Adventure, fairies, magic, and daring abound, but nothing too scary or mature for young ears. Listen in as the host tells his daughters improvised bedtime stories, now shared with you and your family. Tales told for the young and young at heart. New stories are added every Sunday.
Flip-Flop makes an out-of-this-world journey to Mr. McGruder's Pangalactic Jokes and Gags Emporium.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.A proud member of Kids Listen.
Flip-Flop discovers that his supply of gags and pranks is running low. He must travel to the famed Mr. McGruder's Pangalactic Jokes and Gags Emporium to replenish his supply. But before he departs, he takes the time to tell the cats of the Elysium two stories around their nightly campfire.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChild...more
The first series of Ea and Dak stories draws to a close with Ea, Dak, and Shan travelling to the tropical isle where Ea's parents live in retirement. Will this beautiful island hold one last magical surprise?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitte...more
The danger now past, Ea wishes to travel to visit her parents on their tropical isle. But first, she must find a trustworthy regent to rule in her absence.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren a...more
Shan's trip to school has taken longer than he had hoped. Now, Ea and Dak must try to keep their people safe without his help.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.A proud member o...more
Shan has arrived at his old school of magic and received a clue that might help contain the shapeshifting Caw. But first he will have to find the mysterious missing mountain. Where would you look first?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/stori...more
In an attempt to help Ea find a solution to the troublesome Caw, Shan travels back to the magic academy. There, he hopes his old teachers and classmates will know some trick for dealing with shapeshifters.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/st...more
After her encounter with the shapeshifting Caw, Ea is hoping to avoid adventure for an evening and enjoy her date with Shan. But she discovers that when you're queen, sometimes adventure has a way of finding you!Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://tw...more
Ea is looking forward to her upcoming date with Shan, but first she must answer an urgent request from her friend Trella to investigate some missing livestock. Will this be a minor mystery, or the portent of a new danger?Complete the survey for the upcoming 51st episode celebration and submit your request for a story: https://forms.gle/euB9LFcuJGvUfVdW8Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildre...more
The intervention of the mysterious weather mage, Shan, has saved Ea's kingdom from drought. No longer faced with the need to find a marriage alliance to save her people, Ea cancels the contest of suitors. But will all the contestants accept this sudden change, or have Ea and Dak simply traded one problem for another?Fill out the survey for the upcoming 51st episode celebration and submit your request for a story: https://forms.gle/euB9LFcuJGvUfVdW8Get in touch with the show:Show website: h...more
Three years into Ea's reign, a drought falls upon her lands. She decides that she must marry to find an ally to help her people through these desperate times. She sends Dak to invite potential suitors to a contest, so that she may judge the most logical and profitable match. Will she find the king she's seeking, or someone even better?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Faceboo...more
Ea and Dak have successfully prevented Lord Abner's attempt to usurp Ea's throne. But now, where are their parents? Will the twins be able to find them in time, or will Lord Abner's treachery triumph? (Parent listening note: mild peril.)Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stories...more
The royal twins Ea and Dak have been lifelong friends and playmates. As Ea approaches her ascension to the throne at age 18, will their friendship survive the transition? Or will Dak listen to the ambitious Lord Abner and scheme to usurp her?(Parent listening note: mild peril.)Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https:...more
All Frida the Firefly wants to is sit quietly and flash her glowing greetings to her friends. But a hungry gecko has other plans. Will Frida prove clever enough to save herself and her companions?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforw...more
Rebecca Recheetah and Diana Stickapod have finally found their way to Hoarfrost, the home of the frost fairies. Once they arrive, though, they discover that getting there was the easy part. They'll need all of their sisterly tricks and a little bit of luck to save their friends.(Parent listening note: mild fantasy conflict.)Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.f...more
Rebecca Recheetah and Diana Stickapod have agreed to help Flibbertygibit rescue their friends. But first, they have to figure out where they've been taken. Can they locate Hoarfrost, the secret land of the frost fairies in time?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwi...more
Flibbertygibit wakes to a world where the frost fairies have returned with a vengeance. He must take action, but his usual allies cannot help him. Who will go to set things to right?(Parent listening note: mild fantasy conflict.)Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter...more
Winella returns from Scotland with her photos. Will Flibbertygibit find something in her adventures to inspire his new throne and crown?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.A proud mem...more
Winella's family prepares to head home from Scotland, but she has time for one last adventure: a visit to an amazing aquarium.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.A proud member o...more
Winella has seen plenty of fairy castles and cat palaces, but she's looking forward to seeing her first Scottish castle!Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.A proud member of Kids...more
Winella tours some museums in Scotland, searching for throne ideas to bring back to Flibbertygibit.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.A proud member of Kids Listen.
