Kate and Friends

Mutt and Mini's Big Fight

Sometimes, even families who love each other can't get along.  And sometimes, the best thing to do is take a break, in a space of our own, and try again a bit later. Join us for a fun rhyming story, with lots of Mutt and Mini, and of course, tea by the fire. www.kateandfriends.ca

The Terrible Shot and My Favourite Things

It's time for a vaccine! What a scary thought. Can focusing on favourite things make it easier to handle? Inspired by a real child's special request, this story may help kids with their fear of the "ouchies."  www.kateandfriends.ca

My Great Christmas Revenge

When your sister is mean to you the morning of your class Christmas party, what do you do? Join us for this true story of festive revenge gone wrong, and an accidental lesson in the benefits of kindness.   Happy Holidays, one and all!  www.kateandfriends.ca

The Blah Blah Song

"Blah, blah, blah!"  There's nothing more boring than standing there waiting, while grownups stop to gab. But sometimes, kids just have to wait- so here's a funny rhyme to help them out!

Ick, A Tick

Happy Fall! School is back on, and the classroom sniffles have started. Join us for a visit from Dr. Tarah, to learn the simple rules of keeping well. Then, stay tuned for "Ick, a Tick!" a fun rhyming piece with a mariachi beat. "Game over, stupid tick!" 

Update From Kate - June 11 2022

Little Mommy

"Let's play you're the baby and I'm the mommy!" Sounds like fun, right? But being a mommy is a lot of work- especially with a baby like this one!  www.kateandfriends.ca

Update From Kate - May 23 2022

Update from Kate!  See you soon with a brand new story. www.kateandfriends.ca

I Don't Want To Kiss Aunt Betsy

Eliza likes her Aunt Betsy, except for one thing. Aunt Betsy is always kissing her, and Eliza does not like that! After several attempts, Eliza finds a new way to say, "Hello" to Aunt Betsy, and NO to the unwanted kisses. A lighthearted look at an important topic. www.kateandfriends.ca

Nonsense Day

It's Nonsense Day! Time for two of our favourite silly songs, "There's a Hole in My Bucket," and "As I Was Walking Up the Stairs." Sing along! We hope you have as much fun with these as we did. www.kateandfriends.ca

Happy Easter! 2022

The Egg is back, with a whole new intro! Fogtown is a cold, unhappy place where the grownups always fight. But when Little Rabbit, Little Squirrel, and Little Bee find a giant egg in the middle of town, things are bound to change. Right? Join Kate, Mutt and Mini for an egg hunt and bunny hop, and listen to our favourite springtime story. www.kateandfriends.ca

Happy Easter!

The Egg is back, with a whole new intro! Fogtown is a cold, unhappy place where the grownups always fight. But when Little Rabbit, Little Squirrel, and Little Bee find a giant egg in the middle of town, things are bound to change. Right? Join Kate, Mutt and Mini for an egg hunt and bunny hop, and listen to our favourite springtime story. www.kateandfriends.ca

I Am Always Me

It's time for a rhyme- about pretending! You can pretend to be anything: people, animals, imaginary creatures. Pretending is an important part of growing up. But no matter what you pretend to be, you are always you. And we like you, just the way you are. www.kateandfriends.ca

Roar Roar Dinosaur

What happens when your mom asks you to play quietly, but you find a dinosaur under your bed? Stomp and roar along with us as Ren and his dino, Fred, take over the town.  www.kateandfriends.ca

Emmi and the Magic Oil

Emmi lives with her granny in a broken-down cottage in the woods. Emmi must find work, but, Granny warns, 'Do not work for Lady Fusspot, the meanest person in town.' But Emmi becomes Lady Fusspot's butler, and sure enough, Lady Fusspot is mean. She is always calling Emmi a "worm!" So Biddy Happysnack, the local witch, gives Emmi some magic oil to turn Lady Fusspot herself into a worm. But as Emmi rubs the oil into Lady Fusspot's aching head, the unexpected happens. Is it magic? Or something ...

What! Cried Granny

A new recording of the award-winning book by Kate Lum, with pictures by Adrian Johnson. Published by Bloomsbury UK and US, and available on Amazon. You can buy the book and follow along!  “What! Cried Granny, An Almost Bedtime Story,” is the tale of Patrick, who is having his first sleepover at Granny’s house. But how can he sleep without a bed, a pillow, a teddy bear? Never fear! Granny is on the job, and a most resourceful Granny she is. But will she ever get her wily grandson to sleep? K...

