A father bestows a gift upon each of his three sons. The first, a rooster. The second, a scythe. The third, a cat. He tells them to use them wisely to make their fortune. Will they manage to be as clever as their father hopes?

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jessica Winter of The New Yorker about J.D. Vance's politics, particularly his views around the importance of having children.

In "Old Sultan," a shepherd plans to kill his faithful dog Sultan, now old and toothless. Overhearing this, Sultan seeks help from a wolf, who devises a plan to save the shepherd's child, securing Sultan's place in the family. Grateful, the shepherd ensures the Sultan is well cared for. However, when the wolf later seeks to steal sheep, Sultan stays loyal to his master, leading to a conflict. With cleverness and the help of a three-legged cat, Sultan overcomes the wolf, reaffirming his

Let's set sail! Garnet the crab wants to feel what it's like to be a sailor, so she joins Carla the sailor cat for a seafaring adventure. Joey plays the melodica in this story. Next week, we'll expand on this tale in our Big Giant Book Club episode!If your child/children/class would love to help us complete a Silly Story for a the next BGB Club episode, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For June, we're on the hunt f...

Spotty Kites is a podcast full of music and learning for kids (and their grown ups), and hosted by Nonna Donna (Donna Dyson). In this episode we're learning all about adopting a pet! If your family is thinking about a new pet, it's a good idea to think if we could rescue a dog or cat and provide them with a new home. For this song, Spotty Kites partnered with our friends at the RSPCA, and you can watch the music video on YouTube, where Jasper goes to the RSPCA Adoption Centre to adopt a puppy. Find

After last week's seafaring cat and crab tale, we just had to dive right in and explore some purrfectly fantastic facts about cats! We also share a new song, some funny (and punny) jokes, and a seaside Silly Story. We are on a midseason summer break after next week. We'll return on Monday, August 5th with a brand new summertime story as we head into the second half of season two!Next week, we'll share a special re-recorded and extended version of one of our most-loved summer stories: "T...

What we eat after school Welcome to the Freedom Kids Podcast, brought to you by the children and young people who play at Felix Road Adventure Playground in Easton, Bristol. In this podcast, we discuss what we eat after school. We explore different types of food and the impact of various foods on our overallwell being. We also share our thoughts on what changes we want to see,including introducing after-school cat and hedgehog cafes!In this episode, the children venture out of the ...

Send us a Text Message.Hello. Welcome to LoFi Bedtime Very Tales. Not tails like as in cats but tales as in fables, myths, and parables. Parables that won't make you feel terrible. I'll stop with the nonsense already. In this episode is a lesson on how one cat is trying to live his life and have as much happiness as he can. Meanwhile his neighbor cat is consumed with negativity and only seems to focus on what the other cat has. It's not helpful to be negative and certainly not helpful t...

We meet a cat with a big appetite.

Send us a Text Message.Have you every taken an energy inventory? How do you approach politics? Animals? Money? Your family?In this minisode I offer you an exercise to tap in to what may really serve you, how to assess your energy and how to change it.Support the Show.Connect with me in the following ways:catcaldwellmyers@gmail.comwww.catcaldwellmyers.com@catcaldwellmyers@adventureparadoxThe Adventure Paradox Podcast Page (Fb)

Tink is a magic cat who can grant wishes. Come and join me to find out what the two children in this story will wish for...Today's story ideas came from Isla and Finn. I hope you all enjoy it!Support the Show.

🎂🌰 The Great Cake Calamity in Chestnut Forest! 🌰🎂 Spotty Dinosaur and Chocolate Cat turn up the heat in the baking showdown, but disaster strikes! Flames, flour, and friendship intertwine in this hilarious tale. Find out who rises to the occasion in the most unexpected way! 🤣🔥🐾

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Send us a Text Message.This is a heartwarming story about a dog who has had a hard start in life, but ends up changing his luck through bravery and selflessness. Age: AllLength: MediumyScary: One moment of suspenseSupport the Show.Shorty (less than 10 minutes), Mediumy (10-20 minutes), Longy (more than 20 minutes)Our simple website: https://nebulacatstorytime.buzzsprout.com/ If you would like to contact us, please send comments to : nebulacatstorytime@gmail.com

We get a taste of a day in the life of a house cat.

Join me for this scary story about Peter the dog, who loves exploring with his friends Ollie the cat and Joey the rabbit. Come and find out what mysterious world they discover when they jump through a portal, and what will they do when a menacing monster crosses their path?Thank you to Oliver for this fantastic story idea. Hope you enjoy it!Support the Show.

Suicide? Ugh - no, we don't want to talk (or write) about that... but it is Suicide Awareness Month, and many have or will lose loved ones in their lifetime. According to the CDC, suicide is in the top 9 leading causes of death for people between the ages of 10 to 64. It is the second cause of death for those between 10-14 and 20-34. Ugh!!Having two children under the age of ten with suicide losses on both sides of our family (which raises statistical odds), we are very caut...

He was thrown in the TRASH, but he's the most POWERFUL talking CAT in the WORLD

Although we’re just finding out about this now, on  March 21, Meghan led a 'Literally Healing' session, where she read books to a group of youngsters, bringing joy and delight to the children.Photographs and video released on Tuesday show Meghan dressed in a pretty floral gown, with her hair swept into loose waves around her face and a soft makeup look. Meghan greeted the children at the hospital before settling down to read a number of books, including Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat, and I Saw A