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WTH Story Corner

Lea-Anne Peach & Anna Marie Riley

Here we explore the quirky, bizarre, and wonderful world of children"s literature. Each episode we find a book or story that will entertain and delight you (and maybe your child). What the Hell Story Corner is a podcast for parents and educators, but be sure little ears aren"t listening in. Lea-Anne and Anna get honest about these books and the issues they explore, which can lead to "adult" language. You"ll never look at kiddie lit the same!

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00:17:20

The Day the Crayons Quit (Drew Daywalt)

WTH Story Corner ·

2023/09/27

We know what you're thinking. There just aren't enough children's books explaining modern human resource principles for your little would-be middle manager. Well, you're in luck! In the second part of a series looking at labor and the workplace, Anna and Lea-Anne pulled out this gem. And if you've ever worked in an office, you can spot each and every color among your co-workers!

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00:14:47

Click Clack Moo: Cows that Type (Doreen Cronin)

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2023/09/06

Who knew the nuances of organized labor could be best explained through a children's book? Anna and Lea-Anne dish on the Hollywood strikes, the value of EVERYONE learning from kiddie lit, and freeloading ducks in this week's episode honoring Labor Day in the U.S. Buy it here!

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00:11:57

June 29, 1999 (David Wiesner)

WTH Story Corner ·

2023/07/25

Artichokes as big as skyscrapers, an economy built on avocados, and slack ass Alien interns make up the bulk of one of the stranger stories we've explored on this podcast. Gorgeous art supporting a truly bizarre tale? We may be seeing a pattern here!

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00:13:39

Pride by Rob Sanders

WTH Story Corner ·

2023/06/26

Do you have a Pride flag? We do too! Any idea how it came about? Yeah, neither did we. This delightful book shows kids the history behind it and tells the story of the courageous Harvey Milk. See more of Rob Sanders' work here

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00:11:24

It Feels Good to Be Yourself (Theresa Thorn)

WTH Story Corner ·

2023/06/19

Binary, Transgender, Cisgender...there's a lot of new vocab regarding gender identity for many of us these days! If you're looking for a fun and simple book to introduce these concepts to your kids or just get a quick lesson yourself, we have the perfect book!

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00:11:48

Julian is a Mermaid (Jessica Love)

WTH Story Corner ·

2023/06/13

Kicking off our exploration of kiddie lit for Pride month, we find a beautiful gem that isn't even mildly offensive and yet somehow still controversial. This is the story of a little boy who sees himself as something different...and magical.

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00:11:16

Pride Month (Series Introduction)

WTH Story Corner ·

2023/06/08

It's Pride Month! Anna and Lea-Anne are celebrating by highlighting three amazing children's stories designed to foster communication and understanding around LGBTQI+ issues in our culture today. This brief introduction explains why Lea chose the books she did and how each might benefit you personally.

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00:13:21

Strange Planet (Nathan W. Pyle)

WTH Story Corner ·

2023/01/10

In this tribute episode to Lea-Anne's Dad, we explore the joys of simplistic language and the oddities of modern English through Nathan W. Pyle's tale of aliens trying to figure out cats.

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00:13:30

Llama Destroys the World (Jonathan Stutzman)

WTH Story Corner ·

2022/12/12

Do we really want to be teaching our girls that if they eat too much cake, the world will come to an end? This and other ethical conundrums are explored through this funny but odd tale of an apparently teenage girl Llama (at least according to Lea-Anne).

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00:13:08

Burnt Toast on Davenport Street (Tim Egan)

WTH Story Corner ·

2022/09/02

A story with no plot drive or a meandering tale filled with whimsy? Lea Anne and Anna debate this interesting find.

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00:11:16

The Red Lemon (Bob Staake)

WTH Story Corner ·

2022/08/03

Have your kids ever tried growing a pineapple in the backyard? Ever wondered what squirrel fight club might look like? See how we got on these tangents from the peculiar yet very insightful book, The Red Lemon.

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00:09:35

The Book with No Pictures (BJ Novak)

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2022/07/08

Anna and Lea-Anne debate celebrity children's authors and the value of interactive storytelling through this well-received book. Who knew the 'juice box' of The Office was good at kiddie lit?

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00:11:01

WHY the hell are you doing this?

WTH Story Corner ·

2022/07/06

Before we get into some of our most interesting book selections, Lea-Anne and Anna chat about why they're doing this in the first place.

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