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Stories For Children by We Nurture Collective

122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

Welcome to Stories For Children by the We Nurture Podcast. Each week we bring gentle stories to delight your child. Our stories encourage language development and strengthen the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale.

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#88 The Wishing Crown

July 18, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MB

There was once a little boy who longed for a friend. One summer day as he skipped through the meadow he noticed Dandelion's wishing crown. Blowing into the wishing crown he made a wish from his heart. Standing on her tippy toes, the littlest seed in the wishing crown caught his wish. Tucking it into her parachute, little seed sailed away to find the little boy a friend. About the Author: Christy Klincewicz “This is my 20th year as a Waldorf Early Childhood Educator.  My early experiences o...

#87 Dahlia, The Blind Fairy

June 20, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MB

One mid-summer’s day, ten little fairies danced in a ring of stones under the wise, old elder tree when suddenly, Dahlia smelled smoke. Her pet hawk, Jupiter swooped in to help as the fairy queen told all the animals how they could help alert their forest and field friends. Everyone jumps into action including Dahlia. A very touching story about friends helping each other in a moment of need. Perfect for children ages 3 to 7 About the Author: Mary Natale Mary has been a teacher of young ...

#86 Mother Earth's Story

December 20, 2022 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MB

Winter is coming! Mother Earth calls her children for now it’s time to rest. Brother Wind leads her children to warm and cozy nests that Mother Earth has prepared for each one. We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author - Wendalyn von Meyenfeldt Wendalyn von Meyenfeldt has taught children's artistic movement classes (Eurythmy) for many years on the West Coast of Canada. Years ago, while teaching in a Waldorf Kindergarten in California, she fell under the spell of 'dancing st...

Grandmother's Root Cellar

June 07, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.78 MB

Long ago, in a tiny house at the edge of the forest lived grandmother.   Grandmother loved to spend her days in the garden tending to the flowers.  She grew more than she needed so she could share with the birds and small animals that came to visit.  Grandmother had a tiny root cellar beneath her house where she stored her carrots and pumpkins in the winter and in the summer it was cool. in the summer. It was where she always went when there was a storm and she needed to be safe.    “This ...

#85 Grandmother's Root Cellar

June 07, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.81 MB

Long ago, in a tiny house at the edge of the forest lived grandmother.   Grandmother loved to spend her days in the garden tending to the flowers.  She grew more than she needed so she could share with the birds and small animals that came to visit.  Grandmother had a tiny root cellar beneath her house where she stored her carrots and pumpkins in the winter and in the summer it was cool. in the summer. It was where she always went when there was a storm and she needed to be safe.    “This ...

#84 The Groundhog Family Goes to Farmer John’s Compost Pile

May 31, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

Once upon a time, in a green meadow dotted with wildflowers, there was a cozy earthen hollow that went deep into the ground. This is where a family of groundhogs lived. Every morning they climbed out of their hollow and ate handfuls of yellow dandelions and red clover. But it was not enough food for little groundhog because he was always hungry. So the family scurried to Farmer John’s compost pile to look for good food to eat.  We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author Chiny...

The Groundhog Family Goes to Farmer John’s Compost Pile

May 31, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

Once upon a time, in a green meadow dotted with wildflowers, there was a cozy earthen hollow that went deep into the ground. This is where a family of groundhogs lived. Every morning they climbed out of their hollow and ate handfuls of yellow dandelions and red clover. But it was not enough food for little groundhog because he was always hungry. So the family scurried to Farmer John’s compost pile to look for good food to eat.  We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author Chiny...

Billy the Little Bunny Rabbit

May 24, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MB

Welcome to the We Nurture Stories for Children podcast.  We utilize the power of storytelling to encourage language development, inspire moral growth, and enliven the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale. There was once a little bunny rabbit named Billy who lived in a burrow with his mommy, daddy and brothers and sisters. The burrow was very snug for the bunny family and as the baby brothers and sisters began to grow bigger, it became rather s...

