Koala Shine - Fun Kids Stories

Today, we're heading to the island of Skyros, where we'll meet Marinos Stormwrecker. Today, the young hero is just looking to chill out. He doesn't want any gods, or mythical figures popping up and bothering him today... Unfortunately, though, there's a Minotaur to be conquered, and no one else around to conquer it. So, Marinos better tighten his toga, lace up his sandals and get on with it.  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 

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Tonight's sleepy tale will take your little one on a ride through the desert, on the back of a fluffy, friendly camel called Cuthbert. With soothing rhymes, soft sounds and repetitions, your tots will sleep soundly through the night. Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

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Today, we're joining our pal Charley as she plants some magic beans that she finds in her witchy Aunt Zelda's shed. As usually happens when Charley meddles with Zelda's unusual belongings, chaos soon follows!

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Today we're attending the Clockmakers Of The Guild Grand Summit - COGGS for short- with Septimus Timelove, who thinks he knows everything about everything - and especially about the time. The poor, boastful clockmaker is about to find out he's totally wrong... Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 

Today, we're heading to Coney Island with Rita and Rollo, the raccoon and rat duo, for corndogs & 'coasters! Except... there's trouble ahead. In the form of a very sleepy sloth, who's supposed to be manning the theme park controls! Let's see what happens when he finally nods off for real... Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit ⁠https://koalashine.supercast.com/⁠ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? ⁠Click here.⁠ 

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts in two taps, or visit ⁠⁠https://koalashine.supercast.com/⁠⁠ for Spotify, Yoto & More✨ This is your last chance to grab our 14 -day free trial of Koala Shine Plus before it disappears on June 16th. If you haven't already claimed your free trial, now's the time. You'll get ad -free stories and can even unlock the full Koala Kids Bundle with all episodes of Koala Shine, Koala Moon, Koala Tots and Koala Sleep sounds. It's like a summer full of imagination in your pocket. Whether you're off on a trip or relaxing in the shade, we've got your listening covered, with 14 days totally free. Happy listening and keep on shining!

It's nearly sports day, and Kenji is dreading it. He always ends up tripping over in the sack race, and messing up the egg & spoon! But thankfully, he's once again saved by his daydreams, as a bunch of animal athletes turns up to whip him into shape!

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It's boiling today, isn't it!? That's why we're heading to meet Hector and Sunny, and check how they're doing on this sweaty day. Turns out, all the dogs in the neighbourhood are about to have a crazy, splashy, wild waterfight! Shall we get involved?

Today, we're joining Marinos as he gets himself into a sticky situation! He's climbed up a cliff and can't get down again! There's no way down apart from falling. Marinos appeals to the Greek Gods to help him out, and they soon send him the most unusual helper... Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Only kid geniuses can crack this riddle! Are you one of them?!

Ahoy me hearties! Today, we're joining the crew of the Star Chaser as they disembark on the pirate island of Santa Carolina. Most of the crew have a day off and are off to cause mischief- except poor Ace, the chimpanzee first mate, who has been tasked with burying some treasure. Thing is, it's impossible! Everything just keeps going wrong!? Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Have you ever watched Eurovision? Camo hadn't... but the minute he found out about the contest, he knew he was born to take part. And so, he decided to represent Sleepy Forest in the international singing competition, with his own song, It's Time To Slay. How did he do? Tune in to find out! Check out Laura's Eurovision Performance! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPGDNPWZGFw ⁠ And Subscribe to her channel! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LauraRizzotto ⁠ ✨ Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Are you ready to revisit our friend Charley Bucket and see what magical scrape she's found herself in this time? Her Auntie Zelda has put a spell on her again, having decided there's only one way to teach Charley to stop telling lies all the time. Maybe it'll work! Who nose....

Today, we're heading to harmony cove. Sounds peaceful, right? Wrong! Everyone's all in a flap, because a beach ball has bounced off a seals flipper and into the sea, and it's being dragged out towards the horizon! How on earth is Michel, the lost property turtle, going to get it back, before the seal wails so loud that the whales want to seal up their ears! Get it?! Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today, we're off to see Koko on his birthday! The lucky Koala had something huge on his birthday list and his dreams are about to come true- he's about to have his own Crazy Kart! There's flight mode, burrow mode, submarine mode- it has it all - only, what does that big red button do?! I have a feeling poor Koko's about to find out... Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

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This story is from our friends at the Dorktales Storytime Podcast! In this story, when Jonathan and his hedgehog pal, Redge, learn that their Apple tree won't flower, they have to call on the mystical hedgewitch, Zinnia Fig! And so in she flies on a bunch of wild onions to help them out. Ok - if you're ready - away weee gooo! ☀️ Dorktales Storytime is the award-winning podcast for kids and their pop culture-loving grownups! Join host Jonathan Cormur and the ever-charming Mr. Reginald T. Hedgehog for reimagined fairy tales with social-emotional themes, inspiring stories of history's hidden heroes, and boundless imaginary adventures. Recognized by Common Sense Media with an official seal for quality and impact. Featured by Apple Podcasts as one of the best in Kids & Family.

Let's head to the Leora Academy of magic to join wizarding twins Jake and Lily, as they partake in an easter egg hunt unlike any other! When the duo take to the skies on their brooms to hunt for hidden eggs, they quickly realize this isn't your average chocolate-filled holiday game. The eggs scattered around the grounds aren't just painted—they're dragon eggs. And their fiercely protective, fire-breathing parents are not happy about them being taken! Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 

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Today, we're joining the mind-reading pig, Terry. You know, from that show- the Oinking Oracle? The piggy TV star is conducting his show as usual when he reads the mind of a gentleman in the back row, who seems to have a dastardly plan in mind - to kidnap Terry the telepathic pig, and... eat him for dinner?!

Charley's at her witchy auntie's place again, and truth be told, she's a little bored. When a delivery arrives that she's been warned not to touch, she just can't help but peek inside the brown paper... and there, peeking back at her from an antique mirror, is her reflection. Only... it can talk?

Today, we're heading back to Taronga Zoo, but this time, it's on a lovely day trip, with Zora, and her Uncle Aziz! Only Zora spends a little too long cooing at the baby hippos, and gets locked in! That means she has the whole zoo to herself, all night long. That seems like sooo much fun, and not scary at all! Until she sees some eyes gleaming at her from the darkness...

Today, young wizarding twins, Lily and Jake are going about their day at the Leora Academy of magic, when they hear a commotion... A dungeon troll has escaped! It's up to them to save the day- but when they come face to face with the troll, they find something super surprising... Click play and find out why! Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 

Today, we're off on holiday with Kenji. The only problem is, it hasn't stopped raining in days. Finally, when there's a peep in the clouds, Kenji heads to the beach and begins a fossil hunt, helped by a mysterious girl in a funny outfit. But there's something quite strange about her, and the ginormous skeleton she digs up... Tune in to find out why! Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 

Today, in honour of women's history month, we're celebrating the awesome Jane Goodall, queen of the chimpanzees! We'll hear all about her journey from a little girl interested in animals, to a reknowned scientist living with wild chimps in the forests of Tanzania. How cool is she?! Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today, we're joining Hector out in the countryside, where there's rumours of magical creatures, and wonderful places hidden amongst the trees. When Hector & Sunny sense the most unusual, delicious, enchanting smell, they can't help but follow it, up cliffs and across ravines. What could it be?! Let's find out. Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today is a big day. It's Hannah Sparrow's pet pigeons first EVER race! Yup, she's got a new pet called Hedwig, and after much training, its finally time to let him loose, and see if he can find his way home, faster than everybody else's pigeons can. Let's see if Hedwig has what it takes...  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today's story is all about Valentines day. Aww! Except, the thing is, it's not 'aww-inducing,' it's not mushy and lovey-dovey, because it's all about Alan's Auntie Val, who's completely allergic to romance! For her Valentine's Day is the worst day of the year - she's itchy, and sneezy, and surrounded by all of that disgusting, sickly LOVE! How inconvenient. Let's see how she survives this year...  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 

Let's join Potato & Beans, the rollerskating diner cats, as they open their cash register, and find it completely, totally... empty. Someone's stolen their money! But who? Could it be the infamous ghoulish prospector Dusty Hank? If so, who's going to stop him?! Let's see if the cats can track him down and put an end to his dastardly deeds for good! Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

