Auntie Sandy's Storyland

👑 Once Upon a Time 👑 Step into a world of magic and wonder with this collection of ten beautifully reimagined princess tales! From Cinderella to Sleeping Beauty , The Princess and the Pea to Snow White , these beloved classics are retold with fresh twists and enchanting detail. ✨ Each story is paired with stunning illustrations by Gail de Marken, complete with cleverly hidden pictures to deligh...

🏠 Who’s in Rabbit’s House? 🐾 A perfect bedtime story filled with mystery and teamwork! This Masai tale unfolds as a captivating play within a play , where Rabbit’s cozy home has been overtaken by a fearsome monster. 😱 As Rabbit seeks help, animals from the village gather to investigate and devise a plan to scare the intruder away. Will they succeed in reclaiming Rabbit’s house? With its rich cu...

🎤 The Good Egg and the Talent Show 🍳 The big day is here—the talent show! The Good Egg can’t wait to see all the amazing acts, but there’s one small hitch: he doesn’t have an act of his own! As the show begins, the Good Egg settles in to be the best audience member he can be. But when his friends face challenges on stage, he leaps into action, lending a helping hand (or shell!) and saving the da...

📖 Tall Tales of New Hampshire and Vermont 🌲❄️ Get ready for a wild ride through the backwoods of New England with these laugh-out-loud stories that capture the charm, wit, and rugged spirit of life in New Hampshire and Vermont! Told in a delightful, homespun dialect, these seasonal tales introduce a quirky cast of characters: 🐾 Mother Skunk : Forced to move her kits out after Sherman Curtis&#39...

📖 "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears" 🏆 In this captivating Caldecott Medal-winning tale, Mosquito shares a fanciful story that sets off a chain reaction of mischief and misunderstanding, culminating in a jungle-wide disaster. 🌳 Highlights: Vibrant, award-winning illustrations that bring the African jungle to life. A timeless fable explaining why mosquitoes buzz in people's e...

🍪 The Smart Cookie 🧠 In this heartwarming tale by the bestselling team of Jory John and Pete Oswald, a cookie struggles with feeling smart, especially compared to the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. ✨ Highlights: A journey of self-discovery and creativity, teaching kids that intelligence comes in many forms. Empowering themes of confidence, resilience, and embracing unique ta...

📖 Tales from New England: Laughter Through the Seasons 🌳🍁 This collection of side-splitting stories from New Hampshire and Vermont takes readers on a hilarious journey through the four seasons. ✨ What's Inside: Unforgettable Characters : Meet "Mothah Skunk," forced to flee thanks to Sherman Curtis’s overpowering smell, Big Gertie Benson, a no-nonsense lumberjack cook and distant co...

🌊 The Old Woman and the Sky Spirit 🪨 In this enchanting fable, a feisty and resourceful old woman faces the mighty Sky Spirit. Determined to find a rock for shelter, she uses her wit to outsmart him. Along the way, her journey leads to an unexpected discovery—someone who will love and protect her. ✨ What You'll Discover: A Tale of Cleverness : Watch as the old woman turns her stubbornness i...

🧌 Tricking Trolls: Tales of Clever Kids Outsmarting Big Bullies 🎭 Trolls are huge, ugly, and terrifying—but don’t let their looks fool you! Their tiny, walnut-sized brains make them easy prey for clever kids armed with a bit of cunning. These tales are full of wit, bravery, and troll-sized laughs, offering a guide to defeating the big bad monsters of the world (or forest). ✨ What You'll Lea...

👦🏽🏰 Dive into the adventurous tale of Henry Alfred Grummorson, King Arthur's great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandson. Armed with a helmet and sword, Henry seeks thrilling challenges, but the creatures he encounters prefer unconventional contests. Will he find what he's looking for when facing the fearsome leviathan? Get this captivating story here. Purchase this story here....

The Frog Bride: A Tlingit Legend 🌿🐸 In this enchanting retelling of a Tlingit folktale, a beautiful daughter of a tribal leader rejects all of her human suitors, defying expectations and tradition. She declares that instead of marrying a man, she would rather marry a frog from the lake—a creature she believes is destined to be her true love. Her choice is met with surprise and curiosity, but as...

Trolls and Tricks: A Collection of Tales to Outsmart the Ugly Giants 🧙‍♂️👹 Trolls are HUGE, UGLY, and DANGEROUS—at least, that's what everyone says! With their massive size, sharp teeth, and scary growls, trolls seem like they can’t be beat. But here’s the secret: their brains are no bigger than a WALNUT! 🧠🥜 So even little kids can outsmart them! In this collection of funny and exciting st...

Henny Penny: The Smart Hen's Tale 🐔🌾 Everyone knows the story of Henny Penny, who foolishly believed that the sky was falling. But what if there’s more to Henny Penny’s story than we thought? In this wonderfully illustrated retelling, you’ll hear the story from a surprising point of view—the fox’s! 🦊 While the fox may have seen Henny Penny as just another foolish animal, we discover that sh...

