Retro Read Along

Mother Goose was published in 1960 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-A-Tale Books collection (No. 2591). Illustrated by Marguerite K. Scott, this collection presents traditional Mother Goose nursery rhymes in the warm, accessible style that introduced generations of young readers to these timeless verses. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-SR-022, this recording is nar...

Puss in Boots is based on the classic fairy tale first published by Charles Perrault in 1697. This 2026 original edition was written and illustrated by Grandma Sue & P.A.I.G.E. as part of the Retro Read Along, Season 1 collection. This recording reflects the classic read-along format, pairing storybook pages with guided narration in a calm, mid-century style. Narrated by Grandma Sue. Published...

Splish, Splash, and Splush was published in 1962 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-A-Tale Books collection. Written by Donna Lugg Pape and illustrated by Irma Wilde, this story reflects the warm, imaginative style of mid-century children's literature created for young readers. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-SR-019, this recording is narrated by Grandpa Dutch in...

Noah and the Ark was published in 1967 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-A-Tale Books collection (No. 2558). Written by Devere Ramsay and illustrated by Leslie Gray, this story presents a gentle children’s retelling of Noah and the ark in the calm, reassuring style common to mid-century religious storybooks for young readers. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-SR-015,...

Little Briar Rose is based on the 1812 version of the tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. This 2026 original edition was written and illustrated by Grandma Sue & P.A.I.G.E. as part of the Retro Read Along | Season 1 collection. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-OR-011, this recording reflects the classic read-along format, pairing storybook pages with guided narration in a calm,...

Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in 1926 in the classic children’s stories by A.A. Milne, introducing Pooh Bear and his companions in the Hundred Acre Wood. This 1979 edition was released as part of the Disneyland Records Little Long Playing Book & Record series (Cover No. 313) and features narration by Laurie Main. It also includes songs from the film. Presented in the classic read-along format...

Little Joe's Puppy was published in 1957 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-A-Tale Books collection (No. 2660). Written by Dorothy Haas and illustrated by Florence Sarah Winship, this story reflects the mid-century style of affordable, illustrated books created for young readers. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-SR-014, this recording is narrated by Grandpa Dutch in a...

Cinderella is based on the 1812 version of the tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. This 2026 original edition was written and illustrated by Grandma Sue & P.A.I.G.E. as part of the Retro Read Along | Season 1 collection. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-OR-010, this recording reflects the classic read-along format, pairing storybook pages with guided narration in a calm, mid-ce...

The Rescuers series began in 1959 with children’s novels by Margery Sharp, centered on small mice who carry out daring rescue missions. This 1977 edition was released as part of the Disneyland Records Little Long Playing Book & Record series (Cover No. 367) and features narration by Bob Holt. Featuring characters from the Disney film suggested by Sharp’s original books, this version is present...

Hippety Hop around the Block was published in 1953 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-A-Tale Books collection (No. 2583). Written by Gladys M. Horn and illustrated by Dorcas, this story reflects the mid-century style of affordable, illustrated books created for young readers. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL_SR_011, this recording is narrated by Grandpa Dutch in a cal...

The Elves and the Shoemaker is based on the 1812 version of the tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. This 2026 original edition was written and illustrated by Grandma Sue & P.A.I.G.E. as part of the Retro Read Along | Season 1 collection. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-OR-009, this recording reflects the classic read-along format, pairing storybook pages with guided narration...

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was first written in 1870 by Jules Verne and remains one of the earliest works of science fiction, exploring life beneath the ocean and the mysteries of the deep. This 1971 edition was released as part of the Disneyland Records Little Long Playing Book & Record series (Cover No. 358) and features narration by Lois “Lane” Wilkinson. Presented in the classic read-alo...

The Frog Prince is based on the 1812 version of the tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. This 2026 original edition was written and illustrated by Grandma Sue & P.A.I.G.E. as part of the Retro Read Along | Season 1 collection (Book 102). Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-OR-008, this recording reflects the classic read-along format, pairing storybook pages with guided narration i...

Buzzy Beaver was published in 1961 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-a-Tale Books series (No. 2675). Written by Alice Sankey and illustrated by Dick Hart, this edition reflects the familiar mid-century format of small, illustrated storybooks created for young readers. Presented as a part of Grandma Sue’s Library, this recording follows the classic read-along tradition, pairing stor...

The Jungle Book was first written by Rudyard Kipling in 1894 as a collection of stories centered on Mowgli and the animals of the Indian jungle. This 1977 edition was released as part of the Disneyland Records Little Long Playing Book & Record series (Cover No. 319) and features narration by Laurie Main. Inspired by Kipling’s original Mowgli stories and presented in the classic read-along form...

Little Snow White is based on the 1812 version of the tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. This 2026 original edition was written and illustrated by Grandma Sue & P.A.I.G.E. as part of the Retro Read Along | Season 1 collection. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-OR-005, this recording reflects the classic read-along format, pairing storybook pages with guided narration in a calm,...

That Puppy was published in 1960 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-A-Tale Books collection (No. 2673). Written by Dorothy Haas and illustrated by Jessica Zemsky, this classic mid-century story reflects the gentle tone and warmth of traditional children’s storytelling. This Retro Read Along presentation, cataloged as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-SR-004, is narrated by Grandpa Dutch...

Rackety-Boom is a vintage storybook published in 1953 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-a-Tale Books series. Written by Betty Ren Wright with illustrations by Florian, it represents a classic example of mid-20th-century children’s literature. This episode features vintage style narration by Grandpa Dutch. Content Type: Vintage Storybook Library Catalog No: GSL-SR-002 Title: Rackety...

Welcome to the Retro Read Along Library of Grandma Sue. In this episode, Grandma Sue shares the vintage book and record Peter and the Wolf . This edition was published in 1978 by Disneyland Records as part of the LLP book and record collection. The story, first composed in 1936 by Sergei Prokofiev as a musical introduction to orchestral instruments, is presented here in a narrated read-along forma...

Welcome to the Retro Read-Along Library of Grandma Sue. This trailer introduces the Retro Read-Along podcast, a family-friendly listening experience featuring vintage storybooks, classic record read-alongs, and traditional fairy tales and folklore. Grandma and Grandpa welcome listeners into their library, inviting them to follow along with the story and listen for the gentle page-turn cue.