Stories for Kids: Recent Episodes
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Podcast is about stories for kids. Most of the stories are primarily from India and Indian Culture; however we may also share stories from all over the world.
Podcast helps kids become more creative with their imagination. Encourage kids to listen to these as their bedtime stories.
Lord Ganesha is incomplete without his small,cute Vahana(vehicle)a mouse, krauncha on which he rides everywhere. But why Ganesha chose a mouse to be his vehicle? To find out listen to this story. Source: Ganapatinaman.blogspot.com
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Keshi, the long haired-demon was killed by little Krishna,an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
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Source: Stories to Read - Kiddz Bookz. A story about a huge Hippo and a small but clever Mouse. The story teaches us not to judge anyone just by the outward appearance.
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Credits- A. sravani - Biannual International short story contest 2017, Kids World Fun
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This story reminds us that each person has his own unique place in this world. The world belongs to all sorts of creatures. Together they keep balance. Every kind of creature serves a useful purpose.
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Can a Cat and a Mouse be friends? Is it possible? Let us find out how a little mouse makes the ice cream vendor realise that being cheerful and happy is a good tonic for everyone.
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This is a story of kindness of Sabuktigin a Warrior.
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Who was Birbal? Where did Akbar meet him for the first time? Birbal was one of the Navratna in Akbar’s court, almost everybody has heard of Akbar and Birbal. But do we know how he got his name? Let’s find out!
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Source - The hungry tigress: Martin Rafe. A little parrot fights a forest fire to safeguard her home and environment. When we act from our hearts and don’t give up, we can help to make change and inspire others to work with us. This World Environment Day, let us also promise to safeguard our environment.
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This is the story related to winning friends from the second principle of Panchatantra known as Mitra Labha , Gaining friends meaning making new-friends. The Elephant and the mice is a story of breaking notions of big and small, powerful and weak.
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Why does trouble always follow me around? Do I always invite trouble? This is the story of a trouble maker. To know more about the troubles and how he comes out of it tune in and listen....
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Mabela the clever is a retelling of an African Folktale from the Limba people of Sierra Leone . The story is about a sly cat determined to outwit a village of mice and has the tables turned by the smart little mouse who remembers all her father taught her and lived to tell a tale.
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Happy Holi to my dear listeners! In today's episode, I explore the mythological stories behind our beloved festival of colours - The story of the burning of Holika, and the story of mischievous Krishna. I end off the episode on a very important lesson - the equality of all colours, and the equality of all skin colours. Do give it a listen and let me know what you think!
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The Stone Soup story revolves around a clever man with a charismatic personality who can get people to help him when their first instinct is not to.
The Stone Soup is a European folk story in which two hungry strangers convince the people of a town to each share a small amount of their food in order to make a soup that everyone enjoys. This story teaches the value of sharing.
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This is a story about Lijapa, the tortoise who wanted to keep all the wisdom for himself and wanted to hide it. How did he hide the Wisdom and where did he hide it? Was he able to use all the wisdom? Tune in to know more about it.....
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Do you know that 70% of Earth's surface is covered by water? The oceans are a very important part of our environment. This episode is an interesting audio drama which tells us the story of Tin Tin, a fish who makes it his mission to clean the seas. Listen to the story to find how Tin Tin fulfills his grandfather's wishes and keeps the sea clean.
Voice Cast:
Narrator - Mrs. M. Sita Srinivas
Characters - Ms. Suman Pandey
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Do you know the difference between need and Greed? In this story the merchant is greedy and wants more and more and starts to cheat people. . When the merchant is caught he is punished not once ,not twice but thrice.
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This story is about a Bird who is very proud. It is caught in a situation and looks around for help. Want to know who helped her? To know listen to the story.
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Every festival has a story behind why it is celebrated. This festival, which is celebrated in many forms across India, has many stories behind it. In today's episode, we'll be narrating one such story about why Kanuma or Mattu Pongal is celebrated, which involves Nandi and Lord Shiva.
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What would you do if you came across an injured bird? In this story, a brother-sister sibling duo come across an injured sea gull and do their best to take care of it. This story written by Enid Blyton teaches kids about how to take care of all living beings because every life is precious.
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This is a story about a Daffodil that used to feel out of place in the Daffodil patch in the garden. Do you want to know Why it felt like that ? to know listen to the story.
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On Christmas Eve, Papa Panov, the shoe-maker has a dream that Jesus Christ himself will visit the next day. As Christmas dawns, Papa Panov starts to watch for and await his visitor at the front window of his shop. Did Jesus Christ finally visit Papa Panov? Let us find out in this story…..
This Christmas story is based on a verse from the Bible, book of Matthew chapter 25 , verse 35: that reads: "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me"
This wonderful story was translated into English by Leo Tolstoy. The original story was written in French by Ruben Saillens and demonstrates the virtues of kindness and compassion.
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Want to know who was granted the three boons and what did he ask for ? For that listen to this story.
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A moral story that reminds us to listen and obey our parents otherwise we could get into serious trouble as this archer fish finds out too late when he runs out of energy to catch his prey for food.
source: c J Jacob
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Wali dad, a humble grass cutter, never asked for wealth. He feels he needs nothing more than he has. So when he sees that the coins he has saved filled a pot to the brim , he isn't sure what to do with the money?