#83 Billy the Little Bunny Rabbit

May 24, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MB

Welcome to the We Nurture Stories for Children podcast.  We utilize the power of storytelling to encourage language development, inspire moral growth, and enliven the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale. There was once a little bunny rabbit named Billy who lived in a burrow with his mommy, daddy and brothers and sisters. The burrow was very snug for the bunny family and as the baby brothers and sisters began to grow bigger, it became rather s...

#51 The White Birds and the Rain

May 03, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MB

This story was written by Susan Perrow and is a therapeutic story. Children will enjoy it whether it is used for therapeutic reasons or not. It is a story "about the wonder of rain and water - written to encourage children to drink water instead of asking for sweetened drinks every time they are thirsty. The story was inspired by an intricately carved Chinese scene set in a glass box, with mountains and valleys and two white cranes feeding in the grasses by a curved wooden bridge." We recom...

#82 Wake Up Lady Spring Has Arrived

April 26, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MB

It’s Springtime and Ruby Robin tries to wake up her friends Gracie Squirrel, Harley Hedgehog and Rusty Chipmunk to tell them that Lady Spring has arrived but they all want to keep sleeping. Then Ruby Robin has an idea. Ages 2 - 4 Author - Mary Natale Mary has been a teacher of young children for many years. She studied at the Institute of Child Study in Toronto, and upon graduating with her Ontario Teacher's Certificate and Diploma in Child Studies, she began working in a private setting,...

#52 The Butterfly Moon - A Tale for Ramadan

April 05, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MB

Thirty sunsets and a moon - volume one A collaborative project by Ashley J. May & Jessica Lewis Stevens “This is a sweet tale I love to share with children. Especially my own children. It is a tale of everyday childhood wonder, rooted in their own family histories. A testament to the power of oral tradition and intergenerational storytelling to bring two small boys into the arms of their grandparents, in spite of the oceans and heavens between them. It really comes to life with the additio...

#42 Good Friends

February 15, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MB

Welcome to the We Nurture Stories for Children podcast We utilize the power of storytelling to encourage language development, inspire moral growth, and enliven the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale. This Chinese fairy tale beautifully describes how four friends think of each other even on the coldest winter day. We recommend this story for ages 3 to 7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children

#81 Good Friends

February 15, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MB

Welcome to the We Nurture Stories for Children podcast We utilize the power of storytelling to encourage language development, inspire moral growth, and enliven the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale. This Chinese fairy tale beautifully describes how four friends think of each other even on the coldest winter day. We recommend this story for ages 3 to 7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow...

#80 Valentino and the Rainbow Hearts

February 14, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MB

Welcome to the We Nurture Stories for Children podcast We utilize the power of storytelling to encourage language development, inspire moral growth, and enliven the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale. Valentino and the Rainbow Hearts Valentino, the Valentine fairy woke up sneezing and sick just five sleeps before Valentine’s day. There was still so much work to do to get ready for Valentine’s day. What would Valentino do?  We recommend this ...

Valentino and the Rainbow Hearts

February 14, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MB

Welcome to the We Nurture Stories for Children podcast We utilize the power of storytelling to encourage language development, inspire moral growth, and enliven the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale. Valentino and the Rainbow Hearts Valentino, the Valentine fairy woke up sneezing and sick just five sleeps before Valentine’s day. There was still so much work to do to get ready for Valentine’s day. What would Valentino do?  We recommend this ...

Rosy’s Valentine’s Day Cards

February 13, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MB

Welcome to the We Nurture Stories for Children podcast We utilize the power of storytelling to encourage language development, inspire moral growth, and enliven the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale. Rosy's Valentine's Day Cards Valentine’s day would soon be here and Rosy was so excited that she could hardly wait. She decided to make Valentine's cards for her Mamma and Pappa and her friends too! After her Mamma found the crafting box Rosy se...

