A story and a song: musical stories for children

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!

Podcasting since 2022 • 151 episodes

A story and a song: musical stories for children

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Natsilane and the Orca

In this our second whale themed podcast from the Batt Cave, we start with a rendition of 'Tohorā nui' - a popular children's waiata from Aotearoa,New Zealand about a whale..... Batt lamb learns a lot of whale facts!Then Tanya share...

September 25, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 7 • 21:47

The Whale and the Kaurī Tree

This episode is dedicated to the memory of our lovely friend and Batt Cave regular Greger Nyström ... who passed away recently.We share a pūrākau from te ao Māori about tohorā/the whale and the kaurī tree, two brothers who share a specia...

September 15, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 6 • 18:00

Helen the Wise: part three

Here it is... Part three of this exciting Eastern European Wonder Tale!Will the soldier meet his end with the executioner? Will Batt Lamb withstand the tension?? ...... Find out today.

July 17, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 5 • 14:16

Helen the Wise :Part two

It's the second instalment of our exciting Wonder Tale Helen the wise... Batt Lamb is very excited!In this episode we find out what happens to the soldier who has become enamoured with Helen the Wise and has flown to her castle.

July 10, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 4 • 13:15

Helen the Wise - Part one

Fresh from the Batt Cave this month comes part one of a three part 'Wonder tale' called "Helen the Wise". This is the story from Russia that begins with a soldier who is guarding a prisoner but has no idea who it is. This sets a lo...

July 03, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 3 • 23:33

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Kia ora Tania and Pete, I love listening to the story, it reminds me of Sunday mornings listening to stories in the 60s. Arohanui ��

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