Pageturner Adventures with Zack
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -“Pageturner” captures the imagination and excites little listeners. Packed with audio versions of children's favorite stories, this podcast delights little people as the characters come to life with incredible voices, music, and special effects. Perfect for bleary-eyed parents and creative teachers. Voiceover actor and autistic self-advocate, Zack Hoaglund, exudes energy and humor, accompanied by classically funny sound effects.
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Little Red Bird: A Tale Told in Rhyme
March 01, 2024 18:01 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBLittle Red Bird spent her life in a cage. Then one fine day The latch failed to engage. It looked scary out there. Should she leave? Should she dare? I wonder what YOU would do. Enjoy this story featuring knowledgeable poetry.
Love from Bluey
February 14, 2024 22:59 - 2 minutes - 3.28 MBLove can be found in the strangest of places. It’s bedtime in the Heeler house. Bingo is all ready for bed. While Mum reads her a bedtime story all about the meaning of love, Dad tries to get Bluey ready for bed.
Scary Stories for Young Foxes: Epilogue
December 16, 2023 03:26 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBEnjoy this brief recap of all eight stories told by the old storyteller to a group of seven little foxes. The seventh little fox's name is revealed to be Mia, which explains why she stayed through all eight stories that the storyteller had to tell. The storyteller is also revealed to be an older Mia. After young Mia returns to her den, the original Mia steps out into the morning light, where she is met by Uly. It's revealed that Uly and Marley had make it back to their den after foll...
The Snow Ghost
December 01, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 113 MBEnjoy this excerpt of the final story from Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Mia and Uly try to survive the harsh winter. They discover a den with a litter of five fox kits without a mother. Uly goes out to search for food for the kits and themselves, while Mia looks after them. She names them after her siblings, and one to Uly's likeness. When Uly finds food, he encounters his father, Mr. Scratch, who has survived the bats in the Lilac Kingdom, and is out for revenge on Uly and Mia. Two of...
The Paw
November 20, 2023 17:42 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBEnjoy this continuing excerpt from Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Deep in the Lilac Kingdom, Mr. Scratch hears a scratching sound that drives him into madness until he is defeated by the bats in the cave. It's revealed that Uly survived the fall when his mother, Mercy threw him over into the chasm. It's also revealed that it was all planned for Uly to cover himself up in squirrel's blood and play dead as she threw him over. Mia is freed from the trap and together, they come up with a pla...
Bluey: Sleepytime
November 03, 2023 15:34 - 6 minutes - 8.65 MBCome on a dream-filled adventure with Bingo and Bluey. It's sleepytime at the Heeler house. Bingo decides she wants to do a Big Girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. After hearing her second bedtime story, she has a dream about being in outer space. Based on the episode named by The New York Times as the Best TV Episode of 2020, Bluey: Sleepytime features stunning sounds and a breathtaking music score accompanying the story sure to entertain readers of all ages.
The Lilac Kingdom
October 23, 2023 02:02 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBEnjoy this excerpt from Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Mia and Uly venture from the Eavey Wood into the mountains. They are attacked by a badger during a thunderstorm, until another fox named Wynn fights it off. Wynn welcomes Mia to the Lilac Kingdom and invites her to stay with two other vixens, but Uly stays behind, hiding in a cave below the hill away from whom he calls “Mr. Scratch”.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
September 28, 2023 17:49 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBA fox tries to fend for his family, along with many other underground neighbours by outwitting three farmers from right under their noses. Text copyright © 1970 by Roald Dahl Nominee Limited. Text copyright renewed 1998 by Felicity Dahl, Chantal Sophia Dahl, Theo Dahl, Ophelia Dahl, and Lucy Faircloth Dahl.
