Hippocampus Clubhouse
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome to the Hippocampus Clubhouse!
A fun-filled SEL-based podcast for kids where the power of storytelling - rooted in cognitive science - inspires creativity, encourages inclusivity and stimulates emotional growth so children have the power to elevate the conversations in their world.
Here you’ll hear a diverse collection of children’s stories that can open hearts and minds while offering exciting literary adventures for all. Join us for storytime & subscribe to never miss a literary adventure here at the Clubhouse!
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147: I Am Because I Choose
August 16, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBI Am Because I Choose is an engaging picture book that encourages children to embrace their most amazing SUPERPOWER which is their power to CHOOSE! Each page demonstrates how children can become whatever it is that they choose to be while highlighting the positive consequences that can result from making good choices! The book is also a wonderful Social Emotional Learning tool that can be easily used to help facilitate the core competencies of SEL. It fosters an understanding of the importan...
06-S: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español: Mi Papi Tiene Una Moto
August 11, 2021 14:15 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBUn homenaje al amor entre un padre y su hija, y a un dinámico barrio de inmigrantes, del galardonado dúo de Isabel Quintero y Zeke Peña. Cuando Daisy Ramona recorre su barrio en motocicleta con su papi, ve a la gente y los lugares que siempre ha conocido. También ve a una comunidad que está cambiando rápidamente a su alrededor. Pero mientras el sol azul púrpura y dorado se va poniendo a sus espaldas, Daisy Ramona comprende que el amor que siente por su ciudad nunca cambiará. Con brillantes il...
152: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español: Mi Papi Tiene Una Moto
August 11, 2021 14:15 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBUn homenaje al amor entre un padre y su hija, y a un dinámico barrio de inmigrantes, del galardonado dúo de Isabel Quintero y Zeke Peña. Cuando Daisy Ramona recorre su barrio en motocicleta con su papi, ve a la gente y los lugares que siempre ha conocido. También ve a una comunidad que está cambiando rápidamente a su alrededor. Pero mientras el sol azul púrpura y dorado se va poniendo a sus espaldas, Daisy Ramona comprende que el amor que siente por su ciudad nunca cambiará. Con brillantes il...
151: If You Come To Earth
August 11, 2021 02:05 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBFrom two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall "If You Come to Earth" is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other. This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.! - An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child! - Simultaneously funny and touching! - Carries a clear message about the...
146: If You Come To Earth
August 11, 2021 02:05 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBFrom two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall "If You Come to Earth" is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other. This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.! - An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child! - Simultaneously funny and touching! - Carries a clear message about the...
150: Can I Give You A Squish?
August 06, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 23.3 MBKai is a little mer-boy who's big on hugs--or "squishes," as he and his mama call them. But not everyone's a fan of Kai's spirited embrace, which he discovers soon after squishing a puffer fish, who swells up in fright! Kai feels awful; but with the help of his friends, he figures out another way to show his affection, and then everyone demonstrates their preferred ways of being greeted. Because, as Kai realizes, "Every fish likes their own kind of squish." Book: Written & Illustrated by Emi...
145: Can I Give You A Squish?
August 06, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 23.3 MBKai is a little mer-boy who's big on hugs--or "squishes," as he and his mama call them. But not everyone's a fan of Kai's spirited embrace, which he discovers soon after squishing a puffer fish, who swells up in fright! Kai feels awful; but with the help of his friends, he figures out another way to show his affection, and then everyone demonstrates their preferred ways of being greeted. Because, as Kai realizes, "Every fish likes their own kind of squish." Book: Written & Illustrated by Emi...
05-S: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español: Esos Zapatos
August 04, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBTodo lo que Jeremy quiere es un par de esos zapatos, como los que llevan puestos los otros chicos de su escuela. Pero su abuela le explica que ellos no están para hablar de «quiero», sino de «necesito», y lo que Jeremy necesita son unas botas nuevas para el invierno. En esta historia, tierna y real, de Maribeth Boelts, ilustrada por Noah Z. Jones, un niño comprende que las cosas que él tiene —unas botas abrigadas, una abuela que lo quiere y un buen amigo— son mucho más importantes que las c...
