Snowy Race by: April Jones Prince
A girl and her father hop into their snowplow to get mom from the train station. Will they make it?
Jan 04, 2021•3 min
Beloved Children’s Books
I am going to read these books as though I were reading to my students. Each episode will be around ten minutes. I hope that you enjoy listening and sharing these stories with your family!
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Episodes
A Moon for Moe and Mo by: Jane Breskin Zalben
When two holidays overlap, it brings about a friendship between two boys called “Moe/Mo”.
Jan 03, 2021•8 min
The Year of the Ox: Tale from the Chinese Zodiac by: Oliver Chin
Olivia the calf is feisty and fun, but she’s not great at pulling her weight around the farm. When a flood threatens her village and best friend, she shows how brave and capable she really is!
Jan 02, 2021•10 min
It’s New Year’s Day! By: Richard Sebra
This is an informative story about New Year’s. What is it? When is it? How do people celebrate it?
Jan 01, 2021•4 min
Sam and the Lucky Money by: Karen Chinn
Sam is gifted “lucky money” for the New Year and can spend it however he likes!
Dec 31, 2020•10 min
Dirty Birdies by: Jennifer Sattler
This is a 1 to 5 counting book about some birds that are dirty from playtime.
Dec 30, 2020•3 min
Sweetest Kulu by: Celina Kalluk
This is an Inuit bedtime poem that describes gifts that are given to a newborn baby by Arctic animals.
Dec 29, 2020•5 min
Grandma’s Purse by: Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Mimi is coming to visit and she has all kinds of goodies in her purse.
Dec 28, 2020•5 min
Tiger Vs. Nightmare by: Emily Tetri
This story requires a bit of imagination because it is written and illustrated in a comic book style format. It is very cute and teaches that nightmares are in our heads and we can fight them off, if we learn how to.
Dec 27, 2020•10 min
Let’s Build A Snowman by: Kim Mitzo Thompson and Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand
A cute story about building a snowman or two.
Dec 26, 2020•3 min
The Twelve Days of Christmas by: Kim Mitzo Thompson and Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand
This a storybook version of the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Dec 21, 2020•4 min
Good Night, Reindeer by: Denise Brennan-Nelson
This is a Christmas version of the classic “Good Night, Moon.” Santa says good night to each of the reindeer, the elves, and various items around the north pole.
Dec 20, 2020•3 min
Hanukkah Bear by: Eric A. Kimmel
Bubba Brayna is ready for Hanukkah and expecting a visit from her rabbi. Instead she is visited by a very friendly bear.
Dec 18, 2020•9 min
The Polar Express by: Chris Van Allsburg
This book is a beautiful depiction of child-like faith! The Polar Express takes children to the North Pole and they meet Santa. Santa gives a bell to the main character and you can only hear the bell if you are a true believer.
Dec 17, 2020•13 min
Pig the Elf by: Aaron Blabey
This book is about Pig the Pug gearing up for Christmas! He is very excited about the gifts and gets a bit greedy...
Dec 16, 2020•5 min
Santa Duck by: David Milgrim
This is an adorable story about a duck that dresses up as Santa. Then, everyone in his town tell him what they want for Christmas!
Dec 15, 2020•8 min
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by: Barbara Park — Ch. 8
This was the final chapter of the book. It was titled “The Most Usefulest Cake That I Love” and in it Junie B. learns what fruitcake is as well as how she can use and appreciate it.
Dec 14, 2020•7 min•Ep. 5
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by: Barbara Park — Ch. 7
This chapter is titled “Winning” and in it Junie B. wins a fruitcake at the cakewalk.
Dec 13, 2020•6 min
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by: Barbara Park — Ch. 6
The title of this chapter is “Bull’s-Eye” and in it, Junie B. gets frustrated over losing the games and throws a sponge at Jim’s face.
Dec 12, 2020•8 min
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by: Barbara Park — Ch. 5
The title of this chapter is “Stupid Dumb Carnival Games” and Junie B. arrives at Carnival Night only to find that the games are more difficult than she expected.
Dec 11, 2020•8 min
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by: Barbara Park — Ch. 4
Chapter 4 is titled “Very Practicing” and in it Junie B. practices the carnival games while getting up to some mischief along the way.
Dec 10, 2020•8 min
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by: Barbara Park — Ch. 3
Chapter 3 is titled “All About Carnivals” and Junie B. learns that there is going to be a carnival at her school.
Dec 09, 2020•7 min
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by: Barbara Park — Ch. 2
Chapter 2 is titled “Hopping and Racing and Tic-Tac-Toad”. Junie B. goes to school and plays a few games with her friends. She gets frustrated, when she does not win.
Dec 08, 2020•8 min
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by: Barbara Park — Ch. 1
This episode was focused around introducing the book “Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake”. I read the inside cover and the first chapter. The first chapter was titled “The Bestest Game Winner”. Junie B. is being watched by her grandfather before school.
Dec 07, 2020•10 min
Three Aesop’s Fables
I read three Aesop’s fables in this episode; The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs, The Cat And The Mice, and The Mischievous Dog. The first fable is about greed, the second fable is about trust, and the last fable was about notoriety versus fame.
Dec 06, 2020•7 min
Clyde Monster by: Robert L. Crowe
This is a cute little story about a monster that is scared of people.
Dec 05, 2020•5 min
Abu Ali Counts His Donkeys by: Dorothy O. Van Woerkom
In the story, Abu Ali purchases nine donkeys and while bringing them home, keeps miss counting them.
Dec 04, 2020•4 min
Wilbur and Orville by: B. Adkins
This story is about the Wright brothers. It is a true story about their lives and inventing the airplane.
Dec 03, 2020•5 min
Pussy-Cat, Pussy-Cat : Mother Goose and The Happy Tailor by: Leo Tolstoy
The Mother Goose rhyme needs no description, it’s about a cat. The Happy Tailor is about a poor tailor that cannot be happy without singing.
Dec 02, 2020•3 min
Dick Whittington and His Cat : An English Folk Tale
This is a folktale about a poor man that travels to London for work and buys a cat. His cat is great at catching mice. His cat catches mice in a palace and the man is awarded a great fortune.
Dec 01, 2020•5 min
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