Auntie Sandy's Storyland

🌈 Ruby and the Big Worry 🌟 Meet Ruby—a happy, curious, and imaginative girl. 🌸✨ But one day, she stumbles upon something unexpected: a Worry. 😟 At first, it’s just a tiny little thing. But day by day, it grows... and grows... until it’s ENORMOUS and all Ruby can think about. 😰💭 Everything changes when Ruby meets a young boy who shows her an important secret: everyone has worries, and there’...

🎶 With a Whoop and a Holla 🌟 Step into the rich tapestry of Southern traditions with this lively collection of tales, rhymes, riddles, superstitions, and sayings. 🌾✨ Organized by the South’s three distinct regions—the mystical Bayou 🐊🌿, the heart of the Deep South 🌻🏡, and the rugged beauty of Appalachia 🏞️🐻—these stories brim with culture, charm, and a touch of magic. Perfect for fans of...

🪵 Little Red Riding Hood: Frontier Tales 🐺 Set in the rugged American frontier, this retelling of the Brothers Grimm classic is sure to captivate young listeners! 🌲🏠 When Little Red Riding Hood sets off to visit her grandmother deep in the woods, she has no idea what surprises await her. 🍪🧺 But it soon becomes clear that her charming new friend, the wolf, has more than sweets on his mind! 😯...

🎵 The Nightingale: A Moroccan Melody 🌙 This timeless tale of a plain little bird with an extraordinary gift takes on a dazzling new life in Morocco! 🐦🌴 The nightingale’s enchanting songs bring her fame and a place in the king’s court. 🎶👑 But after saving the king’s life, this humble bird makes a heartfelt choice—to return to the serenity of her forest home. 🌳✨ Jerry Pinkney’s reimagined se...

🎶 With a Whoop and a Holla 🌟 Step into the rich tapestry of Southern traditions with this lively collection of tales, rhymes, riddles, superstitions, and sayings. 🌾✨ Organized by the South’s three distinct regions—the mystical Bayou 🐊🌿, the heart of the Deep South 🌻🏡, and the rugged beauty of Appalachia 🏞️🐻—these stories brim with culture, charm, and a touch of magic. Perfect for fans of...

🍀 Finn McCool and the Salmon of Wisdom 🐟 Meet Finn McCool, the mightiest giant in all of Ireland! 🇮🇪💪 As a fearless warrior, he’s saved Ireland from the Scots and even bested the giant Culcullan. But Finn isn’t just strong—he’s kind, helping farmers with their hay and earning the admiration of everyone in Drumnahoon. 🌾✨ Yet, for all his strength and bravery, Finn knows he’s missing one thing:...

🎩 Amelia Bedelia: Queen of Literal Laughs 😂 Since her debut in 1963, Amelia Bedelia has been delighting young readers with her hilariously literal take on everyday tasks. 🧹✨ Whether she’s "dusting" furniture with actual powder or "drawing" the curtains with pen and paper, Amelia’s quirky misunderstandings of the English language keep everyone in stitches. 🎨🪞 As The New York T...

🎶 With a Whoop and a Holla 🌟 Step into the rich tapestry of Southern traditions with this lively collection of tales, rhymes, riddles, superstitions, and sayings. 🌾✨ Organized by the South’s three distinct regions—the mystical Bayou 🐊🌿, the heart of the Deep South 🌻🏡, and the rugged beauty of Appalachia 🏞️🐻—these stories brim with culture, charm, and a touch of magic. Perfect for fans of...

🧀 The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales 🐸 A Caldecott Honor Book and a laugh-out-loud masterpiece from the creators of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! 📖🎉 Forget the magical Fairy Tales of old—this collection is packed with Fairly Stupid Tales that twist, turn, and poke fun at the classics we thought we knew. From “The Stinky Cheese Man” 🧀👃 to “Cinderummpelstiltskin” 👑✨,...

🪨 The Donkey and the Rock 🐴 When a donkey knocks over a jar of precious oil, two men argue about who’s to blame. Unsure how to solve the problem, they turn to their wise king for help. 👑✨ The king proposes an unusual trial—between the donkey and the rock! 🐾⚖️ As curious onlookers gather in the courthouse, they expect a spectacle but leave with a surprising lesson instead. Set against the stun...

🫘 The Cool Bean 😎 From the creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg comes a laugh-out-loud tale about finding your own kind of cool! 🎨✨ Everyone knows the Cool Beans—they’re effortlessly stylish, confident, and, well… cool . 😎💃 But then there’s the uncool has-bean, always stuck on the sidelines and trying (unsuccessfully) to fit in. 🫣 Everything changes when the Cool Beans step up to show...

🌍 The Big Book of Fools and Folly 🤪 Travel the world through this laugh-out-loud collection of tall tales, folktales, and songs featuring the silliest characters you’ve ever met! 🌟✨ From bunglers and bumblers to lovable fools, these stories capture hilarious misadventures and mishaps that will have readers giggling from start to finish. 🪕😂 Perfect for kids and families who love a good laugh...

