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Little Listeners with Mel
by Melissa Meola
Welcome to Little Listeners with Mel - a cozy, joyful space where children’s stories come to life! I’m Mel, an early childhood teacher with 11 years of experience. Storytime has always been one of my favourite parts of the day, there’s nothing like the magic of a good book and the sparkle in a child’s eyes. In each episode, I’ll be reading some of my favourite children’s stories aloud, bringing imagination, and a little bit of wonder to listeners big and small. Whether it’s for winding down or quiet moments at home, join me for stories that spark joy and inspire young imaginations.
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One Hungry Dragon By Alastair Chisholm & Illustrated by Alex Willmore
Episode 27: Hi Little Listeners, I’m currently in Greece on my Honeymoon! I haven’t posted in a little while, so here is a pre recorded story of One Hungry Dragon! Enjoy!
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Mixed By Arree Chung
Episode 26: I wonder what happenes when all the colours become mixed? Will they learn to accept one another?
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Worry Boots By Lisa Thompson & Aysha Awwad
Episode 25: Connie is feeling nervous about her first day of school and something in her boot is really worrying her! What could it be??
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My Grumpy Day By Hachette Australia & Illustrated by Felicity Gardner
Episode 24: Max is having a really grumpy day and he’s not sure why! I wonder who can help Max feel better?
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My Two Blankets By Irena Kobald & Illustrated by Freya Blackwood
Episode 23: Irena Kobald has written a beautiful story that captures the experience of children who move to a new country and must navigate an unfamiliar way of life. A smile can change someone’s whole day!
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Whoever You Are By Mem Fox
Episode 22: There are children just like you all over the world. They might look different, sound different and do different things than you, but our hearts all beat as one!
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First Day By Andrew Daddo & Jonathan Bentley
Episode 21: Starting school can be a little be scary. You might be feeling a bit nervous, too. I wonder who in the story was feeling more nervous?
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Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan & Pamela Lofts
Episode 20: Around and around the bubbling billy, Dingo danced and sang…….. Make sure to sing along!
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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs By Jon Scieszka & Illustrated by Land Smith
Episode 19: This story is a little different from the original story of the Three Little pigs - it’s told by the Big Bad wolf! Do you think this is the real story of The Three Little Pigs?
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Macca the Alpaca By Matt Cosgrove
Episode 18: Macca the Alpaca is such a good friend, for teaching that llama to be a kind friend!!
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Stick Man By Julia Donaldson
Episode 17: Will Stick Man ever get back to his family tree with his Stick Lady Love and Stick Children Three?
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Where is the Green Sheep? By Mem Fox & Judy Horacek
Episode 16: Where is the Green Sheep? Do you know where the Green Sheep could be?
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The Gingerbread Man Illustrated by Hannah Wood
Episode 15: Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me I’m the gingerbread man!! The gingerbread man is fast and clever… but will he outsmart the fox?
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Superworm By Julia Donaldson
Episode 14: Hip, hip, hooray for superworm!! The best superhero in town!! Enjoy!
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I’m Not Scared By Dan Crisp & Lee Wildish
Episode 13: Cat is not afraid anything …. or is he??
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Guess How Much I Love You By Sam Mc Bratney
Episode 12: Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare express how much love they have for each other! “I love you across the river and over the hills” Enjoy!
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That Alpaca Ate My Cracker By Jane Riordan & Craig Shuttlewood
Episode 11: For Yacca the Alpaca .. it is a hungry day!
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The Very Brave Bear By Nick Bland
Episode 10: What was in the cave that made Bear and Boris Buffalo so scared?
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Possum Magic By Mem Fox
Episode 8: Poor Hush just wants to be visible again! I wonder where Hush and Grandma Poss will travel, to find the right food that makes Hush seen? This aussie classic is one of my favourite stories to read! Enjoy!!
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The Very Cranky Bear By Nick Bland
Episode 7: Bear is feeling very sleepy… and cranky! I wonder how the animals can help him feel better?
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr.
Episode 6: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? I love to sing this story, so sing along with me!
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The Very Sleepy Bear By Nick Bland
Episode 5- All bear wants to do is sleep but fox has other plans! Enjoy listening to one of Nick Blands wonderful set of stories- The Very Sleep Bear
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Episode 4: Come and read one of the greatest Early Childhood classics- The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Enjoy!
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Who Sank the Boat? By Pamela Allen
Episode 3: Do you know who sank the boat? Was it cow, donkey, sheep, pig or a tiny little mouse?Let’s find out! This book is also great for mathematical concepts such as weight, balance and capacity. It can lead to discussions about what animal was the heaviest or who contributed to the boat sinking.Enjoy!
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Green Eggs and Ham By Dr. Seuss
Episode 1: One of my favourite stories as a little girl, was green eggs and ham by Dr. Seuss! An all-time favorite in my preschool class. Enjoy!
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Welcome to my podcast! Where I do what I love most — sharing children’s stories and taking little listeners on magical journeys through literature.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Little Listeners with Mel - a cozy, joyful space where children’s stories come to life! I’m Mel, an early childhood teacher with 11 years of experience. Storytime has always been one of my favourite parts of the day, there’s nothing like the magic of a good book and the sparkle in a child’s eyes. In each episode, I’ll be reading some of my favourite children’s stories aloud, bringing imagination, and a little bit of wonder to listeners big and small. Whether it’s for winding down or quiet moments at home, join me for stories that spark joy and inspire young imaginations.
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Melissa Meola
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