New Friends

On the first morning of fall, it still feels very much like summer. Minka Mouse has a long list of Saturday chores to finish before she can go out to play. But by the time the tasks are finished, the sun is already following the river toward the sea.

There is still time for a little play before the dinner bell rings at moonrise. Down by the river, on Minka’s favorite warm stone, a skippity flutter brings an unexpected gift—and perhaps a new friend?

What is Pocket Tea Tales: Gentle Imaginative Stories for Children?

Pocket Tea Tales is a storytelling podcast for children and the folks who love them.

These stories come from a practice I’ve carried for years: reaching into my pocket and finding just the right story for the moment. In classrooms, in my rocking chair at home—wherever a child needs something gentle, funny, or healing—these tales are told in that same spirit.

Each episode offers a simply told, imaginative story, often filled with animals, nature, small creatures, and a touch of magic. These gentle, low-tension stories are well-suited for bedtime, rest time, or any quiet moment in a child’s day. Rich in feeling, they are shaped to meet children where they are, supporting emotional development, resilience, and a child’s inner life.

Some are comforting, some are playful, and all are told with care and deep respect for childhood. Rooted in an imaginatively rich, child-centered approach, Pocket Tea Tales is a place to settle in, listen, and return to often. A world of beloved characters will become living inner companions your child can return to again and again.