Story Shed

Grandad Beard and the Big Bag Man

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:46:55 GMT

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Episode fifty six of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Grandad Beard and the Big Bag Man... Grandad Beard is back and he's happily helping people by plucking what they need from his magnificent beard. A shoelace for your shoe? No problem! A dog treat for your dog? Fear not, Grandad Beard is on hand. However, one Saturday, he is enjoying a drink at the cafe with his granddaughter, Olive when they spot a shifty looking man in the park with a big fancy bag...

After the story I am joined by Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy!

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The Day the Cows Stopped Mooing (Part Two)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:34:57 GMT

Episode fifty five of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Day the Cows Stopped Mooing (Part Two)... Ali and Amira have discovered Thrax and his silver trumpet in their garden. He appears to be stealing sounds from Earth. But why? And how will he get back to his planet, 367B?

After the story I am joined by Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with me...

@jakeharrisstories on Instagram or storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook

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The Day the Cows Stopped Mooing (Part One)

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:48:13 GMT

Episode fifty four of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Day the Cows Stopped Mooing (Part One)... Amira was a girl who liked routines. Every morning she would wake up, open her curtains, slip on her slippers and head out into the garden to see the cows in the field next door. One morning, however, she noticed something very strange indeed... the cows had stopped mooing...

After the story we are joined by Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us

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The Remarkable Toys of Ariella Boyd

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:29:07 GMT

Episode fifty three of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Remarkable Toys of Ariella Boyd... dinner times at Ariella Boyd's house are a rather formal affair, she wishes her parents would relax a little bit. She finds help from the most unexpected of places... her toys

After the story we are joined by Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us

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Frankie Fish and Her One Wish

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:36:28 GMT

Episode fifty two of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Frankie Fish and Her One Wish... Frankie is a parrotfish who lives with her friend Puffer Pete in a beautiful coral reef. Beautiful to everyone except Frankie who find it boring. She wants an adventure. Pete? Not so much.

After the story we are joined by Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - @jakeharrisstories on Instagram or storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook or

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The Greatest Ice Cream in the History of the World Ever

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:24:25 GMT

Episode fifty one of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Greatest Ice Cream in the History of the World Ever... Suki and Kam's uncle Nish owns an ice cream shop. One day uncle Nish leaves them alone to build their own ice cream. What could possibly go wrong?

After the story we are joined by Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook or @jakeharrisstories on Instagram

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Walter Sprocket's Pocket Watch (Part Three)

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:22:50 GMT

Episode fifty of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Walter Sprocket's Pocket Watch (Part Three)... Walter and Susie find themselves 200 years in the future. They are being tracked by a persistent MonitorBot but find help in the shape of a teenager, Mica, and his Aunty June. Can they help them get back to 2025?

After the story we are joined by Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook

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Walter Sprocket's Pocket Watch (Part Two)

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:32:03 GMT

Episode forty nine of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Walter Sprocket's Pocket Watch (Part Two)... Walter and Susie have been catapulted back in time together. But where, or rather when, have they ended up? The familiar surroundings of Oakridge have disappeared in front of their eyes.... and is that the sound of trumpets in the air?

After the story we are joined by Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook

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Walter Sprocket's Pocket Watch (Part One)

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:40:52 GMT

Episode forty eight of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Walter Sprocket's Pocket Watch (Part One)... a story all about a boy who finds a mysterious pocket watch at a flea market. When the hand of the watch start moving backwards by themselves Walter finds himself at the beginning of an incredible adventure...

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Luna and the Lost Words

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:26:53 GMT

Episode forty seven of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Luna and the Lost Words... a story about Luna, who we meet struggling to find the words to do her school presentation all about her favourite animals, foxes. However, soon enough she finds the help she needs in the most unlikely of places...

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Santa Pause

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:03:02 GMT

Episode forty six of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features a festive story, Santa Pause; Merry and Shiny the elves have invented a new toy, The Ultimate Remote Control. They decide to test it on Santa... what could possibly go wrong...?!

Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook

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Joey and the Midnight Alien (Part Two)

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:36:41 GMT

Episode forty five of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Joey and the Midnight Alien Part Two; will Joey find out why Gribble has been visiting him every night? And where Gribbles disappears to whenever he gets spooked? If you haven't hear part one of the story, go back and listen to that first...

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Joey and the Midnight Alien (Part One)

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:40:33 GMT

Episode forty four of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Joey and the Midnight Alien; a story about Joey and... well, the clue is in the title really! Why not just dive right in and enjoy part one of Joey's adventure...

