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Nov 13, 2026 · 29:34
Debbie Guneratne who comes from four generations of storytellers in Sri Lanka, shares a story about how the first mango tree became. It includes a little girl, lost in a forest,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 20:57
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Anansi the Spider man is up to his tricks again. The rains haven't come, and there's not enough to eat,…
Nov 6, 2026 · 33:13
This delightfully silly story is told by Aideen McBride a talented Irish storyteller new to the podcast. Jack is quite good at following instructions, but he takes them all a bit…
Oct 30, 2026 · 24:03
Take one ghost with a black eye, a scary basement, and a brave baby and you have the ingredients for a perfect Halloween story told by Simone Schümmelfeder. This story is scary…
Oct 30, 2026 · 33:13
A boy is magically created from an oak tree fulfilling the wish of a woman who longs for a child. But can Ivan escape the clutches of Baba Yaga who also has her eyes on him? And…
Oct 23, 2026 · 26:22
A farmer notices that his cows have stopped giving milk, and that a creepy looking Elder Tree has suddenly appeared in the middle of his feld. Are the two things connected? Find…
Oct 16, 2026 · 29:17
Jason Buck tells the scary fairytale of Molly Whuppie - a traditional Scottish tale about a clever youngest sister who outsmarts a thuggish giant and tricks him out of all his…
Oct 14, 2026 · 11:49
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Mary didn’t like bedtime and found all sorts of excuses to avoid going to bed. So, when she saw a face…
Oct 9, 2026 · 34:52
A young boy captures a magical glowing bird whose feathers shine and burn like flames. The bird uses its powers to help the boy defeat Bonio - a scary talking skeleton. A Russian…
Oct 2, 2026 · 24:19
Jack is a boy who is very good at concentrating on what he wants. So when he sets off to catch rabbits, he's not much troubled by news of a seven-headed giant who's rampaging…
Sep 25, 2026 · 20:11
Two thought-provoking Sun and Moon stories to celebrate our sixth birthday: one from Alton and one from Kim. Alton's story - marks the brightest moon of the year - the harvest…
Sep 25, 2026 · 37:38
A young prince sets out on a challenging quest to catch a magical thief. Help comes from an unexpected source – a grey wolf! Enjoy this beautiful fairytale from the Grimm…
Sep 18, 2026 · 29:23
A greedy King wants to reach the moon so he can capture it and make it part of his kingdom. Is that a good idea? No of course not, but you know how foolish kings can be. Listen…
Sep 11, 2026 · 31:03
Storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung tells two tales from Korea.'The Magic Spring' is an upbeat tale about an old couple who discover a magical stream which transforms their lives -…
Sep 4, 2026 · 28:40
A little old man finds a stinky old cooking pot in the forest and takes it home to his little old wife as a present. ‘Strange gift ‘– you might well think. But tada! This pot is…
Aug 28, 2026 · 27:29
A Countryside Ranger - who works too much, stops seeing the beauty in nature. Thanks to a magical godess, he ends up happy as a skylark. Listen to this heart-warming song-story…
Aug 21, 2026 · 27:54
A small snake befriended by two young boys turns into a big problem. Listen to storyteller Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation tell this gripping story and find out what the boys…
Aug 19, 2026 · 15:23
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Did you know that Leopards haven't always been spotty? Once, their fur was a glossy, light brown colour…
Aug 14, 2026 · 29:19
An old man decides it’s time to do something about two mountains which are spoiling his otherwise perfect village. It’s not everyone who thinks they can move mountains. Listen to…
Aug 7, 2026 · 24:19
Tiger can’t understand why super-strong water buffalo allows a weedy little farmer to boss him around and make him plough his fields. The buffalo explains that humans possess a…
Jul 31, 2026 · 31:53
A tiny mantis (a creature like a grasshopper) decides to catch a ride on the moon across the night sky. Is that a good idea? Find out by listening to Khwezi Becker a storyteller…
Jul 24, 2026 · 25:10
Two thought-provoking stories about nature and the great outdoors beautifully told by Cara Silversmith and Nick Hennessey. Both storytellers live in, and love, the countryside.…
Jul 23, 2026 · 18:34
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Anansi the trickster spider wants Nyame the Sky God’s box of stories. But It’s not going to be easy. He…
Jul 17, 2026 · 25:52
A tale from the Brothers Grimm in Germany about a clever servant Gretel who tricks her master and his guest out of their delicious chicken dinner. This delightful witty tale is…
Jul 10, 2026 · 34:17
Lion needs a new best friend and all the animals are very excited. Bear, Crocodile and Little Grey Hare volunteer ,but they have to take a test to decide who gets chosen. And…
