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What’s the Deal?

61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

What’s the Deal?

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A Snickerdoodle for your thoughts by Winter Madison

February 09, 2023 22:16 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Feya learns the importance of friendship in this imaginative story about a little fairy girl with big feelings. Join me as I read one of my original stories!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Love Monster by Rachel Bright book 1

January 18, 2023 23:29 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

Let’s kick off the Valentine’s Day holiday by reading a series from Rachel Bright called “Love Monster” Book 1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

The Magic of Friendship Snow by Andi Cann

December 08, 2022 19:37 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MB

Discover the magic of friends in this magical tale perfect for the holiday season! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Today I Found an Elf by Jack Lewis

December 03, 2022 16:35 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB

Dive into this adventurous story with me about friendship and imagination just in time for the holidays! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Scaredy-cat Splat! By Rob Scotton

October 28, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Halloween is almost here! Join us on Story Time With Winter Madison as we read this fun Halloween tale and many more fun Halloween tales! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown

October 25, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MB

Halloween is almost here! Join us on Story Time With Winter Madison as we read this fun Halloween tale and many more fun Halloween tales! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

What was I scared of? By Dr. Suess

October 23, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MB

Halloween is almost here! Join us on Story Time With Winter Madison as we read this fun Halloween tale and many more fun Halloween tales! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Pete the Cats Happy Halloween

October 22, 2021 15:43 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MB

Join us for another Halloween special story! This time we read a short Halloween story with Pete the Cat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

The Good, The Bad, and The SPOOOOKY BY Jory John

October 22, 2021 15:12 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

Halloween is almost here! Join us on Story Time With Winter Madison as we read this fun Halloween tale and many more fun Halloween tales! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Pete The Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kimberly and James Dean

August 27, 2021 17:40 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MB

Pete the Cat is missing cupcakes! Pete the Cat and his friends are busy baking cupcakes for a party, will they find the missing cupcakes? Join us on this next episode of Storytime! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Grumpy Monkey

August 15, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MB

 Welcome to Emotions Alive week! This week we will be reading books that are related to our emotions! Join us as we read a story about a Grumpy Monkey that teaches us that it is ok to have a grumpy day and that sometimes we need space in order to allow the grumpy emotions to run out.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

The Good Egg by Jory John

August 10, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MB

Remember when we read the bad seed?  Well, today we will read the Good Egg by Jory John! Let's follow along with the adventures of a Good Egg and see what types of things he gets into!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

The Cool Bean by Jory John

August 09, 2021 17:04 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB

Join me on this tale from this week's author Jory John about a bean that teaches us about loneliness and the importance of being kind!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

The Bad Seed by Jory John

August 08, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MB

Join me for the tale of a BAAAADDD Seed! Let your imagination fly as we read this funny and imaginative tale of a very baaad sunflower seed!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Do Not Bring Your Dragon to Recess!

August 07, 2021 18:49 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MB

Join me for this tall tale of what would happen if you would bring a DRAGON to recess! Let your imagination fly with this silly tale! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

On my way to bed by Sarah Maizes

August 07, 2021 18:26 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MB

Join me on this silly tale of a little girl who is not quite ready for bed yet. She finds so many other things to do on her way to bed! Does she ever get to bed? Join us on this newest episode to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

How To Catch An Elf By Adam Wallace

July 18, 2021 14:22 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

Christmas in July is here on Story Time with Winter Madison! Join me for whimsical Christmas tales for the remainder of July! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

There's an Elf in Your Book! by Tom Fletcher

July 17, 2021 14:05 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MB

Christmas in July is here on Story Time with Winter Madison! Join me for whimsical Christmas tales for the remainder of July! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds

July 06, 2021 21:51 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MB

Join me for a spoooooky tale about a rabbit who purchases a creeepy pair of Underwear! Let’s see what happens as we dive right in to this episodes reading. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

A Day of Pride by Youldous Raiss

June 16, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Hello and Happy Pride! I hope your readers can join me on a very special episode of Story Time with Winter Madison where we will read "A Day of Pride" by Youldous Raiss. This is a wonderfully colorful and greatly inspiring book that explains Pride in the most wonderful way and encourages children to love themselves the way they are. I'm excited for all of my readers to join me! Happy Reading! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

There Was an Odd Princess by Jennifer Ward

June 13, 2021 15:51 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MB

Join me as we continue with our “There Was Someone who Swallowed Something “ segment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Eric Carle Tribute: Polar Bear, Polar Bear/ Panda Bear, Panda Bear

May 30, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MB

Join me for the last very special episode of reading stories from one of my favorite authors the late Mr. Eric Carle. With Mr. Carle's recent passing, we wish his family and friends comfort during this difficult time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Eric Carle Tribute: Brown Bear, Brown Bear/ Brown Bear, Brown Bear song

