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Poetic story/song about Anansi, the legendary spider figure from Ghana, Africa. Sing along and say hello to all our friends in the Story Village! Poem: (c) 2020 Anansi Song by Oni Lasana Music: (c) Bless Up by Lou Ricard Mix & Master: DJ King Canal

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In a classic Liberian folktale, King Lion wants to adopt a daughter or son to be the princess or prince. But the king won't make it easy because the one who wins the crown will have to be very clever. Can Brother Elephant, Miss Monkey, or any of the animals who come to his party pass the test and win the contest? Well, I'm not gonna tell you! You will have to listen to the story to find out who will pass the test and become the prince or princess!

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Ubuntu is a South African Zulu word and the concept is also known in other African countries. Ubuntu means you see and respect other humans like yourself. It doesn't matter what race, color, or religion. The song is a new song written by Aunti Oni Lasana and the story is a traditional story. Enjoy listening, learning, and loving Ubuntu!

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Poet and author, Paul Laurence Dunbar loved children, nature, and people. He wrote poetry, short stories, and musical plays using the natural language of people in northern and southern America. The Sparrow is a tribute to his love of birds and The Farm Child's Lullaby is a sweet goodnight poem to children during the cold winter. #Dunbar150 is a tribute to Dunbar's literary genius as his image is on a US postage stamp, a commemorative US gold coin, and a driver's license plate in the state of Ohio. Relax and enjoy Aunti Oni's sweet rendition just for you!

Poems: (c) The Sparrow by Paul Laurence Dunbar Music: (c) From Tree to Paper by Clarence Reed Poem: (c)The Farm Child's Lullaby by Paul Laurence Dunbar Music: (c) Dulcet by Leimoti Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun

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A musically uplifting tale of self-determination to follow your dreams. The Frog Who Wanted To Be A Singer is based on a delightful children's book by Linda Goss, author, storyteller, poet, and the co-founder of The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc.

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Peace n' love Villagers! Family & Friends! Do you know about Martin Luther King Jr.? If you do or you don't, feel free to listen to this original story poem written by Charlotte Blake Alston, an internationally acclaimed storyteller, narrator, singer, and librettist, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Miss Charlotte wrote this lovely poem for elementary/primary school children to learn about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and why he's so important in American history. Miss Charlotte has a big pocketbook of stories as she is a popular African and an American griot. She also plays the kora, an African string instrument, and she is the official storyteller for The Philadelphia Orchestra in Pennsylvania, USA.

You can watch and listen to Miss Charlotte tell stories on YouTube and learn more about her here: Charlotte Blake Alston.

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Hello Story Villagers, Family & Friends!

It's amazing! We are over 10,000 downloads of Aunti Oni Story Village!!! Thanks to YOU! This is a little big deal;-) and so I must share an important update about the future of our podcast. AOSV will be moving to a bi-weekly format for the remainder of 2022. So every other Saturday you will get a new story or poetry or song to sing along. When you or your parents subscribe to the podcast, you will be notified every time a new episode drops!

So stay in the Story Village with me to hear the stories, poetry, and music from all of our wonderful friends who give me permission to share the books, stories, and poetry we all create just for you! Every other Saturday, it will give me more time to find great stories, poetry & music. It takes a lot of time for me to find the stories, re-write them, practice them and record them. It's sort of like homework. 4 real! But all by myself, but no worries...I love it!

This new style of sharing will give YOU more time to listen and find your favorite story in the Story Village audio library. And if you can join us on zoom, (with your parent's permission)...YOU can visit with me and my storytelling friends in Story Village Live! Why? To say hello and maybe tell your own special version of a story you enjoy in this podcast or bring your own story!

Send them here: StoryVillageLive@gmail.com However you like, or join us in Story Village Live!...where YOU are the star !

Till then, in this episode, I am sending virtual kisses, hugs & big shout-outs to our listeners and subscribers in the top10 cities in the USA, and the top 10 countries around the world! I wish I could walk, drive, hop, skip, jump or fly to see you all in person and give you big hugs. Maybe one day soon, so keep listening!

So, my friends, I hope my musical stories and poetry will put a smile on your face and music in your shoes, and I will meet you soon, in Story Village Live! with our international neighbors on Zoom. Register here: Story Village Live!

B safe. B well. B love. Aunti Oni ! = Aunti Oni's sparkling eyes & happy face !

