Rachel & Sam Read a Story
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsRachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, but it's also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. Sit back and let us re-read your childhood favorites, and some new additions to the world of children's lit, and make fun of them all the while!
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Episodes
Extra Yarn
May 19, 2014 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBRachel and Sam read Extra Yarn, by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. It's a fun little book that asks the question: What happens when the Cult of Infinite Yarn gets a new leader in the form of Little Girl? We can't wait to find out! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
Beware of Boys by Tony Blundell
May 12, 2014 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBCourtney Kraft joins us for a reading of Beware of Boys by Tony Blundell. A fun book with an important lesson: The Y-Chorosome is not to be trusted. If you want to keep up with everything Courtney is doing, follow her on twitter: @TheAnimeGoddess Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
Terrific by Jon Agee
May 05, 2014 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThanks to Tony Tallarico for visiting us for this podcast. Our first guest brings us the goofiness of Jon Agee's Terrific! Man, what a goofy story. (Secret note: Jon Agee also wrote the book that we read if our secret lost podcast.) Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
13 Words
April 28, 2014 19:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOh man, you guys. Never have we read a crazier fever dream of a book. Lemony Snicket brings the strange! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
Crankee Doodle
April 21, 2014 19:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIt is a silly book. One of us is a gentleman of the nomenclature of Crankee Doodle, whilst the tother dons the guise of a horse. Truly hilarity must follow. And does. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
The Spider and The Fly
April 14, 2014 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThis is a book Rachel owns because it is GORGEOUS. It's a classic story/poem. That doesn't mean that it isn't perfect for mockery! (And it is) Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
Sammy the Seal
April 07, 2014 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBSometimes we read one of our favorite books from growing up. This was not one of those weeks, but for Sam, it absoLUTELY was. I mean, when you're a kid, how could a book that has your name in the title NOT be one of your favorites? Answer: It is impossible. That will be your favorite book. So we present Syd Hoff's Sammy the Seal! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read...
I'll Save You Bobo!
March 31, 2014 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBChildren are gross and sticky. That's why we mock their literature. This particular child (not Bobo, the other one) has the desire to save his companion. From what? How perilous are the odds? Find out in this week's episode! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
March 09, 2014 21:41 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBA classic with a twist! Mo Willams tries to write the classic story, but somehow the story seems different. But what is it....? Hrmmmm... Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
P.D. Eastman Week!
March 09, 2014 03:23 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBAre you My Mother and Go, Dog! Go! were two of the staples of our childhood literature experience. Sam has spent his whole life thinking they were written by Dr. Suess. Only Rachel knew the truth. Now then.....do you like my hat? Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
Curious George
March 07, 2014 18:37 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIt's Curious George, the ape who- yes, an ape. No, he's not a monkey.....I don't care what it SAYS, he doesn't have a tail...well, what do you-...ok fine! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
Click, Clack, Moo & Rock n Roll Mole
March 07, 2014 18:05 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBClick, Clack, Moo is one of Rachel's favorite books to read at story time. Rock n Roll Mole just looked funny on the shelf. They both get the treatment. Why? Because we don't judge until we're reading. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!
Barnum Brown: Dinosaur Hunter
March 07, 2014 00:38 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn our inaugural episode, we read the book Barnum Brown: Dinosaur Hunter. It's about a man who discovers dinosaurs, while wearing a fly fur coat. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!