Sloths Love to Read Podcast

Sloths Love to Read Podcast

By: KeriAnne Jelinek for Sloth Dreams Books

Language: en

Categories: Kids, Family, Stories

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 International License, ensuring that every episode celebrates books legally and responsibly.

Episodes

I Love You Forever and Beyond - by Kimberley Peters
Jan 11, 2026

During the raid on their village Daisy and her mom got separated. Trapped and terrified, Daisy recalls the lessons her mom taught her about happiness, love and bravery.


She hopes to escape and reunite with her mother, but even apart, Daisy feels her mother's love. This love story between mother and daughter, touches on love and loss.


I Love you Forever and Beyond reminds children, young people and adults that the love of a mother never goes away.


I Love You Forever And Beyond...

Duration: 00:06:29
Play for Me, Peter - by Carol Selick
Jan 10, 2026

Play for Me Peter is a picture book about a young boy who wants to play jazz piano like his grandfather. But when the music stops so dies Peter’s dream of learning the piano.


But with the help of a surprise gift and the support of his grandmother and a supportive piano teacher, Peter is able to continue his grandfather’s musical legacy.


There is an original song at the end of the book that makes learning music fun!


This book is available on A...

Duration: 00:07:28
The Princess Who Can’t Sit Still - by Cherise Hurt
Jan 09, 2026

Little princesses everywhere will connect with Nora - an excitable little girl who can't sit still. Follow her journey navigating school structure and rules, while having a great need for movement.


This story is helpful for any child dealing with impulse control. It is a great tool for those with learning delays, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, speech/language delays, developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, and many other reasons that make it a bit harder to be still.


The Princess Who Can't Sit Still teaches us the importance...

Duration: 00:04:02
Gunner Goes to Grandma’s House - by Karl Riemensperger
Jan 08, 2026

Gunner is a loyal and playful 4 year-old Black Labrador mix that goes on an unexpected and undisclosed car trip with his human pack.


Follow Gunner’s dreams as he imagines what ultimate destination they are headed to. Gunner might enjoy surprises more than he initially thought.


In the third book of a series, this story demonstrates how a dog might dream about adventures, but in reality, it's his family and the relationships they form that are the most meaningful. There are many adventures yet to be had in the Gu...

Duration: 00:08:11
Awesome Adventures with Cadie the Rescue Dog - by Natalie McCurry
Jan 07, 2026

Follow Cadie as she goes on adventures and meets other dogs, children, dog owners and family all while enjoying many adventures with her family.


Since she was rescued, Cadie will now live out her life happy and will explore on her many adventures, which she is sharing with you.


Awesome Adventures With Cadie the Rescue Dog - https://a.co/d/dCCj82Z

Duration: 00:07:43
Poppy Dwarf and the Wishing Flower - by Nikita Smit
Jan 06, 2026

Nikita Smit, an South African children's book author and the creator of Poppy Dwarf and The Wishing Flower as well as Die Avonture van Danie die Duimdwergie (Afrikaans) strives to include little readers from all ages and all backgrounds to get involved with reading and to feel like they belong!


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:07:25
Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made A Sweet Treat Better - by Kim Freeman and Glenda Armand
Jan 06, 2026

Discover the inspiring story of Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur who is known as "the father of ice cream," in this beautifully illustrated picture-book biography.Augustus Jackson was born in 1808 in Philadelphia.


While most African Americans were enslaved at that time, in Pennsylvania, slavery was against the law. But while Augustus and his family were free, they were poor, and they depended on their garden and their chickens for food. Augustus enjoyed helping his mom prepare meals for their family.


He dreamed of becoming a professional cook, and...

Duration: 00:16:41
Octavia Can Do It! - by Liliana Tommasini
Jan 04, 2026

Octavia is a spunky little girl who loves to bake cookies with her Mama. Mixing flour, butter and eggs are one of her favourite things to do.


Today, Octavia wants to do things differently.When Mama steps out of the kitchen, Octavia takes over with an “I can do it” attitude. But as flour and cocoa cover the walls, cabinets, and countertop, she starts to question herself.Will her cookies turn out as good as Mama’s cookies?


Octavia Can Do It! is the humorous story of a young girl a...

Duration: 00:08:34
A Friend for Princess Ada - by Emilee Moore
Jan 03, 2026

Princess Ada is lonely and needs a friend. She decrees that the kingdom search far and wide to find her a perfect playmate.


