A small snake befriended by two young boys turns into a big problem. Listen to storyteller Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation tell this gripping story and find out what the boys decide what to do and why there is a strong bond between the Thunder beings and the Cherokees. Warnin ...Show more
How The Leopard Got His Spots
This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Did you know that Leopards haven't always been spotty? Once, their fur was a glossy, light brown colour - until one day, Leopard got greedy - and calamity struck. Have a listen to storyteller Wendy Shearer ...Show more
The Man Who Moved Mountains
An old man decides it’s time to do something about two mountains which are spoiling his otherwise perfect village. It’s not everyone who thinks they can move mountains. Listen to Kim telling this story from ancient China and see how he got on. It’s also got a silly song in it! Le ...Show more
The Tiger, The Farmer and The Water Buffalo
Tiger can’t understand why super-strong water buffalo allows a weedy little farmer to boss him around and make him plough his fields. The buffalo explains that humans possess a magical skill called "wisdom" So, Tiger decides to get some of this wisdom for himself. Will he succeed ...Show more
The Mantis and the Moon
A tiny mantis (a creature like a grasshopper) decides to catch a ride on the moon across the night sky. Is that a good idea? Find out by listening to Khwezi Becker a storyteller and poet from South Africa who tells this beautiful folktale from the San people of Southern Africa. L ...Show more