Story Time with our Animal Friends

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you. M: Marvin the Merry Marmoset's Magical Mingle. Where the Animals Speak... M is for Marmoset. Marmosets are small monkeys that live in South America. Marvin was a merry marmoset, with big, bright eyes, a playful spirit, and soft, golden fur. He lived in a lush rainforest with his family and friends, and loved...

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you. L: Luna the Luminous Ladybug's Lantern Light. Where the Animals Speak... L is for Ladybug. Ladybugs are beetles that are often red with black spots. Luna was a luminous ladybug, with bright, red spots, and the ability to glow in the dark. She lived in a garden full of colourful flowers. Luna loved to explore...

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you. K: Kendra the Keen Koala's Kind Cuddle Where the Animals Speak... K is for Koala. Koalas are marsupials that spend most of their time in trees eating eucalyptus leaves. Kendra was a keen koala who lived in a tall eucalyptus tree with her family. She was known for her gentle nature, her kind heart, and her lo...

Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you. J: Jett the Jolly Jay's Jewel Journey Where the Animals Speak... J is for Jay. Jays are intelligent birds that are known for their colourful feathers. Jett was a jolly jay, known for his bright blue feathers and his love for collecting shiny objects. He lived in a large forest, where he spent his days explor...

I: Indigo the Irresistible Impala's Impressive Jump Where the Animals Speak... I is for Impala. Impalas are known for their graceful leaps and speed. Indigo was an irresistible impala with a very gentle nature, strong legs, and an incredible jumping ability. She lived on the African plains, where she loved to run, leap and bound. Indigo loved her freedom, and always liked to do things her own...

H: Hazel the Humorous Hyena's Hilarious Hideaway Where the Animals Speak... H is for Hyena. Hyenas are known for their unique laugh-like calls. Hazel was a humorous hyena who lived on the grassy plains with her family. She was known for her infectious laugh, which echoed through the plains and made all the other animals smile. Hazel loved to make others laugh, and wanted to find new places whe...

G: Gus the Gallant Gorilla's Gentle Greeting Where the Animals Speak... G is for Gorilla. Gorillas are the largest primates and are very social animals. Gus was a gallant gorilla, known for his big heart and gentle nature. He lived in a lush, green forest with his family, and he was always eager to make new friends. Gus loved his family, but sometimes he felt like there should be more people t...

F: Fiona the Fluffy Flamingo's Fancy Flight Where the Animals Speak... F is for Flamingo. Flamingos are known for their pink feathers and long legs. Fiona was a fluffy flamingo with very bright pink feathers, long, elegant legs, and a very fancy style. She lived by a sparkling lake, where she loved to dance, glide, and show off her amazing talents. Fiona wanted to show the other animals that i...

E: Esmeralda the Enchanting Eagle's Elevated Expedition Where the Animals Speak... E is for Eagle. Eagles are powerful birds of prey with excellent eyesight. Esmeralda was an enchanting eagle, with strong wings, sharp eyes, and beautiful feathers. She lived high up on a rocky mountain, where she loved to soar through the sky, looking down on the world below. Esmeralda loved to explore, and dre...

D: Dylan the Dashing Dolphin's Deep Dive Where the Animals Speak... D is for Dolphin. Dolphins are very intelligent marine mammals and are great swimmers. Dylan was a dashing dolphin who lived in a sparkling, blue ocean. He was known for his speed, his playful flips, and his amazing ability to dive deep into the ocean. Dylan was a friendly dolphin, and loved exploring all the different levels...

C: Celeste the Charming Chameleon's Colorful Change Where the Animals Speak... C is for Chameleon. Chameleons are known for their ability to change colours. Celeste was a charming chameleon who lived in a lush, green jungle. She was known for her amazing ability to change color, blending in with her surroundings in an instant. Celeste loved all the different colours, and thought they made the...

B: Barnaby the Bashful Badger's Buried Bounty Where the Animals Speak... B is for Badger. Badgers are nocturnal animals and live in underground homes called setts. Barnaby the badger was a bashful creature, who lived in a cozy underground sett in a quiet forest. He was a kind and gentle badger, who was happiest when he was at home in his underground tunnels. Barnaby loved to collect shiny thin...

A: The Agile Armadillo's Amazing Amble Where the Animals Speak... A is for Armadillo. Armadillos are known for their armored shells and are very good diggers. Once upon a time, in a warm, grassy plain lived an armadillo named Arlo. Arlo wasn't like the other armadillos. While they loved to dig and make burrows, Arlo loved to wander. He had an amazing talent for ambling – that is, walking s...