As the villagers bring creature after creature in to please her, none will do. A seal is too slippery, an elephant too big, and a sloth too lazy . . . However, at long last, the perfect companion is found, one that combines the best attributes each animal presented has to offer!


Children will love to root for Princess Ada and her new pal, as they discover fun animals...

Duration: 00:09:40
Pickle Juice & Patty Cakes Ice Cream Adventure - by Heather Marie
Jan 02, 2026

Embark on a sun-filled escapade with Pickle Juice and Patty Cakes in "Pickle Juice & Patty Cakes' Ice Cream Adventure"!


Follow these adorable pals as they frolic under the morning sun, encountering obstacles and savoring delightful ice cream treats. With wagging tails and unwavering determination, they overcome challenges, spreading joy and experiencing the kindness of others.


Find this book at: Pickle Juice & Patty Cakes Ice Cream Adventure - https://a.co/d/4i7zF34

Duration: 00:06:12
Toot & Puddle: Let it Snow - by Holly Hobbie
Jan 01, 2026

How do you find the best Christmas present ever for your best friend in the whole wide world? That's what Toot is trying to find out, and Puddle is having just as much trouble.


With a nod to previous books in the bestselling Toot & Puddle series, Holly Hobbie shows readers that the best kind of present for the best kind of friend is one that shows just how much you care.


This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.Sl...

Duration: 00:08:24
Who’s that Knocking on Christmas Eve? - by Jan Brett
Dec 31, 2025

This will be a Christmas Eve to remember for the boy from Finnmark, his bear, and the little girl Kyri. Will the trolls invade and eat all these food this year or will something prove to chase them away?


Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. Check out Sloth Dreams Books at www.SlothDreamsBooks.com for more wonderful holiday books!

Duration: 00:09:37
Frosty the Snowman - Words by Steve Nelson and Jack Robbins
Dec 30, 2025

Enjoy the wonderful words to the classic Christmas Song, Frosty the Snowman. Enjoy books written on these words on Amazon.


Check out our Winter Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:03:51
Santa’s Rainbow Reindeer - by Mimi Jones
Dec 29, 2025

So, you have heard of Rudolph? But, have you heard of Santa's rainbow reindeer? Come join Harry and Holly Jingles as they introduce you to Santa's adorable team of reindeer. When you collide a reindeer with a rainbow this is what you get.


They are playful, cuddly, colorful, and oh so cute! They are sure to put a smile on your face. You don't want to miss out on this cute little interactive story to help get your child ready for bed on Christmas eve! Book was illustrated by a 15 year old girl.

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Duration: 00:05:49
If You Take A Mouse to the Movies - by Laura Numeroff
Dec 28, 2025

If you take a mouse to the movies, he'll ask you for some popcorn. If you give him the popcorn, he'll want to string it all together. Then he'll want to hang it on a Christmas tree.


Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:03:41
Merry Christmas, Curious George - by Margaret & H.A. Rey & Cathy Hapka
Dec 27, 2025

It’s Christmastime! And irrepressible, excitable Curious George has just the spirit for it. He can’t wait to help his best friend, the man with the yellow hat, pick out their holiday tree.


At the tree farm, however, amid all the excitement of finding the perfect specimen, George gets carried away, as usual—atop his favorite tree! Hiding in the tree’s branches, George finds himself delivered to the local children’s hospital, where his tree trimming antics cheer the children and he gets to meet a jolly man in a bright red suit.

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Duration: 00:07:09
This Magic Christmas Night - by KeriAnne Jelinek
Dec 26, 2025

Embark on a wondrous journey through the enchanting story of Christmas with "This Magic Christmas Night." This captivating children's book transports young readers into the heart of the timeless tale of the birth of Jesus, bringing the magic of the season to life.


This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:05:22
The Polar Express - by Chris van Allsburg
Dec 25, 2025

Take a magical trip on The Polar Express to Santa’s village. Will the boy get his special gift of the magical sound of the silver bell? Come take a magical trip to Santa’s village.


Available on Amazon. Check out our Winter & Holiday Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:10:12
The Night Before Christmas - Poem by Clement Moore & Illustrated by Jan Brett
Dec 24, 2025

The classic story of the Night Before Christmas. You can check out this version of the story illustrated by Jan Brett at Amazon.


Check out our holiday collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:05:57
The Very Snowy Christmas - Diana Hendry
Dec 23, 2025

In search of the perfect holly with shiny berries to decorate his Christmas tree, Little Mouse begins to make his way home. Suddenly soft white flakes begin falling all around him. "The sky is coming undone!" fears Little Mouse. As he hurries home to tell Big Mouse his imagination overwhelms him.