Jul 3, 2026 · 29:04
This story from the US island of Hawaii is a trickster tale about a boy who wants to fish, and a shark who wants to eat the boy. Which of them is the trickster and which one gets…
Jun 26, 2026 · 26:16
Mãori storyteller Emmy Bidois tells a traditional tale about Māui that trickster demi-god who goes in search of the secret of fire. Does Mãui's fearsome grandmother Mahuika -she…
Jun 19, 2026 · 31:39
A donkey finds a lion skin and just for fun - he tries it on. Donkey discovers that the animals he meets along the way are more respecful when they think he's a lion. But then…
Jun 18, 2026 · 21:55
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Jack is not keen to help his grandmother do the chores. He’d much rather be exploring rock pools and…
Jun 12, 2026 · 35:17
A new series of trickster stories begins with Paul Alborough telling a funny version of 'The Emperor's New Clothes' by Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. A silly emperor…
Jun 5, 2026 · 31:25
A woodcutter is treated badly by the people in his village because he looks a little different. One day he's had enough of the name-calling and runs away. In a clearing he…
May 28, 2026 · 30:15
In this tall tale from Japan, we meet a young man who has super strength. But is he strong enough to beat all other competitors at the great wrestling competition? Listen to…
May 22, 2026 · 24:40
A mean giant has moved into the Blackwoods near the Rhymney river and is terrorizing the fairies and animals who live there. What can be done? Can wise owl think of a plan? And…
May 15, 2026 · 28:49
Storyteller Alton Takiyama Chung tells two Ogre stories. 'The Pumpkin Seed' - from Korea - is about two brothers, one who is kind and one who is greedy. The second story 'The 3…
May 13, 2026 · 23:01
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. If you take one good girl, one not-so-good girl, a terrifying Sicilian ogress and a handful of toads,…
May 8, 2026 · 31:52
A poor boy helps a giant in distress and in return receives a golden loaf - but will that give him enough riches to win the hand of the princess who he loves? Listen to this…
May 1, 2026 · 29:36
The first of May isn’t just a celebration of the coming of summer with picnics and dancing. Some Europeans believe it’s the date when witches and other magical beings gather to…
Apr 24, 2026 · 25:44
Maori storyteller Emmy Bidois tells a traditional tale about a strange woman with feathers on her arms, claws on her hands and a beak for a mouth. Eek! Is it a bird? Is it a…
Apr 17, 2026 · 23:18
Scottish storyteller Cara Silversmith tells a trickster tale about two cats and a fox, a story which was handed down by traveller and storyteller Duncan Williamson. Two cats go…
Apr 15, 2026 · 17:24
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Is it a good idea to go to a frost giant’s party? The two friends in this Viking story decided it was a…
Apr 10, 2026 · 33:07
South African storyteller Nomakhwezi Becker tells us a lively song-story about a little turtle from Ivory Coast in West Africa. Tutu has lost her beautiful coloured shell and…
Apr 3, 2026 · 32:05
Danielle Free from Shropshire in England a storyteller new to this podcast, tells a French quest story. It’s about a cheeky chicken who won’t take no for an answer. Can she…
Mar 27, 2026 · 29:18
Storyteller Alton Takiyama Chung tells a trickster tale about a Tanuki – a magical badger-like creature. The Tanuki’s tricks go too far and upset his friend Rabbit (Usagi). How…
Mar 20, 2026 · 25:23
Scottish storyteller Cara Silversmith shares a How and Why story from the US which explains why bears hibernate. The little animals are going hungry because a big brown bear is…
Mar 17, 2026 · 25:30
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. The Giant’s Causeway on the coast of Antrim in Northern Ireland is an awe-inspiring staircase of huge…
Mar 13, 2026 · 38:41
Tuup shares a story from India about a good-hearted Brahmin (wise man) who helps some animals and a jeweller who are in trouble. Do you think they all help the Brahmin in return…
Mar 6, 2026 · 28:10
In this story from South Africa, we meet Thokozani the Eland, a type of antelope who has magic powers to shape-shift into a human. When a series of fires sweeps through his area…
Feb 27, 2026 · 28:12
Alton Takiyama-Chung tells us two lively tales which help explain some of the traditions celebrated in China and other parts of East Asia at Lunar New Year. One story is about…
Feb 20, 2026 · 23:52
A farmer in ancient Japan saves a spider from the jaws of a huge black snake. The spider in turn helps the farmer. But who will protect the spider when the farmer isn’t there?…
Feb 18, 2026 · 11:47
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Anansi the spider is up to his tricks again. In order to win the King's gold, he has to eat a large bowl…
Feb 13, 2026 · 30:38
