“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." -Dr.Seuss

The Black Prince by Laura Simms (2:17)

Boy falls in love with a princess, changes who he is in an attempt to win her hand. Learn more about Laura Simms by visiting: www.laurasimms.com

Big Bullfrog by The Storycrafters (19:02)

Big Bullfrog wanted everyone to love him so he tries to be the biggest animal. Learn more about The Storycrafters by visiting: www.storycrafters.com

The Emperor's New Clothes by Diane Wolkstein (26:20)

An emperor is obsessed with his clothing. Swindler seamstresses come through and the emperor gives them money to make him clothes. Learn more about the late Diane Wolkstein by visiting: www.nytimes.com

The Sad Story of Owl by Heather Forest (36:01)

Song-story about an owl who goes on a date with a bird but is embarrassed by his face, so he wears his hat low. She snatches the hat and then he flies away embarassed. Learn more about Heather Forest by visiting: www.heatherforest.com

The Uglified Ducky by Willy Claflin (41:14)

A baby moose thinks he is a duckling and feels horrible that he can’t do what the ducks do. Learn more about Willy Claflin by visiting: www.willyclaflin.com

Donkey & The Lion Skin by Dianne Ferlatte (49:47)

A donkey who wears the skin of a lion and scares people for fun, becomes embarrassed when he tried to roar and he-hawes instead. The teller compares it to her son’s mixed-race life. Learn more about Dianne Ferlatte by visiting: www.dianeferlatte.com