In this story the gifts and the humour keep growing until it takes two heavenly visitors to set things right.
Source: Aron Shepard
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This traditional story is about using your talents to help others. These Folktales teach certain admirable characteristics in individuals.
What can this Magic Paintbrush do ? Listen to find out.
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Source- Cultural-China.com
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This folktale from Andhra Pradesh tells us how important it is to keep up one's promise. Cow in hinduism is highly revered as a mother, nourishing life. To know more about the story and the Significance of KAMADHENU in Hindu Scriptures listen to the story.
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Deepavali is actually a five day long festival, with five different special days and festivities. Do you want to know the story behind Naraka Chaturdasi and who stained the Asura King ? Let us listen to the story.
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The simple stories are timeless. This story from Aesop's fables tells of the importance of self-acceptance and self-love. How one can try to be someone else, but will never be happy. The Aesop's fables is a collection of children's stories written by Aesop, that dates back to the 5th Century BC.
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The little red hen is an old folktale which teaches children the value of hard work, dedication and self-discipline. It also shows children that laziness gets no fruits.
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Durga Puja is on the 25th of October 2020. Along with the festivities come the various tales and legends surrounding the festivals. The story of Goddess Durga, the Legend of Mahalaya defeating Mahishasura the buffalo Asura is one such story. Let us listen to the story of Vijaya Dasami to mark the Victory over the evil.
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Have you every gone on an adventure looking out for bugs and insects? This is a story about 4 friends, who have set out on to find a spider!
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It is alright to feel good about ourselves, but when we are boastful, we will not be able to learn anything new. Today's story is about the misadventures of Arachne, who was too proud for her own good.
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Today, 2nd October is Gandhi Jayanti - the birth anniversary of the great Mahatma Gandhi. Internationally, this day is also celebrated as the "International Day of Non-Violence" since Gandhiji was a preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. Today I'll be telling 2 short stories: one that illustrates how truth was always important to him even as a child, and another story that depicts his love for his motherland.
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Simplicity, patience and compassion are the 3 greatest treasures that one must possess. The dandelion flower is an example of that. Today I'll be telling you an old legend that explains what happens when the Dandelion meets the angel of flowers.
From the Book "For The Children's Hour" (Summer--Flowers, And Insects)
By Carolyn S. Bailey and Clara M. Lewis
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Hey listeners! I'm trying a Hindi story for the first time. I hope you enjoy it.
They say that the King is the most powerful, and isn't scared of anybody. But let's see in this story, who is the person that even a King is scared of!
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Little Chug is written by William Shears. This is one of the best adventure stories for kids. It is about a tiny train on a Mighty Mission.
Chug,chug,chug. Puff, puff,puff. Ding-dong, ding- dong.
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The Star-Thrower is written by Loren Eisley. This story is a good reminder to all of us, that yes, even the smallest thing can make a difference. If we can touch even one person with a simple gesture, then we must not let it go without doing something.
Happy teacher's day to all! For today's special we have a bunch of recorded messages of some children (Sudhamayee, Shiv Prakash, Shreyas, Aaruni and Saayoojya) talking about their favourite teachers (this was a task given 4 weeks ago)
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Onam is celebrated to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam.
The story of Mahabali brings out the reality that, there is nothing permanent and nothing to be taken for granted. When you shed your ego and surrender totally with devotion to the lord you will be protected.
HAPPY ONAM!
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To walk safely through the journey of human life, one needs the protection of the almighty. Happy Ganesh Chaturti! Lord Ganesha is also known as Vignaharta, which means the remover of all obstacles. Let's listen to a story about the mischievous but powerful Lord Ganesha!
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The Indian National flag is the symbol of National pride. Who designed our National flag?? It is Shri Pingali Venkayya. Yet, little is known about him. Let us listen to the story of the designing of our indian flag and the person behind it.
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Meet the most adorable child star of Hindu Mythology who killed the Asura Trinavarta. Presenting to you the story ' The Might Of Little Krishna'
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This is a special episode for the Tiny Tots aged between 3- 5 years .Older kids, fret not! I have a task at the end of the story .
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In today's listeners special we have a budding storyteller Aaruni , a student of class 2 narrating a story of a 'Smart Hen '.
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Happy friendship day to all! This is a special episode dedicated to telling stories about friendship day and Rakshna Bandhan which happen to fall on consecutive days this year. Listen to two of my special friends, Sushmita and Devanshi narrate stories from the hindu mythology about the origin of these festivals. Enjoy!
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Story about goddess Annapurna.
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Podcast Listener Feature Special--- This week I have a young listener Uttiyo, the very first listener who had sent me a recording of his story, The Blue Dyed Jackal from Panchatantra.
I intend to feature the listeners with their stories every week. Hence I invite everyone to send in their recordings.
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Like we humans, the animals also have wishes, let us listen to what the animals wish from the Genie when they get the Magic Lamp.
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A Fairy tale by Grimm Brothers that says We must learn to be happy and content with what we have.
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Guru is the one who brightens a students life by showering them with knowledge and removing the darkness called ignorance. What exactly is Guru Purnima ? For this listen to the story .
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