Best R.A. Spratt Podcasts (2025)

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'The Origin of Thor's Hammer' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:07

1d ago26:07

26:07

After using a hammer to assist a neighbour in getting into their home, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of her distant relative from the ancient Norse Mythology days - Loki Piggins and how Thor's hammer came to be made. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or s…

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A story about the delicacy of confetti cannons with R.A. Spratt 20:20

17d ago20:20

20:20

Life got away from us this week, so it's a shorter episode where I just tell you the story of what Jacquie and I have been up to this week on tour. We'll be back to a regular full length show with a guest next week when we've both recovered from promoting our new books. Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will hel…

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A story about finding out your Dad picked your middle name with Samera Kamaleddine 45:15

3d ago45:15

45:15

Samera Kamaleddine joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... what's in a name? To find out more about Samera you can visit her website https://www.samerak.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more a…

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Odysseus and the Day Trip to Hades 23:43

9d ago23:43

23:43

Odysseus travels across the sea to Hades to find out from a prophet what he must do to get home to Ithaca. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my boo…

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A story about a holey sock at a funeral with Maryam Master 49:08

10d ago49:08

49:08

Maryam Master joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... the afterlife. To find out more about Maryam you can visit her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maryammasterauthor/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.c…

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Friday Barnes and the case of the Kidnapped Princess 26:37

16d ago26:37

26:37

This is a live recording from The Round Theatre in Melbourne where I launched my new book FRIDAY BARNES 13, IN PLAIN SIGHT. I read the first five chapters to the audience. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link..…

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Part 2 - Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth 18:16

23d ago18:16

18:16

Friday gets her Mum out of jail, then is herself sentenced to babysitting duty. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this link... https:/…

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A story about mid-motorway realisations with Ashleigh Barton 36:55

24d ago36:55

36:55

Ashleigh Barton joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... things you will never live down. To find out more about Ashleigh you can visit... https://www.ashleighbarton.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To fin…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth 20:02

30d ago20:02

20:02

This week I read Chapter 10 from 'Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course'. Friday rushes to Switzerland to help her mother who has been arrested, but she ends up getting arrested herself. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use…

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A story about the Police vs the Who with Frane Lessac and Mark Greenwood 46:01

1M ago46:01

46:01

Frane Lessac and Mark Greenwood join us on the podcast this week. To find out more about them, here are their websites... https://franelessac.com/ https://markgreenwood.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find ou…

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Nanny Piggins and the Eggs - Part 2 25:16

1M ago25:16

25:16

After working hard all week at egg spinning, egg protecting and egg dropping, Nanny Piggins and the Green children test their skills at their school's annual egg festival. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link..…

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A story about burgling your own passport with Matt STanton 41:54

1M ago41:54

41:54

Matt Stanton joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about losing passports. To find out more about Matt check out his website... https://www.mattstanton.net/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more abo…

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Nanny Piggins and the Egg Challenge 21:55

1M ago21:55

21:55

It's Egg Week at Derrick, Samantha and Michael's school. Each of them has to perform a different egg based challenge. Technically, it's not a competition. And yet, Nanny Piggins is determined to see that each of them win. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe…

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A story about oversized gum boots and a misidentified "cow" with Zanni Louise 39:06

1M ago39:06

39:06

Zanni Louise joins us on the podcast this week to talk about neighbourhood revenge plots. To find out more about Zanni you can visit her website... https://www.zannilouise.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find ou…

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'Aranche, Athena and the Origin of Spiders' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

Nanny Piggins tells the story of her fabulously talented distant cousin, who was so good at cake decorating she caused the invention of spiders. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com…

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A story about a preppy who thinks you're an elf with Adam Wallace 43:35

2M ago43:35

43:35

Adam Wallace joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the weird and wonderful things kids say at school visits. To find out more about Adam you can visit his website at... https://www.adam-wallace-books.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A…

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'Noah's Ark' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:45

2M ago18:45

18:45

One rainy day, after Mrs Lau's fishpond has overflowed, Nanny Piggins tells the story of Noah's Ark which she just happens to know all about because Noah was a distant relative of hers. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise u…

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A story about a lost letter and a serendipitous cinema time with Stuart Wilson 43:26

