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By Juan Rodriguez Aguilar
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Imaginative Spanish-language stories teach valuable lessons.
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What’s It About?
Each episode of CUENTOS INCREÍBLES takes kids into fantasy worlds to help spark their imagination. The narrator immediately begins the story after a quick introduction. The stories feature characters who are animals, kids, toys, or folklore creatures in make-believe worlds. The characters learn lessons and demonstrate positive behavior. A dinosaur's basketball teammates don't pass him the ball because he has small hands, but because he's tall, he has the advantage of making easy shots. A kid faces his fears of going to the doctor. Whether stories features mythical creatures or kids like them, little listeners can find some to relate to and learn from. The podcast also features retellings of classic stories like "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "Pinocchio," and "Little Red Riding Hood." The stories end with a positive message. Latino and Hispanic children have a chance to relate to and see themselves in these tales, and the values they teach are universal.
Is It Any Good?
Finding a storytelling podcast that both younger and older children can enjoy is often difficult. Cuentos Increíbles can appeal to a larger number of listeners since the lessons and values it teaches are timeless and positive. The stories are creative, the voice talent is great, and the playful sounds and music keep the stories fun and engaging. Since every episode stands on its own, there's no need to listen in order. Each episode is less than 10 minutes, so they're perfect for car rides to and from school or short family trips, or to listen to during daily routines like getting ready for school, quiet time, and nap time.
This podcast is a gem among storytelling podcasts designed for young Spanish-speaking listeners. Each story is easy to listen to and digest, and Latino and Hispanic children have a chance to envision themselves in the characters they hear about. The show's goal is less to teach and more to spark kids' imagination. The fact that this podcast does both is an added bonus.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Cuentos Increíbles encourages kids to use their imagination. How does this podcast help spark your imagination in a different way than a TV show or movie can? What did you envision when you were listening?
How does it feel to hear both well-known and newer stories told in Spanish with characters that have some more traditional Hispanic names? Does it help you connect to characters in a different way?
Some of the stories feature kids or animal characters with Hispanic names. How does it make you feel to have someone who looks like you, or has a similar background, in a story?
Many of the stories teach courage and empathy. Can you think of situations where you've been courageous or empathetic? Why are these important character strengths?
Some characters demonstrate self-control when learning to understand their emotions and work through them. Can you think of a time when your emotions controlled you? If you had a redo button, how would you react differently if you understood your emotions better? What tools could you use to help you?
Podcast Details
- Release date: October 7, 2020
- Genre: Storytelling
- Average Run Time: 7 minutes
- Host: Laura Cruz B.
- Production Company and Network: Sonoro
- Pricing structure: Free
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More , Adventures , Book Characters , Fairy Tales , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models , Wild Animals
- Character Strengths: Courage , Empathy , Self-control
- Last updated: September 9, 2022
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