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Children's Pick a Tale: Past Episodes 2023-2024

Story teller, Lesley Dowding, brings story into the world of children, with tales from her imagination and around the world, told in true oral tradition.

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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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The Stolen Stars of Matariki & The Seven Kites of Matariki

Duration: 00:19:15 | Date: 25 June, 2024

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

Rhymes, Midnight at the Museum, Sun and Moon


Duration: 00:26:02 | Date: 8 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

The Giant's Ear

The Giants Ear 7+

Duration: 00:16:30 | Date: 22 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