Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast
by Josephine Chadwick
From the publisher
Over 500 original short stories for kids! Welcome to Animal Tales, where YOU get to suggest what animals appear in each story. All our short stories are written by Alice or Simon especially for the Animal Tales podcast, and read by me, Josephine.
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Collections Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 68 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 68 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 91 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Works at bedtimeTop12
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- “My kids love the stories but the volume of the ads is jarring every time, especially when listening at bedtime.”
- “They are perfectly calm for bedtime but entertaining enough to be enjoyed at any time of day.”
- Great for car rides9
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- “Our son requests this podcast every single time we’re in the car.”
- “They’re our go to podcasts for car journeys and road trips.”
- Great voices & acting8
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- “The stories are cute, the animals facts informative, and the readers voice is calming.”
- “Josephine is a fabulous narrator as well.”
- Parents enjoy it too4
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- “We love this podcast, it’s something my son and I can enjoy together.”
- “My kids and I have long commutes.”
- Works for mixed ages3
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- “My 7 and 4 year olds both love these stories, and I find them enjoyable, too.”
- “My 5 and 7 year olds listen to them every night as they fall asleep.”
- High production quality2
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- “The stories are so unique and really high quality, I thoroughly enjoy them myself!”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop56
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- “I am Anelyia 10 and I have been listening to this podcast for about a year now and I love all the different stories , I have recently been on holiday to Tanzania for the first t…”
- “My kids love the stories but the volume of the ads is jarring every time, especially when listening at bedtime.”
- Animals & nature35
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- “I am Anelyia 10 and I have been listening to this podcast for about a year now and I love all the different stories , I have recently been on holiday to Tanzania for the first t…”
- “Thanks, Animal Tales!”
- Imagination & creativity11
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- “We love how imaginative the stories are!”
- “The stories are interesting, creative and very engaging.”
- Humor & silliness4
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- “More Dara the capybara pls it’s funny 😁 READ THIS!”
- “The author is creative, entertaining and funny!”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop17
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- “We love learning about new animals from near and far.”
- “The stories are cute, the animals facts informative, and the readers voice is calming.”
- Calming11
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- “They are perfectly calm for bedtime but entertaining enough to be enjoyed at any time of day.”
- “It has given us calm car journeys as he concentrates on it so well!”
- Funny4
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- “More Dara the capybara pls it’s funny 😁 READ THIS!”
- “The author is creative, entertaining and funny!”
- Engaging2
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- “The stories are thoughtful, engaging and very well-written.”
- “The stories are interesting, creative and very engaging.”
- Heartfelt2
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- “The stories are heartwarming, funny, and sprinkled with life lessons.”
- “And the kids love the sweet stories and fun animal facts.”
- Wholesome2
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- “I like that they are creative and clean.”
- “Really wonderful, wholesome stories.”
Who's actually listening
From the 7 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)6
- Early elementary (6-8)3
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About Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Over 500 original short stories for kids! Welcome to Animal Tales, where YOU get to suggest what animals appear in each story. All our short stories are written by Alice or Simon especially for the Animal Tales podcast, and read by me, Josephine. From jungle critters to farm animals, from dinosaurs to dodos, and from unicorns to extraordinary mythical beasts, you can find them all at Animal Tales. With three new stories added every week, they're perfect for car journeys or bedtime – you can even suggest an animal you'd like to hear a story about! Our stories are calm but fun, where kindness and thoughtfulness are often the backbone to each tale. And they're educational too, with informative animal facts after the story about the creatures featured. We've written stories especially for childen across the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Denmark, Netherlands, France, Singapore, and many more – even the Cook Islands in the middle of the Pacific ocean! We love that our stories are enjoyed by so many children and their families every week, all across the globe. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Find out more about us at www.animaltales.uk So sit back, relax, and we'll begin...
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I am Anelyia 10 and I have been listening to this podcast for about a year now and I love all the different stories , I have recently been on holiday to Tanzania for the first time on safari and we saw a lot of animals. Could I please have a. Storie about a lion cheetah and leopard because we saw all of these animals in the wild and I really enjoyed it. Thank you!!!🐆🐆🐆🐆
🐴🐆🐕🐈🐓🐑🦁 · Aug 2026
Ads are too loud
Ads cause a jump scare every time they come on. I am not against ads but this podcast is the only one I listen to where the volume of the ads is exponentially louder than the volume of the podcast. Is it to motivate people to pay for a subscription? My kids love the stories but the volume of the ads is jarring every time, especially when listening at bedtime.
