Storytelling With Ngozi

The story of six seeds planted by Mcdonald the Farmer continues. Every seed was excited with their new task until......Continue listening.Signup for the newsletter at ngoziedema.com to receive a copy of my book Mel The Monkey And The Alligator a favourite on this podcast. As usual check the episode's webpage for activities to do. If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.My new book, Freddy and the Veggies is now available in Kindle and paperback formats.https://geni.us/ReRuXQIf you love to have some extra episode and parenting and child-friendly post, please support our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Mcdonald the farmer planted six moringa seedlings. Listen to the first part of a series featuring the adventures of the seedlings as they grow. Will they become moringa trees and give Mcdonald the leaves he wants for his tea?Find out!Signup for the newsletter at ngoziedema.com to receive a copy of my book Mel The Monkey And The Alligator a favourite on this podcast. As usual check the episode's webpage for activities to do. If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.My new book, Freddy and the Veggies is now available in Kindle and paperback formats.https://geni.us/ReRuXQIf you love to have some extra episode and parenting and child-friendly post, please support our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

We are never tired of listening to this all-time children's favourite.Listen as Tuoyo Edema reads her version of the Cinderella story. Her main character is Abigail.Enjoy.Signup for the newsletter at ngoziedema.com to receive a copy of my book Mel The Monkey And The Alligator a favourite on this podcast. As usual check the episode's webpage for activities to do. If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and parenting and child-friendly post, please support our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Androcles, a runaway slave was thrown into a Roman arena to be eaten by a lion. The lion rushed in to grab its dinner but refused to eat Androcles.Why will a lion refuse to eat its dinner?Find out from today’s story. A lesson in faithfulness and bravery.Signup for the newsletter at ngoziedema.com to receive a copy of my book Mel The Monkey And The Alligator a favourite on this podcast. As usual check the episode's webpage for activities to do. If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and parenting and child-friendly post, please support our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Ifeoma was a happy little girl who loved the outdoor and adventure. She loves playing and listening to stories.What did she do with one of the stories her mom Nneka told her? What happened when she wandered with her friend Ulomo into the cursed forest? Find out in this week's story!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Jack the farmer had a big farm with loads of animals. Little ones and large ones. Then, one day an eagle came visiting..................The Jackdaw watched as the eagle carried its prey. What will the little bird do after watching the eagle?Subscribe to my newsletter at ngoziedema.com and receive digital my new book Mel the Monkey and the Alligator. Also, enter for my giveaway at Goodreads for my other new book, The Proud Sunflower. Both can be found on the link, https://www.ngoziedema.com/If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

A beautiful children's classic, The Bad Wolf. This episode is a rebroadcast of a previous episode.Storytelling with Ngozi is now every fortnight. Join us two Mondays away for another episode.Signup for the newsletter at ngoziedema.com to receive a copy of my book Mel The Monkey And The Alligator a favourite on this podcast. As usual check the episode's webpage for activities to do. If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Watch on Youtube at https://youtu.be/IPPCVxmwgzkSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

The Pig and the Tortoise is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode and an adaptation of a Nigerian folklore.The tortoise was known for his tricks so, many of the animals avoided him.The pig was kind to the tortoise but the tortoise was unkind to the pig. Check out this week's episode and see what you can learn from each of the characters.And if your child will like to read here, please fill out the contact form on our website.https://www.ngoziedema.com/contact.htmlThis episode's webpage, https://www.ngoziedema.com/why-pig_sniffs-ground.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

A Rebroadcast of one of our popular episode, Teddy the faithful dog.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Tyson was a strong cub like most lions, confident with a bit of pride for being the "King of the jungle".How can the man of the jungle be of any threat to him? Why should he even listen to his mum's who is only too careful?It was not long before the young cub got the message and learnt his lessons.Visit this episode's webpage at https://www.ngoziedema.com/tyson_the_lion.htmlSubscribe to Newsletter and receive a digital copy of my book, https://www.ngoziedema.com/mel-the-monkey.htmlObtain paperback copies of Mama's Daycare: https://amzn.to/3fVilJyProud Sunflower: https://geni.us/DeBpS and Mel the Monkey and the Alligator: https://geni.us/pES6UDSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Okon the tortoise was poor and looked down on by many, in the village.Things changed after the Prince fell in love with his daughter.Now, will the other tortoise accept Okon?Find out from this week’s episode.As usual check the episode's webpage for activities to do.Subscribe to my newsletter at ngoziedema.com and receive a digital copy of my new book Mel the Monkey and the Alligator. If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Watch on Youtube at https://youtu.be/IPPCVxmwgzkSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

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Mia The Mouse And The Sleeping Lion is a beautiful story. We learn kindness is never a waste. That we should not look down on people who may appear "smaller" than us as we may need them to get out of a bad situation.Mia the mouse received favour and the little creature looked for opportunities to pay it back.Subscribe to my newsletter at ngoziedema.com and receive digital my new book Mel the Monkey and the Alligator. Also, enter for my giveaway at Goodreads for my other new book, The Proud Sunflower. Both can be found on the link, https://www.ngoziedema.com/If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Watch o Youtube at https://youtu.be/IPPCVxmwgzkSupport the show atSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Anansi is a spider that lived in a village in Africa. He was always looking for food. It was not because he had no food to it. His wife made him delicious food. And they always had loads to eat.But the greedy spider will always ask others for their food. Until one day he made a bad decision, he will later regret.Find out what happened in the latest episode of Storytelling with Ngozi.This is an adaptation of a Ghanian folklore.Subscribe to my newsletter at ngoziedema.com and receive digital my new book Mel the Monkey and the Alligator. Also, enter for my giveaway at Goodreads for my other new book, The Proud Sunflower. Both can be found on the link, https://www.ngoziedema.com/If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Amice was a poor man who had little. One day, however, something happened that changed his life and that of his family for better.Their change did not last long as Amice made a bad choice that cost him everything. Find out what happened in this week's story.This week's story is an adaptation of an Aesop's fable. Adapted for Storytelling with Ngozi by the Host, Ngozi Edema.Subscribe to my newsletter at ngoziedema.com and receive digital my new book Mel the Monkey and the Alligator. Also, enter for my giveaway at Goodreads for my other new book, The Proud Sunflower. Both can be found on the link, https://www.ngoziedema.com/If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Miss Muppet, a grumpy cat did not like Minnie the Mouse and bullied the poor mouse.Then the cat got hurt and Minnie the poor little mouse tried to help and got caught by the cat. Did it escape the paws of the cat or was that the end of little Minnie mouse? Find out in this week's episode.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

The hare and the snail have been friends for a long time. They are different but loved and care for each other.It is, therefore, no wonder that the hare did everything to help the snail when the snail felt sad because something horrible said to him. The hare had to come up with some way of helping. Did it work? Find out from this week's episode.If you want to share what you wrote on this week's activity, go to this episode's webpage or email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us as well.If you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Mel the Monkey and the Alligator is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode. It is an Indian folklore that was adapted for Storytelling with Ngozi. We encourage reading and storytelling for children. These are two of the best ways we learn. Studies show reading just 15 minutes a day could make a world of difference to us.We are happy to let you know that the story, Mel the Monkey and the Alligator is going to print to add to the list of your favourite books to read. The illustrations are beautiful and you get a free ebook format upon release.Here is a part of the story again to prepare you for the new book, Mel the Monkey and the Alligator. Enjoy.Enjoy parts of the new book through this week's episode and follow on Instagram and other social media platforms for reminders and updates as we approach the launch of this new book. And keep coming every Monday for more stories here, at Storytelling with Ngozi.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

This week's episode is a rebroadcast of one of our earliest and most popular episodes of storytelling with Ngozi.In this episode, we announce the new children's storybook, "The Proud Sunflower". We encourage reading to children and teaching them to read books themselves.The great opportunities that open to us when we make reading an important part of our lives are limitless.Enjoy parts of the new book through this week's episode and follow on Instagram a and other social media platforms for reminders and updates as we approach the launch of this new book. And keep coming every Monday for more stories here, at Storytelling with Ngozi.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Ash the letter wrote a letter to the ants to help them solve a problem. What on earth could this problem be?This weeks episode shows us why we should cooperate when we discuss with others. A beautiful lesson for children and adults too.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Episode webpage: Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Mel the monkey lived near the river Ganges. He was the King of the monkeys and was happy and contented with his life. Everything was fine until Mr and Mrs Alligator came on the scene. Mr Alligator wanted something strange for dinner. She wanted the monkey's heart. She told her husband to go get the heart for her. He promised to get it. He came up with a plan and almost got the heart but listen to see how the monkey escaped.What can we learn from this episode? Check out episode's webpage.If you enjoy this episode, please head over to iTunes to rate, subscribe and review this podcast and don't forget to join us every Monday for more stories on storytelling with Ngozi.And if your child would like to read a story on Storytelling with Ngozi, or you like to send us your pictures or stories email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com or submit through this episode's webpage.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

