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April Eight Songs and Stories

Hooray! Your family is heading for delight. April Eight Songs & Stories is a charming original fairytale podcast series for the whole family. Listen together as a lovely green world of wonder full of humble gnomes, sparkling fairies and grouchy trolls, mischievous woodland creatures and magical butterflies who are more than they appear to be, take you on adventures where everyday kids, tricky witches, lost crowns and fearless queens encounter magical potions and wondrous journeys. Giggle, laugh out

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19:55

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings -...

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2025/09/18

Hello Dear Gentlefolk, today I’m excited to share that I’m part of the Kids Listen Mash Up, a seven part series of kids podcasts about Big Emotions. The story that I have in the “Fear and Bravery” mix is about our fairy friends Sar and Nieva - The Two Sister and The Wolf. I’m delighted to share storytime space with my fellow Kids Listen Friends: Forever Ago, PJ Library Presents, Afternoons With Mimi, and the whole episode is hosted by: Eric from What If World. Loved this story? Find more and join

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20:36

Play it Again: A Leprechaun Tale - How Lucky Mr. Liam...

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2025/03/14

Re-Issue! This leprechaun story is so fun, I thought I'd share it again in case you missed it the first time! Welcome to Episode 71 of the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast. Today's episode is called "A Leprechaun Tale - Birdie and the Leprechaun" a great story for your kids at bath time, bedtime, car time, and family time. On today's episode, Grammy and the kids, that's Sage, Sander and Arwen, and of course, Birdie, the dog, have an unexpected guest. A leprechaun! Turns out, Lucky Mr. Liam and

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09:10

A Bedtime Tale - Little Star's Story

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2025/02/19

All songs and stories written and narrated by April Eight - copyright ©2025. A perfect bedtime tale about a lonely little star who finds a surprise friend. Little Star learns a lesson - friends can be found if you know how to look. "Now today I have a bedtime story. This would be a nice one to listen to right before you go to sleep. It’s about a little star. It’s called The Little Star Story..." If you like this story, you'll probably like our other April Eight Songs and Stories too. Have a listen

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14:21

Little Pumpkin and Lewis

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2024/10/31

Sometimes what you think is your greatest flaw is actually the very coolest thing about you! Case in point, meet Little Pumpkin. He believes he'll never get picked in the pumpkin patch. But then Lewis shows up! Find out all about it in this gentle, joyful Halloween, autumn story for kids. A gentle, magical podcast for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack, dinner, or car-time – anytime you need a sweet, funny, entertaining tale told or song sung. April Eight, Waldorf teacher and world-class

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05:41

Halloween Songs - Play it Again!

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2024/10/29

Hello my friends, this episode is so fun, I thought I would share it again. It's almost Halloween, and what is more fun than singing not-so-spooky songs with your family and friends? Sing-along with me, April Eight. Perfect for bedtime, bathtime, getting ready to go trick-or-treat time, in the car time, or anytime your family needs some fun. Kids love it! Stay Up Late with April Eight newsletter https://aprileightuplate.substack.com/ aprileight.com

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20:51

STORY: Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 8

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2024/08/30

He took a deep breath and said, “Hi. I’m Mookie. This is Larkin.” Larkin squeezed Mookie’s hand again. I’m excited to wrap-up this story series because I feel like I found a satisfying ending for this tale. However, I am also sad about letting it all go for now. I love writing about Mookie and Grandpa. They are both so wise and kind. I love the friendship between Mookie and his best friend Larkin. I also love what Jemi and Sander bring to the team - their brains and focus. I love that

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14:15

STORY: Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 7

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2024/08/08

Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 7 Mookie and Grandpa are trying to decide how to care for the Chromanian Dragon whose egg was left in their chicken coop. With the help of this podcast's favorite gnome and his blustery little buddy Brizbane the Mouse, you're sure to enjoy this original fairytale series. The April Eight Songs and Stories Podcast is full of gentle, magical songs and tales for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack-time, dinner-time, car-time, any time you need a sweet, funny,

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14:09

STORY: Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 6

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2023/09/13

Story 6 from the series Mookie and the Magic Egg. Who could sleep when they have a baby Chromanian dragon to protect? Certainly not Mookie. Fortunately, he has some unexpected assitance from a tiny mouse (who you callin' tiny?) and a helpful gnome. The "Mookie and the Magic Egg" series is a gentle, magical tale for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack-time, dinner-time, car-time, any time you need a sweet, funny, entertaining tale told. April Eight, Waldorf teacher and "world-class"

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14:09

Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 5

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2023/06/21

One of our old friends pops up in this episode - literally - to help Mookie and Grandpa decide what to do to help their baby dragon. Brizbane is back and up to all kinds of trouble, as usual. A gentle, magical podcast for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack, dinner, or car-time – any time you need a sweet, funny, entertaining tale told or song sung. April Eight, Waldorf teacher, and world-class storyteller, shares her original fairytales and folk songs to delight and enchant the whole family

