Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana wanted to read the follow-up to Wreck-It Ralph because she loves a story about a bad guy becoming good and helping his friends. This time, Ralph becomes an internet sensation! Adapted by Nancy Parent, Illustrated by Helen Chen, Designed by Tony Fejeran Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

James and Eliana have a special request from Kelsey who loves reading. Funny enough, Eliana loves unicorns and rainbows. She even has unicorn clips to give her a colorful tail in her hair! Written by Mallory Loehr, Illustrated by Joey Chou Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Do you celebrate Taco Tuesdays? Eliana and James read a story about a little dragon and his family who LOVE it! Written by OM Wolf, Illustrated by Danico Publico Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

James and Eliana read another classic tale like Snow White. This time we picked the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast! Written by Disney Books Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana has a very special treat today… Her reading her first full story! She practiced so hard to make sure she was ready. We hope you love it! Written by Olivier Dunrea Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

It’s about time for Eliana to head to bed. We read a good night story for her to share with everyone! Written by Gabriella DeGennaro, Published by World of Eric Carle Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Sometimes children (and bears) have sitters when their parents leave together. The Berenstain Bear cubs learn that Mrs. Grizzle (or Griddle like James wants to call her) is not so bad after all!  Written by Stan & Jan Berenstain Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana and James love pizza… but should they eat it every night? NO!  Written by Kenji J. Lopez-Alt, Illustrated by Gianna Ruggiero Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana watched all three Guardians movies in the past month and loved them! She wanted to read a story about their adventures. Written by Tomas Palacios, Illustrated by Ron Lim and Marcelo Pinto Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana loves the Disney version of the Snow White story but we read a slightly different version to talk about how stories can change or be retold over time. Written by Rebecca Bondor, Illustrated by Jeannine Petty Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

The cows have demands of the farmer in this story where Eliana and James try to figure out how a cow can type! Written by Doreen Cronin, Illustrated by Betsy Lewin Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Babar the elephant has been read to children for nearly 100. Eliana just thought it was funny to have an elephant in fancy clothes driving a car! Written by Jean De Brunhoff Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana brought a special guest with her today who just happens to be in the story… Chase! He loved listening to the pups solve a pirate mystery. Written by Fabrizio Petrossi and Nickelodeon Publishing Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Olivia is certainly an opinionated young pig with big thoughts and ideas. It certainly sounds like a lot of children! We had to rush a bit to wrap up the episode before the heat turned on but enjoy the story! Written by Ian Falconer Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Who started a summer camp under the sea?? Spongebob Squarepants!! It doesn’t quite work in the song but join us as Spongebob learns about summer camp! Written by Ben Clanton Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

It’s snowing today here, and this week across a lot of the United States! The snowy day is a perfect story for the weather! Written by Ezra Jack Keats Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana had a copy of this classic and a stuffed animal of Peter since she was very little. Eliana likes sneaky Peter, but James likes Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail. Written by Beatrix Potter Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana has a very good friend named Madeline (MAD-uh-lin), so of course, James pronounced the name of the story wrong for most of the podcast… Hopefully, you enjoy the rhyming story of Mad-uh-LINE! Written by Ludwig Bemelmans Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana and James took a week off for the holidays, but we are back to learn about the new year's traditions of a Colombian family! Let us know what your family traditions are for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day! Written by Alexandra Alessandri, Illustrated by Addy Rivera Sanda Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana and James went back 200 years for the original poem. Eliana really enjoyed the old names of the reindeer. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone from our family to yours! Written by Clement Clarke Moore Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

For our 50th episode, we read one of the household favorites. Eliana got this book as a present for her literal birthday, and we have read it so many times over the years. Written by Deborah Diessen, Illustrated by Dan Hanna Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana is an only child, so there isn’t an Eliana the Second around the house. The closest in our house are her dog and cat friends! Adapted by Andrea Posner-Sanchez from the script “Sofia the Second” by Eria Rothschild, Illustrated by Grace Lee Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Sometimes Eliana’s don’t work like they should. We wish we had someone like Doc McStuffins to fix them for her! Based on the episode written by Kurt Redeker, Based on the series created by Chris Nee, Adapted by Sheila Sweeny Higginson, Illustrated by Alan Batson Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Eliana’s mami got her a code from the library to watch a live performance of the Nutcracker ballet. In preparation for the show, we read the story of the Nutcracker, Rat King, and Sugar Plum Fairy. Written by Susan Jeffers Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

Love Monster is a kind monster who is a bit of a fraidy cat. Eliana and James find out if he can work up the courage to find what’s making the noises at bedtime! Written by Rachel Bright Send us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana