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by Laurie Callahan
Bedtime stories to get your kids sleepingSeason 1 laurie reads stories by wonderful authorsSeason 2 guest readers of our favorite stories, often featuring our daughtersSeason 3 Laurie reads longer stories for an older crowd, 7-12 year olds.Season 4 made-up stories. At bedtime my daughter asks for a story. She tells me the main character and off I go. 3-10 minute creatively imagined, stream of consciousness tales. Occasionally they also make up a story on their own.
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- 3 days ago2 min
Simon and the Better Bone (w Jules and Ellie)
In Simon and the Better Bone by Corey R. Tabor, a happy dog named Simon finds a great bone by a pond, but drops it into the water after trying to steal a "better bone" belonging to his own reflection. Realizing his mistake, Simon generously shares a new bone with the water
- 1 weeks ago4 min
Madeline’s rescue
In Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans, the fearless little Parisian falls into the river and is saved by a brave stray dog named Genevieve. The twelve girls adopt the pup, but a strict trustee, Lord Cucuface, bans her from the school. They eventually find her after a city-wide search, and Genevieve surprises everyone by having twelve puppies—one for each girl.
- 1 weeks ago8 min
Tabby McTat
Tabby McTat by Julia Donaldson is a heartwarming tale of friendship between a busker named Fred and his musical cat, Tabby. After being separated by an accident, both must navigate new lives, eventually reuniting and expanding their family with a littlest kitten who carries on their musical legacy.
- 4 weeks ago6 min
Benji, the Bad Day, and Me (w Laurie & Jules)
In Benji, the Bad Day, and Me by Sally J. Pla, Sammy has a terrible day at school and feels ignored at home because his family is accommodating his autistic younger brother, Benji. However, Benji notices Sammy's sadness and unexpectedly comforts him by wrapping him up in a cozy "blue-blanket burrito," flipping the caretaking dynamic.
- 4 weeks ago4 min
The Paper Bag Princess (w Laurie & Jules)
In The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, a clever princess named Elizabeth is set to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon destroys her castle, burns her clothes, and kidnaps the prince. Elizabeth dons a paper bag, outwits the exhausted dragon, and rescues Ronald, who ungratefully criticizes her messy, unconventional appearance.
- Jul 2, 20263 min
The Little Pea (w Laurie & Jules)
A green pea plant grows in a garden. Inside one pod, a small green pea decides that he is not going to be like all the other peas; he is going to be different. His journey leads him to meet a beautiful peacock, a ferocious tiger, and a noisy elephant. Each of these animals inspires Little Pea and he takes something from each of them back to the garden?but will the others accept Little Pea’s desire to be different?Full of humor and optimism, this touching story of a little pea is at once an adventure story and a celebration of uniqueness. The simple illustrations reinforce the strength and poetry of Battut’s signature style. Ages: 4?8.
- Jun 28, 20266 min
Kindness Is (w Laurie & Jules)
Kenzie starts her first day at a new, welcoming elementary school painted with words of love. Her teacher assigns the class to write about what kindness means, and with her parents' help, Kenzie proudly shares the true, empathetic meaning of kindness with her peers.
- Jun 23, 20263 min
The man with the violin (w Ellie)
The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson is a children's picture book that tells the story of a little boy who notices a street musician playing exquisite music in a subway station. While his mother and the busy crowds rush past without paying attention, Dylan is captivated by the beautiful melodies and tries to get the adults around him to stop and listen.
About Stories for my kids
Bedtime stories to get your kids sleepingSeason 1 laurie reads stories by wonderful authorsSeason 2 guest readers of our favorite stories, often featuring our daughtersSeason 3 Laurie reads longer stories for an older crowd, 7-12 year olds.Season 4 made-up stories. At bedtime my daughter asks for a story. She tells me the main character and off I go. 3-10 minute creatively imagined, stream of consciousness tales. Occasionally they also make up a story on their own.
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