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Magical bedtime stories from around the world, each episode a soothing adventure for little ones drifting off to sleep.
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All aboard the Story Train for weekly storytelling escapades designed specifically for your little ones! Dive into fantastic, G-rated tales that transport young listeners on magical journeys to far-off places across the globe. From whimsical to heartwarming, each episode is perfect for bedtime snuggles or serene quiet time. Trusted by parents and adored by children, Story Train is an imaginative oasis for families seeking enriching and safe listening. Join us as we journey through our enchanting train tunnel to discover stories from every corner of the world. Perfect for those in search of delightful bedtime tales and peaceful auditory adventures!
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 2–12
- Network
- GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 12 min
- Episodes
- 155
- Topics
- Stories For Kids, Pets & Animals
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Episodes
155 episodes
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The Snail and the Rose Tree
10 min 12 March 2026All aboard the Story Train! Conductor Birdie is taking us through the Rainbow Tunnel and into a peaceful garden where a proud little snail and a generous rose tree see the world in very different ways.
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The Cloud Who Was Afraid to Rain
12 min 5 December 2025All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us high into the sky, where the clouds float like castles and sheep. But one little cloud isn’t feeling so bright—he’s afraid to rain!
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Bert's Thanksgiving
11 min 21 November 2025All aboard The Story Train! We’re on a street corner. It’s quite cold with the wind starting to whip up, and it looks like every shop on the block is shut down. I wonder if they’re closed for a holiday? Otherwise it would be MOST peculiar for everyone to be indoors. Well, mostly everyone. Today’s story is about how the true gift of Thanksgiving is giving to others and basking in the wealth of positive relationships!
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Cloud Guardians
10 min 7 November 2025All aboard the Story Train! Today’s story is takes place in England, the South Downs to be exact. Rolling green fields up and down as far as the eye can see. It’s very peaceful here and there are many small schools dotted about the countryside, filled with students in their uniforms. When the final school bells ring, many of these children walk home from school and enjoy the beautiful paths weaving through the South Downs. I think we’ll settle down on this green patch and look up at the sky for a while.
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Gobbles the Corn Goblin
12 min 2 October 2025All aboard the Story Train! Today’s story is about taking more than you meant to, making it right, and growing something bigger than yourself. It’s called Gobbles the Corn Goblin.
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The Porch Family
10 min 19 September 2025All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us to a charming colonial porch in autumn, where pumpkins and a little white gourd come to life. When Gordon the gourd feels left out, the Porch Family learns that kindness and inclusion make every season brighter.
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Tiddalick the Frog
7 min 5 September 2025All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us all the way to Australia to hear a Dreamtime tale that’s been told for generations. Meet Tiddalick, a giant frog with an even bigger thirst, who drinks up all the water in the land!
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The Fox and the Grapes
8 min 28 August 2025All aboard the Story Train! Birdie takes us to the lush meadows of Southern England, where a clever fox named Felix discovers a tempting bunch of grapes just out of reach. Through Felix’s struggle, learn an important lesson about honesty, disappointment, and why it’s better to admit how we feel than pretend we never cared.
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Mr Toad's Wild Ride
8 min 1 August 2025Today’s story is about this lumpy bumpy creature with a need for speed… and perhaps just a TAD too much drama. It’s inspired by a story from The Wind in the Willows and is called Mr. Toad and His Wild Ride.
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Penelope the Magical Speller
10 min 13 June 2025All aboard the Story Train! Find a comfy seat, we’re about to leave the station and you know what that means, we’re going someplace new! We’re at a spelling bee…the National Final Spelling Bee held at Cambridge University in fact! Birdie decided that today’s tale would be the perfect bedtime adventure for her 8 year old friend Penelope, who is sitting in a window seat right beside her mum, Catherine! It’s so much fun to have friends join us on the Story Train. Especially when they help choo choo choose the adventure!
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The Ant and the Grasshopper
8 min 2 June 2025All aboard the Story Train! Find a comfy seat, we’re about to leave the station and you know what that means, we’re going someplace new! We’re in ancient Greece! And over there is a very famous storyteller named Aesop, who is penning one of his very famous fables! Today’s fable would be the perfect bedtime adventure for my friend Daniel. It’s so much fun to have friends join me on the Story Train. Today’s story is about how it is wise to prepare today for the needs of tomorrow.
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Fartun and the Secret of Evergreen Library
14 min 28 March 2025Fartun gears up for a cozy afternoon at Evergreen Library with Chester, the library cat, only to discover a mysterious golden key that unlocks a secret vault beneath the shelves, leading her on a magical adventure where bravery, books, and perhaps even sharks await!
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Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse
14 min 6 March 2025Birdie and the Story Train passengers gear up for a tranquil journey through the magical lands of Oz, only to discover they've arrived just in time to help Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse on a daring rescue mission to save two lost children in the woods.
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The Golden Bristles, Part 2
14 min 14 February 2025Lila and Tama step through a portal into a mystical realm, guided by the ancient melody of the Brush of Creation.
