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 • 132 episodes
A story and a song: musical stories for children
Latest Episodes
Two Golden Apple Stories!
For a treat today the Batt Cave has two stories to share about Golden Apples.First Tanya tells Batt Lamb all about the Ancient Greek story of Paris and the Golden Apple... of Gods and choices and all that great mythical stuff.Then...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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28:01
King Midas and the Golden Touch
Tanya tells Batt lamb the classic story of King Midas who's dreams come true when the Gods grant him one wish
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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13:12
The Leprechaun's Pot of Gold
Pete has reached a golden milestone in November, turning 65! To celebrate, we've put together a collection of 'golden stories' to share. The first one is is from Ireland, and is aboutt a Leprechaun and his legendary pot of gold. Batt-lamb wonde...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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16:22
The Pumpkin Wife
This traditional story comes from the Lotha Naga people who originate from North East India. A gentle but lonley farmer finds an exceptionally large pumpkin growing in his garden. While the other villagers are suspicious, the farmer lavis...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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19:17
A Talking Vine, a Smiling Apple and a Singing Ringing Pear
Continuing with the theme of springtime in the Garden; Tanya and the Batt Crew tell a delightful musical story of a King who wants to give a gift to his three Daughters. The youngest asks for a Talking vine, a Smiling Apple and a Singing Ringin...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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23:38
Fan Mail
Kia ora Tania and Pete, I love listening to the story, it reminds me of Sunday mornings listening to stories in the 60s. Arohanui ����
New Zealand