The red and blue coat Once there were two boys who were great friends, and they were determined to remain that way forever. When they grew up and got married, they built their houses facing one another across a small path. One day, a trickster from the village decided to fool them. He dressed himself in a two-colour coat that was divided down the middle. So, one side of the coat was red, and the other side was blue. The trickster wore this coat and walked along the narrow path between the houses of the two friends. They were each working opposite each other in their fields. The trickster made enough noise as he passed them to make sure that each of them would look up and see him passing. At the end of the day, one friend said to the other, "Wasn't that a beautiful red coat that man was wearing today?" "No", the other replied. "It was a blue coat." "I saw the man clearly as he walked between us!" said the first, "His coat was red." "You are wrong!" said the other man, "I saw it too, and it was blue." "I know what I saw!" insisted the first man. "The coat was red!" "You don't know anything," the second man replied angrily. "It was blue!" They kept arguing about this over and over, insulted each other, and eventually, they began to beat each other and roll around on the ground. Fighting, in other words! Just then, the trickster returned and faced the two men, who were punching and kicking each other and shouting, "Our friendship is OVER!" The trickster walked directly in front of them, and showed them his coat, laughing at their silly fight. The two friends saw that his coat was red on one side and blue on the other. The two friends stopped fighting and screamed at the trickster saying, "We have lived side by side like brothers all our lives, and it is all your fault that we are fighting. You have started a war between us." "Don't blame me for the battle," replied the trickster. "I did not make you fight. Both of you are wrong, and both of you are right. Yes, what each one of you saw was true. You are fighting because you only looked at my coat from your own point of view and didn’t consider the point of view of your friend."

Kip, a squirrel who lives in the forest, discovers that human people go for walks for no particular reason at all. They aren't collecting food or gathering materials for their big metallic birds. One day, Kip decides to go for his own "just because" walk. And when he does, he learns something he won't soon forget. If you love this story, please share it with all worms who despise ironing, any and all deer who wear glasses and rollerskates, frogs whose names you can't quite recall, and your friends. They might just need a good story these days. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written, please send photos or recordings of it to rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com. I'd LOVE to see their artwork, stories, and anything else they'd like to share. BIG THANKS to the listeners who provided sound effects used in the story: ZAINA, AVIVA, LAUREL, and ISAIAH! Thank you to OM for helping me with the reminder at the beginning of this episode! Visit my website, www.littlestoriestinypeople.com (lovingly designed by my in-house tech director), to see book recommendations, Little Hedgehog tees, my picture book, and more! Sign up for my email list at www.littlestoriestinypeople.com! Follow me on instagram and facebook @littlestoriestinypeople.

The story of the Swiss hero, William Tell, who led his people to freedom  by shooting an apple off his son's head! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bykidsforkids)

Shane W. Evans shares shares MY FRIEND!, his latest picture book with his best pal Taye Diggs. This book has such terrific rhythmic language, made only greater by Shane’s beautiful and evocative color blocking throughout the art. One of my most favorite things Shane shared in our conversation was how he is constantly working to stay aware of the child in him. It’s so clear as I read Shane’s art. Truly, one only needs to spend a moment with one of Shane’s books to hear that voice and that value come calling out. Get a copy of this book and support independent bookstores (and this podcast) by visiting our BookShop Store. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/matthewcwinner or on Paypal at paypal.me/childrensbkpod

On Simon's latest adventure he's gone in search of another "Aussie Icon". A sharp looking creature that only lives in Australia. To make it really interesting, it all takes place in the oldest rain forest in the world, 12o million years old to be exact! If you don't like getting wet you might want to imagine an umbrella, they're not called rain forests for nothing.  All  episodes at https://simonsadventurestories.bandcamp.com/

