Super Great Kids' Stories
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 882 ratingsSupergreat Kids' Stories is a collection of fun tales to make you laugh and cry, told by some of the best storytellers from around the world. Recommended for ages 5 to 105…
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The Magic Orange Tree
October 01, 2021 13:01 - 20 minutesIn this bonus story to celebrate our first year of podcasting, Kim tells a tale from Haiti about a magic orange tree, which provides delicious oranges for a hungry little girl. There’s a scary stepmother in this story, but as in most fairy tales, the story has a happy ending. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fox at a Party
October 01, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutesCan you imagine a cheeky fox inviting himself to your birthday party? What do you think might happen? Have a listen to this fun, interactive story told by Irish storyteller Kate Corkery and find out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Loki and The Wall of Asgard
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutesThe gods and the giants are always fighting. And Loki the Norse god is up to his tricks again, changing shape to confuse everyone. In this story from Norway, Emily Hennessey tells us how the gods have a wall built around their city to keep the giants out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bouki Dances The Kokioko
September 17, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutesDo you like dancing? This lively story from Haiti in the Caribbean told by musician and storyteller Tuup, contains a special dance, a song and a trickster. See if you can learn the song and make up your own dance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Crow and the Sparrow
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutesIn this story from India - told by Peter Chand, things don't look good for a poor little sparrow who is captured by a bullying crow, but don't worry, life is full of sudden and unexpected change - in this case, for the better. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blue Lizard Girl
September 03, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutesElla doesn’t want to start school. But with help from her creepy crawlies: hornet, cobra, grasshopper and blue lizard she gradually starts making friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Boy Who Used his Head
August 27, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutesIn this Korean folk tale, told by Pamela Marre, a young boy is laughed at by his brothers for being a bit of a dreamer. But sometimes dreaming can be useful, and bear fruit… If you'd like to support the show you can subscribe in Apple Podcasts or you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE This work kindly shared by Pamela under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your...
The White Elephant
August 20, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutesIn this Buddhist folk tale from ancient India, told by Kim, an elephant mysteriously becomes bad tempered. His owner has to figure out what’s casing his distress. I wonder if you can solve the mystery? If you'd like to support the show you can subscribe in Apple Podcasts or you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Three Dolls
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutesIn this folk tale from Iran told by storyteller Emily Hennessey. A King is sent a mysterious box containing a gift and a riddle. Can you help him solve it? If you'd like to support the show you can subscribe in Apple Podcasts or you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Three Wishes
August 06, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesWhat would you ask for if you were given three wishes? Listen to Pamela Marre's funny retelling of this traditional tale - set in wartime England to find out what the people in the story wished for. This work kindly shared by Pamela under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How The Birds Got Their Colours
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutesThis week's story told by Tuup is a 'How and Why' tale from Guyana about how the birds got their colours. It's set in the Amazon Rain Forest. You have to be a bit brave to listen because it's got a giant snake, and a boy who shoots birds in it. So, hold someone's hand, take a deep breath, and off, we, go! If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Ted the Tiger Tamer
July 23, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesDo you sometimes get really angry? The boy in this story discovered whenever he felt angry he could turn himself into a Tiger. But then what? Who was in charge - Ted, or the Tiger? Have a listen to Kim telling this story and find out. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Girl who Wished for Wings
July 16, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutesThis story from China is about a girl who longed to fly and get a different view of the world. Will her wish come true? Here's storyteller Nadine Wild-Palmer to tell us.If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lion, Vulture and Hyena
July 09, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesDo you think a Lion, a Vulture and a Hyena could live happily in the same home? Listen to this week's story from East Africa told by Kate Corkery and see if they can learn to live together? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Fox and the Foolish Fishes
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutesThis week's story is a Jewish trickster story told by Pamela Marre about how a fox fooled an angel when the world was new. You have to be a bit brave to listen to this story because it's go a scary sea monster in it - but it's only a story monster. Will the fox be able to trick the monster too ? Have a listen and find out. This work kindly shared by Pamela under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. If you'd like to support the show you can fin...
Rooster Finds Gold
June 25, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutesHow can a little rooster get a greedy king to listen to him? Will he succeed? Listen to Kim telling this interactive story from Iraq and find out. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE or subscribe to our channel in Apple Podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
El Cangrejo -The Crab King
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutesWhat do you do with a bully who is bigger than you? This lively story told by Kate Corkery is from the Amazon Rain Forest in South America, and shows us what some little creatures did to solve the problem. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE or subscribe to our channel in Apple Podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the Rainbow Got into the Sky
June 11, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutesHow do you think the rainbow got into the sky? Listen carefully, because Pamela Marre is going to tell you a How and Why story which tells you what the Shoshone people in North America have to say about it. This work kindly shared by Pamela under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad cho...
