Curl Up with a Story

Family date

This Russian and European folktale stars real-life husband and wife Paul Sparks (House of Cards, Sweetbitter) and Annie Parisse (Friends From College) as a king who's taken prisoner, and a queen whose musical prowess sets him free.

Author and Illustrator, Mike Lowery, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug. Mike Lowery is an illustrator whose work appears in everything from greeting cards to children's books. He is the creator of the Doodle Adventures series and the Everything Awesome About series, and the illustrator of the Gingerbread Man on the Loose and Mac B., Kid Spy series, and more.

Five little fish explore the nighttime sea and find a sunken ship. Curious they check it out, surrounded by a blue glow. There's a party on board! The post Party on Board: a calming meditation and story appeared first on Ahway Island.

Have you ever seen a geode? Those rocks that have beautiful crystals inside? Today we’re going digging for geodes and talking about how you never know the beauty inside rocks…and people! If you’d like to tell us about a time when someone did something kind for you, please send a voice recording to peaceout@bedtime.fm with “Kindness Story (child’s name)” as the subject. We will listen and respond to each one and choose a few to include on future Peace Out episodes!  Today’s Themes Scientific (curriculum connections): geodes, crystals, natural resources (ethical mining practices, mindful consumerism and environmental impact of our choices)Social-emotional connections: Finding beauty in unexpected places, looking deeper for the potential and beauty in ourselves and others (“don’t judge a book by its cover”) ResourcesAll About Geodes and How They Are Formed A Very informative video, appropriate for childrenAre Crystals the New Blood Diamond? By Eva Wiseman, The Guardian. For older children, parents, educatorsDo You Know Where Your Crystals Come From? By Emily Atkin, The New Republic. For older children, parents, educatorsTrashNothing.com Give away or get things for free, keep stuff out of landfills! This is one for grown up use—please be safe when giving out your personal information or meeting someone to pick up/drop off. Mixed and Mastered by John Karsten for Bedtime FM Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter Please support Bedtime FM and all the great shows we create by donating...moreCopy Link

We learn a little bit about Mr. Eric today as he travels back in time. Can he stop the Time Monkey, or will he get stuck in his own past? Lessons include: Our past helps shape who we are today, even the parts that aren’t so great; big new challenges are always scary, but they can help us learn about ourselves What If World exists thanks to our Patrons. Get a better chance at having your question chosen, plus Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, and more. Join our Patreon! Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen to podcasts!  What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. ...moreCopy Link

Edgar the Egret needs a vacation! He decides to fly to a tropical Caribbean Island. The only problem is, Edgar can't speak the Spanish language. Perhaps a bilingual mockingbird can help him make friends with a local Caballo. Special guests Evan & Vanessa Blum from the Eat your Spanish podcast. Be sure to check out their family friendly bi-lingual podcast filled with interactive games, sing-along songs, funny characters and engaging stories. It’s a great way for the whole family to learn Spanish together. You can subscribe to Eat your Spanish on the kids listen app or wherever you get your podcasts. - - - Story Spectacular is written and hosted by children’s book author Angela Ferrari. To learn more about the show and to purchase original children’s books go to: http://storyspectacular.com/ - You can also purchase “What Do You See?”, “An Extraordinary Book”, “Digger’s Daily Routine”, “The Shape Escape”, and “Lawrence the Lighthouse” on Amazon - If you enjoy this podcast please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW. This helps our show climb the charts so that other little listeners can discover SPECTACULAR Stories too! Thanks for listening:) - Website: http://storyspectacular.com/ - Amazon Author Page:http://viewauthor.at/angelaferraribooks - Facebook:http://facebook.com/storyspectacular - Twitter:http://twitter.com/storytacular - Instagram:http://instagram.com/storytacular - Email: angela@storyspectacular.com...moreCopy Link

Little Hedgehog and Bebe are BACK! Listen and find out what happens when they decide to create a time capsule to preserve treasures from the future days of yore. If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT with all crows, crickets, worms (both those who recite poetry and those who sing), oh and and share it with YOUR FRIENDS. Many listeners around the world have learned about the podcast from a friend who loves it. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written, please send photos or recordings of it to rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com. I LOVE to see their artwork, stories, and anything else they'd like to share. BIG THANKS to the listeners who provided sound effects used in the story: NOA, AILEY, PIPPA, SERAPHINA, MAJUÍ, UIARA, LILLY, LEON, RUBY, OLIVIA, HUGO, ABBY, NURI, CLARA, THEADORA, ADA, and EDISON! For this story, I put out a special request to those subscribed to my EMAIL LIST, asking for crow sounds. Make sure you are signed up for my email list so you don’t miss those types of special requests from me. I am STILL COLLECTING sound effects (and I never want to stop)! Just use the voice memo app on your phone, record your tiny people making a (recognizable) sound, and email it to rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com! You might just hear your sound in a future story. Thank you to JADE for helping me with the reminder at the beginning of this episode!!! My book is available NOW. Find it here: http://mybook.to/littlefoxcantwait Thank you so much to those who have supported my work by getting the book! Sign up for my email list at www.littlestoriestinypeople.com! Follow me on instagram and facebook @littlestoriestinypeople....moreCopy Link

Molly's family is going to Walt Disney World Resort AND she has a loose tooth! It's the most exciting day ever!! But what will happen if her tooth falls out in the middle of it all? Will it ruin everything? Listen in to find out!Today's episode was made in partnership with and sponsored by Walt Disney World Resort, the Most Magical Place on Earth.Want to experience the magic of Magic Kingdom Park like Molly and her family? Visit www.disneyworld.com/Preschool to learn more!If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, or just tell your friends about us! Thank you!!...moreCopy Link