The King is worried. Every night he locks the door to the bedroom where his 12 daughters sleep, and every morning their silk shoes are worn to tatters as if they have been…
Feb 6, 2026 · 30:58
Anansi is up to his tricks again. Following a greedy feeding-frenzy he tries to distract elephant and his friends by persuading them that watermelons can talk. Does he succeed?…
Jan 30, 2026 · 31:04
Alton Takiyama-Chung tells this magical fairytale from China about twin brothers who both want to marry the Dragon King’s daughter. To help her decide which one to choose,…
Jan 23, 2026 · 29:32
Paul Alborough tells his upbeat version of this classic Brothers Grimm fairytale. Two siblings pit their wits against a hungry witch and a greedy king and win the day. Note to…
Jan 16, 2026 · 34:58
Tatterhood is a Norwegian fairytale about two sisters who are very different. Plum is sweet and gentle, Tatterhood is bold and wild and rides around on a goat! When witches steal…
Jan 14, 2026 · 16:46
A story from our archive: The Best of Super Great Kids' Stories.Talented storyteller Jason Buck narrates the classic French fairy tale "Puss in Boots" written down by Charles…
Jan 9, 2026 · 33:39
Tim Ralphs narrates this charming fairytale from Pakistan about Walidad, a simple grasscutter who doesn’t know what to do with all his savings. How can he solve this problem so…
Jan 1, 2026 · 26:54
To mark New Year – Alton Takiyama-Chung – who’s new to Super Great Kids’ Stories, shares two tales from Asia: from Japan, "The Grateful Statues", and from China: "The Magic Pear…
Dec 25, 2025 · 19:27
A King and Queen living in a cold castle argue and their fire goes out, casting a chill and a gloom over the whole kingdom. They send a servant to fetch more hot coals from the…
Dec 24, 2025 · 14:20
A little fir tree, is not happy, he longs to leave his forest and go out to see the world like the bigger trees which are taken and decorated with sparkly things. Eventually his…
Dec 19, 2025 · 34:32
This Cinderella-style story is set in the Appalachian mountains and told by Storyteller from Dragon Fly Tales: Emily Hanna-Grazebrook. It has all the ingredients of a great…
Dec 12, 2025 · 29:49
Tiernan Douieb is back with a fabulous fairytale from Finland about 3 brothers who are sent on a mission to find their bride. The youngest one heads for a forest and his brothers…
Dec 10, 2025 · 17:47
A story from our archive: The Best of Super Great Kids' Stories. This story is about a snow wolf and a boy who are friends. It was inspired by the Nenets people who live at the…
Dec 5, 2025 · 30:13
Storyteller new to Super Great Kids’ Stories - Rosalind Buck tells this funny fairytale inspired by The Frog Prince. It’s got all the right ingredients: a princess, a prince,…
Nov 28, 2025 · 27:05
Sarah Liisa Wilkinson tells a very witty trickster tale from Norway about a show-off squire who is determined to marry the farmers’ daughter, but the farmer’s daughter is equally…
Nov 21, 2025 · 23:20
Storyteller Tim Ralphs has fun with words in this old English Folktale. A new servant girl is told by her master to call things by rather silly names. The cat is a 'white-faced…
Nov 14, 2025 · 11:05
Listen to storyteller Liz Weir tell this stonkingly fun version of the English fairytale: ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’. Before you know it, you’ll be clapping and tapping and…
Nov 14, 2025 · 24:57
A Cherokee 'How and Why' tale which explains why turtle's shell is cracked. It's beautifully told by storyteller from the Cherokee Nation, Gayle Ross. Warning: there are moments…
Nov 12, 2025 · 20:27
This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories - What would you do if an angry fairy suddenly popped up beside you while you were taking a nap? In this…
Nov 7, 2025 · 21:22
The birds of the forest need to choose a king. Turkey wants to be the one to wear the crown, but his dull feathers are not impressive. A colourful bird lkindly lends her bright…
Oct 31, 2025 · 11:34
Here’s a beautiful quest story for those of you who aren’t keen on scary tales. It’s filled with magic and drama and told by veteran storyteller from Northern Ireland Liz Weir.…
Oct 31, 2025 · 26:03
Take one sad ghost, a haunted house and seven semi-brave brothers and you have the ingredients for a perfect Halloween story told by Cat Weatherill. Be a little bit afraid. This…
Oct 24, 2025 · 27:53
A sweet old woman sets off on a quest to solve the mystery of some missing eggs. Her search leads her to Hecate the Queen of the Witches who sets the old woman trembling. What…
Oct 17, 2025 · 25:57
As we approach Halloween, here is a funny, witchy story for you from Germany. A young woodcutter has an accident with an axe and is healed by a girl who comes across him in the…
Oct 15, 2025 · 17:24
Molly and the Skeleton. This is a story from our archive. It was the first in our Super Great Scary Stories collection for owlets which we began in October 2022. It's our little…
Oct 10, 2025 · 24:07
