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Did you know that May is Jewish American Heritage Month, National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Storytelling Month?
Our team has put together a playlist featuring three original Mimi and Kiddo stories to share this special month. And if you're looking for fabulous books to keep your celebrations and learning going, head to our website, pjlibrary.org to find reading lists and more.
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav PallerPerformed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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Today Kiddo is getting a special treat: a video call from Mimi's friend Ciara. Listen in as our special guest, Ciara, teaches Kiddo all about the history and traditions of the Baghdadi Jewish community of India. Want to learn more? Visit Ciara at The Mizrahi Story on Instagram for all sorts of wonderful interviews, archival video footage, and more. Episode Cast and Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Executive Producer: Alli Thresher Associate Producer: Elizabeth KorelitzWriters and Story Editor: Ciara Shalome and Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast:Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade Ciara: Ciara Shalome
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Today's episode is a special collaboration between Afternoons With Mimi and Koala Moon, a cozy bedtime stories and sleep meditations show for children from the team at Sleepiest.Koko chats with Mimi and Kiddo to learn all about Hanukkah before sharing a very cozy Hanukkah celebration with his good friend Prickles. To learn more about Hanukkah, please visit pjlibrary.org/hanukkah
Narrator đ Abbe Opher
Author âïž Suzanna Mcloughlin & Alli ThresherMimi: Deirdre WadeKiddo: Percy BlytheKiddo and Mimi's lines edited by Peter Moore at Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
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A challenging project has Kiddo and his friends frustrated. They need to construct something that can protect an egg for their schoolâs Egg Drop event, but each friend has tried their own ideas without success. Mimi reads the book Five Brave Knights vs. the Dreadful Dragon, a story about kids facing similar, though fire-breathing, frustration. What can we do when our individual efforts arenât enough?In Hebrew, the word for âtogetherâ (yachad) shares the same root as the word for âindividualâ (yachid), illustrating how every group is made up of individuals. Your uniqueness is a superpower, but it can be combined with othersâ to achieve big shared goals.The book Mimi reads in this episode, Five Brave Knights vs. the Dreadful Dragon, was written by Netalie Gvirtz and illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt, and published by PJ Publishing.Episode Cast and Credits:Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriters and Story Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre WadeCast:Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade
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While searching for a game in Mimiâs closet, he finds a trunk full of funny costumes, plus flyers and other memorabilia from old comedy shows. Mimi explains that his great uncle Levi used to be a comedy performer, part of a long line of laughter in the Jewish tradition of finding happiness even in hard times. She shares a few famous names, telling Kiddo about Jewish comedians sheâs enjoyed, like Gilda Radner, Mel Brooks, and others. Episode Cast and Credits:Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriter: Emma Carlson BerneStory Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre WadeJewish Comedy Historian: Brently HeilbronCast: Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade
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Sure, Kiddo calls his little brother âZee,â but what is his full name and where does it come from? What makes names so important anyway? Kiddo learns about the Jewish value of Lekol ish yesh shem, the significance of names. Episode Cast and Credits
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library
The book My Name is Aviva was written by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Ag Jatkowska, and is used with permission from Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
ProductionExecutive Producer: Alli ThresherAssociate Producer: Elizabeth KorelitzWriter: Emma Carlson BerneStory Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening theme song: lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller, performed by Deirdre WadeCastKiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade -
Kiddo wants to go to his friend Noamâs birthday party at the trampoline park, but itâs at the same time as his cousinsâ play, and cousin Emilia could really use Kiddo there to calm her nerves. Mimi reads the book Rosie Saves the World which highlights the Jewish value of mutual responsibility. Kiddo knows the trampolines would be a blast, but can he find a bounce in his step from the mitzvah of helping family first? The book Rosie Saves the World was written by Debbie Herman, illustrated by Tammie Lyon, and is used with permission from Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. Episode Cast and Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriters and Story Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade
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Kiddo arrives to find Mimi sewing. She explains that Ms. Jenn left her coat behind when visiting, so Mimiâs giving it some needed repairs. Kiddo is eager to start playing and wants to know why they donât just bring the coat to Ms. Jenn. Mimi shares a modern version of a classic Jewish story about the importance of not only returning lost items, but caring for them too. Episode Cast and Credits: Note: The version of The Lost Chickens folktale in this episode was adapted by Alli Thresher for Radio Chitaika. Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriters and Story Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade
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Itâs challah-baking time, but when Kiddo tries to braid the dough, it keeps ending up in a big tangled blob. Mimi knows the power of a good story, so she reads the book An Egg for Shabbat. Itâs about a young boy trying to go fetch an egg for his mother. He keeps accidentally breaking egg after egg in different ways, but eventually shows us all that these arenât failures, just learning steps on the way to success. The book An Egg for Shabbat was written by Mirik Snir, illustrated by Eleyor Snir, and is used with permission from Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. Episode Cast and Credits:Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriter: Emma Carlson BerneStory Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade
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No one is born with the knowledge of how to be a kind person. That's something we all learn as we grow. Follow along this week in a playlist of stories as Kiddo, with some help from Mimi, learns valuable lessons about being a good friend and neighbor.