#79 Rosy’s Valentine’s Day Cards

February 13, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MB

Welcome to the We Nurture Stories for Children podcast We utilize the power of storytelling to encourage language development, inspire moral growth, and enliven the imagination. We hope you enjoy the timeless activity of getting lost in a good tale. Rosy's Valentine's Day Cards Valentine’s day would soon be here and Rosy was so excited that she could hardly wait. She decided to make Valentine's cards for her Mamma and Pappa and her friends too! After her Mamma found the crafting box Rosy se...

#77 Helping Hands

December 07, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

A tale about a little girl who wished for a little friend to carry in her pocket. She finds a little gnome living under a mushroom and takes him home with her. The little gnome turns out to be quite cheeky and discourages her from helping with chores at home until the fairies come with their twinkling light which tickle her fingers and soon her hands helping. We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author - Connie Manson “Throughout childhood I loved performing! It was to me a ve...

#78 Helping Hands

December 07, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

A tale about a little girl who wished for a little friend to carry in her pocket. She finds a little gnome living under a mushroom and takes him home with her. The little gnome turns out to be quite cheeky and discourages her from helping with chores at home until the fairies come with their twinkling light which tickle her fingers and soon her hands helping. We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author - Connie Manson “Throughout childhood I loved performing! It was to me a ve...

A Birthday Story

December 01, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MB

This birthday story was written for young children to offer a soul nourishing story that describes the journey from heaven to earth. A journey that in the end fulfills little angel’s wish to be with her family on the earth.  Although it’s written in the feminine, “she” can easily be changed to “He”.  Link to written version of this story We recommend this story for ages 3 to 7 years About the Author - Chinyelu Kunz Chinyelu Kunz is the founder of We Nurture Collective. In 2020, after 2...

#77 A Birthday Story

December 01, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MB

This birthday story was written for young children to offer a soul nourishing story that describes the journey from heaven to earth. A journey that in the end fulfills little angel’s wish to be with her family on the earth.  Although it’s written in the feminine, “she” can easily be changed to “He”.  Link to written version of this story We recommend this story for ages 3 to 7 years About the Author - Chinyelu Kunz Chinyelu Kunz is the founder of We Nurture Collective. In 2020, after 2...

#76 Friend Soup

November 23, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

A delightful tale about Honey Bear who invites his friends over for a meal. Honey Bear decides to make them soup using his secret soup recipe. We recommend this story for ages 3 - 6 About the Author - Christy Klincewicz This is my 20th year as a Waldorf Early Childhood Educator.  My early experiences of exploring the wonder and beauty of the natural world and the reverent moments created by lighted candles on the Christmas tree and ringing a bell to invite the angels in, have shaped me to...

#76 Friend Soup

November 23, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

A delightful tale about Honey Bear who invites his friends over for a meal. Honey Bear decides to make them soup using his secret soup recipe. We recommend this story for ages 3 - 6 About the Author - Christy Klincewicz This is my 20th year as a Waldorf Early Childhood Educator.  My early experiences of exploring the wonder and beauty of the natural world and the reverent moments created by lighted candles on the Christmas tree and ringing a bell to invite the angels in, have shaped me to...

#75 Tumbleweed

November 16, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.29 MB

Tumbleweed is a fairy with no wings but she’s able to fly with her loyal pet Raven. In the autumn, Tumbleweed and her friend Primrose gather all Mother Earth’s root children and help them into their nighties and beds for a long winter’s sleep. Then one little root child discovers that Pasha, the littlest root child is not in his bed and the search begins. We recommend this story for ages 3-7 About the Author Mary Natale Mary has been a teacher of young children for many years. She studied ...

#74 Wind Fairy’s Song

November 09, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MB

Little Wind Fairy love Bluebird’s song and she wants to sing a song of her own but she doesn’t have one. Bluebird tells her that perhaps she lost it while flying about, so she goes in search of her song. We recommend this story for ages 3 - 6 About the Author - Christy Klincewicz This is my 20th year as a Waldorf Early Childhood Educator.  My early experiences of exploring the wonder and beauty of the natural world and the reverent moments created by lighted candles on the Christmas tree ...

