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PODCAST

Sloths Love to Read Podcast

KeriAnne Jelinek for Sloth Dreams Books

Welcome to Sloths Love to Read! 🌟 I’m KeriAnne Jelinek, bestselling author of 180+ children’s books, entrepreneur, and literacy advocate who champions the power of reading aloud. Each episode features traditional KidLit favorites and indie children’s books to spark imagination, build curiosity, and inspire a lifelong love of books. Perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and kids everywhere! All stories are read and shared under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0

kids & family stories for kids

All Episodes

00:08:17

The Night I Followed the Dog - by Nina Laden

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/09/01

I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog." Or so this little boy thinks—until one morning, when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night, he decides to follow his dog, and that's when the fun starts, in a nighttime romp around town where he learns what adventures dogs get up to while their humans are fast asleep. A terrific read-aloud and true "comedic gem" (Parents' Choice), Nina Laden's story will have everyone captivated by the

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00:06:16

Rachel’s First Serve - by Jamila Carroll-Thompson

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2023/08/31

Rachel, a plus sized little girl overcomes adversity and ridicule about her weight as she learns to play the game of tennis. This book is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3YUtdiN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:09:15

Roald and the Mindful Cheese Plant - Jaqueline Koay

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2023/08/30

Children are little bodies with big emotions! This book is for and about children who sometimes find it challenging to deal with these big emotions, especially children who are on the autism spectrum, are hypersensitive, or have ADHD. Read the sweet little story about Roald and the Mindful Cheese Plant. This picture book opens up opportunities to talk about emotions and feelings and provides seven simple activities to do together to find the way back to calm. Beautifully illustrated in watercolors,

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00:11:15

Doctoroo & the Case of the Hacking Hippo

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2023/08/29

Doctoroo (also known as Dr. Marsha Roo) and her team Kirby Koala, Louie Llama, and Terence Toad may live in Australia, but they travel the world solving medical mysteries. In Doctoroo & the Case of the Hacking Hippo,they are in Australia, where the famous opera singer Hilda Hippo has a gigantically germy coughing problem. Will Hilda keep coughing and miss her chance to sing for a very important person, or will Doctoroo and team solve her problem in time? Doctoroo & the Case of the Hacking Hippo is

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00:14:19

Emma and the Silk Train - by Julie Lawson

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/08/28

After a train carrying bolts of precious silk derails, a girl, obsessed with longing for a silk blouse, spends weeks combing the nearby river for fabric. She finally finds a length of bright red silk, but the fast current strands her on a small island, where she despairs of being rescued. Eventually her family finds her, and her mother makes her a silk dress. The episode is inspired by the 1927 derailment of a silk train in British Columbia, known as the Million-Dollar Wreck. Lawson (Cougar Cove)

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00:03:52

Monkey Belle’s Dream - by Didi McKay

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2023/08/27

Monkey Belle's Dream is a rhyming bedtime story for young children written by children's museum educator Didi McKay. The bright illustrations are imaginative and fun and aim for a sweet dreaming experience. Find this book on Amazon.com or https://amzn.to/3PafPnq --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:05:41

It's Bedtime - by Dr. Danielle Ramseur-Fischer

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/08/26

"It's Bedtime" is about a little boy named L.T., who does not like going to bed. He always thought he was missing "fun time" his parents were having after he went to bed. So he would think of excuses not to go to bed. One night he decided to stay up to see what was really going on and all he found was his sister sound asleep, the toaster quiet as a mouse, the tick, tock of the wall clock, his mommy sleeping with a smile on her face, and his daddy snoring. So he went to bed. The next night when his

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00:08:46

Lost and Found: Three Dog Stories - by Jim LaMarche

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/08/23

Three dogs, Molly, Ginger, and Yuki prove to be very special friends. Here are three heartwarming stories about being lost, being found, about finding home, and, most of important, about the dogs who help us find the way. This is a book that will be loved by anyone who has ever loved a dog. Available on Amazon.com. Check out some of our adorable animal books at www.SlothDreamsBooks.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:11:24

Tomatoes for Neela - by Padma Lakshmi

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/08/22

Neela loves cooking with her mama and writing down the recipes in her notebook. Neela loves to cook with her amma and learns about tomatoes. She can’t wait for the day she gets to share her knowledge she has learned with her paati. This book is available on Amazon.com. Come check out our children’s book collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:08:14

