Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

R.A. Spratt
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Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.

  1. FEB 25

    'Odysseus and the Bag of Wind' as told by Nanny Piggins

    When the retired army colonel who lives around the corner (and is deeply in love with Nanny Piggins) asks Derrick not to "let the cat out of the bag", this triggers a discussion about a much worse thing that Odysseus let out of a bag several thousand years ago. If you'd like to pre-order a signed copy of new book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS here's a link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html If you're overseas and you'd like to order a book...

    24 min

  2. FEB 18

    'Huengbu and Nolbu' as told by Nanny Piggins

    When a vindictive game of monopoly leads to financial ruin, a broken leg brings unexpected good fortune in the form of a pumpkin. At least, that's Nanny Piggins' version of events according to her relatives who were there at the time. If you want to pre-order a copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' which goes on sale in March 2025, here's the link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, e...

    20 min

  3. FEB 11

    'Odysseus and the Cyclops' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Nanny Piggins tells the tale of what really happened to Odysseus when she was trapped in a cave with a hungry Cyclops and nothing to defend herself except a jug of chocolate milk. If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, email me at raspratt@nannypiggins.com To order a signed copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' you can go to https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html Booktopia only delivers to Australia and New Zealand, so if y...

    31 min

  4. FEB 4

    Friday Barnes and the Case of the Bunya Bunya Pine

    When the school caretaker is knocked out by a giant pine cone, Friday suspects that something more sinister may have happened. If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, email me at raspratt@nannypiggins.com To order a signed copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' you can go to https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html Booktopia only delivers to Australia and New Zealand, so if you're overseas you can order a bookplate here... ...

    22 min

  5. JAN 28

    'The Woodcutter and the Heavenly Nymph' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Nanny Piggins tells the children why they should always be concerned if their clothes go missing, in case it is a repeat of a traumatic incident that happened to one of her distant relatives in the Olden Korean story days. If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, email me at raspratt@nannypiggins.com To order a signed copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' you can go to https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html Booktopia only del...

    24 min

  6. JAN 21

    'The Salmon of Knowledge' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Nanny Piggins tells the children about her distant Irish relative who derived their super power of wisdom from sucking their thumb. If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, email me at raspratt@nannypiggins.com To order a signed copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' you can go to https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html Booktopia only delivers to Australia and New Zealand, so if you're overseas you can order a bookplate here......

    20 min

  7. JAN 14

    'Odysseus and the Lotus Eaters' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Nanny Piggins begins the story of the Odyssey, starting with the tale of the Lotus Eaters and how they nearly derailed Odysseus' homeward journey with a slice of sticking date pudding. If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, email me at raspratt@nannypiggins.com To order a signed copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' you can go to https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html Booktopia only delivers to Australia and New Zealand, so...

    19 min

  8. JAN 7

    'Odysseus' as told by Nanny Piggins

    After Michael has a strange conversation with the driver of his school bus, Nanny Piggins explains who Odysseus was and how the word 'odyssey' was named after them. If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, email me at raspratt@nannypiggins.com To order a signed copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' you can go to https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html Booktopia only delivers to Australia and New Zealand, so if you're overseas ...

    23 min
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This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.

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  • Creator
    R.A. Spratt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    321
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ยฉ 2025 Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
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    Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

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