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Blue Lizard Girl Sep 03, 2021

Ella doesn’t want to start school. But with help from her creepy crawlies: hornet, cobra, grasshopper and blue lizard she gradually starts making friends.

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The Boy Who Used his Head Aug 27, 2021

In this Korean folk tale, told by Pamela Marre, a young boy is laughed at by his brothers for being a bit of a dreamer. But sometimes dreaming can be useful, and bear fruit…

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The White Elephant Aug 20, 2021

In this Buddhist folk tale from ancient India, told by Kim, an elephant mysteriously becomes bad tempered. His owner has to figure out what’s casing his distress. I wonder if you can solve the mystery?

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The Three Dolls Aug 13, 2021

In this folk tale from Iran told by storyteller Emily Hennessey. A King is sent a mysterious box containing a gift and a riddle. Can you help him solve it?

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The Three Wishes Aug 06, 2021

What would you ask for if you were given three wishes? Listen to Pamela Marre's funny retelling of this traditional tale - set in wartime England to find out what the people in the story wished for.

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How The Birds Got Their Colours Jul 30, 2021

This week's story told by Tuup is a 'How and Why' tale from Guyana about how the birds got their colours. It's set in the Amazon Rain Forest. You have to be a bit brave to listen because it's got a giant snake, and a boy who shoots birds in it. So, hold someone's hand, take a deep breath, and off, we, go!

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Ted the Tiger Tamer Jul 23, 2021

Do you sometimes get really angry? The boy in this story discovered whenever he felt angry he could turn himself into a Tiger. But then what? Who was in charge - Ted, or the Tiger? Have a listen to Kim telling this story and find out.

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The Girl who Wished for Wings Jul 16, 2021

This story from China is about a girl who longed to fly and get a different view of the world. Will her wish come true? Here's storyteller Nadine Wild-Palmer to tell us.If you'd like to support the show you can find us on our Ko-fi page - HERE

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Lion, Vulture and Hyena Jul 09, 2021

Do you think a Lion, a Vulture and a Hyena could live happily in the same home? Listen to this week's story from East Africa told by Kate Corkery and see if they can learn to live together?

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The Fox and the Foolish Fishes Jul 02, 2021

This week's story is a Jewish trickster story told by Pamela Marre about how a fox fooled an angel when the world was new. You have to be a bit brave to listen to this story because it's go a scary sea monster in it - but it's only a story monster. Will the fox be able to trick the monster too ? Have a listen and find out.

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Rooster Finds Gold Jun 25, 2021

How can a little rooster get a greedy king to listen to him? Will he succeed? Listen to Kim telling this interactive story from Iraq and find out.

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El Cangrejo -The Crab King Jun 18, 2021

What do you do with a bully who is bigger than you? This lively story told by Kate Corkery is from the Amazon Rain Forest in South America, and shows us what some little creatures did to solve the problem.

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How the Rainbow Got into the Sky Jun 11, 2021

How do you think the rainbow got into the sky? Listen carefully, because Pamela Marre is going to tell you a How and Why story which tells you what the Shoshone people in North America have to say about it.

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Mrs Rabbit and the Fox Jun 04, 2021

Did you know that rabbits haven't always lived in burrows? According to this Irish story told by Kate Corkery - there was a time when one particular rabbit fancied something a bit grander.

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Bonus Episode - Bullfrogs and Lizards: Roberta Rabbit and Her Pig Jun 02, 2021

This week we are giving you a bit of a treat. This is a bonus guest story about a pig. It comes from a Series of Australian stories called Bullfrogs and Lizards. They’re narrated by David Smith, the co producer on Supergreat kids’ Stories. David grew up in Australia.

Bullfrogs and Lizards isn’t a series of traditional folk tales and fairy tales like the ones on Supergreat Kids’ Stories, - these stories were made up by David’s Grandad and told to David and his sister when he was little, and now he’s recorded them to share with you.