Carter’s Colorful Journey - by Patricia Maiorano

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2023/08/21

🦎🌈✨Carter’s Colorful Journey ✨ - Written by Patricia Maiorano Have you ever been teased? Have you ever felt excluded for being different? Join Carter on his journey as he encounters bullying and self-doubt. This is all because of the ever changing colors of his skin. See how the meeting of special rainforest creatures will help him. This tale is about inclusion, friendships, adaptations, confidence and most importantly, the acceptance of others. An important thing to remember is that you don't

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00:07:20

Susie’s Steel Pan Summer - by Joseline Hardrick

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2023/08/20

Join Susie, a young girl from Brooklyn with Caribbean roots, as she discovers her passion for the steel pan and its enchanting melodies. Embark on a rhythmic journey through the vibrant world of steel orchestras, where Susie learns to play the tenor pan and explores the rich variety of instruments that create the symphony of sound. Follow her as she practices, makes new friends, and experiences the joy of performing in festivals and parties all across Brooklyn. Written by Joseline Jean-Louis

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00:10:43

Library Mouse - by Daniel Kirk

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2023/08/18

A small creature offers his big voice for aspiring authors everywhere Every child can be a writer and Library Mouse shows them how! Beloved childrens books author and illustrator Daniel Kirk wonderfully brings to life the story of Sam, a library mouse. Sams home was in a little hole in the wall in the childrens reference books section, and he thought that life was very good indeed. For Sam loved to read. He read picture books and chapter books, biographies and poetry, and ghost stories and

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00:04:45

Spectrum Fairies - by Diana Atehortua

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/08/17

Spectrum Fairies is about a group of phenomenal, special, magical fairies that show the other fairies in the magical forest that it is okay to be different, and embracing your uniqueness is what makes you special. A perfect book to show inclusion and to introduce children to autism and the importance of acceptance. This book can be found at Amazon, Target, & Barnes & Noble, and more! Get your copy today! https://amzn.to/3KExEZk --- Send in a voice message:

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00:04:08

“I Hate That” - by George Siegal

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2023/08/16

This is the story of a little boy whose first response to everything his parents ask him to do is "I hate that!" But little does he know, his clever mom and dad have a sneaky trick up their sleeves to get him to love everything…well, at least most of the time! This book can be found at Amazon.com. Order your copy today! https://amzn.to/47u4k1t --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:05:31

Pig Pig Goes to Camp - by David McPhail

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2023/08/04

Join Pig Pig as he spends the summer at Camp Wildhog. Pig Pig swims, boats and loves the cook! But his unusual friends are what this book so silly! Find out what kind of friends Pig Pig makes at summer camp. Available at Scholastic.com or Amazon.com. Also, check out our Back to School and Fall collections at www.SlothDreamsBooks.com or on Amazon.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:12:00

A Safe Home for Manatees - by Priscilla Belz Jenkins

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2023/07/17

The story of a mother manatee and her baby lumbering through the waters of Florida. This book teaches about manatees in an educational and a way that teaches conservation for the species. Available on Scholastic.com or Amazon. Check out all our wonderful collection of animal books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:09:06

Black Bear Cub - by Alan Lind

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2023/07/14

Explore the life of the Black Bear in this sweet telling of a baby bear cub, his sister, and his vigilant momma. A lovely book to learn about the lives of Black Bears in their natural habitats. Available on Amazon.com and Scholastic.com. Check out our full collection of summer and fall books at:SlothDreamsBooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:04:43

Down Under the Pier - by Nell Cross Beckerman

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/06/26

A day at the old boardwalk pier leads to fun, excitement and many adventures down under the pier. What will the children do under the pier? Listen in to see what kind of adventures happen under the pier! Available on Amazon. Check out our summer collection at www.SlothDreamsBooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:07:30

Run with the Wind - by Caroline Pitcher

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/06/19

Little foal is afraid to be alone. He doesn’t want to be without his mother. As his mother answers all his questions about the big world he becomes frightened. Will he manage without his mother the day his mom goes for a ride? Listen in to find out how the little foal does by himself. Available at Amazon or Troll.com. Check out our summer book collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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00:05:03

The Best Father of All - by Peter Horn

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2023/06/18

Little turtle wants to know all about what father’s do. Listen in to see why dads are so special and what they do for you. Available on Amazon.com. Check out our summer books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

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