Beloved Children’s Books: Recent Episodes
Destiny Carter
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!
It’s Halloween! Only Junie B Jones is afraid to go trick-or-treating. Cause what if witches are really real? And what if pumpkins with sharp teeth can eat your feet? And don’t even get her started on candy corn. What is Junie B supposed to do? She’ll have to find a costume that can out-scare even the creepiest competition!
In this episode, I spoke with Michael Dow about the book that his team is kickstarting called Nurse Dorothea- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nurseflorence/ground-breaking-mental-health-series-for-kids?ref=discovery&term=Nurse I hope that you will check out that kickstarter book and that you also look into the Nurse Florence series that he already has out - Nurse Florence®, How Do Our Fingernails Grow? https://a.co/d/eYgwrLj
It’s the first day of kindergarten! Only Junie B. Jones does not want to ride school bus home. That’s because it smells on the bus. Plus also, there are meanies on the bus who might pour chocolate milk on your head. In fact, Junie B is so scared of the school bus that when it’s time to go home… She doesn’t.
It’s kindergarten graduation! All the children in room nine are excited when they get their bright white graduation gowns. Mrs. says to keep them in their boxes until the big day. But Junie B Jones just can’t help herself. Then-uh oh!-an accident happens! Can Junie B. fix things? Or will graduation be a spotty dotty disaster?
When Arthur’s mom sees a large mess in his room, she insists that he has a garage sale. Unfortunately, for his mom, it doesn’t turn out the way she expected.
Junie B Jones has a loose tooth! Only uh-oh, Junie B. is not actually that thrilled. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse… What’s with all this tooth fairy business, anyway? Like, who is this woman, really? And what does she do with all those used teeth? It’s up to Junie B., toothless, wonder, to find out!
There’s no such thing as monsters. That’s what mother says. So why is there monster drool on Junie B Jones’s pillowcase? What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right and there really is a monster under her bed? If Junie B goes to sleep, the monster might think her piggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages! Junie B must get rid of the monster. Only, how?
I love you more than you’ll ever know. You take my hand and then OFF WE GO! Day by day, as I watch you grow, I love you more than you’ll ever know… I love you so.
A little crocodile experiences the highs and lows of a day at the beach in this colorful book of sounds.
It’s an Easter egg-stravaganza! Lucille is having an Easter egg hunt at her richie mansion! Only here’s the problem. How did Junie B Jones get stuck wearing a dumb bunny suit? And how can she find eggs when she’s tripping over her big rabbit feet? Will Junie B. end up with egg on her face? Or will the day deliver some un-egg-spected surprises?
What’s the bestest job ever? Being a beauty shop guy, that’s what! And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But first she needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunny slippers. And her dog. And maybe even… Herself? Is Junie B. being on her way to a great career? Or the worst hair day ever?
There’s a new boy in kindergarten, and guess what? He’s the handsomest guy Junie B Jones has ever seen! She and Lucille and that Grace all want him for a boyfriend. Only he thinks Junie B is a nutball. So how is she supposed to get that boy to love her?
Love knows no bounds in this tender and funny lullaby. This is the perfect read aloud for curling up with your little one at bedtime or anytime you want to express just how much you love them!
There’s going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that’s the only kind of pet Junie B has. If mother and daddy won’t buy her a new pet, she will just have to find one. Like maybe a jar of ants. Or a wiggly worm. Or - could it be – something better?
Max was the king of the wild things, but in the end he had to come back to the people he loved.
It’s pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. Jones finds out that her new baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on pet day.
Junie B. gets to help the cafeteria staff for the day, but quickly learns that it is not as easy as she expected and gets into her typical hijinks!
Boo was afraid of the dark, so he looked to his friends to help him find joy in the night time!
A brave old lady goes for a walk in the woods to collect nuts and seeds when she stumbles into some scary objects. She is not scared and knows just what to do with them!
