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What happens if you sing out of tune? Can you colour outside of the lines and be ok with it? What if you don't get the perfect grade on a test? This week's episode features Petunia the Perfectionist written by Marissa Bader. Petunia thrives for perfection. Instead of having fun and being creative she is too hung up on getting it right each and every time. One day, in music class, Petunia unintentionally strikes a "different" cord. While she thinks she made a mistake, it turns out that she actually created a beautiful note. Listen in to the full story to hear how Petunia changes her tune - literally and figuratively. The book is available of AMAZON.
Please enjoy other stories written by Marissa Bader that we've featured on the show:
Stella's Brave Voice - Listen HERE
The Only Me - Listen HERE
Thank you so much for listening in and I can't wait to read to you again on another episode of Story Time with Mama V. Bye for now
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Hello and welcome! This week I'm reading Sally Mitts Finds a Home written by Shain Stodt. In the author's words:
"When Sally’s family moves away and she is left behind in the rush, she learns about the outside world for the first time, making friends with butterflies and squirrels in a wide, amazing world! Finding the tired little kitten asleep on their porch, a caring person takes her to an animal shelter.
Here Sally meets other street cats and is befriended by the spirited Charlie the Tailless. Things are so much better with a friend to snuggle with. But when Charlie is adopted, little Sally is lonely and shy around strangers, and everyone passes her by! Until a gentle man gives her the chance to open her heart and trust again. Will Sally trust her instincts?"
Listen in to the full episode and please share with a friend who might have also brought a pet home from the animal shelter. The book is available for purchase on AMAZON
Bye for now,
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Story Time with Mama V. This week I'm reading The Mess written by Alicia Smith. In this story we meet two sisters -Marie and Elise. The girls want to play but they can't find their favourite teddy bears. Their Mom helps them out by adding in some fun and music into the process of clean up. Listen in to the full story. The book is available for purchase on AMAZON
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Dolly is back on the show and this time she is on a Kindness Journey. In the book Dolly's Kindness Journey written by Melissa Eastin, Dolly the Doodle embarks on a kindness journey. Along the way she meets some new friends who need her help. Every time Dolly meets a new friend or gets farther on her kindness journey, there is an opportunity to pause the episode and allow our young listeners and readers to answer questions and help Dolly make the best kindness choice. Listen in to the full episode and please make sure to share with your family and friends. This book is available for purchase on AMAZON.
Dolly's Kindness Journey: An Interactive Tale of Empathy and Friendship - Listen Here
Dolly has been featured on the show before in
Thank you for joining me and Dolly today and I will see you on the next episode of Story Time with Mama V. Bye for Now.
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Pizza Pizza! Who loves Pizza? Who Wants Pizza? The Magical Pizza Pie written by Susan Rochester Zucconi is a beautiful and delicious story of two pizza makers - Primo and Pignoli from Sicily. Although they already make many delicious dishes such as calzones, pastas and pizza, the duo decide to make a magical pizza that will feed their whole town. Listen in to the full story of love, food, and kindness. The physical book is available for purchase on AMAZON.
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Little Hope Big Hope written by Anita Kissi is an inspiring story of, you guessed it hope! It is a charming, rhyming book that will have young listeners want to rhyme along and read over and over again. The Book is available for purchase on AMAZON
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Imagination can take one to many places. In the story of Issa's Imagination written by Rella B., we meet Issa who goes on a magical imagination adventure. On this adventure Issa faces her fears and rises above them to help friends in need. Listen in to the full episode and make sure to check out other books that we've featured on the show:
Mama, I Got a Dollar - CLICK TO LISTEN
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If Shapes Could Talk - CLICK TO LISTEN
NOTE: at the time of the recording, the book of Issa's Imagination has not been published for resale and is available as a LISTEN ONLY story.Support the show
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In this special bonus episode, I have some guest readers by the names of Lizzie and Casey who are reading The Book With No Pictures written by B.J. Novak. These two are in grade 2 and we recorded them reading their favourite book to show how well they read. Also, it is through the consistent reading of 15 minutes/ day or more that these two have not only developed reading skills but both of them have a huge passion for story telling, reading chapter books and coming up with the most creating games. Listen in to the full reading brought to you especially by Lizzie and Casey.
Thank you for listening.
Bye for now,
Victoria aka Mama V
Special note: the work of B.J. Novak featured in this episode was recorded for education purposes only. No sales or solicitation.Support the show
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How is a spider to get around when he only has one leg? In our story this week of Arachnid, written by Ashanti Reese we meet Arachnid. Arachnid is a spider who was born with 8 legs but somehow ended up with just one. During the course of the story Arachnid moves to a new shed, and this shed is nothing like his old shed. Not only is the shed clean and tidy, the spiders that live in it are kind, caring and compassionate. This is a big change for Arachnid who is used to living with rude and messy spiders in his old shed. Does Arachnid become kinder, cleaner and grows all of his legs back? Or does he go on with his old ways? Listen in to the full episode to find out. the book is available for purchase on AMAZON. Also, please check out the other book which we featured on the show in Episode 70 - Azalea - Listen HERE.
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Is it good to be happy all the time? Or is it bad to be mad? The book No Bad Feelings written by Jenni Nakken explores the conversation of feelings being regular every day emotions. Listen in to the full story and make sure to check out the physical book on AMAZON.
