Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

R.A. Spratt

This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.

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Holiday Rerun - 'The First Christmas' as told by Nanny Piggins

Holiday Rerun - 'The First Christmas' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins tells the story of the first Christmas and what really happened in that stable in Bethlehem all those years ago, which she knows because a distant relative of hers just happened to be there at the time.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Episodes

Holiday Rerun - 'The First Christmas' as told by Nanny Piggins

Holiday Rerun - 'The First Christmas' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins tells the story of the first Christmas and what really happened in that stable in Bethlehem all those years ago, which she knows because a distant relative of hers just happened to be there at the time.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Christmas Carol Showdown

Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Christmas Carol Showdown

When Nanny Piggins discovers that Nanny Anne has secretly formed a choir, and without inviting her, she vows to beat her arch-nemesis in competitive Christmas carol singing.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Holiday Rerun - 'Saturnalia and the First Christmas Cracker' as told by Nanny Piggins

Holiday Rerun - 'Saturnalia and the First Christmas Cracker' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the first Christmas cracker was invented back in the time of Saturnalia, the Winter Festival celebrated in Europe in the time before Christmas. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos

Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos

When Nanny Piggins discovered the cost and quality of Santa photographs she is outraged. So naturally she takes over the whole operation and does a much better job.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'The Story of Bluebeard' as told by Nanny Piggins

'The Story of Bluebeard' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins tells the story of Bluebeard. She happens to know what really happened back in the Olden French Story days because a branch of her distant family were living there at the time.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story

Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story

In this week's episode, I read the introduction and first two chapters of my new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. To find out more about the book and where you can buy your own copy, use this link...https://www.penguin.com.au/books/nanny-piggins-and-the-origin-story-9781761340024Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Nanny Piggins and the Attempted Escape

Nanny Piggins and the Attempted Escape

Having been kidnapped by the Ringmaster, Nanny Piggins is determined to escape through whatever means necessary. And she comes up with some very creative means.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2

'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2

Nanny Piggins finishes the epic tale of what happened to Josephn (Josephine) after she was sold into slavery and taken to Egypt.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1

'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1

When the children come home and tell Nanny Piggins that their school is performing the story of of Joseph and his Mult-coloured coat. Nanny Piggins tells them what really happened all those years ago in the Ancient Judean Story days.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Friday Barnes and the Case of the Jade Necklace

Friday Barnes and the Case of the Jade Necklace

Friday is stuck in transit at Zurich international airport so she makes a bargain with the embassy official who comes to interview her. If he promises her a passport, she'll solve the crime that has just been committed at the embassy.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' according to Nanny Piggins

'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' according to Nanny Piggins

When Boris gets mistaken for Big Foot, Nanny Piggins is able to empathise because it is not unlike a problem suffered by her dear cousin Gillian McPiggins in the Highlands of Scotland.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'Aesop and the Sour Grapes' as told by Nanny Piggins

'Aesop and the Sour Grapes' as told by Nanny Piggins

When Michael misses out on elected office at school, Nanny Piggins explains the ancient origins of the expression 'sour grapes'.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'The Story of Chang e and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins

'The Story of Chang e and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children all about her distant relative Chang e and how she came to live on the moon.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'The Jade Rabbit and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins

'The Jade Rabbit and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins explains how we know that the moon is not made of cheese, and how it has to do with the rabbit who lives there.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'The Real Reason the Sea is Salt' according to Nanny Piggins

'The Real Reason the Sea is Salt' according to Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins reveals the truth behind why the sea is salty. It does contradict everything Derrick has learned in science.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Nanny Piggins and Her Dramatic Entrance

Nanny Piggins and Her Dramatic Entrance

This the first chapter of the first Nanny Piggins book published back in 2008. On October 15th 2024 my latest book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' will be released. I though recording this chapter would be a good way to remind everyone where it all began, and get you all ready for the new book.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins

'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children the story of St George, what really happened - not what you may have seen written down in all the story books.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

'The True History of Pigthagoras' as told by Nanny Piggins

'The True History of Pigthagoras' as told by Nanny Piggins

When she discovers Derrick doing his maths homework, Nanny Piggins explains the true origins of Pythagoras' theorem. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 2

Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 2

This is the 2nd part of the story about Nanny Piggins mission to rescue Mr Green from being the national hero of Vanuatu.NB. I realise there is a mistake in this episode where I say 'nannity's sanity' but I thought it was funny so I left it in.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 1

Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 1

Nanny Piggins, Boris and the children travel to Vanuatu to rescue Mr Green.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2