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Kiddo needs more space to race!! He really REALLY wants a huge playroom so he can build a giant racetrack for his toy cars. Heâll never be satisfied trying to fit a track on Mimiâs kitchen table. Mimi recounts a Jewish folk tale about a man who really REALLY wishes he had as big a home as his neighbor. A rabbi gives advice that seems totally unhelpful at first, but surprisingly helps the man move to a happier space â without even changing his location. Hopefully Kiddo can shift into that same gear and be on track with appreciating whatâs already here. Episode Cast and Credits:Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriter and Story Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade
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This episode features the book, The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti, written by Leslie Kimmelman and illustrated by Sharon Davey. It is used with permission from Behrman House, Inc. Kiddo is pretending to be a grownup, doing what he thinks adults do at work. Inspired by Mimiâs reading of The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti, Kiddo learns that curiosity is an important Jewish value. Episode Cast and Credits:Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriter: Emma Carlson BerneStory Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade
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Kiddo tells Mimi of a rumor that the creepy old house in their neighborhood is occupied by a wizard who has his whole yard booby-trapped! Mimi decides to dispel the myth by bringing Kiddo to the house to meet its owner, her friend, Mr. Johansen. The man is very kind and very much not a wizard. In fact, the only magic comes from Mimi, who transports us all with a new spin on a traditional Jewish folktale about the dangers of lashon hara, Hebrew for evil language or gossip. Meeting Mimi's friend helps Kiddo learn not to judge people by their appearance. And the tale Mimi tells can remind us all of the difference between sharing some interesting info and spreading something that could be hurtful. To learn more, visit our website, www.pjlibrary.org/values. Episode Cast and Credits:Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriters and Story Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre WadeMr. Johansen: Ryan AbediJake Johansen: Ryan Abedi
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Kiddo balks at the idea of brushing his teeth, but Mimi cleverly explains that it's a mitzvah, -- commandment or good deed -- which is something he loves. In this episode, she reads, Hillel Takes a Bath, written by Vicki L. Weber and illustrated by John Joven, and used with permission from Behrman House.
Episode Cast and Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writers and Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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Earlier today, some friends wouldnât stop arguing on a bumpy bus ride, and Kiddo is feeling so frustrated about it that his tummy hurts. At Mimi's, Kiddo calms down enough to talk about it, and of course Mimi has the perfect story to share, Aaron the Peacemaker. Mimi always finds a way to give Kiddo the tools to get through rough times. Episode Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writer and Story Editor: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy BlytheMimi: Deirdre Wade
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Happy World Read Aloud Day from all of us here at PJ Library and Afternoons With Mimi. We hope you'll enjoy this lovely, nice and long playlist of Mimi reading your favorite PJ Library storybooks. The CandlewickWritten by Jennifer RosnerIllustrated by Kristina SwarnerPublished by PJ Publishing The Chocolate KingWritten by Michael LeventhalIllustrated by Laura CatalaanPublished by Green Bean Books Benjy's BlanketWritten by Miguel GouveiaIllustrated by Raquel CatalinaPublished by Green Bean Books Yitzi, the Trusty TractorWritten by Naomi ShulmanIllustrated by Shelly CouvillionPublished by PJ Publishing Until the Blueberries GrowWritten by Jennifer Wolf KamIllustrated by Sally WalkerPublished by PJ Publishing Saturdays Are SpecialWritten by Chris BarashIllustrated by Abigail MarblePublished by PJ Publishing The Mouse Who Danced the HoraWritten by Pamela MayerIllustrated by Christine DavenierPublished by PJ Publishing Episode Credits:Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher. Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzWriter: Alli ThresherAudio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MAOpening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav PallerPerformed by Deirdre WadeCast:Narrator: Alli ThresherMimi: Deirdre Wade
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On the way to get ice cream, Mimi gives money to someone in need. Kiddo wonders why and worries that now they wonât have enough to buy ice cream. Mimi explains the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and the small ways we can find and spread kindness and light.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav PallerPerformed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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Kiddo wants to do so many things on his to-do list! But Mimi knows best and reminds Kiddo that it's Shabbat. Time to rest and snuggle up and read their latest PJ Library delivery: Saturdays are Special, written by Chris Barash, illustrated by Abigail Marble, and published by PJ Publishing.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav PallerPerformed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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Each Friday evening, families around the world begin the celebration of Shabbat. For many, the evening includes favorite foods, company for dinner, special songs, and blessings. This week, we have a playlist featuring stories all about Shabbat.
If you like what you hear, be sure to visit our other shows on our PJ Library Presents network. We've got not one, not two, but three special Shabbat playlists!
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Kiddo is so bored and there's nothing to do. But Mimi knows that a little creativity can cure any dull day, even when all you have is a paper towel roll. Did you know that creativity and cooperation are both Jewish values? So is being a good friend. To learn more and find picture book recommendations, visit PJLibrary.org/values for more.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav PallerPerformed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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