Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLC
by Avant-garde Books, LLC
Listening is the first essential language skill that humans use to learn. Babies and very young children cannot read, write, or speak, but by "hearing" rich vocabulary, they are later able to reproduce language structure and vocabulary in speaking and in writing. The infant brain is developing rapidly and it is critical that intellectual stimulation is nurtured. The truth is that children cannot produce what they have not heard and/or seen. Reading is critical to their language development and this is why the Avant-garde Books Team has created this special and engaging podcast.
Episodes
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It's Time to Learn about the "SP" Sound!
Watch this video on YouTube. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppVZeqfcHk0🎉This interactive, educational video teaches young learners about the "SP" sound. It contains vibrant pictures and words with large letters. It's perfect for preschoolers and for people who are...
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It's Story Time! We Are Water Protectors by Carol Lindstrom and Michaela Goade (Illustrator)
Watch and listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aK5D3lpV5S8?si=iN0nPjOsz_BHlDVC From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and...
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Quack! Quack! Let's Learn about Ducks!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6xP1ZqsjYnk?si=CfEtt7Qp8m8loJJNThis educational video for children includes information about ducks with vibrant, cartoonized images. #ducks #ducklings #educationalvideo #educationalcontent #educationalvideosforchildren #educationalvideosforkids...
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Let's Learn about Rabbits!
Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a3Mi5C9P3Tg?si=y39zabZ6lWG5lgPfThis educational video includes information about rabbits. It includes a mix of cartoonized images and real pictures of rabbits. #educationalvideoforchildren #educationalvideo #educationalvideosforkids #rabbits #animals
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Let's Learn about Multiplication with the Number 1!
Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7gfgXt6w6lM?si=QqIOXfb2XN-gKyG7This educational video includes a short, interactive lesson on multiplication with the number one. #educationalvideo #educationalvideosforkids #mathematics #multiplication #multiplicationofnumbers #multiplicationfacts
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It's Story Time! Mahognilocks and The Three Bears
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-oLZIdXm7AQThis is a classic tale with a twist. What happens to a family of bears when they leave the house to take a walk? #storytime #storytimeforchildren #storytimeforkids #readaloud #readaloudtochildren
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Let's Learn about the World's Most Popular Sport, Soccer!
Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p7hm9fJEheo?si=yQIMFzKqQN5Ul2bk Do you play soccer? What's your favorite team? This educational video for children teaches about the world's most popular sport, soccer. It also includes information the FIFA World Cup and short biographies of three of...
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Let's Learn about Quiet Tree Dwellers: Koala Bears!
Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A53vrCxpEbUThis educational video includes information about koalas as well as vibrant images for children. Get an educational learning pack (best for grades 3 - 4) which includes informational text with images, reading comprehension...
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Happy Freedom Day 2026! Happy Juneteenth!
Watch our special video about Juneteenth. Thank you for SUBSCRIBING to our YouTube channel: Happy Freedom Day 2026! Happy Juneteenth!On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, officially establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. This educational...
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The Library Bus by Bahram Rahman and Gabrielle Grimard (Illustrator)
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxaHgfTbzvIAuthor Bahram Rahman grew up in Afghanistan during years of civil war and the restrictive Taliban regime of 1996-2001. He wrote "The Library Bus" to tell new generations about the struggles of women who,...
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Let's Learn about Amazing Travelers: Monarch Butterflies! #educationalvideoforchildren
Watch this video on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQwAcSayvRs This educational video about monarch butterflies includes vibrant images and an interactive comprehension assessment at the end. Get a lesson (for children in grades 2 - 3) with informational text, beautiful...
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It's Story Time! "Each Kindness" by Jacqueline Woodson and E. B. Lewis (Illustrator)
Visit our YouTube channel to watch this story: https://youtu.be/98rnPosDMnk?si=knNr0PcMmgUfBDeU This unforgettable book is written and illustrated by the award-winning team that created The Other Side and the Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon. With its powerful anti-bullying message and...
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Let's learn about the "AR" sound! #phonics #phonicsforchildren
Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yLHbZpNfRR0?si=F2vLNuPyC9feAB3B🎉Empower children with this interactive, educational video on the "AR" sound. Get lists of words and activities about the "AR" sound. https://www.well-preparedteachers.com...This interactive, educational video teaches...
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What happens during spring? #educationalvideo
Watch this video on our educational YouTube channel. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8qmJOnkt6ELearn about spring, the season of new life, color, and change. It’s a great time to notice nature waking up and to spend time outside exploring....
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Jambo Means Hello (1974) by Muriel Feelings and Tom Feelings (Illustrator)
Don't Forget to SUBSCRIBE. Thank you! https://youtu.be/GvyL-4WTk8g?si=KP36rRDywEpHxdC0"Jambo Means Hello" introduces children to the Swahili alphabet with helpful pronunciation keys, while presenting East African culture and lifestyles through an easy-to-understand narrative and vivid...
