Excited by his aunts' stories of the South Pole, plucky penguin Jonty Gentoo sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguinsJonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson was published by Scholastic Press in 2024. If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please send me a message on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Thank you for listening and have a great slumber!

A charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten). The Good Egg by Jory John and Pete Oswald  was published by HarperCollins in 2019 If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please send me a message on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Thank you for listening and have a great slumber!

A fun, rhyming story to get you excited about Halloween!  Halloween is Coming by Cal Everett was published by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky in 2021. If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please send me a message on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Thank you for listening and have a great slumber!

George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin—a headless scarecrow that kicks people’s hats off on Halloween! The man with the yellow hat tells George it’s just a legend, but with the help of his friends, George is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery! Curious George Haunted Halloween by C A Krones was published by Clarion Books in 2014. If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast...

It's Halloween night, and Count is dozing off in front of his fireplace when suddenly, he hears someone knocking at his castle door, but when he goes to open the door, nobody's there! You will find out who will show up next or say "BOO!"  Sesame Street Happy Halloween by Lillian Jaine was published by Sourcebooks Wonderlands in 2014. If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please send me a message on Instagram:...

Sam experiences an unexpected adventure when she picks pumpkin's at Gramp's pumpkin patch! Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins by Dianne Ochiltree was published by Scholastic in 2005.  If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please send me a message on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Thank you for listening and have a great slumber!

Leaves are falling, geese are flying, and warm coats are reluctantly being worn to school. That can mean only one thing: It's autumn! I Know It's Autumn (for kiddos ages 2-8) by Eileen Spinelli was published by Harper Collins in 2024.   If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please send me a message on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Thank you for listening and have a great slumber!

Pigpen and Linus are running against each other for class president, and they each decide to get their photos taken with a dog to improve their likability. But after the photos, Snoopy realizes he’s popular enough to run on his own! Good Grief! Can a dog even be elected class president? Snoopy for President (for kiddos ages 4-8) by Charles M Schultz was published by Simon Spotlight in 2016.  If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please...

It's the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all--saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! The Night Before Kindergarten (for kiddos ages 4-6) by Natasha Wing was published by Grosset & Dunlap in 2001.  If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please...

It's Field Day at summer camp and Mo's group, the Guppies, is competing for extra ice cream! It's all on Mo to break the tie in the final event: swimming!   Swim Mo Swim (for kiddos ages 5-8) by David Adler was published by Penguin Young Readers in 2023.  If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please send me a message on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Thank you for listening and have a great slumber!

This classic story features all kinds of wonderful dogs riding bicycles, scooters, skiis, roller skates, and driving all sorts of vehicles on their way to a party held on top of a tree!  Go Dog Go (for kiddos ages 1-5) by PD Eastman was published by Turtleback Books in 1961. If you would like me to include a personal shout out at the beginning of the podcast ($10), please send me a message on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Thank you for listening and have a great slumber!

This beloved book features all kinds of wonderful dogs and is perfect for dog lovers of all ages! Go Dog Go (for kiddos ages 1-5) by P.D. Eastman was published by Random House Books for Young Readers in 1961. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkidsThank you for listening and have a great slumber!

Pinkalicious can’t wait to make Molly a present for her Secret Snowman gift. But knitting a sweater is harder than it looks. Will Pinkalicious be able to make Molly the most pinkamazing and pinkadazzling holiday sweater ever? Pinkalicious and the Holiday Sweater (for kiddos ages 4-8) by Victoria Kann was published by HarperCollins in 2022. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkidsThank you for...

If we take care of the earth, it will take care of us! The Earth Book (for kiddos ages 2-6) by Todd Parr was published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2010. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkidsThank you for listening and have a great slumber!

Julia Donaldson is one of my absolute fav authors! This is her new story about a little Woolly Bear Caterpillar who wonders what kind of moth she will become. The Woolly Bear Caterpillar (for kiddos ages 3-7) by Julia Donaldson was published by Macmillan Children's Books in 2024. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkidsThank you for listening and have a great slumber!

*With special guest, Dad* This is a story about a father lovingly and playfully expressing his loves for his one-of-a-kind relationship with his child. Because I'm Your Dad (for kiddos ages 1-4) by Ahmet Zappa was published by Little Brown Books in 2016. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkidsThank you for listening and have a great slumber!

A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-up—that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road. Little Blue Truck (for kiddos ages 1-4) by Alice Schertle was published by Harper Collins in 2008. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week:...

Learn to be your authentic self, recognize how special and unique you are, and don't let anyone take your sunshine. Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon (for kiddos ages 3-7) by Patty Lovell was published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 2001. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkidsThank you for listening and have a great slumber! 

Curious George has a playdate at a park designed for children of all abilities, perfect for his new friend, Tina, who uses a wheelchair. While they are playing together, Tina spots some kids playing her favorite game: basketball. This story celebrates children of ALL abilities! Curious George Joins a Team (for kiddos ages 2-7) by Cynthia Platt was published by Clarion Books in 2019. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week:...

*Read by Mr L* Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket is his absolute favorite! Everywhere Owen goes, his blanket goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! Owen will begin school soon and he can’t take Fuzzy with him then. Whatever can be done? Owen (for kiddos ages 2-6) by Kevin Henkes was published by Greenwillow Books in 1993. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week:...

Anna is brave and optimistic and sets off on an epic journey and a race to save the kingdom —teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Frozen (for kiddos ages 3-8) by Victoria Saxon was published by Golden Books in 2013. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week:...

*Read by Miss R* Our pal Leap the frog shares how he feels in many different situations and teaches us that feelings are special and REAL. How are YOU feeling? How Are You Feeling (for kiddos ages 1-5)  was published by LeapFrog Enterprises in 2013 Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Have a great slumber! 

Read by Mr L Llama and his classmates learning to say "I love you!" on Valentine's Day by creating unique gifts to give each other. Llama Llama Be My Valentine! was written by Anna Dewdney (for kiddos ages 3-6) was published by Penguin Young Readers in 2018. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slumber Time Stories for Kids (@slumbertimestoriesforkids) Thank you for listening and keep reading, friends!

Read by Mr L We are always connected to the ones we love. Heart String was written by Brooke Boynton-Hughes (for kiddos ages 3-6) was published by Penguin Young Readers in 2018. Follow along with Slumber Time Stories for Kids on Instagram to see the latest stories posted each week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@slumbertimestoriesforkids Thank you for listening and keep reading, friends!