Koala Shine: The Greatest Kids Stories

Today, Koko is travelling back over 1,400 years to experience an Anglo-Saxon school! But with a super-strict teacher, Latin lessons and not a colouring pencil in sight, school is nothing like he expected. And with a few unexpected visitors about to cause classroom chaos, this could be the stinkiest school day in history! 🐷💩 Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 How do you like the show? Let us know. Instagram 📸 @koalakids.fm Tiktok ⏰ @koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Lauren Sharples Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis 

☀️ Sign up to Koala Shine+ HERE ☀️ Hey, hey Parents!! This is your last chance to enjoy a 14-day free trial of Koala Shine Plus before the offer ends on September 14th. As everyone settles back into school and everyday routines, now's the perfect time to unlock even more adventures to enjoy whenever you need them.  With KoalaShine+ every Koala Shine episode becomes completely ad-free, so you can listen from beginning to end without a single interruption. But that's not all... something BIG is just around the corner. Shadow Baddies launches on October 6th, and it's available exclusively to Koala Shine Plus subscribers. With two brand-new episodes every month, huge cliffhangers that will keep you guessing, and your favorite Koala Shine characters seen in a completely different light, it's our biggest and most exciting series yet. So don't wait until it's too late! Tap Try Free on Apple Podcasts, or use the Supercast link in our show notes for Spotify, Yoto, and other podcast players to start your 14-day free trial before the offer disappears.

Today, Prickles is heading deep into Wonder Jungle on a school trip to track down a mysterious animal. But when he’s left with the biggest footprint of them all, Prickles worries it might belong to a terrifying monster! Following the trail deeper into the jungle, he discovers an incredible secret and meets a creature nobody will ever believe is still alive… 🦔🦕 Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 How do you like the show? Let us know. Instagram 📸 @koalakids.fm Tiktok ⏰ @koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Luke Prendergast Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis 

☀️ Sign up to Koala Shine+ HERE ☀️ As the summer holidays come to an end, you might be settling back into your everyday routine, with busy weekdays and calendars full of after-school activities. But if your family has been loving Koala Shine over the summer, we've got something exciting to keep curious minds learning, laughing, and exploring. From August 31st until September 14th, you can enjoy a 14-day free trial of Koala Shine Plus, right here on your podcast player. Koala Shine Plus means that every Koala Shine episode, new and old, becomes completely ad-free. No interruptions—just pure adventure from beginning to end, whether you're listening on the school run or settling down after a busy day. Plus, your free trial is the perfect way to get ready for the launch of our brand-new subscriber-only series, Shadow Baddies, arriving October 6th! With two thrilling new episodes every month, jaw-dropping cliffhangers, mysterious twists, and your favorite Koala Shine characters like you've never seen them before, you won't want to miss a single adventure. Simply tap Try Free  on Apple Podcasts, or use the Supercast link in our show notes for Spotify, Yoto, and other podcast players to begin your 14-day free trial.

Today, Charley has a problem… she’s completely forgotten to do her summer homework! But when she discovers a magic lamp with a genie inside, Charley thinks she’s found the perfect way to get herself out of trouble. Unfortunately, this genie isn’t very good at listening… and Charley’s wishes soon turn one forgotten homework project into a HUGE magical disaster! Can Charley undo the mess and make things right? 🧞‍♂️✨ Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 How do you like the show? Let us know. Instagram 📸 @koalakids.fm Tiktok ⏰ @koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Luke Prendergast Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis 

Today, Koko and Kira are about to go from playing music in their garden… to rocking the biggest stage at Koalachella! But when a huge storm sweeps through the festival, their instruments are washed away and the stage comes tumbling down! With the festival hanging in the balance, can Koko and Kira pull off the most epic comeback ever? 🎸 🎶 Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 How do you like the show? Let us know. Instagram 📸 @koalakids.fm Tiktok ⏰ @koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Lauren Sharples Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis 

