Small Tales

Pollyanna was Perfect, with a capital P. And, in her young eyes, being perfect was all there was to be. Until… she discovers that her obsession with perfection might just be too much for any 4th grader to bear. Join Teacher Natalie for the fantastical (and harrowing!) Season 3 finale.

Join Teacher Natalie as she tells two separate tales from her family’s cabinet of lore. The Ranch, nestled in beautiful Northern California, is an idyllic place for a childhood. But, these short stories shed light on just how wrong things can go without a watchful eye nearby….

In this Blast, listeners travel through centuries of world history and arrive in today’s Age of Information. This episode sheds light on the 20th century roots of technology, its many uses, and, contrastingly, the seriously negative side effects of our current global obsession.

“Life on Yekred: Part II” blasts listeners into outer space and beyond, traveling aboard the esteemed Artemis 16 rocket ship! At last, Mae, our fearless astronaut, is able to meet the mysterious ETs, face to face. What she learns about their planet, however, could change her—and the rest of humankind—forever.

This week’s Blast profiles the life and accomplishments of prolific and impressive NASA astronaut Mae Jemison. Listeners learn about Mae’s interests and achievements — from outer space travel to activism to a lifelong love of dance!

Part 1 of this tale leads listeners to the SETI Institute where we encounter Mae, a young and driven astronaut. It’s there, inside the control room, that Mae alone detects a faint sound floating in over the switchboards, heralding from thousands miles away. Will Mae and her team be able to trace the source of the unknown “clickety-click-tap” or will she lose communication with these strange beings…. forever?

Join Teacher Natalie as she explains the difference between introversion, extroversion, and everything in between when it comes to the many distinct types of human personalities.

In this story, our caterpillar protagonist hatches a secret plan that he believes will lead to eternal happiness. Unfortunately, Langston encounters some unexpected emotions in the process and must then face his fears in order to avoid a lifetime of regret.

This week’s Blast takes listeners across the five geographical regions of the United States. From Mt. Rainier to the Florida Keys, can you locate the many different topographical highlights within this country? Listen and test your skills!

Small Tales returns with a BANG, as the two young protagonists in our Season 3 premier face a daunting challenge. Perched atop the old Oak in the corner of Grandpa’s property one Summer evening, Tamra and Dylan witness something they cannot unsee - an evil act that only they have the power to stop. Will the two cousins be able to save the day after all?