Dorktales Storytime |  Stories for Kids Who Love Big Adventures

Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big Adventures

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  • Big Bad Goes Back to School (Classic) | Back to School Anxiety Stories for Kids

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    If your child is experiencing back to school anxiety, this story for kids will validate their feelings and build confidence before a new school year begins. We explore first day of school worries and share gentle ways to help anxious kids conquer their fear of the unknown. 

    Big Bad Wolf is starting a new school year and he’s having back to school jitters. He’s worried his wolf classmates will continue to make fun of him over his embarrassing incident during last year’s howl-at-the-moon final exam. Enter his Folktale Forest friends, including Serena the Capybara. They talk him through his new class nerves and guide him back to his calm, cool and collected canine self and send him off with the confidence he needs to become a Master Howler!

    This story about back to school jitters is a Dorktales Classic.

    Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/big-bad-goes-back-to-school/ 

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    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: A new school year often brings back to school anxiety. In Big Bad Goes Back to School, Big Bad works through his first day of school worries with help from friends and calming strategies. This story gently encourages emotional resilience, self-regulation, and using your support systems. It features two guided mindfulness exercises for back to school anxiety, useful coping tools for easing into the new school year. 

    CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Amy Thompson, directed and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur and Chanel Tsang from Peace Out podcast. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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    20 min
  • Wonderland Poetry Slam | Alice in Wonderland Stories for Kids

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    The Mad Hatter is facing the Cheshire Cat in the final round of the Wonderland Poetry Slam, where rhymes and wordplay take center stage. When his allergies threaten to turn every line into a giant sneeze, his friends must think fast to save the show. Without a moment to spare, a little Wonderland nonsense, a spoonful of honey from a singing bee, and a bit of quick-thinking improvisation help turn an unexpected setback into a clever comeback.

    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This Alice in Wonderland stories for kids episode teaches that unexpected challenges can become opportunities instead of reasons to give up. As the Mad Hatter struggles with his allergies before an important performance, his friends work with him to solve the problem while reminding him that success doesn't require perfection. The story reinforces flexible thinking, cooperation, recognizing others' strengths, and adapting when life doesn't go according to plan.

    • WEBPAGE: https://jonincharacter.com/wonderland-poetry-slam/ 
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    • WONDERLAND STORIES FOR KIDS PLAYLIST: https://jonincharacter.com/wonderland-podcast-playlist-for-kids/ 
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    CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Monique Hafen Adams, directed and produced by Molly Murphy, and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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    15 min
  • Alice’s Birthday Bummer | Alice in Wonderland Stories for Kids Playlist

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    In Wonderland, nothing is ever quite what it seems, including Alice’s birthday. The White Rabbit, who promised to celebrate with her, keeps darting off in all directions. Even the Mad Hatter deflates her hopes for a special day when he un-invites her to tea—because it’s not her unbirthday. Feeling lost and forgotten, Alice wonders if anything can turn the day around—until the Cheshire Cat appears with a curious new path to follow. In a land where left is right and up is down, a day full of bummers might just bounce back into the best birthday yet.

    This reimagined Lewis Carroll portal fantasy tale, Alice’s Birthday Bummer, is a Dorktales Classic.

    • WEBPAGE: https://jonincharacter.com/alices-birthday-bummer/
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    • WONDERLAND PLAYLIST: https://jonincharacter.com/wonderland-podcast-playlist-for-kids/ 
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    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: In Alice’s Birthday Bummer, young listeners journey through the emotional ups and downs of a birthday that doesn’t go as planned. As Alice faces disappointment, confusion, and the chaos of Wonderland, she also learns the importance of expressing her feelings, leaning on her friends, and staying open to unexpected joy. The story gently encourages emotional resilience, empathy, and the idea that a bad day can still hold a happy ending.

    CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson, edited and produced by Molly Murphy. Special thanks to Sabrina Glow for voicing the character, Alice. All other characters performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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    16 min
  • Jabberwock This Way | Alice in Wonderland Stories for Kids Playlist

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    OH NO! Alice accidentally summoned the Jabberwock who’s causing chaos across Wonderland. She’s frantic to banish the bullying beast when the Cheshire Cat pops in to lend a paw or… tail? Can this feline mischief-maker help Alice and her friends find a way out of this monster jam? Purrrhaps. Or, maybe what’s called for is a little curiosity and self-discovery to show Alice she already glows with the power to send the creature back to his home.

