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A story and a song: musical stories for childrenHare brings Light - a midwinter story from SiberiaSend us a textIn the second half of the Batt-Cave from Sweden where the days are long and full of light, Tanya, Pete and Batt-lamb share a story from Siberia about how hare brought light to a very dark world - a story for those experiencing the southern mid winter. Pete also shares a small refrain from a Swedish 70's classic all about summer and picking smöltron (wild strawberries) that was written by Mats Paulson. This song was taught to us by two Swedish women whom we met on our travels that we shared the str...
2025-07-2420 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenSalt on a Magpie's Tail - a special podcast from SwedenSend us a textTanya, Pete and Batt-lamb continue on their world storytelling adventure and are joined in Sweden by Greger (and Lena) who are long time fans of the Batt- Cave. This story is musical remake of a traditional Swedish folktale about making your wishes come true. Greger's wish comes true on this podcast - he and Batt-lamb sing a duet 'Baa, baa vita lamb' - the swedish version of 'Baa, baa black sheep.'You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live...
2025-07-1732 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenHappy Just Where They Are - a story with Xanthe Gresham KnightSend us a textThis episode was recorded in Sutri, Italy with the wonderful UK storyteller Xanthe Gresham - Knight. (Tanya and Xanthe were on their way to FEST - the Federation of European Storytellers Conference).Batt-lamb is thrilled to help Xanthe tell a story with a sheep in it, and three other animals who set out to seek a holy man to help with their coughs. Turns out that companionship is a cure all for many ailments. You can find out more about Xanthe's wonderful storytelling and other projects here
2025-06-2626 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenStories from Singapore Part 2Send us a textThis is the second part of our podcast from Singapore with Singaporian storyteller Mindy Neo. Tanya shares the story of the Hindu elephant headed god Ganesha after a visit to a local Hindu temple in Joo Chiat, the 2nd oldest in Singapore.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2025-06-1213 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenStories from Singapore Part 1Send us a textTanya, Pete and Batt- lamb are out in the world having an adventure and their first stop was Singapore where we met some of the local storytellers who are part of the Storytelling Association of Singapore. Mindy Neo is a member of the association and joined us to share a local story about the island Palau Ubin but not before we got into a bit of singing songs from Singapore and Waiheke respectively.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the...
2025-06-0517 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA Taiwanese folktale about the mountain Ban Pi ShanSend us a textThis Taiwanese story tells why the mountain called Ban Pin Shan – the half faced mountain is the shape it is. It all starts with an old man who arrives selling delicious dumplings but the dumplings prove to be more than a yummy treat.As usual Tanya weaves her story magic (in a slightly forgetful way!)You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if...
2025-05-2217 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenTwo Stories!! 'Oni Wa Soto' & 'The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly'.Send us a textIn this big double bill episode, Tanya, with a lot of help from Batt Lamb (and Pete), tells a story that centres around the Japanese celebration, Setsubun - the Japanese bean throwing festival. In early February, in anticipation of Spring, people drive out bad luck and the oni (demons) associated with it, to welcome in the new. This version of the story comes from storyteller Cathy Spagnoli, who has now passed, and was told to her by a Japanese friend.Then in a similar vein comes the old story song about a...
2025-05-0827 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenGrandma Bear and the two rainbowsSend us a textThis story is an adaptation of a Chinese story about Grandma Bear, who is not feeling well and has taken to her bed. All her friends: Fox, Pig and Uncle Frog come to help her and she share her dream of a healing rainbow.Then Tanya and Pete finish off by singing a lullaby in te reo Māori called 'Moe Moe Pēpē'.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at...
2025-04-1711 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Pedlar of SwaffhamSend us a textStaying on the bridge theme, Tanya and Pete share the old English nursery rhyme, 'London Bridge in Falling down' with all it's verses, documenting the many different faces of this famous bridge.Then they tell the story of a Pedlar (poor seller of second hand things) who has a recurring dream that if he travels to London Bridge great riches will be his. A story about what happens when you are brave and crazy enough to follow your dreams!!You can find our audios and books to p...
