49 episodes
YourClassical Kids Storytime American Public Media
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- Kids & Family
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4.5 • 20 Ratings
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Welcome to YourClassical Kids Storytime from American Public Media, offering classic stories with a classical twist. Each episode features our storytellers recounting childhood favorites along with related classical music.
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'Why Crocodiles Have Tears'
Ever wonder why you never see an owl in the daytime? The answer makes for quite a story. This classic folk tale from Puerto Rico is one of the misplaced feathers, a colorful coat, and a lesson about selfishness and sharing. Find out more in this episode of Your Classical Storytime, featuring storytelling by John Birge, music by Gioachino Rossini, and illustrations by Mia Jennings.
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'Why the Owl Only Comes Out at Night'
Ever wonder why you never see an owl in the daytime? The answer makes for quite a story. This classic folk tale from Puerto Rico is one of the misplaced feathers, a colorful coat, and a lesson about selfishness and sharing. Find out more in this episode of Your Classical Storytime, featuring storytelling by John Birge, music by Gioachino Rossini, and illustrations by Mia Jennings.
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'The Snow Maiden'
There are many different versions of ‘The Snow Maiden,’ but this one reminds us to treasure winter as a special time of year instead of always wishing for warmer weather. Find out more in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring storytelling by Valerie Kahler, music by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
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'Lurkey Is Lost!'
Thanksgiving is coming, but Lurkey the turkey is nowhere to be found. Can you help the farmer find the wayward bird? Grab paper and crayons and follow along as narrator Melanie Renate and artist Xee Reiter tell the story, with guitar music by Justin Holland, in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime.
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'Día de los Muertos'
Mexico’s ‘El Día de los Muertos,’ also known as the ‘Day of the Dead,’ is dedicated to remembering loved ones who have passed. Learn more about this special day in the latest episode of ‘YourClassical StoryTime,’ featuring narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by Raul Villanueva and traditional Mexican music.
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'Harriet's Halloween Candy'
Harriet ends up with quite a haul after she goes trick-or-treating. But what will she do with all of those sweets? Find out in 'Harriet's Halloween Candy,' the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, with a story and art by Nancy Carlson and music by Augusta Holmes.
Customer Reviews
Bed time
I think these story’s are great for kids and adults,if this needed a age limit I would age this…
3 - 14 great 👍🏻
My favourite story was Hansel and gretal keep up the good work
Doing goods so far and I think you will get very very good reviews on the stories
I think 💭 doing mabey like a sleeping 💤 beauty would be a very good storie
Just a thought 💭
Perfect for bedtime
I have listened to almost all of the stories. Great narrator, some of the best music in the world, wonderful stories that are just different enough from what you already know to be interesting. Great combination for kids and parents alike.