The Lawley Story Corner Podcast

This story shines on children discovering sunlight and shadows. Shadows come, go, shorten, and grow. My Shadow will spark curiosity in the natural world and encourage young people to observe their shadows throughout the day. Shadow discovery is universal, and behind this phenomenon is so much science.

Do you love America? Well, you are not alone. Join us as we celebrate why each of us loves America, from making lots of different friends, to eating food from a variety of countries, to being able to visit so many amazing places or just being given the opportunity to learn new things. America, we love you for these reasons and so many more!

Best friends Harper and Theo love to explore and discover. At the beach, they swim in the ocean, collect seashells, build sand castles—and ask questions! Why does the ocean taste salty? Where do waves come from? Why does wet sand stick together, but dry sand does not? Journey along with our Kid Scientists to find out!

When Tortoise wakes up from his long winter nap, all he wants is lunch. On his search for tasty treats, he realizes that all of his desert friends have a special talent, but he doesn’t . . . until a desert rain sweeps in. Tortoise finally discovers just how special he is, and how his unique qualities can help others. Everything he wanted, he already had!  Hop, Vroom, Skitter is a story of self-lov...

There's trouble tonight while your snoozing,  while you lay in your bed and dream. A little Hair Fairy named Trudy has opened your can of frosting. The cookies you left on the counter are too tempting for her to resist. Her sticky fingers and toes have made a mess that shouldn't be missed.

Ladybug has wanted nothing more than to fly like her friends. This is seemingly impossible for her, as she only has one wing, and every attempt she makes to fly goes wrong. Ladybug decides to use the advice from others—as well as her own idea—to creatively come up with a solution to fly. Will her idea work? Follow Ladybug as she learns the valuable lesson to never give up and embraces the fact tha...

Dragons get hungry! One by one, ten dragons grab the first fruit they see in order to fill their bellies. But when all the food has been snatched up, there is still one hungry dragon who has nothing to eat. Will this poor dragon go away hungry, or will he find food in an unexpected way?

Twins Flor and Roberto and big brother Luis return for another adventure. What does Luis have up his sleeve this time when the twins are bored? Discovering the thrill of storytelling, the twins craft a tale for their beloved Abuelito. Bonus content includes a road map for creating your own story along with craft activities.

Q is fed up, “I quit!” The Vowels think they are the only letters in the alphabet that are quite important, but they quickly find out just how quintessential Q is. Ducks can’t quack, no one is quiet, and where’s the queen bee? Can the Vowels convince Q to come back quickly before all the Q words disappear?

In Grandpa Heaven, grandfathers paddle canoes, have pet ferrets, tell knock-knock jokes, find treasures like bungee cords, and keep a loving eye on grandchildren.

Maverick is a rookie carousel horse who has always longed for freedom. One day, he comes up with a plan—it’s time to escape! His carousel horse friends try desperately to discourage Maverick’s thirst for freedom and tell him to accept his fate. But when Maverick finally breaks free of his pole, he bravely faces the unknown and discovers he is not alone!

Have you ever dreamed of being a hero? Adam is a creative, hardworking ant who loves to dig. Because he is surrounded by talented classmates who have no interest in playing in the dirt, Adam often feels left out. However, when catastrophe strikes, he realizes his strengths may be the only chance to save the buglings of Insectum Academy.

Heaven is a place where one can have fun. Or so thinks award-winning author Shutta Crum. When asked about death by one of her grandchildren, she imagined the perfect heaven. A place where grandmothers play hockey, have iguanas as pets, jump rope, find treasures at jumble sales, and keep a loving eye on grandchildren.

Come along with Holly as she discovers the joy of planting Hollyhock seeds and why these beautiful flowers are so popular with everyone who sees them. This sweet story, along with the darling watercolor illustrations, will make you want to plant Hollyhocks yourself.

Everyone assumes Sophie can’t pay attention like she’s supposed to, so it’s no surprise that she doesn’t read the letters on the board during the vision test at the doctor’s office. However, the test reveals it’s not that Sophie isn’t paying attention; it’s that Sophie has trouble seeing. Sophie has missed out on so much, but there is hope. Once Sophie is fit with glasses, she discovers the joy of...

Everyone knows pirates love pearls, so when all the pearls from Lazy Lagoon go missing, honorary pirate Chester and his first mate, Roger, set sail to find the mysterious thief.

Climb aboard Turtle’s bus as he drives up the hill, through the tunnel, and over the bridge. BEEP, BEEP, BEEP. There’s someone new at every stop. Flamingo flounces, Hedgehog hovers, and Llama sashays down the aisle to find the perfect spot. Everybody shifts, and everybody shuffles until the bus is full! Can they make room for one more?   A sweet story of inclusion and diversity and about making ro...

You’re growing up, and there are some things that becoming a big kid certainly brings!  This is a book that is made just for you, full of sweet, simple manners that I know to be true. It’s silly and fun, and I hope you will learn as you read and explore these pages, you turn!

Gavin is a rockhound. That means he loves rocks. His collection fills his pockets, drawers, the kitchen cupboards, and the garage. Soon, Gavin’s rocks take over the entire house! His family tells him, “No more rocks,” but he can’t possibly give up his treasures. Join Gavin on his quest to save his collection as he learns to share what he loves with the world.

Arnie is left home alone, which means it’s party time for this pooch and his canine friends. Music is playing, and dogs are dancing, but Stanley the Squirrel wants in, too. He’s never been to a party. As things start to get out of hand, Arnie rushes around cleaning. Stanley observes, undetected, shocked by these party animals’ behavior. When Arnie’s owner, Lucy, arrives home early, you’ll be surpr...

Madeline doesn't think she will ever be happy as a pink mermaid living in a black and white ocean. One day she meets some friends who help her appreciate her own special identity. This gives her the confidence to proudly proclaim, "I add color to the world, you see. I am happy being uniquely me."

Come along with Little Tree as he tries to show the forest birds how he is finally big enough to hold a bird nest of his own. Young readers will enjoy helping Little Tree discover that his short limbs, small branches, and tiny leaves are perfect for carrying things more important than he’d ever thought.

From a child’s perspective on loss, My Mommy Is in Heaven will touch your heart and bring comfort to your soul as you reflect on the loves in your life for whom you grieve.

Dancing in the rain is fun but this mom and dad can't come out and play- there's simply too much to do. Then their two ingenious kids come up with a fantastic idea.

Jess has a big problem...her room is a mess! One day, that mess gets so big that it comes alive and turns into a mischievous monster named Herbie, who scares Jess's guinea pig, Pipsie, into hiding. How will they ever find her pet among the clutter?