Episodes

  • Waiting at the Window: The Raindrop Race

    Waiting at the Window: The Raindrop Race
    Jan 8 2026
    In this charming A.A. Milne poem, a child watches raindrops race down a windowpane and imagines them as two friends named John and James! Perfect for bedtime, this episode reminds young listeners that imagination can turn ordinary moments into delightful adventures.

    Join us for a gentle read-aloud that celebrates creativity, observation, and finding wonder in rainy days, beautifully told for family storytime.

    This poem is originally from "When We Were Very Young" (1924).

    🌟 Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids! 🌟

    Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.

    Ideal for ages 4 and up, these engaging episodes serve as enchanting bedtime stories for kids, enriching family storytime, or making educational listening during car rides.

    Dive into the magic of storytelling for kids and rediscover the joy of classic literature together in just a few minutes!

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    Credits:
    🚀Production: Newman Media
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    2 mins
  • Flattery and Vanity: The Fox and the Crow (Aesop's Fable)

    Flattery and Vanity: The Fox and the Crow (Aesop's Fable)
    Jan 6 2026
    In this classic Aesop fable, a clever fox teaches a vain crow an unforgettable lesson about flattery and pride! Perfect for bedtime stories for kids, this episode reminds young listeners to think before they trust sweet words and that those who flatter often have hidden motives.

    Join us for a gentle read-aloud that celebrates wisdom, critical thinking, and staying true to yourself, beautifully told for family storytime.


    🌟 Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids! 🌟

    Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.

    Ideal for ages 4 and up, these engaging episodes serve as enchanting bedtime stories for kids, enriching family storytime, or making educational listening during car rides.

    Dive into the magic of storytelling for kids and rediscover the joy of classic literature together in just a few minutes!

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    Credits:
    🚀Production: Newman Media
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    3 mins
  • The Night Before Christmas: Classic Holiday Poem Read Aloud

    The Night Before Christmas: Classic Holiday Poem Read Aloud
    Dec 4 2025
    In this special holiday episode, we share “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore, one of the most beloved holiday favorites of all time. First published in 1823, this festive poem captures the wonder of Christmas Eve, from the quiet anticipation before St. Nicholas arrives to the jingling sleigh that soars off into the snowy night.

    Perfect for family storytime, bedtime stories for kids, or cozy holiday evenings by the tree, this episode brings the rhythm and magic of the season straight to your home. Whether it’s your first time hearing it or a cherished yearly tradition, this classic poem for kids is sure to fill hearts with joy, laughter, and Christmas spirit.

    🌟 Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids! 🌟

    Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.

    Ideal for ages 4 and up, these engaging episodes serve as enchanting bedtime stories for kids, enriching family storytime, or making educational listening during car rides.

    Dive into the magic of storytelling for kids and rediscover the joy of classic literature together in just a few minutes!

    Want ad-free episodes?
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    Credits:
    🚀Production: Newman Media
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    5 mins
  • Robert Louis Stevenson – “The Swing” (from A Child’s Garden of Verses)

    Robert Louis Stevenson – “The Swing” (from A Child’s Garden of Verses)
    Nov 11 2025
    In this episode, we’re reading “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson, from his cherished collection A Child’s Garden of Verses. This gentle and joyful poem for children captures the simple wonder of swinging high in the air, feeling free, weightless, and full of imagination.

    Perfect for family storytime or bedtime stories for kids, “The Swing” reminds us how beautiful the world looks from above, from rooftops, trees, and all. It’s a short, sweet listen that will make little listeners dream of flying through the sky.

    🌟 Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids! 🌟

    Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.

    Ideal for ages 4 and up, these engaging episodes serve as enchanting bedtime stories for kids, enriching family storytime, or making educational listening during car rides.

    Dive into the magic of storytelling for kids and rediscover the joy of classic literature together in just a few minutes!

    Want ad-free episodes?
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    Credits:
    🚀Production: Newman Media
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    1 min
  • Tall Tales from the Wild West: Slue-Foot Sue and Pecos Bill

    Tall Tales from the Wild West: Slue-Foot Sue and Pecos Bill
    Nov 6 2025
    In this episode, we travel to the Wild West for a larger-than-life American folk tale: “Slue-Foot Sue and Pecos Bill", based on a story originally by Edward S. O'Reilly.