As a mother lovingly tucks her child into bed, the imaginative child has a few questions. For instance, “What if I were an alligator with big, sharp teeth that could bite your head off?“ This unstoppably devoted mother will have readers laughing out loud as she replies to one question after another. Never was a parent’s unconditional love so creatively tested or so beautifully reassured!
This charming story for children illustrates how a loving Farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight!
A terrible thing happened to Junie B Jones! And it’s called – someone took her new black furry mittens! And they kept them! They didn’t even put them in the lost and found at school. So in Junie B finds a wonderful pen, she should be allowed to keep it, too. Right? That’s fair. Right? Right?
Dora and Boots are playing in Fairy-Tale Land! But when a mean witch cast a spell on Boots, he falls into a deep, deep sleep. The only way to break the spell is for Sleeping Boots to get a hug from a true princess. Can Dora become a princess and save Boots?
Junie B is a very grown-up little lady. So how come everyone treats her like a baby? It’s not fair. The Junie B knows just how to fix the situation. Her aunt Flo is getting married. What a perfect chance for Ginny way to show everyone how grown-up she is! Too bad she wasn’t picked to be the flower girl in the wedding so she could really show off. But surely Junie B can find someway to get everyone’s attention…
In June 1783, three-year-old Sarah Whitcher wanders into the woods and disappears . For 3 long days friends and neighbors search fruitlessly for her. Then a stranger leads the desperate family to a pine tree beneath which the child lies. Sarah tells her rescuers of the “big black dog“ that kept her warm every night – – but the bear tracks and circling her tell a different tale. This is the drama of the unbelievable but true tale!
Fluffy bunny learns that there’s no place like home in this heartwarming story of love and family.
This book is part of the if you give a mouse a cookie series of books. It is a sequencing book about what a pig would want for its party.
A young woman holds her newborn son and looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be. This is the story of how that young boy goes through the stages of childhood and becomes a man. It is also about the enduring nature of parents’ love and how it crosses generations.
This lovely story is a touching reminder that the years of childhood fly by us too quickly.
Lucille is having a slumber party at her richie nanna‘s big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can’t wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna’s is sure to be a dream come true! Cause what can possibly go wrong?
Lucille is having a slumber party at her richie nanna‘s big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can’t wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna’s is sure to be a dream come true! Cause what can possibly go wrong?
Lucille is having a slumber party at her richie nanna‘s big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can’t wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna’s is sure to be a dream come true! Cause what can possibly go wrong?
Lucille is having a slumber party at her richie nanna’s big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can’t wait to see all of the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna’s is sure to be a dream come true! Cause what could possibly go wrong?
Walk through all the changes in the lives of these creatures, as a seed grows and effects their homes.
In a cozy house, there’s a cozy bed and sleeping in the bed is a granny, a child, a dog, a cat, and a mouse.
Truly an icon; Dolly Parton has lived a beautiful life. Starting in poverty and growing into a wildly successful star that gives back to people everyday!
Mama and Sammy travel over slippery places, through wavy waters, and to the brightest star…with the reassurance that they will always be together, no matter what.
This is the first time there’s ever been you, so I wonder what wonderful things you will do.
In the final chapters, Farmer Flores leads the class to the henhouse and Junie B. is forced to face her fear of roosters. She learns that roosters are not always scary, but it’s fine to be weary of animals.
In these chapters, Junie B. arrives at the farm and she becomes Farmer Flores’s special farmhand.
In these chapters, Junie B. draws a picture about what she would like to see at the farm and she goes shopping with her mom.
In this chapter, we find out why Junie B is not excited about the farm. Her parents try to comfort her, only to give her something new to worry about.
Chapter 1: Confusing Stuff Junie B. learns about moving up to first grade and finds out about an end-of-year field trip.
This unique and beautiful adaptation of a favorite children’s song tells a story of appreciation and love between parent and children.
When Bart upstages Marty’s Valentine’s Day card to his best friend Sally, the monster in Marty can’t help but break a few hearts.
I am here. I know who I am. I breathe in the smell of sun-warmed grass and it gives me energy.
Little does Domenico Scarlatti know, his cat Pulcinella, dreams of composing her own music.
