The Read Aloud Lady

A young boy is arrested and sent to the "waifs" home. This scared boy is friendless until he realizes that he has a talent-- and the bandmaster invites him to perform. Listen to hear about this extraordinary musician! www.thereadaloudlady.com https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n-hyA2-FDg&list=RD9n-hyA2-FDg&start_radio=1

A stingy fruit peddler refuses to give an old farmer a pear and learns that lack of generosity can cost one more than just a pear. thereadaloudlady.com https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

A young boy "skips" a school concert, only to have it catch his attention while he plays outside the hall. He becomes so interested in the music, that he sets off to find and meet the boy playing it. This decision most likely decided many of the important elements of the rest of his life! https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening www.thereadaloudlady.com

A wee woman cares for her flower garden-- "the most beautiful in all the king's country!"-- and must endure the bare and ugly garden of her neighbor's. Her godmother tells her of a magic flower that will solve her problems... Listen and watch with the wee woman to find out how the flower works its magic! www.thereadaloudlady.com https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

A 6 year old girl is enchanted by her father's scientific instruments and feels that she must investigate the world around her. Wait until you hear who this little girl became! https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening Use the "contact us" tab to get in touch :) www.thereadaloudlady.com

A prince and a peasant boy, Lars, shoot their arrows into the Sun and then argue as to whose arrow it was that came back with a golden feather on it. Lars leaves to seek out the golden hen, which belongs to one of the Sun's sisters and has quite an adventure! www.thereadaloudlady.com https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

A chicken eggs hatches and out comes a half-chick. Is he shy and self-conscious? No, not he! He is pompous and full of himself. Listen to hear how it turns out when he heads to Madrid to see the King! www.thereadaloudlady.com https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

During the yearly Easter egg hunt, Milly Molly Mandy faces a challenge-- help her friend or try to win the prize for the most eggs? Music from https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening www.thereadaloudlady.com

Join Tony Beaver in his adventures in the woods of Virginia! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

This is the story of a "near miss" experienced by the most daring escape artist in the world. Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

It is always fun to learn where our favorites stories originated and today is a good one. A struggling author told stories to the children in his neighborhood and those stories would become beloved by children around the world. Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

Three young travelers follow a map given to them by the King himself; they are told to carefully follow it and they will come to no harm. However, they are told of fierce Lions along the way. Will they continue and get to the Kings castle? Or turn back in fear? Listen to find out! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

If you are one of the folks who missed Milly Molly Mandy, get excited! This Read Aloud Lady original is based on the works from Joyce Lankester Brisley's charming tales. Milly Molly Mandy receives a present for her birthday and uses it for a Very Important Errand. Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

Enjoy this humorous tale of family life in the 1880s! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

The last leaf hangs onto the tree, knowing that it shall soon fall, when along comes a snowflake to keep it company. Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

A 12 year old boy is working deep in the mines of Pennsylvania. He gets lost and spends a terrifying time alone in the dangerous tunnels. However, the story doesn't end there. He turned out to be one of the most influential Americans in our history! Listen to learn more! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

A flax plant waves in the field; little does it know the adventures it will have! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

A young boy finds out that cats always land on their feet. What a brilliant thought! He decides to try a little experiment... This young boy turns out to be the famous children's author, Kenneth Grahame! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

Enjoy this classic story of a poor ugly duckling who struggles through life... until he realizes that he's just a late bloomer. Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

A young boy comes into the hospital with a serious leg wound. The doctor tries a new way of sanitizing to avoid hospital fever. Will he succeed and save the boy's life? Listen to find out :) Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

Enjoy this short but delightful pourquoi story! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

Note: This was re-uploaded, as the music clip I had included the first time was still under copyright! A young African-American boy, in love with music, works odd jobs for many months to purchase a guitar. Can he overcome poverty and parents who don't understand this interest in music? Listen to find out about this remarkable musician! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

The next time you cut into a juicy tomato or enjoy some rich marinara sauce, think about the journey that the tomato has taken! It has gone from the gardens of Aztecs and Mayans to a staple food around the world! Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

The YMCA was quickly losing membership and the instructors were in fear of losing their jobs. Can a new game, one that could be played indoors during bad weather, help them? Music: https://freetouse.com/music/pufino/enlivening

Follow a sheep and a goat as they head off to build a house; they encounter some new friends who want to help!