149: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español: Esos Zapatos
August 04, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBTodo lo que Jeremy quiere es un par de esos zapatos, como los que llevan puestos los otros chicos de su escuela. Pero su abuela le explica que ellos no están para hablar de «quiero», sino de «necesito», y lo que Jeremy necesita son unas botas nuevas para el invierno. En esta historia, tierna y real, de Maribeth Boelts, ilustrada por Noah Z. Jones, un niño comprende que las cosas que él tiene —unas botas abrigadas, una abuela que lo quiere y un buen amigo— son mucho más importantes que las c...
148: Ish
August 03, 2021 18:14 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBA creative spirit learns that thinking "ish-ly" is far more wonderful than "getting it right" in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot. Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It¹s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees...
144: Ish
August 03, 2021 18:14 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBA creative spirit learns that thinking "ish-ly" is far more wonderful than "getting it right" in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot. Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It¹s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees...
147: On My Way To A Happy Life w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Harvee
July 30, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 24 MBWhat if you could teach your children 7 lessons that would help them on their way to a happy and successful life? With Deepak Chopra's On My Way to a Happy Life, you can do just that! The ideas found inside this book are the the most timeless laws of the universe, presented in the simplest of terms for young children. When kids understand the way the world works from a spiritual point of view, it makes it easier for them to navigate through it with joy and love and happiness. Book: Written b...
143: On My Way To A Happy Life w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Harvee
July 30, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 24 MBWhat if you could teach your children 7 lessons that would help them on their way to a happy and successful life? With Deepak Chopra's On My Way to a Happy Life, you can do just that! The ideas found inside this book are the the most timeless laws of the universe, presented in the simplest of terms for young children. When kids understand the way the world works from a spiritual point of view, it makes it easier for them to navigate through it with joy and love and happiness. Book: Written b...
04-S: HippocampusClubhouse En Español: Ada Magnifica, Cientifica
July 28, 2021 19:15 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBAda Magnífica tiene la cabeza llena de preguntas. Como sus compañeros de clase Pedro y Rosa, Ada siempre ha sentido una curiosidad insaciable. Pero cuando lleva demasiado lejos sus exploraciones y sus complicados experimentos científicos, sus padres se hartan y la mandan al rincón de pensar. ¿Tanto pensar le hará cambiar de opinión? Ha habido mujeres científicas desde que existe la ciencia. Han tratado de buscar respuesta a los grandes secretos del universo. La tierra y las estrellas. Estalac...
146: HippocampusClubhouse En Español: Ada Magnifica, Cientifica
July 28, 2021 19:15 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBAda Magnífica tiene la cabeza llena de preguntas. Como sus compañeros de clase Pedro y Rosa, Ada siempre ha sentido una curiosidad insaciable. Pero cuando lleva demasiado lejos sus exploraciones y sus complicados experimentos científicos, sus padres se hartan y la mandan al rincón de pensar. ¿Tanto pensar le hará cambiar de opinión? Ha habido mujeres científicas desde que existe la ciencia. Han tratado de buscar respuesta a los grandes secretos del universo. La tierra y las estrellas. Estalac...
145: Lizard And The Sun
July 26, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 28.2 MBA long, long time ago in ancient Mexico, the sun disappeared. Everything was dark, and the people were afraid. The animals decided to search for the sun through the fields and forests, rivers and lakes. But the sun was nowhere to be found. At last the animals stopped looking - all except the lizard. This is the story of a brave little lizard who would not give up until she had brought back light and warmth to everyone. While this book is written in both English and Spanish, this episode is in...
142: Lizard And The Sun
July 26, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 28.2 MBA long, long time ago in ancient Mexico, the sun disappeared. Everything was dark, and the people were afraid. The animals decided to search for the sun through the fields and forests, rivers and lakes. But the sun was nowhere to be found. At last the animals stopped looking - all except the lizard. This is the story of a brave little lizard who would not give up until she had brought back light and warmth to everyone. While this book is written in both English and Spanish, this episode is in...
144: Giraffes Can't Dance
July 23, 2021 20:07 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBGiraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. Book: Written by Giles Andreae & Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees ISBN: 97...
141: Giraffes Can't Dance
July 23, 2021 20:07 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBGiraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. Book: Written by Giles Andreae & Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees ISBN: 97...