As always, after the story we are joined by Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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The Diplodocus Who Couldn't Focus

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:47:55 GMT

Episode forty three of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Diplodocus Who Couldn't Focus

As always, after the story we are joined by, Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Poppy and the Piccolinos

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:15:38 GMT

Episode forty two of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Poppy and the Piccolinos; a story about Poppy, who has a tricky time at school with a boy called Oliver Gibson. Until one day, that is, one day when she finds help from the most unlikely of places... the shadows at the bottom go her garden.

As always, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Sammy's Seacret

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:29:42 GMT

Episode forty one of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Sammy's Seacret; a story about a boy who lives in s sleepy seaside town in England, a boy who struggles at school, a boy who doesn't really have many friends, a boy who one day discovers something incredible on the beach which will change his life forever...

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Raffi Roo and Her Magic Shoes

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:31:56 GMT

Episode forty of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Raffi Roo and Her Magic Shoes - a story about a little girl who loves to dance but struggles to keep up at her first ever dance class. One day she finds some shoes in a skip - ruby red like the planet Mars, sparkling with the sparkle of a thousand stars - can these shoes help her to overcome her fears and dance with her classmates in a show?

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The Tail of the Twonicorn

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:32:09 GMT

Episode thirty nine of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Tail of the Twonicorn - a story about Little Rainbow, whose parents are shocked to see that she has been born with... two horns! She's not a unicorn, she's a twonicorn! How will Little Rainbow survive in a world designed exclusively for one-horned animals?

As always, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Isabella Umbrella and Gary Ballerina

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty eight of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features two stories from the early days of Story Shed - Isabella Umbrella and Gary Ballerina; rerecorded and re-discussed.

Isabella Umbrella, a rhyming story about a girl who has an unusual habit of carrying an umbrella everywhere she goes

Gary Ballerina, a rhyming story about a boy frustrated by his unusual surname

As always, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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The Greatest Sandwich in the History of the World Ever

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty seven of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Greatest Sandwich in the History of the World Ever - a story about brother and sister, Suki and Kam, who are faced with making a sandwich themselves for the first time in their lives. What will they add to it? And will it really be the Greatest Sandwich in the History of the World Ever?

As always, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Mr Arrabiatto

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty six of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Mr Arrabbiato, a story about a boy called Tom and his next door neighbour, Mr Arrabiatto, who never gives Tom his footballs back when he boots them over the fence. Tom wishes he could get Mr Arrabiatto back somehow... and one day he gets his wish

As always, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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The Horse Had Hiccups

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty five of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Horse Had Hiccups... a story about the animals on Butterbarn Farm, who seem to be suffering from various illnesses all of a sudden. What will Farmer Jane do? She just isn't sure. How on earth is she going to find a cure?

As always, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss what we have just heard - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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The Wibbles and The Wobbles

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty four of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Wibbles and the Wobbles - a story about The Wibbles who live happily in Wibbleton and the Wobbles who are content with their life in Wobbleton. The Wibbles live in tall houses, the Wobbles have long, flat homes towns. The Wibbles ride their bikes on the right hand side of the road, whereas the Wobbles ride theirs on the left. The Wibbles wear clothes of red, blue and yellow but the Wobbles wear clothes of purple, pink and green. Two very different towns, miles apart and unaware of each other - until Wayne Wibble and Winona Wobble decide to head to the mountains...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Dorothy Doggins

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty three of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Dorothy Doggins - a story about a dog who likes to go jogging with her boy, Mamu...

Oh yes indeed she liked to run at speed
To dart and chase to sprint and race
To scamper and scurry - quick, off in a hurry

You’ve never met someone so keen to jog
Neither human or horse neither cat nor dog

That’s right, Dorothy, to her family known as Dotty
About jogging was absolutely potty

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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The Story Shed

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty two of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Story Shed - a story about a brother and sister, Ali and Amira, who go on incredible adventures every time they enter the rather ordinary looking shed at the bottom of their garden. Join them as they escape pirates, discover rare animals and save runaway trains...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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The Great Lost Sock Mystery

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty one of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Great Lost Sock Mystery. Have you ever wondered where all your lost socks go? Why do we end up with so many odd socks? They can't just disappear in thin air... Well, we have a few theories we'd like to share with you. So join us as we try and solve the Great Lost Sock Mystery...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Bumble Be Good!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Episode thirty of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Bumble Be Good! - a story all about a busy little bee who one day realises her hive isn't exactly the fairest place to live. Why is it that the girls have to do all the work? Why is it only the queen who gets to eat the royal jelly? Why isn't she allowed to leave the hive and explore the woods? Maybe it is time for a change...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Grandad Beardless

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty nine of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Grandad Beardless - another story about a grandad with a big beard, a very big beard indeed. So big, in fact, he uses it to keep things in - plasters, ping pong balls, nail scissors, sachets of salt - you name it! But one morning, as Grandad is enjoying a nice cup of tea in the garden, he suddenly feels a terrible itch beneath his beard....

