Is that a SPIDER on your Christmas tree?? Did you know that there’s an Eastern European tradition of hanging sparkling spider, spider web, and tinsel ornaments on your Christmas tree? This folktale, called The Legend of The Christmas Spider explains how these traditions came to be. The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative listening and drawing. 🎉 LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Shop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast Merch Episode Show Notes - check the BLOG
Have you ever started a collection of something you love? In this week's folktale from Nigeria, a mouse begins a collection of stories that end up doing something very magical! The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative listening and drawing. 🎉 LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Shop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast Merch Episode Show Notes - check the BLOG
Snuggle up and get cozy with this classic winter tale about a naptime spot that can hold lots of snoozing forest creatures... or can it? This week's episode of The Fairy Tale Art Cart features a telling of the Ukrainian folktale called "The Mitten" plus 5 illustration breaks. The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative listening and drawing. 🎉 LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Shop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast Merch Get The Mitten Storytelling Activity Book Episode Show Notes
What would you do with a shiny gold coin? That's the test given in this week's episode called Fill The House. Storyteller Rachael Harrington retells the folktale which has variants around the world including Britain, Ireland, and The United States. The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where you get to be the illustrator of the stories you listen to! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 20 minutes of screen-free creative drawing. 🎉 LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Shop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast Merch Episode Show Notes
Something unusual finds its way into a soup bowl, and it teaches a prideful party host a big lesson. This week's episode is called Joha & The Sleeve. Storyteller Rachael Harrington retells the folktale which she learned from a young palestinian girl named Hala as part of the Tell A Child In Gaza's Tale Project. The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where you get to be the illustrator of the stories you listen to! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 20 minutes of screen-free creative drawing. 🎉 LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art CartShop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast MerchEpisode Show Notes Tell A Child In Gaza's Tale Link FOLLOW RACHAEL FOR MORE STORYTELLING: instagram: @rachael_stories
You've always heard, "Don't play with your food"... but what happens if your food runs away? This week's episode is The Runaway Bun a folktale from Russia, featuring a fresh, fast bun. Retold by storyteller Rachael Harrington for The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids. The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where you get to be the illustrator of the stories you listen to! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative drawing. LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art CartShop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast MerchEpisode Show Notes Tell A Child In Gaza's Tale Link FOLLOW RACHAEL FOR MORE STORYTELLING: instagram: @rachael_stories
What's better than a bowl of soup when your belly is hungry? A bowl of soup shared with friends! This week's episode of The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is Stone Soup, retold by storyteller Rachael Harrington. The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where you get to be the illustrator of the stories you listen to! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative listening & drawing. LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart On Buy Me A Coffee & Get: Bonus Episodes Weekly {simple} art project how-to emails Access to storytelling livestream events -> Shop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast Merch -> Episode Show Notes FOLLOW RACHAEL FOR MORE STORYTELLING: instagram: @rachael_stories
The ghostly dough rises in this scary story about three witches who learn that being stingy has its consequences. Retold by storyteller Rachael Harrington for The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids. The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where you get to be the illustrator of the stories you listen to! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative drawing. LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Shop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast Merch Episode Show Notes FOLLOW RACHAEL FOR MORE STORYTELLING: instagram: @rachael_stories
Wait- what is that?? Is that a...a...HAIRY TOE??!! This kinda scary, kinda silly Appalachian folktale will have you shivering with giggles! The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where you get to be the illustrator of the stories you listen to! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative drawing. LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Shop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast Merch Episode Show Notes FOLLOW RACHAEL FOR MORE STORYTELLING: instagram: @rachael_stories
An old woman outwits some very hungry animals in this hilarious Bengali folktale. The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where you get to be the illustrator of the stories you listen to! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative drawing. LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Shop The Story Shop Collections & Podcast Merch Episode Show Notes FOLLOW RACHAEL FOR MORE STORYTELLING: instagram: @rachael_stories
Do you have a favorite blanket or stuffy that you like to snuggle with when you're feeling afraid? In today's folktale from Puerto Rico, a little boy's Abuela goes to great lengths to give him the perfect thing to snuggle with... which leads to a crazy situation! The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where you get to be the illustrator of the stories you listen to! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative drawing. LINKS: Become A Supporter Of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Shop The Story Shop Collections& Podcast Merch Episode Show Notes FOLLOW RACHAEL FOR MORE STORYTELLING: instagram: @rachael_stories
What is sweeter than a yummy piece of fruit? Friendship! In this folktale from Kazakhstan, two cousins make a discovery that brings unexpected joy into their lives- and they get some very magical help along the way. Grab your favorite art materials and get ready to get creative - this is a draw-along podcast with your host storyteller Rachael Harrington!
Is that sour vinegar you're smelling, or is it the complaints of the old lady who lives in the vinegar bottle? In this folktale from England, our grumbling main character learns that home means more than just the size of your house. Come draw along to the story with your host, storyteller Rachael Harrington.
A deliciously fun folktale from the region of West Africa, featuring four musical drawing breaks so that you can become the illustrator of the story you're listening to. Draw-along to the story with your host storyteller Rachael Harrington.
This episode of The Fairy Tale Art Cart features the Brazilian folktale How Hummbird Got Her Colors, told by storyteller Rachael Harrington. As you listen to the story, you are invited to pause at the music and art breaks to create an illustration of what is happening in the story.
Welcome to The Fairy Tale Art Cart: A Draw-Along Podcast For Story Fans Who Love To Make Art! Check out this short Season 1 Episode 1 excerpt so that you can see how the folktales, art, and music are woven together. Want more Fairy Tale Art Cart creativities? Hop over to www.rachaelharrington.com and subscribe to The Fairy Tale Art Cart Blog for weekly storytelling inspiration.