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PODCAST

Story Time with our Animal Friends

Chris Smith (Shamblesguru)

Welcome to a world where storytelling meets the alphabet! This collection of animal stories, beginning "Where the Animals Speak...", offers a unique blend of entertainment and education for young listeners. Each story features a different animal, in alphabetical order, and includes a fun fact about each creature. Spark your child"s imagination with tales of friendship, courage, and discovery, perfect for reading aloud or exploring independently." This Podcast series complements the Book Series (3

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00:04:21

R: Rory the Resilient Raccoon's Remarkable Rescue

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

Hello, here I am again, my name is Grandpa Oxley, and this is the last story I'll be reading in this book, you will have someone new for the rest of our stories. I hope you have enjoyed listening as much as I have enjoyed reading to you. Maybe we will meet again in Book 3 .... now on with the story about Rory the Raccoon.R: Rory the Resilient Raccoon's Remarkable RescueWhere the Animals Speak... R is for Raccoon. Raccoons are known for their black mask-like markings and their agile

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00:03:53

Q: Quincy the Quizzical Quokka's Quick Query

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

Hello, here I am again, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.Q: Quincy the Quizzical Quokka's Quick QueryWhere the Animals Speak... Q is for Quokka. Quokkas are small, cute marsupials that are known for their smiling faces.Quincy was a quizzical quokka with a bright smile, a curious mind, and a never-ending list of questions. He lived on a sunny island, where he spent his days hopping around, exploring, and asking questions about everything. Quincy

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00:03:58

P: Percy the Patient Pangolin's Peaceful Path

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

P: Percy the Patient Pangolin's Peaceful PathWhere the Animals Speak... P is for Pangolin. Pangolins are mammals covered in scales and curl up into a ball to protect themselves.Percy was a patient pangolin with a gentle heart, a scaly body, and a love for peace and quiet. He lived in a peaceful forest, where he spent his days looking for ants and exploring at his own gentle pace. Percy thought that the world would be a much better place if everyone was more patient, and he wanted to show the

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00:03:55

O: Owen the Optimistic Otter's Outstanding Outing

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.O: Owen the Optimistic Otter's Outstanding OutingWhere the Animals Speak... O is for Otter. Otters are very playful mammals that are known for swimming on their backs.Owen was an optimistic otter with a bright smile, a very playful nature, and a love for swimming on his back. He lived in a river with his family and friends and thought that every day was a day to celebrate. Owen always loved to do different

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00:03:52

N: Nellie the Nimble Narwhal's Northern Navigation

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.N: Nellie the Nimble Narwhal's Northern NavigationWhere the Animals Speak... N is for Narwhal. Narwhals are known as the unicorns of the sea due to their long tusks.Nellie was a nimble narwhal who lived in the cold, Arctic Ocean. She was known for her long tusk, her playful spirit, and her incredible navigational skills. Nellie loved to explore, and dreamed of seeing all the hidden parts of the ocean. She

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00:04:05

M: Marvin the Merry Marmoset's Magical Mingle

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.M: Marvin the Merry Marmoset's Magical Mingle.Where the Animals Speak... M is for Marmoset. Marmosets are small monkeys that live in South America.Marvin was a merry marmoset, with big, bright eyes, a playful spirit, and soft, golden fur. He lived in a lush rainforest with his family and friends, and loved to have fun and bring everyone together. Marvin always wanted to create a space where all the animals

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00:04:00

L: Luna the Luminous Ladybug's Lantern Light.

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.L: Luna the Luminous Ladybug's Lantern Light.Where the Animals Speak... L is for Ladybug. Ladybugs are beetles that are often red with black spots.Luna was a luminous ladybug, with bright, red spots, and the ability to glow in the dark. She lived in a garden full of colourful flowers. Luna loved to explore at night, using her special lantern light to see the world when all the other animals were asleep. She

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00:04:08

K: Kendra the Keen Koala's Kind Cuddle

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.K: Kendra the Keen Koala's Kind CuddleWhere the Animals Speak... K is for Koala. Koalas are marsupials that spend most of their time in trees eating eucalyptus leaves.Kendra was a keen koala who lived in a tall eucalyptus tree with her family. She was known for her gentle nature, her kind heart, and her love of giving cuddles. Kendra loved to spend her time relaxing in the trees, but she also loved to show the

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00:03:57

J: Jett the Jolly Jay's Jewel Journey

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/01

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.J: Jett the Jolly Jay's Jewel JourneyWhere the Animals Speak... J is for Jay. Jays are intelligent birds that are known for their colourful feathers.Jett was a jolly jay, known for his bright blue feathers and his love for collecting shiny objects. He lived in a large forest, where he spent his days exploring, singing, and making new friends. Jett loved to collect shiny things, which he called his jewels, and

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00:03:01

I: Indigo the Irresistible Impala's Impressive Jump

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/21

I: Indigo the Irresistible Impala's Impressive JumpWhere the Animals Speak... I is for Impala. Impalas are known for their graceful leaps and speed.Indigo was an irresistible impala with a very gentle nature, strong legs, and an incredible jumping ability. She lived on the African plains, where she loved to run, leap and bound. Indigo loved her freedom, and always liked to do things her own way. She wanted to show all the other animals how joyful it can be to express your own talents.One sunny