Hector McGregor lives in a higgledy-piggledy house with a cheery wife, five children, and a hen called Hattie.  He can invent just about anything that needs inventing until....he leaves his house to go and work in a laboratory in the city.  A tale to remind us the source of true inspiration is - LOVE.  Perfect story to celebrate Valentine's Day!  (Inventor McGregor was written by Kathleen T. Pelley and published in 2006 by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.  (duration 13 minutes) An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 5-10....moreCopy Link

This week's Free Story comes from the "By Thistle By Thimble" original audio story collection. It's called "The Fool's Son." The Princess can have anything she wants — toys, delicacies, music, and fine clothes. But none of it makes her happy. What she enjoys is the company of Jalphi, the Fool's son, and the magical stories he tells her. When the King and Queen announce that it is time for her to marry, she realizes that he is the only one she could ever love. However, her father refuses their marriage. "My daughter will never marry a Fool's son!" When war breaks out, Jalphi proves that he has learned more as "The Fool's Son" than anyone could possibly imagine. Enough to save a kingdom! Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions? Ideas? Requests? Email us! customerservice@sparklestories.com Enjoy!...moreCopy Link

Writers are often confused when editors talk about “voice” in children’s literature. The title character in “Cody and the Mysteries of the Universe” has one of the most unique voices in print. Readers from Randle Highlands Elementary School in Washington, D.C. discuss the book with host Kitty Felde and ask questions of writer Tricia Springstubb. Actress Peggy Miley is celebrity reader.

A musical adaptation of the fairy tale, Cinderella. There’s a big school party and Cinderella doesn’t feel like going. Her step-sisters and everyone at her school are obsessed with how they look and what everyone thinks of them and she wants know part of it. Her friend Symphony Rhodes is the perfect person to turn to. What will Cinderella do? Book, Music, & Lyrics by Dana BouléStarring Melanie Burg, Kelly Reader, & Kristen VaphidesMusical Direction by Megan BagalaProduced by Rebecca Cunningham & Megan BagalaOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkArtwork by Ana StretcuFor the Grownups!Listen to Petit Punk Rock:  http://www.petitpunkrock.com/podcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ ...moreCopy Link

Its a less than happy Valentine's Day when a boy decides to show a girl his neighbor's Parrot.  Support the show (http://illadvisedstories.com)

Written and narrated by Nicole Esquino Emma is tired of being called too little. She's ready to join the big kids game of hide and seek, but she needs some tips. Who will she find to help? 🦊 Why not listen to more of Story Time from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter Please support Bedtime FM and all the great shows we create by donating

In this special bonus episode about the new Story Pirates book, Quest for the Crystal Crown, Lee interviews authors Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, as well as several characters from the book, including Hobbly Knobbly the wizard, Hot Breath the baby troll, Bloato the goblin and Donkeycorn, a half-donkey, half-unicorn. Get your copy of Quest for the Crystal Crown today at storypirates.com!

Send your stories by email, audio or video to hello@moosiverse.com; we'll post some on Moosiverse.com and play snippets in future episodes.Writer/narrator: Ian JacksonTeam Moosiverse: Angel, Sam, Matthew & Emily JacksonAudio Engineering: Trevor Whitaker Black - trevorwhitakerblack.comMusic: Easy Stroll by Jay-Man - ourmusicbox.comArtwork: Phil Hodgkiss - rakishdesign.co.uk

I pulled out my ukulele for episode number 49 - a fun song I wrote to ring in the new year. And no matter when you listen to this, you’ll always have a whole year ahead of you, whether it is July 1st or January 1st! Isn’t that a funny idea? April Eight's Happy New Year Song by April Eight  It’s New Years, hey! Such a lovely holiday A whole year ahead for something new… When you shine your light into something bold and bright It makes a magic that will always see you through It’s true! All the rest of the lyrics and uke tabs are on my April Eight Songs & Stories Patreon page. Subscribe at any level and see it all....moreCopy Link

The start of the New Year is the perfect time to begin trying new things. Picky eater JoJo Gnome tries some new types of food as his new year resolution.  Also a chance for you to join in the story starter where you'll decide what JoJo Makes from an old cardboard box. An ideal listen for ages 3-6 More podcast fun at https://www.jojognome.com

In this adventure comedy, Chet Zebrowski works at his Grandma Zee’s hotel for superheroes. When trash monsters, glam-rock singers, and static-electric villains invade the hotel – all while the heroes are on vacation and unwilling to lift a finger – it’s up to Chet and his super-powered cat Boomer to save the day. But will catering to the needs of these demanding supers push Chet too far?Based on the graphic novel by Yehudi Mercado. Limited release wherever you listen to your podcasts and exclusively available on Pinna. ...moreCopy Link

Take a listen to the ingredients James and Andrew need to use to cook up a brand new story! All of these ingredients were submitted by listeners!  If you have an ingredient you would like included on a future Story Chef episode, send in a voice memo to share@podikins.fm !   If you're not sure how, check out our FAQ page. You can also get in touch through our Facebook page!   We can't wait for you to hear the full story...COMING SOON! Podikins is created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield.  Music for this teaser by: Haydn - String Quartet in E flat major, Hob. III:64 (performed by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum)  Dave Depper -  Western Patrick Lee - Crested Flycatcher...moreCopy Link

The conclusion of our serialized story - be sure to start with Act One! Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, Ewha's mysterious helpers return to help her and her family. Happiness is all around us; by focusing on others, Ewha brought goodness and joy to her own life.