#73 Lorenza”s Grandmother

November 02, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MB

A beautiful and tender story about a little girl named Lorenza who dearly misses her grandmother who has crossed the rainbow bridge. One autumn morning, Lorenza was feeling sad because she wanted to see her grandmother again. Mother Earth sees Lorenza walking in the forest and goes to help her so that she can once again feel her grandmother’s light in her heart. We recommend this story for ages  4 - 7 About the Author - Maria Fernanda Wetzel Maria is originally from Ecuador and has been l...

#73 Lorenza's Grandmother: A Story for Dia de Los Muertos

November 02, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MB

A beautiful and tender story about a little girl named Lorenza who dearly misses her grandmother who has crossed the rainbow bridge. One autumn morning, Lorenza was feeling sad because she wanted to see her grandmother again. Mother Earth sees Lorenza walking in the forest and goes to help her so that she can once again feel her grandmother’s light in her heart. We recommend this story for ages  4 - 7 About the Author - Maria Fernanda Wetzel Maria is originally from Ecuador and has been l...

#72 Pit-a-Pat and It-a-Bit

October 26, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MB

Pit-a-Pat, a little pumpkin Gnome and his spider friend It-a-Bit love to play together everyday in the pumpkin patch or at It-a-Bit’s house. In the Autumn, Mother Pumpkin needed Pit-a-Pat’s help to prepare the pumpkins for Halloween. Pit-a-Pat decided to play with It-a-Bit and then he caught the sniffles. Oh, dear, how would he ever finish preparing the pumpkins? We recommend this story for ages 3-7 About the Author - Christy Klincewicz This is my 20th year as a Waldorf Early Childhood Ed...

#72 Pit-a-Pat and It-a-Bit

October 26, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MB

Pit-a-Pat, a little pumpkin Gnome and his spider friend It-a-Bit love to play together everyday in the pumpkin patch or at It-a-Bit’s house. In the Autumn, Mother Pumpkin needed Pit-a-Pat’s help to prepare the pumpkins for Halloween. Pit-a-Pat decided to play with It-a-Bit and then he caught the sniffles. Oh, dear, how would he ever finish preparing the pumpkins? We recommend this story for ages 3-7 About the Author - Christy Klincewicz This is my 20th year as a Waldorf Early Childhood Ed...

#71 Tiny Mouse Finds a House

October 19, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MB

It’s a blustery autumn morning and Tiny mouse is looking for a cozy warm house. Mother Earth finds him, picks him up and puts him in her cozy apron pocket but Tiny mouse quietly hops out when he sees an acorn too good to pass by. Mother Earth goes into her house, shuts the door and doesn’t know that Tiny mouse isn’t in her apron pocket. Oh, dear! How will Tiny mouse find a cozy house? We recommend this story for ages 3 - 6 About the Author - Christy Klincewicz This is my 20th year as a Wa...

#71 Tiny Mouse Finds a House

October 19, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MB

It’s a blustery autumn morning and Tiny mouse is looking for a cozy warm house. Mother Earth finds him, picks him up and puts him in her cozy apron pocket but Tiny mouse quietly hops out when he sees an acorn too good to pass by. Mother Earth goes into her house, shuts the door and doesn’t know that Tiny mouse isn’t in her apron pocket. Oh, dear! How will Tiny mouse find a cozy house? We recommend this story for ages 3 - 6 About the Author - Christy Klincewicz This is my 20th year as a Wa...

#70 The Little Red House with No Doors and No Windows and a Star Inside

October 12, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MB

A sweet story about a little girl who lived in a cozy cottage with her grandmother. One afternoon, she went to her grandmother and asked what she could do because she was tired of her toys and puzzles and books. Well, her grandmother sent her on a journey to find a little red house with no doors and no windows and a star inside. We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author - Connie Manson “Throughout childhood I loved performing! It was to me a vehicle to connect with others in...

