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PODCAST

Story Time with our Animal Friends

Chris Smith (Shamblesguru)

Welcome to a world where storytelling meets the alphabet! This collection of animal stories, beginning "Where the Animals Speak...", offers a unique blend of entertainment and education for young listeners. Each story features a different animal, in alphabetical order, and includes a fun fact about each creature. Spark your child"s imagination with tales of friendship, courage, and discovery, perfect for reading aloud or exploring independently." This Podcast series complements the Book Series (3

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00:04:03

K: Kiki the Keen Kakapo's Kiwi Quest

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/12

Hi, it's Dallin again still in Book three. A friend of mine suggested that sharing a book with a friend and reading it to them is fun. Have you ever tried this?K: Kiki the Keen Kakapo's Kiwi QuestWhere the Animals Speak... K is for Kakapo. Kakapos are flightless parrots that live in New Zealand.Kiki was a keen kakapo with bright green feathers, a gentle heart, and a love for exploring her forest home. She lived in a hidden part of the forest, where she spent her time walking along the

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00:03:52

J: Juniper the Jubilant Jerboa's Joyful Jaunt

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2025/03/12

Hi, do you remember me? I'm Dallin and we are still in Book three. I always wonder if you are reading the book itself at the same time as listening to me ... I hope you are.J: Juniper the Jubilant Jerboa's Joyful JauntWhere the Animals Speak... J is for Jerboa. Jerboas are rodents that are known for their long legs and hopping abilities.Juniper was a jubilant jerboa with long legs, big ears, and a love for hopping and exploring. She lived in a desert, where she spent her days leaping across the

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00:03:47

I: Iris the Industrious Indri's Island Investigation

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2025/03/12

Hi again, I'm back, you might remember that my name is Dallin and here we go with the next story in Book three.I: Iris the Industrious Indri's Island InvestigationWhere the Animals Speak... I is for Indri. Indris are lemurs and are known for their loud calls.Iris was an industrious indri, a lemur with a black and white coat, long arms, and a love for exploring her island home. She lived in a hidden rainforest on a far away island. She spent her days leaping through the trees, calling out to

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00:03:47

H: Harold the Hairy Hermit Crab's Hidden Haul

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/12

Hi, my name is Dallin and I am lucky enough to be chosen to read the next few stories here in Book three.H: Harold the Hairy Hermit Crab's Hidden HaulWhere the Animals Speak... H is for Hermit Crab. Hermit crabs are crustaceans that carry their homes on their backs.Harold was a hairy hermit crab with a soft body, big claws, and a love for exploring all the hidden parts of the beach. He spent his days scuttling along the sand, searching for new shells, and collecting all the amazing objects that

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00:03:51

G: Gaia the Graceful Glass Frog's Gentle Glide

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/12

Hi, this is Ana, are you ready? Are you still reading the book at the same time as listening to this story? G: Gaia the Graceful Glass Frog's Gentle GlideWhere the Animals Speak... G is for Glass Frog. Glass frogs are known for their translucent skin, so that you can see their insides.Gaia was a graceful glass frog with smooth, translucent skin and a gentle spirit. She lived in a rainforest, where she spent her days leaping between leaves, exploring all the different heights of the trees, and

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00:03:43

F: Finley the Frivolous Fossa's Forest Foray

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2025/03/11

Hi, this is Ana, are you ready? Are you reading the book at the same time as listening to this story? F: Finley the Frivolous Fossa's Forest ForayWhere the Animals Speak... F is for Fossa. Fossas are cat-like predators and live in Madagascar.Finley was a frivolous fossa with sharp claws, a long tail, and a love for exploring the forest with his friends. He lived in a large forest, where he spent his time jumping through the trees, running along the ground and making new friends along the way

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00:03:51

E: Edgar the Elusive Echidna's Earthy Escapade

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2025/03/11

Hi, this is Ana, are you ready, I wonder if you are reading the book at the same time as listening to this story?. E: Edgar the Elusive Echidna's Earthy EscapadeWhere the Animals Speak... E is for Echidna. Echidnas are spiny mammals, and are known for their long snouts.Edgar was an elusive echidna with a long, pointy snout, sharp spines, and a very curious nature. He lived in a hidden part of the forest, where he spent his time sniffing at the ground, exploring all the secret places, and looking

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00:03:54

D: Diego the Dextrous Dugong's Deep-Sea Dance

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/10

Hi, this is Ana again and I will continue to be your reader, I hope you are enjoying the stories.D: Diego the Dextrous Dugong's Deep-Sea DanceWhere the Animals Speak... D is for Dugong. Dugongs are gentle marine mammals and are known as sea cows.Diego was a dextrous dugong with a gentle smile, a playful spirit, and a love for dancing in the deep sea. He lived in a warm, ocean habitat, where he spent his days swimming gracefully through the water and making new friends. Diego always felt the need

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00:04:01

C: Coralina the Clever Cassowary's Cautious Crossing

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/10

Hi, it is Ana again and I will read this story to you. C: Coralina the Clever Cassowary's Cautious CrossingWhere the Animals Speak... C is for Cassowary. Cassowaries are large, flightless birds known for their powerful legs and a crest on their head.Coralina was a clever cassowary who lived in a dense rainforest. She was known for her tall crest, her powerful legs and her cautious nature. She loved her rainforest home, but she knew it was very big and that it could be dangerous for smaller