☀️ Sign up to Koala Shine+ HERE ☀️ Hey hey Koala Kids, Kelly here! Well, what a summer it's been! We’ve reached the fifth and final week of Koko’s Summer Camp, which means we have one last group of very special winners to reveal. And I for one can't wait!  But before we do our grand announcement, I want to say a HUGE well done to every single camper who has joined us this summer! Whether you ticked off every challenge right from Week One, or jumped in for a few activities along the way - we've absolutely loved seeing all of your creations and it's totally brightened up our summer! For Week Five’s challenge, we handed the microphone over to YOU and got you campers to create your very own mini podcasts! I have to say, it was so fun hearing your voices bringing your characters and adventures to life!  Of course, you weren’t going to make judging easy for us in the final week, were you?! After lots of listening, discussing… and listening all over again, we finally managed to choose our final Summer Camp 2026 winners!  So, a round of applause for our Week 5 winners… Margaret Kominitsky, Grace Williamson in the Shetland Islands, Leannah in Indiana and Emily in Gloucestershire. And this time, instead of me telling you about the winning entries, you’re going to get to hear them for yourselves! That's right, each of our winners are about to take over the Koala Shine microphone, and hear their very own voice live on the podcast! So stick around until the end to hear!  Remember, if you want to look back at some of the amazing creations from this summer, you can catch up with all of our Summer Camp 2026 winners over on our socials. Grab a grown-up and head to Instagram – our handle is @koalakids.fm. Now, the competitions might be closed, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! If you fancy having a go at the activities in your own time, you can still get your hands on every single Camp Pack by joining Koala Shine+ and signing up for Koko’s Summer Camp. You can send your completed challenges to mail@koalamoon.com right up until September.  So, from me, Koko, and everyone here at Koala Kids, a huge well done, campers. Thank you for spending your summer creating with us - and congratulations on completing Koko’s Summer Camp 2026! 🐨 🏕️

Today, we're heading to sunny Harmony Cove, where Bleep Bloop's family sets off on their very first beach vacation. But after one very hungry little alien mistakes an inflatable floatie for a tasty snack, their relaxing day by the sea quickly turns into the silliest seaside adventure ever! 🏖️👽 Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 How do you like the show? Let us know. Instagram 📸 @koalakids.fm Tiktok ⏰ @koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Annabel Pitcher Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis 

☀️ Sign up to KoalaShine+ ⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠ ☀️ Hey, Koala Kids! It's that time to reveal our Summer camp Week 4 Winners! Firstly, a HUGE well done to every camper who entered! This week’s challenge was to design your very own podcast cover art - a picture that would make people stop and think “Ooh, I HAVE to listen to that episode immediately.”  And wow, you certainly gave us plenty to look at! Our inbox was packed with colorful characters, interesting settings and wonderfully creative logos.  As always, the competition was super tough! But after lots of looking, thinking and discussing, we just about managed to pick.  Our official Week Four Winner is… Orla, age 11 from Gloucestershire, with your cover art of characters Burrito & Nugget! Congratulations, Orla!  And for this week's prize, Orla's amazing creation is the actual cover art for this very episode! That's right, it's on the actual Koala Shine feed for all to see, forever! Well done Orla - you should be very proud!  But that's not all! There were four other entries that we loved so much, we simply couldn't let them go without a special Summer Camp award of their own.  So, our Week 4 Cover Art Stars are… Emily, age 7 in Gloucestershire for your adorable cover art of Bubble and Star - the twin pigs! We particularly loved the setting you built out for them with the Sleepy Forest post office in the background!  Lily with your cover art for your story titled Rae & The Missing Baked Goods! Rae is a half dragon and half alien character, which is super creative and would definitely make us want to click on this episode!  Caitlin Brown with your artwork for your story called Ava, Snaffles & The Little Shop. We love how you’ve included one of our very own Koala Kingdom characters in your cover art.  Anaya in Hong Kong with your cover art for your story titled Brownie The Bear & The Secret Tunnel. What an intriguing title! Brownie is also such a fashionable bear - we simply can’t get enough of her!  A massive congratulations to all of you Cover Art Stars!  We'll be sharing all five of your winning entries over on our social media so everyone can see your brilliant designs! Trust me, you don’t want to miss them, so grab a grown up and head to our Instagram. Our handle is @koalakids.fm.  Don’t forget, if YOU want to hear YOUR name on the podcast and be one of our lucky winners, there's still plenty of time. Simply sign up to Koko's Summer Camp by joining Koala Shine+! It's packed with creative activities, exciting challenges, and lots of chances to bring your ideas to life all summer long. We can't wait to see what you create!