Wiggle Waggle Siggle Soggle

Wiggle waggle, siggle soggle! Ben is feeling mad and sad. His mom only seems to care for the new baby. There's nothing good about being a big brother... till the baby needs his first shot. What do you do with a howling baby?  Piggle wiggle, pollywoggle!  It's big brother Ben to the rescue!  www.kateandfriends.ca

Suki's New Moves

Suki can't stand exercise! Or so she thinks, until the day she finds Ms. Leaper's School of Dance. Once she hears that hiphop beat, Suki just has to move... But dancing isn't exercise. Is it? Featuring the fun new song, "You've Got to Move."  www.kateandfriends.ca

The Sick Day

Achoo! Mutt has the sniffles. But no, he will not lie down and rest! Luckily, you're here to pat his head, while we listen to a rhyme about a sniffly kid who does not want quiet time, either. Will our story calm Mutt down? Hey, what is that snoring noise?  www.kateandfriends.ca

Happy New Year! Looking Back at 2021

Happy New Year!  Join Kate, Mutt and Mini by the fireside, as we remember some of our favourite shows of the year. Hear Sister for Sale, The Nickname Song, Jamie's Violin, and more. Then, cuddle down with our favourite lullaby, Lucy's Song. Thanks so much for joining us for our first year of shows. Here's to a happier, healthier 2022 for all! kateandfriends.ca

King Crankypants Christmas

It's Christmas Eve at King Crankypants's Castle! But as Farmer Rosie begins their Christmas Storytime, Our favourite grouchy king interrupts, with a version of his own. Make yourself a warm drink, cuddle up, and enjoy his tale! And a very happy Holiday to you all. www.kateandfriends.ca

Pirate Tummy Rumbles: A Mad Lib!

Looking for fun on a cold day? Try some Mad Libs! We did, and we got this episode, "Tummy Rumbles the Pirate." Join us for some Pirate-y silliness. "Aargh!" www.kateandfriends.ca

November Yoga

What do you do when you're stuck inside? When you're tired, or worried, or just plain wiggly? How about some yoga!  Join our friend Judy the Yoga Teacher for some fun poses, followed by a gentle November song, as we take a rest.  www.kateandfriends.ca

Penelope's Blanket

When Penelope's family moves, from the big city she loves to a tiny town by the sea, she feels sad, mad, and lonely. But with the help of a new friend, and a very special blanket, Penelope finds she can be happy after all. Featuring our lovely new song, "The World Looks Bright With You." www.kateandfriends.ca For more info about weaving, and to get a simple weaving kit of your own, go to www.houseofwoollythyme.com

Happy Halloween!

What do you dooo when a ghost moves in with youuu?  Being haunted is no fun.  How do you stop all the banging and wailing?  Luckily, one kid has a Ghosting Book... Find out what to do in this special rhyming episode.  Happy Halloween! www.kateandfriends.ca 

Update From Kate - Aug 6 2021

Summer update from Kate - happy August everyone and see you all soon!

King Crankypants and the Big Sick

King Crankypants is back, and he’s crankier than ever.  Why?  Because he’s sick- achoo!  But no matter what Doctor Wellnow says, he wants to attend the Royal Fair.  Even if he sneezes all over the strawberries.  Even if those strawberries are for everyone to share…. www.kateandfriends.ca

King Crankypants

King Crankypants is his name, and wow, is he ever cranky!  So, he orders everyone in the kingdom to come and cheer him up.  When busy Farmer Rosie refuses, he plans to throw her into the dungeon.  But clever Rosie knows just what to do… and her secret is growing right in her garden!  www.kateandfriends.ca

Summer Faces

Summertime!  Happy, splashy outdoor fun. And if you're like this kid, all the ice cream you can get.  If you have a little sister or brother, it's your job to make sure they get some, too, right?  "Look out Mom and Dad, 'cause now you got another little Ice Cream Face!" Another great thing about summer? The holidays! Whether you celebrate Canada Day, Independence Day, or your own country's special day, join us to sing "Canada Face/ America Face." Or, just add the name of your own country!  ...