2025-04-0318 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Rainbow Bridge StorySend us a textJoin Tanya, Pete and Bat Lamb for stories and songs about rainbows. The story today is from the First Nations, Chumash people who are the original people of the Californian coastal area. It tells of a magical Rainbow bridge created by the earth goddess Hutash that once stretched between the island of Limuw/Santa Cruz (where the Chumash originated from) and mainland California. You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko...
2025-03-2717 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe story telling stoneSend us a textTonight Tanya and Pete tell a story from The Seneca Native American Nation. It's the story of how in the beginning there were no stories... until stories began to be told from an unusual source.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2025-03-1320 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Welsh DragonSend us a textIt's St David's Day and the Batt Cave are celebrating with a dragon story from Wales about a mean Ruler and a Father-less boy. Dragons will be involved for sure!Also Tanya is celebrating the release of her new book Seasonal storytelling, with a hat song from one of the many songs and stories in the book...Enjoy!!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers ...
2025-03-0623 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenBaby Snake and Baby MouseSend us a textContinuing the Snake theme it being the year of the snake... Tanya and Pete start off by introducing Samuel the Snake, and they sing a snake song with some rhyming questions. Then Tanya tells a cute story about a baby snake and a baby mouse who meet by surprise.... What will Happen??You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you a...
2025-02-2028 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA Story Sack from KoreaSend us a textIt's the first Batt Cave of the New Year, in fact it's two New Year Celebrations... The Gregorian and the Chinese New Year as well.As it is the Chinese year of the Snake, Tanya and Pete share a story that has snakes in it from Korea about a man who has a sack full of stories but is reluctant to share them... I think the Stories have other ideas!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live...
2025-02-1126 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe most beautiful soundSend us a textIt's New Year in the Batt Cave and Tanya, Pete and Batt lamb start off with a Thankyou song to remember all the things we are grateful for.... then members of the Batt Cave share what they are grateful for over the past year. Tanya then tells a lovely story about a king who decides to hold a competition to find the most beautiful sound there is.... there are many contenders.....You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join t...
2025-01-0926 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Gingerbread ManSend us a textWith Christmas nearly upon us we in the Batt Cave bring you a New Zealand take on the Classic Gingerbread Man story... of course Bat-lamb manages to get a starring role! It's a rocking and rolling story to move along to.Then we finish off with a Christmas song we wrote last Christmas "Waiting for this day to begin".Merry Christmas!!! Tanya, Pete and Bat-LambYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave...
2024-12-1220 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA Christmas decoration story to dance toSend us a textWe're on the countdown to Christmas and Tanya, Batt Lamb and Pete start off the Batt Cave with presents of the imaginary kind - a fun musical game for everyone.Then Tanya tells a story about magic decorations on the Christmas tree that come to life when no one is looking. It's an upbeat musical story that the children will have fun dancing to that is featured in Tanya's new book for teachers/parents 'Seasonal Storytelling' which is available to pre order now.You can find our audios and books to...
2024-12-0523 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenCuckoo... A Mexican Folk TaleSend us a textTanya and Pete, along with children on Waiheke, have just been celebrating the arrival of Migratory birds on our shores. These include the Bar-Tailed Godwit/Kuaka which has made the loooong journey from western Alaska to New Zealand for a summer holiday and the Shining Cuckoo called the Pīpīwharauroa, which has flown from Indonesia/Bismarck Archipelago to have it's young. Like all cuckoos the Pīpīwharauroa lays it's egg in another birds nest (Grey Warbler/Riroriro).So to celebrate the cuckoo Tanya tells a Mexican folk tale that connects the...
2024-10-3114 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe hat seller and the monkeysSend us a textTanya 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-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are an educator...
2024-10-2414 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Firebird : part 1 of 2Send us a textThis week in the Bat Cave Tanya , Pete and Bat lamb present part 1 of a Russian story about an Old man who discovers a magical feather. He has a great friend in his horse and together they face many challenges the Tsar (who is not a very nice bloke!) puts to them.Be sure to tune in next week for the exciting conclusion to this Wonder Tale!!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave st...
