YourClassical Storytime

American Public Media

4.2 (308)
STORIES FOR KIDS
UPDATED BIMONTHLY

Welcome to YourClassical 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.

NOV 1

'Millions of Cats'

What happens when an old man goes out on a trip to find his wife the perfect cat and returns with far too many mouths to feed? Find out in ‘Millions of Cats,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Alex Simpson, music by Bohuslav Martinú, and illustrations and story by Wanda Gág.

7 min
OCT 1

‘Two Frogs’

What happens when two frogs, one from Kyoto and the other from Osaka, decide to travel the rest of Japan and cross paths along the way? Find out in ‘Two Frogs,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Aerin O’Malley, illustrations by Mia Jennings and Japanese classical music.

6 min
SEP 1

‘Fall in Love With Your Brain’

Who needs to prepare for winter when you can play all day during the other seasons? But is it possible to have too much fun? Find out in ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Scott Blankenship, illustrations by Mia Jennings and music by Antonio Vivaldi.

5 min
AUG 1

‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’

Who needs to prepare for winter when you can play all day during the other seasons? But is it possible to have too much fun? Find out in ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Scott Blankenship, illustrations by Mia Jennings and music by Antonio Vivaldi.

8 min
JUL 1

‘A Dog of Mars’

Transported mysteriously to Mars, our hero John Carter meets a weird ten-legged companion. But is this strange creature a friend or foe? Find out in ‘A Dog of Mars,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – with storytelling by Randy Salas, illustrations by E.J. Thompson and music by Gustav Holst.

9 min
JUN 1

‘The Wind and the Sun’

What if the wind and the sun had a friendly competition to see which one was the strongest? That’s exactly what happens in ‘The Wind and the Sun,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – with storytelling by Julie Amacher, illustrations by Nancy Carlson and music by Ludwig van Beethoven.

6 min
MAY 1

‘The Turtle and the Flute’

When a turtle finds a flute on the rainforest floor, she opens up a world of possibilities! But what happens when a curious stranger hears her play? Find out in ‘The Turtle and the Flute,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Ines Guanchez, Brazilian music and illustrations by E.J. Thompson.

8 min
APR 1

‘The Wish Fish’

What happens when a fisherman catches a magical fish that grants wishes? You might be surprised when it comes to ‘The Wish Fish’ — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Scott Blankenship, music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and illustrations by Mia Jennings.

8 min

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Julie Amacher

Host

4.2

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308 Ratings

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09/28/2023

Tavie Basarich

Hey guys,I love how you do this podcast and I love it!🕌⛪️🕍🏛I would appreciate it if you would NOT take away any of the stories from the podcast, please? Because I love the podcast and the voice makes me smile and I feel so sleepy.🌉🎑🌠🌃🌌🧘🏼‍♀️🛌🚿
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Oct 2

🔥DaylinR65🔥

Keep up the amazing work guys and I hope you have a wonderful time in making these awesome episodes 🥳🤩🥰😍😘😱🤗👍🏻👱🏼‍♀️
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aug 3

weerfcgyhby

I ❤️ IT!!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤 🍩🍿🍪🌰🥜🍬🍭🍮🧁🍰🎂🥧🍦🍨🍢🍡🍧🥮🍺🥤🍾 it’s just good! Even though my parents don’t let me listen it! 🥺😡😢☹️🥶😠😳
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08/14/2023

tara starlong

This is the best story podcast ever😇 I hope you can read Alice’s adventures in Wonderland tomorrow

Welcome to YourClassical 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.