Solid Gold Story Time

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Once Upon a Podcast (An Introduction to the Value of Heard Word Stories)

This podcast gives an overview of the value of the heard word in stimulating literacy and love of literature in very young children. It is my experience and my conviction that the lifelong love of reading is presaged, stimulated, enhanced and vitalised by the act of hearing audio stories as…

31 Dec 18 min

Jamie Shai and his Superpower

Jamie is a little boy who was born with severe cerebral palsy. His mommy, Lara Nathen, narrates her heartwarming book about his superpower - his smile - that makes all the difference in a world in need of more love and laughter. Jamie's superpower makes all the difference in a…

21 Nov 5 min

(I Can Sing A) Rainbow

(Story Song) (Lullaby) Colour their dreams ... red and yellow and pink and green. Purple and orange and blue. You're probably singing it in your head right now. Play the song at bedtime as a soothing lullaby that will have your baby learning ... and soothed to a peaceful sleep…

28 Aug 4 min

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

(Story Song) You all know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But we bet you've never heard it like this before. Taught to my mother by her mother, we've taught this song to our daughters and their daughters. A classic story song recalled for five generations ... and…

21 Aug 3 min

Woza Mtwana: Groove with Baby

(Story Song) (ECD) From the time your little baby's born, their life is in your hands. You know you've got make them big and strong to meet all of life's demands. So here's a little song to sing when you're giving and caring Some time to dance and time to…

31 Jul 3 min

Eddie the Elephant Shows True Grit

(African Tales) Eddie the Elephant's trunk was too big and his tail was too small, according to the other animals on the school bus. But when the bus broke down one day, Eddie showed true grit. And became the hero of the school. Written and narrated by Lynn Joffe with…

24 Jul 3 min

Miss Molly The Resourceful Hippo

(African Tales) Miss Molly the Hippo loved dancing. Her doting mommy loves her dearly and encourages her to pursue her dreams. Molly is different to the other fish at the swim school who tease her for not being able to compete in their gala. Miss Molly is undetered and discovers…

21 Jul 4 min

Inky Pinky Ponky: The Caring, Sharing Donkey

(African Tales) Inky Pinky Ponky was a selfish donkey ... until one day, at the funfair, he met a pony who was caught in the rain and learned how much fun it was to share his tickets and make a new friend. Written and narrated by Lynn Joffe with music…

10 Jul 4 min

Gina The Lazy Giraffe

(African Tales) Gina is such a lazy giraffe, she never helps her friends on the ground. Until one day, a storm breaks out and she sees how helpful all the other animals are. And changes her tune. This story was written to embody the quality of hard-workingness and is part…

3 Jul 4 min

Cheeky and Chirpy Solve a Crime: A Tale of Problem-Solving

(African Tales) Cheeky and Chirpy are sent to market by their mother. They are accosted along the way by a Robber Duck who steals their seeds and flies away, The chicks are upset. The duck can fly and they cannot. They realise that the seed dropped by Robber Duck have…

26 Jun 3 min

Three Little Fishes

(Story Song) This charming song tells of a mother fish and her babies who are threatened by a wily fox and triumph to swim another day. This story song was taught to Lynn by her mother, who was taught by her mother, who was taught by hers. It's an evergreen…

28 May 3 min

Lenny the Fraidy Cat: A Tale of Courage

(African Tales) A captivating children's story in rhythm, rhyme and song. Lenny is afraid of everything; from noises in the night to his shadow on the wall. Most scary for him is traffic, the cars and buses in the city. One day his mother sends him to visit his grandmother…

24 May 3 min

The Tale of Stingray Charles

(African Tales) Alakazam! Alakazing! The power of your mind is a magical thing ... with these words, Pitterpat the Crazee Caterpillar takes us on an amazing, musical adventure under the sea. Thomas the Jazz Kat and Bliksem da Bone meet a washed-up crooner called Stingray Charles and help him find…

20 May 13 min

Ruby's A-Z of Electricity: Ruby and the Powerpals

(ECD) Created to teach young children about electricity, this rhythm and rhyme tale offers a new look and sound for the alphabet. Ruby teaches her baby brother how electricity savings work in a memorable and fun way.

8 May 5 min

Freddie the Fridge has a Meltdown: Ruby and the Powerpals

(ECD) Ruby sneaks downstairs for a midnight feast and leaves the fridge door wide upon while she makes her choices. Freddy Fridge is very upset about her careless electricity habits and has a complete meltdown. Created to demonstrate electricity savings to young children, this is one of several charming stories…

8 May 4 min

Ruby Gets Into Hot Water: Ruby and the Powerpals

(ECD) Sweet Little Ruby, she just loves to bath. But daydreaming of other watery places, she runs too much hot water ... and Hottie the Hot Tap has a lot to say about it. Created to teach small children about electricity savings, this episode demonstrates the need to save hot…

8 May 3 min

The Night Laaitie Called it a Day: Ruby and the Powerpals

(ECD) Created to teach young children about electricity savings, this charming episode finds Ruby preparing for bed and scared of the dark. She imagines all sorts of strange shapes and, terrified, doesn't want the light switched off. The light comes to life in the persona of Laaitie Lightswitch, who sings…

8 May 4 min

Animal Fair

(Story Song) (ECD) This old music hall song is given fresh life with a carnival barker narrator and a whole bunch of new verses. There's also a simple rhythmic chant at the end of each verse that small children will catch on to real quick. It's a singalong to remember.

9 Apr 2 min