Logo

    children's audiobook

    Explore "children's audiobook" with insightful episodes like "Ep14. 'New World Dawning'. Ideas, Geniuses & World Changing.", "Ep13. 'Return'. Ugly Animal Stories, Mole Rats, Teasels & Magic.", "Ep12. 'Blast Off!'. Loud Stuff, Talking Animals & Shrewbot.", "Ep11. 'Surprises'. Deep Down, Purring Cats, DNA & Reappearances." and "Ep10. 'Arrival'. Battersea Power Station, Crabs, Bats, Dogs & the UN." from podcasts like ""Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast", "Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast", "Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast", "Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast" and "Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast"" and more!

    Episodes (12)

    Ep14. 'New World Dawning'. Ideas, Geniuses & World Changing.

    Ep14. 'New World Dawning'. Ideas, Geniuses & World Changing.

    It may be the final part of 'Lost on Infinity' but the story's only just begun! And what on Earth is Moog going to say to everyone?

    As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (10 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine, and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking more about amazing moths, Professor Stephen Hawking, about ideas (and why they're like socks), about what we know... and what we don't, and telling you more about all of Rockford's Rock Opera's stories.

    You can download all of our four stories (use the code RRO2023 to get 20% off your Audiobook Download) at the Rockford's Rock Opera Shop HERE.

    To discover more Rockford's Rock Opera stories, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    To watch the video for our song from Episode 13; 'Revelation' (Distant Generation): CLICK HERE.

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

    To follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science & secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:

    1. One Day (Return)
    2. A New World Dawning

    You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    We'd like to thank lots of wonderful people whose remarkable talents can be heard in Lost on Infinity.

    Here are just some of the main ones.

    Aidan Judd (Moog)

    Jess Hodge (The Voice of Infinity)

    Martin Dewar (Lots of Music and Patience)

    Steve Cooper (Lots of Twiddling and even more Patience)

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Thank you for listening!

    Ep13. 'Return'. Ugly Animal Stories, Mole Rats, Teasels & Magic.

    Ep13. 'Return'. Ugly Animal Stories, Mole Rats, Teasels & Magic.

    Back on the beach of Infinity, Moog wonders what he can say to the world.

    As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (12 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine, and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be meeting Simon Watt, Founder, and Life President of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society (UAPS), talking about the Blob Fish and why we love some animals more than we should, about Teasels, Naked Mole Rats, counting down our own 'Top 5 Ugly Animals Chart', and telling you about the strange story of how our song 'Revelation' was written.

    To watch the video for our song, 'Revelation' (Distant Generation): CLICK HERE.

    To see pictures and read more about  Blob Fish, Star Nosed Moles, Naked Mole Rats, and more visit the Rockford's Rock Opera website HERE – but we warn you, they're not a pretty sight!

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

    To follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science & secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:

    1. Lost on Infinity (Slight Return)
    2. Revelation (Distant Generation)
    3. This Tale is True (Reprise)

    You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

     

    Ep12. 'Blast Off!'. Loud Stuff, Talking Animals & Shrewbot.

    Ep12. 'Blast Off!'. Loud Stuff, Talking Animals & Shrewbot.

    Will The Registrar succeed in its terrible mission? Can Moog save the human race from extinction?

    All this... and more... will be revealed!

    As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (9 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking about how little things are changing the world, about talking animals, about loud (and fast) things, and we'll be introducing you to 'Shrewbot'!

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    Some useful links for Bees:

    Find out about thirteen organisations helping to save bees  HERE.

    And a couple more:
    https://worldbeeproject.org/

    https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/beethechange/

    And many more. Search online for your local bee and insect charities and groups.

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:

    1. Save the World (Lead Vocal: Elaine Sweetapple)
    2. World News Today (Final Edition) (Lead Vocal: Jess Hodge)

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

    To follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science and secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:

    1. Save the World (Lead Vocal by Elaine Sweetapple, aka the Cocklebur Ick)
    2. World News Today (Final Edition)

    You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Ep11. 'Surprises'. Deep Down, Purring Cats, DNA & Reappearances.

