Over 500 original short stories for kids! Welcome to Animal Tales, where YOU get to suggest what animals appear in each story. All our short stories are written by Alice or Simon especially for the Animal Tales podcast, and read by me, Josephine. From jungle critters to farm animals, from dinosaurs to dodos, and from unicorns to extraordinary mythical beasts, you can find them all at Animal Tales. With three new stories added every week, they're perfect for car journeys or bedtime – you can even suggest an animal you'd like to hear a story about! Our stories are calm but fun, whe...
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Oct 4, 2026 · 17:57
Normally, a bilby lives in a burrow, but this bilby somehow ends up buying a house. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Oct 1, 2026 · 5:38
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Sep 29, 2026 · 18:02
Making dragons out of clay proves to be a lot harder than it looks. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Sep 27, 2026 · 17:36
A possum has a far busier day off from the hospital than he planned, where nothing seems to go quite right. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this…
Sep 24, 2026 · 5:16
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Sep 22, 2026 · 17:42
In a world of magic and magical creatures, a detective is called upon to solve a mystery. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave…
Sep 20, 2026 · 18:02
An Ankylosaurus has an impressive club on the end of its tail. The only question is, why are other dinosaurs so interested in it? Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If…
Sep 17, 2026 · 5:35
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Sep 15, 2026 · 18:10
A mountain lion meets a zeedonk and decides it would make the perfect dinner. If only the zeedonk would make it easy for him. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you…
Sep 13, 2026 · 18:10
There is one creature in the jungle who just loves to dance, but only he can hear the music. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do…
Sep 10, 2026 · 5:37
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Sep 8, 2026 · 18:12
Hoping to earn some extra money, a boy answers an advert about looking after reptiles. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us…
Sep 6, 2026 · 17:02
A young wolverine decides he wants to be an archaeologist, so starts by digging a hole in the lawn. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story,…
Sep 3, 2026 · 5:57
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Sep 1, 2026 · 17:54
A single gazelle breaks from the herd to explore the wilderness by herself. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.…
Aug 30, 2026 · 17:46
A snake decides to move house, to a magical forest, but things do not go as well as she'd hoped. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please…
Aug 27, 2026 · 5:34
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Aug 25, 2026 · 18:10
A squirrel steps in to give a princess a well-earned break. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd…
Aug 23, 2026 · 18:05
Three students prepare for their final test to become ninjas! Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd…
Aug 20, 2026 · 5:19
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Aug 18, 2026 · 17:02
It's not been easy sharing a burrow, but will things get worse when a tarantula and a platypus find a hole in their floor? Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you…
Aug 16, 2026 · 17:59
Learning to camp out in the wild is not something a young kiwi wants to try, but he's going to need to need to pay attention. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you…
Aug 13, 2026 · 5:26
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Aug 11, 2026 · 17:36
A grizzly bear shops at a department store staffed by matching spotted cats. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.…
Aug 9, 2026 · 18:01
A peacock and a phoenix, arguing over who is the most majestic, seek help to decide the answer. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do…
Aug 6, 2026 · 5:34
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Aug 4, 2026 · 17:45
Nanna Wannanosaurus may be small, but she's got enormous confidence! Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Aug 2, 2026 · 18:04
A unicorn princess and her brave lion knight go on a journey with a falcon wizard. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Jul 30, 2026 · 5:35
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Jul 28, 2026 · 17:43
When a princess falls ill a brave fox sets out to find a cure. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd…
Jul 26, 2026 · 18:00
An island, far out in the Atlantic Ocean, receives a small, fluffy visitor. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.…
Jul 23, 2026 · 5:28
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Jul 21, 2026 · 17:54
A large blue dragon that enjoys terrorising others is given a taste of his own medicine. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave…
Jul 19, 2026 · 18:02
A young vampire gets a lesson in how to turn into a vampire bat. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Jul 16, 2026 · 5:30
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Jul 14, 2026 · 17:24
A cheetah gets a job at a music festival and ends up looking after some major stars! Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Jul 12, 2026 · 15:13
Phew! It's hot in the desert, even for a scorpion! Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to…
Jul 9, 2026 · 5:29
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Jul 7, 2026 · 18:15
A black panther's life is changed when she discovers a lost kitten. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Jul 5, 2026 · 17:35
A year-old Kodiak brown bear cub must fend for itself. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to…
Jul 2, 2026 · 5:27
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Jun 30, 2026 · 18:41
A daytime dragonfly falls out with a nighttime firefly. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like…
Jun 29, 2026 · 16:33
A special extra story this week, featuring a buffalo! Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to…
Jun 28, 2026 · 16:49
A new employee at a pet shop finds herself serving a guinea pig. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Jun 25, 2026 · 5:26
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Jun 23, 2026 · 17:43
An independent mongoose is offered help, but isn't at all sure if he wants it. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Jun 21, 2026 · 17:34
A family take a trip to Egypt, only to lose their dog in the city of Cairo. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.…