In this story, Roberta Rabbit has recently won a little pig at her school fair and her pig turns out to be very helpful on the farm...

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Baboon and Tortoise May 28, 2021

In this trickster story - best friends Baboon and Tortoise decide to grow some fig trees. But Baboon tricks Tortoise out of his fair share of figs. What would you do if a friend did that to you? Have a listen to Kim telling this story from East and Southern Africa, and find out what tortoise does.

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Tiddalink the Thirsty Frog May 21, 2021

In this Aboriginal story from Australia, Tiddalink the frog is so thirsty, he drinks all the water in the billabong. That leaves the other animals with no water to drink and wondering what to do. What would you do? Listen to Tuup tell this old tale to hear how they sorted the problem.

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The Monkey who looked for Trouble May 14, 2021

Do you sometimes want to do something all by yourself? In this story from Haiti told by Kim, little monkey goes off all by himself to find some trouble... and gets a little more than he expected.

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The Hodja's Party Clothes May 07, 2021

What would you do if you were sent home from a party because your clothes were too scruffy? Listen to Tuup telling this tale from Turkey to find out what the Hodja did. (It's a bit silly.)

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The Laughing Prince Apr 30, 2021

Do you like making people laugh? So does Tiernan who tells this story from the Balkans in South Eastern Europe. It's about a funny boy who loves to tell jokes, and a bored Princess who longs to laugh. Will she find his jokes funny? Listen to Tiernan telling this story and find out.

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The Parrot’s Advice Apr 23, 2021

This story is about a clever Parrot who longs to escape from his cage and return to his friends and family. At one point in the story, it looks as if the parrot has died, but take heart, things are not always as they seem. Keep listening to this lovely story from Pamela Marre to hear the happy ending.

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Donkey's Band and the Big Bad Robbers Apr 16, 2021

How would you feel if you were an animal and your owner didn't want you any more? This group of 4 animals decide to dust themselves down, pick themselves up, and start a band. They might not sing pretty, but their voices are useful for scaring off robbers. Can you help Kim, by joining in this noisy tale from Germany?

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Tianjay and The Yellow Dress Apr 09, 2021

Can Tianjay’s friends save her from her mean great aunt and the scary man with skinny arms and skinny legs? In this Caribbean tale told by Tuup, we see the power of friendship in action. In the words of the African proverb…. 'when spiders unite, they can tie up a lion.' Warning – this story is a bit scary. If you’re not one for scary stories you might want to try How the Stars Became Episode 6 or Why the Sky is Far Away episode 3.

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Pip and the Moon Rabbit Apr 02, 2021

Can a dog and a strange rabbit from the moon become friends? Have a listen to Kim telling this story from Tibet and find out.

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The Monster in the Maze Mar 26, 2021

This week we have an exciting story from Greece about a fight between a Monster and a Prince. You have to be a bit brave to listen, because the monster likes snacking on children ……but it’s only a story monster and you’ll be pleased to hear that it has a very happy ending. It’s told by the kids’ comedian Tiernan Douieb, so it’s also very funny. Let us know if you were brave enough to listen all the way to the end.

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Baby Crocodile's Birthday Mar 19, 2021

It's baby crocodile's birthday and he's so hungry he could eat an elephant. Is that a good idea? Listen to Tuup's story from East Africa and find out.

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The Owl Girls and the Witch Mar 12, 2021

Would you like to turn into a bird and fly off on an adventure? The two friends in this story did just that – but did they make it home? Listen to Kim telling this story from Argentina and find out. (Warning - this story has a witch in it, but she’s a good witch so it’s not very scary.)

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The Mouse Bride Groom Mar 05, 2021

In this, the first of our stories about Love and Friendship we hear an Indian story told by Peter Chand. It's about a mouse couple who are looking for someone to marry their daughter. They search far and wide across the sky, and end up, you've guessed it, back in their village. You'll need your best storytelling skills for this one, because there's lots of participation.