This is a story about Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood and what shaped him into the man he became.
If the first snow falls on the first day of winter, the snow men, snow women, and snow children come out for a special party.
This book introduces lovable baby octopuses to young readers. These two colorful octopuses are cared for by a foster toadfish after their mother had to leave them behind.
Frog shares a Thanksgiving feast with his woodland friends, celebrates his first Christmas, and rings in the new year!
Sick stage hands, renegade cats, and crashing Christmas trees have everyone sure the show won’t go on. But help is on the way!
It’s Christmas Eve and Spark Elf has the very important job of keeping Santa on schedule as he travels the globe.
Head off with Kiko on a school trip and learn how she figures out what being grateful is and what it feels like.
Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some kind of super power and she must be the only kid in town with that one.
Cal the camel resides in a wildlife park, but longs for adventure. When the opportunity arises for him to escape the park for a little bit, he runs with it and has a wonderful time! You can learn more about Cal and Holly on her Facebook page: Cal the Camel or on her website www.calthecamel.com
It’s Halloween! When George goes to a party at Mrs. Gray’s house, he is delighted to find out that it is a costume party.
Sure to induce shrieks and giggles in equal measure, Calef Brown’s poems present a wonderfully creepy cast of characters.
Sure to induce shrieks and giggles in equal measure, Calef Brown’s poems present a wonderfully creepy cast of characters.
Sure to induce shrieks and giggles in equal measure, Calef Brown’s poems present a wonderfully creepy cast of characters.
A creepy tale about a haunted mansion. Listener discretion advised as this is a bit creepier content than usual.
A teeny tiny woman lives in a teeny tiny house in the woods. She has to get creative to find help to escape the leaves and twigs that cover her house.
Halloween is a pumpkin’s favorite time of year. Five very little pumpkins go out trick-or-treating and have a wonderful time.
It is Tuesday morning in the library, and T. Rex is out of control! A little girl named Tess thinks that T. Rex needs some time in time-out. But if angry pirates and charging knights are no match for T. Rex, can Tess return this wild dino to the pages of history?
When Neil’s nephew calls him with a question about his hair, Neil does his best to answer using science.
This classic tale explores the idea that, your experience is not always the full picture of what’s going on.
Little Critter is having a sleepover at grandma and grandpa‘s farm! He’s excited, there is so much to see and do!
In the United States, Labor Day honors American workers. What started as a small labor union festival in 1882 has become a national holiday.
Hugging animals is wonderful! They have soft fur and downy feathers and are so cuddly. But oh. Oh, dear. The porcupine. How do you hug a porcupine?
The man with the yellow hat tells curious George that he is planning a surprise. It must be a birthday surprise! Whose birthday is it?
Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair. His best friend is mean to him. He has to eat lima beans for dinner. And there’s kissing on TV. For Alexander, it’s a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
A new plant begins to grow and the garden’s residents decide that it needs to be chopped down. Unless- wait! What’s that growing on the plant?
Pirate Monty has a secret: he can’t swim. He never goes into the ocean or takes a bath, not even for Meg, the mermaid that he loves.
Sparky the dragon is bored with being a modern dragon. He wishes there were some knights and princesses around to make life more exciting.
Kindness Matters teaches social emotional skills and encourages kind treatment of others. I Can Do It teaches about perseverance and working hard to achieve goals!
When Darcy‘s friend cancels and she is sure her day is ruined, dad suggests they have a Darcy-Daddy day and tackle their to do lists together.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Bella is very surprised one morning to discover that her house has moved during the night – – not a lot, just a little, at least at first.
Will a trip to the beach be a blast or a bummer when Miss Moo brings all the wrong things?
The funny tale of a 7 foot tall, scarf-sporting Sasquatch that discovers he may not be alone in the world.
This tale visits the magic moment, when all of the things we imagine, all of the things we dream, parade before our eyes...
Oliver the tortoise looks back on his happy life as he wonders why his pet human, Ike, of 80 years has stopped visiting him.
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.
