Podcast appearances and mentions of margaret read macdonald

Den som väntar på något gott? Ja kanske känner ni så.. men nu är i varje fall Folksagopodden tillbaka för sin tionde säsong. Och vi drar igång våren i samtidens tecken – Love is blind hann knappt sluta förrän Gift vid första ögonkastet drog igång igen, så inte ska FSP vara sämre – det är bröllopsyra! Hela 44 bröllop, och en begravning, kickar vi gång den här säsongen med.Sagor i det här avsnittetVad vi har konstnärer till – hittad av mig i Folktales from India, sammanställd av A. K. Ramanujan. Där anges att folksagan komma från Gujarati-regionen i västra indienDe 12 dansande prinsessorna – hittad av mig i Myths of the Sacred Tree sammanställd av Moyra Caldecott. Där anges sagan vara FranskDen berättande steglitsen – hittad av mig i Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula, sammanställd av Nadia Jameel Taibah och Margaret Read MacDonald

Folksagopodden släpper extra tidigt med anledning av World Storytelling Day! Berättandets egen dag har i år temat ”bygga broar” så folksagopodden bjuder på två folksagor om just broar. Läs mer om world storytelling day här: https://sagobygden.se/sv/varldsberattardagen-world-storytelling-day/ Sagor i avsnittet Två getter och en bro – hittad av mig i Three-minute Tales sammanställd av Margaret Read MacDonald. Där uppges att sagan är rysk En bro av fåglar – en mix av https://fairytalez.com/herd-boy-weaving-maiden/ och https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cowherd_and_the_Weaver_Girl som är kinesiska och https://fairytalez.com/the-sky-bridge-of-birds/ som är koreansk

Storyteller, Miss Jum from Thailand shared a story with an important message from Brazil about five little monkeys who always wanted to play. She learnt this story from one of her teachers Margaret Read Macdonald who has collected stories from all over the world and kindly shared it with us. We first met Miss Jum in Pune in India at another storytelling festival.  You can hear more of Miss Jum's stories here.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-matAnd finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027Kia Ora!

Papa God's Well is an Haitian Folktale that I discovered in Dr Margaret Read MacDonald's Book Earth Care I remember telling this story in a workshop with a non-profit that was working with a rural community. We were exploring stories (real and traditional) that talk about community problem solving. Right now, I am working with a multinational in India that looks at water projects as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. The stories from their field is a wonderful companion to this traditional folktale for a lesson on water conservation for school students. Papa God's Well is a story about authority, leadership and power. It is a story of what happens when you yield your power with an iron fist. Listen to Papa God's Well and retell it in the Classroom, Living Room and Boardroom with the strategies mentioned in the podcast. Listen in! *********

A New Year could mean different things to different people. For you a new year may be your birthday, the turn of the calendar year or the financial year, a new beginning or a day when you leave the old to begin the new.This week, I have the perfect new year story that you can listen & share in the classroom, living room or the boardroom. The Twelve Months is a Greek Folktale with a predictable end. In this story, I don't really end the story and so I invite you to tell it back to me.Like with other stories in this podcast, this story is most useful as a trigger inviting listeners to share their stories, plans and aspirations for the new year. How you look at the 12 months that have gone by or the 12 that you will begin now, is all that matters.Here's wishing the listeners of the podcast a very Happy New Year. This week, we opened the podcast to listener reviews. Our first reviewer is Ruchi Arora, a Yoga enthusiast, an entrepreneur and a storyteller. Ruchi is one of the members of YSB Tribe of Storytellers. If you are a listener of the podcast, I would love to hear from you. We are a month into the second season of this podcast and I am excited to share stories all along the year.***

