Sometimes what you think is your greatest flaw is actually the very coolest thing about you! Case in point, meet Little Pumpkin. He believes he'll never get picked in the pumpkin patch. But then Lewis shows up! Find out all about it in this gentle, joyful Halloween, autumn story for kids.  A gentle, magical podcast for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack, dinner, or car-time – anytime you need a sweet, funny, entertaining tale told or song sung. April Eight, Waldorf teacher and...

Hello my friends, this episode is so fun, I thought I would share it again. It's almost Halloween, and what is more fun than singing not-so-spooky songs with your family and friends? Sing-along with me, April Eight. Perfect for bedtime, bathtime, getting ready to go trick-or-treat time, in the car time, or anytime your family needs some fun. Kids love it! Stay Up Late with April Eight newsletter https://aprileightuplate.substack.com/ aprileight.com

He took a deep breath and said, “Hi. I’m Mookie. This is Larkin.” Larkin squeezed Mookie’s hand again. I’m excited to wrap-up this story series because I feel like I found a satisfying ending for this tale. However, I am also sad about letting it all go for now. I love writing about Mookie and Grandpa. They are both so wise and kind. I love the friendship between Mookie and his best friend Larkin. I also love what Jemi and Sander bring to the team - their brains and focus. I love that...

Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 7 Mookie and Grandpa are trying to decide how to care for the Chromanian Dragon whose egg was left in their chicken coop. With the help of this podcast's favorite gnome and his blustery little buddy Brizbane the Mouse, you're sure to enjoy this original fairytale series.  The April Eight Songs and Stories Podcast is full of gentle, magical songs and tales for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack-time, dinner-time, car-time, any time you need a sweet,...

Story 6 from the series Mookie and the Magic Egg. Who could sleep when they have a baby Chromanian dragon to protect? Certainly not Mookie. Fortunately, he has some unexpected assitance from a tiny mouse (who you callin' tiny?) and a helpful gnome.  The "Mookie and the Magic Egg" series is a gentle, magical tale for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack-time, dinner-time, car-time, any time you need a sweet, funny, entertaining tale told. April Eight, Waldorf teacher and "world-class"...

One of our old friends pops up in this episode - literally - to help Mookie and Grandpa decide what to do to help their baby dragon. Brizbane is back and up to all kinds of trouble, as usual. A gentle, magical podcast for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack, dinner, or car-time – any time you need a sweet, funny, entertaining tale told or song sung. April Eight, Waldorf teacher, and world-class storyteller, shares her original fairytales and folk songs to delight and enchant the whole...

In Story 4, Mookie comes home to tell his grandpa all about the adventures he and his friends had and the magical creatures they discovered in Hawthorn Grove Woods. Dragons, fairies, kids, and magical cat wizards - there's a lot of fun to be had in this original series of sweet stories from storyteller April Eight. And someone you might know arrives to offer up his  help at the end of this one...  Stay Up Late with April Eight Newsletter - find it at https://aprileightuplate.substack.com/ ...

Mookie, Larken, Jemi, and Sander follow their fairy friend into the woods to find out how to protect the baby dragon that just hatched out of the egg Mookie had been protecting for weeks. They meet a wise creature, the likes of which they never imagined. What in the world is a Chatabourger? You'll find out in Story 3 of Mookie and the Magic Egg. Find out more at aprileight.com and at instragram.com/aprileightsongsandstories. 

In our last episode, Mookie and his friends watched as a Chromanian Dragon hatched out of her shell. And what could they do with this wee magical creature but rock her to sleep with a baby bottle? ;-)  There's a bit of trouble afoot in Hawthorn Grove, but that's for the next episode! For now, let's sing our dear dragon to sleep with the "Lullaby for a Dragon" that Sander was humming in the last episode. A gentle, magical podcast for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack, dinner, or...

Taking care of his chickens is one of Mookie’s favorite things to do. But one day, he was gathering eggs in the chicken coop for his Grandpa and found something quite curious. It was an egg, but certainly not a chicken egg. Still, Mookie cared for the green and blue speckled egg and wondered exactly what or who was in there. Mookie and his Grandpa couldn’t find an egg that looked anything like it in all those books they searched through from the library. Mookie carefully watched over the egg....

“'What do you think it is? It’s getting so big!' Mookie asked Larken as they sat in the basement, staring at the egg." Welcome to Episode 59, "Mookie and the Magic Egg". A gentle, magical tale for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack-time, dinner-time, car-time, anytime you need a sweet, funny, entertaining tale told. April Eight, Waldorf teacher and "world-class" storyteller, shares her original fairytales to delight and enchant the whole family. 

Hello, my friends! April Eight has a little lullaby for you because she's so sleepy, she thought you might be too. It's a special song to say goodnight. "We stayed up late, we sang songs, it was great, and we told our stories to the stars..."  April has been writing songs and stories and sharing them for five years. It's Your Turn! Make a contribution to the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast and help to keep it up and running. Buy April a cup of Coffee or Contribute Today at ...

