Beloved Children’s Books

Destiny Carter

I am going to read these books as though I were reading to my students. Each episode will be around ten minutes. I hope that you enjoy listening and sharing these stories with your family!

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20 episodes
Updated Oct 3, 2023

Episodes20

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Junie B. Jones Boo… and I Mean It! by: Barbara Park
It’s Halloween! Only Junie B Jones is afraid to go trick-or-treating. Cause what if witches are really real? And what if pumpkins with sharp teeth can eat your feet? And don’t even get her started on candy corn. What is Junie B supposed to do? She’ll have to find a costume that can out-scare even the creepiest competition!
Oct 3, 2023 · 52 min
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by: Eric Carle
A small caterpillar’s journey from an egg to a butterfly!
Aug 10, 2023 · 3 min
Interview With Michael Dow
In this episode, I spoke with Michael Dow about the book that his team is kickstarting called Nurse Dorothea- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nurseflorence/ground-breaking-mental-health-series-for-kids?ref=discovery&term=Nurse I hope that you will check out that kickstarter book and that you also look into the Nurse Florence series that he already has out - Nurse Florence®, How Do Our Fingernails Grow? https://a.co/d/eYgwrLj
Aug 1, 2023 · 13 min
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by: Barbara Park
It’s the first day of kindergarten! Only Junie B. Jones does not want to ride school bus home. That’s because it smells on the bus. Plus also, there are meanies on the bus who might pour chocolate milk on your head. In fact, Junie B is so scared of the school bus that when it’s time to go home… She doesn’t.
Jul 17, 2023 · 46 min
Tad and Dad by: David Ezra Stein
Little Tad’s love for his loud, talented dad know no bounds!
Jun 18, 2023 · 6 min
Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl by: Barbara Park
It’s kindergarten graduation! All the children in room nine are excited when they get their bright white graduation gowns. Mrs. says to keep them in their boxes until the big day. But Junie B Jones just can’t help herself. Then-uh oh!-an accident happens! Can Junie B. fix things? Or will graduation be a spotty dotty disaster?
Jun 6, 2023 · 44 min
Arthur, Clean Your Room! By: Marc Brown
When Arthur’s mom sees a large mess in his room, she insists that he has a garage sale. Unfortunately, for his mom, it doesn’t turn out the way she expected.
Jun 2, 2023 · 5 min
Junie B. Jones Toothless Wonder by: Barbara Park
Junie B Jones has a loose tooth! Only uh-oh, Junie B. is not actually that thrilled. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse… What’s with all this tooth fairy business, anyway? Like, who is this woman, really? And what does she do with all those used teeth? It’s up to Junie B., toothless, wonder, to find out!
May 13, 2023 · 53 min
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed by Barbara Park
There’s no such thing as monsters. That’s what mother says. So why is there monster drool on Junie B Jones’s pillowcase? What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right and there really is a monster under her bed? If Junie B goes to sleep, the monster might think her piggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages! Junie B must get rid of the monster. Only, how?
Apr 26, 2023 · 39 min
I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know by: Leslie Odom, Jr. & Nicolette Robinson
I love you more than you’ll ever know. You take my hand and then OFF WE GO! Day by day, as I watch you grow, I love you more than you’ll ever know… I love you so.
Apr 18, 2023 · 3 min
What Does Little Crocodile Say At The Beach by: Eva Montanari
A little crocodile experiences the highs and lows of a day at the beach in this colorful book of sounds.
Apr 17, 2023 · 3 min
Junie B. Jones Dumb Bunny by: Barbara Park
It’s an Easter egg-stravaganza! Lucille is having an Easter egg hunt at her richie mansion! Only here’s the problem. How did Junie B Jones get stuck wearing a dumb bunny suit? And how can she find eggs when she’s tripping over her big rabbit feet? Will Junie B. end up with egg on her face? Or will the day deliver some un-egg-spected surprises?
Apr 6, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night? By: Brianna Caplan Sayres
Have you ever wondered what little trains do when it’s time for bed?
Mar 11, 2023 · 3 min
Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy by: Barbara Park
What’s the bestest job ever? Being a beauty shop guy, that’s what! And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But first she needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunny slippers. And her dog. And maybe even… Herself? Is Junie B. being on her way to a great career? Or the worst hair day ever?
Feb 22, 2023 · 39 min
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren by: Barbara Park
There’s a new boy in kindergarten, and guess what? He’s the handsomest guy Junie B Jones has ever seen! She and Lucille and that Grace all want him for a boyfriend. Only he thinks Junie B is a nutball. So how is she supposed to get that boy to love her?
Feb 1, 2023 · 39 min
I’ll Love You Till The Cows Come Home by: Kathryn Cristaldi
Love knows no bounds in this tender and funny lullaby. This is the perfect read aloud for curling up with your little one at bedtime or anytime you want to express just how much you love them!
Jan 27, 2023 · 3 min
Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy by: Barbara Park
There’s going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that’s the only kind of pet Junie B has. If mother and daddy won’t buy her a new pet, she will just have to find one. Like maybe a jar of ants. Or a wiggly worm. Or - could it be – something better?
Jan 18, 2023 · 38 min
Where The Wild Things Are by: Maurice Sendak
Max was the king of the wild things, but in the end he had to come back to the people he loved.
Jan 10, 2023 · 4 min
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by: Barbara Park
It’s pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. Jones finds out that her new baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on pet day.
Dec 28, 2022 · 47 min
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by: Clement C. Moore
This classic Christmas poem tells the story of the the quiet events happening while we sleep on Christmas Eve.
Dec 24, 2022 · 5 min

Beloved Children’s Books

Junie B. Jones Boo… and I Mean It! by: Barbara Park

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by: Eric Carle

Interview With Michael Dow

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by: Barbara Park

Tad and Dad by: David Ezra Stein

Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl by: Barbara Park

Arthur, Clean Your Room! By: Marc Brown

Junie B. Jones Toothless Wonder by: Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed by Barbara Park

I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know by: Leslie Odom, Jr. & Nicolette Robinson

What Does Little Crocodile Say At The Beach by: Eva Montanari

Junie B. Jones Dumb Bunny by: Barbara Park

Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night? By: Brianna Caplan Sayres

Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy by: Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren by: Barbara Park

I’ll Love You Till The Cows Come Home by: Kathryn Cristaldi

Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy by: Barbara Park

Where The Wild Things Are by: Maurice Sendak

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by: Barbara Park

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by: Clement C. Moore