Storytime Anytime 4U

Send us Fan Mail This is the first book in the Freddie Ramos series by Jacqueline Jules with illustrations by Miguel Benitez.  What is Zapatos Power?  List to find out.  If you had something that gave you power, what would you like it to be and what power would you like to have?

Send us Fan Mail It's another Sofia Martinez adventure as she and her family shop for school supplies.  What can you learn from their experience?  Book written by Jacqueline Jules.

Send us Fan Mail Read by Marcella, a new member of our reader community, discover why there's a time for work and a time for play as well as other considerations for using resources wisely.

Send us Fan Mail While Feathers for Peacock, while enjoyable and illustrates the power of kindness, is fiction.  Here are some actual facts about peacocks.  Maybe it will inspire you to go your library to find books about other animals.

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the peacock got his feathers?  In a tale adapted from another story, Jacqueline Jules offers her answer.  This book is illustrated by Helen Cann and published by Wisdom Tales Press.  Check it and other creative works at your local library.

Send us Fan Mail Evyn, the youngest reader in our community of reading enthusiasts, brings you the humorous My Tooth is Lost! by Drew Daywalt.  After listening to this, let someone know what you think about the book.  What story might you write that others could enjoy?

Send us Fan Mail Never Say A Mean Word Again is written by Jacqueline Jules, illustrated by Durga Yael Bernhard, and published by Wisdom Tales Press.

Send us Fan Mail Jacqueline Jules describes this as "a charming story of conflict resolution between two boys."  Be sure to listen to the other episode published today for more information about this "Tale from Medieval Spain" and learn some history.

Send us Fan Mail We bet you've played the game.  Now hear how it all began with the three great warriors - Rock, Paper, and Scissors.  This is a NY Times bestseller by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Adam Rex.

Send us Fan Mail Illustrated by Kim Smith and published by Picture Window Books, this is another Sofia Martinez adventure.  This one starts in her Abuela's (Grandmother's) kitchen.  After the story there are a few discussion questions.

Send us Fan Mail Is there a writer inside of you?  Maybe listening to these two poems will ignite your writing spark (or not - either way is OK).  As always, we hope you enjoy our episodes and will join us for future ones.  

Send us Fan Mail Storytime Anytime 4U welcomes Evyn Grace to our community of readers with this classic story that could lead to some great discussion!

Send us Fan Mail Paul Galdone's classic folktale teaches a great life lesson.  Listen and see if you can figure it out, then go our our next episode for an idea that might lead you to learn even more life lessons.

Send us Fan Mail Sharing your opinions about stories and looking at them from different perspectives can be great discussion.  Try it out with The Little Red Hen.

Send us Fan Mail Illustrated by Scott Campbell, this humorous story may sound familiar to children who have had problems going to sleep and their adults who have valiantly tried to find the solution.  Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Gives listeners the back story to who Paula and Cynthia are to each other.  As it turns out, this book is one of shared favorites.

Send us Fan Mail Read by Paula Grier, this is the story of a stuffed rabbit, a boy, and the magic that occurs because of their relationship.

Send us Fan Mail Author Drew Daywalt and illustrator Oliver Jeffers bring back their familiar characters to share their thoughts about love with love.  Visiting your library is a great way to be able to see the books as well as read them for yourself.  

Send us Fan Mail Two classic Aesop's fables with life lessons you can apply.

Send us Fan Mail Another story about a mouse, but this one was written by Jacqueline Jules and also features Sofia Martinez, the spunky 7-year-old with a zest for life.

Send us Fan Mail Beatrix Potter loved writing books where animals were the featured characters.  This tale of a mouse and his new friends describes different home environments and how what you know can influence your reaction to new experiences. 

Send us Fan Mail Sofia Martinez and her family have an idea for a special birthday surprise for Abuela (Grandmother), but will they be able to make it happen?  Listen to find out.

Send us Fan Mail A classic story about Miss Moppet, one of Beatrix Potter's feline characters.

Send us Fan Mail A classic Beatrix Potter tale about a furry family of rabbits.

Send us Fan Mail Holly Bea, the third author to permit us to read her books on this podcast, has written a delightful book about Hope's quest (and questions) to find out where God lives.