RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541 -- Rendered At Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:49:57 +0000 Stories From Around the World: Lemi's Tales for Kids Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/stories-from-around-the-world-lemis-tales-for-kids-podcast en-US All rights reserved. Lemi & Global Storytellers. Stories from Around the World: Lemi’s Tales for Kids Podcast is a global journey for curious young minds. Join us to explore bedtime stories, folk tales, and mythology for kids from every corner of the globe. From the jungles of Brazil to the mountains of Japan, each episode shares cultural legends and fables that teach kindness, and courage. Whether it’s for car rides, classroom listening, homeschooling, or a calm bedtime routine, these diverse stories bring the world to your family’s ears. Subscribe for educational adventures that spark imagination and wonder! 10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541 Stories from Around the World: Lemi’s Tales for Kids Podcast is a global journey for curious young minds. Join us to explore bedtime stories, folk tales, and mythology for kids from every corner of the globe.

From the jungles of Brazil to the mountains of Japan, each episode shares cultural legends and fables that teach kindness, and courage. Whether it’s for car rides, classroom listening, homeschooling, or a calm bedtime routine, these diverse stories bring the world to your family’s ears. Subscribe for educational adventures that spark imagination and wonder!

]]> episodic yes Lemi & Global Storytellers. Lemis.Tales@gmail.com no full Anansi and the Talking Watermelon | A West African Tale Anansi and the Talking Watermelon | A West African Tale Lemi & Global Storytellers. Pack your bags, explorers! Today we’re heading to West Africa to meet a very hungry, very clever spider named Anansi. When Anansi eats a little too much watermelon and gets stuck, he has to use his best jokes to trick an Elephant, a Hippo, and even a King to get free. Get ready for a story full of giggles and a very cheeky trickster!

This story is a traditional Anansesem (spider story) from the Akan people of West Africa, primarily modern-day Ghana.

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]]> <p>Pack your bags, explorers! Today we’re heading to West Africa to meet a very hungry, very clever spider named Anansi. When Anansi eats a little too much watermelon and gets stuck, he has to use his best jokes to trick an Elephant, a Hippo, and even a King to get free. Get ready for a story full of giggles and a very cheeky trickster!</p><p>This story is a traditional <em>Anansesem</em> (spider story) from the Akan people of West Africa, primarily modern-day Ghana.</p><p>#BedtimeStories #AfricanFolklore #KidsPodcast #StorytimeForKids #AnimatedStories #WestAfricanTales #FolkloreForKids #KidsAndFamily #ChildrensPodcast #EducationalStories #FablesAndFolklore #CulturalDiversity #AudioStories #ParentingHacks #Anansi #WestAfrica #TricksterTales #LemisTales #AnansiTheSpider #TalkingWatermelon </p> c19fc459-4b7f-48d5-bd8a-bb77c75465e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/ec9d10b0-bfdc-4103-abc8-b80264a76bff Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:40:31 +0000 521 no full Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | A Nigerian Tale Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | A Nigerian Tale Lemi & Global Storytellers. Have you ever wondered why the Sun and Moon stay way up in the sky? Long ago, they lived right here on Earth in a cozy house with a garden!

In today’s adventure, Lemi takes us to Eastern Nigeria to hear a famous Efik folk tale about a very big friendship. When the Sun invites his best friend, the Water, over for a visit, he doesn't realize just how many family members the Water is bringing along!

Join us for a "splashy" story about making room for others, the vastness of the ocean, and finding a brand-new place to shine. It’s the perfect cultural adventure for car rides, classrooms, or a calm bedtime routine.

]]> <p>Have you ever wondered why the Sun and Moon stay way up in the sky? Long ago, they lived right here on Earth in a cozy house with a garden!</p><p>In today’s adventure, Lemi takes us to Eastern Nigeria to hear a famous Efik folk tale about a very big friendship. When the Sun invites his best friend, the Water, over for a visit, he doesn&#39;t realize just how many family members the Water is bringing along!</p><p>Join us for a &#34;splashy&#34; story about making room for others, the vastness of the ocean, and finding a brand-new place to shine. It’s the perfect cultural adventure for car rides, classrooms, or a calm bedtime routine.</p> 39406b67-d95c-4600-94ee-2b621771ca5b https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/c942170e-d248-49eb-bf4d-940f5e41305c Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:14:39 +0000 575 no full The Joy of Eid The Joy of Eid Lemi & Global Storytellers. In this episode of Lemi’s Tales, the "Magic Map" takes us back to the Golden Village to celebrate Eid. Join our friends Amira and Zayd as they wake up to a morning filled with sparkly new clothes, delicious honey treats, and a very special "Moon-Balloon."

But when they meet a new neighbor named Omar who’s sitting all alone, they discover the real magic of the holiday isn't just in the feast—it’s in making sure everyone has a place to belong.

This interactive story is perfect for children aged 3–8. It teaches the values of patience, generosity, and friendship in a way that’s fun to listen to any time of the year!

]]> <p>In this episode of Lemi’s Tales, the &#34;Magic Map&#34; takes us back to the Golden Village to celebrate Eid. Join our friends Amira and Zayd as they wake up to a morning filled with sparkly new clothes, delicious honey treats, and a very special &#34;Moon-Balloon.&#34;</p><p>But when they meet a new neighbor named Omar who’s sitting all alone, they discover the real magic of the holiday isn&#39;t just in the feast—it’s in making sure everyone has a place to belong.</p><p>This interactive story is perfect for children aged 3–8. It teaches the values of patience, generosity, and friendship in a way that’s fun to listen to any time of the year!</p> ff81c403-6cba-4ac9-b1d8-5dea84149271 https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/0619b018-55c4-40eb-bd99-946f9da73bdc Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:28:27 +0000 545 no full The Sharing Tree: A Ramadan Story The Sharing Tree: A Ramadan Story Lemi & Global Storytellers. Join us on a journey to a golden desert village to discover the secret of the "Sharing Tree!" In this theatrical tale, siblings Amira and Zayd learn that Ramadan is about more than just waiting for the sun to go down, it’s about having a "Superhero Heart." When Zayd meets a tired traveler under the giant Date Palm, he discovers a magical secret: the more you give, the more you have! This episode is a whimsical introduction to the values of patience, charity, and community, perfect for children aged 3–8.

]]> <p>Join us on a journey to a golden desert village to discover the secret of the &#34;Sharing Tree!&#34; In this theatrical tale, siblings Amira and Zayd learn that Ramadan is about more than just waiting for the sun to go down, it’s about having a &#34;Superhero Heart.&#34; When Zayd meets a tired traveler under the giant Date Palm, he discovers a magical secret: the more you give, the more you have! This episode is a whimsical introduction to the values of patience, charity, and community, perfect for children aged 3–8.</p> 0056ad42-d10a-49a2-b25b-91a2dd09308b https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/c5d14d24-f880-418e-96d4-a5d72325a958 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:06:57 +0000 726 no full The Ghosts Who Stole Shoes: A South Korean Seollal Story | Lemi’s Tales The Ghosts Who Stole Shoes: A South Korean Seollal Story | Lemi’s Tales Lemi & Global Storytellers. In this episode of Lemi’s Tales, we travel to the snowy mountains of South Korea to celebrate Seollal, the Korean New Year. Your little explorers will meet Min-jun, a clever boy with a beautiful pair of new blue shoes, and the Yagwanggwi, the "Glow-in-the-Dark Ghosts" who love to borrow footwear but aren't very good at math!. It’s a funny, slightly spooky, and heartwarming story that teaches us that being smart is often better than being strong.

]]> <p>In this episode of Lemi’s Tales, we travel to the snowy mountains of South Korea to celebrate Seollal, the Korean New Year. Your little explorers will meet Min-jun, a clever boy with a beautiful pair of new blue shoes, and the Yagwanggwi, the &#34;Glow-in-the-Dark Ghosts&#34; who love to borrow footwear but aren&#39;t very good at math!. It’s a funny, slightly spooky, and heartwarming story that teaches us that being smart is often better than being strong.</p> e53ef513-a4d5-496f-8026-ba64462defa1 https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/9919e820-71bf-4ab3-82b6-1547cedcec4f Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:25:11 +0000 607 no full The Legend of the Rice Cakes: A Vietnamese Tết Story | Lemi’s Tales The Legend of the Rice Cakes: A Vietnamese Tết Story | Lemi’s Tales Lemi & Global Storytellers. Pack your bags, little explorers! Today, Lemi’s magic map takes us to the beautiful land of Vietnam to celebrate Tết, the Vietnamese New Year.

In this episode, we meet Prince Lang Lieu, a humble farmer who enters a royal contest to become the next King. While his seventeen brothers travel far and wide to find gold and jewels, Lang Lieu discovers a magical secret in a dream: the most precious treasures aren't sparkly, they are grown in the earth!

Join us to find out how a simple grain of rice was used to create the square Bánh Chưng and the round Bánh Giầy, two special cakes that tell the story of the Earth and the Sky. It’s a heartwarming tale about kindness, hard work, and why the best gifts often come from the heart (and the garden!).

Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or classroom listening!

]]> <p>Pack your bags, little explorers! Today, Lemi’s magic map takes us to the beautiful land of Vietnam to celebrate Tết, the Vietnamese New Year.</p><p>In this episode, we meet Prince Lang Lieu, a humble farmer who enters a royal contest to become the next King. While his seventeen brothers travel far and wide to find gold and jewels, Lang Lieu discovers a magical secret in a dream: the most precious treasures aren&#39;t sparkly, they are grown in the earth!</p><p>Join us to find out how a simple grain of rice was used to create the square Bánh Chưng and the round Bánh Giầy, two special cakes that tell the story of the Earth and the Sky. It’s a heartwarming tale about kindness, hard work, and why the best gifts often come from the heart (and the garden!).</p><p><span>Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or classroom listening!</span></p> 2c98ad34-4257-4779-af17-a4611d2aa710 https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/93962102-c75d-4278-a5da-dce3742edde4 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:09:51 +0000 564 no full The Story of the Chinese Zodiac: The Great Race | Lemi’s Tales The Story of the Chinese Zodiac: The Great Race | Lemi’s Tales Lemi & Global Storytellers. Why are the years named after animals? And why is 2026 the Year of the Horse? Join us in this magical finale of our Chinese New Year series! In today’s episode, we travel back to Ancient China to witness The Great Race. When the Jade Emperor decides to name the years of the calendar, he challenges all the animals in the kingdom to a race across a wide, rushing river. 

]]> <p>Why are the years named after animals? And why is 2026 the Year of the Horse? Join us in this magical finale of our Chinese New Year series! In today’s episode, we travel back to Ancient China to witness The Great Race. When the Jade Emperor decides to name the years of the calendar, he challenges all the animals in the kingdom to a race across a wide, rushing river. </p> 528bcdac-30fd-4d8e-a953-7918556499fb https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/24479aad-391e-4ec2-8d4c-61fbfff6c690 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:24:31 +0000 572 no full The Legend of the Demon Sui: The Story of Red Envelopes | Lemi’s Tales The Legend of the Demon Sui: The Story of Red Envelopes | Lemi’s Tales Lemi & Global Storytellers. Welcome back, explorers! Today, we go back to ancient China to uncover the magical mystery behind the bright red envelopes of Chinese New Year. Have you ever wondered why children receive Hongbao? It’s not just about the gift inside. It’s a legend of protection! In this episode, we learn about the sneaky, tip-toeing Demon Sui who only comes out on New Year’s Eve. Discover how a brave family, a piece of red paper, and eight shiny copper coins (who were actually the Eight Immortals in disguise!) used the power of light and the color red to keep children safe. It's the perfect folk tale for kids to learn about Lunar New Year traditions and the history of Ya Sui Qian.

]]> <p>Welcome back, explorers! Today, we go back to ancient China to uncover the magical mystery behind the bright red envelopes of Chinese New Year. Have you ever wondered why children receive Hongbao? It’s not just about the gift inside. It’s a legend of protection! In this episode, we learn about the sneaky, tip-toeing Demon Sui who only comes out on New Year’s Eve. Discover how a brave family, a piece of red paper, and eight shiny copper coins (who were actually the Eight Immortals in disguise!) used the power of light and the color red to keep children safe. It&#39;s the perfect folk tale for kids to learn about Lunar New Year traditions and the history of Ya Sui Qian.</p> c6fceef8-1721-4cf2-a653-44c5b198f836 https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/5d527674-8f45-4335-851d-d2d8ff6c608b Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:59:36 +0000 512 no full The Legend of Monster Nian: A Chinese New Year Story | Lemi’s Tales The Legend of Monster Nian: A Chinese New Year Story | Lemi’s Tales Lemi & Global Storytellers. Why do we wear red and light fireworks for Lunar New Year? In our premiere episode of Stories from Around the World: Lemi’s Tales for Kids Podcast, we travel to ancient China to meet Monster Nian. Discover how a village used bright colors and loud sounds to scare away a legendary beast! This 10-minute folk tale for kids is the perfect way to learn about Chinese traditions and cultural history.

]]> <p>Why do we wear red and light fireworks for Lunar New Year? In our premiere episode of Stories from Around the World: Lemi’s Tales for Kids Podcast, we travel to ancient China to meet Monster Nian. Discover how a village used bright colors and loud sounds to scare away a legendary beast! This 10-minute folk tale for kids is the perfect way to learn about Chinese traditions and cultural history.</p> df6a9d97-60b7-4fad-b414-4c724ad4ecfe https://redcircle.com/shows/10aea1f6-24db-4c9b-9c6d-b0cc42709541/episodes/5064e966-ca28-40bf-8d42-6a094efe47c1 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:11:01 +0000 607 no