2024-10-1027 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA Butterfly story and songSend us a textTanya bought some felt butterflies in Australia and got inspired to sing this butterfly song and tell the story of the magical transformation butterflies undergo.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd finally, if...
2024-09-2612 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenSoup from a stoneSend us a textOn the teams epic recent trip to Australia Tanya and Pete were invited to Mintara in South Australia to tell stories for a grown up audience on the theme of community and the links we all share with those around us. This was one of the stories told... a well known traditional story called Soup from a stone, about a traveller who comes to a town and proceeds to cook soup with a stone... the locals are very intrigued!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds...
2024-09-1916 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenOnly Me.... Beth and the FaerySend us a textTanya, Pete and Batt lamb have just got back from a month touring and performing in Australia. They start off with a spring song to celebrate spring arriving here in New Zealand, and then tell an old English story about a girl Beth who stays up one night and meets a Faery.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are an educator for c...
2024-09-1223 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenMikku and the TreesSend us a textIt's the middle of winter in New Zealand and it's the best time to plants trees... Tanya and Pete have just planted thirty plus trees and wanted to celebrate the wonder of trees in the Batt Cave this week. They start off with a song about trees in the garden, then they sing a traditional English tune used to Wassail (Celebrate) the apple trees that comes from the West Country in England where Peter grew up..Finally they tell a story from Estonia about a man Called Mikku who sets out t...
2024-08-0126 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenMatariki Star songs and the story of TāwhirimāteaSend us a textTanya and Pete share more Matariki songs about some of the stars in the Matariki Cluster and then tell a very poignant story from the Māori tradition about Tāwhirimātea, the God of te hau/ the wind and how Matariki came to be in the sky.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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 'Ba...
2024-07-1118 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenChicken LickenSend us a textTanya tells an energetic and fun version of this popular tale, about Chicken Licken who gets hit on the head by a falling acorn and thinks the sky is falling... then sets off to tell the KingYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2024-06-0618 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenMr Fox's sackSend us a textTanya and Pete have dressed up to go to a party, and as Tanya is dressed as a fox , they have decided to tell a traditional English story about a certain Mr Fox and his sack.... I wonder what is in the sack??You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2024-05-3027 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenGluscabi and the Wind EagleSend us a textThe 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-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/t...
2024-05-1624 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenGluscabi and the Wind EagleThe 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-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are a...
2024-05-0224 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Giant TurnipSend us a textAnother of the Batt Caves's harvest stories: Tanya tells a story from Russia about a farmer and his struggles to harvest a Giant Turnip from his land. You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd f...
2024-04-1813 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Farmer and the BoggartSend us a textStill on the theme of Harvest time: Tanya tells an English story about a Farmer and his dealings with the boggart... an old mischievous spirit set on causing trouble.Then they follow up with another old harvest song... Oats, peas, beans and barley grow... except Tanya substitutes produce thats ready to harvest in our garden... Apples, Feijoas and Kumara.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers ...
2024-04-1123 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenEaster Harvest TimeSend us a textIts Easter in the Batt Cave and in New Zealand that means Harvest time in the garden.Tanya, Batt Lamb and Pete have fun with the Batt cave participants identifying produce fresh from the garden and singing a Harvest song... Hip Hip Hip the harvest home!!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2024-04-0412 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Singing SackSend us a textTanya tells this story from Andalusia in Spain to the Batt Cave about a young girl who looses her necklace.Be warned that it is a bit of a scary story with a mean Ogre with a bad attitude in it!!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2024-03-1422 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe ant and the grasshopperSend us a textAesop is credited with several hundred fables: hot from the Batt Cave comes this tale of the ant who is industrious and hard working, and the grasshopper who takes a more laid back approach. In a first for Pete he not only plays the music but also plays the part of the grasshopper! Tanya takes on the role of the ant with her usual mastery of unusual voices.A twist to the story is introduced by asking the Batt Cave audience how they think the story should end....Enjoy!!You...