The Ugly Duckling is a story originally written by Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish author.This story has been adapted here, at storytelling with Ngozi to fit modern times. Dodo the main character thought she was the ugliest duckling in the world. That was not true as every other person saw her as beautiful. She was very hard on herself. Would not eat her food for fear of becoming too big. Eventually, she could not face the world around her and decided to run away from those who love her.She had a difficult time away from her family. And after suffering a cold and lonely winter, she soon realizes she was no ugly duckling but as beautiful as the birds she thought were prettier.It is a story every little boy should listen to. They must know they are part of our beautiful clusters of flowers that make our entire world awesome.This week, children are encouraged to look at themselves and write down what makes them awesome.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

The first stories I heard as a child were from the Bible. And it is a great book that has been used for centuries to teach children morals. Many of them are still as relevant today as they were when they were first written. No wonder many still use these stories to teach their children.Esther was an orphan who was raised by her cousin Mordecai. The family lived in the ancient city of Shushan.Life back then was different from today. Listen to this story and see if you can spot differences or similarities to what we do today. Draw a picture of the Persian Queen.Send us drawing and painting and you will be entered for this month's giveaway. Use the box provided in the episode's webpage.The story teaches humility and respect for those in authority.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Episode webpage: https://www.ngoziedema.com/esther.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Felix the Fox is an African folklore. The story is about a fox that went to the city of humans to get and find out what he and the rest of the pack could do to become smart.Everything was fine at first until Felix was caught stealing and the entire city chased the fox. As he ran, the farmer cut off the fox's tail.Felix was embarrassed and felt the other foxes will laugh and not accept him so he devised a plan and they all fell for it.A story to teach kids not to take everything to hear from their peers.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Episode webpage: Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

The big bad wolf is a centuries-old favourite. If they love it, then, we will keep reading the favourites.Poor Lily or Little Red Riding Hood got carried away while picking a bunch of flowers for her grandmother. She wondered into the wild and encountered a wolf.Most little girls would have been scared but not Red Riding Hood, who thought the wolf was cute. Is he? Find out in this week's episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

This week's story is from West Africa. Children everywhere listen to stories. And every culture pass stories from one generation to the next.The Pig was the friendliest of all the animals, and very generous as well. The same could not be said for his neighbour, the Tortoise.Mr Tortoise tricked people and of their belongings. No one wants to be a friend to a person like that.However, we could all learn from the mistakes of both the pig and the tortoise.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Teddy is like any other dog. He was very faithful to Mr Farmers family. And helped with everything the family did. He was loved by the children.Things changed when they got Sassy the cat. No one could have imagined their hardworking and faithful dog will meet any danger.If your child would love to read us a story here at storytelling with Ngozi please email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comIf you love to have some extra episode and join our monthly half-hour storytelling live on youtube, please join our Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Little Joe is like every other little boy, happy and full of life. His loving parents made and bought him really nice clothes and an umbrella.Little Joe took a walk to the jungle and never imagined what happened to him there. But, in the end, he remained his usual happy self.If you like to send us pictures of your favourite jungle animals or write to us telling us why you like them, then, submit on the episode website.This is a story read and adapted by the host Ngozi Edema. Originally written by Helen Bannerman.If your child would like to read stories here on storytelling with Ngozi, email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comAnd don't forget to join us every Monday, on Storytelling with Ngozi.Check out the episode webpage: https://www.ngoziedema.com/little-joe.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Princess Sanzu the Sunflower is the main character of this story. Who doesn't like the sunflower? One of the most beautiful flowers around.In this story, the Princess's great qualities drew everyone to until when everything changed.This is another story written by the host Ngozi Edema.If your child would like to read stories here on storytelling with Ngozi, email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Welcome to the first episode of storytelling with Ngozi. I am your host Ngozi Edema.I am an author who enjoys writing stories for children. This episode is Mama's Daycare my very first children's storybook.Mama' Daycare is a cute story of a little girl who was worried about what would happen to her mum when she(the little girl) goes to school.Nene, the main character then, went on to figure out exciting activities for her mom. The story shows the imaginative mind of young children as they try to copy the way we look after them. If you enjoy this episode, please head over to iTunes to rate, subscribe and review this podcast and don't forget to join us every Monday for more stories on storytelling with Ngozi.And if you like to read a story on Storytelling with Ngozi or you like to send us your pictures or stories email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)

Do you like vegetables? Many of my young friends do not like them.Freddy is a little boy like other children who made friends with some veggies. This is very unusual as those veggies may not be as cool as our favourite desserts.However, soon found out the veggies are cool friends too.Find out how he did that in this beautiful story of Freddy and the veggies.And if your child would like to read a story here at storytelling with Ngozi, email us at storytelling@ngoziedema.com.And do not forget to rate, subscribe, review and support this show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922Please join us here every Monday for more stories.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33417922)