Catch it By The Tail is a podcast of songs, stories and poems for young and old but in particular children aged 4 and up. The program features contemporary material along with classics from the past. It also features content made especially for it: stories and poems performed by actors, authors rea…
This might be the first in a series – we celebrate the trombone with a special guest and are very lucky to feature a story read by its author, Melbourne writer Meredith Costain. Find details at catchitbythetail.com.
Songs is really where Catch it by the Tail began, and in this episode we revisit some favourites, paying special attention to the ukulele. Find details at www.catchitbythetail.com.
Speaking a second language is a fabulous skill and in this episode you’ll learn how in two easy lessons – though it’s not a language you’ll take travelling to another country, necessarily. Find details at www.catchitbythetail.com.
Kids in charge! Six and seven year olds share stories, songs, jokes and advice on playing the recorder. Thanks to Bellevue Hill Public School, Fort Street Public School and Waverley Public Library for letting CIBTT in the door. Find details at www.catchitbythetail.com.
Poems, stories, fables – hard to pin down exactly what kind of book The King and the Sea is and, luckily, no need to try. Beautifully read by Sarah Peirse and Tom Hobbs, musical pictures by Peter Dasent. Big thank you to Gecko Press for allowing this transformation from page to audio. Find details at […]
Another episode with an outdoor theme. Bicyclists young and older share tips and stories and there’s some music to get everyone up and pedalling. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.
Eight-year-old Leo is eloquent about snorkelling, crabbing, camping and more, with the help of younger sister Ayla. Then a song about fishing, and one from Sydney group The Vegetable Plot. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.
Dipping into Danny Kaye’s great repertoire of music for children, and a re-telling of a classic folk story. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.
Catch it by the Tail returns in a new podcast format. Justine Clarke reads a story and we hear songs about dogs and sung by them. And other dogginess. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.
Welcome Back to Catch It By The Tail…be sure to keep an eye and ear out for the first 3 episodes landing shortly!
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