Story Time with our Animal Friends

Hi, it's Dallin again still in Book three. A friend of mine suggested that sharing a book with a friend and reading it to them is fun. Have you ever tried this? K: Kiki the Keen Kakapo's Kiwi Quest Where the Animals Speak... K is for Kakapo. Kakapos are flightless parrots that live in New Zealand. Kiki was a keen kakapo with bright green feathers, a gentle heart, and a love for exploring h...

Hi, do you remember me? I'm Dallin and we are still in Book three. I always wonder if you are reading the book itself at the same time as listening to me ... I hope you are. J: Juniper the Jubilant Jerboa's Joyful Jaunt Where the Animals Speak... J is for Jerboa. Jerboas are rodents that are known for their long legs and hopping abilities. Juniper was a jubilant jerboa with long legs, big ears, an...

Hi again, I'm back, you might remember that my name is Dallin and here we go with the next story in Book three. I: Iris the Industrious Indri's Island Investigation Where the Animals Speak... I is for Indri. Indris are lemurs and are known for their loud calls. Iris was an industrious indri, a lemur with a black and white coat, long arms, and a love for exploring her island home. She lived...

Hi, my name is Dallin and I am lucky enough to be chosen to read the next few stories here in Book three. H: Harold the Hairy Hermit Crab's Hidden Haul Where the Animals Speak... H is for Hermit Crab. Hermit crabs are crustaceans that carry their homes on their backs. Harold was a hairy hermit crab with a soft body, big claws, and a love for exploring all the hidden parts of the beach. He spen...

Hi, this is Ana, are you ready? Are you still reading the book at the same time as listening to this story? G: Gaia the Graceful Glass Frog's Gentle Glide Where the Animals Speak... G is for Glass Frog. Glass frogs are known for their translucent skin, so that you can see their insides. Gaia was a graceful glass frog with smooth, translucent skin and a gentle spirit. She lived in a rainforest,...

Hi, this is Ana, are you ready? Are you reading the book at the same time as listening to this story? F: Finley the Frivolous Fossa's Forest Foray Where the Animals Speak... F is for Fossa. Fossas are cat-like predators and live in Madagascar. Finley was a frivolous fossa with sharp claws, a long tail, and a love for exploring the forest with his friends. He lived in a large forest, where he s...

Hi, this is Ana, are you ready, I wonder if you are reading the book at the same time as listening to this story?. E: Edgar the Elusive Echidna's Earthy Escapade Where the Animals Speak... E is for Echidna. Echidnas are spiny mammals, and are known for their long snouts. Edgar was an elusive echidna with a long, pointy snout, sharp spines, and a very curious nature. He lived in a hidden part o...

Hi, this is Ana again and I will continue to be your reader, I hope you are enjoying the stories. D: Diego the Dextrous Dugong's Deep-Sea Dance Where the Animals Speak... D is for Dugong. Dugongs are gentle marine mammals and are known as sea cows. Diego was a dextrous dugong with a gentle smile, a playful spirit, and a love for dancing in the deep sea. He lived in a warm, ocean habitat, where...

Hi, it is Ana again and I will read this story to you. C: Coralina the Clever Cassowary's Cautious Crossing Where the Animals Speak... C is for Cassowary. Cassowaries are large, flightless birds known for their powerful legs and a crest on their head. Coralina was a clever cassowary who lived in a dense rainforest. She was known for her tall crest, her powerful legs and her cautious nature. Sh...

Hello, and welcome back to book 3, my name is Ana and I'm pleased to be invited to read the next few stories to you. Actually, this story is very similar to the first story read by Grandpa Oxley. B: Barry the Bizarre Blobfish's Bottom Bounce Where the Animals Speak... B is for Blobfish. Blobfish are deep-sea fish and are known for their jelly-like bodies. Barry was a bizarre blobfish who l...

Hello, and welcome to book 3 If you have listened to earlier books you already know who this is from the sound of my voice, it is me, Grandpa Oxley again. Here we start with 26 new animals, I hope you enjoy this book as much as the first two. A: The Ambitious Axolotl's Aquatic Ascent Where the Animals Speak... A is for Axolotl. Axolotls are aquatic salamanders and are known for their unique, f...

End of Book 2 Hi everyone, boys and girls, mums and dads and also English language students of all ages. This is Chris again, the author of this series … I should really say “Proud Author” as I’ve been extremely happy with the feedback to this series 'Story Time with our Animal Friends: Where the Animals Speak’. But this, dear listeners, does bring us to the end of our 'Book 2' podcast...

