The Old Mrs. Moody Show: Stories for Kids
The Old Mrs. Moody Show: Stories for Kids
Old Mrs. Moody Stories
The Old Mrs. Moody Show follows Old Mrs. Moody and her friend Catbaloo, whose ordinary days together sometimes lead to unexpected adventures and often remind Catbaloo of a story she'd like to tell. And as her story begins, listeners enter a world so rich with music and sound that the story itself comes to life all around them—and as it ends, they leave with a sense of warmth and goodness.
A Crosswalk Tale: encouraging words on the way to school
It's official! 🚸 Old Mrs. Moody is a certified school crossing guard—and she takes her new job very seriously! Her uniform is splendid: a neon-yellow safety vest, a shiny badge, and a whistle! Catbaloo is there to watch her friend on her very first day, pulling Little Wilbur the kitten in a wagon. Even goldfish Annette is plopped into a glass jar of water so she can come along and watch, too! She's the very best crossing guard ever! She keeps the kiddos safe and sends them off with her own special kind of encouragement: "Kiddos, listen to your teachers! You know what listening is all about—use your ears more than your mouth!" Then it's back home to put her feet up and rest so she'll be ready to do it all again tomorrow! © 2026 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Sep 3
14 min
Two-Part Summertime Safety Show - follow rules at the pool and be careful on your bike
It's The Summertime Safety Show—a special two-part episode with Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo! They're talking about rules that can help keep you safe on your bike and at the swimming pool. Oh dear! Old Mrs. Moody gets into trouble with the lifeguard for running on the pool deck, and to make matters worse, Thelma is right there and sees the whole thing. But soon, it's Thelma who's in trouble with the lifeguard when she dives into shallow water! Then, when Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo encounter a group of kids riding their bikes on the sidewalk, they discover that the kids are on their way to a Bicycle Rodeo to learn all about bicycle safety. It sounds like so much fun that Old Mrs. Moody hurries home to get her old bike so she can ride in the rodeo with them! * These episodes share general safety rules. Listeners should always follow local rules and their own grown-ups' guidance. © 2026 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Aug 5
14 min
Annette: she's a first-prize fish!
Old Mrs. Moody holds her breath as the prize wheel spins at the Adopt-a-Pet booth. Who will win, and what will the GRAND PRIZE be? "And the winner is… Misssssusss Moooooody!" She wins! And the grand prize is a fishbowl and a beautiful little goldfish! Thrilled with her new pet, Mrs. Moody hurries home to set up the fishbowl and settle her little fishy into its new home. All is going well until she tries to feed it and accidentally dumps the whole box of fish food into the water. And now the water is cloudy and dirty! Oh no! Her poor little fish! Old Mrs. Moody isn't sure what to do. Just then, Catbaloo knocks on the door and comes to the rescue. She's had a goldfish before and knows just what to do to fix the dirty water problem. Once the water is clean again, Catbaloo even shows Old Mrs. Moody that goldfish can learn to do tricks, and before long, her little goldfish is quite the performer! Throughout the story, listeners will learn a little about caring for a goldfish and be reminded that sometimes help is already on the way, even if you can't see it yet. © 2026 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Jul 17
17 min
Pipi's Spectacular Egg: a little mouse believes something he can't yet see
On a visit to her sister Pearl's hobby farm, Old Mrs. Moody teaches Catbaloo how to gather eggs from the chicken coop. With their baskets full, they find a shady spot beneath a tree and sit down to examine the eggs. When Old Mrs. Moody points out a beautiful speckled egg, Catbaloo is reminded of the story of Pipi, a little mouse who discovers a spectacular egg hidden in a clump of tall grass in the churchyard. Certain he hears something inside, Pipi rolls the egg home and keeps it warm while he waits for it to hatch. As Catbaloo tells the story, Festus, a darling miniature donkey, climbs into Old Mrs. Moody's lap to listen. Perhaps you'd like to climb up next to Festus and hear the story, too. There's much to learn from Pipi's Spectacular Egg: a little about chickens and eggs, and a lot about believing in things you cannot yet see. Thank you for listening © 2026 Old Mrs. Moody Stories 
Jun 16
21 min