    Pecos Bill is the toughest cowboy who ever lived. He could lasso a tornado, ride a mountain lion, and wrestle a rattlesnake. But even he meets his match when he falls in love with the bold and beautiful Slue-Foot Sue, ("Slue-Foot" means: feet point outward), who dreams of riding his wild horse, Widow-Maker. What happens next is one of the funniest and most unforgettable classic fables from American folklore!

    Perfect for family storytime, bedtime stories for kids, or educational listening during car rides, this story celebrates adventure, imagination, and humor, the heart of every tall tale.

    🌟 Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids! 🌟

    Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.

    Ideal for ages 4 and up, these engaging episodes serve as enchanting bedtime stories for kids, enriching family storytime, or making educational listening during car rides.

    Dive into the magic of storytelling for kids and rediscover the joy of classic literature together in just a few minutes!

    Want ad-free episodes?
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    Credits:
    🚀Production: Newman Media
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    5 mins
  • Who Has Seen the Wind: Classic Children’s Poem Read Aloud

    Who Has Seen the Wind: Classic Children’s Poem Read Aloud
    Nov 4 2025
    In this gentle and lyrical read-aloud poem, “Who Has Seen the Wind?” by Christina Rossetti, young listeners are invited to wonder about the unseen forces of nature. Through simple, beautiful language, Rossetti reminds us that some of the most powerful things in life can’t be seen, only felt.

    This episode is a perfect choice for bedtime stories for kids, family storytime, or a peaceful moment of reflection. With its rhythmic verse and soothing tone, it introduces children to classic poetry and encourages them to explore the world with curiosity and imagination.

    🌟 Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids! 🌟

    Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.

    Ideal for ages 4 and up, these engaging episodes serve as enchanting bedtime stories for kids, enriching family storytime, or making educational listening during car rides.

    Dive into the magic of storytelling for kids and rediscover the joy of classic literature together in just a few minutes!

    Want ad-free episodes?
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    Credits:
    🚀Production: Newman Media
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    1 min
  • Too Sleepy to Be Spooky! The Little Bat Who Wouldn’t Go to Bed 🎃

    Too Sleepy to Be Spooky! The Little Bat Who Wouldn’t Go to Bed 🎃
    Oct 28 2025
    This Halloween season, join us for “The Little Bat Who Wouldn’t Go to Bed” by Clara Dillingham Pierson, a gentle, spooky-sweet bedtime story about a curious little bat who just isn’t ready to sleep. When everyone else in the cave is settling in for the day, this wide-awake bat decides to see what the world looks like in the bright light of morning. What could go wrong?

    This charming read-aloud is perfect for bedtime stories for kids or a cozy family storytime on a crisp October night. With soft humor, imagination, and a touch of Halloween magic, it’s a story that celebrates curiosity, courage, and learning when to listen.

    🌟 Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids! 🌟

    Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.

    Ideal for ages 4 and up, these engaging episodes serve as enchanting bedtime stories for kids, enriching family storytime, or making educational listening during car rides.

    Dive into the magic of storytelling for kids and rediscover the joy of classic literature together in just a few minutes!

    Want ad-free episodes?
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    Credits:
    🚀Production: Newman Media
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    10 mins
  • Would You Eat the Witch’s Candy House? Hansel & Gretel Read Aloud Halloween Storytime for Kids

    Would You Eat the Witch’s Candy House? Hansel & Gretel Read Aloud Halloween Storytime for Kids
    Oct 27 2025
    In this episode, we’re reading “Hansel and Gretel” by The Brothers Grimm, the unforgettable bedtime story for kids about two clever siblings, a trail of breadcrumbs, and a mysterious cake and candy-covered cottage deep in the forest. Filled with adventure, bravery, and a touch of magic, this classic tale reminds us that even in the darkest woods, kindness and courage light the way.

    🌟 Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids! 🌟

    Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.

    Ideal for ages 4 and up, these engaging episodes serve as enchanting bedtime stories for kids, enriching family storytime, or making educational listening during car rides.

    Dive into the magic of storytelling for kids and rediscover the joy of classic literature together in just a few minutes!

    Want ad-free episodes?
    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/quick-classics-for-kids-ad-free--6753892/support

    Credits:
    🚀Production: Newman Media
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    21 mins