Big Giant Book: Stories for Children

Meet the meadow babies in this gentle, sleepy story.  Learn the special names for the brand new baby rabbits, beavers, trout, geese, and hummingbirds and take a peek at what life is really like for them in their meadow habitat. This story features acoustic guitar. After the story, Joey discusses musical dynamics and introduces two words associated with playing loudly or softly: piano and forte . ...

What if your blocks could talk? What would they say? They've been so many things: a dinosaur airport, a grocery store, a mountain - and a river on the kitchen floor. One thing's for sure: they sure love being blocks!  This story features blocks as percussion as well as some low, slow acoustic guitar. Joey discusses making beats with blocks and shares a rhythm to try at home! Stories writ...

Charlie, Clover, and Sasha work together to mix up some muddy springtime fun in the backyard. It's the perfect day to make mud tea! They even set out a special spot at their tree stump table for a chance visitor - anything is possible, after all. This story features a trio of saxophones (tenor, alto, and soprano), plus a sweet little kitchen-cupboard instrument.  If you love Big Giant Book, p...

It's noon, which means Raccoon should be fast asleep - but not today! The neighborhood is full of distractions and he can't seem to catch a wink of sleep. This tale is packed with rhyme and rhythm and shenanigans.  This story features drums and guitar. If you loved this tale, please share it with a friend! Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Bo...

Madeline Baker is busy helping her family prepare delicious strawberry tarts for a royal celebration at the palace (a normal day) when she stumbles upon the most magical, musical, melodious sound. What could it be?  Be sure to stick around to “Meet the Instruments” with Joey after the story. This story features mandolin (of course!) as well as enchanting chimes and sweet flute. Madeline even plays...

Bunny Rabbit sets off on a lovely hop-around in the meadow near the river. Along the way, he pokes his paw. Ow ow owww! Even worse, every critter he meets along the way is in an awful mood. How will Bunny Rabbit turn this day around? Stick around after the story to meet the instruments with Joey! This story features acoustic guitar, percussion, kalimba, and tenor saxophone.  If you love these stor...

Dustball just wants to rest. And play. And eat. And rest some more. Will she be able to do all of that today? Head on over to Grandma's house and take a peek into a cozy cat afternoon. This story features tenor saxophone and soprano saxophone.    Did you recognize Dustball from another story? That's right! She's the same cat who was slinking around outside in "The Acorn". ...

Snow day! For this excited kid, that means waking Dad up bright and early to bake something one-of-a-kind.  This wild story features lots of percussion. Great for wiggling and giggling and thumping along to the beat! Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Boyd Independently produced by Rachel and Joey Boyd, with audio engineering and mixing by Joey Boyd mai...

An acorn falls on the first snowy winter night. As the night turns to dawn, the neighborhood animals begin to stir about. Does anybody notice the little acorn in the snow? This story features bells, melodica, percussion, tenor saxophone, flute, mandolin, and harmonica.   Love "The Acorn"? Be sure to subscribe for more stories- and please tell your friends! Stories written and narrated by...