Jun 18, 2026 · 5:27
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Jun 16, 2026 · 17:44
An aye-aye goes in search of a place where, he hopes, he will finally be able to fit in. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave…
Jun 14, 2026 · 18:05
A lion attempts to sneak into a party to meet a famous film star. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Jun 11, 2026 · 5:26
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Jun 9, 2026 · 18:06
A giant otter and a yellow-spotted river turtle help find a set of missing keys. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Jun 7, 2026 · 17:46
Should bats be scary? One particular flamingo seems to think so. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Jun 4, 2026 · 5:30
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Jun 2, 2026 · 18:01
A hognose snake accidentally grows a giant beanstalk. Will she find a giant at the top? Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave…
May 31, 2026 · 17:20
The lemurs have always had trouble with the fossas, but on this occasion they need a secret agent to help them. Enter the aye-aye spy! Written especially for this podcast by…
May 28, 2026 · 5:33
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May 26, 2026 · 18:22
Dara the capybara finds himself in a big yellow sports car. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd…
May 24, 2026 · 17:53
A boy hears a story of how three dragons once helped his land, and sets off to find them. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave…
May 21, 2026 · 5:23
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May 19, 2026 · 17:14
A blue-footed booby is embarrassed by his bright blue feet. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd…
May 17, 2026 · 17:39
There's a new predator at the zoo, opposite the lion and the tiger. But another creature appears to be getting in the way. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you…
May 14, 2026 · 5:26
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May 12, 2026 · 17:27
When a hornet discovers his first ever farm, he's keen to learn more. If only the animals would co-operate. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this…
May 10, 2026 · 16:41
A black panther is hired to watch over a diamond. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to…
May 7, 2026 · 5:28
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May 5, 2026 · 17:05
A busy night in a restaurant creates all manner of confusion. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd…
May 3, 2026 · 15:20
A hummingbird, a horse and a dolphin try to put together a party, but it's harder than it looks. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please…
Apr 30, 2026 · 5:22
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Apr 28, 2026 · 17:04
A handyman coati takes on his friend to help him but not everything goes to plan. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Apr 26, 2026 · 16:42
For speedy, reliable deliveries, use a honeybee. At least, that's what this honeybee is hoping. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do…
Apr 23, 2026 · 5:28
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Apr 21, 2026 · 17:24
Yes, tortoises are slow, but they still get to where they need to be. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And,…
Apr 19, 2026 · 17:43
An otter is determined to befriend a very large and imposing dragon. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Apr 16, 2026 · 5:56
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Apr 14, 2026 · 17:56
A snowshoe hare encounters two creatures unprepared for the cold. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if…
Apr 12, 2026 · 16:58
To finish building his new dam, a beaver needs a log that will be just the right shape. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave…
Apr 9, 2026 · 5:34
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Apr 7, 2026 · 17:29
A dog and a cat find the first of its kind, but what is it and why is it there? Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Apr 5, 2026 · 17:31
A parrot and her pirate find an unusual kind of gold. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to…
Apr 2, 2026 · 5:28
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Mar 31, 2026 · 16:48
Bonnie really wants a pet of her own, but ends up with a pig, quite by accident. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Mar 29, 2026 · 18:08
Two artists fight over a customer in order to make a sale. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd…
Mar 27, 2026 · 5:36
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Mar 25, 2026 · 17:26
One man and his faithful golden retriever go in search of some unusual creatures. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a…
Mar 23, 2026 · 17:16
A great white shark, a humpback whale and a jellyfish discover a shipwreck! Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.…
Mar 20, 2026 · 5:34
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Mar 18, 2026 · 15:43
A thunderstorm is a very scary thing when you're the size of a mouse. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And,…
Mar 16, 2026 · 15:47
A Tyrannosaurus takes a trip to New Zealand. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest…
Mar 13, 2026 · 5:59
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Mar 11, 2026 · 17:07
A highland cow pulls a sword from a stone to accidentally become the king. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.…
Mar 9, 2026 · 16:28
A stray dog discovers a little lost elephant. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest…
Mar 6, 2026 · 5:34
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Mar 4, 2026 · 17:09
A troll and a giant are hungry for something to eat, and the first thing they spy is a phoenix! ritten especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do…
Mar 2, 2026 · 17:24
How do you hide a Brachiosaurus? Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for…
Feb 27, 2026 · 5:41
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Feb 25, 2026 · 16:53
A seal becomes lost, a very long way from home. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to…
Feb 23, 2026 · 17:47
Three dinosaurs and a furry mammal are watching a strange light in the sky. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.…
Feb 20, 2026 · 5:15
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Feb 18, 2026 · 16:28
In this special story, we've teamed up with Mason Elephant Park & Lodge in Bali to bring you a story about rescued Sumatran elephants. Written especially for this podcast by…
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