Hat Business: Fun Stories for Kids

Ruby Kay
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  • STORIES FOR KIDS
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Hat Business: Stories for Kids is a funny, heartwarming kids podcast packed with short adventures, silly moments, and gentle life lessons. Perfect for ages 4–8 (and grown-ups who pretend they’re not listening but totally are). Each episode whisks your child into a world of silly stories, big feelings, and playful learning with Ruby and her magical bucket hat leading the way. From backyard cubby builds to banana bandits and talking animals, Hat Business helps kids learn about kindness, resilience, and imagination through bite-sized, screen-free fun. Whether you’re on a long car ride, at bedtime, or just need five minutes of giggles, this is the kids podcast for silly stories, big adventures, and lots of laughs. Best for ages 4–9 Short, funny episodes | Big feelings | Big yawns | Sun-safe life lessons Want more Hat Business? Visit https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ for free colouring, extra content, and to join the Hat Business Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. MAR 19

    Who Stole the Vegemite Toast?! Kids Mystery Story

    Cooooyeeee! Something’s gone VERY wrong… Ruby’s Vegemite toast has disappeared! Enter Banjo the Cluearoo 🦘 a clever detective kangaroo on a mission to crack the case. In this fun and engaging kids mystery story, Ruby sets up the case before Banjo investigates a lineup of suspicious (and very cute) suspects. Who took the toast? And why?! Perfect for kids aged 4–8, this episode is great for bedtime, quiet time, car rides, or sparking imagination, while introducing problem-solving, curiosity, and playful storytelling. This is a special bonus detective adventure from the Hat Business universe with more stories like this available inside the Hat Business Club. (Silly Business) 🎧 Join Hat Business Club for instant access to more exclusive kids detective stories and adventures. If your child loves funny kids stories, mystery adventures, talking animals, and interactive storytelling, they’ll love Banjo the Cluearoo. See the full animation of Banjo The Cluearoo: Who Stole the Vegemite Toast?! on our youtube channel. Love Ruby and Hat? Get secret episodes, exclusive sleep stories, and mindful episodes Join the adventure at https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

  2. MAR 5

    The Guests! When Aunty & Uncle Visit | Kids Podcast

    Ruby’s house suddenly fills with suitcases… and The Guests. 🧳🏡 If your child loved this story, share Hat Business with a friend who has curious little ears. When Ruby’s Aunty and Uncle arrive all the way from Victoria, everything feels a little different. The couch is taken. The house is louder. And Hat is very curious about what happens when visitors stay for a while. In this playful Hat Business adventure, Ruby discovers that having guests can feel exciting, strange, funny… and sometimes a little squishy. Through spying missions, giggles, and curious questions, Ruby learns that sharing your space can also mean sharing stories, laughs, and brand new memories. Perfect for kids navigating family visits, holidays with relatives, and changes in routine, this episode blends humour, imagination, and gentle social-emotional learning in a way kids and parents will both love. Explore More Hat Business Adventures 👉 Website & Bonus Stories 👉 Watch Hat Business on YouTube 👉 Follow the Adventure on Instagram 👉 Follow the Adventure on Facebook 🎧 More Ruby & Hat Stories New episodes every Friday. Hat Business: kids podcasts, bedtime stories, Australian kids podcast, preschool stories, family podcast for kids, stories about visiting relatives, social emotional learning for kids, car ride listening, curious little minds. Love Ruby and Hat? Get secret episodes, exclusive sleep stories, and mindful episodes Join the adventure at https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  3. FEB 5

    The Wobbly Bridge

    Ruby and Hat discover a rickety old bridge swinging high above a rushing creek… and it definitely wasn’t built for wobblers. To reach the other side, they’ll need teamwork, steady feet, and a big dose of courage. But every step creaks. Every plank wiggles. And something splashy might be waiting below… Will they turn back — or wobble their way across? A fun, giggle-filled adventure about bravery, problem-solving, and backing yourself when things feel scary. Perfect for kids aged 4–8 who love interactive stories, sound effects, and shouting advice at the speakers. Pop on your hat and help Ruby cross the bridge. Want more Hat adventures? Jump into Hat Business World for bonus episodes and games. Grown-ups can find it at hatbusiness.com.au. Plus watch the animated adventures on YouTube. Just search Hat Business. Love Ruby and Hat? Get secret episodes, exclusive sleep stories, and mindful episodes Join the adventure at https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  4. JAN 29

    Ruby Starts School (and Meets the Learning Hat)

