YourClassical Storytime
by American Public Media
From the publisher
Welcome to YourClassical Storytime from American Public Media, offering classic stories with a classical twist.
Good for
Collections YourClassical Storytime landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 28 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 28 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 42 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Works at bedtimeTop4
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- “They all like it but my 3 and 5 year olds request it every night at bedtime.”
- “😂 My 3 year old insists on listening to Goldilocks every light for bedtime.”
- Great voices & acting3
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- “The music is beautiful and calming and the storytellers do such a great job we love all their voices.”
- “maybe the music should be at a lower volume than the narrator..”
- Parents enjoy it too2
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- “Our family has grown up with this podcast over the last few years.”
- Works for mixed ages2
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- “They all like it but my 3 and 5 year olds request it every night at bedtime.”
- “I love all of the Stories.this podcast is good for all ages .”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop21
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- “The stories are lovely.”
- “It’s so cute, has fun+funny stories, but one prob.”
- Original songs & music12
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- “The classical music selections as soundtrack to the stories are perfection.”
- “My three young children absolutely love these stories and the music featured in them.”
- Imagination & creativity2
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- “There are so many amazing classics out there to share with our children, why choose these lame stories that lack substance and spark little to no wonder/imagination.”
- “What a beautiful and creative way to tell a story, and not to mention way to introduce classical music and composers!”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- CalmingTop2
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- “The music is beautiful and calming and the storytellers do such a great job we love all their voices.”
- “I love the story’s because they are so calming I listen to them every night Ps.”
Who's actually listening
From the 6 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)5
- Babies & toddlers2
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
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About YourClassical Storytime
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
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.
Parent reviews (42)
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Love storytime
This is the best story podcast ever😇 I hope you can read Alice’s adventures in Wonderland tomorrow
tara starlong · May 2026
We miss you!!!
Our family has grown up with this podcast over the last few years. The stories are lovely. Personally, I prefer their modern renditions on the sometimes archaic themes of “classical” stories. The classical music selections as soundtrack to the stories are perfection. Please come back!
RamaLlamaMama64 · Dec 2025
Love story’s
I love listening to story’s and this podcast is PERFECT!!!!!!!❤️❤️😍😍😍❤️😍♥️🧡💛💚💙💜!!!!!!!!!! Love the Cinderella story!!!!!
JaxxyMoth · Feb 2025
Love it!
Love this pod. It’s so cute, has fun+funny stories, but one prob. Plz delete, “Goose, goose, baby goose”. It is Inappropriate to younger kids, bc, 1. The man mentions his HUSBAND once, 2. The geese are homosexual. Thanks!
Johnsodl · Feb 2025
😍
I am Jennifer R65 also I feel soooooo relieved and sleepy because of this 😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🥰🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Draa2.0 · Dec 2024
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I ❤️ IT!!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤 🍩🍿🍪🌰🥜🍬🍭🍮🧁🍰🎂🥧🍦🍨🍢🍡🍧🥮🍺🥤🍾 it’s just good! Even though my parents don’t let me listen it! 🥺😡😢☹️🥶😠😳
weerfcgyhby · Aug 2024
Indoctrination
You think it’s a cutesy podcast for your kid and then stories about homosexual geese come up. Don’t force this upon parents and kids. This has nothing to do with classical stories. Not everyone’s on the woke train. Won’t be listening anymore.
Lukukjansns · Jul 2023
Disappointing- No more classical stories.
Wow. This podcast was originally a great source for CLASSICAL stories. In 2023 something happened and they started telling their own stories. What a MASSIVE disappointment and false advertising. We will no longer listen. You need to change the name of the podcast as you no longer tell classical stories.
Paigecg · Jul 2023
Questions parents ask
What age is YourClassical Storytime for?
YourClassical Storytime doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 1–5-year-olds, most often preschool (3-5) and babies & toddlers.
How long are YourClassical Storytime episodes?
Most episodes run about 8 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is YourClassical Storytime any good?
It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 336 ratings, with 42 written parent reviews, which works out to a B on our scale.
Is YourClassical Storytime appropriate for kids?
YourClassical Storytime is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as calming.
Where can I listen to YourClassical Storytime?
YourClassical Storytime is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend YourClassical Storytime?
The point that comes up most is "works at bedtime" — mentioned in 4 of the 28 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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'Franklin the Frog'
May 31, 2025 · 5 min
Get ready to move and gallop in ‘Toroi Bandi,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime featuring traditional Mongolian folk music and original illustration and animation by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom.
'Toroi Bandi'
Apr 30, 2025 · 6 min
Get ready to move and gallop in ‘Toroi Bandi,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime featuring traditional Mongolian folk music and original illustration and animation by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom.
'A Visit to the Aquarium'
Mar 31, 2025 · 3 min
What happens when a foolish young man is gifted a magical horse with fantastical powers? Find out in 'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by E.J. Thompson, and music by Aida Isakova and Nikolai Medtner.
'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse'
Feb 28, 2025 · 10 min
What happens when a foolish young man is gifted a magical horse with fantastical powers? Find out in 'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by E.J. Thompson, and music by Aida Isakova and Nikolai Medtner.
'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'
Feb 1, 2025 · 11 min
What happens when three Billy Goats Gruff run out of food to munch on their mountainside? Will they dare go up against the evil troll, who's blocking the way to a field filled with delicious green grass and sweet clover? See what musical surprises await in the YourClassical Storytime episode 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff,' featuring music from Bedrich Smetana and art by Nancy Carlson!
'Sometimes You Barf'
Dec 31, 2024 · 4 min
Everyone barfs once in a while. Right? Find out how to deal with this awkward fact of life in Nancy Carlson's hilarious story 'Sometimes You Barf' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Scott Blankenship and music by Sergei Prokofiev.
'Why Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves'
Nov 30, 2024 · 5 min
An injured little bird needs to find a safe home, but will the trees of the forest come to her rescue? Find out in the charming tale ‘Why Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Valerie Kahler, illustrations by Nancy Carlson and music by Mihály Hajdú.
'Millions of Cats'
Oct 31, 2024 · 7 min
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.
‘Two Frogs’
Sep 30, 2024 · 6 min
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.
‘Fall in Love With Your Brain’
Aug 31, 2024 · 5 min
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.
‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’
Jul 31, 2024 · 8 min
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.
‘A Dog of Mars’
Jun 30, 2024 · 9 min
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.