First, he sees a "strange creature" waving its arms at him as he passes the water. Then when he turns around he sees that an invisible monster is leaving footprints right behind him! Finally, after running circles Little Mouse arrives home only to...

Duration: 00:07:05
The Donkey’s Song: A Christmas Nativity Story - by Jacki Kellum
Dec 22, 2025

Sleepy but strong, I clip-clopped along to rest in a stable with straw.The wonder of the first Christmas miracle is movingly told with descriptions of scented pine, warm candlelight, fresh hay, and a "sweet angel sound" as a gentle donkey welcomes the baby Jesus. Each page has adorable, moonlit images of the humble farm animals that were there to witness and comfort.


This luminous, soothing song of hope, friendship, conviction, and faith is one that families will return to each Christmas for years to come. This books is available on Amazon.

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Duration: 00:03:24
A Christmas Spider’s Miracle - by Trinka Hakes Noble
Dec 21, 2025

Long ago in a faraway place there lived two mothers. One, a humble peasant woman who struggled daily to provide for her children. And the other, a mother spider who also worked hard to care for her family. And although it would appear they were as different as night and day, these two mothers had more in common than would first seem.


As the only holiday gift she can give her children, one cold Christmas Eve the peasant woman goes to the forest to get a tree, never noticing that someone has made a...

Duration: 00:13:43
The Animals’ Santa - by Jan Brett
Dec 20, 2025

Little Snowshoe Bunny doesn’t know if he believes in Santa after the forest animals tell them about their gifts from the Animals’ Santa. Will little bunny find a gift from Santa or will he find out if the Animals’ Santa is true? Listen in to find out now!


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:06:36
The Finest Christmas Tree - by John and Ann Hassett
Dec 19, 2025

Every year Farmer Tuttle loads his truck with Christmas trees fresh from his farm and drives down to the city to sell them. Then he picks out a special Christmas hat to bring home to Mrs. Tuttle.


But one year, people stopped buying real Christmas trees. Fake ones were more convenient, they said. So Farmer Tuttle had to return home without a hat to give his wife. The Tuttles worried; if they couldn't sell their trees anymore, what would they do? Just when they're about to sell all their trees to a man from...

Duration: 00:05:23
The Nutcracker - Adapted by Susan Jeffers - Story by E.T.A. Hoffman.
Dec 18, 2025

Enter into the land of sweets, nutcrackers, mice, and dancers from around the world! Listen in as we read one of the most popular traditions in the world, The Nutcracker.


Available on Amazon. Check out our Christmas book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:08:23
Pick a Pine Tree - by Patricia Toht
Dec 17, 2025

A festive read-aloud brimming with all the joy and excitement of Christmastime — beginning, of course, with picking out a tree!Part of the magic of the Christmas season stems from the traditions that families and friends take part in every year: hanging up stockings; putting lights in the windows; and, one of the most important of all, picking out and taking home the Christmas tree.


With style and warmth, debut author Patricia Toht and Jarvis, the author-illustrator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, evoke all the rituals of decorating the tree — digging out boxes jam-pa...

Duration: 00:05:54
A Charlie Brown Christmas - by Charles M. Schulz
Dec 16, 2025

Celebrate Christmas with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this gorgeous deluxe storybook retelling of the beloved Christmas special!Christmas is almost here, which means ice-skating, Christmas carols, and sparkly lights everywhere—even on Snoopy’s doghouse!


Everyone is enjoying the holiday celebrations except Charlie Brown. Can the Peanuts gang help Charlie Brown discover the true meaning of Christmas?Find out in this beautiful deluxe storybook with a cloth cover, lush foil stamping, and incredible illustrations! This makes the perfect holiday gift for fans of Peanuts and the classic Christmas spec...

Duration: 00:12:50
Gnome for Hanukkah - by KeriAnne Jelinek
Dec 15, 2025

Join our lovable gnomes on a magical journey home for the holidays! "Gnome for Hanukkah" is a heartwarming tale of adventure and tradition, as these tiny travelers use imaginative transportation to bring the joy of Hanukkah to life.


From menorahs to latkes, this enchanting book introduces the Festival of Lights to young hearts, making it a must-read for kids aged 0-8. Share in the holiday spirit with the gnomes, and discover the wonders of Hanukkah together!