03-S: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español: Escuchando Con Mi Coraźon
July 21, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MB¡La amabilidad importa! Especialmente a nosotros mismos. Hablamos mucho con los niños sobre cómo ser amigos de los demás, pero no mucho sobre cómo ser amigos a ellos mismos. Sin embargo, la autoaceptación y el diálogo interno positivo les ayudan a desarrollar resiliencia emocional, felicidad y bienestar. Cuando Esperanza encuentra una piedrita en forma de corazón, ella la ve como un recordatorio para difundir la bondad y el amor en el mundo. Pero cuando la obra de la escuela no sale como ella...
03-S Escuchando Con Mi Coraźon
July 21, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MB¡La amabilidad importa! Especialmente a nosotros mismos. Hablamos mucho con los niños sobre cómo ser amigos de los demás, pero no mucho sobre cómo ser amigos a ellos mismos. Sin embargo, la autoaceptación y el diálogo interno positivo les ayudan a desarrollar resiliencia emocional, felicidad y bienestar. Cuando Esperanza encuentra una piedrita en forma de corazón, ella la ve como un recordatorio para difundir la bondad y el amor en el mundo. Pero cuando la obra de la escuela no sale como ella...
143: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español: Escuchando Con Mi Coraźon
July 21, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MB¡La amabilidad importa! Especialmente a nosotros mismos. Hablamos mucho con los niños sobre cómo ser amigos de los demás, pero no mucho sobre cómo ser amigos a ellos mismos. Sin embargo, la autoaceptación y el diálogo interno positivo les ayudan a desarrollar resiliencia emocional, felicidad y bienestar. Cuando Esperanza encuentra una piedrita en forma de corazón, ella la ve como un recordatorio para difundir la bondad y el amor en el mundo. Pero cuando la obra de la escuela no sale como ella...
142: Mary Had A Little Glam
July 21, 2021 03:32 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MBThis little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a shoe (and dons some fab footwear, too) to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary's school friends look fantastic in their finery. But are they now too well dressed for recess? Not to worry—Mary always shows her flair for what to wear! Book: Written by Tammi Sauer & Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton I...
140: Mary Had A Little Glam
July 21, 2021 03:32 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MBThis little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a shoe (and dons some fab footwear, too) to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary's school friends look fantastic in their finery. But are they now too well dressed for recess? Not to worry—Mary always shows her flair for what to wear! Book: Written by Tammi Sauer & Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton I...
02-S: El Dia En Que Descubres Quien Eres
July 20, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBA veces, cuando por fin damos el paso, suceden cosas increíbles. Habrá veces en que entres a un lugar y no veas a nadie como tú. Hay muchas razones por las que uno se puede sentir diferente.Quizá sea por tu apariencia o por la forma en que hablas o de dónde vienes. A lo mejor es por lo que comes o por algún motivo similar. Sea cual sea la razón, no es fácil dar ese paso de entrar a un lugar donde no conoces a nadie; pero de alguna forma lo haces.El lírico texto de Jacqueline Woodson y el desl...
141: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español: El Dia En Que Descubres Quien Eres
July 20, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBA veces, cuando por fin damos el paso, suceden cosas increíbles. Habrá veces en que entres a un lugar y no veas a nadie como tú. Hay muchas razones por las que uno se puede sentir diferente.Quizá sea por tu apariencia o por la forma en que hablas o de dónde vienes. A lo mejor es por lo que comes o por algún motivo similar. Sea cual sea la razón, no es fácil dar ese paso de entrar a un lugar donde no conoces a nadie; pero de alguna forma lo haces.El lírico texto de Jacqueline Woodson y el desl...
02-S: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español: El Dia En Que Descubres Quien Eres
July 20, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBA veces, cuando por fin damos el paso, suceden cosas increíbles. Habrá veces en que entres a un lugar y no veas a nadie como tú. Hay muchas razones por las que uno se puede sentir diferente.Quizá sea por tu apariencia o por la forma en que hablas o de dónde vienes. A lo mejor es por lo que comes o por algún motivo similar. Sea cual sea la razón, no es fácil dar ese paso de entrar a un lugar donde no conoces a nadie; pero de alguna forma lo haces.El lírico texto de Jacqueline Woodson y el desl...