Music: (c) How Did We End Up Here by Christian Andersen Mixed & Mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here: www.AuntiOni.fun

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Little ones can be the strongest ones! Find out how and why in this Russian Folktale based on a version by Baba Jamal Koram, The Storyman called Pulling That Yam, in the wonderful book, Jump Up and Say! a Collection of Black Storytelling.

Aunti Oni re-tells this classic in a special twist for you to sing along...pulling that yam! Oh yeah, oh yeah!

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JUMP UP AND SAY: A Collection of Black Storytelling

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Ever wondered why rabbits have little bobtails? This legendary African American southern folktale was re-written by storyteller, Karima Amin of Buffalo, New York. It will delight your imagination as a traditional "how and why" story. More adventures of Brer Rabbit stories are available for your reading pleasure right here; The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends. Visit and say howdy-do to our friend, Karima Amin at Karima's website

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In the country of Ireland the power of storytelling is legendary. This tale is handed down from generation to generation and tells how stories can change lives if one listens and applies the lessons learned.

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The Butterfly Friends stick together and won't let the prejudices of others hold them back from enjoying life together. Enjoy Elisa Pearmain's tribute to Brother Blue, the official storyteller of Boston, Massachusetts in America.

Based on "The Butterfly Brothers" by Annette Harrison found in her book, Stories for Young Children (National Storytelling Press) Elisa's poetic story can be found in the book, AHHHHHA a Tribute to Brother Blue aka Dr. Hugh Morgan Hill and Dr. Ruth Hill on Yellow Moon Press.

Elisa Pearmain is a professional Storyteller, Licensed Therapist, and award-winning author of several books. My favorite is Once Upon A Time...Storytelling to Teach Character and Prevent Bullying. You can learn more about Elisa's programs and resources at www.WisdomTales.com and or Elisa@WisdomTales.com.

(c) Butterfly Friends by Elisa Pearmain Music: English Garden by Jimmy Wahlsteen Mix & Mastering: DJ King Canal Aunti Oni website: www.AuntiOni.fun

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Who doesn't like to be a winner? It's ok if you win honestly, but what if you don't? Will Sly stay as sly as his name or will he learn that cheaters are always losers? This story by Pedro Pablo Sacristan from Madrid, Spain is a lesson on how to be a true champ in every game you play. Meet Pedro Pablo and find more great stories and activities on his website! Visit here; Bedtime Stories, Short Stories For Children

(c) The Boy Who Always Won by Pedro Pablo Sacristan Music: (c) In My Funky Jacket by The New Fools Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun

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Little Firefly can not help shinning her light, it's in her DNA! But she is getting on Gorilla's last nerve! Big bad Gorilla is coming after her and all her family and friends. YIKES! Will she get away or will Gorilla be like RAID and get rid of all the fireflies? Listen up!

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Will you share your imagination with a friend? Will you tell positive stories to make someone else feel better? You sure can, just like the man who sat by the window. So how did the man who sat by the window use his imagination to comfort a friend? Listen up and find out.

Music: (c) Love At Second Sight by Alice Spence Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun

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Story Village Live Cheer is the theme song for our live virtual program on Zoom, where you can visit Aunti Oni and her friends in the Story Village! Play it over and over so you can sing along when you come on the show and sing along our welcome song with Aunti Oni & Friends. It's the 1st Saturday of every month @ 1:00 pm EST! Register to join us here: Story Village Live!

You'll get to meet our friendly neighbors of international storytellers!

Baba Oo of Fishmonger Stories, Miss Priyanka Sister Shirley & Hello Holly!

(c) 2021 Story Village Live Poem by Oni Lasana Chorus: Arthur Unknown Snap! Hurry Up! & Hear a story Clap! Wake up! & Learn a story Tap! Listen up! & Tell a story! We're here, we're here, we're here oh yeah! Music: (c) Can You Feel Me by Love Beans Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun

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A father sends his four son's on a journey to take care of his apple tree. Will they learn not to judge by appearances or for everything in life, there is a time and season?

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A classic poem to encourage you and your friends. Some say John Greenleaf Whittier wrote this, some say Edgar A. Guest also wrote it. Whoever wrote it, Aunti Oni's version is the best;-) So listen up!

