Stories with Music for Kids
Each of these wonderful children’s stories from Aotearoa is read by a local celebrity and has music written and performed especially for it.
Playlist
When the cow, pig and the duck from Mrs Wishy-Washy’s farm complain about having to take a bath in the old tin tub they run away, and a crazy adventure ensues. Joy Cowley’s beloved classic is bought to life by narrator Suzy Cato and musicians from the NZSO in New Zealander Claire Cowan’s original composition. Find out more on the NZSO website
When Grandma notices two of the Stars of Matariki are missing, it’s up to her mokopuna Sam and Te Rerehua to find them. Miriama Kamo’s enchanting story takes us on an adventure as Sam and Te Rerehua find the fairy-like patupaiarehe and try to trick them into giving back the stars. Will they succeed? Author Miriama Kamo joins musicians from the NZSO as they bring this story to life with original music from New Zealand composer Claire Cowan. Find out more on the NZSO website
What happens when the little yellow digger, another digger, a bigger digger and a bigger bigger digger get stuck in the mud? Jennifer Ward-Lealand narrates Betty and Alan Gilderdale’s classic Kiwi story with original music from New Zealand composer Claire Cowan performed by musicians from the NZSO. Find out more on the NZSO website
He tipua tāroaroa he tipua hūmārie atamai hoki. Heoi anō ka tipu haere ia ka kino kē ake te haunga o ōna waewae. E pirangi ana a Tio Tiamu ki te āwhina i te iwi ā kia tau hoki tāna noho ki waenga i tōna hapori engari ka whakatoihia ia. Tāria te wā ka tautokona ia e rātou? I tuhia e Kurahau mō te manaakitanga me te tautoko a tētehi ki tētehi. Ka pānuitia e Maaka Pohatu ki te reo Māori. Ko ngā puoro tautoko nā Tane Upjohn-Beatson. Find out more on the NZSO website
Is there anything more Kiwi than the classic bomb into the water? Sacha Cotter’s endearing story tells the tale of a young boy searching for the perfect bomb. With help from his dear Nan will he find the courage to show his unique style and pull off a booming, splashing slapping bomb? Narrator Troy Kingi and musicians from the NZSO bring this story to life with original music from New Zealand composer Claire Cowan. Find out more on the NZSO website