Winella and her family prepare to travel to Scotland. She's looking forward to a relaxing vacation when an unexpected feline visitor arrives with a request.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchil...more
A very short and rather silly story about Mungus, a bungus so humongous that he has to leave the other bunguses behind and set out in search of a place of his own.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulch...more
A grumpy old bridge troll's peaceful day is interrupted when he receives a surprising invitation to visit the famous Brooklyn Bridge.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.A proud m...more
Flip-Flop is stuck between the devious jungle fairies he granted sanctuary and their creations, the plant people that have pursued them. Can he find a compromise before Flibberygibit returns?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1...more
Trouble has followed the jungle fairies, and now Flip-Flop must step fully into the role of king of the cats if he's going to preserve the jungle for Flibbertygibit's return.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: ...more
Flip-Flop is hoping for a nice restful vacation filling in for his Uncle Flibbertygibit, the king of the cats. Unfortunately, when a new group a fairies shows up seeking refuge in the jungle, Flip-Flop is going to be very busy indeed.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTw...more
Tayli, everyone's favorite golden retriever, gets a call for help from her friend Moonsilver, the fastest of ponies. Moonsilver isn't feeling well, so Tayli decides to bring her some special biscuits to help her recover. But the trip is long and fraught with perils. Will Tayli find the courage to reach her friend?This story's characters first appeared in The Troll Toll, so you may want to check that one out first.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfu...more
A story about a candy bar with three very unusual things about it. The first is that it's named Twee. Listen and find out what the other two are.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gma...more
The finale of our pre-Christmas week story marathon. Strichnyne's mechanical effervescent skinks are all packed up and ready to be delivered on Christmas Eve. But when Winella wakes the morning before Christmas, she receives an emergency summons to the North Pole.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tik...more
The sixth nightly story of the pre-Christmas story marathon. This Christmas story begins in the unlikeliest of settings, a hot, red, rocky desert, where we meet Sly, a lizard with a very peculiar talent.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/stor...more
This pre-Christmas story series finally take a Christmas-y turn. Winella no sooner returns from Integer than she receives another request for help. But this time the person asking for help is a very jolly someone indeed!Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https:/...more
In the fourth story of the pre-Christmas bedtime story series, Winella seeks the advice of her friend Flibbertygibit, the king of the cats. Will he be able to guide her to the right solution for the math fairies' problem?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: h...more
The pre-Christmas story marathon continues with Winella trying to decide whether to accept Strichnyne's invitation to join her for a mud bath. One thing's for sure: it's about to get messy!Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/stor...more
The second story of the pre-Christmas marathon, with a new story every night. Winella meets with the four math fairies to better understand their problem. Then she heads out in search of Strichnyne to confront her.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitt...more
The first story in the Christmas week marathon, with a new story every night. The math fairies of Integer are saddled with a troublesome problem, a mischievous sprite named Strichnyne. Unable to deal with her themselves, they search for someone to help them. Could Winella be the right choice?Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildre...more
Terry wants something no one else has for his birthday. So his parents get him a traffic light. What would you do with your own traffic light? Listen to find out what Terry does.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storie...more
Winella goes flying with Joey, looking for something new to explore. As they pass the city water tower, she spots a flash of motion. They descend to investigate, and find quite a surprise!Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-ma...more
Moonsilver is the fleetest of horses. Her speed is matched only by her kindness and helpfulness. But when she tries to help a yellow labrador retriever named Tayli cross a troll, bridge, she discovers that some problems are tough to solve with speed alone.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stor...more
Bill is tremendously strong. He uses a wheelchair to get around, but that's not going to stop him from embarking on an adventure!Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesforwonderfulchildTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.
What's better than a spy story? A magical spy story about a spy with no name!Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.
We had misplaced a library book and we simply could not find it. We probably never would have figured out what happened to it if I hadn't told this story about its most probable fate.Get in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1E-mail: Storiesforwonderfulchildren at gmail.