2024-03-0715 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA story about the Chinese Zodiac AnimalsSend us a textIt's the time of the Chinese New Year , so Tanya and Pete share a story about the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac and how decided the order they appear in.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2024-02-0826 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenTiddalik the frogSend us a textWith the start of a new year and it being Australia Day Tanya tells a story from the indigenous Peoples of South East Australia about Tiddalik the frog who is a very thirsty frog indeed!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2024-02-0121 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Kings seedSend us a textTanya and Pete share a story about a king who is looking for a successor to rule his kingdom and comes up with a novel way of selecting the new King.Of course there is a boy called.... (What else!) Jack who thinks he will throw his hat in the ring.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are an educator for children 0...
2024-01-1119 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA Mermaid's treasureSend us a textMembers of the Batt Cave audience take part in the telling of this story about two children who discover a mermaid on the beach. Treasure is involved, so sit back and enjoy this fun tale told by Tanya and Pete.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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 o...
2024-01-0418 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA Christmas and New Year special from the Batt CaveSend us a textIt'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 a...
2023-12-3014 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenPeter; The boy who cried wolf!!Send us a textTo celebrate Pete's Birthday, Tanya and Bat Lamb decide to tell a 'Peter ' story, of which there are many to choose from. They settle on the classic tale of the boy who cried wolf, with Peter in the main role.Of course Bat lamb uses her super hero powers to deal with the wolf!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are an...
2023-12-1420 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe time of your lifeSend us a textThe time of your life is a story by Tanya Batt and it is her latest picture book published.It tells the story of a boy and his curiosity about the nature of time... can his new watch help him save up time?You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2023-12-0718 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenIssun-bōshi- the brave Japanese Tom ThumbSend us a textIt's a new Batt Cave session, and it's a new year for Pete.... It's his Birthday!!Tanya , Bat Lamb and Pete celebrate with the story of Issun-bōshi : A boy who is only the small size of a thumb, but he has very big courage as he journeys out into the world to pursue his dream of becoming a Samurai Warrior.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/t...
2023-11-3022 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Kings four DaughtersSend us a textRounding off the Bat Cave's stories this month; Tanya with enthusiastic help from Bat Lamb tell a story from India about a king and his four daughters. The king decides to give a gift to each daughter as the story begins.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2023-11-1615 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Tortoise and Racy RabbitSend us a textTanya and Pete share this fun version of the classic Aesop's Fable; The Tortoise and the Hare.Tortoise challenges Racy Rabbit to a race.... I wonder who will win?You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2023-11-0914 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenWhy mosquitos buzzzzzzzSend us a textThis 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-shopOr 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 Ma...
2023-11-0229 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Great TeacherSend us a textTanya and Pete present a lovely story (that Tanya thinks she heard from storytellers Laura Simms many years ago) about the search for a great teacher and great wisdom. This story is dedicated to the memory of a great and generous friend Pennie Brownlee, who will always 'dance in our hearts'.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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 y...
2023-10-1212 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenWhat's inside the magic box?Send us a textTanya has a magic box and a story that goes with the box... then members of the bat cave take turns at guessing what is inside. What do you think will be inside???You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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 ht...
2023-10-0508 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenMika and the Orangutan - a story from the Malaysian rainforests.Send us a textDuring their recent visit to Malaysia Tanya and Pete heard this story from their storytelling friend Ng . It's the story of a very hairy Orangutan (person of the forest) and the very clever Mika who uses her wits to escape the Orangutan's unwanted attentions!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2023-09-2823 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA rabbit string story by special guest story-teller Aryio from IndonesiaSend us a textPete, Tanya and Batt lamb were in Malaysia to take part in an international story telling festival recently, and their story-telling friend from Indonesia, Aryio ) was also there. Ariyo helps organise all kinds of wonderful storytelling events in Indonesia and is often performing in storytelling festivals through out South East Asia.Batt lamb was so excited when Ariyo said he would share a story on the Podcast.Aryio tells a lovely story about a Rabbit and some carrots and sharing, using the aid of a string . Batt lamb manages to sit quietly t...
