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The Fairy Tale Art Cart

Rachael Harrington

The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive draw along podcast where your kids become the illustrators of the stories they listen to! Each episode of the podcast features one folktale from around the world that pauses for music-filled drawing breaks, inviting your child"s imagination to run wild as they create illustrations of key moments of the story! Perfect for building independent screen free creativity, allowing you 30 minutes of guilt-free activity time that

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The Crane's Gratitude: A Draw-Along Story For Kids...

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2026/02/10

**The Crane's Gratitude - Folktale Draw-Along | Valentine's Day Story for Kids**Join storyteller Rachael Harrington for a magical Valentine's Day draw-along adventure with "The Crane's Gratitude," a beloved Japanese folktale perfect for children! In this episode of The Fairy Tale Art Cart podcast, your kids will listen to and illustrate this heartwarming story about kindness, gratitude, trust, respect, and love.**About The Folktale:**Follow the story of Yoshi, a kind farmer who rescues a beautiful

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26:48

How Hummingbird Got Her Colors (Re-release): A...

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2025/12/31

Happy New Year 2025! As we get ready to welcome 2026, I thought it'd be fun to re-release the very first ever episode of The Fairy Tale Art Cart as a way to reflect on the amazing journey of the show so far. This new year already holds some pretty incredible things for the podcast (click that newsletter subscribe button to be the first to know) - so thank you for being here and being a part of the creativity!Grab your favorite drawing materials and wrap up in something colorful and cozy, because

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24:10

How Maui Brought Fire: A Draw Along Folktale

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2025/12/13

Gather your crayons and settle in for a cozy, screen-free interactive draw along adventure as we tell a folktale from the Maori people called How Maui Brought Fire. Designed with creative kids and busy, imaginative parents, this storytelling episode invites children to listen closely, draw along, and bring Maui’s mischievous adventure to life on paper. With playful narration and fin illustration prompts, kids build creativity, focus, and storytelling skills—no screens required. Perfect for car

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17:11

Draw A Hot Cocoa Illustration with The Fairy Tale Art...

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/12/06

What’s the craziest yet most delicious recipe idea that you can think of for a cup of hot cocoa? What ingredients might be a yummy way to spice up that mug of cocoa?Welcome to The Fairy Tale Art Cart, a podcast where you get to become the illustrator of the stories you hear: hosted by art teacher turned globe-trotting professional storyteller Rachael Harrington. If you’re a parent looking for imagination-inducing screen-free activities for your kids using simple art materials that you already have-

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00:39:24

The Emperor's New Clothes: A Draw-Along Storytime For...

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/11/26

Get ready for a giggle-filled draw-along storytelling adventure as we draw our way into the classic English folktale “The Emperor’s New Clothes!” In this playful episode, kids can sketch, imagine, and laugh along as our very fancy Emperor shows off an outfit that—oops!—might not be quite what he thinks, making it a perfect screen-free creative activity for busy families. Grab your crayons and settle in for an art-filled storytime that keeps little hands busy, sparks big imagination, and brings the

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00:25:42

Anansi's Hat Shaking Dance: A Draw-Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/11/22

Get ready for a draw-along storytelling adventure as we dive into the joyful Ghanaian folktale “Anansi’s Hat Shaking Dance!” In this upbeat story draw-along episode, your child can laugh, wiggle, imagine, and draw along with Anansi the Spider—a perfectly screen-free way to spark creativity, keep little hands busy, and make story time extra fun. Grab some crayons and settle in, because this silly, art-filled tale is the perfect quick activity for busy families who want engaging, creative play without

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00:25:24

Why The SkyIs Far Away: A Draw-Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/11/15

In this delightful Nigerian folktale, your kids will listen and draw along as they imagine a time when the sky hung low enough for children to reach up and take just what they needed. But when greed begins to stir, the sky zips far, far away—setting the stage for a playful, meaningful adventure that inspires creativity and big conversations. Perfect for families seeking screen-free entertainment, this episode blends imaginative storytelling with hands-on art making to spark curiosity, deepen

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00:25:01

The Little Red Hen: A Draw-Along Story

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/11/08

"Who will help me..." In this playful episode, the Little Red Hen finds a few grains of wheat and sets out to bake a loaf of bread—with a little hope (and not much help) from her friends. Along the way, there’s laughter, lessons, and the sweet smell of something wonderful baking. Curl up and listen to this classic tale about hard work, helping hands, and the joy of sharing what you’ve made.The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Screen-free Creative Time For Your Kids, Made Easy! keeps your kids

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00:48:32

Abiyoyo: A Screen Free Draw Along Story For Kids

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2025/10/25

A story about a talented young girl and her ukelele, her magician father, and a giant who threatens their village?? It's a fresh new take on the South African folktale Abiyoyo! Through music, laughter, and a little bit of magic, the young girl and her father activate the power of creativity and courage to save the day. This episode was recorded LIVE at Buunni Coffee, Inwood and features Latin Grammy nominee Flor BromleyLove this episode and want to partner with me to bring storytelling to your

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00:37:36

The Bremen Town Musicians: Screen-free Creative Time...