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What happens when a Zebra becomes friends with a Unicorn? ZOZO The Zebra Finds Her Sparkle written by Sarah Mallen is exactly about that special friendship. In this story we meet ZOZO the Zebra who begins her day by helping a butterfly detangle out of a web. ZOZO is feeling pretty good about herself, but then she meets a pink sparkly unicorn. ZOZO begins to feel insecure about her own beauty, until the unicorn shows ZOZO another side of beauty and helps ZOZO get her confidence back up. Listen in to the full episode. make sure to check out the book that is available for purchase on AMAZON.
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Meet Purple Rhombus, whose Mom is a Triangle and Dad is a Square. Rhombus is loving life but when she gets to school she experiences first hand the impact of comparison. This is a powerful story to teach children to appreciate what they have and to know that not all that glitters is gold. If Shapes Could Talk is written by Rella B and is available for purchase on AMAZON. Rella B.s work was previous featured on the podcast with the MAMA I GOT A DOLLAR - LISTEN HERE episode.
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Buckley the duckling and his feathery friends are excited for recess and to try a new swing set. To their disappointment, their teacher - Miss Ducky advises the class that they can't go outside for recess as its too hot. Buckley doesn't waste any time and invites his classmates to turn indoor recess which they're all dreading into a fun fort-building adventure. But do they have enough time to clean up before recess is done? Tune in to the full episode to find out. Buckley Goes to School is written by Vix Browne and is available for purchase on AMAZON.
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Individuality. What does that even mean to a kid? Well, lucky for us, in this episode we get to explore individuality with our leading gal - Jane. In Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality written by Jennifer Nestor we meet young Jane who is a curious kid but somehow doesn't feel like she fits in. One day, as she is on her way to school on the school bus, Jane gets enchanted by a day dream in which she escapes to the Jungle of Individuality. In the jungle, Jane meets some new friends who give her some excellent pointers on how to embrace individuality. Listen in to the full episode. Make sure to subscribe on YOUTUBE and check out the physical book that is available for purchase on AMAZON.
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation when someone is not being very nice to you? Do you return their energy by being not so nice yourself? Or do you take another path of love and kindness? In this episode, I read Azalea written by Ashanti Reese. This powerful story introduces us to a beautiful five petalled flower named Azalea. Azalea gets moved to a different garden from her home garden where she meets other flowers who have less then 5 petals and aren't treating Azalea too kindly. Azalea leans into their struggles by showing kindness and love to the other flowers and Azalea helps restore beauty in the new garden. Listen in to the full story and make sure to check out the physical book which is available on AMAZON.
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Is it hard to be yourself all the time? What if you want to fit in? Does that mean you have to change who you are? In today's book The Puzzle Piece written by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez we explore that very topic. In the author's words:
"The Puzzle Piece guides children as they imagine that the world is a gigantic puzzle and that they are unique pieces in that puzzle. The book explains what it might feel like to change ourselves to fit in versus staying true to ourselves. Readers are encouraged to listen to their intuition, to find their space in the puzzle, and to be able to contribute their unique gifts to our world."
Listen in to the full episode and make sure to check out the physical book on AMAZON.
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How fun would it be to go to the farm with your best friend and hang out with all of the farm animals? Our story delivers just that! In the book Alexa and Pup Go To The Farm written by Lee Matson we meet a girl named Alexa and her best bud Pup. Hand in paw they venture to the farm. In the author's words: "Mooing cows and knitting sheep, flapping ducks and goats that leap, Alexa and Pup, the best of friends, will there be a surprise at the end? This charming children’s story is sure to delight and surprise." Listen in to the full story and make sure to check out the physical book on Amazon UK and Amazon U.S.A.
This episode is especially helpful for children who are just learning their farm animals and are practicing making the animal's sounds.
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Have you ever tried something and didn't success on the first try? What did you do? Did you give up? Or did you just your mindset and persevered? Thats what our story is about today. In Dolly's Doodle Dreams: An Interactive Tale of Perseverance and Mindset written by Melissa Eastin we meet a happy pup named Dolly. Dolly's challenge is to go for a nice walk with her family without pulling and dragging the leash. Seems simple, but Dolly needs some help and guidance. Listen in to them all story and make sure to pause at reflection points and let your little one answer the questions and help dolly adjust her mindset. Also, check out the physical book that is available HERE.
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Whiskers is back on the show in Whiskers' Farm Adventure written by Shana Gorian. Whiskers appeared on the show before in Whiskers Finds His Luck which you can listen to HERE
In Whiskers' Farm Adventure, Whiskers decides that farm life is the same ol, same ol, so he ventures out into the meadow. A little does Whiskers realize of how dangerous and scary it is outside the farm and he misses the comfort of his farm life and his farm animal friends. Listen in to the full story of Whiskers' Farm Adventure and make sure to grab a copy of the book HERE.
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Can French Buldogs Swim? Here is what the author, Laurie Trumble-Davis of Unsinkable Gus Davis has to say about the book:
"Gus Davis is a French bulldog who thinks he can do anything—even swim. Bean is Gus’s human best friend who thinks bulldogs aren’t designed for the water.
Who is right?
It turns out, they both are!
All it takes is a persistent bulldog and a creative human friend to prove that, with a little practice and adaptation, anything is possible. The Unsinkable Gus Davis is a playful story about figuring things out, staying safe around water, and laughing along the way!"
Listen in to the full episode and make sure to check out the physical book HERE.
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