#69 Sammy, the Dancing Spider

October 05, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MB

Sammy Spider loves to dance. He loves to turn, twist, twirl, tap and do the tango. Sammy’s parents want him to weave blankets for Mother Earth’s children instead of dance but Sammy doesn’t want to weave. One day, Ruby Robin delivered a letter from Mother Earth asking Sammy’s family to weave blanket for the root children’s winter sleep and Sammy is sad because all he wants to do is dance. How long will it be before Sammy can dance again? We recommend this story for ages 3-7 (This story is n...

#68 Clarabell And The Wishing Star

September 21, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MB

Clarabell lived in a small cottage by the sea and every morning she collected seashells by the shore. One day, Clarabell closed her eyes and made a wish. She wished to have her very own star. A little star heard Clarabell’s wish and started its journey down to earth. We recommend this story for ages 3-7 About the Author - Christy Klincewicz This is my 20th year as a Waldorf Early Childhood Educator.  My early experiences of exploring the wonder and beauty of the natural world and the reve...

Wake Up Lady Spring Has Arrived

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MB

It’s Springtime and Ruby Robin tries to wake up her friends Gracie Squirrel, Harley Hedgehog and Rusty Chipmunk to tell them that Lady Spring has arrived but they all want to keep sleeping. Then Ruby Robin has an idea. Ages 2 - 4 Author - Mary Natale Mary has been a teacher of young children for many years. She studied at the Institute of Child Study in Toronto, and upon graduating with her Ontario Teacher's Certificate and Diploma in Child Studies, she began working in a private setting,...

#67 Finding the Right Song

September 14, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MB

Once there was a forest where a great many birds made their homes and during the day the young birds played together with their friends. One day danger came to their forest and all the birds had to stay in their nests and could no longer play together.  We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7  About the Author - Stephen Spitalny is a writer, early childhood consultant and kindergarten teacher. He offers insight into early childhood development and into various aspects of the young child. St...

#67 Finding the Right Song

September 14, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MB

Once there was a forest where a great many birds made their homes and during the day the young birds played together with their friends. One day danger came to their forest and all the birds had to stay in their nests and could no longer play together.  We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7  About the Author - Stephen Spitalny is a writer, early childhood consultant and kindergarten teacher. He offers insight into early childhood development and into various aspects of the young child. St...

#66 Finding the Right Song

September 14, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MB

Once there was a forest where a great many birds made their homes and during the day the young birds played together with their friends. One day danger came to their forest and all the birds had to stay in their nests and could no longer play together.  We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7  About the Author - Stephen Spitalny is a writer, early childhood consultant and kindergarten teacher. He offers insight into early childhood development and into various aspects of the young child. St...

The Three Little Deers and the Great Storm - Companion Story Book Now Available!

September 07, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MB

The story of The Three Little Deers and The Great Storm captures the young child's imagination. This therapeutic story was written for children to offer a sense of courage and triumph. The story is about three young deers who wander away from their home in the forest and when a great storm comes, they discover that they have the courage to find their way back home to their mother.  Now Available for Pre-order - the companion book for this story is now available on wenurturecollective.com W...

#66 The Caterpillar

August 31, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

The setting is summertime and this is a simple story about the life of a caterpillar. Follow the journey of the caterpillar as he looks around for something to eat and inches through the grass, up hills and down hills, climbing over and under sticks.  We recommend this story for ages 3 - 5 About the Author - Kristen McArthur is a Waldorf Early Childhood teacher at Alabama Waldorf School in Birmingham, AL.  Although she is relatively new to teaching, she loves stories and made this story up...

#66 The Caterpillar

August 31, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

The setting is summertime and this is a simple story about the life of a caterpillar. Follow the journey of the caterpillar as he looks around for something to eat and inches through the grass, up hills and down hills, climbing over and under sticks.  We recommend this story for ages 3 - 5 About the Author - Kristen McArthur is a Waldorf Early Childhood teacher at Alabama Waldorf School in Birmingham, AL.  Although she is relatively new to teaching, she loves stories and made this story up...