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2025/10/11

Take a rollicking road trip with four unlikely animal friends who refuse to grow old quietly! In The Bremen Town Musicians, a donkey, dog, cat, and rooster hit the road in search of a new life (and a shot at a music career). It’s a story about reinvention, resilience, and finding your harmony... even if it's a little off key!The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Screen-free Creative Time For Your Kids, Made Easy! keeps your kids independently entertained with imaginative storytelling from storyteller Rachael

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00:18:12

The Singing Toad: Screen-free story and drawing time...

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/09/27

What if you went to a concert for... a singer who can't sing? In today's folktale from Italy, a croaking toad comes to a forest and is made fun of for the strange and off-tune music he makes... until those very sounds are what saves all the animals in the forest!The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Screen-free Creative Time For Your Kids, Made Easy! is an interactive podcast where your kids get to be the illustrator of the stories they hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30

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00:21:37

The Moon In The Well: A Draw Along Story For Kids

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2025/09/13

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and noticed how beautiful the moon is? In Today's folktale from Turkey, our silly main character Hoja goes to get a late night drink of water form the well... and thinks that the moon has fallen into the well! How will he help get it back up into the sky?The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30

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00:19:08

Simeli Mountain: A Draw Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/08/09

When a kind but poor brother stumbles upon a magical mountain filled with treasure (and guarded by 12 enormous giants!), he learns a powerful secret—and how to use it wisely. But when his rich, greedy brother doesn't use the secret wisely, things don’t go quite as planned. Grab your pencils, Story Artists—it’s time to draw sparkling treasure, towering giants, and the mountain that opens wide with a single magical phrase! This is the Folktale from The Brothers Grimm called: Simeli Mountain.The Fairy

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00:37:50

Songs For Gold: A Draw Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/07/26

If you had to choose between a big bag of gold and singing... which would you choose? In today's folktale from Ukraine, a big family in a tony house has to consider this exact question. This episode was recorded LIVE at Buunni Coffee, Inwood in NYC. It features soul-rock musician Shelly Bhushan. Check out Shelly's music, plus the new album release from her band The Beveled Edges.The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the

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00:21:53

The Woman & The Tides: A Draw Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/07/04

Do you think you could collect THE WHOLE OCEAN into one water-proof bag?? In today's folktale from Fiji, a woman travels to the ocean and panics when she mistakenly thinks she's done just that. How will she get the water returned to the ocean?!The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative listening and

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00:15:51

The Perfect Pot: A Draw Along Story For Kids

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2025/06/07

Sometimes, what we think is an imperfection is actually a source of beauty. In today's folktale from India, a clay pot discovers how it's crack that lets water out is actually something that has brought joy into the world for others.The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative listening and drawing.🎉

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00:39:19

Songs For Gold: A Draw Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/05/31

What would you trade if someone offered you a bag of gold? In today's episode, a family learns that their music is the most valuable thing they posses... even a big bag of gold!The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative listening and drawing.🎉 ⁠LINKS:⁠Shelly Bhushan, musician who played live in this

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00:18:53

The Argument Sticks: A Draw Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/05/17

Sometimes when we get upset about something it's hard to not let that feeling take over. In today's story, two brothers get into an argument so bad that it rattles the trees, and their wise mother gives them a way to come back together.The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative listening and drawing.🎉

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00:15:20

Mossycoat: A Draw Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/05/10

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mom figures out there. You've seen the mother's day bouquet of flowers, but ever you ever considered as a gift...a coat made of moss? Yup, today’s story is called *Mossycoat*, and it’s a wild one, so grab your drawing materials and get ready to hear about a mother, her daughter, a coat, a dance, and some stardust.The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the

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00:44:51

The Joyful Violin LIVE: A Draw Along Story For Kids

The Fairy Tale Art Cart ·

2025/04/26

Today is a very special episode of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Podcast! Not only is it epsisode 30, but this is the first ever LIVE recording of the show! The Joyful Violin was recorded live at Buunni Coffee in Inwood NYC with Violinist Artie Dibble and singer Sishel.The Fairy Tale Art Cart: Draw Along Stories For Kids is an interactive podcast where kids get to be the illustrator of the stories the hear! Hosted by storyteller Rachael Harrington, this episode is 30 minutes of screen-free creative

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