I could not resist coming back for the last story in this Book, I hope you do not mind. Hello again this is Grandpa Oxley. Congratulations you made it to the end of Book 2, did you read all the stories as well as listen to them ... I hope so. I do hope you also enjoy listening to this last one about the Zubu and maybe we will meet again in Book3, have fun. Z: Zola the Zealous Zebu's Zigzag Zoo...

I'm back again to read another story, this is Lorelai, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal from Australia. Y: Yumi the Youthful Yabby's Yellow Yonder Where the Animals Speak... Y is for Yabby. Yabbies are freshwater crustaceans and are found in Australia. Yumi was a youthful yabby with bright blue claws, a cheerful spirit, and a love for all things yellow. She lived in...

Hi, here I am again, this is Lorelai, this time I'm going to read a story about a bird who likes a special snack. X: Xena the Xenops's Xylose Snack Where the Animals Speak... X is for Xenops. Xenops are birds known for their upturned bills. Xena was a xenops, a small bird with an upturned bill, and a love for finding hidden treats. She lived in a dense forest, where she spent her days peck...

Hello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about a Wombat, but I have no idea which countries Wombats live in, do you? W: Wanda the Wonderful Wombat's Warm Welcome Where the Animals Speak... W is for Wombat. Wombats are stocky marsupials that are known for their burrowing skills. Wanda was a wonderful wombat with soft, brown fur, a stocky body, and a ve...

Hello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal I thought might frighten me but instead I found out all about camouflage. V: Vance the Vivacious Viper's Valley Venture Where the Animals Speak... V is for Viper. Vipers are snakes known for their camouflage and are found all around the world. Vance was a vivacious viper with bright, patterned s...

Hello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal I have not heard about before. U: Ulani the Unwavering Urial's Unseen Uplands Where the Animals Speak... U is for Urial. Urials are wild sheep that live in the mountains. Ulani was an unwavering urial who lived high up in the mountains. She was known for her strong legs, her determination, and h...

Hello, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm not so nervous and much more relaxed, let's see how well I get on reading the story about the Turtle. T: Tommy the Trusty Turtle's Time-Telling Talent Where the Animals Speak... T is for Turtle. Turtles are reptiles that can live for a very long time. Tommy was a trusty turtle, known throughout the pond for his wisdom, his gentle nature, and...

Hello, my name is Lorelai, and I've been given this opportunity to read this story to you. I hope you enjoy it. S: Serena the Swift Swordfish's Sea Sprint Where the Animals Speak... S is for Swordfish. Swordfish are fast fish with a long sword-like bill. Serena was a swift swordfish, with a long, pointed bill, powerful fins and a love for speed. She lived in the open ocean, where she spent...

Hello, here I am again, my name is Grandpa Oxley, and this is the last story I'll be reading in this book, you will have someone new for the rest of our stories. I hope you have enjoyed listening as much as I have enjoyed reading to you. Maybe we will meet again in Book 3 .... now on with the story about Rory the Raccoon. R: Rory the Resilient Raccoon's Remarkable Rescue Where the Animals...

Hello, here I am again, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you. Q: Quincy the Quizzical Quokka's Quick Query Where the Animals Speak... Q is for Quokka. Quokkas are small, cute marsupials that are known for their smiling faces. Quincy was a quizzical quokka with a bright smile, a curious mind, and a never-ending list of questions. He lived on a sunny isl...

P: Percy the Patient Pangolin's Peaceful Path Where the Animals Speak... P is for Pangolin. Pangolins are mammals covered in scales and curl up into a ball to protect themselves. Percy was a patient pangolin with a gentle heart, a scaly body, and a love for peace and quiet. He lived in a peaceful forest, where he spent his days looking for ants and exploring at his own gentle pace. Percy thoug...

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you. O: Owen the Optimistic Otter's Outstanding Outing Where the Animals Speak... O is for Otter. Otters are very playful mammals that are known for swimming on their backs. Owen was an optimistic otter with a bright smile, a very playful nature, and a love for swimming on his back. He lived in a river with his f...

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you. N: Nellie the Nimble Narwhal's Northern Navigation Where the Animals Speak... N is for Narwhal. Narwhals are known as the unicorns of the sea due to their long tusks. Nellie was a nimble narwhal who lived in the cold, Arctic Ocean. She was known for her long tusk, her playful spirit, and her incredible navig...