Hello and welcome to super great kids' stories, wise tales from storytellers around the world, which will make you laugh and sometimes

cry. Recommended for ages five to 105. I'm Kim and I love stories. Today we have a funny story called The Cat That Ate the Palace, told by Tim

Ralphs, who recently told you the white cow, which is a tale from Mexico. How are you, super great kids?

I'm very pleased because lots of storytellers have been coming into our studio to record stories,

so I've been catching up with some old friends and collecting some more wonders from around the

world for you. Arar. Also, it's getting closer to our super great live show in London and to our new

monthly online show with Jason and Amy.

And if you're coming to our birthday show, then feel free to dress up as your favourite character.

And if you can't come because you haven't yet learned the spell for flying, and you don't live anywhere near London,

then feel free to send us a picture

of your favourite character or show it to us at our online show on September the 14th.

Another reason to be cheerful is that today we have a cat story. Do you have a cat?

Meow! I used to have a cat called smudge. He arrived on our doorstep one morning. We fed him and he never left. He wasn't particularly good looking,

but he was quite affectionate, especially at meal times. He had a very bad habit of yowling rather loudly early in the

morning when he wanted his breakfast. I love the way all cats have their own personalities. This story

is about a little cat with a big personality. I don't think you could call it a sweet little cat. Have a listen and see

if this is the kind of cat that you'd like to adopt. Just before we hear from Tim, here's a little

question for you. If you were telling a story from our podcast, which baddie would you put in

your story? Would it be a witch or or a giant, or a stepmother, or even a monster cat?

Have a little think about that while we have a quick word with the grownups. Ready? Off you go.

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