Available on Amazon or https://a.co/d/1DQO4dh OR www.SlothDreamsBooks...

Duration: 00:05:55
The Legend of the Pointsettia - by Tomie dePaola
Dec 14, 2025

In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside.


This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas.


His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the...

Duration: 00:13:00
An Ellis Island Christmas - by Maxine Rhea Leighton
Dec 13, 2025

Papa has already left Poland, and Krysia longs to see him again. "First we must cross the ocean to get to Ellis Island in America," says Mama. "That's where Papa is waiting for us." Saying goodbye to her home is hard, and the ocean voyage is long and stormy, but finally, on Christmas Eve, Krysia sees the Statue of Liberty!


Dennis Nolan's richly rendered illustrations powerfully evoke the uncertainty, wonder, and hope of this young immigrant's experience. An Ellis Island Christmas is a holiday story to treasure, year after year.


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Duration: 00:22:11
Little Bunny and the Magic Christmas Tree - by David Martin
Dec 12, 2025

Little Bunny is tired of being the smallest. But thanks to some Christmas magic and an enchanted tree, he gets teenier still-- and has a BIG adventure.It's not fair! Little Bunny doesn't like being the smallest one in the family.


Now it's Christmas Eve, and his favorite shiny red fire-engine ornament is way up high in the tree. Little Bunny is too small to reach it, but too big to climb the tree. And he so loves that fire engine. He wishes he could ride in it for real!


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Duration: 00:10:10
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by James Dean & Eric Litwin
Dec 11, 2025

Can Pete the Cat Save Christmas? Listen I’m and find out how Pete the Cat saves Christmas.


Available on Amazon. Check out our Winter & Holiday Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:04:22
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - by Dr. Seuss
Dec 10, 2025

Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot...but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!


Not since “’Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. From the Grinch and his dog, Max, to Cindy-Lou and all the residents of Who-ville, this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will warm even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, beloved by readers young and old.


Duration: 00:13:48

Dasher - by Matt Tavares
Dec 09, 2025

Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life — one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head.


One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. It’s not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh — a man named Santa. And soon...

Duration: 00:10:39
The Christmas Owl - by Ellen Kalish & Gideon Sterer
Dec 08, 2025

When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that means. But then she is saved by a woman named Ellen, whose house is merrily decorated for the holiday, and filled with birds who need someone to care for them.


Surrounded by kindness and helpful new friends, Little Owl begins to wonder if Christmas might not be such a bad thing after all…. Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl found inside...

Duration: 00:11:58
Season of Light - by Jess Redman
Dec 07, 2025

A luminous Christmas picture book about the traditions celebrating the story of Christ that make the season a time of joy, love, faith, and light.We come to the stable, visit the manger. We are the angels singing out, “Glory!” This is a season of faith.


A time to hear and believe.From paper snowflakes to silver bells, reindeer to wise men, Christmas is a season of joy and song, giving and serving, loved ones and light that can last the whole year through. With Jess Redman's beautiful poetic text and Ramona Kaulitzki’s lumino...

Duration: 00:04:28
The Donkey’s Christmas Song - by Nancy Tafuri
Dec 06, 2025

When various animals welcome a new baby born in a stable with their special sounds, the donkey is afraid that his braying will be too harsh, but when he lets out a "Hee-aw!" the baby laughs with joy.


This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:03:19
Bear Stays Up for Christmas - Karma Wilson
Dec 05, 2025

Celebrate the holidays with Bear and his friends in this sweet picture book from bestselling author Karma Wilson!Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas!


So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!


This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:05:43
How to Catch a Reindeer - Alice Walstead & Andy Elkerton
Dec 04, 2025

It's Christmas Eve and Santa's team is off to deliver presents when one of the trusted reindeer Comet decides to explore on her own… the perfect opportunity for our How to Catch Kids to trap her and prove Santa exists!


Come along on this fun Christmas adventure to see if you can catch Comet!


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:05:47
Llama Llama Holiday Drama - by Anna Dewdney
Dec 03, 2025

Llama Llama holidays.Jingle music. Lights ablaze.How long till that special date?Llama Llama has to wait.If there's one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, decorating the tree . . . but how long is it until Christmas? Will it ever come?


Finally, Llama Llama just can't wait any more! It takes a cuddle from Mama Llama to remind him that "Gifts are nice, but there's another: The true gift is, we have each other.”


Find this book on...

Duration: 00:06:30
The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever - by Steven Kroll
Dec 02, 2025

Once there were two mice who fell in love with the same Christmas tree, but you had to see it to believe it!


