Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast

40 Episodes
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By: Josephine Chadwick

Over 400 original short stories for kids! Welcome to Animal Tales, where YOU get to suggest what animals appear in each story. All our short stories are written by Alice or Simon especially for the Animal Tales podcast, and read by me, Josephine. From jungle critters to farm animals, from dinosaurs to dodos, and from unicorns to extraordinary mythical beasts, you can find them all at Animal Tales. With three new stories added every week, they're perfect for car journeys or bedtime – you can even suggest an animal you'd like to hear a story about! Our stories are calm but fun, whe...

The Underwater Volcano
Today at 12:00 AM

Life is good for the animals that live on the side of an underwater volcano. Until the volcano becomes active!
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simpl...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: A Land Without Magic
Last Friday at 12:00 AM

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.
 
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You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

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Late For The Party
Last Wednesday at 12:00 AM

A cicada emerges from the ground into an Alabama wood, but it isn't what he was expecting.
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Anima...


Box Fort Battle
10/27/2025

Three friends find a big box and let their imaginations run wild.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follo...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: What Makes A Dragon?
10/23/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.
 
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You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

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Floaty Cat
10/21/2025

A cat, seeking somewhere warm and cozy to snooze, ends up taking an unexpected journey. 
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short...


The Axolotl Pirate
10/19/2025

An axolotl's dream of becoming a pirate begins to take shape. Now all she needs is some buried treasure!
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 
And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for A...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: Whizzing Wasp
10/16/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.
 
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Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You can...


Secrets Of A Sunken Ship
10/14/2025

Caught in a storm, a red-lipped batfish seeks shelter, only to make a startling discovery.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short...


BONUS STORY: Like A Mosasaurus
10/13/2025

All a Mosasaurus wants to do is find someone like him. But that's proving harder than he thought. 
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search...


The Salmon Run
10/12/2025

A salmon discovers some welcome friends on her journey up the river.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follo...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: Bunny Pursuit
10/09/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.
 
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You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You can...


Treetop Strop
10/07/2025

It's time for a red panda to find herself a new tree to call her home.  
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales...


Saltwater Surfing School
10/05/2025

An inexperienced warthog enters a surfing competition with the help of a saltwater crocodile.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stori...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: The Panda's Perfect Picture Day
10/02/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.
 
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Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You can...


Movie Night
09/30/2025

It's Movie Night, so a gorilla and an orangutan load up with snacks at the supermarket before heading home to watch their film. Frustratingly, the elevator is out of order, and they live on the twentieth floor!
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


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The Wild Robin
09/28/2025

A robin leaves the town to experience the wild, but is she ready for what she will find?
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for A...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: Terrible Tiger
09/25/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.
 
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Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You can...


The Wishing Well
09/23/2025

A tiger builds himself a well in his garden. It's just an ordinary well, although he's the only one that appears to think this.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 

Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclu...


Let Me Out!
09/21/2025

Night-time at London Zoo's Reptile And Amphibian House is about to get very interesting!
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stori...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: A Home For A Hedgehog
09/18/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.

To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service.

Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You ca...


The Magic Camera
09/16/2025

Eleanor finds a stone that allows her camera to see a whole new world.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stori...


Prehistoric Parking
09/14/2025

A Spinosaurus is going to the movies – if only he can find a place to park his sports car first.
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: The Flying Seahorse
09/11/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.

To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service.

Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You ca...


The Backwards Treasure Hunt
09/09/2025

An otter and a toad find a chest of buried treasure, but who does it belong to?
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Anima...


Wild Pet Shop
09/07/2025

Cole is going to buy a pet, but is more than surprised by the choices on offer.
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 

Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follo...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: The Missing Creatures Of Silverwood
09/04/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.

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Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You ca...


Frog In The Fridge
09/03/2025

Why-oh-why is there a frog in Eli's fridge?
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.a...


The Mouse-Deer Faces His Fears
08/31/2025

A tiny mouse-deer must face the big, scary jungle to rescue a friend.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or fo...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: The Little Toy Elephant
08/28/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.

To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service.

Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You ca...


The Quokka And The Quail
08/26/2025

Two friends find themselves on a treasure hunt in an old bookshop.
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follo...


Not An Elephant
08/24/2025

An elephant shrew is mistaken for a creature that is much, much bigger. 
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or fol...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: Guinea Pig Big
08/21/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.

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Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You ca...


I Can't Say Pachycephalosaurus
08/19/2025

Arthur is about to meet a lot of new dinosaurs – surely one of them can get his name right?
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search...


Animal Cookies
08/17/2025

A delivery of cookies to Grandma's house becomes a lot harder than it should be.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: Capybara Island
08/14/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.

To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service.

Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You ca...


The Mountain Parrot
08/12/2025

A cheeky kea comes to the rescue of a family pet.
Written especially for this podcast by Simon. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this...


The Weedy Sea Dragon
08/10/2025

You should never judge someone based on how they look. If you do, you may be in for a surprise.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simpl...


NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: Tall Street Zoo
08/07/2025

Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story.

To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service.

Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.

You ca...


The Mystery Of The Missing Ball
08/05/2025

When darkness falls, two unlikely detectives get to work!
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https...