Music: (c) For The Sake Of You by Kikoru Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun

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Anansi's Children is a classic African folktale from the country of Ghana. This popular story has traveled to the Caribbean, southern America, and out of the mouths of storytellers around the world. A "why" story tells of how working together with individual talents brings about community success.

Music: (c) Go Round by Down Deep Mixed & Mastered by King DJ Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun

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A man carried two pots along the road to draw water from the well. One holds all the water, the other one is cracked and leaks. The cracked old clay pot is feeling useless until the man tells him why he's kept him and not thrown him away even though he has cracks. A classic folktale was written by the iconic Brazilian writer, Paulo Coehlo.

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On the island of Trinidad, you will find this folktale on what goes around comes around. Roti is a flatbread from India, filled with curried meat, seafood, and or vegetables. A popular lunch in Trinidad & Tobago, India and Brooklyn, NY! Or where ever you find people who love delicious food!

The Roti Lady (c) Oni Lasana (adaptation) Music: Back in Trinidad by Tiki Tiki Music Mix & Mastered by DJ King Canal If you love The Roti Lady story, show you care and share it with your family & friends everywhere, thanks! Remember! "The evil you do, stays with you, the good you do, comes back fa' true!" Do you have a children's story or poem you would like featured in Aunti Oni Story Village? Reach out and learn more about the show here; www.AuntiOni.fun

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A Cuban folktale passed down for generations. Will the family of little rats survive an outing in the farmers' field where el gato, the cat lives? Will el gato enjoy the family of rats for dinner or will they get away? Based on the book, The Barking Mouse by Antonio Sacre. and NOT the Mouse Who Barked, so there! Listen up!

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Little Susie had cancer, but she lost some of her hair to the chemotherapy treatment. Find out how Susie uses her imagination to create different hairstyles. Listen to how positive thinking is the best way of thinking. It doesn't matter how you style your hair, or if you don't have any hair on your head. Because bald is beautiful too!

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Remember ~ "Love yourself. It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out." Jenn Proske

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"Stepped on de pin, de pin bent and dat's de way da story went"....a folk storytelling song/chant recorded by Zora Neale Hurston

Opossum discovers greedy Raccoon eating up all the crawfish in the pond. Great googamooga! Kooyah! What is dis? A big argument fo' sho! Will Opossum and Racoon ever be friends or will they starve to death as enemies? Aunti Oni wrote this version based on the classic Biloxi, Mississippi folktale, "Why Opossum Plays Possum" Specially dedicated to Zora Neale Hurston, of Eatonville, Florida, one of the greatest storytellers who ever lived. Wanna know what happens? Listen up!

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Mr. Business Man is in a hurry to make an important interview for his dream job. Speeding in his car, he runs into trouble. Will the Amish farmer's old donkey, Johnny, be able to save the day? A powerful message on working together in the classroom, board room, in our homes, and community. Enjoy & listen up!

Remember! "One raindrop won't make a crop grow"...African-American quote. Do you have a children's story or poem you would like featured in Aunti Oni Story Village? Reach out and learn more about the show here; www.AuntiOni.fun

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King Yessir is very spoiled and always wants to have his way. He doesn't listen to the Nana of the village and thinks only of himself. What happens when he kills off all the mosquitoes in his kingdom? A classic folktale from the African countries of Liberia and Nigeria. Listen up!

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Can the young foolish son live up to his father's demands? The one coin his father gives him is all he has to prove to his father he can be successful. Will he make his father proud of him or be a big disappointment? Listen up! Kashmir is a country where it is mostly made up of agriculture that takes place in its fertile valley areas. Rice, corn, wheat, barley, fruits, and vegetables are the main crops grown in Kashmir while lumber and the raising of livestock also play a role in its economy. A story riddle for you to answer. What were the fruits the son took home to his father with the one coin? Fill out the contact form on Aunti Oni.fun with your answer. One Coin (c) 2021 Oni Lasana (adaptation) Music: Slides by Damma Beatz Mixed: DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here: AuntiOni.fun

If you love "One Coin" show you care and share it with your family & friends everywhere, thanks. Remember ~ "The son who is too lazy to help his father in the fields, will starve after his father has passed away."....Tanzania

