Victor is an artist, and there’s no better inspiration than his charming town of Hamsterdam. In fact, he loves the view from his houseboat so much, he never leaves home! That is, until adventure comes calling…! Loosely based on the life of Vincent Van Gogh, this story asks a pressing question: What if the greatest artist of the 19th century... was born a hamster?

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New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ Kids subscribers. A good story can take you anywhere. Every week Little Stories Everywhere will bring you magical, adventurous, fantastical tales to excite your imagination and carry you and your family members to new places around the world.&nbsp;Hosted by Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen and celebrated voice actor Robbie Daymond, stories will include timeless classics as well as brand-new tales.

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Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"!

New episodes come out every Monday. Listen to Wow in the World: http://wondery.fm/wowintheworld. 

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Portuga the Pirate spends every summer sailing through Treasure Trove Cove. But this year, she's ready for something different. With Carrot the Parrot by her side, she's leaving the boat behind for a road-tripping adventure across the country! Will they make it all the way from California to New York? Ahoy, mateys — let's find out!

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When Maceo Clark wins the Child Chef World Stage Competition, his dreams come true. He’s about to be the youngest chef ever to cook in the world renowned Tagine restaurant in New York CIty. But trouble starts when the Sous Chef, Gary, gets jealous that there’s a rising star in his kitchen. What will happen when one of the foremost food critics comes to try Maceo’s cooking? Will it be two thumbs UP or two thumbs DOWN?




This episode originally aired July 27, 2021

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A father and daughter go fishing on the banks of the Mississippi and when they return home, the daughter has changed. Part myth and part mythology, this children’s story brings to light the importance of heritage, the mystery of lineage and the beauty of intergenerational communication.




This episode originally aired August 17, 2021

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Get ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with beats and hooks that you can’t find in books!




In Once Upon a Beat, host DJ Fyütch and his sidekick/turntable Baby Scratch drop the needle on classic stories, spinning them up with a hip-hop twist. They’re turning the tables on your favorite fables – putting the Rap in Rapunzel, letting Goldilocks rock out, and helping the Ugly Duckling march to his own beat! Where hip hop and fables meet, It's Once Upon a Beat!




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