Mrs Rabbit and the Fox
June 04, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesDid you know that rabbits haven't always lived in burrows? According to this Irish story told by Kate Corkery - there was a time when one particular rabbit fancied something a bit grander. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonus Episode - Bullfrogs and Lizards: Roberta Rabbit and Her Pig
June 02, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutesThis week we are giving you a bit of a treat. This is a bonus guest story about a pig. It comes from a Series of Australian stories called Bullfrogs and Lizards. They’re narrated by David Smith, the co producer on Supergreat kids’ Stories. David grew up in Australia. Bullfrogs and Lizards isn’t a series of traditional folk tales and fairy tales like the ones on Supergreat Kids’ Stories, - these stories were made up by David’s Grandad and told to David and his sister when he was little, and n...
Baboon and Tortoise
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutesIn this trickster story - best friends Baboon and Tortoise decide to grow some fig trees. But Baboon tricks Tortoise out of his fair share of figs. What would you do if a friend did that to you? Have a listen to Kim telling this story from East and Southern Africa, and find out what tortoise does. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad cho...
Tiddalink the Thirsty Frog
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutesIn this Aboriginal story from Australia, Tiddalink the frog is so thirsty, he drinks all the water in the billabong. That leaves the other animals with no water to drink and wondering what to do. What would you do? Listen to Tuup tell this old tale to hear how they sorted the problem. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE ------- If you'd like to learn more about the First Nations People of Australia and the work being ...
The Monkey who looked for Trouble
May 14, 2021 13:33 - 17 minutesDo you sometimes want to do something all by yourself? In this story from Haiti told by Kim, little monkey goes off all by himself to find some trouble... and gets a little more than he expected. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hodja's Party Clothes
May 07, 2021 14:55 - 17 minutesWhat would you do if you were sent home from a party because your clothes were too scruffy? Listen to Tuup telling this tale from Turkey to find out what the Hodja did. (It's a bit silly.) If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Laughing Prince
April 30, 2021 17:38 - 18 minutesDo you like making people laugh? So does Tiernan who tells this story from the Balkans in South Eastern Europe. It's about a funny boy who loves to tell jokes, and a bored Princess who longs to laugh. Will she find his jokes funny? Listen to Tiernan telling this story and find out. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
The Parrot’s Advice
April 23, 2021 15:03 - 14 minutesThis story is about a clever Parrot who longs to escape from his cage and return to his friends and family. At one point in the story, it looks as if the parrot has died, but take heart, things are not always as they seem. Keep listening to this lovely story from Pamela Marre to hear the happy ending. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad...
Donkey's Band and the Big Bad Robbers
April 16, 2021 15:15 - 16 minutesHow would you feel if you were an animal and your owner didn't want you any more? This group of 4 animals decide to dust themselves down, pick themselves up, and start a band. They might not sing pretty, but their voices are useful for scaring off robbers. Can you help Kim, by joining in this noisy tale from Germany? If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn mo...
Tianjay and The Yellow Dress
April 09, 2021 14:15 - 23 minutesCan Tianjay’s friends save her from her mean great aunt and the scary man with skinny arms and skinny legs? In this Caribbean tale told by Tuup, we see the power of friendship in action. In the words of the African proverb…. 'when spiders unite, they can tie up a lion.' Warning – this story is a bit scary. If you’re not one for scary stories you might want to try How the Stars Became Episode 6 or Why the Sky is Far Away episode 3. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free ep...
Pip and the Moon Rabbit
April 02, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesCan a dog and a strange rabbit from the moon become friends? Have a listen to Kim telling this story from Tibet and find out. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Monster in the Maze
March 26, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutesThis week we have an exciting story from Greece about a fight between a Monster and a Prince. You have to be a bit brave to listen, because the monster likes snacking on children ……but it’s only a story monster and you’ll be pleased to hear that it has a very happy ending. It’s told by the kids’ comedian Tiernan Douieb, so it’s also very funny. Let us know if you were brave enough to listen all the way to the end. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can fi...
Baby Crocodile's Birthday
March 19, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutesIt's baby crocodile's birthday and he's so hungry he could eat an elephant. Is that a good idea? Listen to Tuup's story from East Africa and find out. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Owl Girls and the Witch
March 12, 2021 15:15 - 14 minutesWould you like to turn into a bird and fly off on an adventure? The two friends in this story did just that – but did they make it home? Listen to Kim telling this story from Argentina and find out. (Warning - this story has a witch in it, but she’s a good witch so it’s not very scary.) If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
The Mouse Bride Groom
March 05, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutesIn this, the first of our stories about Love and Friendship we hear an Indian story told by Peter Chand. It's about a mouse couple who are looking for someone to marry their daughter. They search far and wide across the sky, and end up, you've guessed it, back in their village. You'll need your best storytelling skills for this one, because there's lots of participation. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.co...