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12:38

Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 4

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2022/09/29

In Story 4, Mookie comes home to tell his grandpa all about the adventures he and his friends had and the magical creatures they discovered in Hawthorn Grove Woods. Dragons, fairies, kids, and magical cat wizards - there's a lot of fun to be had in this original series of sweet stories from storyteller April Eight. And someone you might know arrives to offer up his help at the end of this one... Stay Up Late with April Eight Newsletter - find it at https://aprileightuplate.substack.com/ Find me at

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16:23

Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 3

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2022/06/23

Mookie, Larken, Jemi, and Sander follow their fairy friend into the woods to find out how to protect the baby dragon that just hatched out of the egg Mookie had been protecting for weeks. They meet a wise creature, the likes of which they never imagined. What in the world is a Chatabourger? You'll find out in Story 3 of Mookie and the Magic Egg. Find out more at aprileight.com and at instragram.com/aprileightsongsandstories. Stay Up Late with April Eight Newsletter - find it

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05:47

SONG: A Lullaby for a Dragon

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2022/01/29

In our last episode, Mookie and his friends watched as a Chromanian Dragon hatched out of her shell. And what could they do with this wee magical creature but rock her to sleep with a baby bottle? ;-) There's a bit of trouble afoot in Hawthorn Grove, but that's for the next episode! For now, let's sing our dear dragon to sleep with the "Lullaby for a Dragon" that Sander was humming in the last episode. A gentle, magical podcast for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack, dinner, or car-time –

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15:17

Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 2

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2021/12/30

Taking care of his chickens is one of Mookie’s favorite things to do. But one day, he was gathering eggs in the chicken coop for his Grandpa and found something quite curious. It was an egg, but certainly not a chicken egg. Still, Mookie cared for the green and blue speckled egg and wondered exactly what or who was in there. Mookie and his Grandpa couldn’t find an egg that looked anything like it in all those books they searched through from the library. Mookie carefully watched over the egg. And

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13:19

STORY: Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 1

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2021/09/09

“'What do you think it is? It’s getting so big!' Mookie asked Larken as they sat in the basement, staring at the egg." Welcome to Episode 59, "Mookie and the Magic Egg". A gentle, magical tale for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack-time, dinner-time, car-time, anytime you need a sweet, funny, entertaining tale told. April Eight, Waldorf teacher and "world-class" storyteller, shares her original fairytales to delight and enchant the whole family. Sign up for joy in your inbox a few times a

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11:30

It's April the Eighth and It's My Birthday!

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2021/04/08

I’m having a birthday party and guess who’s here? My Kids Listen podcasting pals from Stoopkids, Dorktales Storytime, Newsy Jacuzzi, Noodle Loaf, At Your Level, The Good Word, Little News Ears, Story On, and Buttons & Figs! You might want to bring your slide whistle!

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05:35

SONG: Swinging on a Star

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2021/03/01

A Giggle-Along Song from April Eight's childhood, "Swinging on a Star". A funny old-fashioned tune, with a few updated lyrics. Featuring my ukulele! The chorus is, "Would you like to swing on a star, carry moonbeams home in a jar, and be better off than you are? Or would you rather be a...?" Perfect for bedtime, snacktime, car time, or bathtime. Find out more at aprileight.com or on Instagram at @aprileightsongsandstories.

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04:47

Fairy, Pixie and Gnome Storytime Questions

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2021/02/18

April Eight has a fairytale riddle for you today and a few answers to some questions I have received from a gnome in Canada, a pixie in Ireland. And, a happy birthday to a fairy friend whose party I just could not get to plus a hint at what the next story might just be about… If you have a question from your children, send them to me on Facebook facebook.com/aprileight or on Instagram @aprileightsongsandstories or Twitter @aprileightmusic. Find out more at aprileight.com The April Eight Podcast is

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18:40

STORY - Larken and the Troll

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2021/02/08

Larken and the Troll is an original fairytale for all-ages. “And so, there was Larken, covered in mud, shivering at the back door, socks wet, rain boots lost in a mud puddle and his raincoat who knows where… All his mother could think of to say was, “Larken, you look like a wet rat!” And Larken explained to her, well, he tried at least, over the top of his mug of peppermint tea she’d made for him as he sat by the fire warming up, that it was all on account of a troll. “A TROLL?” Said his mother… Let

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07:44

Ep 53: SONG: "The Witchy Sing-Along Song"

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2020/10/28

Roxie tells a not-really-a-story story about her Halloween past. Of course, like any good witch, the Which Witch likes Halloween so much she wrote a whole song about it – “The Witchy Sing-Along Song”! Find April Eight at - instagram.com/aprileightsongsandstories facebook.com/aprileight aprileight.com And join the April Eight Patreon for lessons and songs, bonus stories, excerpts from April's YA novel, and more - https://www.patreon.com/AprilEight

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04:38

Ep. 52 SONG: The Cuckoo and the Donkey

April Eight Songs and Stories ·

2020/05/12

Today's episode features a traditional, and funny, German song, called the "Cuckoo and the Donkey". Roxie has a bit to say about it... Also, you'll hear the bird songs of the second graders in my class at the Cincinnati Waldorf School! Send me your bird call audio or video online on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram (IG is my favorite) and I just might feature it in a future episode - I'll find it with the hashtag #a8lovesme - because you know I do! Find out more at aprileight.com

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