The Read Me a Story Dad Podcast

Arthur's family vacation is all wet-it's pouring rain! Arthur has to take charge and finds new things for his family to do-like go to Gatorville. Maybe family vacation isn't so bad after all! Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDri...

Mobi the bear is a hard working Father that loves his family. When he runs into an unexpected situation one day he feels a little unloved. Culture the vulture has a few things to say about the situation, the value of dads and why he works so hard.  Do dads matter, what does Mobi know about being a dad anyway since he didn't have one? Where do they fit in the modern world? Join Mobi as he teac...

Focused Ninja: A Children’s Book About Increasing Focus and Concentration at Home and School Whenever Focused Ninja had a task to do, or if he set his mind on accomplishing something, he had a remarkable way of staying focused until it was complete. But Focused Ninja didn't always have this wonderful capacity to concentrate. Once upon a time, he could lose his attention quite easily. Find out...

Dr. Seuss's first children's book!. It tells the story of a young boy named Marco, who imagines an increasingly elaborate parade of fantastical creatures and vehicles marching down Mulberry Street. As he walks home from school, Marco transforms a simple walk into an extraordinary adventure filled with whimsical imagination and creativity. The book encourages children to embrace their ima...

This quick bit of humor bout dragons that fumer relieves curiosity bout fart flatuosity. So enjoy this book as you have a look, while dragons pass gas with reptilian class. From quick tiny tooters to really big pooters, these dragons are pleased with how they cut the cheese... read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Falli...

Panda and Monkey are going on a special journey. Monkey is so excited, he just can't wait for Panda! But soon Monkey finds he needs his friend much more than he thought. Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com All rights Belong to:...

One morning, Gruff the Grump meets a little rabbit clinging to a branch clutching a "fallen star". The little rabbit is trying to rescue all the stars she keeps finding, and she needs a big, kind friend like Gruff to help. Gruff does not want a friend, but the little rabbit is determined... Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcas...

Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: Celebrate Your Father Daughter Bond with this endearing story. This is a love letter from a father to daughters. This story says all of the many things a father wants to express to his daughter. Filled with cute rhymes, heart warming thoughts and a father's love.  From the first time I held you, so perfect and new, I promised to do everything that I could do To hel...

Little Bear flumped down in the snow and wiggled his tail. 'I'm not sleepy,' he said, 'and I don't want to go to bed yet.' "Mother Bear smiled. 'Shall we take one last walk,' she said, 'and see who else is going to bed?'" Little Bear and Mother Bear take one last walk to see the other animals getting ready for bed. Will this make Little B...

Rebel the Cheetah is not real sure she wants to go through the Crooked Canopy, the scariest place she has seen. Along with Bongo, Valor and the rest of team Brave she must over come her fear to get off Dom-A-Tron, but what about the snakes? Join team Brave as they come face to face with lots and lots of snakes and try to save a village of squirrels who just might be gulped without some help! Read...

D.W. is very picky about food and doesn't like to eat much. One day, at dinner with her family, she refuses to eat her salad and throws it on the floor! Will D.W. learn to use better table manners in time for Grandma Thora's special dinner? Read By: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves....

Tangled hair. Missing Teeth. Millie's track and field race turns into a HUGE mess as she makes mistakes after mistakes. This young girl dreams of being a top athlete. But whatever she does, she messes up. Millie squeezes too much toothpaste, uses too much glue, spills milk all over and spells 'banana' wrong. When she repeatedly makes errors in the race, she feels frustrated and disc...

Sometimes, it helps to be brave even when we aren’t feeling brave. In this comedic story about developing courage, Brave Ninja finds a way to calm his fears and soothe his anxiety so that he can become the best ninja he can be! Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast and owner...

In Bethany Hamilton's book "Surfing Past Fear," Olivia the otter breaks her arm, and she's sure it will end her summer of surfing, but with the help of her friends. Olivia learns to face her fears and gets back on the board! Follow Olivia as she learns to resist her fearful thoughts, and then teach your kids to not be fearful through the activities in the back of the book. Read...

Kids will love this cumulative and hysterical read-aloud! "I was walking down the road and I saw . . . A donkey, Hee Haw! And he only had three legs! He was a wonky donkey." Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, wink...

Arthur and his friends are getting ready for school! Get a sneak peek at every character's morning routine, from Francine preparing for recess to the Brain searching for his lost lizard. D.W. wishes she could join in the fun, but she's still too young for school. Can she find her own way to help Arthur get ready? Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast and owne...

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space...

"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the t...

Step inside the Australia Zoo and see what nature has to offer. There are lemurs and rhinos, kangaroos, and—of course—crocodiles. On your tour, learn about these amazing animals and their habitats. Observe how they live and grow and all the ways we can protect them. Get inspired to take part in nurturing your own environment and all that inhabit it. Most important, discover the Wildlife Warrior wi...

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves....

The Never-Give-Up Pup follows the journey of a young Seymour Clues. From struggling to hunt down his dad’s missing sock to practicing his investigation skills morning to evening, Seymour recounts how hard it was to become the best detective on all of Freedom Island. Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become th...

One day, Mr Rabbit finds a smooth, speckly, perfect thing in the woods, and takes it back to his neat and tidy burrow. But this perfect thing is not quite what he thinks ... Suddenly, CRACK! out hatches an icky, sticky duckling! Mr Rabbit does not want something icky and sticky in his lovely burrow, but the little duckling has other ideas ... Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Fallible Man P...

Little Mikey is scared of everything. He s certain there are creepy crawlies hidden under the rug. He sleeps with his light on to keep the monsters at bay. He s scared of sharks and snakes even ladders and slides and it all makes him incredibly sad. But, when he stumbles upon an old book that tells the tale of a young boy prince that volunteers to protect his king-less kingdom from hordes of drago...

If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim....   If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is perfect for beginning readers and story time. Sure...

Meet Me in the Middle encourages young readers to see how different the world looks from another point of view. Start the book and see Patient Pig’s perspective on the events of the big game. Then flip the book over and learn about how Eager Eagle experienced the same day perspective. It’s a fun story about how real success comes from seeing how the other side does it. Today We Read the story from...