Every story here includes a recorded narration — from preschool rhymes to early reader adventures.
When flood waters devastate their town, four children discover that their everyday skills—art, organization, food preparation, and teamwork—can become powerful tools of kindness. This heartwarming kindness story shows how Paige, Lucy, Marco and Jax transform personal...
High in the branches of an old oak tree, a little acorn learns a big lesson from a wise owl. This gentle rhyme teaches little ones the joy of being present and soaking up the sunshine of each new day. High up in a big oak tree,Lived an acorn, small as can be.Sage was...
Of all the pet stories that live on this shelf, this one belongs by the sea. When Karen moves to a new home and feels far from everything familiar, it's her dog Goldie who shows her how to be brave — one careful step at a time. A gentle, rhythmic poem about loyalty,...
Our collection of night time poems continues with this whimsical mountain adventure tale. In mountains high, where mist does swirl, lived Maggie, a brave and curious girl whose friendship with Churro the llama leads to a heartwarming journey of responsibility...
Scott and his yellow Lab, Sunny, do everything together — exploring the woods, chasing squirrels, and getting gloriously muddy. But when a dog competition tests their bond, Scott discovers something his grandfather knew all along. This story about a pet and her boy is...
Mia loves playing dress-up, but a mysterious talking mirror sends her on a quest to find her true reflection. This is one of those gentle story poems that teaches little ones that the most beautiful thing they can wear is a smile. In a town not far from here,Lived a...
Jamie thinks a new app will make her famous, but instead, it challenges her to put down the phone and live in the moment. This modern take on coming of age stories explores the pressure of social media and the joy of finding your true self offline. Jamie's thumb...
Witness the wonder of Smoky Mountain elk through a child's eyes in this heartwarming tale. Little Willow, daughter of dedicated park rangers, experiences the magical moment when these magnificent creatures return to their ancestral lands after decades of absence. In...
Set among the misty peaks and hidden trails of stories of Appalachia, follow twelve-year-old Maggie as she embarks on a dangerous journey with only her favorite llama, Churro, by her side to prove she can help save the family’s mountain lodge. Chapter One: Maggie and...
Stories with rhyming words bring a musical quality to bedtime that children love. Join Elizabeth and Mary Ann Ogle as they embark on a springtime adventure from their mountain cabin to discover beautiful wildflowers. In a mountain cabin, cozy and small, Two...
Appalachian stories and mountain wisdom follow sisters as they set out from their cabin to find the rare wild flower, Pink Lady Slippers. They never expect that rising creek waters will test their courage and quick thinking. It was a crisp spring morning in the Smoky...
In this charming story in poem, Helen the wise hen protects Firefly Farm with her watchful ways. When a fox threatens the peaceful nighttime sanctuary, Helen's quiet attentiveness proves more valuable than Hank the rooster's loud crowing. Firefly Farm, a special...