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It's Story Time! "A Letter to Amy" by Ezra Jack Keats
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our educational YOUTUBE channel! https://youtu.be/FuUE-jppZDk?si=4CNSw5JyUwhZ3o7KGenerations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats's award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983) was the…
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Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money by Emily Jenkins and G. Brian Karas
WATCH on our educational YOUTUBE channel:https://youtu.be/WfzBHhtgsto?si=gnp_B5HMEn-WGCsXA lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have, selling lemonade and limeade--and also lemon-limeade. With a catchy refrain (Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LIMEADE! Lemon...
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What Is Dyslexia?
SUBSCRIBE to our educational YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erHri34WIG4 Did you know that writer Agatha Christie, artist Leonardo Da Vinci, and mathematician Albert Einstein had dyslexia? George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars has dyslexia, and it has not stopped him from being...
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It's Story Time! The Magician's Hat by Malcolm Mitchell and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)
SUBSCRIBE to our educational YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/smGA6OEXBWw?si=dFaHE_MyvHyqsoutSuper Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell presents the story of a magician who reveals an awe-inspiring treasure from his bag of tricks -- books that make every kid's dream come…
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Better Than A Touchdown by Jalen Hurts and Nneka Myers (Illustrator)
Subscribe to our educational YouTube channel!https://youtu.be/LyHDxAg1lh4?si=ptLK9-0_cq1PR5nq Jalen is so excited for the new school year because this is the year he’ll finally get to try out for the football team! But when he arrives at school, he learns the unthinkable—that the football team…
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Let's Learn about the "STR" Sound! #phonics #phonicsforchildren
Watch on YOUTUBE and SUBSCRIBE: https://youtu.be/DPHFrrSJQ-g?si=x46zGhdLzAbbsLNg Get a list of words with the "STR" sound! https://avantgardebooks.net/shop/ols/products/the-str-sound-lists-of-words-best-for-ages-1---6-and-esol-classrooms This educational video teaches young learners about the…
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Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating and Marta Álvarez Miguéns (Illustrator)
SUBSCRIBE to our educational YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRqbhv3E8fg (Women's History Month) It's Story Time! Listen to the amazing story of marine biologist, Dr. Eugenie Clark (1922 - 2015). The biography is taken from the book, Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie…
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The Long "OO" Sound!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xfxwu06omU8?si=FEgNYblMeOK1kfcSThis (remastered) educational video teaches young learners about the long "oo" sound. It contains vibrant pictures and words with large letters. Get the activity packet for the long "oo" sound!...
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(Women's History Month) The Story of Mary Fields aka "Stagecoach Mary" (c. 1832 - 1914)
Subscribe to our education YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziALearn more about Mary Fields aka "Stagecoach Mary" by Shelby Amspacher; Intern, Department of Education and Visitor Services (2020)https://postalmuseum.si.edu/stagecoach-mary-fieldsStanding six…
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(Women's History Month) Annette Kellerman: The Mermaid Queen
To watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6NmTx2pSLk This educational video is about Annette Kellerman, also known as "The Mermaid Queen". The biography was taken from the book: Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels by Linda Skeers and Livi…
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Let's Learn about American Football! #football #americanfootball
SUBSCRIBE to our educational YOUTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA This educational video is about American football. American football is a high-contact, strategic team sport played with an oval-shaped ball on a 100-yard field. Two teams of 11 players compete…
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Let's Learn about Poet, Playwright, and Social Activist, Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967)!
THANK YOU for learning with us! Please like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our educational YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziAThis biographical video is about James Mercer Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967) who was a prolific, renowned poet, social activist, and...
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Remembering Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 - 1968)!
To watch the video, go to our YouTube channel: (1) Literacy and Learning with Avant-garde Books - YouTubeSUBSCRIBE. Thank you!Most of the content for this video commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was taken from the book, "Black Heroes: 51 Inspiring People from…
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It's Story Time! The Invisible Princess (1999) by Faith Ringgold
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n2oJBJyKHgThe hardcover edition of "The Invisible Princess" by renowned artist and educator, Faith Ringgold was published on this day in 1998. In 1999, the paperback was released. Born as a slave, a beautiful princess was made invisible by the...
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(Native American Heritage Month) "The Journey of Falling Star" #nativeamericanstories
Watch the video on YouTube: (Native American Heritage Month) "The Journey of Falling Star" #nativeamericanstoriesThe Avant-garde Books team is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by reading stories from Native American cultures. "The Journey of Falling Star" comes from the book, Inspiring...
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Native American Stories: "Echoes of the Canyon" by Ahoy Publishing
Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smYxFdfqToQ"Echoes of the Canyon" is story taken from the book: Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids (2024) by Ahoy Publishing. It chronicles the journey of Whispering Wind, a young girl who finds courage and an appreciation of her...
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"The World of Ice" (2022) by Tom Pecore Weso
Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_L3rlKEUc8 "The World of Ice" is the first story in the book, Native American Stories for Kids: 12 Traditional Stories from Indigenous Tribes across North America by Tom Pecore Weso and Illustrated by Gloria FelixIt is traditional myth...
