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Sonni Reading Project
by Sonni Reading Project
Growing up we had family who poured into our lives. One of our aunts, Evelyn, read to us a lot. We believe that her dedication to early childhood learning gave us an edge in life. Hearing stories that piqued our imagination formed the women we are today. We have read to our own children, nephews, nieces and grandchildren over the years. But, in the midst of a pandemic, two sisters decided to share this joy of stories and reading with children everywhere.“Our hope is that a busy parent, grandparent, babysitter or teacher will click on our podcast or video…and let us do the reading.” Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonni-reading-project/support
Episodes
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HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE - ANTHONY'S GOAL
Anthony's hockey team has battled its way to the championship, but his opponents keep using racist insults to throw him off his game. Even when he brings his best, some players try to tell him that he doesn't belong. Can Anthony overcome the everyday micro-aggressions, stereotyping, and racism he...
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PARKER LOOKS UP - An Extraordinary Moment
Written by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry Illustrated by Brittany Jackson I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY.
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A Halloween Scare In Florida
Written by Eric James Illustrated by Marina Le Ray I DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY
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OUR FAMILY LOVES BASKETBALL!
A story about Josiah and his family's love of watching college basketball, professional basketball, but also playing basketball together. I OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY
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¡FIESTA!
Horns, airplanes, and tops. Whistles, gum, and rings. What should the children choose? And what will they do with all the things they buy? Open this book to find out and to count with them -- in English and in Spanish. It's easy!
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THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
Prince Patrick wants to marry a real princess but they're not easy to find. Still anything is possible with the help of a cousin, a witch and a pea. This delightful retelling of the classic tale is part of Series One of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, written for children just starting to read.
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ZARA'S BIG MESSY DAY (THAT TURNED OUT OKAY)
Young readers will join Zara, a clever,'s responsible, and sometimes anxious seven-year-old girl, in learning a fun .and simple breathing exercise to help them mindfully manage their big messy emotions and find peace and calm in any situation. (GOOGLE)
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DAISY'S GRANDMA LOVES TO CROCHET
Daisy's Grandma loves to crochet...what will she make Daisy today? An easy to read picture book from Daisy Farm Crafts, perfect for children who have a grandma that loves to crochet!
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The Very Bad Bunny
Because he's constantly spilling or breaking things, P.J. Funnybunny's family thinks he's the worst bunny ever--until his cousin Binky comes to visit and shows them what naughty really means.
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Silverlicious
When Pinkalicious loses a tooth, it's not just any tooth—it's her sweet tooth! Suddenly candy no longer tastes sweet! With her pinkatastic pen, Pinkalicious writes a note to the Tooth Fairy and tucks it under her pillow... only to hear from Cupid, the Easter Bunny, and a Christmas elf instead. It...
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POLAR BEAR, POLAR BEAR, WHAT DO YOU HEAR?
What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child? Lots of noise! Children will chant the rhythmic words. They'll make the sounds the animals make. And they'll pretend to be the zoo animals featured in the book-- look at the last page! Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle are two of the...
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THE RAINBOW FISH
BY: MARCUS PFISTER The Rainbow Fish is a children's picture book drawn and written by Swiss author and illustrator, Marcus Pfister, and translated into English by J. Alison James. The book is best known for its message about selfishness and sharing and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the...
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BUDDY MANATEE
BUDDY MANATEE is written and illustrated by Panama City, Florida author Tim Thomas, and is an environmentally correct children's book, of a young manatee (Buddy) who becomes injured in one of Florida's springs. The story depicts how Buddy is rescued, rehabilitated and released back in to the wild.
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THE INCREDIBLES
By Disney/Pixar, Published by: Publications International, Ltd
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MY DADDY AND I
In only about 200 words, author P.K. Hallinan expresses the loving relationship between child and father. With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, the book is sure to become a storytime favorite. (Amazon)
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ASKING FOR HELP
Do you ever feel anxiety? Do you know how and when it is triggered? Did you know its normal to be fearful of asking for help? Anxiety can strike at any time, no matter your age or social standing. It can leave its mark on every part of your life. Asking For Help, explains to kids how reaching out...
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I'M NOT GOING TO GET UP TODAY!
NOTHING is getting the young hero of this easy-reader out of bed—not an alarm clock, roosters, barking dogs, the police, the news media, or the United States Marines! With illustrations by beloved New Yorker cartoonist James Stevenson—and a plot that children and adults can relate to—this is a...
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CAILLOU: TRAINING WHEELS
Caillou would like to remove the training wheels on his bike, but he soon learns that there is a proper time for everything.
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Pete The Cat: The Big Easter Adventure
Author and artist James Dean brings us along for a hippity-hoppity Easter adventure with the coolest cat around: Pete! When Pete wakes up Easter morning, ready to check out his basket of goodies, he discovers the Easter Bunny needs a little extra help. Our favorite groovy blue cat puts on his…
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: EASTER STORY
The Bear cubs and Papa are candy-crazy this Easter! But Mama, with help from Papa, tells the cubs about Jesus' resurrection and shows them that salvation is much sweeter than candy. Includes a colorful sticker set.
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A Witch Lives Under My Bed...And It's Not That Bad!
A Witch Lives Under my bed and it's not that Bad! comes from the author's primordial terror of witches, and like most children, the dreaded non-specific THING under the bed. So, why not turn that on its head, with humor and heart? With cute and quirky illustrations, and humor that will appeal to...