🐐 Goatilocks and the Three Bears 🐻 Get ready for a hilariously twisted take on the classic fairy tale! Goatilocks is no ordinary kid—she’s got an appetite for more than just porridge. 🥣 When Goatilocks decides to sample Papa Bear’s porridge, then Mama Bear’s, and Baby Bear’s too, she doesn’t stop there! She munches her way through chairs, beds, and just about everything else in the Bear family’...

🥔 The Couch Potato 🍟 From the #1 New York Times bestselling duo of The Bad Seed , The Good Egg , and The Cool Bean , Jory John and Pete Oswald bring you a hilarious new adventure with The Couch Potato ! 📚🎉 Meet the Couch Potato, who has everything within reach from the comfort of the sunken couch cushion—snacks, screens, and zero need to move! 🛋️🍿 But when the electricity goes out, the Couch...

🌍 The Big Book of Fools and Folly 🤪 Travel the world through this laugh-out-loud collection of tall tales, folktales, and songs featuring the silliest characters you’ve ever met! 🌟✨ From bunglers and bumblers to lovable fools, these stories capture hilarious misadventures and mishaps that will have readers giggling from start to finish. 🪕😂 Perfect for kids and families who love a good laugh...

🐾 Big Cat Pepper 🐱 Big Cat Pepper has always been a beloved member of the family, but as time goes on, he begins to sleep more and more, until one day, he doesn’t wake up. 💤💔 With gentle words, the boy’s mother explains, "His spirit lives forever," offering a comforting way to understand loss. This tender story addresses the complex issue of death with love, care, and warmth, helping y...

🐹 Fluffity the Ferocious 😱 Mr. Drake’s second grade class has a new pet, and it’s supposed to be cute and cuddly… or so they thought! Fluffity, the hamster, seems harmless at first, but once her cage door opens, she turns into a FURIOUS beast—biting, chasing, and terrorizing the entire class! 🐾 Can the kids tame this wild creature and restore order to the school? With nonstop laughs, this hilar...

🌍 The Big Book of Fools and Folly 🤪 Travel the world through this laugh-out-loud collection of tall tales, folktales, and songs featuring the silliest characters you’ve ever met! 🌟✨ From bunglers and bumblers to lovable fools, these stories capture hilarious misadventures and mishaps that will have readers giggling from start to finish. 🪕😂 Perfect for kids and families who love a good laugh...

❄️ One Snowy Day 🦌 Join the fun in the land of the midnight sun, where all the animals race down the snowy hill on Caribou’s sled! 🛷 The excitement builds as Seal, Hare, Walrus, and the others tumble off one by one, leaving Caribou alone and lonely at the top. But wait—here comes a reindeer who likes to fly… and never alone! 🦌✨ With a catchy, sing-along rhythm and lively illustrations by Liza...

🐾 The Lost Puppy 🐕❄️ In the snowy woods, an adorable puppy finds himself lost and alone, trying to find his way home. With gentle illustrations by Marcus Pfister, this heartwarming story takes readers on a tender journey of courage and determination. 🏞️✨ A perfect tale for young readers, this family-friendly adventure shows the power of perseverance and the warmth of homecoming. Cozy up and fol...

🐻 Where’s Bear? 🦆 Bear is missing! But what happens when he doesn't show up on his page? Who will find him? Will it be Giraffe, who always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, or Cow, or maybe even the author herself? 🤔 One thing's for sure—Duck isn’t concerned! In fact, Duck is way too busy trying to steal the spotlight and even goes so far as to disguise himself as Bear....

🎉 Battle Bunny 🐰⚔️ Alex isn't interested in the sweet, sappy "Birthday Bunny" picture book he’s been given. Instead, he grabs a pencil and transforms it into his own action-packed adventure: Battle Bunny ! 🖊️🔥 In Alex’s version, the once-cute bunny’s journey through the forest becomes a thrilling mission to carry out an evil plan—one that only Alex can stop! 🌲💥 Get ready for a wil...

👑 Once Upon a Princess 👸✨ Once upon a time, a princess danced, another dreamed, and another found a pea. In this magical collection, ten of the most beloved princess stories are ingeniously retold, with hidden pictures waiting to be discovered! 🌟🎨 From Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to The Princess and the Pea and Snow White , these classic fairy tales are brought to life in a fresh, exciting...

🐱 The Youngest Son and the Enchanted Castle 🏰✨ A farmer sends his three sons on a quest to prove their worth, and the youngest sets out with reluctance. But his journey takes a magical turn when he discovers an enchanted castle filled with mysterious cats. 🐾 As he explores the castle, he uncovers a secret that may change everything, holding the key to his destiny. 🗝️ Will this unexpected disco...

🌱 The Bad Seed 🌱 This is the story of a seed—a baaaaaaad seed. 🌟 How bad, you ask? He’s got a terrible temper, awful manners, and a gloomy attitude. He’s been bad for as long as he can remember. But can a bad seed turn things around? 🤔 With witty, heartfelt storytelling by Jory John and bold, expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, The Bad Seed is a laugh-out-loud journey about embracing chan...