Big Giant Book: Stories for Children

It’s a magically snowy day in the Sweet Creek Kingdom. From the enchanted forest to the cozy village, everything is blanketed in snow. It’s all so quiet! As we explore the kingdom, we take a closer peek (and a closer listen) and discover how the fairytale friends enjoy their snowy day.  This story features mandolin, glockenspiel, acoustic guitar, and recorder. Next week, we’ll expand on this story...

Winter isn't always snowy and cold! Sometimes it's rainy, sometimes it's warm, and sometimes it's dry as can be. This week's episode of Big Giant Book Club features a musical poem all about winter weather. Plus, we share some fantastic facts about winter, play a musical game, and put our imagination caps on for a surprise visitor! Who could it be? This week's special...

Fantastic facts, a musical game, a character interview, and a special song await in our first-ever Big Giant Book Club episode! Each BGB Club episode will expand on the previous week's story, so this episode is centered around The Sapling . What makes oak trees so fantastic? How does an oak tree grow? And what is a sapling's favorite food? We dive into all this and more!  Stories written...

What’s it like to be a little sapling on a chilly winter morning, bending and swaying in the wind? In this gentle tale, the little sapling strikes up a conversation with the tall oak tree about being little, being big, and … being trees! It sure is special to be a sapling! This story features acoustic guitar and some squirrelly shakers.  We’re thrilled to be back for Season Two of Big Giant Book!...

Jasmine Goose loves to play her saxophone. There’s just one problem… whenever she tries to share her jazzy music with someone else, it all comes out in squeaks and honks! Until one night, under the twinkling stars, Jasmine finds a solution that’s all her own... and the groove is contagious! This story features tenor saxophone, drums, flute, acoustic guitar, bells, and chimes.  This is our final fu...

Snuggle up with our sleepiest stories from Season One! This episode is a little different - it doesn’t have our usual intro or aftershow, but instead features three cozy stories woven together with relaxing music.  We start off with the mellow “Meadow Babies” .  Meet the baby bunnies, beavers, trout, geese, and hummingbirds. Little ones will enjoy imagining the animals in their cozy meadow homes. ...

The Sweet Creek Kingdom bustles with excitement as everybody prepares for the annual Harvest Feast. Everybody, that is, except for an elf named Juniper. Juniper isn't excited about the festivities at all. With the help of her fairy friend, Oriana, she learns it's okay to lean on her community even if it feels uncomfortable. This story features mandolin, acoustic guitar, and a sprinkling...

Sasha visits the beach on a crisp autumn afternoon - but it's not the same as it was in the summer! The water is too cold for swimming, a sand castle doesn't sound very intriguing, and it's too breezy to read a book on a beach towel. But then Sasha realizes: there's treasure all over the beach!  This story features acoustic guitar. After the story, join us in The Rhythm Song! ...

In this not-so-scary story, Spooky the cat sneaks out on an autumn night for a surprising little stroll. Join Spooky as he scampers through the neighborhood and gets into all sorts of mischief.  This story features lots of tenor saxophone, drums, and some pots and pans!  Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Boyd Independently produced by Rachel and Joey B...

Bunny Rabbit must find out what is causing the beautiful glow on the hill at night… it looks like stars on the ground!  Bunny Rabbit is so curious that his ears wiggle.  Hummingbird joins in the adventure to discover what's making the magical glow, and they find lots of pumpkin fun along the way! This story features acoustic guitar, cajón, washboard, harmonica, and chimes.  Stories written an...

The neighborhood apple tree is ready for everyone to enjoy! In this playful musical tale, everyone in the neighborhood stops by to visit the tree and enjoy the autumn apples  - each in their own special way. This story features flute, soprano saxophone, shakers, acoustic guitar, mandolin, floor tom, and snare drum.  Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Bo...

It’s time for a good night’s sleep in the Sweet Creek Kingdom. Let’s take a peaceful, sleepy tour through the magical kingdom together. This story might make you feel a little snoozy, too!  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 mailbox@biggiantbook.com https...

