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Stories with Teddy & Viv

Gentle stories to listen to during quiet time and bedtime. Curated by a five and three year old, read by their mama. To request stories send a message to storieswithteddyandviv@gmail.com Art Credit: Lore Pemberton

kids & family stories for kids

All Episodes

00:10:03

Julius, the Baby of the World, by Kevin Henkes

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2021/05/06

When baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. “Julius is the baby of the world,” they chime as they kiss him and admire him. But Lilly is Julius’s older sister, and she knows differently. “I am the queen,” says Lilly. “And I hate Julius.” Poor Julius. And poor Lilly, because her selfish behavior is making her miserable, too. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her brother really is the baby of the world? --- Support this podcast:

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00:04:49

Sheila Rae the Brave, by Kevin Henkes

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2021/05/06

"I am very brave," Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything—not thunder, not lightning, not the big black dog at the end of the block. And when she wanted to walk home a new way and Louise wouldn't, she called her sister a scaredy-cat and set out alone. But all the bravado in the world failed to help when Sheila Rae found herself lost. Luckily, her sister was not far behind. --- Support this podcast:

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00:08:48

Lily's Big Day, by Kevin Henkes

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2021/05/06

Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl! Well, Lilly, thinks she is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece Ginger is the official flower girl. But Lillyrises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship! A #1New York Timesbestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. --- Support this

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00:11:08

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, by Kevin Henkes

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2021/05/06

Lilly loves all sorts of things. She loves school, she loves dressing up, she even grows to love her stinky baby brother, Julius. In fact, Lilly loves everything!But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse to school and can't wait until sharing time to show off the purse and her movie star sunglasses, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, has to take away her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads her to draw a mean picture of her favorite teacher. It isn’t until Mr. Slinger gives her belongings back to her

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00:02:28

A Good Day, by Kevin Henkes

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2021/05/06

It’s a bad day for a little yellow bird who loses his favorite tail feather, a little white dog whose leash gets tangled, a little orange fox who can’t find his mother, and a little brown squirrel who drops her nut. But then something good happens to each of them, turning a bad day into a good one. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for snuggling up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:04:55

The Stuff of Stars, by Marion Dane Bauer

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2021/04/27

Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then . . . BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets. Into our Earth. And into us. In a poetic text, Marion Dane Bauer takes readers from the trillionth of a second when our universe was born to the singularities that became each one of us, while vivid illustrations by Ekua Holmes capture the void before the Big

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00:10:23

Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2021/04/27

Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. "You're named after a flower!" teases Victoria. "Let's smell her," says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again? This popular picture book has sold more than a million copies and was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association. "Perfectly executed in words and illustration,Chrysanthemumexemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young

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00:07:44

Chester's Way, by Kevin Henkes

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2021/04/27

There is only one way for Chester to do things—hisownway. “You definitely have a mind of your own,” said Chester’s mother. “That’s one way to put it,” said Chester’s father. Luckily Chester’s best friend, Wilson, likes doing things just the same way as Chester. When they cut their sandwiches, it's always diagonally. When they ride their bikes, they always use hand signals. If Chester is hungry, Wilson is too. They're two of a kind—until indomitable Lilly, who has her own way of doing things, moves

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00:07:26

A Gold Star for Zog, by Julia Donaldson

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2021/04/27

What do dragons learn at Madam Dragon's school?How to fly. . . How to roar. . . How to breathe fire!Zog is the most eager student in the class, but he's also the most accident-prone. With each test (and each bump, bruise, or scrape), his dream of earning a gold star seems further away than ever.But a mysterious girl keeps coming to his rescue. And when Zog faces his toughest test yet, she may be just the person to help Zog win classroom glory! --- Support this podcast:

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00:29:44

Mummies in the Morning, by Mary Pope Osborne

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2021/04/24

Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:03:49

The cat and the rat by teddy

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2021/04/17

Another good one by teddy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:04:25

Operation Dino, by Teddy

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2021/04/17

Story written by 5 year old teddy (strongly influenced by the magic tree house series.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:03:07

Blur’s Way, by Teddy Tolman

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2021/04/17

An original story by teddy, 5. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:34:26

The Knight at Dawn, by Mary Pope Osborne (Magic Tree...

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2021/04/08

A castle with a secret passage! That’s what Jack and Annie find when the magic tree house whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:32:06

Dinosaurs Before Dark, by Mary Pope Osborne (Magic...

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2021/04/01

Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:54:44

Operation Orca, by Ron Roy (A-Z Mysteries #7)

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2021/03/29

Thar she blows! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on an Alaskan whale watching adventure. On their first day, they see a mother orca and her calf. But the next day, the baby orca is missing! The calf needs its mother’s milk. Can the kids solve this whale of a mystery? (Some stressful parts/chapters were skipped over because my 3 year old listens to this with my 5 year old.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:08:09

Zog and the Flying Doctors, by Julia Donaldson

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2021/03/24

Zog the dragon, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout have taken to the skies! No sniffly lion or sunburned mermaid will go without care while the flying doctors are on duty. But Princess Pearl's unconventional career path doesn't sit so well with her uncle, the king. He thinks princesses should stay in their towers and embroider cushions all day! When the king's mysterious illness befuddles all the royal doctors, however, it's Princess Pearl to the rescue! She not only heals the king -- she also changes

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00:04:47

Goodnight, Little Blue Truck, by Alice Schertle

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2021/03/22

Beep! Beep! Beep! It’s time for sleep. A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It’s not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightning sure can be scary, but it’s easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it’s all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh . . . --- Support this podcast:

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00:03:03

Fear the Bunny, by Richard T. Morris

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2021/03/22

Bunnies, bunnies, burning bright In the forests of the night— Wait, bunnies?! Yes, bunnies. Tigers may be the most feared animal in some forests, but in thisone, they fear the bunny. One hapless tiger finds this idea preposterous—what are they going to do? Nibble on his tail? Bop him on the head? Cute him to death? Fear the bunny—HA! Make no mistake, though: Richard Morris’ reimagining of William Blake’s famous poem turns the tables, and teaches one testy tiger a little rabbit-respect! ---

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00:04:45

Remarkably You, by Pat Zietlow Miller

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2021/03/22

Heartfelt and timeless, Remarkably You is an inspirational manifesto about all of the things—little or small, loud or quiet—that make us who we are. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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