Miss Alex Reads: A Storytime Podcast

Today we're reading Denslow's Humpty Dumpty! This was published in 1903 and while you think you know the story of Humpty Dumpty, this one might challenge what you originally remember! In today's story, Humpty trying to avoid the mistake of his father- not breaking his shell. Along the way he learns what it means to have his heart in the right place! Grab a snack and join us on the circle rug!

We took a week off for a family reunion but we're back! Today we are reading The Frog Prince by Walter Crane and published in 1874! Join our main character as she attempts to avoid the nuisance of a frog who might just happen to be a prince. Grab a snack and join us on the circle rug!

Today we are reading TWO stories together from Children's Hour with Red Riding Hood and Other Stories. This was published in 1922! Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty are both stories about brave girls and adventures! Grab your snack, and join us on the circle rug! This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook.

Today we're reading The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling! This is a collection of stories so the one we read today is called "Mowgli's Brothers". Our friend Mowgli learns how to be a part of the jungle, follow the jungle law, and stand up for himself. Grab a snack, and come join us! The Jungle Book was written by Rudyard Kipling and published in 1894 by Macmillan. The material was accessed via eBook through Project Gutenberg. This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook.

Today we are reading Denslow's Three Bears. This version of the 3 bears story is a little different than the one you might be used to! Out with the germs of eating someone's food and out with the breaking of chairs! Our version today has the girl cleaning and doing chores- and happily too. This story was adapted and illustrated by W. W. Denslow and published by G. W. Dillingham Co in 1903. Digital text accessed via the Library of Congress.

Today we are reading The Story of the Three Little Pigs! In this story we have a couple very unfortunate pigs, a big bad wolf, and a little pig with a big appetite. Grab a snack and come join us on the circle rug! This story was originally published by Frederick Warne and Co. in 1904 and was accessed via the Library of Congress.

Today we're reading The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. This story was first published in 1922, over 100 years ago! Grab a snack and join us on the circle rug for story time!

Welcome to Miss Alex Reads! I can't wait to dive into new books together!