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The Race Between Donkey and Toad Feb 26, 2021

Can a tiny toad win a race against a long-legged donkey who brags and brays?

Maybe, with a bit of trickery. Listen to this Jamaican Folk Tale told by Nadine Wild-Palmer and find out who wins.

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Anansi and the Drum of Common Sense. Feb 19, 2021

Anansi the trickster spider wants all the common sense in the world for himself. But even clever spiders don't always get what they want. Here's Tuup to tell you this funny story from West Africa.

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Valentine’s Day Special: Princess Frankie and the Frog. Feb 14, 2021

Can a Princess fall in love with a frog? Listen to Kim telling this Brothers Grimm fairytale from Germany, and find out.

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Loki the Trickster and the God of Thunder Feb 12, 2021

Is it a good idea to go to a frost giant’s party? The two friends in this Viking story decided it was a good idea - and even though they had superpowers, they only just escaped very big trouble.

Here’s Tiernan Douieb to tell you how they did it.

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How the Elephant got its Trunk Feb 05, 2021

Did you know that long ago elephant had a shiny little button nose? That's according to Peter Chand who tells this story from India about 'How the Elephant got its Trunk'

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Odon The Giant Jan 29, 2021

Is it a good idea to take on a giant if you are a tiny little sunbird? Have a listen to Kim telling this story from The Philippines, and see what you think?

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The Fearsome Creature in the House Jan 22, 2021

Imagine coming home one day to find a monster in your house. That’s what happened to poor old Hare in this Trickster Tale from South Sudan in Africa.

But who’s the trickster? Have a listen to storyteller Pamela Marre and you’ll find out.

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Coyote and Baby Turtle Jan 15, 2021

This episode's tale is called The Coyote and Baby Turtle. It’s from North America and it’s told by Tuup. Even if you’re small and slow you can still “out-trick” a trickster.

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Kojo The Rabbit Jan 08, 2021

Kojo is a very clever rabbit, but he's also a trickster rabbit. He's a bit naughty, and uses tricks to get what he wants. In this story, Kojo wants wisdom. The story is from West Africa and is told by Kim.

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Anansi and The Tree With The Face Jan 01, 2021

In the next set of Supergreat Kids’ stories, we’re going to hear Trickster Tales from around the world. We’ll meet lots of characters, who like to play tricks on their friends.

This story is about Anansi the spider who tried to trick his friends and steal their food…..but it didn’t quite work as he’d planned. The story is from West Africa and The Caribbean, and is retold by Kim Normanton.

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The Wind That Blew Christmas Away Dec 24, 2020

Have you ever had a grumpy, bad tempered Christmas or Special Day when nothing went right? That's how Joe felt, until his Christmas blew away all together. This is the story of how Joe rescued Christmas and made it much better. It's written and told by Kim Normanton.

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The Fish and The Star Dec 22, 2020

This is a story about a little fish and a star who both have secret wishes to explore beyond their own small world. It's written and told by our storyteller Pamela Marre. If you like the story, maybe you could draw a picture of the fish and the star and send it to us at supergreatkidsstories.com or just tell us which is your favourite Super Great Kids' Story. We'd love to hear from you.

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The Star Maidens Dec 18, 2020

Have you ever found a star which has come down to earth? The Native American people from North America tell stories about the star people. This tale is called The Star Maidens and it's told by Tuup.

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How the Milky Way Got into the Sky Dec 11, 2020

On a clear night, if you look up at the sky, you will see the Milky Way. Scientists tell us it’s a galaxy made from billions of stars and gas, and it looks kind of…… milky.

But the Shoshoni people of North America have their own 'How and Why' story about those stars which involves sparkly snow, and some rather grumpy bears. Here’s storyteller Pamela Marre to tell us more.

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The Boy and The Snow Wolf Dec 04, 2020

In the next set of Supergreat Kids’ stories, we’re going to hear starry and wintery tales from around the world.