The Race Between Donkey and Toad
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutesCan a tiny toad win a race against a long-legged donkey who brags and brays? Maybe, with a bit of trickery. Listen to this Jamaican Folk Tale told by Nadine Wild-Palmer and find out who wins. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anansi and the Drum of Common Sense.
February 19, 2021 15:30 - 15 minutesAnansi the trickster spider wants all the common sense in the world for himself. But even clever spiders don't always get what they want. Here's Tuup to tell you this funny story from West Africa. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Valentine’s Day Special: Princess Frankie and the Frog.
February 14, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutesCan a Princess fall in love with a frog? Listen to Kim telling this Brothers Grimm fairytale from Germany, and find out. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Loki the Trickster and the God of Thunder
February 12, 2021 18:22 - 19 minutesIs it a good idea to go to a frost giant’s party? The two friends in this Viking story decided it was a good idea - and even though they had superpowers, they only just escaped very big trouble. Here’s Tiernan Douieb to tell you how they did it. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the Elephant got its Trunk
February 05, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutesDid you know that long ago elephant had a shiny little button nose? That's according to Peter Chand who tells this story from India about 'How the Elephant got its Trunk' If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Odon The Giant
January 29, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutesIs it a good idea to take on a giant if you are a tiny little sunbird? Have a listen to Kim telling this story from The Philippines, and see what you think? If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Fearsome Creature in the House
January 22, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutesImagine coming home one day to find a monster in your house. That’s what happened to poor old Hare in this Trickster Tale from South Sudan in Africa. But who’s the trickster? Have a listen to storyteller Pamela Marre and you’ll find out. If you'd like to support the show or subscribe for ad-free episodes you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coyote and Baby Turtle
January 15, 2021 18:38 - 14 minutesThis episode's tale is called The Coyote and Baby Turtle. It’s from North America and it’s told by Tuup. Even if you’re small and slow you can still “out-trick” a trickster. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kojo The Rabbit
January 08, 2021 19:10 - 17 minutesKojo is a very clever rabbit, but he's also a trickster rabbit. He's a bit naughty, and uses tricks to get what he wants. In this story, Kojo wants wisdom. The story is from West Africa and is told by Kim. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anansi and The Tree With The Face
January 01, 2021 15:30 - 10 minutesIn the next set of Supergreat Kids’ stories, we’re going to hear Trickster Tales from around the world. We’ll meet lots of characters, who like to play tricks on their friends. This story is about Anansi the spider who tried to trick his friends and steal their food…..but it didn’t quite work as he’d planned. The story is from West Africa and The Caribbean, and is retold by Kim Normanton. This work is kindly shared by Kim under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 I...
The Wind That Blew Christmas Away
December 24, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutesHave you ever had a grumpy, bad tempered Christmas or Special Day when nothing went right? That's how Joe felt, until his Christmas blew away all together. This is the story of how Joe rescued Christmas and made it much better. It's written and told by Kim Normanton. This work is kindly shared by Kim under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for ...
The Fish and The Star
December 22, 2020 14:51 - 9 minutesThis is a story about a little fish and a star who both have secret wishes to explore beyond their own small world. It's written and told by our storyteller Pamela Marre. If you like the story, maybe you could draw a picture of the fish and the star and send it to us at supergreatkidsstories.com or just tell us which is your favourite Super Great Kids' Story. We'd love to hear from you. This work kindly shared by Pamela under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Inte...
The Star Maidens
December 18, 2020 17:11 - 10 minutesHave you ever found a star which has come down to earth? The Native American people from North America tell stories about the star people. This tale is called The Star Maidens and it's told by Tuup. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the Milky Way Got into the Sky
December 11, 2020 16:16 - 8 minutesOn a clear night, if you look up at the sky, you will see the Milky Way. Scientists tell us it’s a galaxy made from billions of stars and gas, and it looks kind of…… milky. But the Shoshoni people of North America have their own 'How and Why' story about those stars which involves sparkly snow, and some rather grumpy bears. Here’s storyteller Pamela Marre to tell us more. This work kindly shared by Pamela under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Lic...
The Boy and The Snow Wolf
December 04, 2020 17:32 - 17 minutesIn the next set of Supergreat Kids’ stories, we’re going to hear starry and wintery tales from around the world. This story is about a snow wolf and a boy who are friends. It was inspired by the Nenets people who live at the top of the world in the snowy Siberian Arctic. There is a scary moment in this story when the hunter comes along with his gun, but keep listening, because it has a twinkly, happy ending. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acas...
The Magical Tree
November 27, 2020 15:37 - 16 minutesThis tale is from East Africa and told by Tuup. It's all about a magical tree. When you call out its name, it grows delicious fruits and gushes water from its roots. But, you have to remember its name! If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
November 20, 2020 19:52 - 14 minutesCan you imagine having hundreds of rats running around your house and nibbling at your toes while you’re in bed every night? Storyteller Pamela Marre is going to tell us a fairytale from Germany which is full of rats! If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices