In this conversation, Alexa and Cat discuss their experiences in the childcare field, the transition to new careers, and the challenges faced by childcare providers. They reflect on the joys and difficulties of working with infants and toddlers, the importance of communication and relationships in childcare, and the need for self-care and mental health awareness. On a less AI generated summary note, Cat is hilarious and shares a lot about her experience working in Early Childhood Education with me

This story follows Gagliuso, a poor man's youngest son who inherits only a cat, while his brother receives a useful sieve. Initially despairing, Gagliuso benefits from the cat's extraordinary cunning as it steals gifts for the king, pretending they are from Gagliuso, and orchestrates elaborate deceptions to portray him as immensely wealthy. These tricks lead the king to offer his daughter's hand in marriage along with a significant dowry, making Gagliuso rich. However, the tale serves as a

Fartun gears up for a cozy afternoon at Evergreen Library with Chester, the library cat, only to discover a mysterious golden key that unlocks a secret vault beneath the shelves, leading her on a magical adventure where bravery, books, and perhaps even sharks await!

This fable contrasts the lifestyles of two mice: a Country Mouse living simply but safely, and a Town Mouse enjoying city luxuries fraught with peril. After the Town Mouse dismisses the plain country fare, the Country Mouse visits the city and encounters a lavish feast, only to be terrified by a cat, servants, and a dog. The Country Mouse swiftly returns home, concluding that her peaceful, secure, albeit simple, life is far preferable to the anxiety-ridden luxury of the city, teaching that

In this episode, we sit down with Pooja Sardana — strategy consultant, writer, mother of two, and the voice behind The Backpacking Mama. What unfolds is a rich, real conversation about parenting as a journey of becoming — not just for children, but for the parent, too.From teenage eyebrow waxing surprises to brain surgery scares, and from co-parenting revelations to travel tales that shaped her kids, Pooja shares the ups, the downs, and the deeply human in-betweens of raising a family while

Episode 13: Cat is not afraid anything …. or is he??

This story follows the contrasting fates of three frog siblings. Hop leaves home seeking adventure, but encounters dangers like carts, a cat, and a snake, leading to his demise. Croak, vain and proud of his singing, is captured, mistreated, and eventually killed when he's mistaken as food for an old gentleman. Splash, kind and content, stays home, helping others. Her good nature and helpfulness impress the Frog Prince, who, disguised as a beggar, observes her kindness and chooses her as his queen

This week a very special cat named Sally Mitts is back on the show and this time its in the book Sally Mitts and the Land of Imagination written by Shain Stodt. Sally has been on the show before when I read Sally Mitts finds a Home. The Story of a Shy Shelter Kitten - LISTEN HERE. In our story today Sally drifts off into a nap, except it turns into a journey into the land of imagination. Sally finds herself in her house, opening a red door that has a great big sign on it which reads I.M.A.G.I...

You've undoubtably heard of Dr. Seuss. The author of The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Green Eggs and Ham, Horton Hears a Who! The Lorax, and so many other classic works of children's literature. But... how much do you know about Ted Geisel? Ted is the man behind the pseudonym, and he lived a very interesting life. And he wasn't able to make a living as the author of children's book until he was in his fifties.Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck

The Bremen Town Musicians is a fairy tale about four aging animals—a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster—who are no longer useful to their masters. They decide to run away and become musicians in the town of Bremen. On their journey, they find a cottage occupied by robbers. To scare them off, the animals stack themselves up and make a loud, frightening noise. The robbers flee, thinking a monster has invaded. The animals enjoy the cozy home and decide to stay there instead of going to Bremen. They

Glad to have you listening with us today! Today we have Ms. Sarah reading "I Quit by Kristen Tracy" Have you ever wanted to just quit? Well so does this cute cat! As always this book was selected from our library! Kids and Parents can read along with us, in this read aloud story time! Be sure to check out your local Library to check out what books they may have! If you prefer E-Books, sign into the Hoopla or Libby app using your Library Card and follow along from there!- Check out the

Send us a text In this episode Lucy chats to illustrator Yiting Lee and writer Swapna Haddow about their latest titles with publishers Magic Cat, Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions. Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions, features ten fictional comic strip stories with supportive tools to help understand the difficult things about life. Designed for grown-ups to read with children. Yiting is a children’s book author and illustrator from Taiwan, based in England. Yiting graduated from ...

It's a dark, thundery night and two children lie in bed, afraid and unable to sleep. Then their cat says he wants to show them where all the noise outside is really coming from...

Send us a text In Part 6, a customer returns with good news. Aileen welcomes Samara to the Super Fantastical Toy Paradise. The mysteries continue to unravel. Age: 6+ but younger ones with a solid attention span may also enjoy Length: Longey Scary: A bit, more disturbing than scary in one part Shorty (less than 10 minutes), Mediumy (10-20 minutes), Longy (more than 20 minutes) Our simple website: https://nebulacatstorytime.buzzsprout.com/ If you would like to contact us, p...

In this episode of The Mom's Adventure Paradox, I reflect on the power of humor—especially in the messiness of parenting and real life. I kick things off with a live stream moment when I discovered toothpaste on my hairbrush during a team meeting… courtesy of my kids’ April Fool's prank. That launched me into a bigger conversation: when do we know the joke is over? I share some personal stories—like a cringey-but-funny moment from my river guiding days involving a Boy Scout joke that definite...

Welcome! 🐈‍⬛ Today, listen to K read aloud Black Cat & White Cat by Claire Garralon ( ages 3 - 8 ). Every weekday, we will read  aloud a new kids book.Black Cat & White Cat was published by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky in 2015. Join us tomorrow to hear a new kids book read aloud by K!Thank you for tuning in to Storytime with K. In this space, we will read aloud your favorite kids books with new episodes posted Monday through Friday! Whether you use reading time to help build reading skills,

"Mrs. Tabby Gray and Her Three Little Kittens" is a heartwarming story about a mother cat who tries to find a new home for her kittens in a trunk but is separated from one when the trunk gets locked. Distraught, Mrs. Tabby Gray tries to communicate her distress to the lady of the house, who eventually understands and unlocks the trunk, reuniting the mother with her kitten. The story emphasizes a mother's love and determination to protect her children, as well as the importance of understanding and

After financially supporting my girlfriend for three years, she issued an ultimatum: have children or face a breakup. To my shock, she moved out during my work trip, taking $25,000 and our cat with her. #financialsupport #relationshipultimatum #girlfriendultimatum #redditstories #redditupdate See show notes: https://inlet.fm/inkspillers-/episodes/680142345930373f998cd600 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read along at Ririro.com"Cat ABC" is an alphabet-themed poem that celebrates the various aspects of a cat's life, from agility and chasing to grooming and napping. Each letter introduces a different characteristic or activity, such as "A is for Agile," "C is for Chasing," and "P is for Purr." The poem highlights a cat's playful nature, keen senses, and unique behaviors, making it a delightful way to introduce children to the alphabet while also showcasing the charming world of felines.