2023-09-1409 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Faery's GiftSend us a textIn this Batt Cave episode Tanya tells another of her published picture book stories. This is a wishing story that was told to her by an Irish story teller called Eilish De Bara about a woodcutter who has to make a difficult decision when faced with a wish. The book is beautifully illustrated by famous Italian artist Nicoletto Ceccoli and can be purchased here https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop/p/the-faerys-gift-book-with-audio-cdYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt C...
2023-08-2420 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenMy Dad's a Dragon CatcherSend us a textTanya 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-catcherYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2023-08-1716 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenTuna's tale - a story song about the long finned eels of Aotearoa.Send us a textTanya and Pete sing a story song all about the New Zealand long-finned eel, also known in te reo Māori as a tuna. This is the largest freshwater eel in the world. At the Awaawaroa Bay eco village where Tanya and Pete live, they are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the only private eel sanctuary in Aotearoa that was the started by another resident of the village Tilde Sorenson, when she was a child. If you enjoyed this story you might enjoy the album 'Dance Upon Our Earth' that the story song co...
2023-08-1011 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenCatching fish- A Picture book story by Tanya BattSend us a textTanya shares something a bit different tonight in the Batt Cave... A telling of one of her own story books about a boy called Jake who has a favourite shirt with fish pictures on it. Then strangely the fish leave the shirt and head for the sky.... what will Jake do now? You can purchase copies of the book here https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop/p/catching-fishYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at...
2023-08-0317 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenBat and the gift of darknessSend us a textA story from Sierra Leone about bat and the gift of darkness to the world. Sun asks bat to fly a special gift up to the moon. Another wonderful story featuring bats from Tanya , Pete and Batt Lamb in the Batt cave. Then they finish up with a reprise of the 'Bats are incredible' song.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are an...
2023-07-1312 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenLittle Red Riding HoodSend us a textBat Lamb bravely takes on the challenging role of Little Red Riding Hood in this re-imagining of the classic French tale with Tanya and Pete in the Batt Cave.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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
2023-07-0614 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenWatch out for the eight eyed bat! : A Hawai'ian StorySend us a textTanya, Pete and Bat Lamb have been on a story telling tour of Northland in Aotearoa/New Zealand with their brand new show 'Bats Incredible'; a collection of stories and songs all about the fascinating and intriguing world of bats.They start with the fun song 'Bats are incredible', then move on to a suspenseful story from the Hawai'ian Islands about the mythical eight eyed bat called Pe'ape'a-Maka-Walu..... Watch out for the eight eyed bat!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net...
2023-06-2925 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenGrandfathers fluteSend us a textPete has just made a bird bone flute for our friend Moira, and this inspired Tanya to tell a touching story from Mexico about a Grandfather and his Granddaughter, his flute and their journeys through different dimensions with the power of music. This version of the story was collected by June Peters while visiting Mexico in her book co authored with Fiona Collins - Folk Tales of the Ever After: Stories about Death, Dying and Beyond.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net...
2023-06-1520 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenArion and the DolphinSend us a textTanya tells a funky version of the classical Ancient Greek story of Arion and the dolphin. Arion is a wonderful singer... and somehow Batt lamb competes with him in a singing competition... stranger things have happened! (but not often).You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2023-06-0819 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA Story-song about a clever TaylorSend us a textTanya 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-shopOr 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...
2023-05-1008 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenHow the olive tree came to beSend us a textTanya and Pete have been picking olives, so they decided to share an Ancient Greek story about where the olive tree came from. This is preceded by a catchy song about the turning of the seasons as we move into winter. Bat Lamb wasn't much help picking olives, but turns up to help with the podcast as only she can.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers O...
2023-05-0416 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenMareep the Sheep episode twoSend us a textTanya, Pete and Batt Lamb present the next exciting episode of Mareep the Sheep.... a story made up entirely from the plot suggestions of the Batt Cave participants.This month Mareep continues his perilous journey with the pink pig in search of the oracle rubbish bin. An elephant on a bicycle and a talking tree help them find their way to a singing volcano! Will they make it up the volcano??You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live mo...
