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The Story Tree

by Nina Bricko

Stories, poems, jokes for kids, narrated by storyteller Nina Bricko.Website: www.thestorytree.org

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Episodes

  1. Episode Nineteen: If You Were a Dog

    If You Were a Dog, by Jamie A. Swenson and special sneak peak to Jamie's new book CHIRP! Chipmunk Sings for a Friend. Thank you for this fun joke by our guest Author and Storyteller Jamie A. Swenson! For this episode, Jamie, author and librarian, talks about onomatopoeia and her love for words…

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  2. Episode Eighteen: Who's That I Hear?

    Thank you Phaedra for your joke at the beginning of the episode! Children can’t fall fast asleep when things go “bump” in the night. Is it the wind? The creaking floors? A monster? Or just their imagination? In the delightful new children’s book, Who’s That I Hear?, from award-winning author DJ...

  3. A Special Sneak Peak to a Patron only Mini Series: Sleepy Stories.

    This week is a special sneak peal to a patron only Mini Series: Sleep Stories. Our story today is called Lovey the Butterfly, by Nina B. So get cozy, snuggle deep, and grab your favorite cuddle friend. If you would like access to the entire mini series and other Story Tree Merch, consider…

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  4. Episode Seven: Captain Owen and the Super Kids: Rosie Doesn't Care: OR DOES SHE?

    Today's episode is Part 3 of 3 of Rosie Doesn't Care! Last episode Owen, Simon, and Rosie went to the Amazon rainforest and starred in a Thanksgiving parade! Well… they did in their imaginations, but our little Rosie was still too interested in snacks and naps to play along. Will Rosie continue…

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  5. Episode Six: Captain Owen and the Super Kids: Part 2 Rosie Doesn't Care: Still

    By Nina Bricko Today is Part 2 of 3 of Rosie Doesn't Care! We last followed our friends on two imaginative adventures at the beach and in their backyard! I wonder where we’ll go next? Will Rosie nap the whole time, or will she finally care? Let’s find out! If you or your kiddo would like to…

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  6. Episode Five: Captain Owen and the Super Kids: Rosie Doesn't Care: Part 1

    Today’s story has three special guests! Owen, Simon, and Rosie, our three new patrons! They are a top tier patron, donating $20 a month, this type of patron receives a special story just for them. This week, we are doing a chapter book! Today I will read two chapters and the following chapters…

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  7. Episode 17: In the Wide Awake House

    The smallest noise starts a chain reaction that arouses the dog, whose kerfuffle wakes the baby, that startles the brother until the whole house is up! As Dad and Daddy finally get everyone back into bed, the sun is starting to peak when Sister announces, “Good morning!” Season 2 starts with a…

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  8. Episode Sixteen: Mary Had A Little Lab

    about: Mary is an enterprising young inventor. She wants a pet, but it isn’t one she can easily buy…so she makes one with the Sheepinator! Mary’s pet sheep and her new invention make her popular with her classmates. But when she starts making sheep for her new friends, things go hilariously awry....

  9. Episode Fifteen: The Princess and the Petri Dish

    Pippa isn't your usual princess. She prefers petri dishes to perfecting her curtseying. And when she realizes that she doesn't like peas, she gets a bright idea that consumes her and almost the whole kingdom. With permission from Albert Whitman & Company Music by Roa Music ▶Youtube →...

  10. Episode Fourteen: Tales from the WISH ZONE; Part 4

    This is our final episode featuring stories written for kids by kids, original tales from a book of collections called Tales from the Wish Zone! Published by Flying Ketchup Press. Flying Ketchup Press is having another short story contest for Kids, so if you have written a story, submit it! See...

  11. Episode Thirteen: TALES FROM THE WISH ZONE; Part 3

    In this four part series, we continue to read from TALES FROM THE WISH ZONE, stories for kids by kids. This week we have a zany story about a genie from a snapple bottle and a dystopian tale about books being made illegal. I love this creativity. "DON’T TRUST A GENIE" by Aravah Chaiken, Age 11 is...

  12. Episode Twelve: TALES FROM THE WISH ZONE, Part 2

    For the month of June, we will be reading from a book of short stories called Tales from The Wish Zone, stories for kids by kids, published by Flying Kethchup Press. This episode features two stories "Alien Ate My Homework", by Layton Edward Kelly, age 9 and "ZONDRAK" by Benjamin Gardner, Age 11....

  13. Episode Eleven: Tales from the Wish Zone, Part 1

    For the month of June, I will be reading from a book of short stories written by kids called Tales from The Wish Zone, stories for kids by kids, published by Flying Ketchup Press. This week we have an original folk tale called "Why There are Raspberry Bushes, and NO Raspberry Trees," By Simon...

  14. Episode Ten: Riley and Wren Talk About Butts

    Today we have a special story written for our top tier patrons Riley and Wren. Hi Riley and Wren! I hope you like your story Riley and Wren Talk about Butts, by Nina Bricko Attention parents, this story is about butts! Animal butts, insect butts, and some pretty stinky butts, so the word butts is...

  15. Episode Nine: Rosita's Story

    This weeks episode we have a special guest narrator, Araceli Esparza, author of Rosita’s Story! A story of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). A Mexican tradition of honoring recently passed away relatives. Rosita is determined to make the Pink Tamales, the ones her and her Abuelita (her...

  16. Episode Eight: Three Little Ogres

    Today’s tale is by Polly McCann, a poet, an artist, and writer of children’s books. Her picture book Tomie Q. BBQ about true love and barbecue sauce is coming out this year (2020). She is also the managing editor for Flying Ketchup Press, which has some cool short story contests for kids. I will...

  17. Episode Four: Birthday Man

    By Nina Bricko Birthday man has been around since the earth popped into existence and has been a part of everyone's birthday since then. He invented birthday hats and knows great cake, but most of all—he's there when you need him. A special THANK YOU! to Oliver and Iris, our newest Patrons! I…

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  18. Episode One: The Adventure Keeper

    By, Nina Bricko You might not know it, but you can be an adventure keeper, too. So come along and join us! One step forward! Here we go! SUBMIT If you are interested in submitting a story for The Story Tree, please email [email protected] Submissions should include a query letter with a...

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Stories, poems, jokes for kids, narrated by storyteller Nina Bricko.Website: www.thestorytree.org

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Stories, poems, jokes for kids, narrated by storyteller Nina Bricko.Website: www.thestorytree.org

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