Hi, it is me. Chris, again, the author of these stories. I'm pleased to announce that the Second Book, in the series of three, is now finished. Meet another 26 amazing animals, each with their own unique tale to tell! Beginning 'Where the Animals Speak', this delightful book again features stories for every letter of the alphabet. From Armadillo to the Zebu, young readers will love the...

The End of Book 1 Hello, everyone, and a super welcome to our very last episode in our 'Where the Animals Speak...' podcast for Book 1! It's Chris again, and it's been SO much fun providing all of these amazing stories to you! We've journeyed from Andy the Anxious Ant, all the way to Zoe the Zany Zebra. We’ve heard tales of clever cats, brave bears, elegant elephants, and every...

Z: Zoe the Zany Zebra's Zillion Zoom Zoom Where the Animals Speak... Z is for Zebra. Zebras are known for their black and white stripes Zoe was a zany zebra with a very energetic spirit. She had bright, black and white stripes, a playful personality, and loved to run. She was known throughout the plains for her amazing speed and her zillion zoom zooms. Zoe was always running, exploring, and lo...

Y: Yancy the Yummy Yak's Yummy Yams Where the Animals Speak... Y is for Yak. Yaks are a type of cattle that are found in the Himalayas Yancy was a yummy yak who lived high up in the snowy mountains. He had long, shaggy fur, big, kind eyes, and a very gentle nature. Yancy loved to grow yams, which were his favorite treat. He thought they were the most delicious food in the world, and he loved t...

X: Xander the eXtraordinary X-Ray Fish's X-Ray Xcursion Where the Animals Speak... X is for X-ray Fish. X-ray Fish are often clear so that you can see inside of them Xander was an extraordinary X-ray fish who lived in a deep, dark part of the ocean. He was unique because his skin was so clear that you could see right through him! Xander was very curious about the world and wanted to show all o...

W: Willow the Wise Wolf's Wonderful Walk Where the Animals Speak... W is for Wolf. Wolves are very social animals and live in packs Willow was a wise wolf who lived in a large forest with her pack. She had soft, grey fur, bright, intelligent eyes, and a very gentle nature. Willow loved to explore, and she always liked to do so with the other wolves. She liked to share her knowledge with her pa...

V: Violet the Valiant Vulture's Valley Visit Where the Animals Speak... V is for Vulture. Vultures are very important to keep a clean environment Violet was a valiant vulture who lived in the mountains above a beautiful valley. She had strong wings, sharp eyes, and a kind heart. Although some animals were scared of vultures, Violet was known for her bravery and for her helpful nature. She was...

U: Uma the Unique Unicorn's Uplifting Unicorns Where the Animals Speak... U is for Unicorn. Unicorns are magical and mythical creatures Uma was a unique unicorn, with a sparkling white coat, a long, flowing mane, and a magical horn that glowed with kindness. She lived in a hidden meadow, where she loved to spread joy to all of the other unicorns. She was known for her uplifting nature, and her...

T: Tommy the Trusty Tortoise's Treasure Trail Where the Animals Speak... T is for Tortoise. Tortoises are reptiles that can live for a very long time Tommy was a trusty tortoise who lived by a big, blue lake. He was known for his slow and steady pace, his wise and kind nature and for his amazing ability to keep secrets. Tommy loved to explore, but he always liked to take his time. He had a dre...

S: Sammy the Smart Squirrel's Secret Stash Where the Animals Speak... S is for Squirrel. Squirrels are very clever at hiding food for the winter Sammy was a smart squirrel who lived in a big, old oak tree in a lively forest. He had a bushy tail, bright, curious eyes, and a very clever mind. Sammy was known throughout the forest for his amazing ability to hide food for the winter. He had secret...

R: Rosie the Radiant Rabbit's Rainbow Ramble Where the Animals Speak... R is for Rabbit. Rabbits are known for their fluffy fur and long ears Rosie was a radiant rabbit with soft, white fur and long, floppy ears. She lived in a green valley, where she loved to hop, skip, and jump. Rosie loved all colours and thought the world was at its most beautiful when it had a variety of colours. She had...

Q: Quinn the Quick Quail's Quiet Quest Where the Animals Speak... Q is for Quail. Quails are very quick and good at flying short distances Quinn was a quick quail who lived in a busy meadow. She had a very fast walk and she loved to explore. She was always curious about the world, but she also loved quiet time. Quinn had a special dream: to find a place of peace, where she could hear the softe...