Welcome to Season 4 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.It's our Halloween Special!!!!!!   Wooooooo!   And we have some treats in store for you – or are they tricks?As with our previous Halloween shows, Leo is going to tell a story that's not too scary.  And I'll tell one that is a bit more scaryWe also thought we would tickle your funny bone with some spooky Halloween jokes from our listeners!  Huge thanks to Marcus Zoe, George, Sharon, Mila, Tom, Will and Jakey!!Leo's story is a ghost story from England.   You can find this story and lots more like it in this excellent book by Margaret Read MacDonald 'When the Lights Go Out!' Emily's  story is from Norway.  And many people believe the story is true.  There is a lake in Norway called Whale lake Because in this lake have been discovered the huge bones of what was once a mighty whale that terrorized the fjords and seas around Norway and greenland Hundreds of years ago, sailors would hunt wales for their blubber.  They would melt the blubber down into oil that was then used for street lights, cosmetics and explosives.  Whale hunting was incredibly dangerous and there are lots of songs about about it – as sailors would spend very long times at sea, making up stories, singing songs and crafting.  You can find out more about it HERE.If you would like to tell a tale or get a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou may start to hear some adverts on our podcast.  We know this can be annoying, but it really helps to keep us going.  We will always try to choose adverts that we feel are appropriate for our content.You can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Hello and welcome to the wholesome episode! Today Max is going to retell the Thai tale, "Drinking with Yommaban, the King of the Dead," and Janey is going to tell us all about "Bella's Glorious Adventure." Pack a picnic and snuggle up with a warm blanket, this episode is going to be cozy as hell!Starting a podcast? Try Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card! Max's Source:"Thai Tales: Folktales of Thailand" by Supaporn Vathanaprida, edited by Margaret Read MacDonald, illustrated by Boonsong Rohitasuke Janey's Source"An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales," illustrated by John Bauer.

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Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.This episode, we are celebrating the Spring and Easter.  There are many wonderful celebrations happening around the world at this time of year.  You can find out about them HERE. Leo shares a lovely story about peace and friendship.  You can read the original in Margaret Read Macdonald's wonderful book 'Peace Tales'. If you would like to tell a tale on the podcast, have a practise at telling a 5minute folktale.  Then you can record it for us (an iPhone works great if you place it on a flat surface and keep one hands width away from the microphone).  You can send it to us by emailing it to emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will have a listen.Emily's story is a Greek Myth about how the seasons came to be.  It is the story of Persephone and the Pomegranate seeds and we love it.  If you would like to read more about Greek Myths, you can do so HERE.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Has anyone ever tried to rain on your parade? In this story, a little wren meets a very grumpy elk. Will his bad attitude get her down? Find out in "Elk and Wren", here on The Apple Seed.

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time just about every day filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we've been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Stories have a way of sparking the imagination, and, as we learn in so many stories, the imagination has a way of sparking magic. Whether it's a girl conjuring nighttime in a box, a little boy outsmarting a terrifying ogress, or a heroic little girl defeating demons, the magic we see in stories isn't so far from our very own reality. Enjoy these stories of magic and bravery from all over, today, on The Apple Seed. On today's episode, enjoy the following: "The Black Cat" by Dan Keding from Strawberries in Winter (2:54) The Radio Family Journal: "Wigging Out on McKenzie Stanley" by Sam Payne (17:56) The Daily Mix: "Roll Call Yonder" with Donald Davis (23:43) "Telesik" by Margaret Read MacDonald from Fat Cat and Friends (32:39) "Left Hand Story" by Brenda Wong Aoki from Timp 2017 (46:59)

It's time for The Apple Seed! Every day we bring you stories of all kinds for you and your family. On this episode of The Apple Seed, we have a mix of stories for you that have been passed down to be told time and time again. Stories have always been told and retold by those who hear them, and there are many ways a story can be shared. Today you'll hear stories that are from traditional tales, old folk tales, and even old journal entries. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “No Time to Write” by Dolores Hydock from A Sweet Strangeness Thrills My Heart: The Journals of Sallie Independence Foster, 1861-1887 (2:03) Radio Family Journal: "The Pirates" by Sam Payne (16:58) The Daily Mix: "Gefilte Fish" with Noa Baum (22:50) “Cinderella and the Three Bears” by Willy Claflin from Maynard Moose Live at the National Storytelling Festival (30:52) “The Little Old Woman Who Hated Housework” by Margaret Read MacDonald from Fat Cat and Friends (37:27) “A Blind Boy Catches a Bird” by Sarah Malone from Peace Tale for Kids (49:01)

With the start of the holidays we bring you creative inspiration for the summer - full of planet friendly tales for the whole family. The episode was recorded at the Storytelling in the Garden which took place last Saturday at our Tayport Community Garden. It was one of the events we are putting on this year as a part of Climate Action Fife, Climate Friendly Gardens series to help everyone in Fife get involved in climate action. Today, I talk to the storyetller we met on the day, Owen Pilgrim, about his passion for sharing tales and myths, and how they can better connect us to each other, ourselves and to the places we live in. We also touch on how we can use them to draw others into taking action on climate change. We get to hear the story of the village of pots which Owen shared with us during the event - and some ideas on how you can share your very own story of care for the planet with others. Resources: Owen Pilgrim's webpage: https://www.storypilgrim.co.uk/ Margaret Read MacDonald http://www.margaretreadmacdonald.com/index.cfm and her collection of environmental tales Earth Care https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/629047.Earth_Care Collections of British and Scottish environmental tales by Allison Galbraith https://www.voiceandstory.com/books Restorying the Earth podcast by Allette Willis focusing on how storytelling can help us develop more regenerative approach to the planet and ourselves. https://restoryingtheearth.com/ Restorying the Earth podcast Episode on how folk tales can get you heard in campaigning for climate action: https://restoryingtheearth.com/2021/05/27/podcast-climate-change-storytelling-from-town-to-legislature-with-judith-black/ Margaret Read telling the tale of Curupira (South American tale) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kD6xolpSJw Allison Galbraith telling the tale of Jack and the Dancing trees https://youtu.be/-47fsJLk-rg and Seal Island https://youtu.be/Duu0x7rT9Uc (Both Scottish tales)

From Mice defeating a Mongolian army, to a man covered with bees, to a small dog who just won't go to sleep, you'll hear all sorts of tales on today's episode of The Apple Seed. We hope that these tales will inspire you to share your own tales and memories with those you love. The sharing of stories is one of the best ways to bring people closer together, to teach, to entertain, and to create good change in the world. There are few traditions in the world as ancient as story in all its forms. Here's to the stories that have changed the world and the lives of those in it. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “The King and the Mice” by Tim Lowry from Folk Tales from Around the World (3:55) The Daily Mix: "Leilani of the Distant Sea" with Rachel Wadham (16:24) “Sail On Honeybee/The Bikers and the Bee Man” by Doug Elliott from Sail On Honeybee: Adventures in the Bee Yard (25:09) “Grandfather Bear” by Margaret Read MacDonald from Cockroach Party (37:15) “Emma May's Magical Day” by Nathalie Vachon from Magic and Mischief (44:54) “A Shaggy Bedtime Story” by Mark Binder from Classic Stories for Children (50:22)

Join me for an inspiring chat with Judith Black, storyteller and climate activist, who has brought folktales into the belly of her State Legislature! Judith has been telling stories for 35 years. Five years ago, realising the full scale of the climate disaster we are facing, Judith dedicated herself and her storytelling skills to working on these issues. In our chat, she shares three ways of working with story: (1) a wake up call to responsibility; (2) a warning and education; (3) modelling strategies for change. She suggests a number of stories that fit these three categories and tells three: Spider and the Palm Nut Tree, Three Brahmans and a Tiger, The Giant Turnip. Stories are powerful, she argues, because they keep our gates of perception open. Judith has done a Tedx talk on Storytelling and Climate Disruption and Hope: An Antidote to Despair: Storytelling and Climate Disruption On her website, she generously shares her wisdom on crafting environmental stories from science: http://storiesalive.com/an-integrated-life-storytelling-climate-disruption-1/ She makes reference to Margaret Read MacDonald's Earth Care: World Folktales to Talk About.

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. It's the merry month of May, and we can feel summer drawing near.  We'd love to see some photos of your outdoor activities - don't forget to post them in the FaceBook Group.This episode, we welcome storyteller Valentine Hanson to the podcast.Valentine is an actor and storyteller from East London.  He's played lots of characters from history and told of their lives to audiences and families in schools, museums, heritage sites and, most recently, online to families at home. Valentine likes to tells stories from African and Caribbean folklore. This particular tale is a Swahili story called The Heart of the Monkey. Swahili is a language spoken in countries like Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in East of Africa.You can learn more about Swahili HERE and more about Swahili folktales HERE. Our story is in celebration of the Gaelic/Celtic festival Bealtaine, also known as May Day across Europe.  It's a fire festival, and like the Samhain, a time when faery folk are about.  You can find out more about celebrating this time of year HERE.The story is part folktale, part original tale.  We took lots of influence from the Estonian Folktale 'Mikku and the Trees', retold by Margaret Read MacDonald, for the first part.But the arrival of the Green goddess is our own imagining of what she looks like, how she speaks and, most importantly, what she wants us to remember.  We are all guardians of nature and the earth.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GaragebandStorytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Tales from the DragonflyMusic from Soulpacifica - tihana.net/soulpacifica Produced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Mabela the clever is a retelling of an African Folktale from the Limba people of Sierra Leone . The story is about a sly cat determined to outwit a village of mice and has the tables turned by the smart little mouse who remembers all her father taught her and lived to tell a tale. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saravana-janardhan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saravana-janardhan/support

Wren loves to sing and sing. What happens when all that racket bothers grumpy old Elk?

This is a Barefoot Book. Ages 3-5. ( Story Hour at the Hampton Public Library) Barefoot Books

Interbeing, Our Inter-Being Natures, Non-Separateness, Our Fierce Interdependence. Buddhist Mindfulness Retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh. Michael the Storyteller & Educator, Storytelling with Children, Michael R. Kasony-O'Malley. CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about Michael's Storytelling. Margaret Read MacDonald, Mikku & the Trees - An Estonian Folktale. CLICK HERE to LISTEN TO Michael Tell the Story of Mikku. Three Storytelling Mentors who are not separate (our inter-being natures, our fierce interdependence) from Michael in his Storytelling Work: Donald Davis, Jay O'Callahan, Kathryn Windham. (Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “Your Dying Heart.” )

Everyone's mom is unique and special to their own family circumstances, however, there is a magical quality that all moms seem to share: they know everything. When we have questions about life and it's many curiosities, we are so grateful for our mother's omniscience. However, when we get into mischief, our mother's all-knowing power can be what gets us grounded. Donald Davis's mother takes an interesting approach to this by letting her sons cause trouble because “that's what boys do” even though she's fully aware of what they're doing since “that's what mama's do.” To discover the method behind the madness, listen in to today's episode, “That's What Mama's Do.” On today's episode, enjoy the following:“Sarah” by Syd Lieberman from A Winner And Other Stories (11:05)Syd Lieberman, like many good tellers, knows that some of the best stories come from your own family and has told many stories centering around his children. However, he never had a story about his daughter, Sarah. She was just too sweet and untroublesome to have a story about her. But now, she's entered a special stage of life where she's caught between becoming a full-grown woman and still being a small child which brings many challenges as well as unique opportunities to build a bond that can last a lifetime.  “That's What Mama's Do” by Donald Davis from That's What Mama's Do (18:15)Donald Davis is a southern storyteller who often used anecdotes during his twenty-five years as a preacher. Even though Donald is familiar with and loves all kinds of stories from all over the world, his favorite kinds to tell are ones from his own childhood. In this story, Donald recounts the many things he did throughout his boyhood to sneak about doing funny business and the mysterious way his mother seemed to always find out.  “The Little Old Woman Who Hated Housework” by Margaret Read MacDonald from Fat Cat and Friends (11:00)Margaret Read MacDonald's favorite kinds of tales to tell are old folktales that she breathes new life into, and this folktale is one that many people can relate to. Lots of people have that one chore that they just hate to do. Be it dishes, raking leaves, or cleaning their room, it always feels like a huge, miserable task. Well, that's how the little old lady in today's story feels about every chore. Thankfully some fairies will swoop in to help her out, although she may not want the help they offer. 

We often fear what we do not understand. This is natural, and most often, a good thing. However, there are times that fear drives us to do things that we shouldn't, things that do more harm than good. It can be hard to know when we should fear and when we should seek understanding. Today's collection of stories address the conundrum: when should we be afraid, and when should we seek to understand. The short answer is always seek to understand, even if it's with caution. The long answer contains tales from Susi Wolf, Charlotte Blake-Alston, Margaret Read MacDonald, and others. We hope these stories both entertain and spark memories of your own to share with those you love. On today's episode, enjoy the following:“Nyangara the Python” by Charlotte Blake-Alston from Bit ‘O This-Bit ‘O That (10:51)Charlotte Blake Alston tells traditional and contemporary stories from African and African American traditions. This story comes from the Shona people living in the eastern half of Zimbabwe. It is about a python named Nyangara, who has mystical powers of healing and a chief of a village that saves his life. In return Nyangara saves the chief's life, but only if the villagers can get over their fear of a giant python. “Buddhist Travelers” by Susi Wolf from Peeling Life Makes Your Eyes Water (2:27)Susi Wolf is a storyteller with a background in zoology. While she tells animal stories very well, this one is about the wisdom of a buddhist monk. It's a short story, but it's one with a powerful lesson. “The Barnyard Birds” by Tim Lowry from SEVEN! World Folk Tales (7:59)When Tim Lowry began entertaining, he was too young to drive. He offered puppet shows for birthday parties, but he added a discount if you could give him a ride. Since them he has told many stories, and is nearing his 10,000th performance. This story, from his collection SEVEN! World Folk Tales, is a thriller for birds. The enemy: a killer cat who picks off the birds of the barnyard one by one, night by night. Every bird thinks they're clever enough to keep watch, but only one actually manages to stay awake long enough to survive. “Mabela the Clever” by Margaret Read MacDonald from Fat Cat and Friends (6:26)Margaret Read MacDonald holds a Ph.D. in Folklore from Indiana University and travels the world both telling and learning stories. Her tale “Mabela the Clever” follows a young, gullible mouse that gets invited to be part of a cool cat club. Most can probably imagine where this is going. Mouse, cats, we all know the story. But Mabela isn't called clever for no reason. Gullible and young though she is, she also knows that she should listen to what her parents taught her to stay safe. “The Silver Branch” by Yvonne Healy from Blarney (14:42)Yvonne Healy moved from Ireland to the U.S. when she was just a child. She learned storytelling from a tradition-bearer for Ireland's Gaelic League, her father. This story is about Irish wisdom, and how a king learned it. Sometimes it actually pays to be scared of things we don't understand, or at least cautious. Radio Family Journal: "Spin Spider Spin" (4:55)In this latest entry in the Radio Family Journal, Sam reflects upon the preschool run by his family friends. More specifically he reminisces about some of the musical albmus for children that taught him to love animals and insects.   

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. It's our Halloween Special! WOOOOOOOOO!We have two stories for you. What a TREAT - not a trick!Our first story is by Leo and is a version of the Hairy Toe. We found this version from master storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald, a very famous North American tale spinner who specialises in interactive storytelling.Our little poem 'The Troll' was by poet Jack Prelutsky . You can find out more about him HERE.Our main story is probably Emily's favourite story ever.... it's called The Boy Who Drew Cats!Huge thanks to our long-time listener AMY for recommending this one. It's magical, mysterious and and scary - maybe not one for our very young listeners. There are MANY different versions of this one that you can search - but we're very fond of our take!Huge thanks to Robi-Jo for an excellent story last episode - you are AWESOME!If you fancy being a GUEST TELLER this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group and we'll tell you how it works.And if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:Instagram andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GaragebandStory by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Tales from the DragonflyProduced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light CreativeMusic: Celestial Aeon Project MusicSound Effects by Zapsplat