ChristieSP4 · Aug 2026
Kid Podcast Perfection 👌
This podcast is wonderful! The stories are thoughtful, engaging and very well-written. They are perfectly calm for bedtime but entertaining enough to be enjoyed at any time of day. My 7 and 4 year olds both love these stories, and I find them enjoyable, too. We have recently become premium subscribers and the minimal cost is totally worth it. Thanks, Animal Tales!
robotmouthwash · Jun 2026
Family favourite ❤️
Our son requests this podcast every single time we’re in the car. It has given us calm car journeys as he concentrates on it so well! We love how imaginative the stories are! Each one is so different.
I walk, you talk 💫 · Jun 2026
The best kids podcast!
These unique animal tales are the absolute best! My 5 and 7 year olds listen to them every night as they fall asleep. They are entertaining enough for me (the adult), and there are new episodes regularly which is great.
Kickarsekaz · Jun 2026
Can I make a story?
I am Lena (7)I live in Biggleswade in the UK and I want a story about a naked mole rat and a snow leopard 🐆 🐁( can the naked mole rat be called Lena)I love this podcast and I listen to it every day.It is my favourite ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️
🦩🦩🙈🙈💋💋 · Jun 2026
Great for animal lovers
My 5 year old loves these stories! They’re our go to podcasts for car journeys and road trips. She’s mad about animals so loves the huge variety of animals in the stories. We love learning about new animals from near and far. We look forward to new and entertaining stories over the summer!
Galway Mom · Jun 2026
My kiddos love Animal Tales
Every night after we read stories as a family the kids request an animal tale. The stories are cute, the animals facts informative, and the readers voice is calming. An all around win!
AtoZFam · May 2026
Questions parents ask
What age is Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast for?
Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 3–8-year-olds, most often preschool (3-5) and early elementary (6-8).
How long are Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast episodes?
Most episodes run about 18 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast any good?
It holds 4.1 out of 5 from 181 ratings, with 91 written parent reviews, which works out to a B on our scale.
Is Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast appropriate for kids?
Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational, calming, funny.
Where can I listen to Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast?
Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast?
The point that comes up most is "works at bedtime" — mentioned in 12 of the 68 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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Where A Bilby Belongs
Oct 4, 2026 · 18 min
Normally, a bilby lives in a burrow, but this bilby somehow ends up buying a house. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert-free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make these st
PREMIUM TRAILER: Something Fishy
Oct 1, 2026 · 6 min
Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert free Bonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice. We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you’re concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Sp
Clay Creations
Sep 29, 2026 · 18 min
Making dragons out of clay proves to be a lot harder than it looks. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert-free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make these stories we offer a
The Possum Doctor
Sep 27, 2026 · 18 min
A possum has a far busier day off from the hospital than he planned, where nothing seems to go quite right. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert-free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to a
PREMIUM TRAILER: Too Small
Sep 24, 2026 · 5 min
Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert free Bonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice. We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you’re concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Sp
The Case Of The Vanishing Carriage
Sep 22, 2026 · 18 min
In a world of magic and magical creatures, a detective is called upon to solve a mystery. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert-free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make th
The Ankylosaurus Club
Sep 20, 2026 · 18 min
An Ankylosaurus has an impressive club on the end of its tail. The only question is, why are other dinosaurs so interested in it? Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert-free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The
PREMIUM TRAILER: The Carrot Thief
Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min
Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert free Bonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice. We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you’re concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Sp
The Zeedonk Walked On
Sep 15, 2026 · 18 min
A mountain lion meets a zeedonk and decides it would make the perfect dinner. If only the zeedonk would make it easy for him. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert-free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adv
Don't Stop Dancing
Sep 13, 2026 · 18 min
There is one creature in the jungle who just loves to dance, but only he can hear the music. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert-free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make
PREMIUM TRAILER: The Little Kitten And The Fox Knight
Sep 10, 2026 · 6 min
Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert free Bonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice. We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you’re concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Sp
Captain Reptile
Sep 8, 2026 · 18 min
Hoping to earn some extra money, a boy answers an advert about looking after reptiles. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you: All episodes in our catalogue advert-free Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.uk A Note About The Adverts In order to allow us to make these