A special episode for Halloween: a spooky story of a budding artist who goes to extremes to perfect their craft.Sponsored by Dave's Ghost Llama Emporium.(Parent listening note: The creepiness in this story is pretty mild and nothing bad happens, but you may want to listen first to judge the content if your child is very young or easily frightened.)
The Frost Fairies have discovered the tree. Winella and Flip-Flop race back to the tree, carrying the precious cargo that is their last hope. Will they arrive in time?(Parent listening note: This epidsode contains fantasy magical conflict, may be a bit tense for the youngest or most sensitive listeners.)Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after listening to the Guardian of the Seed stories, as well as the Elysium series:Winella, Guardian of the SeedTro...more
Only laughter remains for Winella's leaf list to be complete. But how does she bring laughter to the tree? And which of her allies is brave enough to face the frost fairies by her side? Perhaps a certain tiger with a mischievous sense of humor could help.Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after listening to the Guardian of the Seed stories, as well as the Elysium series:Winella, Guardian of the SeedTrouble Comes to Kandie LandA Place to PlantA Ti...more
Now certain that Jack Frost suspects her, Winella must be extra cautious when she pursues one of the last items still missing from her leaf list: magical music.Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after listening to the Guardian of the Seed stories, as well as the Trouble in Treble series:Winella, Guardian of the SeedTrouble Comes to Kandie LandA Place to PlantA Time to SowGet in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comI...more
Winella is sure that magic chocolate will be the easiest item on the list of items she must gather for the tree. After all, one of her friends in Kandie Land is made out of the stuff! But the frost fairies are starting to suspect that she's up to something. Will she be able to elude them?Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after listening to the Guardian of the Seed stories, particularly Trouble Comes to Kandie Land:Winella, Guardian of the SeedTr...more
The next item on Winella's leaf list is a little odd. Dragon spit, known as ambergris to the fairies, is far harder to obtain than Winella first thought. Fortunately, she has the family dragon expert, her Aunt Aubrin, to help.(Storyteller's note: Real ambergris comes from whales, but before we knew that, people thought it was petrified dragon spit. . . and I couldn't resist the alliteration.)Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after list...more
Winella searches for a rainbow in a bottle. If any fairy can help her, it's Caoimhe, the last leprechaun. But will Winella be able to convince her to risk Jack Frost's wrath?Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after listening to the Guardian of the Seed stories:Winella, Guardian of the SeedTrouble Comes to Kandie LandA Place to PlantA Time to SowGet in touch with the show:Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https:/...more
Flush with her successful acquisition of fairy dust, Winella is ready to tackle the next item on her leaf list: a gryphon feather. There's only one problem, though; gryphons may no longer exist!Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after listening to the Guardian of the Seed stories, as well as one of the Rebecca Recheetah stories:Winella, Guardian of the SeedTrouble Comes to Kandie LandA Place to PlantA Time to SowRebecca Recheetah Tracks a Shadow ...more
Winella has received the strangest of shopping lists, inscribed on a leaf. After perusing it, she decides that the easiest item will be the fairy dust, since she's already so near the source. But is anything ever as easy as is seems in Neverland?Neverland and its characters were created by J.M. Barrie in his novel, "Peter and Wendy," which is in the public domain.Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after listening to the Guardian of the ...more
Winella returns to check in on the tree she planted in the hopes of someday growing a wand that will banish Jack Frost from fairyland. On one beautiful summer day, though, something new happens during her visit, an event that will trigger a wild adventure that will change fairyland forever.Listening note: This story and the rest of the series will make the most sense after listening to the Guardian of the Seed stories:Winella, Guardian of the SeedTrouble Comes to Kandie LandA Place to PlantA Ti...more
A preview of a couple of the stories from season two, coming on Sundays starting September 5th, 2021.Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1
Season one of Stories for Wonderful Children draws to a close with a special three-part episode. First, a short story about the amazing events of Diana's fourth birthday. Rebecca Recheetah acquired her cheetah speed on her fourth birthday. As her little sister Diana's fourth birthday approaches, she wonders whether she will also become a recheetah on the big day. This story is a prelude to a series of stories coming in season two. Second, an interview with the original Wonderful Child...more
Get in the ‘back to school’ mindset and have a listen. Eight Kids Listen member podcasts created a short offering on the theme of this year’s return to school as a sampling for you and your family. Find some of the participating collaborators:All Things Madison - www.ShopMadisonLauren.comNature Narratives - www.NatureNarrativesPodcast.comAt Your Level - www.AtYourLevelPod.comJourney with Story - https://journeywithstory.libsyn.com/websiteBest Whatever Ever - www.thebestwhateverever.comStories fo...more
All of Lepidoptera is expecting Skyla to save them from the Moth Lord. But Skyla has no magical powers and is not a warrior. She's a biologist. Maybe she's just what they need.