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The ant & the grasshopper story is one of the most famous of Aesop's fables. Mr. Grasshopper loves to play the party, dance, and sing. He soon learns it is a time and place for everything. Miss Ant warns him about being prepared. Does Mr.Grasshopper listen to Miss Ant? If you listen closely, you will find out what happens. I hope you will enjoy learning and re-telling this Aesop Fable too! Miss Ant & Mr. Grasshopper (c) 2021 Oni Lasana & Debra Weller (adaptation) Music: On My Doorstep by View Points Mixed by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni tell more Aesop Stories here: www.OniLasana.com

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Hey, Hey, Hey! It's ok to have big dreams, but don't be a show-off! Aunti Oni re-twists the original Aesop title and story of Aesop's The Milkmaid and Her Pail. Telling a valuable lesson on how a bad attitude and false pride can turn a dream into a nightmare. So listen up!

If you enjoyed Milkmaid & Bucket O' Milk..show you care and share it with family and friends everywhere, thanks! Remember ~ "Pride goes before a fall" & "Don't count your chickens before they hatch!"...Aesop Do you have a children's story or poem you would like featured in Aunti Oni Story Village? Reach out and learn more about the show here; www.AuntiOni.fun

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Aesop fables are the most popular short stories ever told. So who was Aesop? How long ago did he live? Where was he from? Why are his stories still popular today? Enjoy Aunti Oni's spoken-word song, to find the answers. Aunti Oni opens with this song in live performances. Don't be shy... Play on repeat so you can learn the words and sing along, then present it (let everyone know its Aunti Oni's poem;-) the next time you re-tell an Aesop fable for school or at home.

If you love Hey Aesop!, show you care and share it with your family & friends everywhere. Remember ~ “If only the best birds sang, the forest would be silent.” — Henry van Dyke

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King Lion was no fun! He never liked to dance or have a good time. Once upon a time, the animals in the kingdom got together to surprise King Lion with a dance party. What instrument will make King Lion move and groove? Listen up and find out what cool beats got King Lion up on his dancing feet! This revision of Paul Laurence Dunbar's classic folktale poem, "De' Critters Dance" is rewritten by Aunti Oni for today's generation. Read the original version here: De' Critters Dance by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

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Cornbread and Black Eye Peas and The Swatting Of The Fly are two fun poems from Bits & Pieces, a collection of poems for children by award-winning storyteller, Willa Brigham, of Cary, North Carolina. Cornbread and black-eyed peas is a traditional dish that Grandpa loves to eat with a special drink.

The Swatting Of A Fly tells of how Grandma is busy trying her best to get rid of a pesky fly who is after the delicious Cornbread and Black Eye Peas too!

Willa Brigham welcomes everyone to her wonderful wacky world of storytelling! An inspirational speaker, performing artist, writer, and two-time Emmy Award-Winning TV host of Smart Start Kids TV show, and a talented quilter. Ms. Willa is also an avid writer of short stories, poetry, and songs. A member of The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. Willa's mission is to empower children to believe in themselves through her storytelling programs. Visit Miss Willa here: www.willabrigham.com

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Based on a true story, Baba Jamal Koram, the Story Man is on a mission, he's looking for brand new stories to tell at two national storytelling festivals. He lives in Old School City, so he travels to downtown Doo Wop where the stores are still owned by local business people. Not like today where you shop at superstores, where everything is under one roof. Story Man visited the grocery, furniture, shoe, candy store, and library..until he gets really hungry. Where will Story Man find stories? To find out, listen up!

Want to meet the real Story Man? Baba Jamal Koram, The Storyman? Visit him here: www.Griostoryman.com

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Have you ever made a decision to do something, and everybody offers you advice? Everyone in the village is telling the farmer what to do. He's a nice guy and tries to make everybody happy. Does he? At what cost?

This classic Aesop Fable is re-written by Auntie JoJo, the storyteller and founder of R.O.O.T.S Regenerating Our Offspring Through Stories, Inc. a non-profit organization in Philadelphia, PA. R.O.O.T.S. uses the art of storytelling to promote literacy in order to reach various types of learners in a multicultural society. The book is available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Let Auntie JoJo know you enjoyed her re-writing of this timeless Aesop Fable at; AuntieJoJo2@gmail.com or visit her website; R.O.O.T.S.