Humans and animals have been interacting for - well, as long as there have been humans and animals to interact with! Due to this long-term relationship, humans have developed a special place in our hearts for animals. We can use stories as a unique lens to examine how we see other animals. Today's stories ask questions such as, how were animals made? Are bees friends or foe? How do animals treat each other? How smart are animals?  What can we learn from the behaviors of other animals? Think of these questions and any of your own as you listen to Dovie Thomason, David Holt, Margaret Read MacDonald, Susan Strauss, and Jenni Cargill-Strong. On today's episode, enjoy the following:“The Making of the Animals” - Dovie Thomason (12:33)Dovie Thomason is a First Nations storyteller from the Lakota/Kiowa Apache people. Today, Dovie shares with us a story from the Algonquian-Iroquois people called “The Making of Animals” all about the Maker who worked together with the animals to create them into how we know them today. This narrative comes from a collection of stories called Voices of the Animal People.  “Conejito (The Little Rabit)” - Margaret Read MacDonald (11:06)Margaret Read MacDonald has told stories everywhere from Brazil, to Tanzania, to Thailand. But today's story comes from Panma where Conejito wants to visit his auntie for the summer and encounters lots of dangerous animals on the way. This story is from a collection called Fat Cat and Friends. “A Bee in Suburbia” - Susan Strauss (6:08)When talking about Susan Strauss, Linda Sussman said, “No teller embodies the animals with the same fierce aliveness as Susan!” We might get an insight into why Susan has such a great talent for showing the aliveness of animals in today's story, about a bee in her childhood neighborhood. This story comes from a collection of stories called Dreams of Animals, Myths and Personal Stories of Animals. “The Whirlwind” - David Holt on Why the Dog Chases the Cat: Great Animal Stories (9:33)David Holt is a two time grammy award and two time emmy award winning artist. Today's stoy comes from a collection of stories called Why the Dog Chases the Cat: Great Animal Stories which was also nominated for a grammy! The story is about Rabbit who takes it upon himself to scare Mountain Lion away from Crystal Pond. But Rabbit can't do it himself, and so all the animals collaborate together to make it seem like a big whirlwind is on it's way. “Never Give Up” - Jenni Cargill-Strong (6:00)Jenni Cargill-Strong has been telling stories for twenty eight years. During that time, she's picked up quite a bit of useful wisdom, and we'll get to hear some of it today through her version of “Never Give Up” about a young frog who falls into a butter churn. This wise piece of advice comes from a collection of tales called Reaching for the Moon and Other Wisdom Tales.  Radio Family Journal: "The Lark and her Young Ones" (5:56)The relationship that people have with animals is sometimes one that depends not so much on interaction, but on observation. This idea is at the center of one of Aesop's Fables, and it's today's entry in Sam's Radio Family Journal. 

On today's episode, enjoy the following: “The Making of the Animals” by Dovie Thomason (12:33) “Conejito (The Little Rabbit)” by Margaret Read MacDonald (11:06) “A Bee in Suburbia” by Susan Strauss (6:08) “The Whirlwind” by David Holt on Why the Dog Chases the Cat: Great Animal Stories (9:33) “Never Give Up” by Jenni Cargill-Strong (6:00) Radio Family Journal: "The Lark and her Young Ones" (5:56)

Do you want to travel the world? What about travel through time? In today's story, Dolores Hydock meets a woman named Ms. Thomas who gives Dolores a tour through her home which feels more like a tour through the history of western civilization itself and gives her a new appreciation for art. We'll also hear stories from Andy Offutt Irwin and Margaret Read MacDonald. On today's episode, enjoy the following:“Western Civilization” by Dolores Hydock on Perfect Match (25:25)Dolores is a gardening enthusiast, so on her trip through southern Alabama when she discovers these beautiful plants she has to talk to Ms. Thomas the woman who planted the wonderful foliage. But Dolores learns a lot more from Ms. Thomas than just how to garden. “Generational Revenge” by Andy Offutt Irwin on Risk Assessment (11:16)Andy's Aunt Marguerite creates more crazy situations when she prevents her daughter from learning the trumpet, a choice that had repercussions lasting through generations. “Little Boy Frog and Little Boy Snake” by Margaret Read MacDonald on Fat Cat and Friends (8:17) In this folk tale from Nigeria, little boy frog and little boy snake meet at the mountain top and become friends which leads to important questions about who we see as friends and enemies.  Radio Family Journal: "AP Biology" (5:52)In this reflection sparked by Dolores Hydock's "Western Civilization", Sam talks about how peer pressure led him to enroll in an AP Biology class. 