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Julie Jumble

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty-eight of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Julie Jumble- a rhyming story about a girl who mixes up her words. She calls a butterfly a flutterby; a car park is a par cark and jelly beans are belly jeans! She doesn't worry about it much, in fact it seems to make people smile, until she starts school... where some people aren't so kind about Julie's muddled up language...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Luke Warm

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty-seven of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Luke Warm - a rhyming story about a 12 year-old boy whose answer to most questions is 'alright', or 'fine', or maybe, just maybe, 'good'. What has happened to the enthusiastic little boy he used to be? And will that little boy ever re-appear?

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Jenny and the Giant

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty-six of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Jenny and the Giant - a rhyming story about Jenny (and her dog, Chester), who come across something really rather remarkable on their local beach one evening. Did the cliffs really just move?

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Remy Remote

Sat, 02 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty-five of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Remy Remote - a rhyming story about a typical house in a typical town and girl who wishes she could escape the noise and chaos of her own family. But what would life really be like if you could pause your family whenever you wanted?

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Movie Shed Episode Two: Trolls + The Boxtrolls

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Episode Two of Movie Shed, a film club podcast made for kids, by kids

This episode features Trolls (2016) and The Boxtrolls (2014) - two movies that feature, well, trolls...But which one will come out on top, the Hollywood mega hit, Trolls, or the lesser known and altogether more scrungy, The Boxtrolls?

Join Leo, Bel and Ida as they digest and dissect the films before giving them a score out of 10 sheds. Listen out at the end of the podcast to find out what our next two films will be - and hopefully you can join our film club and watch along with us! Get in touch at movieshedpocast@gmail.com

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Movie Shed Episode One: Coco + The Book of Life

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Episode One of Movie Shed, a film club podcast made for kids, by kids

This episode features Coco (2017) and The Book of Life (2014) - two movies that centre around the Mexican festival, The Day of the Dead. What will happen when we compare and contrast these two titles? Will the might of Disney/Pixar win out? Or will The Book of Life sneak it?

Join Leo, Bel and Ida as they digest and dissect the films before giving them a score out of 10 sheds. Listen out at the end of the podcast to find out what our next two films will be - and hopefully you can join our film club and watch along with us! Get in touch at movieshedpocast@gmail.com

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The Ugly Duckling

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty-four of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features The Ugly Duckling, the classic tale originally by Hans Christian Anderson. Do you ever feel like you don't fit in? This is the tale of the duckling who didn't know where in the world she belonged. Join her as she explores the world around her and discovers herself

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Peter's Purple Pants

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty-two of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Peter's Purple Pants - a little bit of a sad story about Peter, who wears the same pair of purple trousers every single day. Grown ups, this is a story that deals with bereavement, but hopefully in an accessible and engaging way for your little ones. If you are concerned that this topic is a little heavy then episode twenty-three is also live right now...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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How the Koala Lost Its Tail

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty-three of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features How the Koala Lost Its Tail, an old aboriginal folktale from Australia. Have you ever looked at a koala's bottom? If you do, you will notice that there isn't really anything there - but did you know that the koala used to have a tail? Check out this episode to find out how he lost it...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Alphabetter

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty-one of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Alphabetter - a rhyme about about all the undiscovered words we could be using to practise our ABCs.... as well as a reading of A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, because, well, because it's Christmas!

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Shrew Do You Think You Are?

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Episode twenty of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Shrew Do You Think You Are? - a story about Shrewart, a shrew whose world is turned upside down when he meets Shrewdy - another shrew who makes him realise his family are a little different to the norm...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Grandad Beard

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Episode nineteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Grandad Beard - a story about a grandad with a big beard, a very big beard indeed. So big, in fact, he uses it to keep things in - pens, sandwiches, light bulbs; whatever you need, Grandad Beard is sure to have it tucked up in his beard somewhere...

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Be More Girly, Shirley

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Episode eighteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Be More Girly, Shirley - a story about a little girl who doesn't like 'girly' things - she finds it difficult to fit in and has to deal with people always telling her to 'Be more girly, Shirley'. Surely Shirley can be Shirley without being girly?

Once again, after the story we are joined by Little Helpers, Bel and Ida, to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Down Town

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Episode seventeen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features Down Town - a story about all the different jobs in a typical town, and one man, Mark, who doesn't have a job...or even a home. Will he get the help he needs to get himself out of his situation?

Once again, after the story we are joined by Leo and Bel, the Little Helpers to discuss the story - parents and teachers, please pause the podcast and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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What's Your Favourite?

Sun, 12 May 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Episode sixteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages.