2023-04-1316 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenStories about the Hodja and his NeighboursSend us a textIn this episode Tanya and Pete begin with a song about Neighbours, then share four short stories about a personality from ancient Turkey called the Hodja.In the first story the Hodja borrows a cooking pot. In the second one his neighbour would like to borrow a donkey.The third story is about his neighbours helping search for something the Hodja has lost.The fourth story is a gem about a good life and life choices.Enjoy!!.......You can find our audios and books to purchase at...
2023-04-0615 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenMareep the sheep; Episode oneSend us a textMareep the sheep, a brand new story made up by Tanya incorporating all the ideas suggested last month by the Batt Cave audience. We decided this could be the start of a serial story with part two coming soon using all the new whacky ideas from this months audience... so tune in soon for the next exciting instalment!!!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if...
2023-03-1618 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Story of TipengiSend us a textIn this story from the Caribbean, Tanya tells the story of Tipengi, a tale of a girl who is not very well treated by her Step-Mother, but with help from all her friends Tipengi has a trick or two up her sleeve.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2023-03-0217 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenBatkiwi: The kind hearted HeroSend us a textTanya and Pete retell the story of Batkiwi by author & friend Melinda Szymanik https://melindaszymanik.blogspot.com/ about a kind-hearted Kiwi who wants to be of service to any forest friends in need....Who will help Kiwi be a hero?Melinda has also just published a sequel to Batkiwi called 'There are no Moa, e Hoa' ....check it out!https://aotearoabooks.co.nz/there-are-no-moa-e-hoa/You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https...
2023-02-1618 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA new story song and childrens original story ideas.Send us a textTanya 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-shopOr 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...
2023-02-0211 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA Batty New Year and a fruit tree songSend us a textThe last Batt Cave for 2022 where Pete, Tanya and Batt lamb muse about what's growing in the garden (with a memory game), the best bits of 2022 and create a recipe for 2023. The recording wraps up with a wassailing song (an old British Christmas tradition) to encourage and thank the fruit trees.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2023-01-0519 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe first strawberriesSend us a textIt's Tanya's birthday !!! It's also strawberry time here in New Zealand/Aotearoa and Tanya tells a Cherokee story from North America about where strawberries come from, accompanied by Peter playing some of the wooden flutes he makes. As usual Batt lamb provides her unique perspective on the proceedings!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2022-12-0816 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Giants GardenSend us a textTanya has been doing some lovely work with the local school around gardening and the stories and provenance of the vegetables and fruits we grow. First of all Tanya shares a song the children and her created about this project, then she tells the story of the Giants Garden... an adaptation of a beautiful story written by Oscar WildeYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or i...
2022-12-0115 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Universe of story; a birthday surprise!Send us a textTo mark the one year birthday of the 'Batt Cave', Team Batt & Forster start with a song from their album, ' The Universe of Story'. called 'The Universe's Dream'.This is followed by an excerpt from the album all about the molecule Hydrogen and how vital it was in the creation of the Universe. You can listen to the album for free here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7AAJ3JJWyigkSa4xd2bp8P Happy Birthday and thanks for listening :-)You can find our audios and books to purchase at htt...
2022-11-1710 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA story for Beltane/Halloween: Puchika ChurikaSend us a textWith Halloween just come and gone, Tanya tells a slightly scary story from Siberia/Mongolia in the Batt Cave. Puchika Churika is a young boy whose family goes off and leaves him in charge of the Ger they live in while they go hunting. An unwelcome visitor turns up and Puchika Churika has to use his wits to save himself. For more Scary Stories you can download copies of 'Scary Stories' https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop/p/scary-storiesYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/s...
2022-11-1019 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe story of the KiwiSend us a textIt's celebration time in the Batt Cave!It's been one year since the Batt Cave started - hip, hip hooray!Tanya, Pete (and the star of the show -Batt Lamb), sing a welcome waiata/song, then launch into a round of 'happy birthday' for the Batt Cave. They then share a catchy musical story about some of the New Zealand manu/birds and how the Kiwi in particular came to be flightless and the best loved bird she is today.You can find our audios and books to purchase...
