The Calabash Children: A Draw Along Story For Kids

About this episode

This episode features an interactive draw along story based on the Tanzanian folktale 'The Calabash Children'.

Story artists, grab your crayons and your drawing paper because the story in today's episode is about to get fuuuun! In this magical Tanzanian folktale called The Calabash Children, a lonely woman makes a wish so impossible it could never, ever come true… except it totally does, in the most way imaginable. And just when you think you've figured out where this story is going, buckle up, because the calabash children have a surprise so delightfully unexpected that your kids will be scribbling furiously and begging you to hit replay! The Fairy Tale Art Cart is an interactive draw along podcast where your kids become the illustrators of the stories they hear! It's the perfect screen-free creative activity for busy families. Grab your crayons and settle in for a story, art, and music filled activity time that keeps little hands busy, sparks big imagination, and brings fairy tales to life! Get even more Fairy Tale Art Cart! --> Become a member for bonus episodes or to join the all new Snail Mail Club! Stay in the loop --> Sign up for the newsletter to get first news about the show and learn about live performances of the show!

People in this episode

Host: Rachael Harrington

Topics covered

• Tanzanian folktale
• interactive storytelling
• drawing activity
• creative play
• family engagement

Keywords

• Calabash Children
• Tanzanian folktale
• draw along
• kids stories
• creative activity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Calabash Children

Places: Tanzania

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