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Author Spotlight! Cleo the Cloud - by Bec Benini For anyone who has ever felt like they are not enough. Cleo is a small, round cloud who wishes she looked like her very impressively-shaped cloud friends. Join her on a journey across the sky where she discovers the magic of self-acceptance, and that being different is a beautiful thing. If you would like to purchase this book, please head to the li...

Author Spotlight! Finding Toby's Smile - by Krystal Wade Finding Toby’s Smile is a beautifully written and illustrated rhyming picture book, that gently explores children’s emotional wellbeing. Through Toby’s journey, young readers learn the power of opening up, the importance of empathy, and how even a simple “Are you okay?” can change everything  You can purchase this book from the below ad...

Author Spotlight! Mabel's Magical Meal - by Krystal Wade. Mabel wasn’t feeling well - not one bit. With her tummy doing flips and her energy low, she soon discovers the magic her body had been missing was food! But not just any food… a rainbow of colourful, nutritious bites that take her on an extraordinary journey through sight, imagination, and healing. You can purchase this book from the b...

Author Spotlight! Making Brighter Days, a book by Sinead Stevenson. Follow Hugo, a curious duck, as he explores ways to brighten people’s days. He spreads his light through connection and kindness until he has his own bad day. How can Hugo make his day brighter too? This heartwarming story highlights the importance of empathy, curiosity, and self-compassion in bringing light to darker days. Link t...

New episode featuring special guest reader, Kiera! It's Not Just a Blanket, a story by Annaliese Stoney. Everywhere Sophia and her dog Monty go, Sophia's blanket goes too. Nobody understands why, so Sophia shows them that it's not JUST a blanket. But who can help Sophia when something happens to her blanket?  TTFN! Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my e...

Hi everyone! It has been a while but I'm back with some new stories! First up this year! Stardragon by Andre Breakspear - When a young Stardragon falls from his bed in the clouds, losing his sparkling dragon stones, a human boy not only helps him find the stones, he becomes a friend. Many more to come and if you have any custom story requests featuring your little one's, send me an email...

A bit late for Halloween but still ok for Christmas. I have wanted to read this story for a while and here it is! Tim Burton's original story of Jack Skellington's discovery of Christmas. A hauntingly festive tale. Merry Christmas! TTFN! Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage https://cya...

Christmas Month! It would be wrong of me not to read The Night Before Christmas! I hope you all enjoy!  TTFN! Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage https://cyastorytime.buzzsprout.com TTFN!

Christmas Month!  Santa is coming! In this episode I read a great Christmas story with the help of my daughter Kiera. I hope you all enjoy. Merry Christmas. (enjoy the little surprise at the end) TTFN Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage https://cyastorytime.buzzsprout.com TTFN!

Christmas  Month! Written specifically for bedtime, this story follows Twinkle the unicorn as she finds herself on another night-time adventure. It's Christmas Eve, and Twinkle is too excited to sleep... but someone else is having problems of his own! Can Twinkle help save Christmas and still get to bed on time? TTFN Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - c...

CHRISTMAS!!! I thought I would start of the festive season by re uploading to the podcast How the Grinch Stole Christmas!  TTFN! Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage https://cyastorytime.buzzsprout.com TTFN!

Christmas Stories Incoming!!! Author Spotlight! A Very Sensory Christmas by Bec Walraven. This Christmas story gently explores how celebrations can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time, especially for kids who experience the world a little differently- and reminds us that it’s perfectly okay to take a break. If you would like to purchase this book for yourself please head to the link bel...

Author Spotlight!  The Little Cloud That Wanted to Shine Story by, Jessika Healy-Hindmarch High above the world, a small cloud dreams of doing something big. While the other clouds drift and play, the little cloud longs to shine as brightly as the sun. But no matter how hard it tries, shining doesn’t come easily — until it discovers that sometimes the most beautiful glow comes from being yourself....

Author Spotlight! My Busy Brain by Natalie Shaw - Meet Max, a child with a busy brain, big feelings, and amazing ideas. Together, you'll learn how to understand and manage ADHD with love and care. Perfect for kids aged 4-9 and their families to read and explore together! If you enjoyed this story and would like to own this book for yourself, head to the link below and make a purchase. https:/...

Author Spotlight! Archie the Amazing Axolotl by Lana Johnson. This story is for every child whose brain is wired for wonder and every adult learning how to love, support, and celebrate them. ADHD isn’t a flaw. It’s a different way of thinking, moving, feeling, and seeing the world. With understanding, compassion, and the right tools, these amazing brains can do incredible things. Let them sparkle....

Author Spotlight Rainbow Kite by Kelly Bennet is a playful, empowering story about following your imagination wherever it leads—and the freedom that comes when you do. Please head to the below link if you would like to purchase this book for yourself https://a.co/d/dnIlUEk Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here...

Father's Day 2025! My co-host and daughter Kiera and I read this book for podcast last year together so only fitting that we we read it again this year. Enjoy and Happy Fathers Day. Daddy You're Awesome by Laine Mitchell. Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage https://cyastorytime.buzzsp...

Here is a special request story from my daughter and occasional co-host Kiera.  Kiera wanted a story about going on a magical journey with her little sister Kaley. I hope you enjoy! Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage https://cyastorytime.buzzsprout.com TTFN!

Author Spotlight! Kai’vier’s tummy is doing flips. It’s his first day of preschool—and he’s not so sure he’s ready. What if no one wants to play? What if he misses home too much? A story by Desiree Dusablon -  this joyful story helps children walk into school feeling seen, supported, and strong. Head to https://a.co/d/aoqVIQD to purchase a copy of this book for yourself! Message me here! Support t...

A story request episode! This story was requested by a little girl named Elsie. If you would like for me to write a story for your little one and read it on one of my episodes, please message or email me and I will do my best to create a fun story for them. Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage h...

Frog and Toad Are Friends is an American children's picture book, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel and published by Harper & Row in 1970. It inaugurated the Frog and Toad series, whose four books each comprise five easy-to-read short stories Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage h...

An Australian classic!  If you haven't read this one to your little ones yet I highly recommend. Possum Magic is a 1983 children's picture book by Australian author Mem Fox, and illustrated by Julie Vivas. It concerns a young female possum, named Hush, who becomes invisible and has a number of adventures. I am joined by my daughter in this reading. I hope you enjoy. TTFN! Message me here...

Little Barry Bilby's Big Bush Band By Colin Buchanan - Barry Bilby found poor Patty Platypus Crying in the shade Of the coolabah tree 'We need more money Or my little bush school's closing down, Who'll save the school for my friends and me?' Little Barry Bilby needs to get his Aussie animal band mates back together, so they can save Patty Platypus's school from closin...

Author Spotlight! by Laura Ball - Albert the Donkey Meets a New Friend a small farm in a green valley lived Albert, a small, friendly, and lovable donkey with a heart as big as his round belly and ears as soft as the morning dew. Albert, known for his kind and helpful nature, finds joy in exploring the farm and the nearby fields once his daily chores are complete. To purchase this book for yoursel...

Another great Disney story, Lilo and Stitch! Message me here! Support the show Please send story requests to my email - cyastorytime@gmail.com Or click the Message me here link. Webpage https://cyastorytime.buzzsprout.com TTFN!