Available on Scholastic.com or Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday a collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:08:43
That First Christmas Day - by Sharon Moore
Dec 01, 2025

Come join a little girl on her journey to the first Christmas, where she sees baby Jesus and the angels. She loves it so much that she draws baby Jesus a beautiful card to express her love.


This story helps to make Christmas a more personal experience, with illustrations that will capture your heart and activity pages at the end. That First Christmas Day is available on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/e2Y70qI

Duration: 00:03:02
Sugar and Spice and Everything Mice - by Annie Silvestro
Nov 30, 2025

She can skate . . . but can she bake? In this charming sequel to Mice Skating, Lucy, the adventure-loving mouse, learns that everyone needs a little help sometimes—and that’s okay. When a blustery, blizzardy snowstorm forces even winter-loving Lucy the mouse indoors, she decides to treat her friends to some home-baked sweets.


Unfortunately, Lucy insists on doing everything herself—and it turns out that, for her, baking is MUCH harder than skating. Soon, the oven explodes . . . and so does Lucy’s temper. Luckily, her pals are happy to lend a paw once Lucy realizes that we...

Duration: 00:08:00
The Wild Christmas Reindeer - Written & Illustrated by Jan Brett
Nov 29, 2025

A delightful story about a little girl with a big reindeer job! Can Teeka get the reindeer ready for Santa on Christmas Eve? Listen in and find out!


Available on Amazon. Check out our holiday collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:08:52
Thanksgiving is Here! - by Diane Goode
Nov 28, 2025

A lovely picture book about a family’s Thanksgiving Day! Available on Amazon.


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:04:50
Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks - by Margaret Sutherland
Nov 27, 2025

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for family, friends, pets and more!


This books is available on Amazon. Check out our own book collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:03:36
Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano
Nov 26, 2025

It’s almost Thanksgiving….What’s a Turkey to do?


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:06:19
Turk and Runt - by Lisa Wheeler
Nov 25, 2025

Turk's parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. "He's a dancer," says his mother. "He's an athlete," says his father. "He's a goner," says his little brother, Runt.


But no one ever listens to Runt — even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one. "Chosen for what?" Turk asks. No one wants to hear Runt's answer. But you will laugh at what he has to do to get his family's a...

Duration: 00:10:00
How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton
Nov 24, 2025

Thanksgiving time is here! There’s a Turkey on the run! Can you catch this silly bird before the school play has begun?


This Book Available on Amazon. Check out our entire book collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:04:43
We Gather Together…Now Please Get Lost - Diane deGroat
Nov 23, 2025

When Gilbert gets stuck with annoying tattletale Philip as his partner for the class trip to Pilgrim Town, he wishes Philip would just get lost! But when Gilbert hides from Philip in the bathroom and can't get out, he's sure he'll have to spend Thanksgiving there all alone.


Luckily, faithful Philip comes to the rescue. This memorable holiday episode in the popular series about Gilbert proves to readers that there is always something to be thankful for.


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.Sl...

Duration: 00:10:18
I Am Thankful: Empowering Kids to Believe in Themselves - by Suzy Capozzi
Nov 22, 2025

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 books at...

Duration: 00:04:10
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow - by Lucille Colandro
Nov 21, 2025

What will this silly cold lady swallow in this very silly rhyming story? Perhaps you know?


Available on Scholastic.com or Amazon.com. Check out our children’s book collection at: SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:05:19
The Lonely Scarecrow - by Tim Preston
Nov 20, 2025

A lonely scarecrow with a scary face has trouble making friends with the animals who surround him, until a heavy snowfall transforms him into a jolly snowman.


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:05:52
The Mitten - by Jan Brett
Nov 19, 2025

White Mittens, a little boy, and some very curious animals. Will Niki find his new mitten he dropped in the snow? Or will the curious animals find it first?


Find this book on Amazon.com and check out our holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:05:35
Snowmen at Night - by Caralyn Buehner
Nov 18, 2025

What do these silly snowmen do at night? Sledding or playing baseball? Come find out why this book is such a cute and silly story!


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:03:41
The Snowy Day - by Ezra Jack Keats
Nov 17, 2025

Peter wakes to find a snow day. What will he do outside in the snow? Listen in and find out about Peters perfect snow day!


Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:04:12
It’s Duffy Time! - by Audrey & Don Wood
Nov 16, 2025

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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Duration: 00:04:59
The Snow Bear - by Miriam Moss
Nov 15, 2025

A little white bear has lost his mother. He decides to build a snow bear with the help of his forest friends. As darkened falls, their mothers call the forest animals home, and the cub is left alone.


Listen in to see what happens to little snow bear. Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:06:24
Owl Moon - by Jane Yolen
Nov 14, 2025

A little girl and her father embark upon a journey through the night and dark forest to go owling. Will they see an owl this winter night?


Listen in to find out! Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Duration: 00:08:13
The Snowy Nap - by Jan Brett
Nov 13, 2025

A chill is in the air, and as Hedgie trundles around the farm all his friends tell him of the winter-time fun he will miss as he hibernates: Icicles decorating the chicken coop! Lisa making snowmen! The pond turned to slippery ice!


It sounds so amazing that Hedgie decides to stay awake instead of going to his burrow. But then, a snowstorm starts. Luckily, Lisa finds him and brings him to her home, so Hedgie gets to see the wonders of winter from inside the cozy house.


Don’t fo...

Duration: 00:08:08
A Hat for Mrs. Goldman - by Michelle Edwards
Nov 12, 2025

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 might, the hat turns out lumpy...

Duration: 00:09:44
Our Nation’s Heroes - by Melissa Shutler
Nov 11, 2025

This mini-book gives information about the military branches and wars for upper elementary students. It includes a timeline activity, writing paper, and a link to a website with directions to write to current and former military members. A great mini-lesson for Veterans Day!


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Duration: 00:05:05
Letting Swift River Go - by Jane Yolen
Nov 10, 2025

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.


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Duration: 00:13:05
Magical Sleigh? Snow Way! - by Diana Manning
Nov 09, 2025

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?


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Duration: 00:05:51
It’s Snowing! - by Gail Gibbons
Nov 08, 2025

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.


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Duration: 00:12:27
Norman the Doorman - by Don Freeman
Nov 07, 2025

"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 —


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Duration: 00:13:17
Grandma’s Comfort Quilt - by Debbie L. Hepner
Nov 06, 2025

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 hung on walls...

Duration: 00:09:25
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain - by Verna Aardema
Nov 05, 2025

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.”


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Duration: 00:07:10
Germs Make Me Sick! - by Melvin Berger
Nov 04, 2025

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.


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Duration: 00:11:19
When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street - by Elsa Okon Rael
Nov 03, 2025

When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street is Elsa Okon Rael's beautiful story of family relations and the celebrations that can often ensue.


While staying with her grandparents in New York City in the mid-1930s, eight-year-old Zeesie joins in the celebration of Simchat Torah and sees a different side of her stern grandfather.


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Duration: 00:18:54
Howl by Erin O’Brien
Nov 02, 2025

"Howl" is an award-winning, whimsical tale of a wolf who so loved the moon that he made it his life's purpose to be with her.


Through creative thinking, perseverance and sheer will, he knows he will reach his goal. Howl is a book perfect for children and families!


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Duration: 00:09:17
What is Dia de Los Muertos? - by KeriAnne Jelinek
Nov 01, 2025

Discover the vibrant world of Dia de Los Muertos in 'What is Dia de Los Muertos,' a captivating children's book that combines history and creativity. Unearth the rich traditions of this Mexican celebration as you journey through the past, and learn how families honor their ancestors.


With 15 imaginative ways to commemorate and celebrate, children of all ages will be inspired to create ofrendas, craft sugar skulls, and enjoy the magic of this beautiful holiday. Bring the spirit of Dia de Los Muertos to life with this educational and interactive adventure.


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Duration: 00:08:29
Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party - Dan Murphy & Aubrey Plaza
Oct 31, 2025

Luna Lopez wants to be a witch.


Pheenie the witch wants to throw a Halloween party.


Together this unlikely pair strikes a deal: If Luna helps her pull off the best, most spectacular soiree in the neighborhood, Pheenie will teach her the secrets to her potions and spells.


There’s only one problem: Getting this party on track is harder than Luna expected. She’ll have to curb every one of the frazzled witch’s creepy, crawly instincts to make sure the evening is full o...

Duration: 00:13:40
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown - by Charles M. Schulz
Oct 30, 2025

Spooky tricks and hilarious treats abound in this retelling of the beloved Halloween special that comes with holographic foil and embossing on the cover!Celebrate Halloween with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang!