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The Golden Bristles
16 min 24 January 2025A young girl discovers a magical paintbrush that brings her creations to life, but she soon learns she isn’t the only one with such power.
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The Little Red Hen
13 min 9 January 2025The Little Red Hen gears up for a bustling harvest season, only to discover that her barnyard friends are too lazy to lend a hand. As she tackles the planting, tending, and harvesting all on her own, she teaches everyone a valuable lesson about hard work and the rewards of diligence.
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The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Being Bagged
8 min 17 October 2024Journey with Birdie to Bengal, where a struggling barber named Abdul turns his fortunes around by outsmarting a tricky ghost.
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Story Train Presents: Snoriezzz!
22 min 26 September 2024Welcome to Snoriezzz, a children’s mindful bedtime stories podcast hosted by "Snory godmothers" Marcia Gay Harden and Natalie Peyton. Each episode combines beloved tales with meditations and affirmations to help families wind down and bond at bedtime. Explore magical stories such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Ugly Duckling, and Jack and the Beanstalk, all blended with thoughtful tips to help nurture brain development and guide you in creating a cherished bedtime ritual. Join us for a weekly journey where fairy tales and calmness intertwine for a perfect sleep.
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No Dancing at the Dinner Table
7 min 16 August 2024Join Birdie on the Story Train as we whirl through the Rainbow Tunnel to a world where rhythm rules and feet can't stop moving! Young Taylor can’t resist dancing—even when his dad lays down the law against it. As rules tighten, Taylor's passion leads him to a dusty old piano in the basement, sparking a melody that might just change his family's tune about dancing. Tune in for a toe-tapping tale about the joy of dance and the music that moves us.
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The Well of the World's End
10 min 19 July 2024Join Birdie as we travel to a mystical place where a young girl's quest to fill a sieve with water from the Well of the World's End leads to an unexpected friendship with a magical frog.
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Mr. Owl's Brilliance
9 min 11 July 2024Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie the conductor for a journey to a dentist's office in a pine tree, where a young girl named Evelyn learns a painful lesson about the dangers of too much Halloween candy.
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The Selfish Giant
14 min 27 June 2024All aboard the Story Train for a touching journey into a classic tale retold! Join Birdie, our spirited conductor, as she guides us through a vibrant garden that once thrived under the care of children's laughter, only to wither under the grip of a Selfish Giant. Discover the transformative power of kindness and sharing, as the Giant learns that walls not only shut out the joy of spring but also the warmth of community. This reimagined story from Oscar Wilde's beloved fable reminds us that the greatest treasures are often found in giving.
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Emma's Magical Shoes
16 min 6 June 2024Discover a pair of enchanted shoes hidden under an ancient oak in the latest episode of Story Train. These aren't ordinary shoes; they reveal the hidden wonders of an enchanted garden, leading young Emma on an adventure that will change her forever.
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The Goldfish and the Birthday Boy
16 min 30 May 2024Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie, our cheerful conductor, as she steers us through the story of of a young boy who receives a possibly magical goldfish for his birthday.
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The Land of Yonder
15 min 16 May 2024Join Birdie on an adventure to a very special closet, which leads friends Max and Mr. Whiskers into a fantastical realm full of magic and imagination.
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The Yarn Boy
13 min 26 April 2024Hop aboard the Story Train to hear a wonderful story about a family with a dream and a ball of yarn destined to become more than just another doll.
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The Mirror's Dream
11 min 12 April 2024All aboard for a mystical ride on the Story Train with Birdie, your cheerful conductor! In this enchanting episode, we journey through the Rainbow Tunnel to an unexpected destination—the attic of memories. Here, amidst long-forgotten treasures, we uncover a tale of an old mirror yearning for the days it reflected the lives of a beloved family.
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The Journey to Unicornlantis
13 min 4 April 2024Hop aboard the Story Train as we head on a magical adventure through the Enchanted Forest with Rosie the Unicorn, who embarks on a quest to gather the most magical party supplies for the 100th anniversary of Unicornlantis.
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Hilda's Mermaid
12 min 26 March 2024Hop aboard the Story Train as Birdie shares the magical tale of Hilda, a girl who befriends a mermaid washed ashore during a storm, unveiling a world of underwater wonders and the true meaning of friendship and curiosity.
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Dinah Cat and The Witch
12 min 21 March 2024Hop aboard the Story Train as we head out on a magical journey to a school where we meet Betty and her unique friend, Dinah Cat. Together, they embark on an adventure that leads them to confront a witch, discover Dinah Cat's true identity, and learn the power of friendship and magic.
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My name is Mrs. Honeybee and I make bedtime easier 🥰 My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all our adventures. I am a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for...everyone 💖💖 In all of my stories, YOU are the star! I can’t wait until you meet my friends, some of them you might already know! Love, Mrs. Honeybee Contact: HoneybeeAndFriends.com/hello
