A story and a song: musical stories for children
Tanya Batt and Peter ForsterPerformance storyteller Tanya Batt and Musician Peter Forster share a collection of musical stories for young children from the Batt Cave.Tall tales of friendships, food and fun that are guaranteed to delight and have you singing along with their catchy refrains. Quirky, wholesome stories that fill you with hope that perseverance will be rewarded, friendship is paramount, vegetables can save your ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 144 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicStories for KidsKids & Family | |||
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This story comes from the Shona people of Zimbabwe and was collected by a UK storytelling friend and colleague, Helen East in her book 'The Singing Sack'. While Batt-lamb is uncertain about large snakes, this story celebrates the br... more
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In this episode, Batt Lamb has the seasonal sniffles. There's nothing like a story to make you feel better, epecially one about the origins of delicious kai. Tanya and Pete share a a pΕ«rΔkau/a traditional MΔori story from Aotearoa/N... more
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Bat Lamb notices an empty plate, and Tanya shares with her and the children a sharing song about their favourite foods.
Then comes the Story of The Corn Mother from South America all about where the vital and delicious food Corn ca... more
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In this episode of the Batt Cave Bat Lamb helps Tanya write a song about the changing season ... If Bat Lamb can write a song then we all can!!
Then Tanya Tells a Nigerian Story about why Sun and Moon are so far away from each othe... more
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Apple Podcasts | #117 | Australia/Kids & Family/Stories for Kids |
Apple Podcasts | #72 | New Zealand/Kids & Family/Stories for Kids |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Hong Kong/Kids & Family/Stories for Kids |
Apple Podcasts | #249 | New Zealand/Kids & Family |
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A warm, family-friendly collection of musical storytelling episodes for children. Hosted by a performance storyteller and a musician, the show blends traditional folktales with interactive songs, audience participation, and gentle educational moments. Episodes often center on friendship, perseverance, community, and kindness, with seasonal and culturally diverse tales brought to life through rhyme, song, and playful banter. Noteworthy is the friendly, participatory format that invites kids to sing along, create along with the hosts, and explore morals in an accessible, uplifting way.
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