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Storytime for Toddlers

by Spencer Wright

Kids

Casual readings of great children’s books. Familiar recordings open toddlers to engagement and listening. My 2 yr old daughter, Escher, reads along and adds in her comments along the way.Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt

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Episodes

  1. Sleeping Beauty — Christine San Jose

    A retelling if the classic tale, perfect for very young listeners.

  2. Beauty and the Beast — Jan Brett

    A retelling of the classic, wherein kindness, honor, and love overcome shallowness and appearances.

  3. Merry Christmas, Curious George — Margret and H.A. Rey

    A casual Christmas tale about Curious George and his accidental trip.

  4. Cap for Sale — Esphyr Slobodkina

    A tale of a peddler, some monkeys, and their monkey business.

  5. The Itsy Bitsy Spider — Iza Trapani

    An extended telling of the classic nursery rhyme, concluded with a song!

  6. Kalinin and Grakkle — Julie Paschkis

    A helpful but incessant bird forms an unlikely friendship with a stubborn monster.

  7. Corduroy — Don Freeman

    A timeless story of a stuffed bear longing for a home and a little girl longing for a friend.

  8. One Morning in Maine — Robert McCloskey

    A classic homestead tale about a girl named Sal who loses her first tooth.

  9. Learn-a-song — Hey Diddle, Diddle

    A short and sweet sing-a-long of the classic nursery rhyme, led by 2 yr old Escher.

  10. Harriet, You’ll Drive Me Wild! — Mem Fox

    Sometimes Harriet makes mistakes and drives her mother wild! But in the end, they always find space to love one another.

  11. Whose Garden Is It? — Mary Ann Hoberman

    A grandma and her grandchild wonder who owns the local garden. From worms, to rain, sunshine, and moles, they find out that the answer is more complicated than it appears.

  12. Be Quiet, Marina! — Kirsten DeBear

    Marina screams when she’s upset, but this scares her friend, Moira. The two girls learn to get along.

  13. Wabi Sabi — Mark Reibstein

    A cat named Wabi Sabi wanders through Japan, searching for the meaning of her name.

  14. When I Feel Sad — Cornelia Maude Spelman

    A little hamster tells us about sadness, how it feels, and the process of feeling better.

  15. Rhyming Dust Bunnies — Jan Thomas

    Four rhyming dust bunnies play rhyming games while trying to avoid getting cleaned up.

  16. Poor Doreen, A Fishy Tale — Sally Lloyd-Jones

    A foolish fish named Doreen accidentally goes on an adventure after being caught in a trap.

  17. Danielle — Barbara McClintock

    A girl practices her love of drawing and yearns to make her father proud.

About this show

Casual readings of great children’s books. Familiar recordings open toddlers to engagement and listening. My 2 yr old daughter, Escher, reads along and adds in her comments along the way.Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt

Hosted by

Spencer Wright

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Kids Family

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Storytime for Toddlers have?

Storytime for Toddlers has 17 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 11, 2018.

What is Storytime for Toddlers about?

Casual readings of great children’s books. Familiar recordings open toddlers to engagement and listening. My 2 yr old daughter, Escher, reads along and adds in her comments along the way.Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt

How often does Storytime for Toddlers release new episodes?

Storytime for Toddlers publishes a few times a week, based on its 17 episodes since November 2018.

Who hosts Storytime for Toddlers?

Storytime for Toddlers is created and hosted by Spencer Wright.
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