What is a summer adventure? Charlie hears all sorts of interesting summer stories from his friends at school and feels bad that he didn't go on big adventure. With the help of his Dad and sister, he reflects on his own summer experiences and discovers the sweet adventure he loves most of all. This story features soprano saxophone and tenor saxophone. Stick around to meet the instruments with...

Something unexpected appears in the meadow - and the curious meadow critters are completely puzzled! After a bit of investigation, they soon discover what the shiny blue thing is ... and then they discover what really makes it so amazing. This story features acoustic guitar, shakers, tenor saxophone, and hand drum.  Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Bo...

Bunny Rabbit and Hummingbird are trying to stay cool on this hot summer day. Squirrel invites them to join her on a trip to a shady patch of beautiful blackberries, and they happily join her. Even better than the blackberries: they all make a new friend! This story features acoustic guitar, shakers, and tenor saxophone. After the story, Rachel and Joey return to the “I Found A Sound” game. Stories...

Gordon the gnome returns to his little hillside home in the Sweet Creek Kingdom and jumps right into planning a surprise for all his friends. He doesn’t know that they’re planning a surprise for him, too!  This story features mandolin, chimes, and (of course!) the recorder - or, gnome flute. Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Boyd Independently produced...

Lester and Clover live far away from each other, but they are best friends. They stay in touch by writing letters in the summertime. In this story, we take a peek at the friends' letters and learn about their exciting changes and adventures! This tale features acoustic guitar and mandolin. Lester and Clover return for a brand new pen pals story (linked below) - we hope you love it! https://bi...

Sasha loves everything about her new backyard - especially the fence! She likes to peek through the little cracks and hollows. There's one part of the fence she can't see through, however, and she begins to imagine all sorts of magical things must happen on the other side. She must get to the bottom of this magical mystery! This story features tenor saxophone and chimes. After the story,...

Do you ever feel like a wild speedboat? Or maybe a peaceful rowboat? What about a powerful tugboat? Sometimes I imagine that I'm a boat - because those boats are a lot like me! This story is about feelings, make-believe, and confidence. After the story, Joey introduces us to one of the boat instruments: the flute. He  shares a fun idea for making your own flute sounds at home. We wrap up with...

The strawberry sun is just starting to rise and almost everyone in the Sweet Creek Kingdom is fast asleep… except for Madeline and Mama Baker. They’re up early for a super special,  super secret mission! With the help of their fairy friend, Oriana, they discover the key to making magically perfect pancakes. After the story, Joey introduces us to “tremolo” on the mandolin. We wrap up with a sweet S...

The wide blue sky is full of kites on this windy day: rainbow kites, mermaid kites, a dragon kite. But what about the lemon yellow kite? The man at the kite stand says the lemon yellow kite has never flown… maybe that will change today! After the story, Joey invites us to join him in “The Rhythm Song” - an interactive song where we can all find a beat together and have some musical fun. Stories wr...

What if the neighbor's dog could talk? What would he say? What about the robin high in the tree, or the cat on the path? In this playful song story, we imagine what the neighborhood animals might tell us! If you had a lot of fun with this song, please share it with a friend! Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Boyd Independently produced by Rachel a...

We have a  meadow mystery on our hands (or, paws)! After a normal night of building and playing, the Beaver family is eager to snuggle up for a good day's sleep... but a mysterious occurrence keeps Mama and Papa Beaver from resting.  They must get to the bottom of this mystery! Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Boyd Independently produced by Rache...

All the villagers, fairies, gnomes, unicorns, and elves of Sweet Creek gather to celebrate the annual Dandelion Day. Ralph Minstrel is thrilled about all the celebratory action, but his sister Katie feels differently. She's a little exhausted by it all!  Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Boyd Independently produced by Rachel and Joey Boyd, with au...

There is so much to see at this busy little farm - cows, plows, dogs, frogs - but what about meese ?!  Rachel and Joey explore plural words in this playful and funny story.  This story features a mighty little instrument: the melodica.  If you loved this funny tale, please share it with a friend! Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and performed by Joey Boyd Independently pro...