In this heartwarming Irish fairytale, a woodcutter is given a wish as a reward for saving the life of a small faery.
From the author-illustrator team that created Grandma Loves You! comes a touching story just for mommy and baby.
When Babysaurus gets lost, he enlists the help of his prehistoric friends to find his Mamasaurus.
Wellington, a clever garbage eating dog, eats his master’s meatloaf and the cat, Honey, threatens to tell on him.
Pete the cat loves bananas, but when he gets his paws on one that has gone bad it sours his outlook on all bananas.
A hungry mouse enjoys the sights and smells of Cinco de Mayo despite being trailed by a determined cat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This story discusses the different types of homes and how they are built by the animals that live there.
This funny look at marine life will make you want to learn more about what lies beneath the ocean waves!
Mrs. Hartwell has a plan for an upcoming trip to the zoo — a plan that includes a lot of rules.
Max and his friends are crazy about playing and learning about superheroes and their superpowers.
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.
There’s a magical, wild world happening in the tallest of tall trees - a world teeming with life that very few people ever see!
This story, demystifies for children what it means to be green by helping them view every day tasks through an environmentally-friendly lens.
In this book, the ripple effect of one child’s small action shows how we can all make a big environmental difference.
This book connects the web of nature and portrays the amazing ways the inhabitants of the forest depend upon one another for survival.
Mr. McGinty and his dog Sophie love checking in on the monarch caterpillars and butterflies on their summer walks.
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.
Discover the doors to your imagination. Doors in the Air is the story of a boy who is fascinated by doors.
Ahoy there! Will this sweet little pirate find his place aboard The Rusty Squid or will he be forced to walk the plank?
A magical shape changer dives into the sea to rescue Finn from a storm, but gives up her life as a girl and returns to being a seal.
The arrival of a box of cheese brings a yummy snack for Ink and an artistic opportunity for scribbles—he loves the box!
The Octonauts notice the ocean’s shadows are missing! So these eight brave teammates travel to the mysterious Sea of Shade to learn why.
Mr. ball has hatched a great plan! He will capture a scary beast, tame it, and have the best circus act ever!
What’s the scoop behind all the mucus? Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies?
Rink is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full.
Emma and her little brother hunt for Easter eggs and candy. They go to church. Then relatives come over for a big meal.
This fun and quirky children’s book shows how one good bunny turned very bad and how important gratitude can be.
In these chapters of Junie B Jones has a peep in her pocket, we are introduced to the idea of moving from kindergarten into first grade. We also learn that Junie’s class is going on a field trip to a farm. Junie B will have to face her fears and has a discussion about those fears with her parents.
Imaginations will soar from the forest floor, up through the canopy and back down again, following the circle of life.
Blobfish lives at the bottom of the ocean with no lights, no friends, and no delicious treats - so he decides to throw a party!
An eager, playful dinosaur causes havoc at the seder when he arrives at a young boy’s house to join him in celebrating Passover.
Spring time at Greenbrook Farm brings many baby animals, including a calf, filly, chicks, ducklings, and a new baby in the family.
Consider the dandelion. It lives life fully, flies with beauty, survive the storms, endures darkness, never gives up.
While pulling weeds and planting seeds with her dad on Hazel Ridge Farm’s Prairie, Heather discovers a duckling alone in the grass.
Winter turns to spring in this lyrical book that celebrates the magic of nature and the changing seasons.
George is going to visit a new kind of zoo. George befriends a baby rhinoceros just in time for her special birthday party!
Mimi is smaller than everyone she knows. She hates being so small, but her friends help her see the advantages. One day, a surprise shows up at her home that helps her to feel bigger.
Brock the parrot lived in Wilbur‘s pet shop until he was purchased by a man named Todd. Brock is a brilliant, but stubborn, parrot and needed the right motivation to show off his true talent and learn to appreciate Todd.
Seymour the hamster had a perfect life until Pearl, the cat, put some ideas in his head about all of the things he was missing out on.
According to Pirate Pete’s treasure map, the treasure is located in the library and he will do whatever it takes to find it.
