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Children's Pick a Tale

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.

Airing time: Wednesdays, 8am



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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To download the latest episode: Click the kiwifruit to go to the Pick a Tale for Children show page on the accessmedia.nz site:   download this show here

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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: 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: 14:7 | 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: 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

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