2022-11-0319 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenComposing a song in the Batt CaveSend us a textMembers of the Batt Cave have fun joining in with Tanya, Pete and Batt Lamb composing a song on the spot about the joys of springtime .You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd finally...
2022-10-2708 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenDon't count your chickens before they hatch!Send us a textAnother story from the basket of story eggs, don't count your chickens before they hatch, as tanya finds out to her cost in this poultry story.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd finally...
2022-10-2007 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenStory eggs and the Greek story of Demeter and PersephoneSend us a textIn this episode Tanya, Batt Lamb and Pete take you on a guided visualization to the story tree where you will find an egg with a story in it. Then Tanya (with Batt Lamb's help) tells the Ancient Greek tale of Demeter and Persephone and how the seasons came to be.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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 y...
2022-10-1319 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenA five seed storySend us a textTanya, Pete and Batt Lamb and members of the Batt Cave discuss seeds from plants and all the things they need to grow successfully. Then Tanya tells a story of five seeds and how they grew.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2022-09-2911 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenRottnest Island wildlife hitch a cycle rideSend us a textTanya, Pete and dear friend Chloe take a cycle tour of Rottnest Island and meet a lot of unusual animals along the way. From such things are stories born! A curious Quokka and some other unlikely characters hitch a ride on Tanya's bike.... will all go swimmingly? will friendships blossom?... will Peter remember the words of the chorus?? Jump aboard and find out!!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/ta...
2022-09-2219 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenBatt Lamb goes a-Waltzing Matilda in AustraliaSend us a textTanya, Pete and Batt Lamb travel all the way to Western Australia and have a lot of fun with one of that country's best known songs; Waltzing Matilda. You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matA...
2022-09-2011 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenBatt Lamb stars in a brand new storySend us a textIn this very special episode the children Marlo, Alice and Jude help Batt Lamb, Tanya and Peter write a brand new story on the spot about how Batt Lamb heroically rescues fire. Batt Lamb saves the day once again in true Super Lamb style!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2022-08-1824 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenCrocodile Man, Bird Woman and the story of fireSend us a textTanya and Pete (and Batt Lamb!) share a story from the Dalabon People from the northern part of Australia near Darwin, about Crocodile Man and his reluctance to share fire with Bird Woman and all the other animals.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2022-08-0921 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenGuided Relaxation and a short story about wishesSend us a textTanya and Batt Lamb do something a bit different today with a gentle guided relaxation based around the Matariki Star Cluster and Hiwa-i-te-Rangi, the wishing star in particular. Peter provides the restful background music, one of his own compositions.This is followed up with peoples wishes and a short story about the consequences of too many wishes.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if yo...
2022-07-1413 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenCelebrating the Māori New Year and the eel storySend us a textFirst off Tanya , Pete and Batt Lamb celebrate Matariki ( the Māori New Year) with a fun Matariki counting song written by their friends Loopy Tunes. You can find more of their fabulous mahi here https://www.loopytunespreschoolmusic.com/links Then hold onto your hats for a story about the long finned eel, (tuna in the Māori Language) ....a true and mysterious story about the largest fresh water eel in the world that lives in Aotearoa/New Zealand waters.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagi...
2022-06-3021 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenNgā manu i runga ki te rakau (The birds in the tree)Send us a textTanya is learning Te Reo Māori, the indigenous language of Aotearoa/New Zealand and is keen to share her learning with others.Pete and and Tanya share a simple song about manu/flying animals, in Te Reo Māori with the help of the Batt cave audience, some of whom have drawn pictures of their favourite manu/bird. Batt-lamb greets the audience and promptly falls asleep!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live mon...