    Ruby is starting school. Which is exciting. And brave. And a little bit enormous. Hat wants to come. But this is a school adventure Ruby has to do on her own. So Ruby heads off with a wobbly tummy and a big deep breath and at school she meets someone very special: Mrs Hat — the Learning Hat. Mrs Hat helps Ruby learn something very important: how to write her name. Not perfectly. But bravely. When Ruby gets home, she can’t wait to tell Hat everything — about her first day and the Learning Hat who helped her find her brave. This is a warm, funny, heart-full story about first days, growing up, and discovering you can do big things even when the people you love can’t come with you. Perfect for little people starting school and the big people holding their hands. For more Ruby and Hat adventures, visit hatbusiness.com.au or find us on YouTube. Love Ruby and Hat? Get secret episodes, exclusive sleep stories, and mindful episodes Join the adventure at https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min

  5. JAN 27

    Ollie the Owl and the Mistake Moment

    Spilled pencils? Tripped shoelaces? The dreaded “uh-oh” moments at school? Don’t worry Ruby, Hat, and Ollie the Owl are here to show that mistakes aren’t disasters, they’re secret superpowers for your brain! Perfect for little learners, big feelings, and anyone who needs a sprinkle of courage (and giggles). Find more bonus stories and SEL fun at HatBusiness.com.au and subscribe for full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Love Ruby and Hat? Get secret episodes, exclusive sleep stories, and mindful episodes Join the adventure at https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

  6. JAN 26

    Popcorn legs. Buzzy tummies. Big exciting feelings!

    Today, Ruby wakes up with a body full of excitement that just won’t sit still. Her legs feel like popcorn, her thoughts are racing, and everything feels a bit… too much. With the gentle help of Ollie (and Hat, of course), she learns that excitement isn’t something to get rid of — it’s something you can hold gently so your body can keep up. This cosy, playful story helps kids learn how to: ✨ Notice when their body feels too buzzy ✨ Understand what excitement feels like inside ✨ Use a simple calming technique to slow things down ✨ Regulate big feelings without squashing the good ones Perfect for: Morning routines before schoolCar ridesKids who feel everything BIGAnd little bodies that sometimes go faster than their feelings can handle 🧠 Social-Emotional Learning focus: Excitement, emotional regulation, body awareness 🧢 Hat Business is a fun, gentle kids podcast helping children understand their feelings, build emotional skills, and feel safe with big emotions. Love Ruby and Hat? Get secret episodes, exclusive sleep stories, and mindful episodes Join the adventure at https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

  7. JAN 25

    Starting School Feelings: Breathe In. Breathe Out. They’ve Got This

    Got a kiddo with a tummy full of fizz, flaps, and what ifs before school? Totally normal. Very human. In this Hat Business episode, Ruby, Hat, and the ever-wise Ollie the Owl unpack those buzzy first-day feelings and gently flip them into confidence with breathing tricks, kind thoughts, and a reminder that bravery isn’t about not being scared… it’s about going anyway. Perfect for the night-before jitters, the morning car ride, or that moment when the shoes are on but the feelings are BIG. Breathe in. Breathe out. They’ve got this. And so do you. ✨ Find more bonus stories and SEL fun at HatBusiness.com.au and subscribe for full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Love Ruby and Hat? Get secret episodes, exclusive sleep stories, and mindful episodes Join the adventure at https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

  8. JAN 24

    Ollie the Owl and the Playground Pause

    Big playground, big noise, little pause and that’s okay. Join Ruby, Hat, and Ollie the Owl as they gently explore school shyness, social confidence, and how watching first can be a brave and clever way to make friends. A calming SEL story for kids about starting school, making friends, and feeling confident in your own time. Find more bonus stories and SEL fun at HatBusiness.com.au and subscribe for full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Love Ruby and Hat? Get secret episodes, exclusive sleep stories, and mindful episodes Join the adventure at https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
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Hat Business: Stories for Kids is a funny, heartwarming kids podcast packed with short adventures, silly moments, and gentle life lessons. Perfect for ages 4–8 (and grown-ups who pretend they’re not listening but totally are). Each episode whisks your child into a world of silly stories, big feelings, and playful learning with Ruby and her magical bucket hat leading the way. From backyard cubby builds to banana bandits and talking animals, Hat Business helps kids learn about kindness, resilience, and imagination through bite-sized, screen-free fun. Whether you’re on a long car ride, at bedtime, or just need five minutes of giggles, this is the kids podcast for silly stories, big adventures, and lots of laughs. Best for ages 4–9 Short, funny episodes | Big feelings | Big yawns | Sun-safe life lessons Want more Hat Business? Visit https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/ for free colouring, extra content, and to join the Hat Business Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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