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00:03:41

H: Hazel the Humorous Hyena's Hilarious Hideaway

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/21

H: Hazel the Humorous Hyena's Hilarious HideawayWhere the Animals Speak... H is for Hyena. Hyenas are known for their unique laugh-like calls.Hazel was a humorous hyena who lived on the grassy plains with her family. She was known for her infectious laugh, which echoed through the plains and made all the other animals smile. Hazel loved to make others laugh, and wanted to find new places where she could spread her joy.One breezy morning, Hazel felt very playful. She decided that she would set up

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00:03:36

G: Gus the Gallant Gorilla's Gentle Greeting

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/21

G: Gus the Gallant Gorilla's Gentle GreetingWhere the Animals Speak... G is for Gorilla. Gorillas are the largest primates and are very social animals.Gus was a gallant gorilla, known for his big heart and gentle nature. He lived in a lush, green forest with his family, and he was always eager to make new friends. Gus loved his family, but sometimes he felt like there should be more people to talk to, more friends to make, and that there were many animals that he hadn't met yet.One warm

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00:03:51

F: Fiona the Fluffy Flamingo's Fancy Flight

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/21

F: Fiona the Fluffy Flamingo's Fancy FlightWhere the Animals Speak... F is for Flamingo. Flamingos are known for their pink feathers and long legs.Fiona was a fluffy flamingo with very bright pink feathers, long, elegant legs, and a very fancy style. She lived by a sparkling lake, where she loved to dance, glide, and show off her amazing talents. Fiona wanted to show the other animals that it was good to have your own unique style, and to be confident with all of your abilities.One sunny

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00:03:32

E: Esmeralda the Enchanting Eagle's Elevated Expedition

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2025/02/21

E: Esmeralda the Enchanting Eagle's Elevated ExpeditionWhere the Animals Speak... E is for Eagle. Eagles are powerful birds of prey with excellent eyesight.Esmeralda was an enchanting eagle, with strong wings, sharp eyes, and beautiful feathers. She lived high up on a rocky mountain, where she loved to soar through the sky, looking down on the world below. Esmeralda loved to explore, and dreamed of visiting all the highest places in the land.One breezy morning, Esmeralda felt like it was time to

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00:03:44

D: Dylan the Dashing Dolphin's Deep Dive

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2025/02/21

D: Dylan the Dashing Dolphin's Deep DiveWhere the Animals Speak... D is for Dolphin. Dolphins are very intelligent marine mammals and are great swimmers.Dylan was a dashing dolphin who lived in a sparkling, blue ocean. He was known for his speed, his playful flips, and his amazing ability to dive deep into the ocean. Dylan was a friendly dolphin, and loved exploring all the different levels of his underwater world. He always had the biggest smile on his face, and loved to make the other animals

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00:03:40

C: Celeste the Charming Chameleon's Colorful Change

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/20

C: Celeste the Charming Chameleon's Colorful ChangeWhere the Animals Speak... C is for Chameleon. Chameleons are known for their ability to change colours.Celeste was a charming chameleon who lived in a lush, green jungle. She was known for her amazing ability to change color, blending in with her surroundings in an instant. Celeste loved all the different colours, and thought they made the world a very special place. She spent most of her time exploring all the different colours in the

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00:03:48

B: Barnaby the Bashful Badger's Buried Bounty

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/20

B: Barnaby the Bashful Badger's Buried BountyWhere the Animals Speak... B is for Badger. Badgers are nocturnal animals and live in underground homes called setts.Barnaby the badger was a bashful creature, who lived in a cozy underground sett in a quiet forest. He was a kind and gentle badger, who was happiest when he was at home in his underground tunnels. Barnaby loved to collect shiny things, which he called his buried bounty. He had shiny pebbles, colourful beads, and even some small, shiny

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00:03:15

A: The Agile Armadillo's Amazing Amble

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/20

A: The Agile Armadillo's Amazing AmbleWhere the Animals Speak... A is for Armadillo. Armadillos are known for their armored shells and are very good diggers.Once upon a time, in a warm, grassy plain lived an armadillo named Arlo. Arlo wasn't like the other armadillos. While they loved to dig and make burrows, Arlo loved to wander. He had an amazing talent for ambling – that is, walking slowly and carefully, taking in every sight and sound around him. Arlo’s most amazing skill was his sense

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00:02:26

INTRO Book 2 Where the Animals Speak

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/20

Hi, it is me. Chris, again, the author of these stories.I'm pleased to announce that the Second Book, in the series of three, is now finished.Meet another 26 amazing animals, each with their own unique tale to tell! Beginning 'Where the Animals Speak', this delightful book again features stories for every letter of the alphabet. From Armadillo to the Zebu, young readers will love these fun, engaging, and heartwarming stories, ideal for reading aloud or independent reading.Perfect for

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00:04:04

The End of Book 1

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/02/09

The End of Book 1Hello, everyone, and a super welcome to our very last episode in our 'Where the Animals Speak...' podcast for Book 1!It's Chris again, and it's been SO much fun providing all of these amazing stories to you!We've journeyed from Andy the Anxious Ant, all the way to Zoe the Zany Zebra. We’ve heard tales of clever cats, brave bears, elegant elephants, and everything in between! We learned so much about all of the animals and discovered all their special skills.And

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