The Golden Spike Yeehaw! - a time-travel adventure
At an estate sale at the mysterious house at the end of their street, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo discover a fascinating antique clock. When they accidentally wind the clock backwards, something incredible happens—they travel back in time! Suddenly, they find themselves in Promontory, Utah, on May 10, 1869, just in time to witness the historic Golden Spike celebration—the moment the transcontinental railroad is finally completed. Old Mrs. Moody even becomes part of the story when she volunteers to send a Morse code message over the telegraph, announcing to the entire country that the final rail has been laid. © 2026 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Mar 11
18 min
Harry's Happy Heart: a little doggie finds happiness in helping
When Harry is in a very bad mood, his mother says, "Go outside and play, Harry. Being outdoors will make your heart feel happy!" And his mother is right. The warm sunshine on Harry's face feels wonderful, and his tail begins to wag—just a little bit. The fresh air feels so good that Harry decides to take a walk in the park. There, he meets a squirrel trying to dig a hole to bury acorns, a little boy whose sailboat has drifted into the middle of the pond, and a duck with both of her feet stuck deep in a mud puddle. In each situation, Harry comes to the rescue, and each time he helps, his tail wags a little bit more. © 2026 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Jan 22
15 min
Snowballs & Elves & Jingle Bells - a Christmastime story
While Christmas shopping at a new bookstore in town, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo find a Christmas book filled with pictures of Santa's workshop so inviting that they decide to jump right into its pages. At the count of three, they close their eyes and jump—and in the blink of an eye, they are at the North Pole. When Old Mrs. Moody accidentally starts a snowball fight with the elves, they don't mind at all. Instead, they invite their new friends inside the workshop to warm up. Inside, the elves hurry about making toys, and in the kitchen, Santa and Mrs. Claus make candy while singing "Jingle Bells." © 2025 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Dec 4, 2025
16 min
Cannonball Slothy: he learns the need for speed
High in a cecropia tree in the Brazilian rainforest, Slothy the sloth spends his days hanging upside down and moving very slowly. Everything he needs is right there in his tree. When his friends gather to play in a pool of water below, Slothy would like to join them—but getting down takes time. By the time he reaches the ground, his friends have gone. Then one day, Slothy is offered a different way to join in. With encouragement from his friends, he tries something new, and his slow and steady world changes in an unexpected way. © 2025 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Oct 28, 2025
14 min
Mermaid Rescue at the Market - with a bedtime story ending
Mermaids are real! Just ask Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo. They'll tell you about the day they rescued a baby mermaid from the crab tank at the supermarket. While babysitting their friend Lizbeth's baby, Mable, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo realize they don't have anything planned for her lunch. Off they go to the market to find her something to eat. But when they pass the lobster and crab tanks in the fish department, Mable spots something incredible—a tiny mermaid swimming among the crabs! Knowing she doesn't belong there, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo work together to rescue the baby mermaid and return her safely to the sea. The story ends quietly, with a gentle mermaid lullaby sung by Old Mrs. Moody as baby Mable drifts off to sleep. © 2025 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Sep 11, 2025
18 min
Walnut Hullabaloo: something remarkably kind-hearted happens!
Catbaloo shares a story from Old Mrs. Moody's life before they became neighbors. When walnut season arrives and ten tall trees begin dropping their nuts, Old Mrs. Moody calls her chickens to gather them. The hens are delighted and immediately begin imagining all the walnut treats they might make. But the walnuts are needed elsewhere, too. The squirrels who live nearby are busy gathering food for the winter, and before long, a noisy and comical battle over the walnuts begins. With Old Mrs. Moody stepping in, the chaos settles, and there turn out to be walnuts enough for everyone. © 2023–2025 Old Mrs. Moody Stories
Jul 29, 2025
19 min
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