Aunt Blanche's Story Corner: Recent Episodes
Blanche Tosh
“The Three Sillies’” is an English Folktale about people with some very foolish worries. This Episode also includes a reading from the Bible about why we should not worry.
A beautifully touching story about a Giant who learns the joy of sharing his garden when he allows a mysterious child to play there. The “Child” later returns to take the Giant to his home in Paradise.
This beautiful, inspired allegory of life after death is written so that a child can understand the story and see the happy ending in the Star Kingdom. An adult will see much more in this story of trust and faith in the Star King. “Inspired by a real-life family, Voyage to the Star Kingdom is a vivid reminder that our stories don’t end with death, and that the King is indeed making all things new.” Anne Riley.
The Rainbow Cat visits the Ever After country where Fairy Tale and Nursery Rhyme people live. He had to help the Queen of Hearts find her stolen tarts!
The citizens of The Great Walled Country learn an important lesson about giving
at Christmas.
Can a prince find happiness with the daughter of a baker? Listen to today's story and find out!
"The Princess Who Could Not Cry"
The Queen tries to find a way to help the princess cry.
"Uncle Wiggily and Fido Flip-Flop"
Uncle Wiggily searches for his fortune, but finds mean Mr. Owl and the circus dog Fido Flip-Flop.
"Uncle Wiggily and the Camping Boys"
Uncle Wiggily and his animal friends save a group of boys camping in the woods.
Uncle Wiggly helps Mrs. Cow find her cud and learns some very interesting things about cows in addition to enjoying being a helpful friend
"Uncle Wiggily’s Picnic"
Uncle Wiggily and the animal children's picnic turns into a lesson about being kind to others.
"Uncle Wiggily and the Horse"
A cherry pie saves the lives of Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy.
"How Baldy Eagle Found Himself"
Baldy Eagle meets other animals and discovers his true self.
"The War Between The Birds"
Sleazy the Snake causes a war between the birds over the colors of their feathers.
"The Raindrops and their Great Adventure"
Raindrops on a journey from their Cloud Mother to visit their Father the Ocean learned that obedience to certain rules is really for their own good.
"Ottoman Hospital"
Dr. Rush Retriever overcomes prejudice and earns the love and respect of his bird patients.
"Deliquent Flyaway"
Freddy Flamingo learns about having the courage to do the right thing.
Small Pine wants to be the queen's perfect tree, but discovers that true beauty is not perfect.
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Uncle Wiggily helps Puss in Boots, three kittens who lost their mittens, and Pussy Cat Mole.
"The Great Adventure On A Windy March Day" and "How Mr. Longears Showed The Piggy Boys How To Behave In School"
“The Three Sillies’” is an English Folktale about people with some very foolish worries. This Episode also includes a reading from the Bible about why we should not worry.
Chapter 3 - Uncle Wiggily and the Cheshire Cat
Uncle Wiggily is kidnapped by a gang of rats and rescued by the Cheshire Cat!
Chapter 1 "Uncle Wiggily and Wonderland Alice"
Strange things happen when Uncle Wiggily eats cake in Wonderland.
Chapter 2 "Uncle Wiggily and the March Hare"
Uncle Wiggily has tea with the March Hare, the Hatter, a Wabberjocky cat and a doormouse.
Uncle Wiggily leaves home to seek his fortune and lose his rheumatism, but his adventure takes a scary turn.
Uncle Wiggily, Sammie Littletail, and Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy make lemonade with a little help from a Circus Elephant.
Uncle Wiggily and Sammie Littletail explore Candy Island and meet a Pinching
Bug and a Pessimist.
Do you like to go to the dentist? Hear what happens when Uncle Wiggily has to go see the Bear Dentist and meets an Alligator!
Have you ever heard of a doll hospital? That's where you will find Uncle Wiggily and Dr. Monkey Doodle.
Hop into the new year with Aunt Blanche as she reads the classic stories of the old gentleman rabbit Uncle Wiggily.
You may look for a perfect Christmas Tree for your home, but what if you can't find it? Listen to the story of Small Pine and learn why being imperfect really is perfect.
