StoryNory is free audio stories for kids — from fairy tales to original stories. The website includes the written version of the stories, which is helpful if you want to read along.

This podcast, aimed at kids between 8 and 12 years old, tells the story of tweenage Chloe, a girl who discovers she has unexplained powers. It turns out, her grandmother is Mother Nature, and she has to learn how to take over the family trade.

In the spirit of Mayan folklore, an 11-year-old Belizean girl accidentally invokes an evil spirit that threatens to consume the rainforest. She goes on a thrilling journey to save her home and her people. (Recommended for Years 3-4)

A science podcast co-created by a science reporter in public radio and a music teacher, Tumble approaches science in a straightforward way that’s not too dumbed-down for kids. It’s a thoughtfully-produced show geared towards 8–12-year-olds, but it’s one that the whole family will enjoy listening to!

SHORT & CURLY is a fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents, with questions and ideas to really get you thinking. It asks curly questions about animals, technology, school, pop culture and the future.

In an era of fake news, kids need to be able to determine what’s true and what’s false. And what better way to do that than a game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof? Each week, a kid interviews two experts on a particular topic, one of whom is a genuine, credentialed expert, the other a liar. Hilarious and fast-paced, the show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their gut.

This podcast is just what it sounds like: an episodic, audio version of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, which features short bios of strong women throughout history.

Follow the ongoing battle between Dr. Floyd and the evil mastermind Dr. Steve (along with his sock-shaped assistant, Fidgert). During all their fighting, Dr. Floyd learns about history. With more than 400 episodes, there are plenty to choose from.

Moment of Um is a podcast for curious kids that releases a new episode each weekday focusing on a specific, often scientific, question. Topics include everything from animals and biology to food and the Earth. With each question, the show brings on a special guest expert to offer quick answers. Episodes are only a few minutes long, so even younger listeners won't lose interest in the fun, unexpected information presented.

If you're sick of answering the never-ending string of kid questions, let this podcast do some of the work for you. The questions are listener-submitted, and they cover topics like why people have nightmares, whether or not animals get married, and why we fart.

In this debate podcast, participants take two different items and argue it out to determine which is best. Topics include “Hot Sauce vs. Butter” and “Palm Trees vs. Pine Trees.”

A Kids Podcast About Emotions. Hosted by Nakita Simpson and Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, each episode starts with a memory shared by a listener and follows an exploration of why we feel the things we feel.

Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic is a podcast for children about making and keeping friends. Each 5-minute episode features an audio recording of a question about friendship from a kid, plus a practical and thought-provoking answer from Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, (also known as Dr. Friendtastic,) who is an author and clinical psychologist based in USA.