I’m having a birthday party and guess who’s here? My podcasting pals from Stoopkids, Dorktales, Newsy Jacuzzi, Noodle Loaf, Little News Ears, Story On and Buttons & Figs! I hope you’ll come too… and you might want to bring your slide whistle! 

A Giggle-Along Song from April Eight's childhood, "Swinging on a Star". A funny old-fashioned tune, with a few updated lyrics. Featuring my ukulele! The chorus is, "Would you like to swing on a star, carry moonbeams home in a jar, and be better off than you are? Or would you rather be a...?" Perfect for bedtime, snacktime, car time, or bathtime. Find out more at aprileight.com or on Instagram at @aprileightsongsandstories. 

April Eight has a fairytale riddle for you today and a few answers to some bedtime and storytime questions I have received from a gnome in Canada, a pixie in Ireland. And, a happy birthday to a fairy friend whose party I just could not get to plus a hint at what the next story might just be about… If you have a question from your children, send them to me on Facebook facebook.com/aprileight or on Instagram @aprileightsongsandstories or Twitter @aprileightmusic. Find out more at aprileight.com

Larken and the Troll is an original fairytale for all-ages. “And so, there was Larken, covered in mud, shivering at the back door, socks wet, rain boots lost in a mud puddle and his raincoat who knows where… And Larken explained to his mother, well, he tried at least, that it was all on account of a troll. “A TROLL?” Said his mother… " Let April Eight’s “magical voice” tell your family a tale both ancient and new. Come find all the goodness at aprileight.com

Roxie tells a Halloween story and the Which Witch stops by with a brand new song she just wrote for the kids who listen to this podcast. It's called, "The Witchy Sing-Along Song!" Find April Eight at instagram.com/aprileightsongsandstories facebook.com/aprileight aprileight.com And join the April Eight Patreon for lessons and songs, bonus stories, excerpts from April's YA novel, and more - https://www.patreon.com/Aprileight

Today's episode features a traditional, and funny, German song, called the "Cuckoo and the Donkey". Roxie has a bit to say about it... Also, you'll hear the bird songs of the second graders in my class at the Cincinnati Waldorf School! Send me your bird call audio or video online on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram (IG is my favorite) and I just might feature it in a future episode. I'll find it with the hashtag #a8lovesme - because you know I do! Find out more at aprileight.com

The prince took a step forward. He was just about to speak the magic spell... the magic spell that might just get him his great fairy friend Faith back. What a journey our Fairy Prince Orion has been on. And in today's tale, he knocks on the door of someone who doesn't get a lot of visitors. Who could it be? You'll find out in today's episode, the final story of The Lost Fairy Series.  For more go to aprileight.com

Well, it looks like Roxie, April’s dog, and podcasting sidekick, is taking over the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast because, no really, April’s daughters have accidentally turned her into a gnome! But no worries, Roxie has all sorts of brilliant songs and, uh, interesting stories to share. What happens next is anybody’s guess but Roxie's having a blast because she's a dog and dogs are awesome. 

I pulled out my ukulele for episode number 49 - a fun song I wrote to ring in the new year. And no matter when you listen to this, you’ll always have a whole year ahead of you, whether it is July 1st or January 1st! April Eight's New Year Song by April Eight  It’s New Years, hey! Such a lovely holiday A whole year ahead for something new… All the rest of the lyrics and uke tabs are on my April Eight Songs & Stories Patreon page. Subscribe at any level and see it all.

Today's tale is a continuation of our stories from Episode 44 and 46 another episode of part the “The Lost Fairy Series". In today's story, the Fairy Prince meets three new helpers who we've met before on the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast, one of them is quite large! A sweet, funny fairytale story for your kids at bath time, bedtime, car time, and family time.  Web: aprileight.com Get your Reward! patreon.com/aprileight An original Fairytale by April Eight. c2018 All rights reserved. 

It's My Lucky Day! I'm back to my podcast and I have a song to sing for you. Great for car time, bedtime, bath time, or anytime you need a little song to sing. "It's My Lucky Day" by April Eight, copyright 2016 It's my lucky day, it's my lucky day, it's my lucky day Brother sun shine down on me Sister moon she done set us free. Look around and you will see This old world is the place to be. And it's my lucky day, it's my lucky day, it's my lucky day... -- More fun at aprileight.com

Today's story is a continuation of our story from Episode 44, “The Lost Fairy Series Story 1, The Tiny Trumpet”. In today's story, the Fairy Prince and his fairy fellows set out on a journey to find a lost friend. They stop for a rest and run into some pixie problems... A sweet, funny fairytale story for your kids at bath time, bedtime, car time, and family time.