Snails, cockroaches and millipedes: living, moving, recycling machines on the forest floor! And 'Harvey Comes Home', a story about a school mascot who has more than his fair share of adventures. Written by Mike Nicholson and read by Angela

Snakes alive!

Mar 1st, 2018 19m 5s

Meet Amber, an American cornsnake. She's not venomous, but she does eat two mice a week, and has her very own hot water bottle to keep her warm when traveling! The children of Rhu Primary School get up close and personal with this wriggling rep

A walk in the woods ... and a cleaning challenge

Feb 22nd, 2018 20m 48s

Stand by for a story about a boy who has to adjust to a new arrival in the family ... and get ready to go for a walk in the woods - and hug a tree!In between, get busy with a Snackbox big clean!

Scarlett's happy colours ... and a game of Big or Small

Feb 1st, 2018 15m 23s

Get ready for a story about a girl who loves colours ... and another about a cat who loves fish - and has a secret.In between those two stories, get up, get down, get moving with a turbo-charged activity, Big or Small!

Busy beavers ... and what's that noisy weather?

Jan 19th, 2018 16m 19s

Some new (furry) faces make their home in Scotland ... and watch out, here comes a storm!

Three wishes and a treehouse

Jan 15th, 2018 16m 5s

What are your three wishes for 2018? World peace? A trip to a theme park? Or perhaps a unicorn that poops out rainbows?! Presenter Donald Pirie hears all sorts of dreams from children at Gourock Primary School. Also:- Music Maestro! Tune

Fairytale maths, and the story of the Strathblane Dragon

Dec 5th, 2017 17m 39s

Get set for stories, activities, a fairytale number puzzle ... and some really bad jokes.1. Sumthing's up with Little Red Riding Hood and the Tennis Ball Maths Challenge2. Find out about the Scottish Wildcat, one of the rarest animals in

Rock, Paper, Scissors - and a race in ancient Rome

Nov 30th, 2017 18m 45s

Ready? Set? Let's play three rounds of a classic game. Then sit back and listen to a couple of dog-eared stories.

More dinosaurs! And a story about the North Star ...

Nov 23rd, 2017 25m 42s

Fun, facts and storytime for 6-9 year olds. Dr Steve Brusatte takes us back to the age of the dinosaurs - and the Jurassic Isle of Skye ... Lucy Goldie reads, Finding Home', a story about how the stars in the night sky can show us directions do

Dinosaurs everywhere ... and a story about imagination

Nov 16th, 2017 21m 10s

Palaeontologist Dr Steve Brusatte answers children's dino-questions, and Angela Darcy reads, 'In Your Dreams' by Janis Mackay. Presented by Donald Pirie.

The story of the Fruity Pirates - and what's your favourite sandwich?

Nov 9th, 2017 21m 4s

Swash your buckles with a tale of bananas on the high seas. And go wild in your imaginary kitchen - let's all make a triple-decker snack!

Scottish dolphins and the story of Ulrik the Skiing Viking

Nov 7th, 2017 20m 23s

Scottish dolphins, a copy-that-rhythm challenge, and the story of Ulrik the Skiing Viking. Presented by Donald Pirie.

Name that vegetable ... and the story of the Ghastly Ghost

Oct 19th, 2017 16m 57s

Get ready for a quiz, a song and a Halloween costume surprise.

Red squirrels … and the Mystery of the Last Pancake

Oct 13th, 2017 20m 24s

Are you ready to warm up your ears? Your brain? Your imagination? This week's Snackbox contains an acting activity, a visit to a Dundee wood in search of red squirrels, and a whodunit mystery to solve.

Is Mars our next home? And a mystery on the beach...

Sep 26th, 2017 17m 29s

Are you a good listener? Let's find out! Warm up your ears with a listening challenge, solve a Five Minute Mystery, and learn about the future of space travel to Mars. You never know, you might end up living there. Especially if you're primary