May 29, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MB

We continue our tribute to the late eric Carle with the reading and song of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear". Join me for a very special episode of reading stories from one of my favorite authors the late Mr. Eric Carle. With Mr. Carle's recent passing, we wish his family and friends comfort during this difficult time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Eric Carle Tribute: Do You Want To Be My Friend?/ The Very Hungry Caterpillar

May 28, 2021 17:05 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB

Join me for a very special episode of reading stories from one of my favorite authors the late Mr. Eric Carle. With Mr. Carle's recent passing, we wish his family and friends comfort during this difficult time.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There Was an Old Fly Who Swallowed a Lady by John Peirce

May 16, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Remember when we read "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly"? Well, readers, the fly is BACK and itching for justice! What will the fly swallow in this humourous tale (besides the old lady)? Join me as we dive right in and continue our "There Was Someone Who Swallowed Something" week!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog by Jennifer Ward

May 15, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MB

"There Was Someone Who Swallowed Something" week continues with this funny tale of a monkey who swallows various random things and grows bigger and bigger! What will happen to the funny monkey who swallows almost EVERYTHING in the jungle?!? Let's dive in and see as we continue our "There Was Someone Who Swallowed Something" week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish by Jennifer Ward

May 14, 2021 18:11 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MB

There was an old pirate...Argghhh (insert best pirate voice)! Join me as I read the humorous story by Jennifer Ward following a hungry pirate who eats various (and random) things and grows bigger and bigger. Does his Pirate ship sink under the weight of the large bellied pirate? Jump in our pirate ship mateys and see what happens in this funny pirate tale!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

There Was Someone Who Swallowed Something Week! (trailer)

May 12, 2021 21:10 - 1 minute - 959 KB

Calling all readers! This week is our special: There Was Someone Who Swallowed Something Week!  This week we will read books that have the title! We will start off with a hungry pirate, then move on to...What?! The Fly from There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly is back?!? Make sure you don't miss it readers as we dive right in tomorrow Thursday! Happy Reading! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

The House Takes a Vacation

May 06, 2021 17:36 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MB

Join me as we read this funny and imaginative book by Jacquline Davies called "The House Takes a Vacation"! I've missed my readers, but we are back! As usual, readers can submit their pictures and creative writing to Winter Madison on Facebook @winterthewriter82 or Twitter @winter_author and I will feature it on my podcast!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

March 12, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this very special episode of Story Time With Winter Madison, we read the beautiful and popular book, Sulwe. Sulwe is a beautiful little girl who feels bad about the dark color of her skin. Sulwe goes through a self-realization journey with a friendly star that shows her why she is special and why she should love herself for who she is.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

NEVER Let a Unicorn Scribble!

March 10, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MB

We dive into yet another book by Diane Alber called "NEVER Let a Unicorn Scribble!" We follow the same little girl from "NEVER Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu!"  as she and her unicorn go through a series of hilarious events that explain why Unicorns shouldn't be allowed to scribble. Join me for this fun and colorful book! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Circle Time: You Are Loved

March 10, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this episode of circle time we discuss the book we read: “Good Day or Bad Day, I Love You Anyway”. We discuss the big feelings that little monster experienced in the book and what he did in the end to make it all right. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Good Day or Bad Day I Love You Anyway

March 09, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Good days or bad days we love you anyway! This colorful and heartfelt book follows a little monster and his mommy when the little man has a bad day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Circle Time: Online Learning

March 08, 2021 23:20 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this episode of circle time, we explore online learning and follow up on our storytime episode: "A Little Spot Learns Online!" We explore what it's like to learn online, and discuss helpful tips everyone should try and follow while learning online. We also go over the word of the day and how it relates to our story. I hope all of my readers can join me on this week's circle time!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

A Unicorn Ate My Homework

March 04, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MB

This wonderfully imaginative book follows a little girl named Lindy who has a great big imagination. She inspires her teacher with her imaginative stories, showing her teacher and her classmates that there’s always room for an imagination! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

A Little Spot Learns Online

March 03, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MB

In this episode of Storytime, we follow a little dot as he learns what it means to go to school online. Little Dot tells us the good things about learning online as well as some important rules to remember! I hope all of my little readers can join me on this special episode of storytime!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Story Time Bonus: "Goodnight Moon"

February 22, 2021 23:00 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MB

Join me in reading the popular book, Goodnight Moon. This is a wonderful and calming story to read to the littles as part of their bedtime routine. I hope all my readers can join me on tonights bonus story time episode, "Goodnight Moon". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Story Time Bonus: "This Book Wants a Nose!"

