'Latchkey Stew' | feat. Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Adapted from the original Estonian folktale, Mel Rodriguez ("Last Man On Earth" "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams") stars in a story about a fisherman who learns how important it is to keep your word.

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Ray Magliozzi ("Car Talk") reminds us that heroes come in all shapes--and sizes.

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A hot air balloon racer (Natasha Rothwell) challenges Rachel to confront her past. Featuring two new stories: “Vampire Kid,” a story about a creature of the night who only wants to dance in the sun, by a 5 year old from Illinois named Sam, and “I Want Your Garden,” a story about ...  Show more

Join Sunnie in Podcast "Sunnie's Musical Stories: Short Stories, Funny Rhymes, and Joyful Growth for Kids" for more joyful learning and growing stories. 🎤 Let's sing and dance along as I show you how to make Mom, Dad, and even myself come alive with strokes of color and a spl ...  Show more

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to dance and sing and shine in front of a huge crowd. And one day she would find her voice, and do just that… Her name… is Amanda. [This episode originally aired in October, 2021.] About the Narrator Jacqueline Green followed ...  Show more

A space caterer (Lauren Lapkus) helps the Story Pirates learn to like strange foods from other galaxies. Featuring two new stories: “Space Llama,” a Bowie-esque spin on a classic folk tale about how the night sky came to be, written by Lindsay, an 8 year old from New York, and “H ...  Show more