A Farmer, His Son and their Mule (c) 2016 Joann Frasier Dasent Music: The Handwashing Song by Luna The Cat & Speedy The Spider Mixed: DJ King Canal If you love this story, show you care & share it with family & friends everywhere. Remember! The LOVE in your heart wasn't put there to stay, LOVE is not LOVE until you give it away. If you love this story, show you care and share it with your family & friends everywhere. Do you have a children's story or poem you would like featured in Aunti Oni Story Village? Reach out and learn more about the show here; www.AuntiOni.fun

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A classic Asian folktale on the power of sharing. Will our Queen find out why the people in her Queendom are divided by peace and war? Kenja, the Japanese wise man guides the Queen to discover why in this timeless lesson on community. You and the Queen will find out why peace is a smile, and war is a frown, just like the cover art. Listen up as Aunti Oni's beautiful version of this wonderful story touches hearts in villages around the world.

"I listened to Peace & War this morning and your telling of that moral message was incredible. What a blessing that the world is able to access and enjoy these stories for free. Thank you." Diane Williams, Author of "The Life and Times of B. B. King" Storyteller, Fibre Artist

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Two sweet nighttime children's classic poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1865-1906) of Dayton, Ohio. Dunbar wrote his first poem at the age of 6. He was 19 when he self-published his first book of poetry and went on to write novels, short stories, plays, and musicals.

Paul Dunbar was gifted, he wrote poetry and stories in American southern dialect, as you heard in A Cabin Tale (episode 10), and in American northern dialect here in these two poems. Feel free to read or sing along here: The Sandman and Johnny Speaks. Dunbar is my favorite poet, and in my opinion, he's America's Shakespeare and God Father of the Spoken Word Movement in the USA.

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Take a journey back in time for this special Juneteenth love story! It gives a little look into the culture and traditions of Africans in America. In the 1800s before the Civil War, not all plantations were the same. Marriage between enslaved Africans was not allowed, or they had to be married in secret. Buster and Annie Mae are in love and nothing will stop them from "jumping the broom" to honor the love they had for one another. "Hey Annie Mae, whatcha gonna do today?"

Written by Diane Williams, who was born and raised in the village of Newark, NJ. Diane is a cultural storytelling treasure who lives in Jackson, Mississippi. Diane is also the author of The Life and Legacy of B.B. King: A Mississippi Blues Icon, and Mississippi Folk and the Tales They Tell, a winner of Storytelling World Award and Annie Mae Jumps the Broom. A contributing editor for Literacy Development in the Storytelling Classroom, and The Storytelling Classroom - Applications Across the Curriculum, both winners of the Storytelling World Award.

A Professional Storyteller, Poet, Teaching and Performing artist, Cultural Arts Consultant, Historical Impersonator, and Mixed-Media Fibre Artist. Diane retired as a director at the Mississippi Art Council and is a member of the Mississippi Humanities Council Speakers Bureau and Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi.

Diane Williams is featured in the book,101 English Speaking Storytellers from Around the World.

Show some love! Diane would love to hear how you like Annie Mae Jumps The Broom as she is coming out with a new 2020 edition of the book! Visit with Diane: www.DianeWilliams.co and sign up for her newsletter to stay in touch.

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Mississippi Folk and the Tales They Tell( Myths Legends and Bald-Faced Lies)[MISSISSIPPI FOLK & THE TALES T][Paperback]

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A Nikki Giovanni poem! WOW! Need I say more? Sure...because if you don't know the poetry of Nikki G...enjoy this wonderful introduction to one of Aunti Oni's favorite poems written by Professor Nikki Giovanni, an iconic poet, author, living legend, and scholar on the African American experience. Nikki holds 21 honorary degrees in the Literary Arts and is known as the "Princess of Poetry" since blooming out of the Black Arts Movement in America.

racing against the sun and foundation-wise:rock-solid touches hearts as a beautiful tribute to nature, people, poetry, books, and butterflies....all of our favorites! Both poems can be found on the last two pages of the book, Nikki Giovanni's Ego Tripping, and other poems for young people. To show some love, and check out her books or recordings, visit www.Nikki-Giovanni.com

Copyright © 1968 by Nikki Giovanni Used by permission. Cover Artwork: George Ford Music: Road To Joy by Ofelia Moore Edited & Mixed: DJ King Canal If you love Nikki G's poem, show you care and share it with family and friends everywhere. Do you have a children's story or poem you would like featured in Aunti Oni Story Village? Reach out and learn more about the show here; www.AuntiOni.fun

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"Want a story? Now just hear dat! Where I get a story at?" Paul Laurence Dunbar's A Cabin Tale is a classic African American poetic folk tale published in 1895 in Dayton, Ohio. Dunbar gives voice to the grandfather/mother (elder) figure of southern plantation days in America. The simplest of settings - a young child sitting at the knee of a wise sage asking for a story. Listen closely to what happens when the little Weasel tricks the big BAD bear. Enjoy listening to Aunti Oni re-tell it in the southern dialect as it was written by Mr. Dunbar, read along here.

