Story Surprise

Welcome to season two of Story Surprise. This season, we are focused on impactful stories, diversity, representation, and inclusion! It’s important to mind your manners and always lead with kindness. Join Anthony, Lauren and Teddy bear Mick for a story, a song and The Manners Championship of the world! About the book:This small king has everything he’s ever wanted: ice cream, a magical moose, and playtime whenever he likes! Until an accident occurs and the king starts to wonder… has he taken his kinghood a little too far?Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise. Story: ‘This Small King’ by Lauren J Streifer and Rita Ivanova Song: ‘The Tooth Tooth Train’ by Anthony & Lauren and Dominic from Story SurpriseIntroductions: Sophie C. This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program. Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that some kids have the most magical and extraordinary ability to think in worlds that most of us could never even fathom! We call this neurodiversity. Sadly, neurodiverse children often feel like they come from another planet, and they are in a world of their own. This podcast celebrates neurodiverse children! About the book:A story about imagination, belief and adventure… it’s out of this world. Let’s go to space! Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise. Story: ‘Koalas in Space’ by Eliza Cooper, illustrated by Binx in collaboration with Funky Sock Co.Song: ‘Let’s Go on an Adventure’ by Anthony & Lauren from Story SurpriseIntroductions: Sophie Collins Get your reading socks from Funky Sock Co: www.funkysockco.com.au  This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are lots of different reasons why a person might move to a new country. They might move for an awesome opportunity to do something cool in a new place. They might move to a new country to experience a new culture. If they live in a country which is unsafe, they might be a refugee and start a new life in a new country which is safer. That’s an important reason to move to a new country. Today’s episode celebrates friends from around the world who have moved to Australia and now call Australia home. About the book:War ends, yet its dark shadow remains, a family is forced to flee their home. As they journey through hunger, long cold nights and homelessness, a heart locket whispers words of hope. And a country that's faraway calls for those that are no longer wanted. It offers new beginnings and a precious place, once more to call home.  This is the perfect story time resource for initiating conversations about refugees and multiculturalism in our country. Lots of people move to Australia every day for lots of different reasons. It’s important that we make them feel welcome and part of our big Australian family.  Guest Storyteller: Tamanna Kaul helps us share today’s story. Tamanna and her family moved from India to Australia when she was a child. If you’d like to learn more about Tamanna’s story of coming to Australia, check out our Sit Down Session’s interview with Tamanna and mother on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauDrum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise.  Story: ‘Home’ by Karen Hendriks and Alisa Knatko https://www.daisylanepublishing.com/ Mick’s Mate: Dominic was born in Vietnam, lives in America and is moving to Australia in 2022! Song: ‘Happy Song’ by Anthony & LaurenIntroductions: Sophie Collins Support us! Vote for Story Surprise in the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote  This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseauWe are proud to be nominated for ‘The Bullseye Award’ in the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s Story Surprise is all about leading the way with self-worth. With a smart mind, you can plan and explore. With a strong body, you can jump and climb. With a kind heart you can love, care, and protect. These qualities make you truly beautiful inside and out!   About the book:After talking with Mum, Rosie believed she was the most beautiful girl in the whole entire world – but the day she met Penelope Pennington she wasn’t so sure. Penelope Pennington had the perfect hair, perfect clothes, the perfect shoes and even the perfect cat! So, when Rosie and Penelope unexpectedly walk home together, they both make some meaningful discoveries along the way.This is the perfect story time resource for teaching children that true beauty comes from character, self-acceptance, and compassion for others.Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise. Story: ‘Rosie Leads the Way by Renee Irving Lee, illustrated by Lisa Coutts https://reneeirvinglee.com/ Mick’s Mate: Sophie Collins Song: ‘The Finger Family’ by Anthony, Lauren & Dominic Woodhead Check it out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0kyo9WTTVJGEwvO1e6XiVf?si=c53249059f7e4631  This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Story Surprise is recorded and produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and we acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fun at Home! With Story Surprise & FriendsWelcome to a very special BONUS edition of Story Surprise. This episode is for all children who are spending lots of time at home due to Covid. Have you run out of ways to keep the kids entertained? If your answer is “YES! (AHHHHH),” then pop on this podcast, pop on the kettle and pop into your comfiest seat because we’ve got you covered!Anthony & Lauren from Story Surprise have been staying home for so long that they have run out of activities to do! Never fear… Say hello to Mr Snot Bottom, Emily Who and Bree from B Minor Music. Our kids entertainer pals from around the country have a bunch of great ideas to keep the kids busy at home. Join us for a topsy-turvey tea party, singing, dancing, music, scavenger hunt, craft, games and more! What’s even better is that this gives your family a chance to turn off your screens and switch on your imagination! All the activities for kids featured in this episode can be done in the comfort of home with things you have around the house. Prepare yourself. Story Surprise & friends make staying home the MOST FUN EVER! Thanks for keeping your community safe during these Covid times by staying home just like us! Don’t forget to subscribe to Story Surprise on Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify! If you’d like to learn more about the legendary entertainers featured in this episode, check out these links: Mr Snot Bottom: https://linktr.ee/mrsnotbottomEmily Who: https://www.youtube.com/c/emilywho B Minor Music: https://bminormusic.com/linktree The arts and entertainment is one of the hardest hit industries in Australia. If you’re a fan of our work and you’d like to support the podcast, we’d love for you to check out our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/storysurprise  Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode two, season two of Story Surprise. This season, we are focused on impactful stories, diversity, representation, and inclusion! Today’s story is about gender. Some people identify as a girl, some people identify as a boy and some people are both or neither. Today’s Story Surprise is called Betwixt. Gene isn’t a second-best boy or a second-best girl. They’re just Gene! Gene joins a new school and makes new friends who learn to accept Gene for who they are!  This is the perfect story time resource for initiating conversations about gender with your kids!Join Anthony (he/him) & Lauren (she/her) with guest reader, Katie Long (they/them). Katie says, “You have a right to dress, act and identify in a way that makes you feel good! Being non-binary is different for everyone! It all depends on the person!”In this episode, Teddy Bear Mick feels courageous when they hear Katie’s message. Mick shares that they are not a boy or a girl but instead, their own unique self! We should ask our friends and family what they like to be called, so that everyone feels comfortable. Like Gene in our story, our guest storyteller Katie (they/them) is also non-binary. Katie is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. They are an amazing artist and performer who is passionate about educating children and parents on accepting people no matter how they identify. Parent’s and Carers, if you’d like to learn a little more about Katie and why Anthony and Lauren felt they would be best person to help share our message on gender and being true to who you are, check out our interview with Katie in our new video series. It’s called ‘Sit Down Sessions with Story Surprise’: https://youtu.be/dCeBVehILxc Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise. Story: ‘Betwixt’ by Hazel Edwards https://www.hazeledwards.com/   Author of ‘There’s a Hippopotamus on the Roof Eating Cake’. Guest Reader: Katie Long – Artist Instagram @kteexart Mick’s Mate: Clara Belleville Introductions: Pippa and Baxter Riley This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story Surprise. Season Two is Coming Soon...If you like stories, music and a little bit of silliness, then you will love Story Surprise!This Season Anthony & Lauren are looking at important topics like inclusion and sharing impactful and diverse stories from heaps of Aussie authors and fantastic story tellers.There's something for everyone.So, we'll see you soon for Series Two of Story Surprise.Find @storysurpriseau at these places…Website:www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTangi Videos:https://tangi.co/p/storysurpriseauTik Tok:www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dad isn’t feeling good today. He has a shadow which follows him around sometimes leaving very few days for the sun to shine. All of us may be visited by a dark shadow at one stage or another. If your shadow won’t go away, ask for help. And if a shadow is affecting a friend, give them as much love and support as possible. Together, we can shine our daylight onto the darkest of days. Story: ‘My Daddy’s Shadow’ by Riley M. Rodgers & Sid Meireles Check out more from Ethicool here: https://ethicoolbooks.com/ Song: ‘Take a Deep Breath!’ By Anthony & Lauren and Dominic WoodheadFind Lauren & Anthony @storysurpriseauYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseau  Website: www.storysurprise.com.au Tangi Videos: https://tangi.co/p/storysurpriseau Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau    Join us for our live and interactive classes for kids! Jump & Jiggle: Exercise your body… and your imagination! www.jumpandjiggle.com.au  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story Time !Story Surprise! With Anthony & Lauren | The Enormous Turnip.What’s for dinner? Lauren is hungry! How about an enormous Turnip for tea? But first, we’re going to have to pull it out of the garden. Can you help Anthony & Lauren and all their friends to ‘heave & ho” and pull up the enormous turnip? A fun episode which uses repetition and call and response to keep the wee ones entertained.Story: ‘The Enormous Turnip’ Song: ‘Who could you be?’ By Anthony & Lauren and Dominic Woodhead Story Surprise Live! Would you like to join us for one of our live shows in Melbourne? Visit our website to secure your tickets. Free admission, bookings necessary.Find Lauren & Anthony @storysurpriseauYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseau  Website: www.storysurprise.com.au Tangi Videos: https://tangi.co/p/storysurpriseau Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau    Join us for our live and interactive classes for kids! Jump & Jiggle: Exercise your body… and your imagination! www.jumpandjiggle.com.au  Listen to Story Surprise daily on Little Rockers Radio at 11am and 5pm. www.littlerockersradio.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story Surprise! With Anthony & Lauren.Oh no! Can you smell that? Someone here has BAD breath. It’s not Anthony… It’s not Lauren… It’s Vlad! Join us as we show Vlad how to brush those germs away so that his fangs are bright, extra clean and pearly white! Take a listen…Story: ‘Vlad’s Bad Breath’ by Rory H. Mather & Jesus Lopez  Song: ‘The Tooth Tooth Train’ by Anthony & Lauren and Dominic WoodheadFind Lauren & Anthony @storysurpriseauYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseau  Website: www.storysurprise.com.au Tangi Videos: https://tangi.co/p/storysurpriseau Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau    Join us for our live and interactive classes for kids! Jump & Jiggle: Exercise your body… and your imagination! www.jumpandjiggle.com.au  Listen to Story Surprise daily on Little Rockers Radio at 11am and 5pm. www.littlerockersradio.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story Time with Story Surprise!You can do it! Pebble the quiet, brown little stonefish may be small, but she can do it. Join Anthony & Lauren and Pebble as the venture to the Great Ocean Show! An episode that proves when you believe in yourself, you can make a big difference! Story: ‘The Quiet, Brown Little Stonefish by Amy LeverSong: ‘Go for the Gold’, written by Nick Davio, covered by Anthony & LaurenFind Anthony & Lauren @storysurpriseauYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseau Website: www.storysurprise.com.au Tangi Videos: https://tangi.co/p/storysurpriseau Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau Join us for our live and interactive classes for kids! Jump & Jiggle: Exercise your body… and your imagination! www.jumpandjiggle.com.au Listen to Story Surprise daily on Little Rockers Radio at 11am and 5pm. www.littlerockersradio.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that long ago there were giant creatures that walked the earth?We know about dinosaurs, but have you heard of megabeasts?Megabeasts still exist today! They are very large animals like the elephant and the rhino! There were other megabeasts that once walked the earth which are now extinct! Today we’re learning all about the Diprotodon, the Thylacoleo and the Procoptodon!Story: ‘Dippy the Dancing Diprotodon’ by Elaine Ouston & Kevin BurgemeestreSong: ‘Megabeasts’ by Lauren, Anthony & Dominic Woodhead Link to Story Surprise – ‘Megabeasts’: https://youtu.be/Ry_8An61Td8 Find Anthony & Lauren HERE… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseau Website: www.storysurprise.com.au Tangi Videos: https://tangi.co/p/storysurpriseau Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau Join us for our live and interactive classes for kids! Jump & Jiggle: Exercise your body… and your imagination! www.jumpandjiggle.com.au Listen to Story Surprise daily on Little Rockers Radio at 11am and 5pm. www.littlerockersradio.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story Surprise! With Anthony & Lauren ‘I’ve Got Spots’ An episode for kids with vitiligo and anyone who has ever felt differentBeing unique is very special. Did you know that everyone is unique in their own way? What makes you unique? Lauren has vitiligo. Vitiligo is a condition where skin loses its colour in patches. Lauren didn’t always love her spots, but when she found today’s Story Surprise book and song, ‘I’ve Got Spots’, it helped her to embrace her uniqueness.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt different. You are amazing, you are strong, you are unique! If you’re a parent of a child with vitiligo and you’d like to reach out for help or support, please contact the Vitiligo Association Australia: lauren.kidsupport@vitiligo.org.auStory: ‘I’ve Got Spots’ by Danielle WheelerSong: ‘I’ve Got Spots’ by Danielle Wheeler and Nick Davio Find out more: https://www.ivegotspots.com/  Find Anthony & Lauren @storysurpriseau here… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseau  Website: www.storysurprise.com.auTangi Videos: https://tangi.co/p/storysurpriseau Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau    Join us for our live and interactive classes for kids! Jump & Jiggle: Exercise your body… and your imagination! www.jumpandjiggle.com.au Listen to Story Surprise daily on Little Rockers Radio at 11am and 5pm. www.littlerockersradio.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.