    This reimagined Lewis Carroll portal fantasy tale, Jabberwock This Way, is a Dorktales Classic.

    • WEBPAGE: https://jonincharacter.com/jabberwock-this-way/
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    • WONDERLAND PLAYLIST: https://jonincharacter.com/wonderland-podcast-playlist-for-kids/ 
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    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: Jabberwock This Way is a reimagined story inspired by the poem "Jabberwocky" from Lewis Carroll's classic, Through the Looking Glass. This adventure explores how feelings of fear, shame, and self-doubt can grow after making a mistake. With the encouragement of trusted friends, Alice learns to challenge her negative self-talk, recognize her own strengths, and remember that asking for help is a sign of courage. Ultimately, she discovers that self-confidence, kindness, and believing in herself are the real sources of her greatest power. 

    CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson, edited and produced by Molly Murphy. Special thanks to Sabrina Glow for voicing the character, Alice. All other characters performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

    Support the show

    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

    REACH OUT!

    • Does your child have a question? Send it to us here.
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    17 min
  • Alice in Slumberland | Alice in Wonderland Stories for Kids Playlist

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    After tumbling down the rabbit hole, Alice and Redge find themselves smack dab in the middle of the Queen of Hearts’ kingdom. Seeing the queen’s subjects so sad over her very bad temper and impossible expectations, the two come up with a clever croquet challenge to help her learn that winning isn’t everything. Can the queen learn that good sportsmanship makes every game more fun, or will she keep sending everyone… OFF TO THEIR BEDS?!

    This reimagined Lewis Carroll portal fantasy tale, Alice in Slumberland, is a Dorktales Classic.

    • WEBPAGE: https://jonincharacter.com/alice-in-slumberland/
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    • WONDERLAND PLAYLIST: https://jonincharacter.com/wonderland-podcast-playlist-for-kids/
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    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This is a reimagined story based on the "Queen's Croquet Ground" chapter from Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Queen's behavior demonstrates unrealistic expectations, poor sportsmanship, and a lack of consideration for others. By the end of the story, she learns that cooperation, teamwork, empathy, and good sportsmanship lead to stronger relationships and more enjoyable experiences for everyone.  

    CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson, edited and produced by Molly Murphy. Special thanks to Sabrina Glow for voicing the character, Alice. All other characters performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

    Support the show

    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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    17 min
  • You Only Live Nine Lives | Spy Adventure Stories for Kids

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    Jack A. Lope and Double 0 Quills race across the stars to uncover the mysterious disappearance of the science vessel Biblio 5 and its crew. Their mission leads them through floating space junk, cosmic dust bunnies, and a gerbil triple threat until they land right in the clutches of the evil cat captain of the Star Scratcher. With the fate of Once Upon a Time hanging by a thread, the spies must outsmart this clever feline before his purr-fectly twisted plan turns it into a hopeless tangle.

    • EPISODE: https://jonincharacter.com/you-only-live-nine-lives/
    • I SPY GAME CHALLENGE: https://jonincharacter.com/double-0-quills-spy-adventures/
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    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: In this Dorktales spy adventure stories for kids episode, Jack, Redge, and Kit work together to rescue a missing research ship, listeners learn how believing in one another helps overcome fear, solve unexpected problems, and accomplish goals that would be impossible alone. This story encourages listeners to recognize their own strengths while appreciating the unique talents others bring to a team. There’s a subtle, but important, underlying message that confidence can be borrowed from people who believe in us until we're able to believe in ourselves.

    MORE DOUBLE 0 QUILLS SPY ADVENTURE STORIES FOR KIDS: 

    • EP96 Operation Golden Tie - https://jonincharacter.com/operation-golden-tie/
    • EP107 Mysterious Mr. Yes - https://jonincharacter.com/mysterious-mr-yes/

    CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written, directed and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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    22 min
  • The Tornado Two Step (Classic) | Pecos Bill Tall Tale Stories for Kids

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    There's tension in the Folktale Forest! When two friends disagree over the blueprints for Midge the Pidge's new birdhouse, their argument starts to spin out of control. To help them see things differently, Jonathan shares the legendary tall tale of Pecos Bill, the rootinest-tootinest, roughest, toughest cowboy who rode a raging tornado and left behind one unforgettable legend about the Grand Canyon. Yippee-ki-yay! Will the friends learn to listen, compromise, and work together before their friendship blows away?