On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Western Civilization” by Dolores Hydock on Perfect Match (25:25) “Generational Revenge” by Andy Offutt Irwin on Risk Assessment (11:16) “Little Boy Frog and Little Boy Snake” by Margaret Read MacDonald on Fat Cat and Friends (8:17) Radio Family Journal: "AP Biology" (5:52)

On today's Apple Seed Extra, enjoy a musical story called "Pickin' Peas," by the celebrated storyteller and children's librarian Margaret Read MacDonald.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Dragonfly Tales, a new story podcast for children of all ages. This episode is a tale from Turkey! We first came across this story told by the incredible storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald in Little Rooster's Diamond Button but we've put our own spin on it.Here is the link to Leo's bird feeder activity - It's good to get an adult to help with scissors! And remember to like, follow, subscribe and download. We would love to see some pictures of your excellent bird feeders. You can find us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterThanks for listening!Music by Leo on GaragebandArt by Light Creative

Storyteller Michael Kasony-O’Malley (aka Michael R. Malley or Michael O’Malley) adapts and tells this tale inspired by Margaret Read MacDonald’s story “Old Joe and the Carpenter” found in her collection of Peace Tales.

On today's episode, enjoy the following stories: "Wolf and Turtle" by Kirk Waller "First Drum" by Charlotte Blake Alston "The Crane Wife" by Odds Bodkin "Conejito" by Margaret Read MacDonald

Episode 40: Leslie Slape; playwright, storyteller, journalist, author    In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 32 minutes) :39 - Introduction to Leslie Slape 2:42 - Leslie shares her writing background with a newspaper 3:19- Leslie talks about her published works & her play that is released on another podcast 4:55 - Vikki & Leslie talk about the  Salal Review 7:55 - Leslie shares about storytelling  8:47- Leslie & Vikki go deeper into the process of storytelling 14:46  -  Leslie discusses how her writing has changed since she has been a storyteller 15:51 - Leslie & Vikki talk about performance arts, acting, and writing 17:30 - Vikki discussed her inspiration with public speaking 18:05 - Leslie shares her playwriting and the release of The Harder Courage on Play4Keeps.org podcast 24:13 - Leslie shares her inspiration 27:17 - Leslie reads from The Harder Courage 34:30 - Leslie shares what she is currently working on   Connect with Leslie Slape: Leslie’s website: https://leslieslape.wordpress.com Leslie’s Play The Harder Courage on Play4Keeps.org podcast: https://play4keeps.org/play/the-harder-courage/   Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: Storyteller Network: http://storyteller.net Storytelling Guilds in the Pacific Northwest: http://www.portlandstorytellers.org/resources/guilds-pacific-northwest/ The Storyteller’s Start-up Book by Margaret Read MacDonald: https://www.amazon.com/Storytellers-Start-Up-Book-Performing-Folktales/dp/0874833051/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549383407&sr=8-1&keywords=the+storytellers+start+up+book Salal Review: http://www.salalreview.com   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

ENVIRONMENTAL STORYTELLING, GREEN STORYTELLING, ECO-STORYTELLING: Drawing from Margaret Read MacDonald’s work that she has shared, Michael the Environmental Storyteller (who had the opportunity to visit Tallinn, Estonia years ago) offers an Earth Mother story (and a Lesson) from the people of Estonia. (Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “Prophecy.” )

Stories of unlikely friends featuring Catherine Conant, Margaret Read MacDonald, Jay O'Callahan, and a round table with the Apple Seed Team.

A feline frenzy that includes stories from David Holt and Bill Mooney, Charlotte Blake Alston, Margaret Read MacDonald, and more. Also in this episode, hear from the owner of the largest no-cage, no-kill cat shelter in the United States.

Sing and dance along with a young boy who introduces different members of his family along with a new farmyard animal and animal baby in every verse of this rollicking song, inspired by a Chilean folk tale. The toe-tapping story offers a playful way to practice counting skills. Sung by Bob King. From the book and CD, The Farmyard Jamboree, written by Margaret Read MacDonald, illustrated by Sophie Fatus.