It’s Halloween night, which means costumes, trick-or-treating, bobbing for apples…and waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Linus is certain that the Great Pumpkin will rise out of the pumpkin patch to bring toys to all the children of the world. Could this be the year that it finally happens?


Don’t forget to che...

Duration: 00:11:56
Scary, Scary Halloween - by Eve Bunting
Oct 29, 2025

Four pairs of eyes stare from the blackness to watch fearsome creatures trick-or-treat.


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Duration: 00:04:16
Moonlight the Halloween Cat - by Cynthia Rylant
Oct 28, 2025

Softly padding through the darkness, Moonlight explores the world on her favorite night, Halloween.The town and countryside glow with shining stars. The wide yellow moon lights pumpkins, racoons, and children out having fun.


Told in eloquently simple, lyrical words, with dazzling, luminous paintings, Moonlight evokes not just the excitement of Halloween, but something more -- the reassuring warmth and friendliness that is a special part of this special night.


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Duration: 00:03:29
Turkey Trick or Treat - by Wendi Silvano
Oct 27, 2025

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?


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Duration: 00:06:58
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything - by Linda Williams
Oct 26, 2025

Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.


And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud.


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Duration: 00:07:39
Only A Witch Can Fly - by Alison McGhee
Oct 25, 2025

Only a witch can fly.But one little girl wants to fly―more than anything.


So on a special night, with the moon shining bright and her cat by her side, she gathers herself up, she grips her broom tight, and she tries. And she fails. And she's brave. And she tries again.


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Duration: 00:04:15
Lola’s Trick or Treat - by Diane DeGroat
Oct 24, 2025

It's Halloween, and Lola has lots of exciting costume ideas.


The only problem is, all the good ones are already taken! Can Lola find a costume that’s as unique as she is?


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Duration: 00:02:30
Room on the Broom - Written by Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Oct 23, 2025

The witch and her cat are riding through the sky on a windy day, when the wind blows off the witches hat, bow, and then her wand!


Is there room on the broom for all her new found friends? And when distasteful strikes, will her friends be able to save the witch from the hungry dragon?


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Duration: 00:08:43
Big Pumpkin - Erica Silverman
Oct 22, 2025

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 th...

Duration: 00:07:02
My Diwali Book - by Rakhee Iyer
Oct 21, 2025

It’s Diwali, the Festival of Lights. A story about the best Diwali ever. Includes yummy food, clothing and the beautiful lighting of the diyas.


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Duration: 00:03:48
T. Rex Trick-or-Treats - by Lois G. Grambling
Oct 20, 2025

Join T. Rex and his friends as they try to find the perfect scary costume for Halloween trick-or-treating. Is it a bat? Or a cat? Or maybe a jack-o'-lantern?


Or maybe T. Rex should just wear his big, toothy grin.Lois G. Grambling and Jack E. Davis's delightful, frightful tale teaches that, sometimes, what you need just might be in the last place you look—yourself.


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Duration: 00:06:43
The Magic Pumpkin - by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault
Oct 19, 2025

A Halloween jack-o-lantern leads a band of mischief makers before getting snuffed out.


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Duration: 00:04:26
The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin - by a Margaret Wise Brown
Oct 18, 2025

A fat little, round little, yellow little pumpkin dreams of growing up to be fierce and frightening, just like the scarecrow in the field.


Then one day in autumn, when he has grown big and fat, the fierce yellow pumpkin gets the chance to become terrific and terrible.


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Duration: 00:07:10
A Spoonful of Frogs - by Casey Lyall
Oct 17, 2025

A witch’s favorite treat is frog soup. Luckily, it’s healthy and easy to make.


To give it that extra kick and a pop of color, the key ingredient is a spoonful of frogs. But how do you keep the frogs on the spoon?


They hop, they leap, they hide . . . and they escape. What is a poor witch to do?


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Duration: 00:03:36
Christopher Pumpkin - by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet
Oct 16, 2025

Christopher Pumpkin is not like the rest. He prefers cupcakes and hugs to cobwebs and slugs.


Can he find a way to scare everyone and stay true to himself?


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Duration: 00:08:31
Corduroy’s Best Halloween Ever! - by Don Freeman
Oct 15, 2025

Halloween is almost here, and Corduroy can't wait! He is going to have a party.


He and his friends will carve a jack-o'-lantern, bob for apples, and go trick-or-treating! But there is one problem-Corduroy needs to choose a costume. What will he wear?


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Duration: 00:06:24
The Leaf Thief - by Alice Hemming
Oct 14, 2025

Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree―red leaves, gold leaves, orange, and more. But hold on! One of his leaves is missing!