139: Cami & Wyatt Practice Patience w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Jude
July 20, 2021 01:15 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBCami and Wyatt can’t wait to go fishing with their family…but their patience is tested when nothing goes as planned. From lost bait to snagging trees, the kangaroos have trouble staying calm and keeping a positive attitude. Join Cami and Wyatt in the fourth book of the Cami Kangaroo and Wyatt Too series, as they try to find a way to have fun, even when there are hurdles to hop over. Book: Written by Stacy C. Bauer & Illustrated by Rebecca Sinclair ISBN: 9780999814154 Publisher: Stacy C. Ba...
140: Cami & Wyatt Practice Patience w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Jude
July 20, 2021 01:15 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBCami and Wyatt can’t wait to go fishing with their family…but their patience is tested when nothing goes as planned. From lost bait to snagging trees, the kangaroos have trouble staying calm and keeping a positive attitude. Join Cami and Wyatt in the fourth book of the Cami Kangaroo and Wyatt Too series, as they try to find a way to have fun, even when there are hurdles to hop over. Book: Written by Stacy C. Bauer & Illustrated by Rebecca Sinclair ISBN: 9780999814154 Publisher: Stacy C. Ba...
02-S: El Día En Que Descubres Quién Eres
July 17, 2021 01:41 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBA veces, cuando por fin damos el paso, suceden cosas increíbles. Habrá veces en que entres a un lugar y no veas a nadie como tú. Hay muchas razones por las que uno se puede sentir diferente.Quizá sea por tu apariencia o por la forma en que hablas o de dónde vienes. A lo mejor es por lo que comes o por algún motivo similar. Sea cual sea la razón, no es fácil dar ese paso de entrar a un lugar donde no conoces a nadie; pero de alguna forma lo haces.El lírico texto de Jacqueline Woodson y el desl...
139: Natalie Portman's Fables
July 16, 2021 06:29 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBAcademy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book. From realizing that there is no “right” way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman’s Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia’s charmi...
138: Natalie Portman's Fables
July 16, 2021 06:29 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBAcademy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book. From realizing that there is no “right” way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman’s Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia’s charmi...
138: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español - Soñadores
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBYuyi Morales, artista galardonada con la Mención de Honor Caldecott y cinco veces ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, cuenta su historia como inmigrante en este libro ilustrado tributo al poder transformador de la esperanza... y de la lectura. En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías. Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y s...
01-S: Historias en Español - Soñadores
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBYuyi Morales, artista galardonada con la Mención de Honor Caldecott y cinco veces ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, cuenta su historia como inmigrante en este libro ilustrado tributo al poder transformador de la esperanza... y de la lectura. En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías. Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y s...
01-S: Hippocampus Clubhouse en Español - Soñadores
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBYuyi Morales, artista galardonada con la Mención de Honor Caldecott y cinco veces ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, cuenta su historia como inmigrante en este libro ilustrado tributo al poder transformador de la esperanza... y de la lectura. En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías. Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y s...
137: Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille
July 02, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBLouis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him. And so he invented his own alphabet—a whole new system for writing that could be read by touch. A system so ingenious that it is still used by the blind community today. Award-winning writer Jen Bryant tells Braille’s inspiring story with a ...
Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille
July 02, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBLouis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him. And so he invented his own alphabet—a whole new system for writing that could be read by touch. A system so ingenious that it is still used by the blind community today. Award-winning writer Jen Bryant tells Braille’s inspiring story with a ...
136: Mindful Bea and The Worry Tree
June 28, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MBBea is anxiously waiting for her friends to show up for her birthday party. The worries start to grow around her like tree branches. She asks herself questions like, “What if my friends don’t like the games?” Her stomach flip-flops and she feels shaky. She tries to run away from the thoughts in the worry tree, but it doesn’t work! Bea uses deep-breathing exercises and visualization techniques to calm herself down. Book: Written by Gail Silver & Illustrated by Franziska Holbacher ISBN: 97814...
Mindful Bea and The Worry Tree
June 28, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MBBea is anxiously waiting for her friends to show up for her birthday party. The worries start to grow around her like tree branches. She asks herself questions like, “What if my friends don’t like the games?” Her stomach flip-flops and she feels shaky. She tries to run away from the thoughts in the worry tree, but it doesn’t work! Bea uses deep-breathing exercises and visualization techniques to calm herself down. Book: Written by Gail Silver & Illustrated by Franziska Holbacher ISBN: 97814...
135: Families, Families, Families!
