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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

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00:07:16

Jerboa

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2025/07/27

Tiny jumping rodents with big ears and long legs bound across desert sands. Despite their pipsqueak size, jerboa can jump far and fast. They can also dig burrows to beat the heat and even block out sandFrom their tiny noses and ears. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about jerboa.Don’t forget to check out our Back to School and Fall books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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00:07:34

Jane Goodall - By Maria Vegara

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2025/07/26

When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could.Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights and campaigns for environmental issues around the world.Don’t forget to check out our Back to School and Fall books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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00:05:24

How to Catch a Class Pet - By Alice Walstead & Any...

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2025/07/25

The class pets escaped from their cages and are running loose in your school! Lizards, hamsters, rabbits, and birds are on the loose... and a bearded dragon is leading the hilarious escape. Join the fun and find out if YOU have what it takes to catch these riotous pets on their wild field trip! Featuring an approachable school theme that kids will relate to plus cute animal characters and clever rhymes, this silly story will inspire repeat reads again and again.Check out our Back to School

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00:06:43

Mardi Gras in the Bayou - by KeriAnne Jelinek

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2025/03/05

Join Remy the raccoon and his friends for an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration in the heart of the bayou!Together, they create masks, build a dazzling float, and discover the joy of teamwork and tradition.With glowing lanterns, jazzy tunes, and colorful beads, this enchanting story brings the magic of Mardi Gras to life.Filled with music, creativity, and friendship, Mardi Gras in the Bayou is the perfect adventure for children ages 3-10!Great for Mardi Gras Festivities, Social Study Units, Mardi

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00:12:50

First Comes A Butterfly - by Sherry Krehbiel

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2025/02/05

When energetic Isla stays with Grandma at the lake house, her curiosity leads her to follow a monarch butterfly. Through daily discoveries, she learns the secret life of the monarch from larva to adulthood.Beautiful illustrations delight young and old readers, while emphasizing the importance of wildlife preservation.First Comes a Butterfly is Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and on the author’s website at: www.SherryKrehbielChildrensBooks.com

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00:10:28

Groundhog Day! - by Gail Gibbons

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2025/02/02

Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly-- what does a groundhog have to do with the weather?Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows-- especially in the town of Punxsutawney-- trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up.In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions

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00:07:28

Jing and the Lunar New Year Lanterns - by KeriAnne...

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Join Mei, Lin, and their fluffy white cat, Snowball, on a magical adventure in Jing and the Lunar New Year Lanterns!When Grandma introduces them to Jing, a beautifully crafted red dragon puppet, the children never expect the incredible journey that awaits. As the Lunar New Year approaches, they must work together to gather glowing lanterns scattered across the hills, forests, and lakes to bring light and joy to their village.With vibrant traditions, heartwarming friendships, and a touch of dragon

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00:04:10

I Am Thankful: Empowering Kids to Believe in...

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2024/11/14

Celebrate all there is to be thankful for in this fall-tastic Early Reader!It's Thanksgiving Day, and there's a lot to be done before turkey time!I Am Thankful follows a young boy through his busy holiday adventures, from running in the turkey trot to helping his family bake pies. Even though the weather might ruin the annual family football game, the jam-packed day proves there’s never a shortage of things to be thankful for. Don’t forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday

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00:04:59

It’s Duffy Time! - by Audrey & Don Wood

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2024/11/13

Like most pugs, Duffy loves to sleep, and from the time he wakes for breakfast to the time he prepares for bed, Duffy's day is punctuated by delicious naps: the Before Breakfast Nap; the After Breakfast Nap; the Late Morning Nap; and so on. When his best friend, a playful girl, comes home from school, Duffy helps her with her homework, follwed by his Early Evening Nap.With their typical wry humor, the Woods end their story with Duffy and his friend wearing matching pajamas in bed, reading a book