Dolphins

When Nick sees Barney being bullied at school, it makes him feel bad inside.  But what can he do to help?  Nick doesn't know, till one day, he looks up the ocean online.  He reads about a pod of dolphins who saved a man from a shark.  Nick thinks about Barney and the bully, and he gets a wonderful idea... join us for the story of how Nick comes to the rescue, and makes a new friend, too.  www.kateandfriends.ca

Mutt's Forever Home

Do you have a pet at your house?   If you do, you have a story, too!   The story of how your pet came to live with you.   Here's the story of how Mutt came to live with Kate and Mini.   Stick around for, "What Shall I Be?" a poem about what it's like to be all kinds of pets.   Featuring another Joke from Josh!   www.kateandfriends.ca 

The Cellphone Story

Cell phones! We love ‘em…most of the time.  But sometimes, we don’t realize we’ve had our noses in them all day.  This is the problem at Ky’s house, but Ky finds a clever way to help his dad put down that phone and have some fun.  www.kateandfriends.ca 

Nicknames and Butt-ins

What do you do when your mom calls you silly nicknames, even in front of your friends?  You sing about it, of course!  And what do you do when some kid butts in front of you in the lunch line?  Well... Listen and laugh as we tackle these questions, along with Mutt, who loves nicknames, and Mini, who does NOT.  www.kateandfriends.ca

Lucy's Mommy

Lucy loves to have fun.  But sometimes, Lucy worries, especially about school.  If only her mommy could stay there with her, everything would be easy, right?  Then one day, something very strange happens, and Lucy finds the fun in letting go.  Featuring “Lucy’s Song,” a sweet reminder that we’re together, even when we’re apart.  www.kateandfriends.ca 

Update From Kate - Apr 9 2021

Hello!  Here's quick message from Kate, featuring a new joke from our friend Josh.  Kate and Friends will be back next Friday, April 16th with a brand new episode.  Don't forget to subscribe, so you never miss a show!  And please reach out to us directly at  www.kateandfriends.ca. Thanks - see you next week!    Love, Kate, Mutt and Mini

The Egg

When Little Rabbit, Little Squirrel, and Little Bee find a huge, beautiful egg, they can't wait to share the news.  But their quarrelsome families won't agree about the egg- or anything else.  Can the Little ones finally make their town a happy place?  www.kateandfriends.ca

Snoring and Unicorns

What do unicorns and snoring have in common!  They're both fun to sing about!  First, we're back in the hollow tree, where Quigs's brother Mooky is up all night.  He loves his family, but wow, do they snore!  Next, we meet one special girl, who has a very unusual pet.  If only her dad believed in unicorns. Maybe if he sees one...?  Join us for two rollicking songs, one cranky leprechaun, and a whole lot of dancing!  www.kateandfriends.ca

Quigs: The Leprechaun of Halifax - Part 2

Last time we saw Quigs, he was in a pack of trouble!  With police after him, sirens blaring, how can he escape?  Someone grabs his hand- but who?  And why?  And will he ever make it home?  Join us for part 2 and let's find out!  www.kateandfriends.ca

Quigs: The Leprechaun of Halifax - Part 1

“Don’t come home till you find some gold!”  Sometimes it’s hard to be a leprechaun, especially when you just don’t care about gold. Oh, Quigs tries to look for gold. But there are so many things he’d rather do…. Sail along with Quigs as he loses his way and finds his own treasure - though it’s not exactly what his fellow leprechauns had in mind.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Kate and Friends!  www.kateandfriends.ca

K Is For Kone

Mr. Kone loves letters. He especially loves the letter K.  But when he decides to start every word he says with a K, he soon feels misunderstood!  Join us as we try to help Mr. Kone understand, "You can't start every word with K!"  www.kateandfriends.ca 

Sisters and Brothers

Sisters and brothers!   Sometimes we like 'em. But sometimes... ?  In this episode, we tackle the sibling question with two comic rhymes: I Want to Sell My Sister and Bore Your Little Brother.   Laugh along as first a younger kid, then an older one, plot their way to better times.  www.kateandfriends.ca

Jamie's Violin

Jamie is not enjoying her new violin.  Squeak, squeak!  But when her mom gets sick and is hospitalized, Jamie learns that a musical instrument can be a real friend.  Featuring The Mask Song, a fun new tune about taking care of each other.  Note to parents: The Mask Song  may be useful in helping kids understand why we wear masks these days, even when, sometimes, we'd rather not!  www.kateandfriends.ca 

A House For Mr. Ping

Mr. Ping is new in town, and he is very lonely.  But if he buys an extra-special house, he'll have lots of friends - right?  Come along for the fun, as Mr. Ping finds his new house is a little more special than he thought.  Featuring his favourite song, Ho Hoppity Lo !  www.kateandfriends.ca