On a quest to find the missing leaf, Squirrel teams up with his good friend Bird to discover who the leaf thief could be among their forest friends.


With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of autumn is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a leaf thief afoot, or is something else going on in Sq...

Duration: 00:06:58
Happy Halloween Little Animals - by KeriAnne Jelinek
Oct 13, 2025

Take a magical journey into these adorable animals’ first Halloween.


A delightfully illustrated story with simple rhyme, adorable animals, lots of costumes, a little bit of magic, and all of your child’s favorite Halloween traditions.


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Duration: 00:05:08
The Vanishing Pumpkin - by Tony Johnston
Oct 12, 2025

A classic Halloween story about a pumpkin gone missing is certain to delight readers of all ages!When a 700-year-old woman and an 800-year-old man want to make pumpkin pie on Halloween, they can’t find their pumpkin.


“Our pumpkin’s been snitched,” cries the woman. And off they go to find it.


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Duration: 00:10:24
The Littlest Pumpkin - by R.A. Herman
Oct 11, 2025

When Bartlett's Farm Stand closes for the season, the Littlest Pumpkin, who longs to make someone happy for Halloween, is devastated to be the only pumpkin left, but when a group of mice come along, they make the Littlest Pumpkin the happiest pumpkin in the world!


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Duration: 00:07:07
Pumpkin Day! - by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Oct 10, 2025

It’s fall, and the rabbit family―Trudy, Jack, Mom, and Dad―are spending the day with pumpkins! After a yummy breakfast of pumpkin pancakes, they visit Pumpkin Hollow Farm and learn all about different kinds of pumpkins and how they grow. Then they pick pumpkins and carve pumpkins and make a delicious pumpkin supper, too.


Pumpkin recipes and crafts just right for ages 5-8 are included in this fun seasonal story. With “simple, yet dynamic collage artwork” (Booklist, starred review), this book is sure to get you and your little ones in the mood to ce...

Duration: 00:07:58
Hedgehugs: Autumn Hide-and-Squeak - by Steve Wilson & Lucy Tapper
Oct 09, 2025

Friends Horace and Hattie, prickly in physical appearance only, are back again in a seasonal adventure.


When trying to put falling leaves back on trees, the duo encounter a critter (looking very much like a bat, but purple) who plays hide-and-seek with them across a landscape filled with pumpkins, acorns, and the colors of fall.


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Duration: 00:04:53
The Bumpy Little Pumpkin - by Margery Cuyler
Oct 08, 2025

Little Nell chooses the bumpiest, littlest pumpkin in the patch to carve a jack-o'-lantern of her very own in this sweet Halloween companion.


All summer, Little Nell has tended the garden with BIG Mama, BIG Sarah, and BIG Lizzie, and finally the pumpkins are ready for Halloween. Her sisters choose smooth, round pumpkins to carve, but Little Nell likes a bumpy little one best. Sarah and Lizzie jeer, "It's bumpy and little and ugly!"


But Little Nell perseveres. With help from her animal friends, she scoops and carves it...

Duration: 00:07:56
F is for Fall - by KeriAnne Jelinek
Oct 07, 2025

Take a brisk journey into Fall with the ABCs of Fall! Come explore the alphabet through fall activities, food, and more! Apple Picking, Fall Festivals, Pumpkins, Hayrides, Leaves, and even Corn Mazes!


An educational book that teaches the ABC's through your child's favorite fall activities! Perfect for Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, and Kindergarten.


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Duration: 00:07:25
It’s Halloween Night - by Maryann Cocoa-Leffler
Oct 06, 2025

Special windows cut in holiday shapes give sneak peeks at the Halloween surprises ahead as two brave little kittens, Rascal and Rosie, go trick-or-treating.


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Duration: 00:02:57
Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night - by Anne Rockwell
Oct 05, 2025

And so begins this timeless story of a treasured childhood tradition. Jack-o-lantern faces are drawn on paper in anticipation. Baskets of apples fill the air with the crisp, sweet smell of fall at the farmers' market. There a child finds a pumpkin that's not too big and not too small.


Soon it's carved (with mother's help, of course), and set outside to glow in the starry night.


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Duration: 00:08:10
You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie - by Natalie Marshall
Oct 04, 2025

With adorable illustrations, shaped cutouts, and raised elements, this sweet, interactive board book celebrates the little pumpkin pie in your life!


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Duration: 00:04:08