Hansel and Gretel: The Clever Children 🍰🍬 Once upon a time, deep in a dark, green forest, there stood an enchanting house—made entirely of cake, sugar, and candy. 🍭🍒 It was a deliciously sweet house, crafted to lure any lost, hungry children who wandered too close. But this house had a secret. The wicked witch who lived inside had forgotten two very important things about lost children: they c...

The Trickster Trolls 🧌🎭 Trolls! They’re big, ugly, and oh-so-dangerous. But there’s one thing they don’t have: brains! 🧠 Trolls have tiny walnut-sized minds, so even the smallest children can outsmart them. Here’s how to deal with these tricky creatures using a few clever tricks! 🎩 Troll Weakness #1: Loud Noises 🎶🗣️ Trolls absolutely hate loud noises! A little girl discovers this when she fin...

The Mountain of Colors 🌄✨ Once upon a time, in a land where the Dolomite mountains rose high and mighty, there lived a prince named Pazzo, who was deeply in love with a princess named Lucia from the Moon. 🌙👸 Prince Pazzo loved Princess Lucia so much that he couldn’t bear to see her sad. She had always dreamt of seeing the world as bright and colorful as the stars above her. 🌟 But the Dolomite...

Duffy and the Devil 🧑‍🌾💀 In the rugged, windswept hills of Cornwall, where the sea crashes against the cliffs, there was a tale told during the Christmas season, passed down from generation to generation. It was a story full of magic, mischief, and a little bit of trickery— Duffy and the Devil . 🎄🎭 Once upon a time, in a small Cornish village, there lived a poor but kind girl named Duffy. One...

Trolls: A Tale of Trickery 🧌🌀 Trolls! They're huge, ugly, and very, very dangerous. But guess what? They have one big weakness: their brains are no bigger than a walnut! 🤯🌰 And that means even the smallest children can outsmart them if they know how. Luckily, these stories will teach you all about troll weaknesses—and trust me, you’re going to need them! 🧙‍♂️💥 📣 Trolls Hate Loud Noises...

Beanie & Stretchy McHandsome: A Tale of Friendship and Lessons 🧑‍🦰🐱 Beanie is a spirited ginger-haired girl with a fierce heart, and she's got a new best friend—Stretchy McHandsome, the cat! 🧡 But things start to get a little... complicated when Beanie decides that Stretchy needs some lessons on how to be the perfect pet. 📚🐾 Her lessons, however, quickly start to curl Stretchy's...

👸✨ Let Ruth Sanderson enchant you with the timeless tale of the twelve beautiful princesses. Join the young lad as he unravels the mystery of their tattered shoes, revealing a world of silver, gold, and diamonds. Transport yourself to the twilight palace where bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. Purchase this book here 💖 Join The Lotus Prism Network on Patreon for early access to audi...

Trolls! 😱👹 Trolls are huge, ugly, and very, very dangerous. But luckily for children, their brains are no bigger than a walnut, so even the smallest kid can outwit them! 👧👦💡 In these stories, you’ll learn all about the trolls' weaknesses—and trust me, it's helpful to know! For example, trolls absolutely hate loud noises! 🔊😱 Or how about the time two brothers tricked a whole family o...

👧🏻🚿 Discover the whimsical tale by Kate Bernheimer. What happens when our heroine neglects her long tresses? A marvelous mouse palace takes shape! Dive into the misadventures of living with more than a hundred mice atop your head. This book can be purchased here. 💖 Join The Lotus Prism Network on Patreon for early access to audio stories, news, discounts on merch, and more. 🔊 Explore enchanti...

Plankton Wants to Play 🦠🎲 Plankton really wants Crabby to play a game. He tries asking Crabby to play Simon Says, Tag, and even Hide-and-Seek. But Crabby is having none of it! 🦀❌ Will Plankton give up? Or will Crabby finally give in and join the fun? 🧐🎉 What’s Inside? Humor 😂: Plankton's playful persistence will keep kids laughing. Easy Reading 📚: Short sentences and simple words help...

🐍🌳 Embark on a riveting journey with "One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree" — a tale of a hungry snake, a beautiful brown boy, and a cunning escape plan. National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson applauds this engaging story. Join the captives in the snake's belly as they plot their clever getaway. This book can be purchased here. 💖 Join The Lotus Prism Network on Patreon...

📖 Embark on an Epic Journey with "The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring"! Experience the magic of classic Russian folklore in this beautiful retelling by Ruth Sanderson. Follow the adventurous huntsman, Alexi, as he encounters the Golden Mare and navigates through brave deeds and wondrous magic. The Tsar's impossible tasks, the Golden Mare's loyalty, and a final challe...