Episodes

  • Punia and Kaialeale

    Punia and Kaialeale
    Jul 3 2026
    This story from the US island of Hawaii is a trickster tale about a boy who wants to fish, and a shark who wants to eat the boy. Which of them is the trickster and which one gets tricked? Have a listen to this entertaining story told by master storyteller Alton Takiyama Chung and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • How Mãui Found The Secret of Fire

    How Mãui Found The Secret of Fire
    Jun 26 2026
    Mãori storyteller Emmy Bidois tells a traditional tale about Māui that trickster demi-god who goes in search of the secret of fire. Does Mãui's fearsome grandmother Mahuika -she of the fiery fingernails - help her grandson? Listen to Emmy tell this gripping story and discover if Mãui succeeds or gets burned to a cinder on his quest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • The Donkey in the Lion's Skin

    The Donkey in the Lion's Skin
    Jun 19 2026
    A donkey finds a lion skin and just for fun - he tries it on. Donkey discovers that the animals he meets along the way are more respecful when they think he's a lion. But then donkey gets carried away and tries to frighten Fox. Does it work? Find out by listening to this delightful Aesop's Fable from Greece told by British/Belgian storyteller Rebecca Lemaire. See if you can join in with her song and guess her animal riddles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Wild Jack and The Two Headed Giant

    Wild Jack and The Two Headed Giant
    Jun 18 2026
    This is a: 'Best of Super Great Kids' Stories' selected from our Archive. Jack is not keen to help his grandmother do the chores. He’d much rather be exploring rock pools and playing his flute. He’s not bothered by stories about the hungry giant who lurks nearby looking for tasty snacks. Jack might be brave, but is he wise? Listen to Kim telling this song story from the Caribbean to see if the giant gets his dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • The Emperor's New Clothes

    The Emperor's New Clothes
    Jun 12 2026
    A new series of trickster stories begins with Paul Alborough telling a funny version of 'The Emperor's New Clothes' by Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. A silly emperor who is very proud of his clothes is swindled by two tricksters who claim they can make a magnificent suit which is invisible to anyone who is not wise and clever. Everyone pretends to admire the Emperor's invisible clothes, until an honest little girl points out that the emperor is not wearing any pants! Enjoy this story told by Paul and be royally entertained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • The Woodcutter and the Goblins

    The Woodcutter and the Goblins
    Jun 5 2026
    A woodcutter is treated badly by the people in his village because he looks a little different. One day he's had enough of the name-calling and runs away. In a clearing he discovers an exciting but scary goblin dance. He joins in, but notices all the goblins are staring at him. Will they also tease, and call him names? Listen to storyteller Sharon Jacksties tell this moving story from Japan and find out what happens. (The goblins in this story are a little bit scary.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Mighty Mountain

    Mighty Mountain
    May 28 2026
    In this tall tale from Japan, we meet a young man who has super strength. But is he strong enough to beat all other competitors at the great wrestling competition? Listen to storyteller Debbie Guneratne tell this delightful story, and find out if the young man can win the competition and claim the prize of ‘as much gold as he can carry’? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The Giant of the The Rhymney River

    The Giant of the The Rhymney River
    May 22 2026
    A mean giant has moved into the Blackwoods near the Rhymney river and is terrorizing the fairies and animals who live there. What can be done? Can wise owl think of a plan? And will anyone be brave enough to carry it out? Listen to Welsh storyteller Cath Little who is new to Super Great Kids' Stories tell this lyrical 'song-story' and all will be revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins