Grandma Has A Story
by Jacqueline Watson
This podcast is full of stories Jacqueline has written herself, about all sorts of different subjects - many about animals. Children of any age and size can enjoy them whether to pass the time on a long journey or when settling down before bedtime. With so many stories to choose from you will always find one to enjoy 🌟 Her children’s books are available on Amazon ~ take a look at them on her website Grandmahasastory.com
Episodes
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74 ~ CLEDWYN THE WISE OWL
Welcome to another of my stories. Cledwyn is a very wise owl who loves learning new things. After watching the visitors pass through a garden each night, he decided to find out more about them. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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73 ~ STORM MAKES FRIENDS
Welcome to another of my stories. As you journey through this story, you will meet Meadow who loves all the wildflowers, Forest who forages for mushrooms, Storm who is having difficulty keeping friends, and Comfort who loves to help others understand their feelings and emotions. I hope you enjoy…
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72 ~ KELTI LEARNS BREATHWORK
In my new story, Kelti is struggling with trying to understand all the different conflicts and troubles going on in the world. She doesn't know what to do with her feelings and emotions. One minute she feels okay and the next she will burst into tears. She decides to talk to her grandma about it...
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71 ~ LOUIE BECOMES CURIOUS
Another of my stories where Louie & Molly go exploring in the rocket. This time, when Louie becomes curious about the different functions of his body, Molly takes him to meet some of her friends who answer his questions in their own way. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with…
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70 ~ KELTI SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER
Here is another one of my Kelti stories. Kelti's friend, Maddy, is sad because her grandpa has to go and live in a care home. One day, Maddy, Kelti and Fiona pay a visit to the care home ... a visit which changes everyone's life. Listen to find out how the girls bring joy to the residents at...
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69 ~ A ROBINS CHRISTMAS CHEER
I wrote this Christmas story to share with you why it is important to look after the birds during the cold winter months. Listen to find out the things a little boy and his mum do to help the hungry birds in their garden. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my...
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68 ~ KELTI LEARNS MEDITATION
Here’s another of my Kelti stories - Kelti’s Grandma teaches her how to meditate. She explains why meditation is good to do, and shares simple meditation techniques which Kelti can use to help her sleep and to relax. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my...
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67 ~ LET’S WRITE A STORY
I’m often asked, How do you write a story? Well here is my answer. And then I wrote a book called A Children’s Guide To Story Writing …. which has been very popular, and is available on Amazon. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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66 ~ BLUE HAS A VISITOR
It is autumn. Halloween is approaching and many people are busy carving pumpkins. But who is carving pumpkins and leaving them in Blue's barn? Listen to my story to find out. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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65 ~ LOUIE LEARNS TO RECYCLE
Louie has been asking, why is recycling important to the planet? To help explain, Molly flies Louie in the rocket to a rubbish dump where some animals help Louie understand by telling of the dangers rubbish can cause to wildlife, and showing the new things old rubbish can be made into. I hope you...
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64 ~ KELTI GOES CAMPING
Kelti’s dad takes Kelti and two of her friends camping in the forest near their house. They enjoy outdoor living until they realise their mobile phones are not connected to the internet. Listen to find out what happens. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my...
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63 ~ BLUE HELPS SAVE THE DAY
When the postman has difficulty delivering the mail, Fiona and her horse, Blue, help out. Many people are grateful, but not as much as Stacey who is about to have a baby. Will Fiona be able to help her, and how does Blue save the day? Listen to my story to find out. I hope you enjoy my story....
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62 ~ THE KANGAROO
Sylvia is a kangaroo who longs to be a mum, but it never seems to happen. This makes Sylvia very sad until the day she helps a wallaby. Listen to my story to find out what happens. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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61 ~ KELTI AT THE ZOO part 2
Kelti and her Grandma continue their visit at the zoo …. they ride a train, have fun at the Petting Zoo, and then enjoy watching the bird show. Kelti also helps a Red Panda called Douglas …. listen to find out how. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my…
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60 ~ KELTI AT THE ZOO part 1
Kelti and her grandma visit the zoo and enjoy watching the monkeys getting up to mischief, the dolphins entertaining the crowd and a very sleepy lion. Kelti also helps a giraffe called Gerry .... listen to find out how. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my...
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59 ~ INSIDE MY BOOK THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF CATS
Listen as I share a short description of the 8 stories in my second children’s book. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/grandma_has_a_story or via my website, grandmahasastory.com … and check me out on TikTok! If you enjoy my stories, my…
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58 ~ WHY AM I SCARED?
