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Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her listeners are encouraged to bring to life imagination and creation, to dance with the stars and enjoy the moment.
Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Pick a Tale for Children airs Wednesdays at 8am - just in time for the car trip to school
(Pick a Tale for Adults airs Wednesday at 8pm, after the kids have gone to bed. After all, we don't want to give them nightmares.)
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Caravan Holidays & Night and Day
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:16:33 | Date: 12 June, 2024
Brave Teddy_The Puppy and the Twins
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:18:32 | Date: 29 May, 2024
The Lazy Jackal; The Green Turtle; The Princess of White Heart
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:18:38 | Date: 15 May, 2024
The Man From The Land Fandango_Cinderella
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:17:17 | Date: 1 May, 2024
A Cluster of Stars - A Cluster of Stories
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:15:20 | Date: 27 March, 2024
How the Giraffe Became a Giraffe & Why Crocodiles Live in Rivers
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:15:21 | Date: 13 March, 2024
The Waka, The Pied Piper & Why is the Bears Tail Short
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 16:14 | Date: 28 February, 2024
The Crocodile Stories
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:19:06 | Date: 14 February, 2024
The Teeny Weeny Bop, and the Squeaky Door
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:19:53 | Date: 31 January, 2024
The Carpet of Dreams & Handful of Quartz
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:18:43 | Date: 17 January, 2024
Herman and Marguerite & The Earth Story
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:15:30 | Date: 27 December, 2023
Letters from Father Christmas, and The Night Before Christmas
Story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her listeners are encouraged to bring to life imagination and creation, to dance with the stars and enjoy the moment.
Duration: 00:17:51 | Date: 13 December, 2023
Pigeons of Krakow & Strawberry Patch
Pigeons of Krakow 7+ years
Strawberry Patch 5+ years
Duration: 00:17:56 | Date: 29 November, 2023
Pepetuna, and the Trail of Three Cities
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:17:26 | Date: 15 November, 2023
The Bear Man, and My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:14:07 | Date: 1 November, 2023
Only Me From Over The Sea_Sleeping Beauty
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:20:42 | Date: 18 October, 2023
Chicken in London & Emily's Rapunzel Hair
Chicken in London 5+
Emily's Rapunzel Hair 6+
Duration: 00:20:25 | Date: 13 September, 2023
Mog The Forgetful Cat and Grandad's Medals
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:20:14 | Date: 30 August, 2023
The Green Ship, Rory and the Monster Sitter & Finn's First Son
The Green Ship 6+
Rory and the Monster Sitter 5+
Finn's First Son 6+
Duration: 00:22:14 | Date: 16 August, 2023
The Green Ship_Rory and the Monster Sitter_Finn's First Song
The Green Ship 6+
Rory and the Monster Sitter 5+
Finn's First Song 6+
Duration: 00:22:14 | Date: 16 August, 2023
Stormy Weather, Esau the Paw & Poppa's Present
Stormy Weather 5+
Esau the Paw 7+
Poppa's Present 8+
Duration: 00:20:38 | Date: 2 August, 2023
The Race to Get to Sleep, Love a Duck & Wobbiling
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:15:53 | Date: 19 July, 2023
Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox & How Turtles Set the Animals Free
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:17:08 | Date: 28 June, 2023
Goodnight and Thanks for the Teeth & Wombat Devine
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:17:54 | Date: 31 May, 2023
Puddle Jumping & Flopsy Bunnies
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:22:53 | Date: 17 May, 2023
Taming the Sun, The Armadillo from Amarillo & Dance in the Sky
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:20:26 | Date: 3 May, 2023
Noah & The Little Elephant
Story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her listeners are encouraged to bring to life imagination and creation, to dance with the stars and enjoy the moment.
Duration: 00:27:54 | Date: 19 April, 2023
The Lion Inside, Hooray for Birds & The King Has Donkey Ears
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:19:39 | Date: 12 April, 2023
The Dragon Machine, Night Ride to Nana's
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:20:23 | Date: 5 April, 2023
The Green Turtle, Custard the Dragon, & Cheeky Kinbla
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:24:27 | Date: 29 March, 2023
Harry and the Dinosaurs Go To School
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:16:02 | Date: 22 March, 2023
How Food Was Given & Charlie and Tess
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:15:33 | Date: 15 March, 2023
Meadows, Sun Bid & Flip Flap Bird
Over in the Meadow 5+
When the Sun Bid 7+
Nancy and the Flip Flap Bird 7+
Duration: 00:21:35 | Date: 1 February, 2023
Dance of the Sacred Circle
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Duration: 00:13:48 | Date: 15 February, 2023
Greedy Cat, Puffins and Pigeon
Puffin Book of Poetry 5+
Greedy Cat and the School Pet Show 5+
Legend of the Pigeon 8+
Duration: 00:19:16 | Date: 1 February, 2023