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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

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00:02:42

The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman, by Elsa Beskow

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2022/03/03

"Once upon a time there was a little, little old woman who lived in a little, little old cottage with a mischievous little cat…" This simple and charming tale of a little cat that gets into big trouble is perfect for sharing. Young children will love the fairy tale illustrations and fun repetition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:06:27

Here We Are, by Oliver Jeffers

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2022/03/03

Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their

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00:02:38

Vivi stole the snickerdoodle, an original story by...

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/02/24

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00:10:38

Room on the broom, retold by Vivi (4)

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2022/02/21

Whoosh! They were gone! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:06:59

The Smeds and the Smoos, by Julia Donaldson

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2022/02/03

The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate! With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this book is literally out of this world! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:03:26

A Kite for Moon, by Jane Yolen

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/02/03

What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together! The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut

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00:03:17

This House, Once, by Deborah Freedman

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2022/02/03

Before there was this house, there were stones, and mud, and a colossal oak tree— three hugs around and as high as the blue. What was your home, once? This poetically simple, thought-provoking, and gorgeously illustrated book invites readers to think about where things come from and what nature provides. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:04:36

I am NOT a Dinosaur! by, American Museum of Natural...

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2022/02/03

Way back in time, astonishing creatures lived on our planet. But they weren’t all dinosaurs! In this fun, fascinating book, you’ll meet some of these amazing prehistoric creatures, from a very big fish with 7-inch teeth to a flying reptile. Based on specimens in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History, I Am NOT a Dinosaur! uses riddle-like rhymes and bright illustrations to reveal 16 creatures. With an introduction from Chairman of Paleontology at the Museum, Dr. Mark Norell, the

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00:03:58

You Belong Here, by M.H. Clark

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2022/02/03

The stars belong in the deep night sky, and the moon belongs there too, and the winds belong in each place they blow by, and I belong here with you. So begins this classic bedtime book, richly illustrated by award-winning artist Isabelle Arsenault. The pages journey around the world, observing plants and animals, everywhere, and reminding children that they are right where they belong. A beautiful title for new babies, adoptive families, and children of all ages. You are a dream that the world once

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00:03:02

Finding Wild, by Megan Wagner Lloyd

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2022/02/03

There are so many places that wild can exist, if only you know where to look! Can you find it? Two kids set off on an adventure away from their urban home and discover all the beauty of the natural world. From the bark on the trees to the sudden storm that moves across the sky to fire and flowers, and snowflakes and fresh fruit. As the children make their way through the woods and back to the paved and noisy streets, they discover that wild exists not just off in some distant place, but right in

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00:04:19

There’s a bear in our family, retold by Vivi (4)

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/01/30

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00:05:08

Night Monkey, Day Monkey by Julia Donaldson

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2022/01/24

Night Monkey and Day Monkey don’t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite world, they learn to be the best of friends . . . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:02:55

Freddy and the Fairy, by Julia Donaldson

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2022/01/24

Freddie wants nothing more than a pet, so when the fairy Bessie-Belle offers to grant his wishes, he knows just what to ask for. But Bessie-Belle can’t hear very well and Freddie tends to mumble, which means the wishes aren’t turning out as planned! Whatever can they do? Luckily the Fairy Queen is on hand to help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:04:37

Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy, by Jane O'Connor

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/01/24

When Nancy decides to get a dog, she is certain that with the right dog, she can be fancier than ever. After all, a small, delicate, fluffy dog is the ultimate accessory for a fancy girl. But her family has other ideas. They want a large, plain dog. How unglamorous! But Nancy soon learns that there’s nothing fancier than the unconditional love of a canine companion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:01:51

Silly Sally, by Audrey Wood

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/01/24

Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun! Come along and join Silly Sally and her outrageous friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way. "Exploding with whimsy, humor, and zest. . . . Be prepared to read this one a thousand times!"-- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:01:55

The Moon's Almost Here, by Patricia MacLachlan

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/01/24

Nighttime is approaching as each animal readies itself for bed in this lyrical picture book text by Patricia MacLachlan. In striking paintings with a calming palette, Tomie dePaola imagines the scene through the eyes of mime Pierrot and his child. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-tolman/support

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00:04:16

Dear Girl, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/01/24

Dear Girl, is a love letter written for the special girl in your life; a gentle reminder that she’s powerful, strong, and holds a valuable place in the world. Through Amy and Paris’s charming text and Holly Hatam’s stunning illustrations, any girl reading this book will feel that she's great just the way she is—whether she enjoys jumping in a muddy puddle, has a face full of freckles, or dances on table tops. Dear Girl, encourages girls to always be themselves and to love who they are—inside and

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00:04:31

I’m worried. Retold by Vivi

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/01/20

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00:06:20

Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet, by Jane O'Connor

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/01/10

Fancy Nancy is ready for the spotlight! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn't be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it's all about mermaids, and who knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid better than Fancy Nancy herself? But when another ballerina wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she wanted? And when disaster strikes right before the big ballet,

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00:05:33

Not Normon: A Goldfish Story, by Kelly Bennett

Stories with Teddy & Viv ·

2022/01/10

Norman the goldfish isn’t what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet — one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things don’t go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought? With wry humor and lighthearted affection, author Kelly Bennett and illustrator Noah Z. Jones tell an unexpected — and positively fishy

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