Have you ever wondered what Christmas was like back in the days of the pioneers? Find out when you listen to this Christmas story written by a little girl on the prairie.
Imagine a fantasy land where all of the inhabitants, including the king and queen, are happy children and have been for hundreds of years. Add the fact that they live next door to Santa Clause.and you will have the inhabitants of "The Christmast Tree Forest." who have a serious lesson to learn about the joy giving.
What is the one gift that made the church's chimes ring at Christmas?
You will have to listen to Aunt Blanche to find out!
Do Christmas miracles really happen in a general appliance store? Listen and find out as Aunt Blanche reads "Waiting...Waiting for Christmas.
Does getting ready for winter really drive squirrels nuts? Find out in" Timmy Tiptoes" by Beatrix Potter.
We begin our journey into Rootabaga Country with this American fairytale. This week we have the tale of "Three Boys With Jugs of Molasses and Secret Ambitions."
Experience praise and appreciation as you listen to the reading of "The Touch of the Master's Hand" by Myra Brooks Welch and Psalms 32, 33, and 34.
Aunt Blanche reads her own story "The Color Filled Promise" and the story about Noah in Genesis that was her inspiration.
Find comfort, strength, and safety during these turbulent times in selected readings from the Psalms.
Everyone has been given special talents. The residents of Wington are no exception. Bing Canary and Downy Woodpecker discover theirs in "The Orphan Child" and "Hidden Talents".
Mr. and Mrs. Robin try to impress their neighbors in "Too Modern", and Mrs. Sparrow and Mrs. Swallow search for a new home in "A Safe Nest".
Do you always listen to your parents' advise? Do they always know best?
In this episode we will travel to the town of Wington in Bird Land. There we will meet Hoo-Hoo Owl, Bill Whippoorwill and Baldy Eagle and hear about the important lessons they learned about listening to their parents.
This episode features four classic children's poems from Eugene Fields. Listen to "The Duel", "Contentment", "The Sugar Plum Tree" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and you will understand why Eugene Fields was known as the "poet of childhood".
The beavers in Birchview Colony learn the importance of having a good attitude when you work in this parable from J. Calvin Reid. "The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard" from Matthew 20: 1-16 is also included in this episode.
Bushy Squirrel learns the importance of not being selfish and sharing with others in this parable from J. Calvin Reid. "The Parable of the Rich Fool" from Luke 12:13-21 is also included in this episode.
Mother Petunia tries to teach her four little Petunia seeds how to grow into beautiful flowers. However, they don't all follow their mother's warning in this parable by J. Calvin Reid. "The Story of the Four Kinds of Soil," found in the Bible in the book of Matthew is also included in this reading.
"Mr. & Mrs. Wren's Second House" is a simpler version of the story of the two builders found in the book of Luke. This episode includes the reading of a "Parable from Nature" by J. Calvin Reid as well as a telling of the story from the Bible of the house built on a good foundation vs one that is not.
The parable of The Good Shepherd told first from a child's perspective of the loss of a beloved toy and then as told by Jesus in the Bible -- Luke 15 1-7.
The beautiful but sad story of a little Fir Tree that longs to become a decorated Christmas Tree with people gathered around and praising its beauty. He Learns too late that his life in the forrest was a far better one than the brief life that he enjoyed as a Christmas Tree.
The conclusion of the story of Dorothy and Toto's trip to Oz. The Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion each get their longed for brain, heart and courage, and Dorothy and Toto return to home in Kansas.
Chapter 15 -- "The Discovery of Oz the Terrible" -- Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, The Cowardly Lion return to the Emerald city after melting the Wicked Witch of the West.
The Coward Lion is rescued by the Queen of the Field Mice and our friends meet the Guardian of the Gates to the Emerald City.
Dorothy, Toto, The Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion continue their journey to "The Great Oz." Their travels get dangerous as they face the frightening Kalidahs and then there is an even greater danger in "The Deadly Poppyfield."
Dorothy and Toto begin their journey down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City of Oz to meet the Wizard. On the way they meet a talking Scarecrow who joins them on their journey.
