Katharine Altman

Mystic River Reading

Kids EN ↓ 26 episodes

Welcome to Mystic River Reading where a mom and her son read children’s books together weekly. Inspired by listening to other podcasts, Eli asked his mama if they could record a podcast. Katharine is a stay-at-home mom, part-time nanny and jewelry artist. Eli (4) adores music, books and trains.

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Katharine Altman

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Kids

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Latest episode

Dec 5, 2025

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Blubber by Judy Blume Chapter 2:That's what you're gonna be for Halloween? 05.12.2025

Hey,guys,I'm back!!In the last episode we read Chapter 1 of Blubber by Judy Blume. Today,on my famous podcast we are reading chapter 2 and in this chapter you'll learn about Jill Brenner's housekeeper,and her 8 year-old brother,Kenny Brenner,who she explained in Chapter 1 about when he took the wrong bus. Anyway,this is Chapter 2 and I'll do Chapter 3 soon as well. Peace,love and o...

Blubber by Judy Blume Chapter 2:That's what you're gonna be for halloween? 05.12.2025

Hey guys,I'm back! In the last episode we read Chapter 1 Of Blubber by Judy Blume. Today,on my famous podcast we are reading chapter 2 and in this chapter you'll learn about Jill's housekeeper,and her brother,kenny who she explained in chapter 1 when he took the wrong bus. Anyway,this is chapter 2 and i will do chapter 3 some other time.

Blubber by Judy Blume Chapter 1:It's very foolish to laugh if you don't know what's funny in the first place. 04.12.2025

Hey guys,I'm sorry it's been one year since i did a new episode for one of my famous podcasts. Today i'm reading chapter 1 of Blubber by Judy Blume. If you guys have that book,You can read along with It. Anyways,i will do more episodes for this podcast reading Blubber. Anyway,this is chapter 1 and i hope you enjoy it. PS.Also if you wanna know why my voice changed. It's because i a...

Science comics volcanos fire and life 10.05.2024

People are finding volcanos but it goes bad soon because during the story I hurt my moms hand hope you enjoy though

Science comics solar system our place in space 24.03.2024

So happy lots of pets explore the planets lol funny let’s hope Antonio and Wes and Sammy will love this every planet is cool

March 24, 2024 24.03.2024
Science comics solar system our place in space 24.03.2024

hey guys a book about the solar system is lol and I think you’ll like it it is about local pets and they go make reports and it is fun hope you guys enjoy

The Gruffalo 26.11.2023

The Gruffalo

Rabbit, Robot and Ribbit 18.07.2021

A story about having to share a friend and the jealousy that can arise.

Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute 🐻 🌍🌈♻️🚯 31.07.2020

This week Eli and read a story about pollution and how to take care of the planet. Berenstain Bears Don’t Pollute (Anymore) by Stan and Jan Berenstain.

Room on the Broom 🐱🐶🐦🐸 🐉 & The Boo-Hoo Witch 🦉 🦇 🕷 🐸 🐈 17.07.2020

Join us as we re-read Eli’s current favorite book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Boo-Hoo Witch by Janet Craig, illustrated by Pat Schories.

The Very Fairy Princess 🧚‍♀️✨👑👸🏼 22.11.2019

Fairy princesses can get dirty and have scabby knees! Join us as we learn about a little girl with a great imagination. The Very Fairy Princess is written by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, illustrated by Christine Davenier.

From Seed to Pumpkin 🎃 & Room on the Broom 🐱 🐶 🦜🐸 🧹 🐉 08.11.2019

How do pumpkins grow? Join us as we learn about pumpkin plants. From Seed to Pumpkin is written by Wendy Pfeffer illustrated by James Graham Hale. Eli (with a little bit of help!) reads Room on the Broom — a favorite by Julia Donaldson illustrated by Alex Scheffler.

Eli 🦁 🐦 19.10.2019

Eli is very excited this week because in this episode we read a story about an Eli! Eli the lion is an old grumpy cat who learns a valuable lesson— keep some friends around as you never know when you might need them. Eli is written by Bill Peet.

Personal Space Camp 💫🌞🌕🌌 10.08.2019

This week we read Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook illustrated by Carrie Hartman. It is a great story about a child learning to respect other people’s personal space; a hard concept to learn as a small child. Eli belts out a rendition of “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson.

Scaredy Squirrel 🐿 & Llama Llama Red Pajama 🦙 26.07.2019

Sometimes it is hard to sleep at night... especially when you feel alone. Join us as we read Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt and Llama Llama by Anna Dewdney. Eli sings a little tune too.

Imagine 🌎 🕊 ❤️ 29.06.2019

This week’s book is John Lennon’s “Imagine” illustrated by Jean Jullien with a forward by Yoko Ono Lennon and an afterword by Amnesty International. This song/book reminds us of an important lesson: to love and accept all types of people and to live in peace. There is also a portion of a podcast Eli recorded on his own!

Alphabet Adventure ✏️🔤 21.06.2019

In this episode we take a trip with the alphabet. The letter ‘I’ encounters a problem and with fun team work the problem is resolved. Alphabet Adventure is written by Audrey and Bruce Woods.

William’s Doll 👶🏻 & A Day at the Farm🐴🐐🐓 07.06.2019

Boys can have dolls too. This week we read a great book called William’s Doll by Charlotte Zolotow, pictures by William Pene Du Bois. Special guest reading with Eli’s grandma Ellen, A Day at the Farm illustrated by John Francis.

Maybe Tomorrow? 🦛 ◼️🐊🦋 31.05.2019

This week we read a book about loss. It’s not only a story about loss, it is also a story about great friendship and how friends can grieve with you and lift you up. Maybe Tomorrow? is by Charlotte Agell and it is illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzales. Also: Eli plays the harmonica for a moment (ha) and sings The Beatles, “Come Together.”

When Sophie Feelings are Really, Really Hurt 🎨 😔 25.05.2019

Special birthday edition! Eli turned 4 this week. Join us in listening to a story about a topic we can all relate to. “When Sophie Gets Really, Really Hurt” by Molly Bang. Eli sings the ABC’s.

Danny and the Dinosaur 🦕 👦🏼🍦 10.05.2019

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff. In this episode we follow Danny as he goes on an adventure with a dinosaur that he meets in a museum. The dinosaur and the boy spend a fun filled day together helping people, going to a zoo and playing with other children. This book has been a favorite.

Beverly Billingsly 🎂 🍰 🏰 🦋 04.05.2019

In this episode we follow Beverly as she attempts to make a perfect cake. Sometimes a mistake can make something even more beautiful! You’ll also hear Eli singing part of a Beatles song.

Subway Story 🚊 🌊🐠🐢 27.04.2019

In this episode you will get to listen to Eli’s rendition of “Blackbird” by one of his favorite bands. Listen to an adventure of a Subway train as she makes a big transition from tunnels to the ocean.

The Easter Egg and Happy Easter Curious George 🐰🐣🌷 20.04.2019

In this episode Eli and I read two books about Easter. Happy Easter!

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