Are you scared of the dark or spiders? In this story some school children talk about the things which scare them. But are they really scared? Listen to find out what their teacher explains has really caused them to be scared. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on...
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57 ~ A CAT CALLED ARCHIE
Archie is a Cornish Rex & well known for helping animals with problems. One day he sets off for a run in a nearby field, but is stopped by a sparrow who is distressed as her eggs keep disappearing from her nest. Archie comes up with a way to solve this mystery and then continues to the field…
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56 ~ INSIDE MY BOOK THE ADVENTURES OF KELTI & DOUGIE
Listen as I share a short description of the 8 stories in my very first children’s book. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/grandma_has_a_story or via my website, grandmahasastory.com … and check me out on TikTok! If you enjoy my stories, my...
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55 ~ KELTI & THE KITTENS
Kelti is in the forest with her little dog, Dougie, when she hears a cat crying. After rescuing the cat, Kelti tries to find it’s owner .… but does she succeed? Listen to find out what happens. I hope you enjoyed my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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54 ~ BLUE EARNS A TREAT
A horse named Blue and his owner, Fiona, enjoy an afternoon at the beach where they find a piece of treasure in the sand, and meet a very grateful family. Does the treasure find its owner? Listen to find out. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram…
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53 ~ THE MERMAIDS
Morgana has loved mermaids ever since she was a tiny girl. Whenever she plays on the beach, she would look out at the ocean and dream about beautiful mermaids swimming there. Then one day her dream comes true, but not in a way she expects .... listen to discover why. I hope you enjoy my story....
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52 ~ LOUIE & THE RAIN
Louie is fed up with the rain which is stopping him playing with his new football. Molly takes him for a ride in the rocket and explains why rain is very important to all of us. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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51 ~ THE LITTLE DONKEY
Larry the little donkey is sad and lonely. His special friend has stopped coming to spend time with him, and Larry doesn’t know why. Will he ever find a new special friend … a friend who really cares for him? Listen to find out. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either...
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50 ~ BLUE COMFORTS A FRIEND
When Fiona is scared by a spider, her horse, Blue, tries to understand why. He has a conversation with the spider, who explains the good things they do for humans. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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49 ~ KELTI LEARNS TO RIDE
Kelti’s grandma is taking Kelti for her first riding lesson, and Kelti is very excited. One day, as Kelti and her new friend ride their horses around the village, they are called upon to help some distressed people. Listen to find out more. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts…
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48 ~ GRANDMA CATCHES COVID
Kelti’s grandma catches covid and Kelti is very worried about her. What can she do to help her grandma through this time of sickness, and bring a smile to her face? Listen to find out. This story is from my book, Kelti's Adventures With Grandma. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your…
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47 ~ THE WHITE SQUIRREL
Horace is a very friendly hedgehog and knows most of the animals in the park …. except for the white squirrel. As Horace watches her, he wonders why she is always on her own … unlike the other squirrels who play together. But when he discovers the reason for this, he is not happy. Listen to find...
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46 ~ A SLOTH NAMED MANGO
Mango, the sloth, is very happy living a quiet life in the rainforest … until a few comments from other animals suggest she is wasting her life. As Mango worries about whether she should change who she is in order to please others, a friendly tortoise helps her understand why she should be living...
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45 ~ KELTI TIDIES UP
Kelti enjoys her walks to and from the school bus stop, but she has noticed more and more litter lying in the gardens and hedgerows. This bothers her a lot, and so she decides to take action and do something about it. Listen to find out what she does. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your...
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44 ~ THE SAFARI TRIP
Twins, Ella and Jonah, go on a Safari trip with their grandpa. As they journey around with Jon, their driver and guide, they learn about the animals they see. The day is fun and, at night, they fall asleep exhausted …. only to be woken by a snake who needs the twins to help with a problem. Can…
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43 ~ THE PAINTING
Harvey enjoys drawing and building things. He designs an amusement park for the mice at the bottom of his garden. But as he takes his painting to show his brother, Roland, Harvey trips over a rug …. and something strange happens. Listen to find out what. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share…
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42 ~ DOUGIE’S STORY
I am often asked how a tiny dog called Dougie came to live with Kelti. Well here, at last, is that story. Listen to here how a sad beginning can have a happy ending. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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41 ~ KELTI GOES TO LONDON part 3
Kelti and her grandma finally reach Buckingham Palace ... and Kelti is still hoping to see The Queen. In this part of my story, Kelti watches the soldiers who keep guard outside of Buckingham Palace, and then she has a special tour of the Palace ... but will she see The Queen? Listen to find out...
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40 ~ KELTI GOES TO LONDON part 2
Kelti and her grandma are on their way to Buckingham Palace. They walk through a park, and Kelti meets a pelican who asks for her help. Can Kelti help? Listen to find out. This story is from my book, Kelti's Adventures With Grandma. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me...
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39 ~ KELTI GOES TO LONDON part 1
Kelti has never been to London, and that’s where she decides to go for her birthday treat with her Grandma. In this story, Kelti feels sorry for a pigeon and helps a raven in distress. Listen to find out how she helps both birds. This story is from my book, Kelti's Adventures With Grandma. I hope...
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38 ~ KELTI & THE LITTLE CHICK
Kelti has always wanted a chick to love and care for. One day, after a visit to see Grandma's friend's chickens, Kelti has an idea. What is this idea and will Kelti ever have a chick to love? Listen to find out. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram...
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37 ~ CINNAMON GOES TO SCHOOL
Cinnamon, the hamster, loves to nestle in Kelti’s cardigan pocket … and this school day is no exception. Listen to find out what happens when Cinnamon is discovered at school. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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36 ~ KELTI & THE HAMSTER
Kelti chooses a pet hamster for her birthday present which she calls Cinnamon. Cinnamon loves Kelti and wants to be with her all the time … but this can get him into trouble. Listen to find out how adventurous Cinnamon is. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my...
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35 ~ GRANDMA’S KISSES
Grandma is going away for a while, and Kelti struggles with saying goodbye to her .… so Grandma explains a special way for Kelti to always know her grandma is around. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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34 ~ LOUIE & THE BEE
Louie is upset that people are cruel to insects. Molly takes him in the rocket to visit a bee who explains the importance of insects and why they are needed in the world. Listen to find out. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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33 ~ LOUIE & THE ROCKET
Louie is Kelti’s little brother, and he is scared of thunder and lightning. Molly takes him for a ride in the rocket and explains all about thunder and lightening in a most unusual way. Listen to find out more. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram...
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32 ~ A CAT CALLED SPARKLE
Sparkle is a very regal cat, who thinks she is better than all the other cats in her neighbourhood. But what happens when she is confronted by a group of stray cats? Listen to my story and find out. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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31 ~ THE TRAMPOLINE
Do you have a guardian angel, a special friend who helps and guides you? Whilst bouncing on her trampoline, Mariam discovers she has a very special guardian angel. Listen to find out how they connected. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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30 ~ KELTI & THE UNICORN
Kelti wants to do something nice for her mummy, to show her how much she loves her. After helping a tiny fairy, Kelti is granted 3 wishes … listen to the story to find out what she chooses. This story is from my book, The Adventures of Kelti & Dougie. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your...
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29 ~ KELTI & THE CHOCOLATE BAR
Kelti wakes up feeling miserable and doesn’t know how to be happy … until she meets Doris. Listen to find out how Doris helps Kelti to feel happy again. This story is from my book, The Adventures of Kelti & Dougie. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my…
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28 ~ KELTI & THE DEER
Kelti follows an injured baby deer into the forest, and helps a vet find out what is wrong with him. This story is from my book, The Adventures of Kelti & Dougie. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page…
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27 ~ KELTI & THE DRAGON
Kelti has a bad dream about a dragon. Her mummy comforts her and tells her not to be scared as she will never meet a dragon in real life. But what happens when Kelti goes into the forest? Listen to my story and find out. This story is from my book, The Adventures of Kelti & Dougie. I hope you…
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26 ~ KELTI & THE TREASURE CHEST
Kelti and her little dog, Dougie, find a secret door in a tree. Behind the door she learns something very important ….. listen to find out what. This story is from my book, The Adventures of Kelti & Dougie. I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page,...
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25 ~ KELTI AND THE LITTLE OWL
Kelti and her little dog, Dougie, take a picnic into the forest where a little owl attracts Kelti’s attention. What does the owl want, and will Kelti be able to help her? Listen to my story to find out. This story is from my book, The Adventures of Kelti & Dougie. I hope you enjoy my story.…
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About this show
This podcast is full of stories Jacqueline has written herself, about all sorts of different subjects - many about animals. Children of any age and size can enjoy them whether to pass the time on a long journey or when settling down before bedtime. With so many stories to choose from you will always find one to enjoy 🌟 Her children’s books are available on Amazon ~ take a look at them on her website Grandmahasastory.com
Hosted by
Jacqueline Watson