It's a big day for Koko, as he's about to see his favourite band play in Fandango Heights - The Beatles! Although, strangely enough, on the poster, it's spelt 'Beetles'... I wonder why

Today, Kenji's been wreaking havoc on a school trip... The curious kid missed the 'do not touch' sign on the mummy's tomb at the museum, and let himself right in! He finds himself transported to a Pharoah's tomb, where a very important banquet is going on - the meeting of the ancient kings. Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Hey Koala Kids! The new year's here, and guess what? We're still buzzing from all the holiday excitement - so we've decided to keep the fun rolling! As well as some awesome new episodes coming up in January, we've extended our special 30-day free trial of Koala Shine Plus until January 27th! ✨ With Koala Shine Plus, you get ad-free stories galore. No more “Are we there yet?” on road trips, just uninterrupted listening all the way home!

When Rita & Rollo, the City Critters, crawl into a crack in a wall to escape the rain, they end up somewhere quite unexpected... the dressing room of a broadway theatre. Amidst the chaos, Rita and Rollo are accidentally brought onto stage, and it's up to them to either steal the show, or scram! Let's see if these rodents can hold a tune. Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today, we're heading to Ancient Rome, where a little goose called Geronimo has a big day ahead. It's his first day in training to be a guard Goose. You know, a guard goose? Oh you haven't heard of them? Listen up, and you'll find out all about the geese that protected Rome over the years, and kept intruders at bay. Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Let's go hang out in potion class with the magical twins, Lily and Jake Jupiter. All's going swimmingly, until Jake knocks over a beastly brew that transforms anyone it touches, including their classmates and teacher, into an animal! How will the twins round up the stampeding animals and turn them back again?!  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 

It's Christmas! And we're visiting Hector and Sunny! What a treat! The only thing is, something strange is going on in the neighbourhood. Everyone keeps finding gifts on their doorstop, but they open them to find the most unpleasant surprises! Books that bite, shoes that kick, and worst of all, everything STINKS! It's up to Hector and Sunny to sniff out the culprit... Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Are you guys ready to go on another adventure to the North Pole? Our elf friends, Sasha Mungo and Whizz, are getting ready for Christmas, but there's a problem. Santa won't get out of the loo! Turns out... he's stuck! And he needs help! Let's see if the little elves are up for this ginormous challenge... Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today, we're joining Auntie and nephew duo, Tilly & Bo, as they cross the countryside on a trip in their van, with their vanimal friends. Their plans are derailed when they stumble across a rare phenomenon- a nonsense tree! And climbing up and down its trunk, is Koko the Koala! Turns out, a snake at the foot of the tree is having an argument with an eagle on the top, and it's up to poor Koko to be their messenger! Let's see if Bo can help him put an end to all that nonsense.  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today, we're meeting Theo as he goes to meet his grandma's new pet- a bearded dragon. Only, when he gets there, he realises she hasn't got a lizard, but a real life fire-breathing dragon! Of course, chaos ensues... Let's go see what happens!  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

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Today, we're accompanying a young alien called Kizzy on his visit to Earth. Kizzy lands in Alice Springs, Australia, where he meets kids Marley & Billie, who are on their way to a birthday party. It becomes Kizzy's mission to join the party and blend in... which is not easy when you're from outer space! Let's see how he gets on... Relax, get sleepy, and let's begin!  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today, we're meeting up with Alan, who's had ANOTHER crazy occurrence in his garden. This time he was visited not by aliens, but by a very frazzled and annoyed Humpty Dumpty, who has come to tell him to stop singing the nursery rhyme wrong, and making him look silly! Turns out the song we all know so well is totally wrong about Humpty. Let's hear why!  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Today, we're heading to a far-off land where Fizz the pixie, assistant to the legendary firework-maker Flash Whistleboom, is preparing for the Fairy Queen's birthday. When her boss injures his back and is unable to continue with the work, it's up to Fizz to make the flying horse firework finale they'd planned... but it won't be easy! Let's see whether she can do it, or whether she cracks under the pressure!  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.