Stone Soup by: Heather Forest
Two hungry travelers provide a “magical“ recipe for soup.
May 15, 2021•8 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
Pete the Cat Rock on, Mom and Dad! By: James Dean
Pete the cat realizes that his parents do so much for him and he wants to show them how thankful he is, so he spends the day trying to think of ways to thank them.
May 12, 2021•5 min
In the Tree House by: Andrew Larsen
This is a story about two brothers that are growing up; one faster than the other.
May 11, 2021•8 min
The Faery’s Gift by: Tanya Robin Bat
In this heartwarming Irish fairytale, a woodcutter is given a wish as a reward for saving the life of a small faery.
May 11, 2021•12 min
Mommy Loves You by: Helen Foster James
From the author-illustrator team that created Grandma Loves You! comes a touching story just for mommy and baby.
May 09, 2021•3 min
Mamasaurus by: Stephen Lomp
When Babysaurus gets lost, he enlists the help of his prehistoric friends to find his Mamasaurus.
May 08, 2021•5 min
Wellington’s Rainy Day by: Carolyn Beck and Brooke Kerrigan
Wellington, a clever garbage eating dog, eats his master’s meatloaf and the cat, Honey, threatens to tell on him.
May 07, 2021•12 min
Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana by: James Dean
Pete the cat loves bananas, but when he gets his paws on one that has gone bad it sours his outlook on all bananas.
May 06, 2021•5 min
Cinco De Mouse-O! by: Judy Cox
A hungry mouse enjoys the sights and smells of Cinco de Mayo despite being trailed by a determined cat.
May 05, 2021•7 min
Bunny’s Book Club by: Annie Silvestro
Bunny loves books so much that he cannot imagine living life without them.
May 04, 2021•8 min
Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim’s Birthday by: Barbara Park
In the last two chapters, Junie has to go to the store with her mom to pick out a gift for Jim. She finds a toolbelt that she absolutely loves and has a hard time thinking about giving it to someone else. In the end, she finds out that being the only one in room nine is not so bad after all.
May 03, 2021•12 min•Ep. 6
Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim’s Birthday by: Barbara Park
In chapter 7, Junie B goes to the principals office and she hast to tell her side of the story. She hides under a bag, afraid that she is in big trouble, but then she finds out that Principle understands how she feels about Jim’s behavior.
May 02, 2021•8 min
Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim’s Birthday by: Barbara Park
In chapters 5 and 6, Junie B. tries to think of a way that she could get into the party, takes an invitation that doesn’t belong to her, and gets in big trouble.
May 01, 2021•13 min
Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim’s Birthday by: Barbara Park
In chapters 3 and 4, Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grampa Miller try to comfort Junie B and we learn about her plan to move to Disneyland.
Apr 30, 2021•14 min
Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim’s Birthday by: Barbara Park
In the first two chapters of this story, we hear about Paulie Allen Puffer’s birthday party at school. We also learn that Jim is having a birthday party on Saturday and Junie B. Jones is not invited.
Apr 29, 2021•12 min
The Home Builders by: Varsha Bajaj
This story discusses the different types of homes and how they are built by the animals that live there.
Apr 28, 2021•3 min
Do Jellyfish Like Peanut Butter? By: Corinne Demas and Artemis Roehrig
This funny look at marine life will make you want to learn more about what lies beneath the ocean waves!
Apr 27, 2021•4 min
Field-Trip Fiasco by: Julie Danneberg
Mrs. Hartwell has a plan for an upcoming trip to the zoo — a plan that includes a lot of rules.
Apr 26, 2021•9 min
Max and the Superheroes by: Rocio Bonilla
Max and his friends are crazy about playing and learning about superheroes and their superpowers.
Apr 25, 2021•6 min
Dirty Gert by: Tedd Arnold
Gert loved to eat dirt and though people tried to change her and hide her, her family knew just what to do and accepted her the way that she was.
Apr 24, 2021•5 min
Tall Tall Tree by: Anthony D. Fredericks
There’s a magical, wild world happening in the tallest of tall trees - a world teeming with life that very few people ever see!
Apr 23, 2021•4 min
Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet by: Nanette Hefferman
Get ready to turn electric lights out to celebrate earth hour!
Apr 22, 2021•4 min
What Does It Mean to Be Green by: Rama DiOrio
This story, demystifies for children what it means to be green by helping them view every day tasks through an environmentally-friendly lens.
Apr 21, 2021•4 min
What Matters by: Alison Hughes
In this book, the ripple effect of one child’s small action shows how we can all make a big environmental difference.
Apr 20, 2021•3 min
The Tree in the Ancient Forest by: Carol Reed-Jones
This book connects the web of nature and portrays the amazing ways the inhabitants of the forest depend upon one another for survival.
Apr 19, 2021•7 min
Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs by: Linda Vander Heyden
Mr. McGinty and his dog Sophie love checking in on the monarch caterpillars and butterflies on their summer walks.
Apr 18, 2021•6 min
Tokyo Digs A Garden by: Jon-Erik Lappano
An old woman offers Tokyo seeds, telling him they will grow into whatever he wishes. The seeds grow into a forest that takes over the city.
Apr 17, 2021•7 min
Superfab Saves the Day by: Bérengère Delaporte
An unlikely superhero saves his city from destruction by embracing his super style.
Apr 16, 2021•5 min
Scaredy Monster Loses a Tooth by: Meika Hashimoto
Scaredy Monster learns that losing a tooth doesn’t have to be scary.
Apr 15, 2021•5 min
Doors in the Air by: David Weale
Discover the doors to your imagination. Doors in the Air is the story of a boy who is fascinated by doors.
Apr 14, 2021•5 min
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