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The Owl Girls and The Witch Jun 11, 2025

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This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories -

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 back 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 Queen of the Tortoises Jun 06, 2025

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In this fun how and why story from South Africa a little tortoise is frustrated at not looking as interesting as all the other animals. In the end she finds a way to stand out, but not quite as she planned. Listen to Gcina Mhlophe from Durban in South Africa to find out how the tortoise got her cracked shell.

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How Rabbit Tricked Otter May 30, 2025

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In this lively story, Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation in the US illustrates how Rabbit's habit of playing tricks on his friends backfires, and leaves him with the stubby little tail he has to this day.

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How Stories Came Into the World May 23, 2025

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We all love stories, but where did they come from? Listen to Wangari tell this lively and imaginative how and why story from South Africa which explains all.

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Why Rooster Brings the Sun May 16, 2025

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Have you ever wondered why the sun comes up once rooster starts crowing? Listen to Kim telling this lively, interactive song-story from China and find out.

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Why the Whale has a Sad Song - a story from the Indigenous people of North America’s Pacific Northwest May 14, 2025

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This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids’ Stories.

We’re going to release one popular story from our archive - each month on a Wednesday in the middle of the month.

This episode was the first to be released on our podcast. It’s a ‘How and Why’ story retold by Tuup. He’s been telling this story for many years. He first read it in a book called: 'Whale in The Sky' by Anne Siberell' (Puffin 1991) and was inspired to work it into a version of his own.

There are many stories about powerful birds and big fish told across the American Pacific Northwest. Happy Listening!

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Why the Sea is Salty May 09, 2025

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Have you ever wondered why the sea is salty? All you need is one hungry girl, a rich but mean brother and a sprinkling of magic.

Dominic Kelly explains all - in this imaginative ‘how and why’ story from Sweden.

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The Two Silly Witches May 02, 2025

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The first of May isn’t just a celebration of summer and dancing round the maypole. Some Europeans believe it’s the date when witches gather to cause trouble. Guest storyteller Emily Hanna-Grazebrook from dragonflytales.uk shares a slightly scary witchy story to mark this magical day. Will the young witches appease the angry mob, or will their frantic spells make things worse? Listen to Emily’s gripping version of a tale from Estonia and find out!

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The Cheeky Cockerel Apr 25, 2025

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A loyal cockerel sets off on a quest to help his owner who is short of money. Amazingly, the bird finds gold, but a rich man steals it and then tries to kill him. Can the bird escape and return to reward his master? Listen to this rollercoaster of a story from Eastern Europe told by storyteller - Justine de Mierre, and find out. Can you join in the fun rhyme as you listen?

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Tsisdu (Rabbit) Apr 18, 2025

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A little rabbit who talks too much - is chosen to be the messenger for the animals who lead their community - known as the Tribal Council. Unfortunately, that rabbit just doesn’t know when to be quiet. Can the bigger animals silence him? Listen to Gayle Ross from the Cherokee Nation tell this moving story with an important message. Note to the grown-ups: this story is a bit unsettling, but all works out fine in the end.

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