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PODCAST

A Carefully Built Pretend

Melissa Oliveri

A Carefully Built Pretend - A collection of original stories for children by Melissa Oliveri. Episodes alternate between stories geared toward younger kids (usually shorter and sillier) and others geared toward children young and old, and are labelled as such. Whether you're listening to the silly tale of Mr. Pebbles the gold fish, or the heartwarming tale of a Black Dog Waiting to find a place called home, there is something for everyone to enjoy in A Carefully Built Pretend.

kids & family stories for kids

All Episodes

18:01

Elliot Under Glass (EVERYONE)

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2022/03/18

This episode marks the end of Season 1 of A Carefully Built Pretend. Thank you so much for listening and supporting my work, I look forward to bringing you more original stories when we pick up with Season 2 in a few months.Today we’ll be reading a story called Elliot Under Glass. Have you ever looked deeply into a snow globe and wished with all your might that you could go inside? Maybe it’s a snow globe with a dashing unicorn, flowers laced in its flowing mane and tail. Or perhaps it’s a holiday

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8:26

Is Your Name Camilla? (YOUNGER KIDS)

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2022/03/11

Today we’ll be reading a story called “Is Your Name Camilla?”. This story is a little bit like a puzzle, or a guessing game. Our friend Harriet Hedghog is trying to find her sister’s friend, Camilla. Will you figure out which animal Camilla is before Harriet does? Let’s get reading to find out!A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram:

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10:48

That Time I Didn't Listen (EVERYONE)

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2022/03/04

Today we’ll be reading a story called That Time I Didn’t Listen. Do you ever have those moments where someone warns you about something, but you kind of want to find out for yourself? Or maybe you don’t quite believe them? This is a story about moments like those, and what our storyteller learned from them.A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram:

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9:10

Wrong Answers Only! (YOUNGER KIDS)

A Carefully Built Pretend ·

2022/02/25

Today we’ll be reading a silly story called Wrong Answers Only! Now, I’ll need your help for this story to work. I’m going to read it to you, but every time I pause, I want you to answer the question – but here’s the tricky part, I don’t want you to give me the right answer, you have to make up a silly answer of your own! Then I’ll include my silly answer too. I promise we’re all going to have a lot of fun!A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri -

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11:08

Black Dog Waiting (EVERYONE)

A Carefully Built Pretend ·

2022/02/18

Today we’ll be reading a story called Black Dog Waiting. Did you know that black dogs are often the last ones to be adopted at animal shelters? This is a story about a black dog who had to wait a long time to learn about home and love.A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle -

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6:25

Mr. Pebbles (YOUNGER KIDS)

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2022/02/11

Today we’ll be reading a story called Mr. Pebbles. It’s a tale about a cat and a fish, and how they became the best of friends!A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle - http://www.cannellemusic.comMusic and Stories brought to you by Things with Wings Productions and Phaeton

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9:50

The Moonlight Parade (EVERYONE)

A Carefully Built Pretend ·

2022/02/05

Today we’ll be reading a story called The Moonlight Parade. It’s a story about friendship, love, loss, and change.A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle - http://www.cannellemusic.comMusic and Stories brought to you by Things with Wings Productions and Phaeton Starling

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4:46

Emma Eats Strange Things (YOUNGER KIDS)

A Carefully Built Pretend ·

2022/01/28

Today we’ll be reading a silly poem called “ Emma Eats Strange Things”. It feels good to just be silly sometimes, doesn’t it? To just have a laugh for no reason at all? To make things up that don’t make sense? That’s what today is all about – just being silly and having fun.A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter:

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6:50

The Day the Sun Fell (EVERYONE)

A Carefully Built Pretend ·

2022/01/21

Today we’ll be reading a story called The Day the Sun Fell. It’s a story about working together to complete something that would be impossible if we were working alone.A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle - http://www.cannellemusic.comMusic and Stories brought to you by

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8:10

Repeat After Me (YOUNGER KIDS)

A Carefully Built Pretend ·

2022/01/14

Get ready for a funny, silly, INTERACTIVE episode!Today we’ll be reading a silly story called “Repeat After Me”. I’ll need your help for this story to work. I’m going to read it to you, but every time I pause, I need you to repeat what I said. I promise we’re all going to have a lot of fun!This podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter:

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11:03

When the Night Came (EVERYONE)

A Carefully Built Pretend ·

2022/01/07

Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.Author/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle - http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicFULL TRANSCRIPT:Pssst! Over here! Take my hand, I’ll take you to a

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4:43

My Darling, My Darling, Won't You Eat Your Peas?...

A Carefully Built Pretend ·

2021/12/31

Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.Author/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle - http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicFULL TRANSCRIPT:Pssst! Over here!Take my hand, I’ll take you to

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