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Jolly Good Kangaroo

Jolly Good Kangaroo

By George Young / Janet Hsieh

Your collection of children's stories in British and American English - handpicked and performed by George Young and Janet Hsieh.
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Sam the Brown Sailboat (Feat. Samantha Brown)

Jolly Good KangarooAug 10, 2020

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Ian The Boy Who Always Had to be Right About Everything (Feat. Ian Wright)

Ian The Boy Who Always Had to be Right About Everything (Feat. Ian Wright)

Featuring the marvelous voice talent of Mr. Ian Wright!

Being right about absolutely, positively everything can be difficult, as our friend Ian discovers when something even he doesn't anticipate occurs...

Jan 25, 202103:39
The Homing Pigeon

The Homing Pigeon

It’s New Year’s Day, and Harold’s very important yearly delivery is suppered by a series of less than fortunate events.   Will Harold be able to deliver a grandfather’s message to his granddaughter in time?!  WE HAVE TO KNOW!!

Dec 31, 202010:09
The Lost Penguin

The Lost Penguin

A Christmas Special Appeared! 

It's Christmas eve, and Peter the Penguin doesn't have the faintest idea where he is. It's up to Joey, and a special appearance by Mysterious Ant, to help him come to his senses, and find his way back home.

Dec 23, 202007:09
The Tortilla Chandelier

The Tortilla Chandelier

The brightest, fanciest, and TASTIEST decorative ornament in the known universe...introducing the one and only: Tortilla Chandelier!

Nov 15, 202002:01
The Opposaurus

The Opposaurus

"An instant classic!" Proclaims the author of this newest story about one of the most curious animals that you're ever likely to meet...

Oct 05, 202003:57
Emily the Cow

Emily the Cow

When Emily makes a - some might say - rather strange request to her dad, the sky’s the limit. Actually, even the sky's not the limit, thanks to Emily's lucky, and very magical, nickel…

Sep 01, 202004:09
Sam the Brown Sailboat (Feat. Samantha Brown)

Sam the Brown Sailboat (Feat. Samantha Brown)

Sam the Brown Sailboat LOVES to travel. So it's rather fitting we think that our very special guest for this episode features none other than Travel Guru: Samantha Brown!

Where will Sam the Brown Sailboat and her wonderfully colorful luggage take us to next? Only one way to find out!

Aug 10, 202004:29
Bert the Seal (Feat. Joel Lambert)

Bert the Seal (Feat. Joel Lambert)

**Featuring Actor, Presenter and Veteran Navy SEAL Joel Lambert!** Bert is an extra special Seal - he's highly trained, and has a very particular set of skills...particularly when it comes to surprising his friends...

Jul 15, 202004:20
The Spider and The Ferris Wheel

The Spider and The Ferris Wheel

Dee Du the Spider has dreams bigger than her little spiderweb - when she sees a giant green circle on the horizon, she just HAS to go on a big adventure!

Jun 25, 202005:09
Saria the Little Monster

Saria the Little Monster

Saria has a little secret: every night right before bedtime, she becomes a little monster!

Jun 01, 202001:54
Basketball
May 26, 202002:57
Lights

Lights

Here's a little story that's dedicated to every little child who's fascinated by those bright and shiny ornaments that we like to call "lights!"


--YOU CAN READ ALONG BELOW!--


Lights

By Janet Hsieh

Once upon a time there was a boy who loved lights.

He would wake up in the morning, point to the ceiling and say

LIIIIIGHT.

Then, he would take off his pajamas, put on his day of the week shirt,

A pair of pants, and of course, matching socks.

He would stretch his arms, point to the wall and happily proclaim,

LIIIIGHT.

Next came breakfast and playtime. He loved playtime.

“What’s this?” asked his dad.

“LIIIIGHT” was the answer.

“This is a ball.” replied his dad.

“And what’s this?” [continued his dad].

“LIIIIGHT” (obviously) came the reply.

“This is a toy.” his dad responded.

“Oooooh. Look what I have here?” as his dad held up a toy car.

The little boy looked at the toy car, his favorite toy, and beamed at his dad.

He opened up his mouth and loudly and proudly pronounced the word,

“LIIIIGHT.”

Finally, the little boy’s dad had an idea!

He walked over to the table,  picked up the lamp.

He turned it on and pointed to the lamp.

“Hey! What do you call this?”

The little boy, clutching his little toy car, waddled over to his dad,

Pointed to the lamp and said,

“LIII..CAR!”

May 01, 202001:36
Christine Has a Space Suit
Apr 01, 202002:32
Octopus
Mar 15, 202001:06
Cockroach

Cockroach

You can fly? YOU CAN FLY! Here’s a tale of cockroach that’s perhaps just a little misunderstood by our protagonists, Janet and George. (Also featuring special cameos from Miss Rat and Mysterious Ant…)

Mar 01, 202002:28
Time Out! (Blooper Reel: Miss Rat and The Pile of Cookies)

Time Out! (Blooper Reel: Miss Rat and The Pile of Cookies)

So here's the thing - we don't make a perfect episode in one take. Here's a little insight into the many many mistakes we make when we tell stories!

Jan 15, 202000:41
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

From the author that brought you “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, comes the continuation of the series – picking up right where we left our friend Peter.

This time, it’s cousin Benjamin’s turn to lead the adventure back to Mr. McGregor’s garden…

Jan 05, 202007:59
Miss Rat and The Pile of Cookies

Miss Rat and The Pile of Cookies

How many truly epic tales consisting of a Rat, Janet, and a humungous pile of cookies do you know off the top of your head? Well now you have at least one more to add to your list!

Jan 01, 202007:18