With her butterfly house now safe and secure, Skyla follows the strange butterfly to the most unlikely of gateways. Will she discover paradise or a dire new danger? Perhaps both. . .
Skyla loves her work at a butterfly house in St. Louis. One day she receives some bad news that leaves her reeling. When she arrives home and hears a strange noise, is it the sound of redemption, or of doom?
Like all sensible children, Nelly fears the mysterious snark that lurks in the woods between her home and school. One morning, she oversleeps and must make a fateful decision about how to hurry to school.
Sally is the world's most talented cobbler of enchanted shoes. When her masterwork goes missing, who will she turn to for help? Perhaps a very clever girl can handle this mystery.
Rebecca Recheetah, the fastest girl in the world, lends a hand to some gryphons that need her help tracking down an egg thief.(Listening note: mild implied fantasy violence.)
Timmy has everything he needs: a good dog, a beautiful summer day, and a stream perfect for skipping rocks. Now he just needs to decide whether to trust the bird asking him to fetch those very unusual eggs.
A platypus with an unusual obsession searches for fulfillment, but she must travel farther than her wildest dreams to achieve her goal.
Winella leaves in the middle of the night to answer Flibbertygibit's urgent plea for help. But when Sad Bear tags along, will Winella be able to protect him from his fears?
Lisa is trying to help her parents garden when she finds an unusual rake. Fortunately, it proves to be the perfect tool to clean up a situation much worse than a messy garden.
Winella is having a rough evening. First, her dinner involves some rather peculiar soup. Then, she returns to her room to discover that something is not quite right.
Now that you know where all my stories are kept, you'll probably be as surprised as I was to discover that they aren't nearly as secure as I thought.
Sometimes people wonder where I get all my stories. In this episode, I finally confess to the strange truth.
Four new stories to celebrate 100 episodes: 0:43 - The Gatherer of Leaves 4:58 - The Wishing Sisters 12:50 - The Too-Hot Child 19:06 - The Lost Puppy. Thank you to everyone who listens!
Lucia wants to ensure that the poor children in her city always have socks to wear. When she learns a little magic, her solution answers a question asked by everyone who's ever done a load of laundry.
Alice has so looked forward this year, when she's finally old enough to help her parents work on their beaver dam and lodge. But when she discovers one of her teeth is loose, will it spell the end of her dam building ambitions?
Winella explores her city's new skyscraper with her father. Many questions are answered.
A classic, entirely typical sweet fairy tale about a brave prince rescuing a kidnapped princess. . . well. . . pretty much.(Parent listening note: Mild fantasy violence.)
Doris the dalmation loves living with the firefighters and working hard.
Winella meets the creator of the bank-robbing robot and solves the case to the general satisfaction of everyone.
Winella returns to Techall and launches her investigation of the robotic bank robbery. Upon her arrival, she receives some surprising purple help.
Winella unlocks the secret of the purple ceiling fan and discovers a brand new high-tech world.
It's breakfast time and Evee is hungry, but sometimes choosing is difficult. She embarks on a quest to find the perfect breakfast.
Nessie lives a pampered life on farmer Black's farm, but she can't help wondering whether there's more to the world than the close comfort of the farmyard.
Flip-Flop believes he has found a solution that will both supply the mermaids with their building supplies and stop the Singuins. Unfortunately, he's about to discover that it won't be as easy as he had hoped.
Frostbite is back and making trouble for the penguins. Fortunately, Flip-Flop rushes to their aid.(Listening note: This story will make most sense if you listen to the Elysium stories before this one.)
Andrew wants to help his cousin Josephine and her friend Mo with their space jaguar project. But for a job this big, there's a lot of things to move around. Fortunately, Mo knows who to call when something big absolutely has to get done.(Listening note: This story works best if heard after the story "Jo and the Jaguar".
Josephine loves everything about outer space. When she heads to the zoo to see an exhibit about animals in space, she meets Molasses Jones, a curious character with a truly puzzling problem.
Winella visits her grandparents and takes a ride on her grandfather's fantastic model train.
Winella's parents talk about a big snow overnight. She goes to bed wondering just how much snow will fall.
Elise travels back in time to unlock the mystery of her family's prejudice. Will she arrive at the right time to correct an old wrong?
When her father retires, Elise discovers that she has inherited a mystery along with the watchmaking shop.(Listening note: France still isn't really boring. That's why it's funny.)
A story about time and prejudice.(Listening note: France is awesome and not boring at all.)
With Frostbite's power disrupted by the loss of the Ice Crown, Flip-Flop returns to the Elysium, hoping to use the Cat's Paw Highway to escape with the cat gem. But is his path to safety as clear as it appears?
Armed with a pack full of practical jokes and a least half a plan, Flip-Flop springs into action.
Faced with the destruction of the Elysium and overwhelming odds, Flip-Flop questions his new penguin allies. Will they be able to help him find the clues and tools he needs to bring back the Elysium?
The Elysium is under magical attack from the frost fairy Frostbite. Flip-Flop must find a way to preserve both himself and the magic of the Elysium until his distress call is answered. Will help arrive in time?
Deep in Antarctica lies the mystical Cat Elysium, a magical paradise for Flibbertygibit's feline subjects. Flip-Flop, the prankster of the royal cat family passes idyllic days there as caretaker. But when trouble comes to the Elysium, will Flip-Flop's joking ways be able to rise to the challenge?(Listening note: If you haven't listened to Episode 37: Where's Flibbertygibit, you may find it helpful to do so before listening to the Elysium stories.)
Flibbertygibit summons Winella to his palace to help him discover the answer to a very important question. Their search for the answer will take them to Kandie Land and beyond, meeting some of the most surprising characters yet!
A story about a brown dog finding his place in life (with extensive commentary by the children).
Vera's birthday takes a turn for trouble when her beloved Mr. Monkey goes missing. Will even the infamous Marmalade Jones be able to help? If not, perhaps she knows a girl who can. . .
MooOOOooo! Some silliness just in time for April Fool's day.
Fred knows he isn't old enough to drive yet, but what seems like an emergency arises. He discovers the gentlest possible consequences of driving before you're old enough.(Parent listening note: The story makes clear that driving before you're old enough is a bad idea, but it does involve underage driving.)
Rhonda is a porcupine who loves balloons. But it's hard to play with a balloon when you're covered in sharp quills. How will she ever solve this problem?
In the Blue Castle by the sea, Rose wants just one drink before she goes to sleep. But if this princess wants water, she's going to have to go on an adventure to find it.
Princess Sequestra is turning five, and all she really wants for her birthday is to try papaya ice cream. But no papayas grow in the kingdom. Thus, with the birthday clock ticking, begins the great papaya quest.
During a tremendous thunderstorm, a worker ant must flee rising water. But a sudden bolt of lightning will change her life forever.
In the far-off land of Brobbinobbi, Rufus the red giant doesn't fit in with his hungry fellow giants. All he wants is to nibble on a tasty tree now and then. But when he's caught munching on the king's forest, the king punishes him with an impossible task. Will Rufus rise to the challenge?
Winella and Ti spend the night in the center of the Bass Forest, searching for the lost rests. Even if found, though, can the rests be redeemed?
A mysterious singing message arrives from Ti, begging Winella to return to Treble. The trouble centers around the rests, but when Winella arrives to help, she's in for a real surprise.
If you've ever wondered why Winella's ceiling fan is purple, this is the story for you.
Winella has discovered the proper place to plant the seed. She puts her plan into motion, but even with the help of her friends, will she be able to outwit Jack Frost?
Akuro is a boy who longs for friends, but struggles with shyness. When he learns of the Japanese legend of 1,000 origami cranes, he believes that he has found a way to fulfill that wish. This episode is a co-production with the Kids Listen Activity Podcast. Activity guide can be found here: https://www.kidslisten.org/season-2 Origami instructional videos can be found on the Stories for Wonderful Children YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMcQPU0f-IP-Z8C5UBagCIg/featuredor at th...more
Finally feeling that the seed is safe for the moment, Winella heads to consult with Flibbertygibit about a plan. But is even the castle of the king of the cats free from spying eyes?