🏕️ Sign Up To Koala Shine+ HERE! 🏕️ Hey hey, Koala Kids! It’s time for the fifth and final challenge of Koko's Summer Camp! Don’t worry if you’ve missed out. You can still sign up today and take on ALL the summer camp challenges. It’s super easy to get involved. All you need to do is tap subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or follow the Supercast link in the show notes. Then listen to the subscriber version of this episode to unlock your magic key to Koko’s Summer Camp! Last week, our campers designed some amazing podcast cover art for their Koala Shine adventures. And this week? They're bringing those stories to life by recording their very own Koala Shine podcast episodes! It's time to become the star of the show! Bring your story to life with your voice, family and friends, and creative sound effects. You'll even pick up top tips from our very own Koala Kingdom sound engineer to make your episode sound extra special. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for Koko's Summer Camp to receive your Camp Pack, packed with everything you need to create your very own podcast adventure. You have all week to complete the challenge, then don't forget to send your recordings back to us! Winners will be announced on the podcast next Friday and their stories will feature in an extra-special episode of our show! Good luck, Koala Kids! We cannot wait to hear your stories. Away we go!

Today, we're heading to the Kitty Cosmodrome Astronaut Training Camp, where Rocket and Nova compete for the chance to become real Catstronauts! With daring challenges, fierce competition and shiny KATSA Star Badges up for grabs, only the very best recruit will make the team. 🙀 🚀 Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 https://bit.ly/sayhitokelly How do you like the show? Let us know. bit.ly/sayhikoalakids Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/koalakids.fm/?hl=en-gb Tiktok ⏰ https://www.tiktok.com/@koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Annabel Pitcher Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis

☀️ Sign up to KoalaShine+ ⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠ ☀️ Hey, Koala Kids! It's Kelly here with a super exciting announcement: it's time to reveal our Week Three Summer Camp winners! First of all, a HUGE well done to everyone who entered. We've been blown away by your brilliant stories as you whisked your characters away on magical adventures all across the Koala Kingdom.  Choosing just four winners? Honestly, it was SO tricky! But after lots and lots of reading (and even more debating!), we've finally made our decision. Our Week Three Story Winners are… Grace for your heartwarming story about Teddy the toy bear, who shows Koko and Kira all around Scotland! Sarah White in Canada for your imaginative adventure featuring Jema the dog, who enjoys a stay at the Perfect Pet Hotel with Hector & Sunny! Leo Stenhouse in Maryland for your wonderful story about Victoria the puffin taking her very first flight! And, last but not least, Leannah for your wild adventure where Patti the platypus and Belle the cow race to repair magical portals, encountering crystals, a slime river, and lava along the way! Big congratulations to all four of our amazing winners!  For this week’s prize, I’ll be reading out a section of each of your incredible stories. Listen to this episode to hear your creations come to life!  To read the full stories, grab a grown-up and head on over to our Instagram @⁠koalakids.fm⁠.  Don't forget, if you want to hear YOUR name on the podcast and be one of our lucky winners, there's still plenty of time to sign up for Koko's Summer Camp by joining ⁠KoalaShine+⁠! It's packed with creative activities, exciting challenges and lots of chances to bring your imagination to life all summer long. We can't wait to see what you create!

🏕️ Sign Up For Koala Shine+ HERE! 🏕️ Hey hey, Koala Kids!  Challenge Four of Koko's Summer Camp starts today!  Don’t worry if you’ve missed out. You can still sign up today and take on ALL the summer camp challenges. It’s super easy to get involved. All you need to do is tap subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or follow the Supercast link in the show notes. Then listen to the subscriber version of this episode to unlock your magic key to Koko’s Summer Camp! Last week, our campers created some wonderful Koala Shine stories for their brand-new Koala Kingdom characters. And this week those stories are getting their very own podcast cover art! Take on the role of designer and choose what images, colours and details you need to make your listeners press ‘PLAY!’ Sign up NOW to Koko’s Summer Camp to receive your Camp Activity Pack, which contains everything you need to complete the challenge, plus a whole lot more!  You have all week to complete the challenge then don’t forget to send it back to us. Winning entries will be announced next Friday, right here on the podcast, so your creation could even be shared on the show! And there's still so much to come, including recording your very own Koala Shine episode, so there's plenty of time to get involved! Join Koko’s Summer Camp today and enjoy a summer of fun! We can’t wait to welcome you to Koko’s Summer Camp! Away we go!

Today, we're heading to the beautiful Greek island of Skyros, where Marinos and Stefanos are ready for the perfect surfing day... until the waves disappear. Can one cheeky plan save the day, or will it unleash something much bigger? 🌊🔱 Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 How do you like the show? Let us know. Instagram 📸 @koalakids.fm Tiktok ⏰ @koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Luke Prendergast Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis 

☀️ Sign up to KoalaShine+ ⁠Here!⁠ ☀️ Hey, Koala Kids! It's Kelly here with a super exciting announcement: it's time to reveal our Week Two Summer Camp winners! First of all, a HUGE well done to everyone who entered. The Koala Kids team were completely amazed by your wonderful drawings and descriptions. You filled our inbox with magical lands, unique homes and some truly creative ideas. Choosing just four winners was incredibly tricky! There were some fierce debates among the Koala Kids team, but FINALLY we managed to select four entries. So, without further ado, our Week Two Winners are: Fiona from Athens, Georgia, with Lunar Island, a tiny replica moon filled with glittery air, moon cats and star beetles. Sounds like a beautiful place! Nicolas from Quebec, Canada, with Steve Land, a world packed with whacky inventions made by (yes, you guessed it!) a guy called Steve. We thought this was such a fun idea! Grace Williamson, with Moonlight Lagoon, a magical world that's half jungle, half ocean, where the moon transforms into a giant disco ball. We absolutely loved this one! And last but not least, Jocelyn from Virginia, with Sleepy Island, a hidden corner of Sleepy Forest where castles are built from rainbow bricks and the clouds rain lollipops. We think Koko would love it here! A massive congratulations to all four of you! This week’s prize is a Koala Moon audiobook of your choice! Will you choose ‘Koko's Sleepy Wishes’, packed with exclusive stories you won't hear on the podcast? Or perhaps you might prefer ‘Koko's Sleepy Forest’, ‘Goodnight Farm, Goodnight Animals’ or ‘Hector and Sunny's Sleepy Adventures’? The choice is yours! We'll be in touch with your grown-ups by email very soon, so ask them to keep an eye on their inbox, and their spam folder too! We'll also be sharing your amazing winning creations over on our Instagram. The handle is @koalakids.fm so everyone can take a peek at your magical worlds! Don't forget, if you want to hear YOUR name on the podcast and be one of our lucky winners, there's still plenty of time to sign up for Koko's Summer Camp by joining KoalaShine+! It's packed with creative activities, exciting challenges and lots of chances to bring your imagination to life all summer long. We can't wait to see what you create!

🏕️ Sign up to KoalaShine+ Here 🏕️ Hey hey, Koala Kids!  Challenge three of Koko's Summer Camp starts today! Don’t worry if you’ve missed out. You can still sign up today and take on ALL the summer camp challenges. It’s super easy to get involved. All you need to do is tap subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or follow the Supercast link in the show notes. Then listen to the subscriber version of this episode to unlock your magic key to Koko’s Summer Camp! Last week, our campers created some amazing homes for their brand new Koala Kingdom characters. And this week? Those characters are going on their very first adventure! Will your character discover a mysterious treasure map? Make friends with a magical creature? Or maybe even blast off into space?  The choice is yours! And, don’t worry. If writing isn't your favourite thing, you could draw a comic strip instead! Sign up now to receive your Camp Activity Pack, which contains everything you need to complete the challenge, plus a whole lot more!  You have all week to complete the challenge then don’t forget to send it back to us. Winning entries will be announced next Friday, right here on the podcast, so your creation could even be shared on the show! And there's still so much to come, from designing cover art to recording your very own Koala Shine episode, so there's plenty of time to get involved. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today for a whole summer of fun. We can’t wait to welcome you to Koko’s Summer Camp! Away we go!

