Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think a ...Show more
Throwback: The Celebrated Jumping Frog!
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic ...Show more
On the bend of a river sits a tree, and in the tree sits a kingfisher. And he's got a big problem. 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 a future Animal Tales story, you ca ...Show more
It's time for a red panda to find herself a new tree to call her home. 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 a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@ ...Show more
Trees: we love them and we need them. But could it be that we underestimate them? In this brand new story by Wyatt, a 9 year old from Vermont, one tree does something that no one thought was possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aw! Beautiful Japan! I've always wanted to go to Japan and this story hasn't helped in these lockdown times! Everything about this story is beautiful- the names, the descriptions, the story itself! Lonely Osamu helps a poor injured bird, and is greatly rewarded in unexpected ways ...Show more