Mixed by: DJ King Canal Music: (c) The Handwashing Song by Luna The Cat & Speedy Spider Visit Aunti's Paul Dunbar website here: www.OniLasana.com

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Anansi, the original Spiderman is known far and wide to have a small waist, because he's greedy and loves to eat. So how did Anansi's waist get so small? This classic folktale is a delicious lesson on why we should always help out when needed and especially during an international food festival. Mmmm my mouth was watering while I was re-writing and telling my special version. A favorite Anansi story of storytellers around the world! Kwaku Anansi the trickster spider folktales are originally from Ghana, West Africa where Anansi stories, continue to be told in the village of Kumasi and throughout the West Indies. Over 400 years ago, Kwaku Anansi traveled to the Caribbean and Americas in the imagination of African's during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Mixed & Mastered by DJ King Canal Why Anansi Has A Small Waist (Revision) (c) 2021 Oni Lasana Music: (C) Pineapple Palm Tree by Martin Kemp See Aunti tell Anansi story here: Anansi Time!

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Are you using your imagination? I hope so...because you will need it for this story. Do trees talk? Let's pretend they do...chatting out loud all day long. What do they talk about? The Palm and the Poui trees on the island of Tobago love to talk about how much they admire each other.

Sometimes, the grass may be greener on the other side, other times it can be just as green, right where you grow. Yes, we all must... "bloom where we are planted"

I wrote this story years ago as I admired the beautiful palm and poui trees on the island of Tobago. Poui and palm trees are also found in all their glory on many other islands throughout the Caribbean. Listen up and find out why the palm and the poui trees are so very special. You will find out why I love them so much, for not only how they look, but also, for what they give to people in the story village and around the world. Let me know what kinds of trees grow where you live. Don't be shy! Send me a story about trees where you live to AuntiOni@aol.com so I can re-tell your tree story one day. The Palm & The Poui (C) 2017 Oni Lasana Artwork: Rachel Heusner Music (C) Tobago Blue by Little Island Leap Mixed by DJ King Canal If you love this story, show you care and share it with family and friends everywhere. Remember ~ "Trees love to toss and sway; they make such happy noises." Emily Carr

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Did you ever wonder why monkeys live and play high up in the trees? Well, I'ma tell ya why. Ya see, King Lion was minding his own business when the monkey decided he wanted to be king of the jungle. So Monkey did something very rude, very crude, and with a bad attitude! Signifying Monkey, is an African and American folktale classic that was sung way back in the day by the cool Cab Callaway, outstanding Oscar Brown Jr., King of rock n' roll, Chuck Berry, wild Willie Dixon, rock n' roller, Sam the Sham, and also can be heard in a Schoolly D rap and in the movies, House Party and Knightriders.

Signifying Monkey originated from the trickster figure of African Yoruba mythology, Esu Elegbara. Signifying Monkey is once again documented for a new generation by Aunti Oni in our story village. "So ya betta not monkey with me, yeah!"

