The Jar of Olives-Storytelling Podcast for Kids
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

The Jar of Olives-Storytelling Podcast for Kids

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 24, 202613 min

A folktale from Iraq about a clever little boy who sees one of his neighbors trying to deceive another neighbor who left his gold coins with him for safe keeping while he was gone. An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10. (duration - 15 minutes) We have suspended our Patreon platform for now. But, you can receive all of this month's coloring sheets by signing up for my newsletter and you will also receive some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read. Sing up for free now at www.j...

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Do you remember that earlier this month we does story about an animal called a mouse

who'd rescued him from danger?

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Do you remember that earlier this month we does story about an animal called a mouse deer who was called upon to judge an astic crocodile for the way he treated a buffalo who'd rescued him from danger? What do you think makes a good judge?

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What qualities do they have to have, do you think? Hello everyone, I'm Kathleen Pelle. Welcome to Journey with Story. Today we have another story, this time from Iraq, about a little boy who was called upon

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to be a judge. After listening, you might have some more ideas about what qualities it takes to be a good judge. Now don't forget Mums and Dars, if you haven't already done so, please can you take a

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