmer and his fellow villagers to dance without stopping, causiing all kinds of problems for their farms, until the village chief comes up with a solution.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 13 minutes)   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!   Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com    

A folktale from Tanzania about an ungrateful lion who learns a lesson about the importance of gratitude.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids, ages 4-10.  (duration 8 minutes) To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!   Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com    

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our bonus monthly playlist. Encore - How the Moon Became Beautiful E286- Heugu and Nolbu E 287 - The Magic Orange Tree E 288 - The Legend of the Humming Bird   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!    

Celebrate Thanksgiving with this Native American tale about a little humming bird who makes a big sacrifice to save all his animal friends.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. (duration 15 minutes)   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!   Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month        

A folktale from Haiti about a little girl who discovers how to make a magical orange tree grow and how to overcome her wicked stepmother's cruel demands.  (retold by Diane Wolkstein). An episode from Journey with story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 11 minutes) To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure! Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month          

A folktale from Korea about a poor young man who manages to overcome his poverty and forgive his brother for his unkindness to him and his family.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 12 minutes)   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!   If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review here    

An old folktale from China about how people thought the moon's face changed in one single night.   An episode from Journey with Story - a storytelliing podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 11 minutes)   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!   If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review here Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month            

Enjoy this special Halloween Playlist of some of our most popular Halloween stories. The Spider and the Fly The Teeny Tiny Woman The Stolen Bairn A bonus encore playlist from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids, ages 7-10.  (duration 30 minutes)   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!   When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review here  

A tale from West Africa about a young lion cub who learns that while lions may be the king of the animals, he is not the king of men.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 10 minutes) When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review here   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!    

A king announces that he will give a great reward to anyone who can answer these three questions - What is the most important time?  Who is the most important person?  What it is the most important thing to do?  A classic tale from Tolstoy to remind us all what matters most in life.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 14 minutes)   If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review here   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!     Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before November 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener.        

A tale from Portugal about two storytellers who have to find a story that will cheer up the princess who has lost her rings.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 13 minutes) Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month     To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!   Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before November2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener. When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.          

A folktale from India about a crafty jackal who manages to trick all the animals into thinking he is some kind of divine deity. A fun story to remind us that you can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration - 13 minutes)   When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review here   To download this month's free coloring sheets,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!     Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before November 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener.        

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our monthly bonus playlist. E 279 - The Tick-Talk Clock Encore - How Brother Rabbit Fooled the Whale and the Elephant E280 - Damsel the Elephant E281 - The Sneezing Statue A bonus playlist from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast of kids ages 4-10.  (duration - 30 minutes)  When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before October 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener.   Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com    

A fun tale from Korea about a very lazy man who ends up experiencing an unexpected stroke of very good luck.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration 11 minutes) When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review here   Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before October 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener.  Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com    

When a group of thieves break into Damsel the elephant's stall, their unkind and nasty plotting takes its toll on Damsel's usual kind and compassionate demeanour.  Her owner, the king, upon the advice of the Buddha, surrounds her with wise and holy sages, who are able to restore her to her former kind and loving self. A lovely Buddhist tale that reminds us how our thoughts affect our actions.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration - 11 minutes)   When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before October 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener    If you want to check out Kathleen's latest story, Ned, the Knock-Kneed Knight, published in Cricket Magazine, about a cowardly knight who learns how to conquer his fears, you can read it to your little listener here    

An Encore episode of one of our most popular stories - a Cajun tale about a clever rabbit who teaches two bullies, the whale and the elephant, a lesson they won't soon forget.  An encore episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. (duration 10 minutes) When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt. Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before October 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener. Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com              

Find out how this loveable, but mischievous talking clock discovers his purpose in life in this fun, original tale, written by Kathleen.  A great story to remind children how important it is to use their skills and talents to help others. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration -14 minutes) Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before October 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener. Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com                  

Enjoy all of this month's episodes in our bonus playlist The Curious Elephant's Child- Encore The Old Woman who Lost her Dumpling - E 277 The Kingbird and the Bear-E 278 Why Bananas Belong to Monkeys -Encore (duration - 55 minutes)   When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   To download this month's free coloring sheet,  simply subscribe to my Patreon here, it’s free! By subscribing, you not only support our mission to ignite imagination through enchanting fairy tales but also receive exclusive benefits like monthly free coloring sheets corresponding to our podcast episodes, and more! Your support means the world to us and enables us to continue creating captivating content for children everywhere. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!  

Find out why we associate monkeys with bananas in this fun folktale from Brazil.  An ENCORE episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration - 11 minutes)   When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   If you are enjoying this podcast you can rate and write a review here   Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before June 5, 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener.