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Solid Gold Story Time
by Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard
Winner of 'Podcast of the Year' in the first South African Podcast Awards!Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin.Introducing Solid Gold Story Time, a unique podcast platform to delight and soothe very young children, while stimulating their love of stories and literacy potential. Take your pick of their mood and time of day: story songs, African tales, nursery rhymes with a new age twist, lullabies and musical exercises for early childhood development. Appealing to ECD kiddies and their caregivers, you can develop their comprehension and literacy skills through the heard word.For enquiries about including your favourite nursery rhyme or contributing a story of your own, contact [email protected]
Episodes
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Rosina's Dream by Lorato Trok
Rosina's Dream: A Chapter Book of Heroic Hope & Triumph: English Version. Discover the inspiring true story of an unsung South African heroine in Rosina’s Dream, written and read by Lorato Trok in English. Before she was the woman with a school named after her and a recipient of the prestigious...
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Rosina's Dream by Lerato Trok [Setswana]
Discover Rosina's story. An athlete who overcomes adversity in Setswana. Discover the inspiring true story of an unsung South African heroine in Rosina’s Dream, written and read by Lorato Trok in Setswana. Before she was the woman with a school named after her and a recipient of the prestigious...
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Mama's Garden of Hope: A story of how children can come to grips with Cancer
Dr. Karen Singh's heartfelt story where a child can understand Cancer. The story follows a cheerful young girl named Emma and her mother, who live in a charming village. They spend their afternoons bonding in their magical garden, a place filled with vibrant flowers, bees, and butterflies....
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I am Lovely and Dark by Ntombi The Voice
A story of self-discovery through the eyes of a child who outsmarts bullies. Ntombi The Voice, award-winning broadcaster, reads her inspiring children’s story, I Am Lovely and Dark, a tale of self-discovery and overcoming prejudice. Seen through the eyes of her inner child, this story resonates...
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Making Friends with Feelings by Sewela Langeni [Sepedi]
In her debut children’s book, Making Friends with Feelings, Sewela Langeni challenges the societal stereotype that ‘boys don't cry’ through the story of a young boy named Lubabalo. While other children suggest that boys must be tough, Luba learns to listen to Lesedi, his imaginary friend, who...
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Making Friends with Feelings by Sewela Langeni
In her debut children’s book, Making Friends with Feelings, Sewela Langeni challenges the societal stereotype that ‘boys don't cry’ through the story of a young boy named Lubabalo. While other children suggest that boys must be tough, Luba learns to listen to Lesedi, his imaginary friend, who...
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Soweto Tea Party by Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang [isiZulu]
Kusekuqaleni kweminyaka yawo-1980 futhi nempilo ayilula eSoweto. UPrincess ufuna usizo kuBaba wakhe bese kungekudala bazithole sebenedili letiye nabanye balabo ababelwelwa inkululeko abawosaziwayo emlandweni waseNingizimu Afrika. Indaba yezingane emnandi nevusa usinga emayelana nempilo…
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Soweto Tea Party by Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
It's the early 1980s and life in Soweto is not easy. Princess looks to Baba for help and soon they are sharing a fantasy tea party with some of the greatest freedom fighters in South African history. A tender and inspiring story for children about life during the height of apartheid. The story...
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Die Seun Wat Net Wou Dans deur Diana Ferrus [Afrikaans]
Diana Ferrus lees haar fassinerende kinderboek in Afrikaans. Die bekroonde skrywer, digter en storieverteller, Dr Diana Ferrus, lees haar fassinerende kinderboek, Die Seun Wat Net Wou Dans. Almal ken die gevoel van ’n diepgewortelde droom wat amper onmoontlik voel om te bereik. Die Seun Wat Net…
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The Boy Who Loved to Dance by Diana Ferrus
Author, poet and storyteller, Diana Ferrus, reads her children's storybook. Acclaimed author, poet and storyteller, Diana Ferrus, reads her fascinating children’s book, The Boy Who Loved to Dance. Johaar Mosaval wasn’t just a dancer. Growing up in District 6 during Apartheid, he faced both racial...
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Palesa, flower of the forest by Khutšo Swafo
What happens when kindness, compassion, love, and joy escape Diphofolong Forest? Join Khutšo Swafo on a journey through the life of Palesa and the animals of Diphoofolong Forest as they navigate a world turned upside down. Together, they aim to rediscover the harmony that once held them together....
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Bontle's New Wheels read by Gomolemo Moagi
Listen to this heartfelt story, read by author, Gomolemo Moagi. Bontle is a beautiful girl with eyes as big as marbles and as sparkly as stars. Bontle loves going to school, but there is one thing Bontle needs that the other children don’t. Listen to the story in English or scroll through the...
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Setulo sa Mabidi sa Bontle se setjha
Gomolemo Moagi reads her book, Bontle's New Wheels, in Sesotho. Bontle ke ngwanana ya dilemo tse supileng, o motle, ka mahlo a sootho a maholo a benya seka dinaledi. Bontle o rata ho ya sekolong empa ho na le seo Bontle a se hlokang seo bana ba that the other children don’t. bang ba sa se…
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Rylee and the Rainbow Child
A rainbow baby is a child born after a pregnancy loss of any kind. This story song relates Sweet Little Rylee’s wonderment at her baby brother growing in her Mommy’s tummy. After Ryan is born, Rylee is a model older sister, and the story speaks of their sibling bond and the song they will share...
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Lulu & Sarge in the Bee-sting Operation
Lulu & Sarge are a dachshund duo who are on a mission to solve crimes in the animal kingdom. Their first mission is to take on bullying bees who are stealing from fellow-worker’s hives. Even in the heat of fur-raising crime-raids, the little Sarge is keenly aware of obeying her gut feel…
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Once Upon a Podcast (An Introduction to the Value of Heard Word Stories)
This podcast gives an overview of the value of the heard word in stimulating literacy and love of literature in very young children. It is my experience and my conviction that the lifelong love of reading is presaged, stimulated, enhanced and vitalised by the act of hearing audio stories as...
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Jamie Shai and his Superpower
Jamie is a little boy who was born with severe cerebral palsy. His mommy, Lara Nathen, narrates her heartwarming book about his superpower - his smile - that makes all the difference in a world in need of more love and laughter. Jamie's superpower makes all the difference in a world in need of…
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Lenny the Fraidy Cat: A Tale of Courage
(African Tales) A captivating children's story in rhythm, rhyme and song. Lenny is afraid of everything; from noises in the night to his shadow on the wall. Most scary for him is traffic, the cars and buses in the city. One day his mother sends him to visit his grandmother far away. While on the...
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Cheeky and Chirpy Solve a Crime: A Tale of Problem-Solving
(African Tales) Cheeky and Chirpy are sent to market by their mother. They are accosted along the way by a Robber Duck who steals their seeds and flies away, The chicks are upset. The duck can fly and they cannot. They realise that the seed dropped by Robber Duck have created a trail that leads…
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(I Can Sing A) Rainbow
(Story Song) (Lullaby) Colour their dreams ... red and yellow and pink and green. Purple and orange and blue. You're probably singing it in your head right now. Play the song at bedtime as a soothing lullaby that will have your baby learning ... and soothed to a peaceful sleep in glorious audio...
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
(Story Song) You all know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But we bet you've never heard it like this before. Taught to my mother by her mother, we've taught this song to our daughters and their daughters. A classic story song recalled for five generations ... and counting. Want to...
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The Tale of Stingray Charles
(African Tales) Alakazam! Alakazing! The power of your mind is a magical thing ... with these words, Pitterpat the Crazee Caterpillar takes us on an amazing, musical adventure under the sea. Thomas the Jazz Kat and Bliksem da Bone meet a washed-up crooner called Stingray Charles and help him find...
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The Chameleon Called McKoi
(African Tales) (ECD) Join the Chameleon Called McKoi on his episodic journey to self-discovery and storytelling fun. B.o.r.e.d of his humdrum life in Bunduland, McKoi meets the Magical Mantis who tell him, 'Sounds like you need a change.' With these words the Magical Mantis inducts McKoi into…
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Woza Mtwana: Groove with Baby
(Story Song) (ECD) From the time your little baby's born, their life is in your hands. You know you've got make them big and strong to meet all of life's demands. So here's a little song to sing when you're giving and caring Some time to dance and time to sing in sharing and living and caring.…
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Eddie the Elephant Shows True Grit
(African Tales) Eddie the Elephant's trunk was too big and his tail was too small, according to the other animals on the school bus. But when the bus broke down one day, Eddie showed true grit. And became the hero of the school. Written and narrated by Lynn Joffe with music by Lynn Joffe and Adam...
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Miss Molly The Resourceful Hippo
(African Tales) Miss Molly the Hippo loved dancing. Her doting mommy loves her dearly and encourages her to pursue her dreams. Molly is different to the other fish at the swim school who tease her for not being able to compete in their gala. Miss Molly is undetered and discovers nifty resources...
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Inky Pinky Ponky: The Caring, Sharing Donkey
(African Tales) Inky Pinky Ponky was a selfish donkey ... until one day, at the funfair, he met a pony who was caught in the rain and learned how much fun it was to share his tickets and make a new friend. Written and narrated by Lynn Joffe with music by Lynn Joffe and Adam Howard, this rhythm 'n...
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Gina The Lazy Giraffe
(African Tales) Gina is such a lazy giraffe, she never helps her friends on the ground. Until one day, a storm breaks out and she sees how helpful all the other animals are. And changes her tune. This story was written to embody the quality of hard-workingness and is part of the United Nations...
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Three Little Fishes
(Story Song) This charming song tells of a mother fish and her babies who are threatened by a wily fox and triumph to swim another day. This story song was taught to Lynn by her mother, who was taught by her mother, who was taught by hers. It's an evergreen song that finds a new voice for a new...
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Ruby's A-Z of Electricity: Ruby and the Powerpals
(ECD) Created to teach young children about electricity, this rhythm and rhyme tale offers a new look and sound for the alphabet. Ruby teaches her baby brother how electricity savings work in a memorable and fun way. Want to share something with us? · Our podcasts are also available on Spotify ·...
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Freddie the Fridge has a Meltdown: Ruby and the Powerpals
(ECD) Ruby sneaks downstairs for a midnight feast and leaves the fridge door wide upon while she makes her choices. Freddy Fridge is very upset about her careless electricity habits and has a complete meltdown. Created to demonstrate electricity savings to young children, this is one of several...
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Ruby Gets Into Hot Water: Ruby and the Powerpals
(ECD) Sweet Little Ruby, she just loves to bath. But daydreaming of other watery places, she runs too much hot water ... and Hottie the Hot Tap has a lot to say about it. Created to teach small children about electricity savings, this episode demonstrates the need to save hot water in a fun,...
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The Night Laaitie Called it a Day: Ruby and the Powerpals
(ECD) Created to teach young children about electricity savings, this charming episode finds Ruby preparing for bed and scared of the dark. She imagines all sorts of strange shapes and, terrified, doesn't want the light switched off. The light comes to life in the persona of Laaitie Lightswitch,...
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Animal Fair
(Story Song) (ECD) This old music hall song is given fresh life with a carnival barker narrator and a whole bunch of new verses. There's also a simple rhythmic chant at the end of each verse that small children will catch on to real quick. It's a singalong to remember. Want to share something…
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Winner of 'Podcast of the Year' in the first South African Podcast Awards!Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin.Introducing Solid Gold Story Time, a unique podcast platform to delight and soothe very young children, while stimulating their love of stories and literacy potential. Take your pick of their mood and time of day: story songs, African tales, nursery rhymes with a new age twist, lullabies and musical exercises for early childhood development. Appealing to ECD kiddies and their caregivers, you can develop their comprehension and literacy skills through the heard word.For enquiries about including your favourite nursery rhyme or contributing a story of your own, contact [email protected]
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Winner of 'Podcast of the Year' in the first South African Podcast Awards!Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin.Introducing Solid Gold Story Time, a unique podcast platform to delight and soothe very young children, while stimulating their love of stories and literacy potential. Take your...
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