#65 The Caterpillar

August 31, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

The setting is summertime and this is a simple story about the life of a caterpillar. Follow the journey of the caterpillar as he looks around for something to eat and inches through the grass, up hills and down hills, climbing over and under sticks.  We recommend this story for ages 3 - 5 About the Author - Kristen McArthur is a Waldorf Early Childhood teacher at Alabama Waldorf School in Birmingham, AL.  Although she is relatively new to teaching, she loves stories and made this story up...

#65 Daisy and Dilly and Their Ducklings

August 24, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MB

Daisy and Dilly are two Mama ducks that live in a beautiful little pond with all their ducklings. One day, they notice that their ducklings have grown so much that there’s not enough room in the pond or enough food for everyone. What can they do?  We recommend this story for ages 2 - 7 About the Author - Anja Toddington Anja moved to the UK from Germany nearly 30 years ago and she currently works as a Kindergarten teacher and early years manager at South Devon Steiner School in the UK, an...

#64 Daisy and Dilly and Their Ducklings

August 24, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MB

Daisy and Dilly are two Mama ducks that live in a beautiful little pond with all their ducklings. One day, they notice that their ducklings have grown so much that there’s not enough room in the pond or enough food for everyone. What can they do?  We recommend this story for ages 2 - 7 About the Author - Anja Toddington Anja moved to the UK from Germany nearly 30 years ago and she currently works as a Kindergarten teacher and early years manager at South Devon Steiner School in the UK, an...

#63 Pete the Prickly Hedgehog

August 17, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MB

A very sweet tale about a hedgehog named Pete who lived in a garden. One day, Pete falls asleep in the gardener's  basket. He wakes up and discovers that he’s on a journey! We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author - Jill Tina Taplin was born and brought up in the UK, graduated from university with a degree in philosophy and was busy until her early 30s as a gardener, house builder and mother.  Then she joined a group of parents founding a Steiner Waldorf school in the north ...

#64 Pete the Prickly Hedgehog

August 17, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MB

A very sweet tale about a hedgehog named Pete who lived in a garden. One day, Pete falls asleep in the gardener's  basket. He wakes up and discovers that he’s on a journey! We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author - Jill Tina Taplin was born and brought up in the UK, graduated from university with a degree in philosophy and was busy until her early 30s as a gardener, house builder and mother.  Then she joined a group of parents founding a Steiner Waldorf school in the north ...

Pete the Prickly Hedgehog by Jill Taplin

August 17, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MB

A very sweet tale about a hedgehog named Pete who lived in a garden. One day, Pete falls asleep in the gardener's  basket. He wakes up and discovers that he’s on a journey! We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author - Jill Tina Taplin was born and brought up in the UK, graduated from university with a degree in philosophy and was busy until her early 30s as a gardener, house builder and mother.  Then she joined a group of parents founding a Steiner Waldorf school in the north ...

#64 Pete the Prickly Hedgehog

August 17, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MB

A very sweet tale about a hedgehog named Pete who lived in a garden. One day, Pete falls asleep in the gardener's  basket. He wakes up and discovers that he’s on a journey! We recommend this story for ages 3 - 7 About the Author - Jill Tina Taplin was born and brought up in the UK, graduated from university with a degree in philosophy and was busy until her early 30s as a gardener, house builder and mother.  Then she joined a group of parents founding a Steiner Waldorf school in the north ...

#62 The Tailor and the Mouse

August 10, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MB

Tobias is the talented tailor of the Kingdom of Timberlap. He lives alone with a timid mouse named Mabel. Although they never speak to each other, they help each other. One day Tobias is so ill that he cannot he cannot finish sewing Princess Rebecca’s dress and Mabel mouse comes to his rescue.  Author - Mary Natale Mary has been a teacher of young children for many years. She studied at the Institute of Child Study in Toronto, and upon graduating with her Ontario Teacher's Certificate and ...