Today, we're heading to the Middle of Nowhere Summer Fair, where Beans stumbles across a challenge that's impossible to beat... or is it? After coming face to face with the legendary Thunderhorn, Beans takes on a challenge no one has ever beaten. But can one little cat succeed where everyone else has failed? 🤠 🐱 Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 How do you like the show? Let us know. Instagram 📸 @koalakids.fm Tiktok ⏰ @koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Luke Prendergast Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis 

☀️ Sign up to KoalaShine+ Here! ☀️ Hey hey, Koala Kids! It's Kelly here with a super exciting announcement - it’s time to  reveal the Week One Summer Camp winners! First of all, a HUGE thank you to everyone who entered. The Koala Kids team were totally WOWED by your amazing characters. You filled our inbox with so much creativity and imagination that choosing just four winners was incredibly tricky! But, after lots and lots of deliberation, we JUST about managed it! Drum roll please. Our Week One Winners are… Charlie from London with Icy-Fish - a jellyfish crossed with an ice cream. What a fun idea! Sparkle Girl from Durham, North Carolina, with Beverly the Beaver - a detective with a magical tail. We loved this character! 8-year-old Luna from Somerset, UK, with Meloncat - a cat shaped like a watermelon. So creative! And finally, Ollie and Abby with Penelope and Fluffball - a pair of dwarf flying squirrel siblings. We think they'd fit perfectly into Sleepy Forest! A massive congratulations to all four of you! Your winning characters will be appearing in a future Koala Moon or Koala Shine adventure very soon! We'll be in touch with your grown-ups by email soon to let them know which Koala Moon or Koala Shine story your character will appear in, so ask them to keep an eye on their inbox—and their spam folder too! We'll also be sharing your creations over on our Instagram. The handle is @koalakids.fm, so everyone can take a peek at your winning characters! Don't forget - if you want to hear your name on the podcast and be one of our lucky winners, there's still plenty of time to sign up for Koko's Summer Camp by joining Koala Shine+! It's packed with creative activities, exciting challenges, and lots of chances to bring your ideas to life all summer long. We'd love to see you there!

🏕️ Sign up to KoalaShine+ HERE 🏕️ Hey hey, Koala Kids! Challenge two of Koko's Summer Camp starts today! Don’t worry if you’ve missed out. You can still sign up today and take on ALL the summer camp challenges. It’s super easy to get involved. All you need to do is tap subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or follow the Supercast link in the show notes. Then listen to the subscriber version of this episode to unlock your magic key to Koko’s Summer Camp! Last week, our campers created some amazing new Koala Kingdom characters. And this week they’re making those characters a home! Will they live in the tropical trees of Wonder Jungle? High up in the snowy mountains of Pillowy Peaks? Or somewhere in the Koala Kingdom that no one has ever heard of before?! The choice is up to you! Sign up now to receive your Camp Activity Pack, which contains everything you need to complete the challenge, plus a whole lot more!  You have all week to complete your masterpiece then don’t forget to send it back to us. Winning entries will be announced next Friday, right here on the podcast! And there's still SO much to come, from designing cover art to recording your very own Koala Shine episode, so what are you waiting for? Sign up now to enjoy a whole summer of creative fun! We can’t wait to welcome you to Koko’s Summer Camp! Away we go!

Today, we're heading to Lower Starry Skies, where the hottest day of summer takes a very unexpected turn! After discovering a mysterious machine hidden amongst the junk, Alan and Steve accidentally unleash something they never saw coming. But what have they started... and can they stop it in time? Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids’ shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here. 🌞 How do you like the show? Let us know. Instagram 📸 @koalakids.fm Tiktok ⏰ @koalakids.fm Narrator 🎙️ Kelly MacBride Author ✏️ Annabel Pitcher Original Music 🎸 Sokratis Seirlis