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It's Story Time! "You Come from Greatness" by Sara Chinakwe and Ken Daley, Illustrator
Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU! A young boy learns that he is walking in the footsteps of greatness through a vibrant, lyrical retelling of Black history—both a love letter to Black children and an anthem empowering them…
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Jayden's Impossible Garden (2021) by Melinda Gangal and Ken Daley (Illustrator)
To see some of the images from the book, go to our educational YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA Description: Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in…
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(Audio Only) "It Starts with Me!" by Dr. Bernice A. King, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, and Zoe Ranucci (Illustrator)
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our educational YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA "It Starts With Me!" is a heartwarming children’s book that follows the inspiring journey of Amora, a young girl who embraces kindness, courage, and connection. #storytime...
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It's Story Time! "Echo and Narcissus" Adapted by Jan Meyer (2007)
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4FBjKqMEHU"Echo and Narcissus" is a timeless story of the tragic consequences of unrequited love. #storytime #readaloud
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Let's Learn about the "SL" Sound! #phonics #alphabet #blends #consonantsounds #consonantblends
WATCH this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTql2ipY_CMThis empowering educational video focuses on the "SL" sound/blend. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that...
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(Audio Only) Ty's Travels: Camp-Out! by Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata (Illustrator)
THANK YOU for subscribing to our educational YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@avantgardebooksCelebrate Ty’s vivid imagination! Nonstop rain dampens the family’s plans to go camping. But with a boost from Ty, the Camp-Out comes out just fine! Rhythmic text, vibrant art, family love, and...
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Let's Learn about Baseball Legend, Roberto Clemente (1934 - 1972)!
This educational video for kids is about baseball legend and philanthropist, Roberto Clemente who was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico in 1934. Clemente spent his entire professional career with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1955 - 1972). He was the first Hispanic baseball player to be inducted in the...
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Let's Learn about the "CL" Sound!
To watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPYfqNhs73Y This engaging educational video focuses on the "CL" sound/blend. It is perfect for young learners because it includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the...
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Let's Learn about the "DR" Sound!
You can watch this video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lLz_3EG_N8This empowering educational video focuses on the "dr" sound/blend. It is perfect for young learners because it includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the...
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The Prince of Egypt by Jane Yolen and Michael Koelsch (Illustrator)
In timeless prose, Jane Yolen shares the story of Moses, "The Prince of Egypt". In the divided land of Egypt some are masters and the rest are slaves, While the queen and her handmaidens bathe in the water gardens, the Hebrews toil under the hot sun, building a great empire. Pharaoh's sons race...
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(Audio Only) Ty's Travels: Lab Magic by Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata (Illustrator)
Check out our educational YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@avantgardebooks Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Lab Magic, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. Science exploration, imagination, and play...
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Happy MLK Day 2025! 15 Empowering Quotes by the Iconic Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
To watch this video, go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA This video includes 15 empowering quotes by iconic civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 -1968).
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It's Story Time! (Audio) Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts by Ruby Bridges and John Jay Cabuay (Illustrator)
Here's our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA "Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts" is a compilation of letters from concerned young students about today's issues, including bullying, climate change, gun violence, and racism. Reading Ruby's intuitive and…
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Let's Learn about James "Jimmy" Carter, II (1924 -2024), the 39th U. S. President! #jimmycarter
Watch on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA This educational video for children features pictures and information about the 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, humanitarian, husband for 77 years, and father, James "Jimmy"...
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Let's Learn about the "FR" Sound! #phonics #phonicsounds #blends #consonantsblends #alphabet
Watch this educational video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUvVB5xKLNU SUBSCRIBE please. This empowering educational video focuses on the "fr" sound/blend. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the...
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Let's Learn about Kwanzaa! #Kwanzaa #Kwanzaa2024 #holidaycelebrations
You can watch this video on YouTube. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctuIy441XoQ Kwanzaa is a week-long, cultural celebration that starts December 26th and ends January 1st. During Kwanzaa, people light candles on a kinara. There are three red candles, one black candle, and…
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(Audio only) Let's Learn about the "BR" Sound! #phonics #blends #consonantblends #alphabet
Watch this video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH1xiHkjxBs This empowering educational video focuses on the "BR" sound/blend. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is...
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(Educational Video) Let's Learn about the "gr" Sound/Blend! #phonics #blends #consonantblends
Watch on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7_b6T6cB5s SUBSCRIBE. This empowering educational video focuses on the "gr" sound/blend. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive, and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is...
About this show
Listening is the first essential language skill that humans use to learn. Babies and very young children cannot read, write, or speak, but by "hearing" rich vocabulary, they are later able to reproduce language structure and vocabulary in speaking and in writing. The infant brain is developing rapidly and it is critical that intellectual stimulation is nurtured. The truth is that children cannot produce what they have not heard and/or seen. Reading is critical to their language development and this is why the Avant-garde Books Team has created this special and engaging podcast.
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