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A story and a song: musical stories for children

A story and a song: musical stories for children

Tanya Batt and Peter Forster

Performance storyteller Tanya Batt and Musician Peter Forster share a collection of musical stories for young children from the Batt Cave.Tall tales of friendships, food and fun that are guaranteed to delight and have you singing along with their catchy refrains. Quirky, wholesome stories that fill you with hope that perseverance will be rewarded, friendship is paramount, vegetables can save your life and even great sadness passes. A story and a song - because words and music they belong!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - My Dad's a Dragon Catcher

My Dad's a Dragon Catcher

A story and a song: musical stories for children

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08/17/23 • 16 min

Tanya tells another of her own wonderful picture book stories about a boy who tells all his friends his Dad is a Dragon Catcher... is he really ? You can purchase copies of the book here https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop/p/my-dads-a-dragon-catcher

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - The story of how bats came to be (Scary story)

The story of how bats came to be (Scary story)

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05/18/23 • 13 min

Bat lamb snuggles up to listen to a scary story from the Cree First Nations people of Canada explaining how bats originated.

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - A Story-song about a clever Taylor

A Story-song about a clever Taylor

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05/10/23 • 8 min

Tanya and Pete have been commissioned to write a song for Junk to Funk... a recycled fashion show on Waiheke island. This is the result... a song that is a re-telling of an old story about a Taylor who keeps recycling the suit he made in ever smaller garments until......

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - Why mosquitos buzzzzzzz

Why mosquitos buzzzzzzz

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11/02/23 • 29 min

This delightfull story from Africa has been a part of Tanya's story telling since very early in her career as a full time weaver of magical tales.
It tells of how mosquitos ended up with that annoying whine we sometimes hear in the night.

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - Lady from Brewster song and an apple dumpling story

Lady from Brewster song and an apple dumpling story

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02/10/22 • 19 min

Tanya and Peter welcome the New Year into the Batt cave story telling club with a fun sing along song "The Old Lady from Brewster".
Then comes an inspirational story about trading plums for apples to make apple dumplings. Yum!

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - The hat seller and the monkeys

The hat seller and the monkeys

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10/24/24 • 14 min

Tanya and Pete have been celebrating Mad Hatters Day at a friends Birthday party, and decided to tell the Popular Indian story about a hat seller and his meeting with a group of very mischievous monkeys.
They brought along a selection of colourful hats ... and a song to go with the story too.

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - A Christmas and New Year special from the Batt Cave

A Christmas and New Year special from the Batt Cave

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12/30/23 • 14 min

It's that special time of year again!!
Tanya, Pete and Batt lamb are here with two new Christmas songs they have written to celebrate the Southern Hemisphere Christmas and New Year in New Zealand with all that means... Hot summer days, fresh plums and strawberries, swimming at the beach.
It's also a time for family, remembering those we love and those who have passed and are with us in spirit.
Wishing you all a positive and happy 2024!!!

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - A new story song and childrens original story ideas.

A new story song and childrens original story ideas.

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02/02/23 • 11 min

Tanya and Pete sing a cool new story song, then join with members of the Batt Cave to find suggestions for an original story that Tanya will create for next months Batt Cave evening.... I think an exploding sheep was mentioned!

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - Six have tricks: a story of the Pleiades Star Cluster

Six have tricks: a story of the Pleiades Star Cluster

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07/07/22 • 18 min

Six have tricks is a magical story from Denmark about six brothers and how the Pleiades Star Cluster came into being.

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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A story and a song: musical stories for children - Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle

Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle

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05/02/24 • 24 min

The Batt Cave kicks off tonight with a song about air and then Tanya and Pete share a Gluscabi story that comes from the Abenaki first nations of America people. In this story Gluscabi's curiosity and frustration with the wind lead him to meet Wouchowsen, the mighty wind eagle where he learns that what often frustrates us, can also make us strong.

You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop
Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
Or if you are an educator for children 0 - 8 years subscribe to 'Batt on the Mat' - a monthly online, professional development storytelling and arts programme
https://imagined-worlds.net/batt-on-the-mat
And finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a donation to support what we do here https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027
Kia Ora!

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How many episodes does A story and a song: musical stories for children have?

A story and a song: musical stories for children currently has 105 episodes available.

What topics does A story and a song: musical stories for children cover?

The podcast is about Kids & Family, Music, Podcasts and Stories For Kids.

What is the most popular episode on A story and a song: musical stories for children?

The episode title 'My Dad's a Dragon Catcher' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A story and a song: musical stories for children?

The average episode length on A story and a song: musical stories for children is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of A story and a song: musical stories for children released?

Episodes of A story and a song: musical stories for children are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of A story and a song: musical stories for children?

The first episode of A story and a song: musical stories for children was released on Feb 4, 2022.

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