The Read Aloud Lady

Today's episode is a little glimpse into the childhood and early accomplishments of Eli Whitney, American Inventor and genius. Enjoy!

I found some beautiful poems about animals in Vol 3 of the 1911 publication of the Boys and Girls Bookshelf. This is part one; the second half should be coming out early next month.

Everyone thought Charles Goodyear was crazy. Why would anyone keep messing with rubber? His friends' disbelief, however, ends up leading to one of the most influential discoveries in modern history. Enjoy the story!

Milly Molly Mandy is finally going to visit Mother's friend Mrs. Hooker, after her last trip was canceled. New friends, new room to stay in; she also must figure out how to get presents for everyone back home. Enjoy!

A story of true American ingenuity and the invention of a truly important piece of machinery.

This is a delightful story of two children, whose father is missing in a boating mishap, who do their best to make Thanksgiving at this home special. There's definitely a surprise ending!

Leonardo DaVinci is a fascinating historical figure-- artist, scientist, inventor. Enjoy this episode that covers a true story in his early life that helped to shape his artistic career.

Milly Molly Mandy has some big plans, but these plans require money (as most plans do!) Thankfully, Little Friend Susan and Billy Blunt join her and they pull off something bigger than they had originally thought possible!

Loss of one sense can often lead to exceptional use of the others. In the story today, an old blind man slowly makes his way to the house of a rich man where he is going to recite his poetry. An encounter with a young slave boy and his dog may just change all of their lives forever. Listen and travel in time back to ancient Greece!

When Miss Muggins is called away on important business, who will watch her shop? Can you guess? Listen and find out ;)

Enjoy this lovely French fairy tale, which teaches us something about the consequences of our kind (or unkind) words

Milly Molly Mandy sees a beautiful cosy when she goes visiting and decides to make one of her own. Where will she get all the supplies if she wants to keep it a secret? We know that Milly Molly Mandy is pretty resourceful, but listen to see how she manages it!

Long ago in ancient Greece, a monster stands outside a city. Those inside are free to leave but anyone who attempts to enter the city is met with a riddle and a quick death. Can a stranger answer the monsters riddle and save the city? Listen and see!

Milly Molly Mandy goes into town on an errand and comes across Billy Blunt gardening, but non too happy. Can she turn the day around and show Billy that gardening can be fun? Listen and see!

Ever wonder where the term "Marathon" came from? And who decides how long that should be? Wonder no longer and listen to the story of the Greek Hero Pheidippides!

Milly Molly Mandy's overnight trip is canceled and she is terribly disappointed. Will something even more exciting be right around the corner? Will little-friend-Susan be able to save the day? Listen and find out!

King Odysseus wishes to stay home with his wife and newborn son, but fate seems to have something else in mind. He has promised to protect the beautiful Helen, and surely nothing will ever happen to make him fulfill that promise. Listen to find out!

Welcome to the first episode of the Read Aloud Lady! Enjoy a peek into an adventure over 700 years ago, which almost ended in a disaster that would have changed history.

Enjoy this very old tale from Norway, which pokes gentle fun at the differences between men and women.

Enjoy a traditional Norwegian story, read from The Blue Fairy Book, published in 1914 (although the story itself is much older).

Milly Molly Mandy is getting ready for a party!

Milly Molly Mandy goes berrying, but things don't go exactly how she hopes.

There is lots of preparation when Milly Molly Mandy finds out that her great aunt is coming to visit. Since she is so great, surely she will need a very large chair and a room larger than the guest room?

Today's story is very old, first written down in the mid 1800s, but originated much earlier in Scandinavian oral tradition. It was written by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, who are the Scandinavian counterpart to the Brothers Grimm in Germany. If anyone would like to take part in the pourquoi story writing challenge, send me your story at thereadaloudlady@outlook.com by June 15th 2025 a...

Chapter two of "Milly Molly Mandy Stories"