Solid Gold Story Time

Aug 22 2026

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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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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

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(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.

Once Upon a Podcast (An Introduction to the Value of Heard Word Stories)

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Woza Mtwana: Groove with Baby

Jul 31 2024 3 mins

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Jul 24 2024 3 mins

(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 Howard, this rhythm 'n rhyme story was created to illustrate the value of determinatio

Miss Molly The Resourceful Hippo

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(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 that suit her purpose. Written and narrated by Lynn Joffe with music by Lynn Joffe and A

Inky Pinky Ponky: The Caring, Sharing Donkey

Jul 10 2024 4 mins

(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 rhyme story was created to illustrate the value of generosity as part of the UN Rights

Gina The Lazy Giraffe

Jul 02 2024 4 mins

(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 Rights of the Child.

Cheeky and Chirpy Solve a Crime: A Tale of Problem-Solving

Jun 25 2024 3 mins

(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 to the villian's nest. Robber Duck goes to Bird Prison and the chicks go home to their

The Boop Boop Song

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(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 generation.