Little Listens - Shorts

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Little Listens is a gentle, immersive podcast for children and families, inviting young listeners to slow down and tune into the living world around them. Each short episode blends storytelling, poetry, and real nature sounds — birdsong, weather, water, and quiet moments — to spark curiosity, calm busy minds, and nurture care for the planet. Created by The Listening Planet, Little Listens is perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, car journeys, or any moment that calls for wonder and presence.

  1. Creaking Giants - The Redwoods

    03/29/2025

    Creaking Giants - The Redwoods

    🌲 CREAKING GIANTS – THE REDWOOD FOREST 🌿✨ Step into the towering redwood forest, where trees as tall as castles have stood for thousands of years, whispering to the wind. Listen—the deep, slow creak of ancient trunks swaying, the soft whoosh of the breeze through the branches, and the tiny voices of creatures hidden high in the treetops. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will discover the magic of the giant redwoods, where a Northern Spotted Owl wakes from its daytime slumber, a tiny tree frog sings from its leafy hiding place, and a flying squirrel glides between the trees like a parachute! But down below, something moves silent as a shadow—a mountain lion passing through the forest, unseen, unheard. As the night settles, the trees groan and creak, swaying gently in the wind, keeping watch over the forest. Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of the fresh forest air… and listen to the Creaking Giants. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go. Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🌲✨

    5 min
  2. Echoes of the Bat Cave

    03/29/2025

    Echoes of the Bat Cave

    Step into the hidden world of the rainforest at night, where the trees whisper, the river flows nearby, and the air hums with thousands of tiny wings. But listen closely - most of these creatures are silent to our ears… until now. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will use a bat detector to uncover the secret sounds of bats! From the Common Vampire Bat with its special heat-sensing nose, to the chattering Greater Spear-nosed Bat, and the nectar-loving Lesser Long-nosed Bat, each species has its own unique call. Glide through the dark with the Little Yellow-shouldered Bat, listen to the White-lined Bat’s musical trills, and discover how the Tent-making Bat builds its own leafy shelter. The rainforest is full of fluttering wings and echoing voices - a world we can only hear if we listen. Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of the cool jungle air… and listen to Echoes of the Bat Cave. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go. Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🦇🌿✨

    6 min
  3. Howl in The Jungle

    03/29/2025

    Howl in The Jungle

    Step into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, where the air is thick and warm, the leaves drip with rain, and the jungle is never, ever silent. Birds chirp, insects buzz, and somewhere in the distance… a deep, echoing howl shakes the treetops. It’s the Howler Monkey, the loudest voice in the jungle! But why does it call so loudly? In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will swing through the trees, following the howler monkey’s booming call, listening as it talks to its family, plays with its friends, and settles in for a cozy nap high above the forest floor. With real rainforest sounds, playful storytelling, and a world teeming with life, Howl in the Jungle invites little ears to slow down, listen deeply, and feel the pulse of the wild. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go. Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures 🎙️ Listen now on Little Listens from The Listening Planet!

    4 min
  4. Howl of The Wolves

    03/29/2025

    Howl of The Wolves

    Step into the frozen wilderness of Canada, where snow blankets the land, the trees stand tall and still, and the air is crisp and cold. But listen—a sound rises in the distance… a long, echoing howl. The wolves are calling. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow a wolf pack on the hunt, moving silent as shadows through the snowy forest. Hear the thunder of caribou hooves, the rush of wind as the chase begins, and the pounding paws of wolves working together. But not every hunt is a success… and the pack must find another way to survive the night. As the moon rises over the frozen forest, the wolves return to their den, their pups warm and safe in the snow. Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of the cold night air… and listen to The Howl of the Wolves. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go. Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🐺❄️✨

    7 min
  5. Monkey Drummer - The Indri

    03/29/2025

    Monkey Drummer - The Indri

    Step into the rainforest of Madagascar, where the air is warm and damp, the trees stretch high, and the jungle hums with life. Birds call, geckos scurry, and then - a long, echoing cry rings through the treetops… In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will listen to the haunting song of the Indri lemurs, also known as the Drumming Monkeys! These giant, black-and-white lemurs leap through the canopy, calling to their families with voices that boom like jungle drums. Follow their powerful jumps, hear the flutter of parrots, the plop of a tiny tree frog, and the soft whoosh of birds soaring overhead. As the morning sun filters through the trees, the Indris sing once more, filling the jungle with their deep, rhythmic calls. Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of the rainforest air… and listen to The Drumming Monkeys. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go. Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🌿🐵🎶

    5 min
  6. Nighttime in The Rainforest

    03/29/2025

    Nighttime in The Rainforest

    🌿 NIGHTTIME IN THE RAINFOREST 🌙✨ Close your eyes and step into the heart of the rainforest at night. The air is warm and damp, the leaves glisten with raindrops, and the jungle is never, ever silent. Listen—the trees creak and whisper as they sway, the frogs croak in the distance, and somewhere, hidden in the shadows, a sneaky jungle cat moves through the undergrowth. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will hear the rainforest come alive after dark, from the soft patter of raindrops tapping on leaves to the mysterious calls of nighttime creatures. The jungle never sleeps—its rhythms hum and pulse through the night, carrying secrets in every rustling branch and every distant call. Can you be still and listen to the song of the rainforest? Take one last deep breath of warm, rainy air… and let the sounds of the jungle carry you away. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go. Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🌿✨

    4 min
  7. Penguin Parade

    03/29/2025

    Penguin Parade

    Zip up your warmest coat and step onto the icy shores of Antarctica, where the snow stretches for miles and the wind hums across the frozen landscape. But listen closely—what’s that sound? A chorus of happy penguin chirps and the soft shuffle of hundreds of tiny feet tapping across the ice… the Penguin Parade has begun! In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the march of the penguins, waddling side to side like tiny tuxedoed travelers. Dive beneath the waves as penguins fly through the water like rocket ships, chasing krill in the icy sea. Then, journey to the heart of the huddle, where penguin parents stand perfectly still, protecting their precious eggs in a warm, feathery embrace. Can you imagine being snuggled up inside a giant penguin cuddle-circle, safe from the Antarctic chill? And if you listen closely, you might even hear the distant, echoing song of a humpback whale, traveling through the frozen air. Wrap yourself in the sounds of Antarctica, where every waddle, splash, and whisper of wind tells a story. 🌨️🎧 Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go. Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures

    2 min
  8. Rain Dance - The Forest Frogs

    03/29/2025

    Rain Dance - The Forest Frogs

    Step into the rainforest, where the trees stretch high, the air hums with life, and something magical is about to begin. The wind is shifting, the animals pause… and then—plop… plop… pitter-patter! The rain has arrived! In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will hear the drumming of raindrops dancing on leaves, the booming of distant thunder, and the joyful songs of frogs as they leap into action! From tiny glass frogs that are almost see-through to red-eyed tree frogs that bounce like trampolines, and giant bullfrogs that croak so deep you can feel it in your belly—each frog has its own special song in the rain’s wild symphony. As the storm fades, the rainforest still hums, the frogs keep singing, and the world glows fresh and green. Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of the rainy jungle air… and listen to the Rain Dance. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go. Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🐸🌧️✨

    5 min
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Little Listens is a gentle, immersive podcast for children and families, inviting young listeners to slow down and tune into the living world around them. Each short episode blends storytelling, poetry, and real nature sounds — birdsong, weather, water, and quiet moments — to spark curiosity, calm busy minds, and nurture care for the planet. Created by The Listening Planet, Little Listens is perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, car journeys, or any moment that calls for wonder and presence.

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    THE LISTENING PLANET
  • Episodes
    28
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    Clean
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