This is a story about a young lady that marches to the beat of her own drum and is confident in who she is.
Cousin Clara comes to live with Lester and she knits him quite a few curious-looking sweaters.
This is a cute story about a family that was invited to a birthday party. As they go up in the elevator, they stop on each floor and invite on another family.
The pout-pout fish swims along as he meets with friends about being glum, but eventually discovers that he may have had the wrong outlook on life.
The story is about Sharon Langley’s childhood and how her first ride on a carousel was a huge movement for the civil rights of all people.
This is a story about Rosa Parks’s childhood that shaped her into the civil rights activist that she later became.
This is a biography of real life experiences from Frederick Douglass his childhood. It chronicles how, as a slave, he bartered to learning how to read and write.
Aretha Franklin, ‘The Queen of Soul’ was born to sing and her voice moved the hearts of all who heard her.
Enslaved people were forced to labor six days a week, but on Sundays they would gather in Congo Square; free from oppression.
Shorty missed rehearsal and felt like he let everyone down. As he searches for his band, he asks serious questions about being a great leader.
Little-known fashion designer Ann Cole Lowe overcame adversity to pursue her passions and create beautiful gowns for influential people.
An incredible story about the life of Josephine Baker; a world famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent.
Frankenstein goes to a valentines day party. He gets picked on by the other monsters until they finally see his worth.
In these chapters, room nine has their Valentines party and Junie finds out that she has a secret admirer.
In these chapters, Junie gets in some trouble with Jim and goes to the store to pick out valentines with her dad.
In this chapter, Junie learns about Valentine’s Day and the party that will take place in her class.
Princess Penelope Pineapple marches to the beat of her own drum and challenges the royal rules.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode, we learned about the myth of the condor and Jing Ke; a Chinese warrior.
This is a collection of fairytales and people from around the world. In this episode, we learned about coconut trees, Icelandic trolls, and the nutcracker.
This is a collection of fairytales and bagels from around the world. In this episode, we learned about Urashima Taro; a kind man that lived under the sea and we learned why a baker’s dozen is 13 instead of 12.
This is a collection of fairytales and fables from around the world. In this episode, we learned about why there is death in the world and about Cinderella.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about three good friends that defeated a snake and saved in their village and the ugly duckling.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode, we learned about a Chinese woman whose tears crumbled part of the great wall, an old woman from Palau, and a clever shoe cobbler that defeated a three-headed dragon.
This is a collection of fairytales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about a legend formed around the Iguazu Falls in Brazil and a grateful crane that used her own feathers to weave beautiful blankets.
This is a collection of fairytales and fables from around the world. In this episode, we learned about a set of twins with golden stars on their heads, the Trojan horse, and that humans are at the top of the food chain because we can rely on more than just our strength.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode, we learned about a man from morocco who was paired up with his perfect bride and Chongming Island in China.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode, we learned about a princess that was under a spell, a girl that was kind to a man others thought was unworthy, and a very brave boy.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about why zebras have stripes and we learned about a poor family and a magical Cloud-man.
This is a collection of fairytales and fables from around the world. In this episode we heard about Pinocchio, and enchanted flag, and a magical girl that popped out of an orange.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about a legend involving witch doctor and his three daughters and also how Singapore; allegedly, was named.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about a Swedish boy named Nils who learned a lesson in cruelty, the trickery of goblins, and Egyptian Cinderella.
This is a collection of fairytales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about Maui slowing the sun to give us longer days and about why ducks sleep with one leg tucked beneath them.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about Apollo and Daphne, a magic spell on a spring, and a magic lake with healing powers.
This is a collection of fairytales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about dates growing in the desert and about a mouse couple that only want the best groom for their daughter.
This is a collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learn about Saint George; slayer of dragons, a clever girl named Manka, and why there are so many dolphins in California.
This is part three of the collection of fairy tales and fables from around the world. In this episode we learned about Momotaro; a Japanese child that takes on monsters and saves his village and a sparrow that learns the importance of cunning friends.