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Sophie (age 7) & Ellie (age 5) team up with the Brunel Museum to tell the story of the incredible engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel helped build the modern world.----more---- Sophie and Ellie are keen to explore Victorian Britain. They want to do a podcast on Isambard Kingdom Brunel but Daddy doesn’t know much about him. Luckily, Sarah, from the Brunel Museum is on hand to help. Together the three of them tell the story of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. But we start with his father. Marc Brunel is a Frenchman who has been sent to priest school. But his heart is not in it. Instead he likes making things. When the French Revolution breaks out he is forced to flee France. But not before falling in love with an English woman. They are parted by the Revolution and Marc flees to America. There he starts to achieve his life’s ambition to become an engineer. While in New York he meets the famous Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton is so impressed with Marc Brunel that he writes him a recommendation to get a job as an engineer in London. Marc travels to England and is married to his English sweetheart. Once in England he starts building things. One of those projects is a new tunnel under the Thames. The tunnel is wanted by the Duke of Wellington to help transport soldiers to the south coast. But people also hope that it will be used by paying customers too. The tunnel is considered an impossibility to build. But Marc has a helper. He has a new Chief Engineer, his son Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Together the two Brunels come up with an extraordinary new way of tunnelling underwater based on how a worm tunnels. The tunnel is built and Queen Victoria herself pays a visit. Isambard Kingdom Brunel is in demand from others for his engineering skills. He is asked to build the new Railway line to the West of England. This is a huge undertaking and needs bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Many of Brunel’s ideas are completely revolutionary. But they work and Brunel spends his time travelling around in his own railway carriage overseeing the project. Next the girls tell the story of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s ship building. He repeatedly built the biggest ship in the world. We hear the story of why he kept building bigger and bigger ships. We also hear how the activities of those ships helped make the modern world of telecommunications that we enjoy today. Finally, the girls reflect on the incredible achievements of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and how doing his maths homework at school helped him make the modern world! ABOUT THE BRUNEL MUSEUM This episode was a joint production with the Brunel Museum and their team – especially Sarah Kuklewicz. The Brunel Museum tells the story of one of the world’s great engineering dynasties. Brunel organised the world’s first underground concert party on the Museum site in 1827, and the Museum celebrates and interprets music and theatre as well as engineering. They aim to preserve and share widely the ground-breaking stories of the Thames Tunnel project and the outstanding achievements of the Brunel family and their relevance to our lives today. You can find out more about them here: Homepage - Brunel Museum (thebrunelmuseum.com) Obviously the Museum is closed at the moment but teachers and parents might be interested in the activity sheets on their website. It is particularly suitable for KS1 and KS2 and their Victorian topic work. Activity sheets - Brunel Museum (thebrunelmuseum.com) PLEASE DO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Normally we include a link to our own Patrons’ Club. But rather than that this week we would be grateful if anyone would consider donating to the Brunel Museum. It’s a difficult time for all our museums and the whole heritage sector. I know any small donation would be much appreciated as they were very generous helping us prepare this episode: Make a donation - Brunel Museum (thebrunelmuseum.com)

Baloo the bear is teaching Mowgli the law of the Jungle. He learns how to be safe among the various creatures - but there is one band of animals that are notorious outlaws - and Mowgli should stay clear of them.

When Diesel's kind to some cute little ducklings, he's worried he'll be teased by the other engines. But he soon learns that his friends like him for simply being him. For more kids' stories, subscribe to the Thomas & Friends Storytime podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts! ©2020 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.

the Emperor of Rome rewards and old man - and then his envious neighbour tries to win the same reward.

What planet has the deadliest weather? How does breathing work? Tom Iwanicki from Hawaii answers why some animals are bioluminescent and what that means! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haven’t we all wondered this? Hasn’t everyone in What If World… but wait… so many creatures can already fly. No way this could be a disaster, unless of course Cthunkle gets involved. He does? Oh forget it. Lessons include: if everyone refuses to wait their turn, then nobody gets a turn! Patience can be trying, but it can also be an opportunity to entertain yourself in a creative way, or to meet someone new. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! _patreon.com/whatifworld_ This week’s Cthunkle illustration is by _Ana Stretcu_ with graphic design by Karen O’Keeffe. Find _Cthunkle merch_ and more great artwork by Ana at the _Imaginarium_: _whatifworld.threadless.com_ _Subscribe_ to What If World wherever you listen: _link.chtbl.com/whatifworld_. What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from _audioblocks.com_. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Peace Out is on a break, but I want to invite you to join me for one of Peace Out’s first LIVE events! We’ll do the Calm Down Countdown and chill out with a relaxation story together!

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Boston Harbor and the Boston Light lighthouse that shines out over the ocean to protect the ships. But, when a dangerous storm rolls in, you'll need to be ready to assist the lighthouse keeper and his family! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lighthouse

Stella and her new friends head out on a new journey. And there's pirates. Of course. Check out the Patreon Check out the cool stuff on the website

This week's Free story comes from the "Windward Ho! Fore & Aft (Book One)" It's called "Periwinkle's Parrot" In this first episode of Windward Ho! book one, Periwinkle "Wink" Mackenzie excitedly waits to purchase the next book in her favorite series, The Windward Chronicles, early on the morning of its release. She never suspects that receiving the new book will be only the beginning of an unforeseen adventure. Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions? Ideas? Requests? Email us! customerservice@sparklestories.com

It’s all ready for bed when all of a sudden there is a total 180 and the family ventures outside to check out the stars. We question the logic behind the late-night change of heart and we get stuck on if Grandpa Pig calls all his possessions the same thing. **This show is made for Mummy and Daddy piggies, not little piggies!* Follow us on twitter: @peppapigpod Follow us on instagram: @peppapigpod Drop us a nice email: peppapigpod@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/peppapigpod Intro and Outro music by Matt Frost Cover photo by Kiara Murphy Follow Josh Chapman: @chapmanjosh Follow Matt Frost: @phroosh77

Baloo the bear is teaching Mowgli the law of the Jungle. He learns how to be safe among the various creatures - but there is one band of animals that are notorious outlaws - and Mowgli should stay clear of them. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/Storynory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.