    Ep11. 'Surprises'. Deep Down, Purring Cats, DNA & Reappearances.

    Arriving at the Fossil Record Office Moog, Rockford, Patrick and the Herculous Bird meet the  Earth's most ancient creatures and the frantic search continues for Rockford's pawprint.

    But The Registrar has a surprise in store for everyone.

    As you all know this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (11 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking about what might live in the world's deepest oceans, about purring cats, the building blocks of life and how creatures can come 'back from the brink'.

    And we'll be meeting the Spooos too!

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

    To see what the Double Helix shape of DNA looks like, take a peek at our BLOG PAGE HERE.

    To follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science and secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:

    1. We are the Spooos! (Lead Vocal by Simon Chandler)

    You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Ep10. 'Arrival'. Battersea Power Station, Crabs, Bats, Dogs & the UN.

    Ep10. 'Arrival'. Battersea Power Station, Crabs, Bats, Dogs & the UN.

    The world is going crazy. Meanwhile, the Herculous Bird and his passengers reach the centre of Infinity. And there's something a bit familiar about it...

    As you all know this is a story podcast with a wibble because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (11 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking about how we can learn from African Wild Dogs' sneezes, about amazing Horseshoe Crabs, about beautiful bats and biomimicry and more weird creature's names, and meeting Sarah Banham from Battersea Power Station too.

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

    To follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science and secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:

    1. The Fossil Record Office (Instrumental)
    2. Beautiful Battersea Day (Lead Vocal: Amy Waters)

    You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Thanks for listening!

    For ALL AGES.

    Ep 9. 'Creatures' Secrets'. Names, Lotus Flowers & Biomimicry Rules!

    Ep 9. 'Creatures' Secrets'. Names, Lotus Flowers & Biomimicry Rules!

    Back in the world, Moog's mother is getting more and more worried. Meanwhile, on Infinity, the Herculous bird flies on and we discover more about creatures' secrets. 

    As you all know this is a story podcast with a difference because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (13 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be joined by biomimicry specialist, Richard James McCowen, talking about international animal names, and a remarkable creature's secret involving one of the world's cleanest flowers. All this and Kenny the Cat!

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:

    1. World News Today (Second Edition)
    2. The Creatures have a Secret

    You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Thanks for listening!

    For ALL AGES.

    Ep 8. 'The Journey Begins'. Fossils & Dinosaurs with Tori Herridge.

    Ep 8. 'The Journey Begins'. Fossils & Dinosaurs with Tori Herridge.

    Moog, Rockford, Patrick and the Herculous Bird set out on a journey back through the history of life on Earth.

    As you all know this is children's story podcast with a difference because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (10 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. And we'll be joined by paleontologist,
    Dr. Tori Herridge, who'll be taking us on a journey back to the beginning of life on Earth. All this and more Creatures' Secrets too!

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:

    1. Happy and Free (Lead Vocal by Jess Hodge)

    You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Thanks for listening!

    For ALL AGES.

    Ep 7. 'The Herculous Bird'. Lots of Wind, Big Things & Beware of Cows.

    Ep 7. 'The Herculous Bird'. Lots of Wind, Big Things & Beware of Cows.

    The world is going crazy while, on Infinity, Patrick tells the explosive story of the huge, wind-powered Herculous Bird.

    WARNING: THIS EPISODE HAS WIND!

    As you all know this is a children's story podcast with a twibble because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (9 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. In this episode, we'll be talking a lot about wind, especially in relation to cows, about how biomimicry is helping sewage farms, recently discovered huge creatures and... well, more wind. (Sorry!)  

    To find out lots more about our stories (and about Kenny the Cat) join us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”. 

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:
    1. I am The Registrar (Reprise)
    2. Wind Power!

    You can hear full versions of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Thanks for listening!

    For ALL AGES.

    Ep 6. 'Telling Tales'. Passenger Pigeons, Hero Rats & One Zoo Three.

    Ep 6. 'Telling Tales'. Passenger Pigeons, Hero Rats & One Zoo Three.

    On Infinity, there's concern about the Island's latest arrival, and the creatures tell their stories.

    As you all know this is children's story podcast with a difference because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (10 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking about passenger pigeons and how they were once the world's most common bird, about heroic African Giant Pouched Rats and meeting Aaron, Tyler, and Cameron, stars of the CBBC natural history TV series, One Zoo Three. We'll be hearing about their favourite animals, why we need zoos, and lots more!

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:
    1. All Died Out
    2. A Dream too Far (The Song of the Great Auk)

    To learn more about the true story of the Great Auk, read more about them, and our song:  HERE.

    You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Thanks for listening!

    For ALL AGES.

    Ep 5. 'All Alone'. Mighty Beetles, World News & Mr. Watson.

    Ep 5. 'All Alone'. Mighty Beetles, World News & Mr. Watson.

    Rockford the dog is lost on Infinity. Little does he know, another leafboat is now appearing over the horizon.

    As you all know this is children's story podcast with a twizzle because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (9 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking about mighty beetles,  the history of the news and lots more. We'll be answering a very slow question too! 

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”. 

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:
    1. Squid Squad March (Slight Return)
    2. World News Today (Part 1)
    You can hear full versions of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Thanks for listening!

    For ALL AGES.

     

    Ep 4. 'Disappearing'. Battersea Park, Experts, Butterflies & Moths.

    Ep 4. 'Disappearing'. Battersea Park, Experts, Butterflies & Moths.

    We're back in the real world with Moog who's searching for his missing dog, when something extraordinary happens!  

    After the story (12 minutes) Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be telling you more about Battersea Park and meeting expert, Dr. David Lees from the Natural History Museum who'll be telling us more about moths – anonymous, amazing and revolting too!

    Everything you wanted to know, plus some stuff you didn't...

    To enter our brilliant Moth Book Competition, email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk with your answer to the question; 'What's the name of the moth that has a picture on its wings of a red-eyed fly feeding on vomit and bird poo?!' Oh dear! (There's a very big clue HERE!)

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:
    1. This Tail is True (lead vocal by Jess Hodge)
    2. One Day (the Song of the Anonymous Moth)
    You can hear full versions of both of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

    (If you'd like to email us any questions for us to include in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please email us at rockford@sweetapple.co.uk and please ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    This unique kids podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”. 

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    Thanks for listening!

     

    Ep1. 'The Story Begins'. Animals, History & Magical Secrets.

    Ep1. 'The Story Begins'. Animals, History & Magical Secrets.

    "Stories, Science and Secrets is a hopeful, engaging, and inspirational view of the future."  SCIENCE SPARKS

    Suitable for ALL AGES, our story is perfect for ages 5+, and our science and secrets will inspire curious minds of all ages.

    In this first episode, we meet a boy called Moog, a dog called Rockford, and a strange, sticky animal called the Cocklebur Ick. The Cocklebur Ick is on a journey. But where is she going, and what extraordinary adventures are in store there?

    But this is a podcast with a twist because, after you've enjoyed the story (12 mins), creators Steve Punt, Elaine, and Matthew Sweetapple explain more about the stories and science behind what you've just heard. In this episode, we talk about the mysteries of the Natural History Museum, about biomimicry and how nature is helping scientists discover amazing new inventions. 

    If you'd like to see what Sir. Richard Owen, founder of the Natural History Museum in London, looked like HE'S HERE!

    For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera

    About 'Lost on Infinity'

    In our podcast we feature our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a kid's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”, “Magical”, The Observer, and “Ingenious”, The Guardian.

    "Stories, Science and Secrets is a hopeful, engaging, and inspirational view of the future. My 6-year-old has loved listening to the stories, and my older children and I have enjoyed the discussions. We’ve all learned an enormous amount, and are now fascinated by the possibilities of biomimicry, and surprised by how little we know about it." Science Sparks

    To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com

    The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are:
    1. Rock the World.
    2. The Tale of the Cocklebur Ick.
    You can hear full versions of both of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too.

     

    If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast, please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).

    Thanks for listening!

    For ALL AGES.

     

    Logo

    © 2024 Podcastworld. All rights reserved

    Stay up to date

    For any inquiries, please email us at hello@podcastworld.io