The First Unicorn

The First Unicorn

Author: Josephine Chadwick April 8, 2026 Duration: 17:29
A dog and a cat find the first of its kind, but what is it and why is it there?
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. 

If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. 

And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you. 


Animal Tales Books!
Collections of Animal Tales children’s stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi


Become a PREMIUM Subscriber
You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:
  • All episodes in our catalogue advert free
  • Bonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcast
  • We guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a story
You can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.  

Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you! 

You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcast

A Note About The Adverts
In order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.

We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you’re concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. 

As creators, we want your child’s experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it’s advert free.

Josephine Chadwick invites you into a world of imagination with Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast. This growing collection features over four hundred original short stories, each one crafted specifically for this audio adventure by writers Alice and Simon. Every tale is brought to life through Josephine's warm and engaging narration, creating a cozy listening experience for families. What makes this series special is that the audience helps shape it-young listeners get to suggest which animals will star in the upcoming stories. The possibilities are wonderfully endless, spanning from familiar farmyard friends and mighty dinosaurs to magical unicorns and other extraordinary creatures from myth. With three brand-new stories released each week, this podcast offers a reliable stream of fresh, imaginative content. It’s a place where curiosity is rewarded, listening becomes a shared activity, and the animal kingdom, real or imagined, is just a play button away. Tune in for gentle adventures that celebrate creativity and the simple joy of a well-told story.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 585

Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast
Podcast Episodes
NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: I Need Four Dinosaurs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:34
Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:A…
The Pirate's Parrot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:31
A parrot and her pirate find an unusual kind of gold.Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales…
NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: How To Be A Dragon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:A…
This Little Piggy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:48
Bonnie really wants a pet of her own, but ends up with a pig, quite by accident. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an anim…
A Rainy Day On Artists Walk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
Two artists fight over a customer in order to make a sale.Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal…
NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: A Half-baked Mystery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:36
Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:A…
Creature Catchers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:26
One man and his faithful golden retriever go in search of some unusual creatures.Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an anim…
Sunken Treasure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:16
A great white shark, a humpback whale and a jellyfish discover a shipwreck!Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for…
NEW PREMIUM TRAILER: The Big Bad Coyote [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:34
Here’s a taster of our new Premium-only story. To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:A…
Facing Fears [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:43
A thunderstorm is a very scary thing when you're the size of a mouse. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a fu…