Best of Storytime

Dive into a treasure trove of the greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.

Produced by Duncan Smith

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Episode 8: Stomach. Have you the Stomach for this?
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Episode 7: Eyes. Now, in the blink of an eye.
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Episode 6: Liver. Sliding into the Liver.
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Episode 5: Kidneys. Seeping into the Kidneys.
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Episode 4: Blood. Now into the Bloodstream.
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Episode 3: Brain. Into the Brain.
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Episode 2: Lungs. Now, on to the Lungs.
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Episode 1: Heart. The journey begins.
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Cat Crush – by Norman Bilbrough

For kids - Oscar the cat loves Tim so much, it's embarrassing. Told by Matt Whelan.

Kites by Judith Holloway

For kids - Danielle and Jason learn about flying traditional kites, ancient kauri trees and kereru. Told by Calvin Tuteao.

On the Right Path by David Hill

For kids - Nat and Nadia are twins who don't always get along. Nadia gets upset when Nat ruins her drawing. Told by Timothy Bartlett.

Takeaway Dog by Norman Bilbrough

For kids - Nick's dog, Phil, gets lost... and eats and eats. Told by Matt Sunderland.

Hine's Rainbow (Part 2 of 2) by Judith Holloway

For kids - Ruby creates a memorial garden for her sister, Hine. A sad story for older children. Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki.

Hine's Rainbow (Part 1 of 2) by Judith Holloway

For kids - Ruby's half-sister Hine dies a few months before her tenth birthday. A sad story for older children. Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki.

Hats Off by David Hill

For kids - The twins are put in charge of a stall selling caps. Told by Timothy Bartlett.

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