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By Ana Hanssen
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Mom and son retell kids' stories in Spanish.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
SPANISH STORIES FOR KIDS is created by a boy named Marcelo and his mom to share their favorite kids' stories in Spanish. Traditional fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm ("Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Cinderella," and more) and Hans Christian Andersen ("The Little Mermaid," "The Princess and the Pea," and "The Ugly Duckling") contribute to this podcast's Spanish adaptations repertoire. Well-known fables like "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" and "The Tortoise and the Hare," along with more contemporary children's stories, teach little ones life lessons and values like honesty, persistence, and patience. Each episode starts off with an English introduction from Marcelo, who gives listeners new Spanish vocabulary words to listen for, and ends with Marcelo explaining the translation and meaning of the words.
Is It Any Good?
Marcelo has a sweet voice and does a great job introducing the stories narrated in Spanish by his mother. The dynamic between the mother-son duo in Spanish Stories for Kids is touching, as Marcelo's mother is a native Spanish speaker and Marcelo is still learning to speak Spanish. This podcast offers something for both non-Spanish speakers and those fluent in the language. It serves as a gentle and immersive experience for little ones and even adults learning Spanish, while also offering a soothing audio-only approach to story time for those fluent in Spanish.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Spanish Stories for Kids has expanded their Spanish vocabulary and the importance of learning new languages. What are some benefits of hearing a story told in different languages?
What are the advantages of learning a new language and being bilingual or multilingual?
Can you create a modern version of your favorite fairy tale or story from the show? What would you change and why?
Many of the stories you hear in this podcast are fairy tales or stories you've seen in movies and books. How is it different listening to these stories with no images? How did your imagining of the characters change?
Podcast Details
- Release date : June 1, 2020
- Genre : Storytelling
- Run time : 10 minutes
- Host : Marcelo
- Production Company and Network : Independent
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : Adventures , Book Characters , Fantasy ( Fairy Tales , Magic )
- Last updated : October 7, 2025
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