Little Yarns
Little Yarns
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Discover podcast episodes that share Indigenous languages and culture with preschool kids and families through stories and songs on ABC Listen.
Fire in Walmajarri
On our last trip to Bunuba Country, our friend Natalie is going to show us how fire helps us cook damper, make tea and stay warm in the cold wind.   Nature soundscapes for this episode courtesy of Listening Earth   For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best kids podcasts like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. Plus you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids YouTube channels.
Apr 12
9 min
Eggs in Walmajarri
We’re back on Bunuba Country and following animal tracks along the sandy banks of the Martuwarra River. We're looking for hidden crocodile eggs with the help of our ranger friend, Natalie Davey.     Nature soundscapes for this episode courtesy of Listening Earth   For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best kids podcasts like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. Plus you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids YouTube channels.
Apr 5
8 min
Frilled-neck lizard in Walmajarri
We visit our friend Natalie Davey at her home in Fitzroy Crossing on Bunuba Country in Western Australia. On a walk to the Martuwarra river we’ll meet grasshoppers, frogs and the frilled neck lizard, and learn about the importance of respecting each others' space.
Mar 29
9 min
Echidna in Wayilwan
It's our last visit to Wayilwan Country with Aunty Beth. We'll follow some mysterious animal tracks and see if we can spot a very clever animal with more than a few tricks up his sleeve to avoid being seen...
Mar 22
8 min
Respect in Wayilwan
We're back on Wayilwan Country and heading to school. Aunty Beth shares stories under the gumtrees about showing respect for friends, teachers, Elders and Country.
Mar 15
9 min
Kookaburra in Wayilwan
We're going to meet Aunty Beth Wright on Wayilwan Country in western NSW. Let's go fishing on the Wambuul River with a little help from the gugugarra - the kookaburra!
Mar 8
9 min
Birds in Arrernte
We're going on a bushwalk with Joel Liddle on Arrernte Country. We'll meet some special feathered friends, listen to their calls and learn how to help look after Country.
Mar 1
7 min
House in Arrernte
We're back on Arrernte Country to have a cuppa with Joel Liddle at his house. We'll learn how language is like a home and how culture can fill you up and keep you warm, just like a cup of tea.
Feb 22
8 min
Stars in Arrernte
Let's go camping in the desert on Arrernte Country in Central Australia. Our friend Joel Liddle's going to show us his favourite spot to sit by the fire and look up at the twinkling kwerralye in the night sky.
Feb 15
9 min
Antlion in Ngalia
It's our last visit to Ngalia Country to see Kado on his beautiful ngurrara. He's going to share the Creation story for a very small creature that calls the desert home... the antlion! Content warning: This episode features a Creation story where children are taken by monsters. Co-listening is encouraged.
May 11, 2025
7 min
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