2022-06-2315 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe Strange VisitorSend us a textTanya shares a very interactive story about a woman at home spinning and a very unusual visitor.The listeners are invited to have a piece of paper and a pencil or crayons handy so that they can draw their version of the story as it unfolds.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2022-06-0919 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenWhy trees lose their leavesSend us a textTanya and Pete start with an old Dutch cycling song to celebrate Dutch Week. Then Batt-lamb helps sing a harvest song, and finally Tanya shares a story from the First Nations, Cherokee tradition about why trees lose their leaves in winter.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2022-06-0220 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenBikerellaSend us a textTanya tells the 'Bikeified' story of Bikerella, who wants desperately to go to the cycle competition, but is frustrated by her two ugly step sisters who want her to stay home and do Maintenance on their bikes. A fairy bike mother shows up... then there is a large Kumera involved... you get the picture! Will Bikerella get to the competition?You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers
2022-05-1916 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenTwo Taniwha and the creation of Wellington HarbourSend us a textSpecial Guest storyteller Moira Wairama tells the story of Whātaitai and Ngake , a traditional Māori story of two Taniwha and the creation of Wellington Harbour, while Pete plays several different flutes in accompaniment.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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 pro...
2022-05-1222 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenRakian and the beesSend us a textA story from the Dusun people of Borneo about Rakian and his life changing encounter with Bees in the forest.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please...
2022-05-0520 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenChikera Queen of the chickensSend us a textRecorded live online to an English language school in Tokyo, Tanya, Peter (and Batt lamb!) tell the Fiesty Fem tale of Chikera the Queen of the Chickens. Chikera discovers a treasure and embarks on a determined journey to fulfil her dreams.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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 m...
2022-04-2823 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenBatt Lamb and a bike songSend us a textTanya talks about her latest cycle adventures and Batt lamb helps out ..then Tanya and Pete sing a cycling song from their show "Belle on a bike".You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd f...
2022-04-2105 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe apple riddle storySend us a textFinding the perfect gift sometimes requires making a journey and the extraordinary can be found in the ordinary.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with...
2022-04-0722 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenHats for the JizoSend us a textA mid winter tale to celebrate the Japanese New Year.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a review. Or make a...
2022-03-3117 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenSquirrel, Needle and GloveSend us a textA quirky tale from Finland about three friends who go hunting and find friendship.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd finally, if you enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and write a...
2022-03-2412 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenDeath in a nutSend us a textJack meets old spindleshanks Death walking along the road one day and tries to outwit him with a nut shell. Needless to say Death isn't so easily fooled.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matA...
2022-03-1713 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenCheese and the story of the MoonSend us a textTanya and Peter tell an old English tale about the Moon, cheese, and various attempts to steel the cheese! A Story recorded live online to the children in the Patea libraryYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2022-03-1013 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenTanya plants seedsSend us a textAnother story told to Opunake Library. Tanya shares a fun tale of the trials and tribulations of planting seeds in her garden... Wherein a frog is quite helpful!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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...
2022-03-0311 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenLittle Mouse Our Faithful FriendSend us a textPerformed live online to the Opunake Public Library in Taranaki, New Zealand, Tanya and Peter ask the perennial question.. What kind ofstory would you like?Little Mouse Our Faithful Friend is an endearing tale about the loss of friend and grief... told with catchy musical refrains to draw you into the story.The audience then ponders the question of what is 'true' in stories.You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling c...
2022-02-2417 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenThe tiger and the pear treeSend us a textOur very first performance of a story from Nigeria about a greedy tiger, some hungry animals and a laden pear treeYou can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr 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-matAnd finally, if you enjoyed our podcast...
2022-02-1718 minA story and a song: musical stories for childrenLady from Brewster song and an apple dumpling storySend us a textTanya 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-shopOr 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...
2022-02-1019 min
A story and a song: musical stories for childrenRoll my pumpkinSend us a textTanya Batt and Peter Forster introduce the online storytelling event at Kumeu Public Library with lively Questions about what sort of story shall we have?..Big?..Small?..Fast?..slow?..a love story?..Or a scary story?..So many choices.Then they launch into a delightful tale about an old woman's challenging journey through the forest to see her Grand Daughter, and a rolling, singing pumpkin!You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shopOr join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at...
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