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THE VERY FIRST AMERICANS
Long before Columbus landed in America, hundreds of groups of people had already made their homes here. You may have heard of some of them—like the Sioux, Hopi, and Seminole. But where did they live? What did they eat? How did they have fun? And where are they today? From coast to coast, learn…
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THE MAGIC HOCKEY STICK
Inspired by a real event, this is the fictional tale of a little girl whose parents win Wayne Gretzky's hockey stick at an auction. When thechild begins to play with it, she becomes her team's star. Meanwhile,"The Great One" goes into the greatest slump of his career. Realizing he needs the stick...
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INKY THE OCTOPUS
Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the ocean! Based on a true story, Inky the Octopus: Bound for Glory chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape to freedom in the open ocean! (Amazon)
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THE TOOTH BOOK
Teeth--they come in handy when you chew or smile! In Dr. Seuss's hilarious ode to teeth, little ones will laugh out loud as they find out all the things teeth can do and how to take care of them so they last a lifetime!
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I LOVE YOU WHEREVER YOU ARE
This story beautifully captures the timeless love shared between a big person and a little person.
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THE FOOT BOOK
The Foot Book is a children's book written by Dr. Seuss and first published in 1968, “And renewed in 1996” The Foot Book is intended for young children, and it seeks to convey the concept of opposites through depictions of different kinds of feet. Wikipedia
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LITTLE LEADERS BOLD WOMEN IN BLACK HISTORY - MAYA ANGELOU
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is the debut book from Vashti Harrison. Based on her popular Instagram posts from Black History Month 2017 it features 40 biographies of African American women that helped shape history. It is a 96-page paper over board book published by Little Brown...
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GOODNIGHT HOCKEY
A young fan cheers on his hometown hockey team, and then returns home to snuggle into bed. From the first puck drop to the final buzzer, Goodnight Hockey will have every hockey fan cheering
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HEATHER HAS TWO MOMMIES
First published in 1989, Heather Has Two Mommies is a children's book written by Lesléa Newman with illustrations by Diana Souza. This ground-breaking novel was one of the first pieces of LGBTQ children's literature to garner broad attention. (Wikipedia)
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A IS FOR AWESOME! 23 ICONIC WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
Why stick with plain old A, B, C when you can have Amelia, Malala, Tina, Ruth, all the way to eXtraordinary You―and the Zillion of adventures you will go on? Instagram superstar Eva Chen, author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is back with an alphabet board book depicting feminist icons…
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RILEY CAN BE ANYTHING
The inspiring rhyming story follows Riley as he discovers some of the wonderful things he can do when he grows up. With the help of his big cousin Joe, Riley is taken on a series of imaginative journeys that allow him to realize he can be anything he wants to be. (Amazon)
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LOVE
By Giles Andreae Illustrated By Guy Parker-Rees Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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MUGGINS
By Pam Bull. Illustrated By Beth Norling Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey
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PRINCESS BELLA STARTS K-5
By Shaharazad Byrd Illustrated By Andre Sullivan Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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THE CAT IN THE HAT COMES BACK!
By Dr Suess Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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PANDITA AND THE PANDEMIC
Written By Jessica Chu-A-Kong Illustrated By Noor Moiz Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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WINGS ON THINGS
By Marc Brown Published By Random House, New York Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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IT'S HOCKEY TIME, FRANKLIN!
By Charles M. Schulz Adapted By Jason Cooper Illustrated By Scott Jeralds Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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LITTLE LEGENDS EXCEPTIONAL MEN IN BLACK HISTORY - LANGSTON HUGHES
Written By Vashti Harrison With Kwesi Johnson Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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WHAT IS THE SUPER BOWL?
Written By Dina Anastasio Illustrated By David Groff Read By Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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THE LITTLE BABY SNOOGLE-FLEEJER
Author: Jimmy Carter Illustrator: Amy Carter Read By: Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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The Little Red Hen
Published by: Parragon Books, Ltd and Cottage Door Press, LLC Illustrated by: Victoria Assanelli Read by: Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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PINOCCHIO
Published by: Parragon Books, LTD and Cottage Door Press, LLC Illustrated by: Deborah Allwright Read by: Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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THE STORY OF FERDINAND
Author: Munro Leaf Illustrated by: Robert Lawson Read by: Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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Harold and the Purple Crayon
Author: Crockett Johnson Read by: Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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Pirate Pete's Sea Adventure
Published by: The Clever Factory, Inc. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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TREASURES FROM HEAVEN
Author: Leslie L. Jackson Read By: Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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PLACES WE HAVE NEVER BEEN
Written by Lauren Ranalli Illustrated by Emily Siwek Read by Sonya Bryson-Kirksey I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS STORY OR BOOK
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A Very Special Snowflake
Author: Don Hoffman. Illustrations: Todd Dakins. Read by Sonya Bryson-Kirksey
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Growing up we had family who poured into our lives. One of our aunts, Evelyn, read to us a lot. We believe that her dedication to early childhood learning gave us an edge in life. Hearing stories that piqued our imagination formed the women we are today. We have read to our own children, nephews, nieces and grandchildren over the years. But, in the midst of a pandemic, two sisters decided to share this joy of stories and reading with children everywhere.“Our hope is that a busy parent, grandparent, babysitter or teacher will click on our podcast or video…and let us do the reading.” Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonni-reading-project/support
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Growing up we had family who poured into our lives. One of our aunts, Evelyn, read to us a lot. We believe that her dedication to early childhood learning gave us an edge in life. Hearing stories that piqued our imagination formed the women we are today. We have read to our own children, nephews,...
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