Walt Disney's The Ugly Duckling
July 26, 2023 02:53 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBBased on the 1939 Academy Award® winning animated short film and the story by Hans Christian Anderson, The Ugly Duckling tells the story of a young "duckling" who is shunned and rejected by his duck family because he's different. Shocked by his distorted reflection in the water, he sets out to find someone who will love and accept him, including a nest of baby birds and a smiling bobbing wooden decoy. All doesn't go well until he is greeted by his own kind who do accept and welcome him home.
Oddbird
July 11, 2023 18:00 - 4 minutes - 5.74 MBOn a hot sunny day in the jungle, all the fancy birds gather around a pool of water, but they don't want to go for a swim and ruin their fine feathers. They just want to show off their fabulous colors. Until one day, Oddbird shows up to take a dip in the pool. But he's different. He has no color, nor is he fancy like all the other birds. They don't want him around. How can he find a way to fit in?
Bambi, a Life in the Woods: Chapter VIII (Excerpt)
May 27, 2023 02:53 - 5 minutes - 7.71 MBIn this coming-of-age story about a young deer growing up in a forest, this chapter depicts two leaves hanging from a branch on a giant oak tree. They share their last final moments together before one of them is torn off by a cold wind as winter approaches.
The Tale of the Mandarin Duck
May 27, 2023 01:47 - 5 minutes - 8.21 MBInspired by the real-life rainbow-colored mandarin duck who appeared in New York’s Central Park in 2018, this modern fable by Bette Midler celebrates the connections people make with each other and the world around them. This book will have readers of all ages see that all around them are rare and beautiful birds—both feathered and human.
Earl the Squirrel
November 27, 2022 21:11 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBEarl is a squirrel who is determined to find an acorn on his own in order to please his mother. When his friend Jill, gives him a red scarf, he embarks on a search for one (or maybe even two).
The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree
October 21, 2022 02:03 - 3 minutes - 4.57 MBThree little bears go on a hike in the woods at night, when they discover a scary looking tree that holds many obstacles they come across within the interior, as they look for a way out.
My Little Golden Book About Balto
September 25, 2022 05:31 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBHere's a historical documentation about the most famous dog hero, Balto. Featuring a breathtaking soundtrack and realistic sounds, this episode covers the story about the deadly winter of 1925 in Nome, Alaska, and the courage it took for Balto and his team to come save it.
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
September 14, 2022 17:29 - 2 minutes - 4.15 MBThe Pigeon does not want to go to sleep, and it's your job to make sure that he does. The Pigeon does everything he can to stay awake, until eventually, he does start getting sleepy, but keeps admitting that he's not tired. Will the Pigeon ever go to sleep?
Don't Worry, Murray
August 26, 2022 20:21 - 3 minutes - 4.54 MBMurray worries about everything. But with a little motivation, he can face his fears.
Waddle! Waddle!
August 26, 2022 20:05 - 2 minutes - 3.86 MBA penguin searches for a dancing friend he met yesterday, while meeting other penguins, and having an encounter with a hungry polar bear along the way in this zany and comedic story about friendship and courage.
Pinduli
June 06, 2022 19:29 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn the African savannah, a young hyena named Pinduli, whose been told she was the most beautiful hyena ever, is mocked and insulted by other animals for her appearance, and all she wants to do is disappear. She then becomes the trickster and attempts to bring back harmony to the savannah. From the award-winning author of Stellaluna, Janell Cannon tells us a very moving story about how the power of words can hurt.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Excerpt)
March 17, 2022 21:56 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBIn this excerpt from the third chapter, Mrs. Frisby finds a crow tied to a fence and rescues him from an oncoming cat.
Harry the Dirty Dog
March 08, 2022 05:29 - 3 minutes - 3.77 MBHarry is a dog who likes everything, except getting a bath. So he takes the scrubbing brush, buries it in the yard, and runs away. While on the town, he does everything he can to get dirty, but still worries that his family thinks he really ran away.
Sammy the Seal
March 08, 2022 04:37 - 6 minutes - 6.5 MBSammy is tired of staying in the zoo, and he wants to see what it's like outside. So the zookeeper, Mr. Johnson, allows him to go out for the day and Sammy has many adventures, even going to school.
