The Best Story Podcasts for Kids
Kids today are reading less than ever.
Only 14% of 13-year-olds read for fun daily — half as many as ten years ago.
And when we stop reading and hearing stories, something deeper fades…
Stories aren’t just entertainment. They’re how kids learn to understand others, think critically, and imagine new possibilities. They strengthen the very muscles that hold our culture together.
It might seem small, but turning on an audiobook in the car or a story podcast before bed is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to raise strong readers.
When kids grow up surrounded by stories, in every form, they grow up with empathy, creativity, and confidence.
In our home, audio stories are part of our rhythm:
To help us get out of bed
In the car
While doing chores, crafts or legos
To help us calm down for bedtime.
We built KidsPod to help families safely and easily fill their days with great stories.
Keep scrolling for our favorite story podcasts and audiobooks for kids, the ones that make it easy to raise curious, kind, lifelong readers.
📖 Episodic Stories: Stand-alone tales perfect for bedtime or quick listens.
🚀 Serial Stories: Follow-along adventures that unfold episode by episode.
🎵 Musical: Stories mixed with wonderful music.
Preschool & Early Elementary (Ages 3–6)
Gentle, imaginative stories for little listeners.
Little Stories for Tiny People 📖 – Whimsical, original bedtime tales told with warmth and humor.
Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff 📖 – Classic fairy tales retold with cozy charm.
Koala Shine 📖 – Sweet, kind, animal-centered stories.
Story Village with Aunti Oni 📖 – Folk tales from around the world.
Story Pirates 📖🎵 – Kids write the stories; incredible storytellers bring them to life.
The Adventures of Cairo🚀 – Slice-of-life storytelling that builds empathy.
Kids Animal Stories 📖 – Real animal adventures told in a fun, educational way.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific 📖🚀 – An audio adventure from PBS kids Pinkalicious.
Storynory – Audio Stories for Kids📖 – Fairy tales, myths, and fables told by warm, engaging narrators.
Short Stories for Kids: Bedtime ~ Car Time ~ Downtime📖 – Bite-sized tales for everyday listening.
Farmer Brown’s Dinosaur Farm🚀 – Funny, imaginative stories that mix farm life and prehistoric surprises.
KaBrazen📖 – Stories of Brazen African Women for our little ones.
The Cat in the Hat Cast📖🚀 – Dr. Seuss-inspired adventures full of rhyme and wonder.
Early Elementary (Ages 4–10)
Stories that grow empathy, courage, and curiosity.
Circle Round (NPR)📖 – Folktales from around the world that highlight moral courage and kindness.
Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt 📖🚀 – Quirky humor and clever storytelling.
Stories Podcast 📖 – Weekly fairy tales and original stories for all ages.
Journey with Story 📖 – Short, beautifully told tales for bedtime.
Super Great Kid Stories 📖 – Heartwarming global stories that inspire reflection.
The Story Forest 📖 – Gentle adventures perfect for a calm bedtime.
Fun Fables 📖 – Hilarious modern twists on fairy tales.
Kid Stories Podcast 📖 – Listener-inspired stories that spark imagination.
Storypillar 📖 – Funny, emotional stories that help kids navigate big feelings.
The Arthur Podcast 🚀– Audio adaptations of the classic PBS series.
Once Upon a Beat 📖 – Classic tales reimagined with rhythm and incredible music.
Day Dreaming 📖 – Beautiful stories by independent authors read by professional narrators.
What’s Poppin Penny📖 – Short, silly friendship stories with charm.
Your Classical Storytime 📖 – Stories paired with beautiful orchestral music.
Silly Stories 📖 – Goofy adventures perfect for preschool giggles.
Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to Be an Earthling📖🎵 – Two aliens learn what it means to be human by studying animals and singing catchy tunes.
Little Stories Everywhere📖 – Cinematic short stories from Wondery.
Dorktales Storytime Podcast 📖 – Retold fairy tales with wit and humor.
Bobby Wonder 🚀– A superhero adventure series.
Fairies, Dragons, Ponies & Knights 🚀 – Fantasy fun for kids who love magic.
Lucy Wow 📖🚀 – STEM-powered creative adventures.
Frozen: Forces of Nature 🚀– Disney’s Frozen universe in podcast form.
Melon’s House Party 📖🚀🎵 – Musical comedy where everyday objects sing.
Molly of Denali 📖🚀– Alaska Native storytelling from PBS.
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian 🚀– Long-running sci-fi adventure.
Sam Archer, Third Grade Detective📖 🚀 – Fun, clever detective stories.
Detective Dexter 🚀– Silly detective hijinks for kids.mysteries.
Earth Rangers📖🚀 – Inspiring environmental adventures about animals.
Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest 📖 – Spooky, funny fairy tales.
Big Life Kids Podcast 📖 – Growth-mindset storytelling that builds confidence.
Kaboom 📖 – Fast, funny adventures for curious minds.
Beyond the Bookcase 📖 – Whimsical stories with a Jewish twist.
Hank the Cowdog 🚀– Classic cowboy comedy voiced by Matthew McConaughey.
Late Elementary (Ages 8–13)
Action, mystery, and big ideas that stick with kids long after they end.
Cultureverse 📖 – Diverse myths and legends told with stunning sound design.
Who, Wow, When!📖 – True stories of amazing people in history.
The Apple Seed 📖 – Folk and family stories from well known stories tellers from around the world.
Natureverse 🚀– Can a 12-year-old learn to balance the entire world’s ecosystem while just trying to fit in at her new school? Only Mother Nature knows.
Eleanor Amplified 🚀– A fearless reporter takes on villains and mysteries.
Greeking Out 🚀– Greek myths retold with humor by National Geographic.
Iowa Chapman and the Last Dog 🚀– Moving, cinematic storytelling.
Six Minutes 🚀– One of the most binge-worthy kids’ mystery podcasts ever made. Sci-fi, mystery, adventure.
Tara Tremendous 🚀– Superhero adventure with a heart.
The Hollow🚀 – Mysterious, immersive fantasy.
The Mayan Crystal 🚀– Epic audio adventure rooted in mythology.
Tomorrow 🚀🎵 – Fun take on musical “Annie”
Treasure Island 2020 🚀– Time-travel pirate adventure.
Young Ben Franklin 🚀– Revolutionary history reimagined.
Badger and the Blitz 🚀– WWII-era courage and adventure.
Zoey’s Mythical Menagerie 🚀 – Modern myths brought to life.
Dream Breachers 🚀– Sci-fi meets imagination.
Music Land Stories 🚀🎵 – Musical storytelling meets learning.
Opal Watson 🚀– Smart mysteries and creative twists.
Olympus Dale 🚀 – Modern mythology adventure.
Imagination Amplified 🚀 – Encouraging kids to think big and dream even bigger.
Mina and Lucy’s Guide to Slaying Dracula- Mysterious thriller perfect for middle grade.
At the end of the day, it’s not just about keeping kids entertained, it’s about filling their world with meaning. Stories teach our kids to imagine, to care, and to stay curious. Whether they’re turning pages or pressing play, every story helps them grow into more thoughtful, empathetic humans.
Here’s to raising readers, listeners, and lifelong learners!
One story at a time.
