Episodes

  • Fox and Dog

    Fox and Dog
    Sep 26 2025
    Are you more like a fox, or more like a dog? Storyteller new to Super Great Kids’ Stories - Cara Silversmith, tells this moving tale from Scottish traveller the late Duncan Williamson. The story compares the freedom and danger of the wild outdoors, to the comfort, warmth and safety of the home. Listen to Cara tell this moving tale and decide which would you would rather be - a fox or a dog. Warning: This story could be a little unsettling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • The Boy Who Drew Cats

    The Boy Who Drew Cats
    Sep 19 2025
    A young boy is sent by his parents to become a priest, but really, all he wants to do is draw cats. He loves drawing cats, and dreams of becoming an artist. What he doesn’t know, is that this love of drawing cats will actually save his life. Listen to storyteller Tim Ralphs and find out how! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • The Grumpy Gecko

    The Grumpy Gecko
    Sep 19 2025
    What would you do if noisy animals were keeping you awake at night? Put your hands over your ears, burst into tears, or get someone big to go and ask them to be quiet! Listen to storyteller Wendy Shearer tell this fun, interactive story set in the rainforest in Bali and find out what grumpy gecko decides to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Fox at a Party

    Fox at a Party
    Sep 17 2025
    This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories - Can 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • The Mermaid's Gift and How Skunk Got its Smell.

    The Mermaid's Gift and How Skunk Got its Smell.
    Sep 12 2025
    Two beautiful stories from the 'mother of all storytellers' - Liz Weir from Northern Ireland. One is about two friends who meet a mermaid, and the other, a How and Why story from the US about a vain skunk. Listen to Liz’s wonderful tales and be inspired to tell your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • The Wide-Mouthed Frog

    The Wide-Mouthed Frog
    Sep 5 2025
    Would you want a very loud frog for a pet? The children in this story do, and even manage to catch one, but they know their Mum won’t be happy. So they set him free and encourage him to go on a quest asking questions to each animal he meets. Listen to this funny story told by ace storyteller Amy Douglas, and laugh out loud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • How the Lion Got His Roar

    How the Lion Got His Roar
    Aug 29 2025
    Lion’s voice is soft and quiet. This makes it tricky for the animals to know when lion is out hunting, and keep safely out of his way. So they need to find a way to get lion to roar. But no animal is brave enough to sort the problem. …. no one that is except for Unogwaja the trickster rabbit who comes up with a perfect plan. Listen to Gcina Mphlope tell this animated story from South Africa and find out how rabbit saves the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Kawariki and the Shark Man

    Kawariki and the Shark Man
    Aug 22 2025
    Kawariki is secretly in love with a shark man. Well, he wasn’t a shark when she fell in love with him, but her Dad who has magic powers, wants her to marry someone else, so he turns the man she loves into a shark. Eek! Listen to Emmy Bidois tell this Maori tale, from Aotearoa (New Zealand) and see how the power of love, and help from a sea goddess helps solve this problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins