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Hippocampus Clubhouse

Welcome to the Hippocampus Clubhouse!

A fun-filled SEL-based podcast for kids where the power of storytelling - rooted in cognitive science - inspires creativity, encourages inclusivity and stimulates emotional growth so children have the power to elevate the conversations in their world.

Here you’ll hear a diverse collection of children’s stories that can open hearts and minds while offering exciting literary adventures for all. Join us for storytime & subscribe to never miss a literary adventure here at the Clubhouse!

Hippocampus Clubhouse - Where Young Readers Become Strong Leaders!™
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Episodes

23: Bigfoot Believes w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Siena

Bigfoot’s heartwarming story of acceptance and strength boosts readers’ self-esteem. Through interactive affirmations little ones learn how to say positive things about themselves, providing an early foundation of confidence and self-worth.Bigfoot's Story Promotes: Self-Esteem Confidence Coping Skills Book By: Slumberkins Read By: Erin Yeschin with special guest, Bryant

Jul 24, 20204 min

22: Oh The Wonderful Things You'll Be!

From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids-both young and old. Book By: Emily Winfield Martin Read By: Erin Yeschin

Jul 22, 20203 min

21: The World Needs More Purple People

What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what’s right. They are kind and hardworking, and they love to laugh (especially at Grandpa’s funny noises)! A purple person is an everyday superhero! How do you become one? That’s the fun part! Penny Purple will lead you through the steps. Get ready to be silly, exercise your curiosity, use your v...

Jul 20, 20209 min

20: Say Something!

In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are... what you are thinking... and what you believe. And how you'll make it ...

Jul 17, 20205 min

19: I Can Do Hard Things

What we tell ourselves matters! This is just as true for kids as it is for adults.Help your child tap into their inner strength and find the encouragement they need to navigate their daily environments.Mindful affirmations can help your child tune out the streams of messages they get about how they should be in the world. Book: I Can Do Hard Things by Gabi Garcia Read By: Erin Yeschin

Jul 15, 20205 min

18: You Matter

In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored—from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they’re feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters. Book: You Matter by Christian Robinson

Jul 13, 20203 min

17: 10 Little Fingers and 10 Little Toes

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . . And here, from two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they—and the babies they belong to—bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! Book: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

Jul 10, 20204 min

16: I Am Human

Being human means we are full of possibility. We learn, we dream, we wonder at the world around us. But we also make mistakes and can feel fearful or sad. I Am Human affirms that we can make good choices by acting with compassion and having empathy for others and ourselves. When we find common ground, we can feel connected to the great world around us and mindfully strive to be our best selves. Book: Written by Susan Verde & Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds ISBN: 9781419731655 Publisher: ABR...

Jul 08, 20205 min

15: Have You Filled A Bucket Today

When you're a bucket filler, you make the world a better place to be! This book is perfect for children, parents, grandparents, teachers and people that want to teach empathy, nurture kindness and create a positive environment in their home, classroom, workplace and community. Book: Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud Read By: Erin Yeschin

Jul 06, 20207 min

14: Independence Day Double Feature: We The Kids & I Have The Right To Be A Child

In celebration of Independence Day in America, we have a special double feature today, featuring two books instead of just one. First we'll read 'We The Kids' written, illustrated with forward by David Catrow, which helps us to understand the fancy language used in the preamble of the Constitution of the United States. Our second book, 'I Have The Right To Be A Child, retold by Alain Serres, lists children’s rights per the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, created in 1989 as a...

Jul 03, 202015 min

13: Beautiful Beautiful Me

A delightful and inclusive story, Beautiful Beautiful Me discusses diversity, love, family, and skin tone with playful poems for kids to read. Book: Beautiful Beautiful Me by Ashley Sirah Read By: Erin Yeschin

Jul 01, 20206 min

12: JoJo and The Food Fight

When a food fight frenzy erupts in the jungle, a little elephant named Jojo hatches a silly plan to help all the angry animals become friends again. Book: Didier Levy Read By: Erin Yeschin

Jun 29, 20208 min

11: I Am Enough

We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. Book: I Am Enough Read By: Erin Yeschin Backtrack: Bumbling by Pictures of The Floating World

Jun 26, 20204 min

10: Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots

Do princesses ride tricycles, climb trees, do chores, or have to eat the crusts of their bread? The mother's voice is timelessly reassuring as she answers her daughter's questions and advises her that being like a princess has to do with what we are on the inside. Book: Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? by Carmela LaVigna Coyle Read By: Erin Yeschin Backtrack: Bumbling by Pictures of the Floating World

Jun 26, 20204 min

9: Bringing The Rain To Kapiti Plain

A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of "The House That Jack Built." Bringing The Rain To Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema Read By: Erin Yeschin Backtrack for Story: Bumbling by Pictures of a Floating World

Jun 25, 20208 min

8: Help Your Dragon Deal With Change

Drew’s Dragon, Diggory Doo, is great! He can sit, roll over, and play... He can candle a birthday cake, light a campfire, and so many other cool things...but he’s having a hard time whenever something changes, or when things are no longer how they used to be. What should Drew do? Teach him how to deal with change! Book: Help Your Dragon Deal With Change Read by: Erin Yeschin Backtrack for Story: Bumbling by Pictures of a Floating World

Jun 24, 20208 min

7: Sealed with a Kiss

What’s a seal to do when she’s new to the zoo? Make new friends, of course! But when the other animals aren’t so friendly, a wise sparrow inspires them to surprise Seal with a special treat. Full of heart and humor from bestselling author Beth Ferry and illustrator Olivier Tallec, this story of friendship and forgiveness will have little ones giggling along. Book: Sealed With A Kiss by Beth Ferry Read by: Erin Yeschin Backtrack for Story: Bumbling by Pictures of a Floating World...

Jun 21, 20208 min

6: Peanut Butter and Cupcake!

What's a little piece of bread to do when he's feeling lonely? Find a friend, of course! And that's exactly what Peanut Butter tries to do. But sometimes friends are hard to come by, especially when Hamburger has to walk his (hot) dogs, Cupcake is too busy building castles in her sprinkle box, and Egg laughs so hard he starts to crack up! Does Peanut Butter have a soulmate? Book: Peanut Butter & Cupcake! by Terry Border Read by: Erin Yeschin Backtrack for Story: Bumbling by Pictures of a Flo...

Jun 20, 20208 min

5: One Big Pair of Underwear

What’s one thing that two bears, three yaks, four goats, and six cats have in common? They hate to share. But look out—here comes a pack of twenty pigs ready to prove that sharing makes everything twice as fun! Book: One Big Pair of Underwear by Laura Gehl and Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Read by: Erin Yeschin Backtrack for Story: Bumbling by Pictures of a Floating World

Jun 18, 20206 min

4: Fiona Flamingo

We all have times where we feel uncomfortable about who we are, just like Fiona. Through her color-changing, feather-filled day as she learns to accept not only being a different color from the rest of her flamingo flock, but also that it's okay to be scared, angry, and sad at times. Book: Fiona Flamingo by Rachael Urrutia Chu and Illustrated by Kate Jeffery Read by: Erin Yeschin Backtrack for Story: Bumbling by Pictures of a Floating World

Jun 18, 20207 min

3: The Someone New

Jitterbug the chipmunk likes it when things stay the same. So when one day Pudding the snail comes into her woods, Jitterbug worries that everything will be different. What if Pudding spoils everything? What if there’s no more room for Jitterbug? With the help of her friends, can Jitterbug welcome the newcomer and learn that kindness is stronger than fear? Book:The Someone New by Jill Twiss Read: Erin Yeschin Backtrack for Story: Bumbling by Pictures of a Floating World...

Jun 17, 202011 min

2: A Mother for Choco

Choco lives alone and wishes he had a mother, but who could she be? One day he sets off to find her, asking all kinds of animals, but he doesn’t meet anyone who looks just like him. He doesn’t even think of asking Mrs. Bear if she’s his mother-but then she starts to do just the things a mommy might do. And when she brings him home, he meets her other children-a piglet, a hippo, and an alligator-and learns that families can come in all shapes and sizes and still fit together. Book: A Mother for C...

Jun 15, 20206 min

1: Welcome to Hippocampus Clubhouse!

Hippocampus Clubhouse uses stories to inspire creativity, encourage inclusivity and stimulate emotional growth so children have the power to elevate the conversations in their world! Each week you'll hear a diverse collection of children's stories that have the power to open hearts and minds, one amazing adventure at a time. Follow us on Instagram at @HippocampusClubhouse or visit our website at www.HippocampusClubhouse.com

Jun 12, 20201 min
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