Winella thought she had hidden the magical seed safely away in Kandie Land. But when she receives a strange message from the Chocolate Bat, she begins to fear that the seed is not as well-protected as she had hoped.
Winella's morning is interrupted by a fairy seeking aid. Fearing pursuit, the fairy bestows Winella with a great trust, the guardianship of a magical seed. Will our heroine rise to this new challenge?
Froggy decides to go see the ocean for the first time, but his trip will take him much farther than he ever imagined. Also, he discovers schnitzel.
On the day of Linda's birth, a fairy delivers a magical gift to be opened on her 7th birthday. But all those years of waiting could never prepare Linda for the very unusual present and the adventure that it brings.
What would you do if you had a submarine of your very own? Winella does what she always does: heads out to sea in search of adventure.
Matilda lives in a shelter with her mother and brother. One particular day she sees something very mysterious.(Parent listening note: This story's setting touches on the reality of homelessness, although it's really a fairy tale. It's an opportunity for discussion with your children, as some kids may find the setting anxiety-provoking.)
Wumpuses love nothing more than a good ruckus. Tilly, though, would rather speak quietly and enjoy a good book. Her parents are concerned. What can be done about such a quiet wumpus?
Sarah May Figment tells the tale of how she became a wish dragon by aiding a girl named Karlie who had lost her duck.
Rikki loves soccer more than anything else. All he wants is a chance to play. But who would give a mouse a chance to play soccer?
Why have just one story to celebrate 50 episodes when you can have three? The beautiful fae Brunhilda seeks another human to add to her collection of pets. But a girl names Lilly has much to teach Brunhilda about what's really important. Parent listening note: This story has a bit older target audience. Some young ones may find Brunhilda and the idea of an unkind fairy a bit creepy.
Why have just one story to celebrate 50 episodes when you can have three? In this story, a girl names June searches for a solution to her night-time loneliness.
Why have just one story to celebrate 50 episodes when you can have three? In this story, King Ibrahim and his wise Queen Salome must solve a giant problem.
Aubrin concludes her tale of her time in the Dragonlands by recounting how she helped a dragonsearch for a young dragon who had gone missing.
Aubrin continues to recount her tale of her year in the Dragonlands with her observations about the dragons' religious customs.
Aubrin wakes for her first full day studying the dragons. In the course of her observations, she stumbles across evidence that New Camelot is not as secure as it appears. Will she be in time to avert a disaster?
Winella's Aunt Aubrin tells the tale of arriving in the Dragonlands for her year of study.
Winella's Aunt Aubrin arrives back from a year away, just in time to prevent some mischief.
Ted has solved his bed problem. Now he has a new, much better problem: where will he find a house worthy of two such comfortable beds?
Poor Ted, his bed is so lumpy that he has trouble sleeping at night. He just can't stand it anymore, but what can he do?
Winella returns for last day of wand school, but discovers that something has gone awry. Before she can learn to fly, she has to decide what matters most to her: flying or friendship.
Winella heads back to wand school for her lesson on granting wishes. When she arrives, she discovers that sometimes even learning to use a magic wand takes some old-fashioned hard work. But her boredom doesn't last long when the wishes start flying!
Winella heads to wand school to learn how to use her magic wand. The first day at a new school is always tough, but what if they won't even let you in until you pass a test?
It's Winella's birthday! She's going to receive two fabulous gifts. Which one do you like best?Listening note: This short story is prologue to the next series of stories, so is presented as a little Saturday bonus before the main story arc.
Winella takes the Cat's Paw Highway to visit Flibbertygibit. At first the palace seems normal, but she soon discovers a stranger on the throne! Where is Flibbertygibit?Warning: this story contains silly dad jokes and uncontrolled giggling.
Life is hard when you're a very young giant. You have to learn to use the giant potty. You have to convince your parents to let you have a giant pet. Foosha is determined, but will determination be enough?
Winella ventures down the secret tunnel in her closet again, this time with her friend Traci in tow. When they arrive in the closet of Pistl the pirate princess, though, they discover that she has a perilous pirate problem.
Winella returns from a week away camping to discover some changes to her room. As she unpacks, she discovers a secret tunnel in her closet. Where will it lead?