This is a collection of classic fairytales and fables from all around the world. In this episode, we read about the hunchback of Notre Dame, Anne of Green Gables, and two friends from Madagascar.
This is a collection of classic fables and fairytales. In the second half of this book, we read about frogs crying by the river side and flying elephants.
This is a collection of classic fables and fairytales. In this episode, you hear about how birds in Venezuela got their colors and parrots.
Throughout this story, the gold miner’s daughter is searching for gold so that she can pay off the banker. She meets quite a few other fairytale characters that are also angry with this corrupt banker.
Max and Sarah play hide-and-seek. Then, they get ready and go out in the snow to build a snowman.
Bear and his friends are playing in the snow when they realize that Bear is wearing something they want.
A girl and her father hop into their snowplow to get mom from the train station. Will they make it?
When two holidays overlap, it brings about a friendship between two boys called “Moe/Mo”.
Olivia the calf is feisty and fun, but she’s not great at pulling her weight around the farm. When a flood threatens her village and best friend, she shows how brave and capable she really is!
This is an informative story about New Year’s. What is it? When is it? How do people celebrate it?
This is an Inuit bedtime poem that describes gifts that are given to a newborn baby by Arctic animals.
This story requires a bit of imagination because it is written and illustrated in a comic book style format. It is very cute and teaches that nightmares are in our heads and we can fight them off, if we learn how to.
This classic Christmas poem tells the story of the the quiet events happening while we sleep on Christmas Eve.
This is a Christmas version of the classic “Good Night, Moon.” Santa says good night to each of the reindeer, the elves, and various items around the north pole.
This is the shortened version of the classic story, A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge was a grumpy old man until he learned the error of his ways and began to change.
Bubba Brayna is ready for Hanukkah and expecting a visit from her rabbi. Instead she is visited by a very friendly bear.
This book is a beautiful depiction of child-like faith! The Polar Express takes children to the North Pole and they meet Santa. Santa gives a bell to the main character and you can only hear the bell if you are a true believer.
This book is about Pig the Pug gearing up for Christmas! He is very excited about the gifts and gets a bit greedy...
This is an adorable story about a duck that dresses up as Santa. Then, everyone in his town tell him what they want for Christmas!
This was the final chapter of the book. It was titled “The Most Usefulest Cake That I Love” and in it Junie B. learns what fruitcake is as well as how she can use and appreciate it.
The title of this chapter is “Bull’s-Eye” and in it, Junie B. gets frustrated over losing the games and throws a sponge at Jim’s face.
The title of this chapter is “Stupid Dumb Carnival Games” and Junie B. arrives at Carnival Night only to find that the games are more difficult than she expected.
Chapter 4 is titled “Very Practicing” and in it Junie B. practices the carnival games while getting up to some mischief along the way.
Chapter 3 is titled “All About Carnivals” and Junie B. learns that there is going to be a carnival at her school.
Chapter 2 is titled “Hopping and Racing and Tic-Tac-Toad”. Junie B. goes to school and plays a few games with her friends. She gets frustrated, when she does not win.
This episode was focused around introducing the book “Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake”. I read the inside cover and the first chapter. The first chapter was titled “The Bestest Game Winner”. Junie B. is being watched by her grandfather before school.
I read three Aesop’s fables in this episode; The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs, The Cat And The Mice, and The Mischievous Dog. The first fable is about greed, the second fable is about trust, and the last fable was about notoriety versus fame.
In the story, Abu Ali purchases nine donkeys and while bringing them home, keeps miss counting them.
This story is about the Wright brothers. It is a true story about their lives and inventing the airplane.
The Mother Goose rhyme needs no description, it’s about a cat. The Happy Tailor is about a poor tailor that cannot be happy without singing.
This is a folktale about a poor man that travels to London for work and buys a cat. His cat is great at catching mice. His cat catches mice in a palace and the man is awarded a great fortune.
The itsy-bitsy spider is a very well-known poem/nursery rhyme. Little green riding hood is a story about a grandpa trying to tell the story of little red riding hood, but he keeps getting the details wrong.
