Once upon a time, a kind old man and a kind old woman wished and wished for a child... and then one sunny washing day, a giant rosy peach came bobbing down the stream with the most surprising little someone tucked inside.

In today's draw along folktale from Japan, a tiny peach-born boy named Momotaro grows big, strong, and brave enough to set off on the adventure of a lifetime. But he quickly learns that the greatest quests are never meant to be tackled alone. With a bag of kibi dango (millet dumplings) on his belt and three unlikely animal friends at his side, Momotaro discovers that teamwork, kindness, and sharing just might be the biggest treasure of all. Who will Momotaro meet on the road… and what's waiting for them across the water on the ogre's island?

Grab your three pieces of drawing paper, your favorite crayons or markers, and let's open our imaginations wide!

What's Inside This Episode

• A bright, bouncy folktale from Japan full of a giant peach, a brave little hero, three animal friends, and one big team adventure
• Three drawing breaks where your kid becomes the illustrator of the story
• Cozy, whimsical music to draw along to (which means you get a few peaceful minutes too)
• A warm, kid-sized lesson about teamwork, friendship, sharing, and how adventures are always better together

What You'll Need

• 3 pieces of drawing paper
• Your favorite drawing materials — crayons, markers, colored pencils, anything that brings the pizzazz!

Drawing Prompts You'll Hear

• The cozy little house in the rolling hills — with the old woman heading to the stream one way and the old man heading to the forest the other way
• Momotaro bursting out of the giant peach (a fun chance to practice drawing motion lines like a comic book illustrator!)
• The big, looming ogre's island — complete with the ogre's castle somewhere on it

Perfect For

• Curious kids ages 4–9 who love stories, art, and a little bit of brave
• Parents looking for screen-free activities for kids to put on while folding laundry, sipping coffee, or sneaking in five quiet minutes
• Road trips, rainy afternoons, quiet time, homeschool families, and any moment that calls for independent creative play
• Fans of folktales for kids, bedtime stories, draw-along podcasts, and multicultural stories for children

Listen, Subscribe & Keep the Magic Going

Loved this episode? Head to THE PODCAST PAGE for a free Momotaro coloring page — perfect for keeping the story time magic going long after the credits roll.

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If your kiddo loved this one, you'll also love the episode The Runaway Bun, another folktale about a piece of food that goes rolling right along.

Stay playful, get creative, and keep imagining! ✏️🎨