This episode features What's Your Favourite? - a rhyme about choosing some of your favourite things in the world. What's your favourite ice cream flavour? Where's your favourite place to be? What's your favourite smell? Join us as we consider some of these vital questions!

Once again, after the story we are joined again by Bel, Leo and Ida to discuss some of their favourite things - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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Ida's Dreams

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Episode fifteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. Celebrating one year of Story Shed! Whoop Whoop!

This episode features Ida's Dreams - a rhyming story about a busy, busy little girl who gets up to all sorts of fun during the day (gloves made of mud, anyone?). But it's at nighttime when her real adventures begin - whatever object she falls asleep with determines where she goes. What kingdom, what jungle, what planet will she explore? Join us and dive into Ida's dreams.

Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel (plus a very special guest!) to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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Mo Porridge, Mo Problems

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:00:00 GMT

Episode fourteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Mo Porridge, Mo Problems. A rhyming story inspired by the folktale The Magic Porridge Pot. Mo and his family don't have much money but their fortunes change when Mo is presented with an incredible gift. But who is watching Mo from the bushes? Who has their eyes on that magic pot? Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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José Noway

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Episode thirteen of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features a little boy called José who is afraid to try new things. His response to any invitation is always 'no'. Can a girl who joins his school change his ways? Or is José destined to live a life free from adventure? Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Hana Claus

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Episode twelve of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This festive episode features Hana Claus. A rhyming story about Santa's long forgotten sister, Hana. She has spent her life stuck in the offices of the North Pole, running Brand Claus. Will she ever realise her dream of making toys and delivering them to children around the world, just like her famous brother? Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Phillip the Cat

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:00:00 GMT

Episode eleven of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Phillip the Cat. A rhyming story about a cat who lives on the streets and has a rather unfortunate appearance. He gets kicked out of this home and that, all because he doesn't look like a normal cat. Will he find his way back to the house he once lived in? Will he ever see the girl with the tangled red hair again? Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@storyshedpod) and Facebook

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Freckle Face Grace

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode ten of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Freckle Face Grace. A rhyming story about a girl called Grace who is embarrassed about the freckles on her face. When a new TV show comes to her school, could Grace be persuaded to think differently? This story was suggested by a listener and is the first Story Shed story to be inspired by one of you guys listening out there! Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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Paul's Pencil

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode nine of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Paul's Pencil. A rhyming story inspired by the ancient Chinese story, The Magic Paintbrush. A tale about a young boy who finds a quite remarkable pencil in his local park - will this pencil bring him all that he desires? Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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Where's Your Punctuation Pamela?

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode eight of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Where's Your Punctuation Pamela? A rhyming story about a girl with a huge imagination and a passion for writing. However, her teacher is more interested in punctuation rather than her wonderful ideas. Will she be able to realise her full potential? Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy! Get in touch with us - storyshedpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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Even Steven and Messy Jessy

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode seven of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Even Steven and Messy Jessy, a rhyming story about two very different siblings - one who is very organised and tidy and one who, well, isn't. Can Steven and Jessy live happily together or will their different personalities cause problems? Once again, after the story we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy!

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Mixed Up Mary

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode six of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Mixed Up Mary, a rhyming story about a young girl who enjoys some rather unusual food combinations (chicken fudge, anyone?) Other children don't take kindly to her eating habits, but will Mary have the last laugh? After hearing about Mary's life we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy!

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Questjon

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode five of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Questjon, a rhyming story about an inquisitive boy called Jon whose parents are fed up of him asking so many questions. But could his relentless curiosity help save their lives? After hearing about Jon's adventures we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy!

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Poor Dave

Mon, 07 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode four of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Poor Dave, a rhyming story about a boy called Dave who is having a particularly bad day. Can he reverse his fortunes? After hearing about Dave's day we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy!

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Gary Ballerina

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode two of Story Shed - a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Gary Ballerina, a rhyming story about a boy frustrated by his unusual surname. Once again, after the story we are joined by Leo and Bel in order to discuss the tale and answer some questions (a chance for parents and teachers listening to do the same) Enjoy!

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Moon Goose

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode three of Story Shed, a storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Moon Goose, a rhyming story about a restless goose desperate to reach the moon. After hearing about Goose's adventures we are joined again by Leo and Bel to discuss the main themes and messages of the story - parents and teachers, please pause and do the same with your little ones. Enjoy!

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Isabella Umbrella

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Episode one of Story Shed - a new storytelling podcast for children of all ages. This episode features Isabella Umbrella, a rhyming story about a girl who has an unusual habit of carrying an umbrella everywhere she goes. Following the story we are joined by two little helpers to answer some questions and discuss the key events and themes (a perfect opportunity for parents and teachers to do the same with their little ones) We hope you enjoy!

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