June 25, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 8.54 MBNo matter your size, shape, or pedigree--if you love each other, you are a family! Moms, dads, sisters, brothers — and even Great Aunt Sue — appear in dozens of combinations, demonstrating all kinds of nontraditional families! Silly animals are cleverly depicted in framed portraits, and offer a warm celebration of family love. Book: Written by Suzanne Lang & Illustrated by Max Lang ISBN: 9780553499384 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Publication date: 03/24/2015 Read by: Erin Ye...
Families, Families, Families!
June 25, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 8.54 MBNo matter your size, shape, or pedigree--if you love each other, you are a family! Moms, dads, sisters, brothers — and even Great Aunt Sue — appear in dozens of combinations, demonstrating all kinds of nontraditional families! Silly animals are cleverly depicted in framed portraits, and offer a warm celebration of family love. Book: Written by Suzanne Lang & Illustrated by Max Lang ISBN: 9780553499384 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Publication date: 03/24/2015 Read by: Erin Ye...
134: What The Road Said w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
June 21, 2021 23:50 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MBWhich way do I go? That is your choice to make, said the Road.But what if I go the wrong way? The Road curved a little, almost as if it was giving me a hug, and said, do not worry. Sometimes we go the wrong way on our way to the right way.It's okay to be afraid or to sometimes wander down the wrong path. Bestselling poet and activist Cleo Wade's What the Road Said features illustrations by Lucie de Moyencourt and encourages us to lead with kindness and curiosity, remembering that the most imp...
133: The Oldest Student w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
June 18, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 33.7 MBImagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she...
132: Ada Twist, Scientist w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Vivien
June 14, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MBInspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved #1 bestseller champions STEM, girl power and women scientists in a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking “Why?”Ada Twist’s head is full of questions. She’s always been endlessly curious! Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious. ...
131: Anne Frank: A Kid's Book About Hope
June 11, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 21.4 MBDespite overwhelming circumstances, Anne Frank finds a way to hold onto hope. In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid’s book about keeping your hope. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things! Book: Written by Mary Nhin & Illustrated by Yuliia Zoltova ISBN: 9781637310533...
Anne Frank: A Kid's Book About Hope
June 11, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 21.4 MBDespite overwhelming circumstances, Anne Frank finds a way to hold onto hope. In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid’s book about keeping your hope. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things! Book: Written by Mary Nhin & Illustrated by Yuliia Zoltova ISBN: 9781637310533...
130: Hair For Mama w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
June 07, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MBIt’s family picture time for the Carters, but Mama does not want to be in the photo this year. All of her beautiful hair is gone because of chemotherapy treatments for her cancer, and she doesn’t want to be remembered without hair. Eight-year-old Marcus knows that the picture won’t be the same without Mama, so he comes up with a plan to find her some hair and make her better. Even though the plan doesn’t work in quite the way Marcus expects, he comes to understand that “hair is nice to hav...
Hair For Mama w Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
June 07, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MBIt’s family picture time for the Carters, but Mama does not want to be in the photo this year. All of her beautiful hair is gone because of chemotherapy treatments for her cancer, and she doesn’t want to be remembered without hair. Eight-year-old Marcus knows that the picture won’t be the same without Mama, so he comes up with a plan to find her some hair and make her better. Even though the plan doesn’t work in quite the way Marcus expects, he comes to understand that “hair is nice to hav...
Hair For Mama w/ Storytime Voices Guest, Bryant
June 07, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MBIt’s family picture time for the Carters, but Mama does not want to be in the photo this year. All of her beautiful hair is gone because of chemotherapy treatments for her cancer, and she doesn’t want to be remembered without hair. Eight-year-old Marcus knows that the picture won’t be the same without Mama, so he comes up with a plan to find her some hair and make her better. Even though the plan doesn’t work in quite the way Marcus expects, he comes to understand that “hair is nice to hav...
129: ABC Mindful Me
June 04, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 23.8 MBFrom Awareness to Zen, and everything in between, take a deep breath, find some quiet space, and discover the magic of mindfulness! A fun read for the entire family, ABC Mindful Me is not only perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, but also for introducing them to key mindfulness tenets which promote physical and mental wellness through breathing, compassion, gratitude, and kindness. The playful rhymes and charming illustrations in ABC Mindful Me encourage children and their parents to p...