Do you think the monkey deserved his fate? Let me know at AuntiOni@aol.com

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Do you know a little boy like Reggie? Or maybe sometimes you behave like Reggie use to behave? That's not cool and I'm gonna tell on you! Well, I hope you don't act like Reggie because Reggie thought Reggie could do whatever Reggie wanted to!Un-huh for real! So his teacher taught Reggie a lesson he never forgot. And I hope you'll listen to find out what happened and how Reggie now rocks!Pat McLean-Smith who wrote this story is a poet, doll maker, fiber artist, and with her 1st storybook, an author and storyteller! Yeah, Ms. Pat, you go on sista love! Ms. Pat wrote this story for her spoiled grandchildren, and she gave me permission to spoil YOU too!Ms. Pat is the founder of Tomorrow's Girl, an enrichment program for young girls in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Show some love to Ms. Pat @ www.PatMcLean.com and let her know you heard all about Reggie Rascal in the Story Village!Reggie Rascal (C) 2020 Pat McLean-SmithMusic (C) Beater Head by New FoolsMixed by DJ King CanalVisit Aunti: www.AuntiOni.funIf you love "Reggie Rascal" show you care and share it with family and friends everywhere.Do you have a children's story or poem you would like featured in Aunti Oni Story Village? Reach out and learn more about the show here; www.AuntiOni.funVisit with Aunti Oni & friends in Story Village Live!a monthly cultural storytelling adventure live on Zoom!To support Aunti Oni Story Village consider a one-time or monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Click YES! Thanks so much !

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Yes! I found this little rhyme on a bookmark inside a book I purchased at La' Unique Books & Cultural Center in Camden, New Jersey. The author of the poem was listed as ?? aka Author Unknown, meaning no one knows who wrote it. So I added a few extra words like I like to do, so I could share with all of my Story Village BFFs, and I hope it's YOU!

Who is your best friend? Is it a human or a pet? Can a friend be a thing? Maybe, maybe not. Find out who is one of my very best friends, and how you can have one too! Do you like to write poetry or short stories? Send me a poem about your best friend so I can share it in our Story Village @ AuntiOni@aol.com

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"It takes a village to share stories, poetry & music!" ~ Aunti Oni

Hey family & friends! Feel free to share this commercial with your family & friends For in our story village, the adventures never end! Classic to modern stories, poetry & music is big-time fun A story, a poem, let it come, let it come!

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The Girl Who Loves Hip Hop tells of a girl's love of her favorite music and how it follows her the rest of her life. Aunti Oni takes this RAPsical story poem to lyrical heights! Written by Joy Jones, of Washington, DC, Ms. Joy is the director of The Spoken Word, a performance poetry ensemble. Joy has taught creative writing and public speaking to middle school students and coaches poetry slam teams.

Joy Jones is the author of Private Lessons; A Book of Meditations for Teacher and Fearless Public Speaking. Send hip-hop hello to Miss Joy at www.JoyJonesOnline.com

The Girl Who Loves Hip Hop (c) 2021 Joy Jones Music (C) That's Fine by Nashional Mixed & Mastered by: DJ King Canal If you love this story poem, show you care and share it with family & friends everywhere!

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Little Crow thinks his feathers are dull and plain but he soon learns it's who you are on the inside, that really matters, and not how you look on the outside.

This rhyming redo of Aesop's The Crow and The Peacock fable was written by Heather Forest, a wonderfully professional storyteller, author, and musician. Found in her book, The Animals Could Talk, it is one of several multi-cultural storytelling books Heather Forest has offered the world over many years. Say hello to Miss Heather at www.HeatherForest.com

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Listen closely to why it's never a good idea to be jealous of nobody, no way, no how! If you throw dirt on someone else it will fly right back at YOU. Fo' sho nuff n' stuff! This old-time countrified folktale was re-written and can be found in a book by sto'tryteller (poetic storyteller) Mitch "Gran'daddy Junebug" Capel from the village of North Carolina in the USA. Aunti Oni tells Mitch's story poem in her own South Carolina southern style.

Negative vibes floating around ya? No worries, do like Gran' Daddy tells us to do! "Just shake 'em off and stomp 'em down!" OOPS! I SAID it backward...you ever do that? Here's the correct direct link..www.JGBug.com to give a BIG shout-out to Mitch "Gran'daddy Junebug" Capel!

Mixed by: DJ King Canal The Jealous Farmer (C) 1988 Mitch Capel If you love The Jealous Farmer, show you care and share it with family & friends everywhere. Thanks! Remember ~ " You can't hold a man down, without staying down with him" ....Booker T. Washington

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Zuri The Fairy, loves her hair, listen closely to find out why! Mama Koku's enchanting colorful storybook comes to life as Aunti Oni tells the story of Zuri in a musical stylee.

Donna Kokumo Buie, aka Mama Koku, is a professional storyteller who had delighted children in the village of Atlanta, Georgia for many years. Mama Koku has been writing and performing her stories forever! Zuri The Fairy is Mama Koku's first book. Send a "one love" to MamaKoku at www.MamaKoku.com and order her book today!

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