Nanna B's Story Box: Recent Episodes

Syleena Hibbert

A fresh, new podcast for children and young people. Sharing diverse stories and poems as well as your favourites, my aim is to inspire, empower and motivate our young.
I'll also be highlighting inspiring Black icons from the past and from the present. Let's change the narrative and work towards a better future for the next generation. Do share, subscribe and spread the word. Much appreciated-Nanna B ❤

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Hi there-Happy Kwanzaa!! Listen in to find out about this cultural holiday. #podcastsforchildren#storytime#kwanzaa#proudtobeblack#proudofourhistory#culture#educateouryouth#alwayslearning

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Welcome to our Christmas Day special introduction to the Nativity. Join in as we journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, to celebrate the birth of Jesus. #podcastsforchildren#storiesforyoungchildren#thechristmasstory#nativityforkids#earlyreaders#storytime#picturebooks#share

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The carrots are going full throttle this Christmas, as pilot Kevin takes to the skies! Will any of the carrots be Santa's 'Greatest' pilot or can some special friends help them save Christmas?

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Read-a-long with Nanna B as we count through the twelve days of Christmas. Ideal for parents and young children to enjoy together. #podcastsforchildren#advent#storiesforchristmas#bedtimestories#storytime#shareastory#earlyreaders#picturebooks

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It's Christmas Eve and the Bears of Mistletoe Mountain are snowed in! They have no presents, no decorations and no festive treats! Can Santa save the day, with a little help from his friends? #podcastsforchildren#storiesforchildren#bedtimestories#advent#christmasstory#readaloud#storiestolistento#podcastsforkids#nannabee#storybox#podcasts

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It's Christmas Eve and Danta feels completely fed up. He's eaten too many mince pies and the reindeer are misbehaving. Then, when his satnav breaks, he decides he's had enough for one year! Can Mrs Claus and the reindeer convince Santa to save Christmas? #storiesforchildren# christmasstories#podcastsforchildren#storytime#advent#shareastory

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When Santa finds out that Little Bear hasn't been behaving, there's only one person he can send to help...Elf! This is an adorable tale, perfect for younger children.#storytime#bedtimestory#christmasstory#santa#elf#podcastsforchildren#earlyreaders#picturebooks

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Christmas is coming and Ted is SO excited, he's just about ready to pop! "Is it Christmas yet?", he cries. Listen as we share the first story in our Storybox Stories for Advent series. #podcasts #podcastsforchildren#storytime#christmasiscoming#storytellingforchildren#bedtimestories

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Today, I'm reading this fun, action-packed picture book, written by the double Olympic gold medallist and legend, Sir Mo Farah. So listen along and I bet you'll soon be running! #storytime#storiesforchildren#kidspodcast#podcastsforchildren#readalong#shareastory#diversestories#representationmatters#blackauthors#readingisfun#raisingconfidentreaders

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I'm sharing this poem during Anti Bullying week to remind children that they are all amazing and to be confident within themselves. #antibullying#selfesteem#childrenspoems#representationmatters#raisingconfidentchildren#buildingselfesteem

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Welcome! Hear about the first Black officer in the British army-Second Lieutenant Walter Tull. Grandson of a slave, he broke through the race barrier to become not only a great professional football player, but also a respected, courageous soldier. #podcastsforchildren#blackstories#blackhistoryisourhistory#educateouryoung#ww1#blackicons#blackheroes

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The Spider-God Anansi is a trickster, a culture hero-a character much loved and ad6for his cleverness and his ability to get the better of others. This episode tells the story of how Anansi stories came about.#storiesforkids#anansi#diversestories#representation#childrensstories#podcastsforkids

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The classic and beloved Funnybones story from Janet and Allan Ahlberg. A firm favourite with my children and younger pupils. Apologies for my terrible singing-lol

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Another heartfelt and inspiring story, written by a young child for the 500 Words-Black Lives Matter Writing competition.

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This is another wonderful story, written by a young child in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. It's a beautiful reminder not to judge people who may be different in some way and instead, celebrate the similarities.

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This is a story from the 500 Words: Black Lives Matter writing competition. It's a lovely story from the 5-9 years category and illustrates beautifully that whilst we may all look different, it doesn't really matter as underneath it all, we are all the same! Suitable for children 9 and under.

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A brief intro to 500 words-the world's biggest story-writing competition for children. This year, the theme was Black Lives Matter.

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Find out who and what's behind this children's podcast. Sharing stories and poems and highlighting Black History icons-this podcast is Ideal for the whole family. Cuddle up at bedtime or listen on the school run. Join us as we shine a light on unheard voices and stories.