This story is about an owl that scares himself by thinking too much about things that he sees in the dark.
This is a true story about the life of Jane Goodall and the scientific discoveries that she made.
This cute story is about a tiny elf that steals a mushroom (toadstool) to use as an umbrella and it claims that this was how the umbrella was invented.
Ms. Frizzle and the magic school bus take the class on a trip to see glaciers and learn about global warming.
The Aesop‘s fable, The silkworm and the spider, is about taking your time to do things that are worth it. I also included a cute little poem about a spider that is waiting for a meal.
The gingerbread boy is an American classic about a little old couple that long for a child. The woman wishes on her gingerbread that he were real. He comes to life in the oven and runs away.
The wolf in sheep’s clothing is a fable that teaches us about not judging a book by its cover. Just because something looks nice and innocent, does not mean that it is. The little turtle is a cute story about a snapping turtle.
Willaby is a first grader that loves to draw and she makes a card for her teacher, but she forgets to sign it. Will her teacher know that it was from her?
These two short poems are both about small girls. The first one is about a girl that is lost and how scary that can feel. The second one is about a little girl celebrating who she is and her name.
This short story is about a small boy who is lost and asks for help from a female officer. She helps him figure out his phone number and tries to locate his family.
This is one of my favorite folktales. It is about three Billy goats that are crossing a bridge and a troll tries to eat them, but they outsmart the troll and use his greed against him.
The little engine that could is a story about perseverance. Though the train was small, she believed in herself and tried. Through pushing herself to try something that seemed impossible, she proved how capable she really was!
This adorable fairytale is about a goblin who is frightened out of his shoes, but his shoes did not want to be left behind.
The three bears is about a bear family that unknowingly allow a small girl to come into their house and take their things, break their things, and sleep in their beds. When they find her, she’s so frightened that she runs all the way home.
Like most Mother Goose stories, this one is a cute and fun story that one might tell at bedtime.
This story is about appreciating being self-sufficient and independent. The grandmother gets her own vehicle and is able to go as she pleases.
I read two Pete the Cat stories from the I Can Read; Phonics series. Both stories have an abundance of long vowel sounds.
This story is a variation of “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly” and much like that story, the lady swallows many strange things.
In true Ms. Frizzle fashion, the students go on a wild adventure to learn about camouflage from the animals in the rainforest.
This is a very short, but cute story of a small girl trying to solve a problem and causing a few more along the way.
This is the final chapter. Junie B. Has to speak to the Principal and learns that everyone makes mistakes. She also, finally, gets to celebrate Grandparents’ Day!
In these chapters, Junie B. experiences some internal turmoil over a secret that she tries very hard to keep to herself.
In these chapters, Junie B. goes to the grocery store with her mother and sees some very exciting things.
I read chapters 2 and 3 in this episode. Junie B. is already getting into trouble and fussing at the people around her. I hope that she doesn’t get into much more trouble...
This episode and the next few episodes will be from Junie B. Jones and some Sneaky Peeky Spying by Barbara Park. Junie B. is a cheeky little character that always gets into mischief and learns valuable lessons throughout each story. In this book she learns about why she should refrain from spying, even if she’s really good at it. Chapter one is titled Sneaky Peeky Spying.
To Market, To Market is a funny story about an older woman that has no luck purchasing and owning farm animals. They get into all kinds of mischief and it’s a lot of fun to read about!
Hair Love is about a beautiful girl that is learning to love her hair no matter what style it is in.
I Swam With a Seal is a lovely story about a little girl exploring the world through the animals that she meets.
Everyone loves Pete the Cat and he has so many groovy adventures to explore! In this story, Pete is a knight and has a scary problem. He learns a valuable lesson about judging too quickly.
I will be reading Inside Your Outside: All About The Human Body by Tish Rabe in this episode. It is a fun and informative book that makes rhymes out of anatomy facts!
In this episode, you will hear me reading Froggy’s Halloween. It’s a cute story about Froggy deciding what he wants to be for Halloween. (You can hear my dogs during some of the story.)