One stormy October a long time ago in Cornwall in the UK, the waves were so high that none of the fisherfolk dared to go out on the sea to bring back fish. So people in the…
Oct 3, 2025 · 23:59
Mãui the demigod and trickster is fed up with his big brothers who won't let him go fishing with them. So Mãui decides to teach them a lesson by catching a fish bigger than any…
Sep 26, 2025 · 21:32
Are you more like a fox, or more like a dog? Storyteller new to Super Great Kids’ Stories - Cara Silversmith, tells this moving tale from Scottish traveller the late Duncan…
Sep 19, 2025 · 25:06
A young boy is sent by his parents to become a priest, but really, all he wants to do is draw cats. He loves drawing cats, and dreams of becoming an artist. What he doesn’t know,…
Sep 19, 2025 · 29:48
What would you do if noisy animals were keeping you awake at night? Put your hands over your ears, burst into tears, or get someone big to go and ask them to be quiet! Listen to…
Sep 17, 2025 · 18:33
This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories - Can you imagine a cheeky fox inviting himself to your birthday party? What do you think might happen?…
Sep 12, 2025 · 19:13
Two beautiful stories from the 'mother of all storytellers' - Liz Weir from Northern Ireland. One is about two friends who meet a mermaid, and the other, a How and Why story from…
Sep 5, 2025 · 23:46
Would you want a very loud frog for a pet? The children in this story do, and even manage to catch one, but they know their Mum won’t be happy. So they set him free and encourage…
Aug 29, 2025 · 21:30
Lion’s voice is soft and quiet. This makes it tricky for the animals to know when lion is out hunting, and keep safely out of his way. So they need to find a way to get lion to…
Aug 22, 2025 · 28:20
Kawariki is secretly in love with a shark man. Well, he wasn’t a shark when she fell in love with him, but her Dad who has magic powers, wants her to marry someone else, so he…
Aug 15, 2025 · 32:46
Take one silly queen and a cook, and a pastry chef and a King, and some cute birds and some fuzzy bees and some mop slopping servants and some guards and nobles and advisors and…
Aug 13, 2025 · 19:30
This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories - Some people say, that if you catch a leprechaun, he will lead you to a pot of gold. Listen to Irish…
Aug 8, 2025 · 29:17
Goanna (a huge lizard) keeps stealing the fairies’ delicious wattleseed damper (bread dough). What can they do? Two plucky young fairies decide to teach that lizard a lesson. But…
Aug 1, 2025 · 25:45
Pekko loves Pirkko but sadly, Pirkko’s father doesn’t like the idea. Then one day, Pekko rescues a witch from a bog and is rewarded with a strange stone whose magical powers…
Jul 28, 2025 · 28:48
What can Bonita the sheep do when El Lobo the wolf says he’s going to eat her? Why, trick him, of course, keep her cool, and trick him again, and then again! Listen to Anne…
Jul 18, 2025 · 20:24
Rabbit is up to his tricks again. This time he’s determined to keep all the meat for himself and his family and send wolf home with next to nothing. Will he succeed? Listen to…
Jul 11, 2025 · 21:21
A Mexican farmer and his wife both love their white cow - as much as they love each other. A local priest is very keen to have it, and comes up with a sneaky plan. Will the…
Jul 4, 2025 · 27:25
Crocodile is not well, and needs some monkey liver soup to get better. But how can crocodile find a monkey willing to hand over his liver? Crocodile comes up with a cunning plan…
Jun 27, 2025 · 25:28
What would you do if a green-skinned, big, snotty-nosed long-clawed hairy monster with green legs, and red eyes came a knocking at your door? The tough old woman in this story…
Jun 20, 2025 · 24:03
Deep in the forest, a brother and sister live a simple life hunting and living off the land. But one day, the brother sets a trap for a bird— imagine his surprise when he catches…
Jun 13, 2025 · 26:20
Anne Johnson from the London storytelling charity Everyday Magic tells this moving European story about a family which is unexpectedly forced to flee their home and seek shelter…
Jun 11, 2025 · 14:18
This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories - Would you like to turn into a bird and fly off on an adventure? The two friends in this story did just…
Jun 6, 2025 · 32:58
In this fun how and why story from South Africa a little tortoise is frustrated at not looking as interesting as all the other animals. In the end she finds a way to stand out,…
May 30, 2025 · 30:04
In this lively story, Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation in the US illustrates how Rabbit's habit of playing tricks on his friends backfires, and leaves him with the stubby…
May 23, 2025 · 33:58
We all love stories, but where did they come from? Listen to Wangari tell this lively and imaginative how and why story from South Africa which explains all. Learn more about…
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