February 21, 2021 22:27 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

Join me for this bonus episode of storytime where we read the funny and entertaining book called "This Book Wants a Nose!" I hope all of my little readers can join me on this very special bonus episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Circle Time: Dinosaurs Don't Scribble!

February 21, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MB

Join me on Story Time With Winter Madison as we read stories together. Story Time is a time to relax, snuggle with your favorite stuffed buddy or blanket, and listen to stories read by Winter Madison. Our Storytime today followed a little boy and his dinosaur on a hilarious series of events that all started when he gave his Dinosaur a crayon! During this  Circle Time we put on our imagination hats, and we imagine what it would be like to have our own dinosaur. We also talk about how all of t...

NEVER Let a Dinosaur Scribble!

February 21, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MB

Join Story Time as we read another book by Diane Alder! In this book, we read the colorful and fun story that follows a little boy and his dinosaur as they go through a hilarious series of events that all starts when the boy gives his dinosaur a crayon. I hope all my readers can join me on today's Story Time episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Circle Time: Unicorns and Tutus!

February 19, 2021 21:15 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MB

Join Winter Madison for our circle time where we talk about the book we just read in storytime, "NEVER Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu!"  We talk about what happened in the book, and we imagine what it would be like to have a  Unicorn of our own. We also go over a new word "sequence" and the word of the day "Unicorn". Happy reading! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

NEVER Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu!

February 19, 2021 20:55 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MB

Join Winter Madison as we read this fun and colorful book! This book takes us on a hilarious series of events that ends up making the main character feel very special in the end! Join me as I read "Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu!"  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Circle Time: Taco Tuesday!

February 17, 2021 02:34 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

Today on our very special episode of Taco Tuesday Circle Time, we talk about tacos! We talk about how we like our tacos, including what kinds of fun toppings we like to eat with our tacos! There is a fun activity included with this circle time, where we use our imaginations to see what our dragons would look like if we had one. Readers can submit their pictures and writings to my Facebook (Winter Madison) or to my Instagram Page (winter_the_author). I also include a new part of the show where...

Dragons Love Tacos

February 17, 2021 02:17 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

On this episode of storytime, we read the fun and colorful book, Dragons Love Tacos! This book is a favorite of mine, so I hope your littles enjoy it as much as I did. Be sure to follow me on both social media accounts, Facebook (Winter Madison) and Instagram (winter_the_author). Happy reading! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Circle Time: I Love Me!

February 15, 2021 19:58 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MB

This circle time centers around our reading of Karen Beaumont's "I Like Myself!" (not sponsored or affiliated) Readers are encouraged to point out things that they like about themselves, just like our character in the story. Readers are also encouraged to practice saying "I Love Me!" everyday to boost self-esteem. Thank you for joining me in this week's Circle Time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

I Like Myself!

February 15, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

On today's Story Time with WInter Madison, we read I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont (not sponsored or affiliated). Join me as we follow a little girl who talks about all the special things that she likes about herself, and how she accepts her ins and outs. Children are encouraged to point out something they like about themselves! As always, readers can post their drawings and writings to both of my social media platforms on Facebook (Winter Madison) and Instagram (winter_the_author).  --- ...

Happy Valentines Day Mouse!

February 14, 2021 18:59 - 3 minutes - 3 MB

Join me as I read a special bonus story: Happy Valentines Day Mouse! Readers can follow along if they have the book at home, and be sure to follow Winter Madison on Facebook and Instagram @winter_the_author. Readers are always welcome to post their pictures and stories associated with any of my storytime readings to both social media accounts. Happy Valentines Day Readers!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Circle Time: Trying New Foods!

February 14, 2021 17:26 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MB

This follow-up segment of Circle Time is centered around the book we just read: Green Eggs and Ham. We talk about how scary it can be to try new foods, and how unsure one can feel about trying new foods. We talk about ways to overcome the fear of trying new foods, and readers are encouraged to try more new foods. Readers are asked to email pictures of the new food they tried recently, and how they overcame the fear of trying that new food. Readers are always welcome to email @winter.madison8...

Green Eggs and Ham

February 01, 2021 03:52 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB

Join me readers for our next adventure into the world of Dr. Suess! We are reading Green Eggs and ham on this episode of Story Time with Winter Madison. Please be sure to tune in afterward for our new follow-up segment, Circle Time! Readers can feel free to email their works of art and their creative writings to [email protected]!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lantha-wade/message

Circle Time: Bad Day?

January 31, 2021 23:14 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MB

This episode of Circle Time centers around the book we read: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. During this episode, we briefly talk about how the character Alexander felt in the book, and ask readers to identify their own feelings. We go over a brief breathing exercise to calm ourselves when we are feeling big feelings, and identify that it's ok to feel these feelings. Readers' parents can submit photos and stories about their little one's feelings directly to win...