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The Read Aloud Lady

The Mama, who is winging it

Come listen to episodes of stories that never grow old, tales of fascinating historical and scientific figures, and vignettes of all sorts. Children of all ages are sure to enjoy! New episodes comes out once or twice a week. We would love to hear your feedback at thereadaloudlady@outlook.com #readaloudstories #bedtimestories #homeschool #classical #charlottemason

kids & family stories for kids

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Ep 37 What are you doing here? (All Ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/09/03

A young man sneaks past a royal guard, climbs a vine covered fence and trespasses into a private chapel, all to hear some organ music up close. Is he a hooligan or a criminal? Well, it turns out that he actually became one of the most famous and prolific musician and composer of his time. Listen to the full story and at the end, you'll enjoy a short clip of one of his particularly well known compositions. Enjoy!Continue listening to Beethoven's work here:

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00:09:42

Ep. 36 Is that a wolf at the door? In defense of...

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/29

Listen to a "grim" fairytale and stick around to hear what sets fairytales apart from other types of literature-- hopefully it will inspire you to check out these old tales.

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00:10:43

Ep. 35 The Order of the Golden Spur (all ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/27

The sacred music from the Sistine chapel is found in a private home of a 13 year old Austrian boy. Can he prove that he did not steal the music, but rather remembered it? Listen and find out!Enjoy the rest of the concerto here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTEVQ2OizI&list=RDwhTEVQ2OizI&start_radio=1&t=351sMany thanks to "free to use" music used in the intro and extro:https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

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00:15:32

Ep. 34 A Daring Ride, to be Revere'd (all ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/22

A man rides through a New England town, to warn his fellow countryman of an imminent battle. 86 years later, a poet recounts the events. The details are hazy, and change a bit depending on who you ask, but the story is a good one and an important bit to understand the spirit of early America. Enjoy! https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

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00:06:14

Ep. 33 Deer Misses, Boone (All Ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/20

The charming, if perhaps slightly embellished, story of how one early frontiersman met his future wife.

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00:07:48

Ep. 32 Haydn in plain sight (All Ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/15

Today's story goes to show that school boys never change, whether they live in the mid 1700s or 2025. This is a special episode that contains some clips from the main character as well as the boys choir that he used to sing in!Full song from the boys choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IthY9Mim36o&list=RDIthY9Mim36o&start_radio=1More from Joseph Haydn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmEmwafLMJ4&list=RDkmEmwafLMJ4&start_radio=1&t=2279s

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00:14:29

Ep. 31 Milly Molly Mandy Goes to a Fete

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/13

There's a Fete in town and it happens to fall on a bank holiday, which means that the whole village has come to watch! There's games of all sorts, and we know that Milly Molly Mandy, Little Friend Susan, and Billy Blunt will want to participate. Does their practices pay off? Listen and see!

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00:07:15

Ep. 30 Ben's Secret Plans (All Ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/08

Sometimes the Founding Fathers-- or maybe, just people who lived long ago-- can conjure in your mind a statue of them or a dusty portrait of them wearing a wig. But the truth of the matter is that they were also teenagers, who had their own struggles and victories. The story today is anything but dull-- family difficulties and perhaps one of the first documented practical jokes in American History!

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00:09:32

Ep. 29 The Night Watch (all ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/06

An artist pours his heart and soul into an important painting of the civic guard in Amsterdam, Holland, in the mid 1600's. His fame had waned and this was going to be his big come back. His ailing wife and son were relying on him. But would the people understand this new style of painting? Listen to hear more about this fascinating story!

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00:07:01

Ep. 28 The Gallant Scottish King (All Ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/08/01

The Scottish army has been fighting the English, when the Scottish King fell ill. While he lays in bed with a fever, rumors swirl that he is dying or already dead. Will he be able to rally his troops? Listen and find out!

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00:11:09

Ep. 27 Milly Molly Mandy Gets to Know Teacher (young...

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/30

It is a surprise when Milly Molly Mandy's teacher needs a place to stay, and that place ends up being the spare room of the nice white cottage with the thatched room. In the course of the few days of hosting Ms. Edwards, Milly Molly Mandy does end up learning somethings... but perhaps not what she expected.

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00:08:39

Ep. 26 "I Think I Really Could!" Eli Whitney (All ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/25

Today's episode is a little glimpse into the childhood and early accomplishments of Eli Whitney, American Inventor and genius. Enjoy!

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00:08:37

Ep. 25 Animal Stories Written in Verse, part 1 (young...

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/23

I found some beautiful poems about animals in Vol 3 of the 1911 publication of the Boys and Girls Bookshelf. This is part one; the second half should be coming out early next month.

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00:08:43

Ep. 24 The Rubber Man (All ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/18

Everyone thought Charles Goodyear was crazy. Why would anyone keep messing with rubber? His friends' disbelief, however, ends up leading to one of the most influential discoveries in modern history. Enjoy the story!

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00:13:33

Ep. 23 Milly Molly Mandy Goes Visiting (younger...

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/16

Milly Molly Mandy is finally going to visit Mother's friend Mrs. Hooker, after her last trip was canceled. New friends, new room to stay in; she also must figure out how to get presents for everyone back home. Enjoy!

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00:08:50

Ep. 22 Get off my land! Cyrus McCormick (all ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/11

A story of true American ingenuity and the invention of a truly important piece of machinery.

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00:09:02

Ep. 21 The Little Baxters Go Marketing (young listeners)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/09

This is a delightful story of two children, whose father is missing in a boating mishap, who do their best to make Thanksgiving at this home special. There's definitely a surprise ending!

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00:09:43

Ep. 20 Leonardo's Strange Design (all ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/04

Leonardo DaVinci is a fascinating historical figure-- artist, scientist, inventor. Enjoy this episode that covers a true story in his early life that helped to shape his artistic career.

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00:11:53

Ep. 19 Milly Molly Mandy Gives a Party (young listeners)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/07/02

Milly Molly Mandy has some big plans, but these plans require money (as most plans do.) Thankfully, Little Friend Susan and Billy Blunt join her and they pull off something bigger than they had originally thought possible!

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00:07:54

Ep. 18 Homer: The Slave and the Blind Man (all ages)

The Read Aloud Lady ·

2025/06/27

Loss of one sense can often lead to exceptional use of the others. In the story today, an old blind man slowly makes his way to the house of a rich man where he is going to recite his poetry. An encounter with a young slave boy and his dog may just change all of their lives forever. Listen and travel in time back to ancient Greece!

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