    This reimagined tall tale, The Tornado Two Step, is a Dorktales Storytime Classic stories for kids adventure.

    Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/tornado-two-step/

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    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This stories for kids episode explores how misunderstandings and unspoken frustrations can quickly spiral into larger conflicts, just like the tornado in the legendary tale of Pecos Bill. Key lessons include the importance of communicating honestly, listening to others' perspectives, compromising when solving problems, and working together to protect friendships. The episode encourages kids to recognize conflict early and shows that respectful conversations often lead to better solutions for everyone.  

    IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY about a retelling of a Pecos Bill tall tale, we think you’ll also enjoy this retelling of The Little Red Hen, episode 36, The Little Redge Hen: https://jonincharacter.com/little-redge-hen/ 

    CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Amy Thompson, produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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    15 min
  • Dr. Vera Rubin | Dark Matter Astronomer, History Stories for Kids

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    A story of galactic grit and refusing to give up! Dr. Vera Rubin’s love of science and the stars began early. At 14, she and her father built a cardboard telescope so she could track meteors. She dreamt of becoming an astronomer, a career many believed was impossible for a woman at the time. But Vera never let limitations hold her back. From her school days to her work as a scientist, she followed her curiosity, overcame obstacles, and made discoveries that changed astronomy forever. Explore the inspiring life of the astronomer whose groundbreaking work helped reveal one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: dark matter.

    WEBPAGE: https://jonincharacter.com/vera-rubin/ 

    MORE HEROES OF HISTORY STORIES FOR KIDS: https://jonincharacter.com/hidden-heroes-of-history/

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    CREDITS: Hidden Heroes of History is a Jonincharacter production. Today’s history stories for kids was written by Rebecca Cunningham, directed and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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    20 min
  • The Boy Who Cried Hedgewolf (Classic) | The Boy Who Cried Wolf Fable Stories for Kids

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    Beware of the horrifying hedgewolf! Or maybe beware the bored shepherd boy who decides to entertain himself by playing the same trick over and over again. When the mischievous youngster cries “Hedgewolf” not once, not twice, but three times, the townspeople come running to help. But what will happen to the far-fetched fibber when he finally needs their help for real? Will anyone listen?

    This reimagined Aesop fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, is a Dorktales stories for kids Classic episode.

    Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/boy-who-cried-hedgewolf/ 

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    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: In this Dorktales' stories for kids retelling of the Aesop’s fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, young listeners explore the importance of honesty, trust, personal responsibility, and the consequences of their actions. The story encourages children to think about how trust is built, why truthfulness matters, and how their choices can affect others.

    IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY about a retelling of a favorite fable, we think you’ll also enjoy episode 22, The Lion and the Hedgehog: https://jonincharacter.com/lion-and-the-hedgehog/ 

    CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Amy Thompson, produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

    Support the show

    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

    REACH OUT!

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    20 min
  • Athena’s Magical Flute | Athena Greek Mythology Stories for Kids

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    Athena and her best friend Pallas love playing beautiful music together, so they eagerly sign up for Litropia’s first Fabulous Flautist Competition. Both are determined to do their best while cheering each other on along the way. But Athena’s prideful father, Zeus, zaps Pallas’s confidence when he tries to give Athena an unfair advantage. Athena must help her friend find the courage to stay and teach the king of the gods a lesson about honest competition, friendship, and the joy of celebrating the success of others.

    Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/athenas-magical-flute/ 

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    PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This Greek mythology stories for kids episode is about supportive friendships, good sportsmanship, and respectful competition. As Athena and Pallas prepare for a flute competition, they demonstrate how friends can encourage and support one another even when participating in the same competitive event. When Zeus's desire to see Athena win leads him to doing something unfair, the story explores the importance of honesty, taking responsibility for mistakes, and repairing relationships through sincere apologies. Ultimately, the episode celebrates the joy of celebrating another person's success.

    IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY with Greek Mythological characters, we think you’ll also enjoy this Dorktales Storytime myth, EP128 Hercules and the Heroes: https://jonincharacter.com/hercules-and-the-heroes/

    CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Rebecca Cunningham, directed and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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    GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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    22 min

About Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big Adventures

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Welcome to the wonderful, wacky, and wildly imaginative world of Dorktales Storytime, an award-winning kids and family podcast with stories for kids and their pop-culture loving grownups. Join…

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