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00:09:43

A Hat for Mrs. Goldman - by Michelle Edwards

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2024/11/12

This heartwarming winter story is perfect for those who love to knit and parents looking to teach their children about the importance of doing good for others!Mrs. Goldman always knits hats for everyone in the neighborhood, and Sophia, who thinks knitting is too hard, helps by making the pom-poms. But now winter is here, and Mrs. Goldman herself doesn't have a hat-she's too busy making hats for everyone else! It's up to Sophia to buckle down and knit a hat for Mrs. Goldman. But try as Sophia

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00:13:05

Letting Swift River Go - by Jane Yolen

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2024/11/10

Relates Sally Jane's experience of changing times in rural America, as she lives through the drowning of the Swift River towns in western Massachusetts to form the Quabbin Reservoir. Don’t forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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00:07:10

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain - by Verna Aardema

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2024/11/09

A Nandi Tale from Africa. A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built.” Don’t forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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00:11:19

Germs Make Me Sick! - by Melvin Berger

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2024/11/08

Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. How? Read and find out! This clear and appealing picture book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, is all about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off. Don’t forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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00:13:17

Norman the Doorman - by Don Freeman

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2024/11/07

"Norman is a doorman. He is also a mouse. Most important of all, he is a sculptor, particularly gifted in his manipulation of mousetraps into mobiles. This story, set in a museum, boasts illustrations of rare charm and quality. And the world of art lovers, exhibit openings, and mousedom, portrayed in Don Freeman’s delicious pastels, will enchant children and delight the most sophisticated of parents.”—Kirkus Reviews — Don’t forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at:

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00:09:25

Grandma’s Comfort Quilt - by Debbie L. Hepner

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2024/11/06

What could be more comforting than a grandmother's love? It's a warmth that transcends time, blooming like a cozy patch of sun on a chilly afternoon.Grandma has always had a knack for weaving magic with her hands. With every gentle stitch and careful knot, she transforms fabric into breathtaking quilts, each one a mosaic of memories and hugs sewn tight. Her sewing room, filled with vibrant fabrics and spools of thread, is a sanctuary where love takes shape.Amid the masterpieces draped on couches and

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00:05:51

Magical Sleigh? Snow Way! - by Diana Manning

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2024/11/05

It's the holidays and everyone is busy, including snowkid Freezy McBrr. One day, while Freezy is helping his dad fix sleighs in the family shop, something magical happens! Will it bring the fun back to Chill Valley in time for Christmas? Don’t forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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00:12:27

It’s Snowing! - by Gail Gibbons

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2024/11/04

Small, soft flakes fall quietly from above. It's snowing! People like to sled and ski in it, but what exactly is snow? How does it form? Included in this crystal clear introduction to one of winter's wonders is information about different types of snowstorms, regions where snow falls, and how to prepare when a snowstorm approaches. Don’t forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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00:07:02

Big Pumpkin - Erica Silverman

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2024/10/29

A little bat uses brains over brawn in this not-so-scary Halloween picture book. The witch has grown the biggest pumpkin ever, and now she wants to make herself a pumpkin pie for Halloween. But the pumpkin is so big she can't get it off the vine. It’s so big the ghost can’t move it, either. Neither can the vampire, nor the mummy. It looks as if there’ll be no pumpkin pie for Halloween, until along comes the bat with an idea to save the day. How can the tiny bat succeed where bigger and strong

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00:06:57

Turkey Trick or Treat - by Wendi Silvano

Sloths Love to Read Podcast ·

2024/10/27

Everyone loves Halloween candy―even Turkey. But how can he and his barnyard friends get any when the farmers give it out only to children? With a costume, of course! As his pals look on, Turkey comes up with one clever costume after the next. Each trick gets better and better...but will Turkey and his friends end up with any treats? Don’t forget to check out our educational fall and winter books at: www.SlothDreams.com

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00:04:16

Scary, Scary Halloween - by Eve Bunting

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2024/10/26

Four pairs of eyes stare from the blackness to watch fearsome creatures trick-or-treat. Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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