Danny and the Dinosaur
March 08, 2022 00:57 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBDanny visits the museum to check out dinosaurs. He thinks it would be fun to play with one, and one of them comes to life and they both have a great day playing together.
Hey, That's MY Monster!
October 31, 2021 22:15 - 9 minutes - 9.35 MBListen to this perfect book for Halloween night and other nights too!
Kitten's First Full Moon
June 28, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBKitten is hungry for a bowl of milk and she thinks that the full moon is the bowl she's been searching for.
I Need My Monster
March 11, 2021 17:57 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBI Need My Monster is a unique monster-under-the-bed story for all monster-loving kids. This audio presentation includes gifted narration and spooky sound effects and music.
Out From Boneville
August 04, 2020 19:35 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBAfter being run out of Boneville, the three Bone cousins - Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone - are separated and lost in a vast, uncharted desert. One by one, they find their way into a deep, forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures.
The Sneetches
July 05, 2020 20:39 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBThe Sneetches is a book about acceptance and being proud of who you are. In this book there are Sneetches with stars on their bellies, and those without. The star bellied Sneetches won't talk to those without. When a stranger comes to town and offers to put stars on the bellies of those without for three dollars each, everything changes.
Sneetches
July 05, 2020 20:39 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBSneetches is a book about acceptance and being proud of who you are. In this book there are Sneetches with stars on their bellies, and those without. The star bellied Sneetches won't talk to those without. When a stranger comes to town and offers to put stars on the bellies of those without for three dollars each, everything changes.
Woodpecker Forest
July 05, 2020 20:31 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBIn a faraway forest, a young woodpecker flies for the first time. He clings bravely to a nearby tree until night comes when strange sounds begin to terrify him. The author, Tejima, a Japanese story teller, captures both the excitement and fear of a first trip out alone.
The Rainbow Fish
July 05, 2020 20:01 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBThe Rainbow Fish is an award-winning book about a beautiful fish with stunning scales who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share his most prized possession with others. This book is filled with the value of being an individual and the skills to make friends with others.
Only One You
July 05, 2020 19:13 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBThere's only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place. Adri's mama and papa share some of the wisdom they have gained through the years with their eager son. Their words, simple and powerful, are meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world. This exquisitely illustrated book explodes with color and honest insights. Kranz's uniquely painted "rockfish," set against vibrant blue seas, make an unforgettable and truly special impression. Only One You will ins...
Stellaluna
June 05, 2020 03:59 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBThis story tells the tale of a young fruit bat who's separated from her mother when an owl attacks. She's then raised by a family of birds who require her to act like a bird (and not like a bat). This is certainly a challenge for her, but she does it anyway as she tries to fit in. This story is great for those who need to learn how to embrace who they truly are.
Horton Hears a Who!
June 02, 2020 04:24 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThis book is a 2008 American computer animated adventure comedy film based on the book of the same name by Dr. Seuss. The voices heard in this podcast bring it all to life!
Dazzle the Dinosaur
June 02, 2020 04:16 - 8 minutes - 8.42 MBGlimmering spines help Dazzle rescue his friend from the terrible Dragonsaurus and reclaim his family's cave. "A delightful story of friendship and bravery, and a must for any dinosaur lover."--"American Bookseller" "Pick of the Lists."
Tacky the Penguin
June 02, 2020 04:07 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBTacky's a different type of bird, or rather, Penguin, who likes to do splashy cannonballs and greet his friends with a loud “What's happening?” Sometimes his friends are bothered by his antics, that is, until his differences save the day!!! We're all a little different. This book is great to help kids express who they are and feel accepted and loved.
Froggy Learns to Swim
June 02, 2020 03:54 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MBFroggy Learns to Swim in a wonderful children's story that encourages children to learn to swim, and parents to obtain swimming lessons for their children. It's FUN, FUNNY and educational!