The first two chapters of the story of Dorothy’s journey to OZ. After being carried to the magical land of Oz from her home in Kansas, Dorothy is greeted first by the Munchkins. Then she is instructed by the Good Witch of the North to follow the yellow brick road to the City of Emeralds where she will meet the Wizard of Oz who is the only one that can help her return to her home. Dorothy and her dog Toto begin their adventure in the land of OZ.
This beautiful, inspired allegory of life after death is written so that a child can understand the story and see the happy ending in the Star Kingdom. An adult will see much more in this story of trust and faith in the Star King. “Inspired by a real-life family, Voyage to the Star Kingdom is a vivid reminder that our stories don’t end with death, and that the King is indeed making all things new.” Anne Riley
An adaption of the Fairy Tale about a Princess and the surprising way that she meets her Prince.
The beautiful story of a gold-covered statue that sacrifices all his beauty to help the people in his city. A little swallow serves as his messenger to deliver life-saving gifts to those in need.
The touching story of a tin soldier who falls in love with a paper ballerina. He goes through many difficult situations including being swallowed by a fish. Eventually, he finds his way back to his lady love. However, the story does not end happily but it is a story of enduring love.
NURSERY RHYMES. A collection of traditional poems for children that date from the late 18th/early 19th century in Britain. Also called MOTHER GOOSE rhymes
Two Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Anderson. THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA & THE EMPOROR’S NEW CLOTHES. Two short versions of Anderson’s very popular “light” or humorous Fairy Tales.
THE UGLY DUCKLING by Hans Christian Anderson. The classic story of the ugly duckling who, after a difficult time of being scorned and mistreated because of his appearance, discovers that he isn’t a duck at all but a beautiful Swan.
More of the ADVENTURES OF BUSTER BEAR by Thornton W. Burgess. Chapters 9-14. How Buster Bear becomes a Hero and what happens when Farmer Brown’s boy and Buster Bear meet.
“Grandfather Frog’s Common Sense.” Chapters 5-8 of THE ADVENTURES OF BUSTER BEAR by Thornton W. Burgess. Little Joe Otter learns a lesson from Grandfather Frog.
A beautifully touching story about a Giant who learns the joy of sharing his garden when he allows a mysterious child to play there. The “Child” later returns to take the Giant to his home in Paradise.
The first 4 chapters of one of Thornton W. Burgess popular favorite books about some of his beloved woodland creatures. Little Joe Otter learns that getting even just for spite doesn’t pay!
An original fable-style story by Blanche Pope Tosh and THE STORY OF CREATION from the book of Genesis.
This classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett is the story of Mary Lennox. a young orphaned girl, who changes the life of her invalid cousin Colin when she introduces him to “the Secret Garden.”
This beautiful story by Margery Williams is about a boy and his velveteen rabbit and how “Love makes you ‘Real.”
TWO MORE STORIES BY BEATRIX POTTER. THE TALE OF MRS. TIGGY-WINKLE tells the story of a little girl named Lucy who has an interesting visit with a little lady Hedgehog. THE TALE TWO BAD MICE is about Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca who have quite an adventure when they find a doll house occupied by two dolls called Lucinda and Jane.
The first story is THE TALE OF MRS. TITTLEMOUSE, who helped save the Flopsy Bunnies from Mr. McGregor. She is having house keeping problems that greatly disturb this tidy little mouse. The second story is THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK who puts herself in serious danger when she decides to hatch her eggs on her own.
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT, THE TALE OF BENJAMIN BUNNY and THE TALE OF THE FLOPSY BUNNIES. In the first story, we meet Peter Rabbit, his mother, and his sisters; in the second, his cousin Benjamin, and in the third, Benjamin has a family of his own. Mr. McGregor presents a problem in all three stories.
THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER is a Christmas story by Beatrix Potter that tells how a Tailor’s mice friends rescue him from a difficult situation on Christmas Eve when he has no more “twist” to finish an important garment for the mayor.
Introduction and dedication of Aunt Blanche’s Story Corner. Three Christmas stories: A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS by Clement Clarke Moore, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI by O. Henry, THE CHRISTMAS STORY from the Gospel of Luke from the King James Version of The Bible.