What do you do when you're stuck inside on a very rainy day? If you live in a very special house like Winella does, the possibilities are endless!
Winella wants to thank Officer Cod for her bravery. Making him a medal is easy. Finding him in order to give it to him may prove a bit tricker.----Previous episodes now also available on Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCMcQPU0f-IP-Z8C5UBagCIg
An emergency arises while Winella is home alone. She knows what to do, but could never have expected who will answer her call.
Bottomus the Hippopotamus likes to wander away from the rest of his family. But a young hippopotamus on his own has keep his eyes open.----Old episodes now also available on YouTube.
Winella receives an unexpected package in the mail. What could it be and who sent it?----Previous episodes now also available for download on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCMcQPU0f-IP-Z8C5UBagCIg
It's big day for the Sky Princess. She's finally old enough to help her parents put one of their stormy creations into action.
Everyone loves a trip to the zoo. If you're Winella, though, you can visit the zoo where all the mythical animals are kept.
Alice wakes up Halloween night from a bad dream. Can her mom make it better, or is it just going to be a scary kind of night?(Parent listening note: This is not really a scary story, but it is a little tenser than typical. You may wish to preview it before sharing with very young or sensitive listeners.)
Flibbertygibit is preparing for a great milestone in the reign of any ruler of the cats: the painting of his royal portrait. When disaster strikes, will Winella be able to help him be ready in time?
Daniel and his family head to the zoo to see the new red panda exhibit. But the zoo holds more surprises than he could have ever imagined.
Terry is an ordinary boy in all ways but one. When he discovers his unique talent, it will allow him to make a friend that's far from ordinary.
It can be a little scary sleeping over for the first time in a strange new house, and Winella's house is stranger than most. If she summons her courage, though, Traci will discover what awaits them with the dawn.
A first sleepover deserves a unique dinner, and Winella's mother has a delicious idea.
Winella wants to have a friend sleep over for the first time. Will their parents give them permission? What adventures will Winella and Traci have when they have all night to explore Winella's very special house?
The yard is full of surprises and dangers when you're a worker ant.
Winella confronts the Misconductor and his Silence. Will she be able to find the music within herself?(Parent listening note: Christian music).
Evie and her sister decide to go night fishing once the rest of the family is asleep. Who knows what they'll catch?
Winella wakes determined to make this the last day that the world must endure the Misconductor's Silence. But what should she pack as she prepares? If she chooses well, she may find help from unexpected sources.----(Parent listening note: very mild brief fantasy violence).
The Miscondutor and his Rests are laying in wait for Winella to try to rescue Fa. They think they have her at last, but this is one clever girl they're never going to see coming.
A trip down the Brook of Dreams brings Winella a vision of the forces at work in Treble. It's only if she frees Mi, though, that she will truly discover what's lying in wait for her.
Ninjas? Check. Italian food? Check. Dinosaurs? Maybe--you'll just have to listen and find out.
Winella's success in bringing music back to the world has attracted unwanted attention. A midnight messenger from Flibbertygibit warns her of a new danger. But will Joey's help be enough to save the day?
La tasks Winella with finding and freeing her sister Do. Finding Do's location is difficult enough, but how will Winella convince the fairy to reveal herself?
Winella awakes to discover the world changed by a great and terrible Silence. She must summon her courage as she sets forth to a new world in an attempt to set things right.
Winella lends a hand when Flibbertygibit needs help resolving a tricky disagreement with another monarch.
Ruchira spends the whole day working on his secret project, but will it be enough to save the day when the M&Ms hit the fan?
Winella's father has made a mistake, and now she must race to help out. Will she arrive in time?
Winella and her friends have countless adventures in my stories. This story, where she meets Flibbertygibit for the first time, is an excellent place to begin.
Having messed with the wrong dream fairy, the Nightmare finds himself in need of work. Join us as we follow his search for a second career.
Do fish dream? Listen to this story to find out what might happen if they do.
A story about a sheep whose unique name is only the second most special thing about him.
A story about a bear who desperately wants something bears don't usually get: a name of his own.Show website: https://storiesforwonderfulchildren.comE-mail: storiesforwonderfulchildren@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesforwonderfulchildren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesforWonderfulChildrenTwitter: https://twitter.com/storiesforwond1