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00:03:46

B: Barry the Bizarre Blobfish's Bottom Bounce

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/09

Hello, and welcome back to book 3, my name is Ana and I'm pleased to be invited to read the next few stories to you. Actually, this story is very similar to the first story read by Grandpa Oxley.B: Barry the Bizarre Blobfish's Bottom BounceWhere the Animals Speak... B is for Blobfish. Blobfish are deep-sea fish and are known for their jelly-like bodies.Barry was a bizarre blobfish who lived in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. He had a jelly-like body and a very gentle soul. Barry was

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00:04:15

A: The Ambitious Axolotl's Aquatic Ascent

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/09

Hello, and welcome to book 3If you have listened to earlier books you already know who this is from the sound of my voice, it is me, Grandpa Oxley again.Here we start with 26 new animals, I hope you enjoy this book as much as the first two.A: The Ambitious Axolotl's Aquatic AscentWhere the Animals Speak... A is for Axolotl. Axolotls are aquatic salamanders and are known for their unique, feathery gills.Once upon a time, in a cool, freshwater lake lived an axolotl named Axel. Axel wasn't like

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00:03:22

End of Book 2

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/03

End of Book 2Hi everyone, boys and girls, mums and dads and also English language students of all ages.This is Chris again, the author of this series … I should really say “Proud Author” as I’ve been extremely happy with the feedback to this series 'Story Time with our Animal Friends: Where the Animals Speak’.But this, dear listeners, does bring us to the end of our 'Book 2' podcast! What another amazing journey we’ve been on together. I really do hope you’ve continued to love all our

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00:04:09

Z: Zola the Zealous Zebu's Zigzag Zoom

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/02

I could not resist coming back for the last story in this Book, I hope you do not mind. Hello again this is Grandpa Oxley. Congratulations you made it to the end of Book 2, did you read all the stories as well as listen to them ... I hope so. I do hope you also enjoy listening to this last one about the Zubu and maybe we will meet again in Book3, have fun.Z: Zola the Zealous Zebu's Zigzag ZoomWhere the Animals Speak... Z is for Zebu. Zebus are a type of cattle that are known for their humps.Zola

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00:02:54

Y: Yumi the Youthful Yabby's Yellow Yonder

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/02

I'm back again to read another story, this is Lorelai, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal from Australia.Y: Yumi the Youthful Yabby's Yellow YonderWhere the Animals Speak... Y is for Yabby. Yabbies are freshwater crustaceans and are found in Australia.Yumi was a youthful yabby with bright blue claws, a cheerful spirit, and a love for all things yellow. She lived in a cool, freshwater pond, where she spent her days scuttling around the bottom, exploring the world, and

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00:03:33

X: Xena the Xenops's Xylose Snack

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2025/03/02

Hi, here I am again, this is Lorelai, this time I'm going to read a story about a bird who likes a special snack. X: Xena the Xenops's Xylose SnackWhere the Animals Speak... X is for Xenops. Xenops are birds known for their upturned bills.Xena was a xenops, a small bird with an upturned bill, and a love for finding hidden treats. She lived in a dense forest, where she spent her days pecking at the trees and discovering the most delicious snacks. Xena loved to eat xylose, a special type of

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00:03:28

W: Wanda the Wonderful Wombat's Warm Welcome

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/02

Hello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about a Wombat, but I have no idea which countries Wombats live in, do you? W: Wanda the Wonderful Wombat's Warm WelcomeWhere the Animals Speak... W is for Wombat. Wombats are stocky marsupials that are known for their burrowing skills.Wanda was a wonderful wombat with soft, brown fur, a stocky body, and a very generous heart. She lived in a cozy burrow, where she loved to dig, explore, and welcome all the other

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00:03:36

V: Vance the Vivacious Viper's Valley Venture

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/02

Hello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal I thought might frighten me but instead I found out all about camouflage.V: Vance the Vivacious Viper's Valley VentureWhere the Animals Speak... V is for Viper. Vipers are snakes known for their camouflage and are found all around the world.Vance was a vivacious viper with bright, patterned scales, a curious mind, and a love for exploring. He lived in a valley, where he spent his time slithering

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00:04:08

U: Ulani the Unwavering Urial's Unseen Uplands

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/02

Hello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal I have not heard about before.U: Ulani the Unwavering Urial's Unseen UplandsWhere the Animals Speak... U is for Urial. Urials are wild sheep that live in the mountains.Ulani was an unwavering urial who lived high up in the mountains. She was known for her strong legs, her determination, and her ability to climb even the steepest rocks. Ulani loved her mountain home and wanted to show all the other

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00:03:51

T: Tommy the Trusty Turtle's Time-Telling Talent

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/02

Hello, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm not so nervous and much more relaxed, let's see how well I get on reading the story about the Turtle.T: Tommy the Trusty Turtle's Time-Telling TalentWhere the Animals Speak... T is for Turtle. Turtles are reptiles that can live for a very long time.Tommy was a trusty turtle, known throughout the pond for his wisdom, his gentle nature, and his incredible ability to tell the time. He lived in a peaceful pond where he spent his days basking on

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00:03:28

S: Serena the Swift Swordfish's Sea Sprint

Story Time with our Animal Friends ·

2025/03/02

Hello, my name is Lorelai, and I've been given this opportunity to read this story to you. I hope you enjoy it.S: Serena the Swift Swordfish's Sea SprintWhere the Animals Speak... S is for Swordfish. Swordfish are fast fish with a long sword-like bill.Serena was a swift swordfish, with a long, pointed bill, powerful fins and a love for speed. She lived in the open ocean, where she spent her time exploring, swimming, and racing all the other sea creatures. Serena was always trying to go

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