This story is about a snow wolf and a boy who are friends. It was inspired by the Nenets people who live at the top of the world in the snowy Siberian Arctic. There is a scary moment in this story when the hunter comes along with his gun, but keep listening, because it has a twinkly, happy ending.

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The Magical Tree Nov 27, 2020

This tale is from East Africa and told by Tuup. It's all about a magical tree. When you call out its name, it grows delicious fruits and gushes water from its roots. But, you have to remember its name!

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The Pied Piper of Hamelin Nov 20, 2020

Can you imagine having hundreds of rats running around your house and nibbling at your toes while you’re in bed every night? Storyteller Pamela Marre is going to tell us a fairytale from Germany which is full of rats!

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The Woodsman and the Forest Spirit Nov 13, 2020

Have you ever been walking in the woods and heard strange voices?

Well, this magical fairytale told by Tuup is about the things that live within the woods.

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Ngwenya and the Crocodile Nov 04, 2020

This fairy tale from Zimbabwe, in Southern Africa, is a bit like Cinderella – except that the fairy godmother is a crocodile. And instead of a Prince's ball it’s a birthday party. Is a crocodile at a birthday party a good idea? Have a listen, and you’ll find out.

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Halloween Special: Baba Yaga's Breakfast Oct 30, 2020

This next tale is from Russia. Russia has a lot of great fairy tales. You have to be brave to listen to this story because it's about a witch - Baba Yaga, who eats children... but she's only a "story witch" not a real one. And the story has a happy ending!

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The Old Woman and The Fat Pumpkin Oct 27, 2020

In the next set of Supergreat Kids’ stories, we’re going to hear fairy tales from around the world. We have a witch from Russia who eats children, a giant

from the Philippines who crushes creatures under his feet, and we bring you a rather unusual version of ‘Cinderella and the Crocodile’ from Zimbabwe in

Southern Africa. But first, we hear from a grandmother in India who outwits a wolf, and a tiger in order to get through the dark, dark, woods to visit her

granddaughter. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin. Mouth open, story jump out!

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How The Stars Became Oct 19, 2020

Have you ever been out at night an looked up at the stars and wondered how they got there? Well in this episode we hear a story which people tell in Southern Africa about ‘how the stars became’.

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How The Lion Dance Became Oct 14, 2020

Have you ever seen a lion dance during Chinese new year? Well in this episode, the story which I’m going to tell you is ‘how the lion dance became.

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Why the Rattle Snake Rattles and How Snakes Got Their Poison Oct 12, 2020

If you like snakes – you’ll like this story, so listen closely, because in this episode we’re going to hear from Tuup about a story from South America about why the rattle snake rattles and how snakes got their poison.

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Why The Sky Is Far Away Oct 02, 2020

Would you eat the sky if you could? In this episode we’re going to hear a story told by Pamela Marre about a time when people did eat the sky. Pamela has always been surrounded by her Jewish family stories and she tells tells traditional stories from many cultures. Today her story is from Nigeria in West Africa about Why the Sky is Far Away.

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How The Mosquito Became Sep 29, 2020

In this episode Kim tells us a story about how the mosquito became. Do you know, what a mosquito is? That’s right! It’s a little fly which buzzes and bites.. There are giants in this story. But don’t be scared, they’re only story giants. Are you ready? ‘mouth open, story jump out!’

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How The Whale Got Its Sad Song Sep 25, 2020

In this episode we’re going to hear an Innuit story from Tuup. Tuup is an wonderful storyteller from London with Guyanese parents. He’s going to tell us a story from Northern Canada about ‘How the Whale got Its Sad Song.’ So sit back, relax, and let the magic begin…. As we storytellers say: ‘ Mouth Open, Story Jump Out.’

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Supergreat Kids' Stories - Trailer Sep 23, 2020

Welcome to Supergreat Kids' Stories, fun tales to make you laugh and cry with some of the best storytellers from around the world, recommended for ages 5 to 105…

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