2M ago43:26

43:26

Stuart Wilson joins us on the podcast this week to talk about letters. To find out more about Stuart you can visit his website https://www.stuwilsonwrites.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacq…

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Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Last Cake of the Romanovs 31:08

2M ago31:08

31:08

Nanny Piggins recalls the time she was banned from the Hermitage Museum for attempting to eat a historic artefact. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one o…

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A story about identifying plastic Halloween skulls with Darcy-Lee Tindale 46:25

2M ago46:25

46:25

Darcy-Lee Tindale joins us on the podcast to talk about researching books. To find out more about Darcy you can visit... https://darcyleetindale.wixsite.com/darcy-leetindale Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out m…

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Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Ghosts of Easter 26:10

2M ago26:10

26:10

Every Easter Nanny Piggins goes on a shameless chocolate eating frenzy. Her Easter egg guzzling is so out of control it frightens children, and adults and even the Police Sergeant. So Derrick, Samantha and Michael come up with an idea to convince their beloved Nanny to behave better, just this once. They visit her in the night dressed up as the gho…

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A story about a glittering pink alarm clock pretending to be a bomb with Judith Rossell 46:33

2M ago46:33

46:33

Judith Rossell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about learning a language. To find out more about Judith you can visit her website... https://judithrossell.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more …

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'Odyssseus and the Evil Enchantress' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:12

3M ago21:12

21:12

When Odysseus's men are turned into monsters, he has to go and rescue them from a staggeringly beautiful and evil enchantress. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt …

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A story about a rogue pianist with Angus FitzSimons 43:53

3M ago43:53

43:53

Angus FitzSimons joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the theatre. To find out about Angus' play 'Dear Sir' use this link... https://www.glenstreet.com.au/whats-on/dear-sir Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To …

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'Odysseus, the Giants and the Evil Beauty' as told by Nanny Piggins 17:48

3M ago17:48

17:48

Nanny Piggins continues the tail of Odysseus' journey home from Troy. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3…

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A story about a plunge pool with a past with Irma Gold 37:52

3M ago37:52

37:52

Irma Gold joins us on the podcast this week to talk about Africa. To find out more about Irma you can visit her website https://irmagold.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visi…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Letter 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

Friday Barnes has to help the librarian at Highcrest Academy find a radioactive letter. If you'd like to get tickets to the book launch for 'Friday Barnes 13, In Plain Sight' here is the link... https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on/friday-barnes-plain-sight-book-launch-show The link for overseas listeners to get an autographed bookplate is here... …

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A story about a royal wedding in a cubby house with Amy Doak 39:52

3M ago39:52

39:52

Amy Doak joins us on the podcast this week to talk about royalty. To find out more about Amy you can check out her website... https://amywritingbooks.com/ Or follow her on instagram... https://www.instagram.com/amywritingbooks/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out m…

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'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:30

3M ago20:30

20:30

When Samantha is taught at school that the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was caused by volcanic rock, Nanny Piggins tells her the real story that involved two giants. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link…

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A story about chooks gone rogue with Danielle McDonald 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

Danielle McDonald is our special guest on the podcast this week as we talk about regional life. To find out more about Danielle and her work, you can check out her Instagram page using this link... https://www.instagram.com/danielle_mcdonald_studio/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcas…

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Epically Good Greek Myths - Recording from the Livestream Book Launch 1:08:42

4M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

This is the live recording from the Book Launch for my latest book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS. It was a lot of fun. I did a live reading, answered readers questions and explained the origin story of the book. If you'd like to order a signed copy you can use this link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/978176134…

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A story about a fully dressed streaker with Adrian Beck 41:36

4M ago41:36

41:36

Adrian Beck joins us on the podcast to talk about show buisiness. To find out more about Adrian you can visit his website... https://adrianbeck.com.au/ Or you can follow him on istagram at @adrianbeckbooks https://www.instagram.com/adrianbeckbooks/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast…

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'Fin McCool and the Fire Breathing Fairy' a told by Nanny Piggins 20:57

4M ago20:57

20:57

At the age of ten years old, Fin McCool decides to become the leader of a band of warrior hunters. No one else thinks this is a good idea. So Fin takes on a fire breathing fairy to prove herself. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For mer…

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'A story about a head injury in a public toilet' with Tania McCartney 37:33

4M ago37:33

37:33

Tania McCartney joins us to tell stories about living in Asia. To find out more about Tania you can visit... https://www.taniamccartney.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit…

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'Odysseus and the Bag of Wind' as told by Nanny Piggins 24:20

4M ago24:20

24:20

When the retired army colonel who lives around the corner (and is deeply in love with Nanny Piggins) asks Derrick not to "let the cat out of the bag", this triggers a discussion about a much worse thing that Odysseus let out of a bag several thousand years ago. If you'd like to pre-order a signed copy of new book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS here's a …

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A story about anarchy between burgers with Will Kostakis 40:25

4M ago40:25

40:25

Will Kostakis joins us on the podcast this week as we share out stories about our first jobs. To find out more about Will check out his website... https://willkostakis.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out mo…

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'Huengbu and Nolbu' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:54

4M ago19:54

19:54

When a vindictive game of monopoly leads to financial ruin, a broken leg brings unexpected good fortune in the form of a pumpkin. At least, that's Nanny Piggins' version of events according to her relatives who were there at the time. If you want to pre-order a copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' which goes on sale in March 2025, here's the link...…

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'Odysseus and the Cyclops' as told by Nanny Piggins 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

Nanny Piggins tells the tale of what really happened to Odysseus when she was trapped in a cave with a hungry Cyclops and nothing to defend herself except a jug of chocolate milk. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use thi…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Bunya Bunya Pine 21:40

5M ago21:40

21:40

When the school caretaker is knocked out by a giant pine cone, Friday suspects that something more sinister may have happened. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt …

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'The Woodcutter and the Heavenly Nymph' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:52

5M ago23:52

23:52

Nanny Piggins tells the children why they should always be concerned if their clothes go missing, in case it is a repeat of a traumatic incident that happened to one of her distant relatives in the Olden Korean story days. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscrib…

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'The Salmon of Knowledge' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:46

5M ago19:46

19:46

Nanny Piggins tells the children about her distant Irish relative who derived their super power of wisdom from sucking their thumb. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasp…

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'Odysseus and the Lotus Eaters' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:58

5M ago18:58

18:58

Nanny Piggins begins the story of the Odyssey, starting with the tale of the Lotus Eaters and how they nearly derailed Odysseus' homeward journey with a slice of sticking date pudding. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise us…

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'Odysseus' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:20

6M ago23:20

23:20

After Michael has a strange conversation with the driver of his school bus, Nanny Piggins explains who Odysseus was and how the word 'odyssey' was named after them. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https…

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Holiday Rerun - 'The Story of Hanukkah' as told by Nanny Piggins 24:10

6M ago24:10

24:10

Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the celebration of Hanukkah started. It involves a distant relative of hers, a catapult and a lot more sticky date pudding than has been previously revealed. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merc…

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Holiday Rerun - 'The First Christmas' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

Nanny Piggins tells the story of the first Christmas and what really happened in that stable in Bethlehem all those years ago, which she knows because a distant relative of hers just happened to be there at the time. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Sup…

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Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Christmas Carol Showdown 29:34

6M ago29:34

29:34

When Nanny Piggins discovers that Nanny Anne has secretly formed a choir, and without inviting her, she vows to beat her arch-nemesis in competitive Christmas carol singing. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link…

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Holiday Rerun - 'Saturnalia and the First Christmas Cracker' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:59

7M ago16:59

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Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the first Christmas cracker was invented back in the time of Saturnalia, the Winter Festival celebrated in Europe in the time before Christmas. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use th…

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Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos 24:26

7M ago24:26

24:26

When Nanny Piggins discovered the cost and quality of Santa photographs she is outraged. So naturally she takes over the whole operation and does a much better job. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https…

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'The Story of Bluebeard' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:03

7M ago23:03

23:03

Nanny Piggins tells the story of Bluebeard. She happens to know what really happened back in the Olden French Story days because a branch of her distant family were living there at the time. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchand…

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Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story 22:44

7M ago22:44

22:44

In this week's episode, I read the introduction and first two chapters of my new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. To find out more about the book and where you can buy your own copy, use this link... https://www.penguin.com.au/books/nanny-piggins-and-the-origin-story-9781761340024 Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesra…

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