Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids · Kathleen Pelley. audio story podcaster, children's author

The King Who Wanted to Touch the Moon-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E347

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On top of the heap sat the king, who couldn't touch the moon, rubbing a bump on his head.

A Latin American folktale about a king who becomes obsessed with touching the moon and commands his subjects to build an impossibly tall tower of wooden chests, leading to dramatic consequences when his hubris meets reality. The story explores themes of impossible desires, arrogance, and humility through engaging storytelling for children.

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