Family stories perfect for classroom, bedtime, or anytime. Based on my 26 year hobby of reading in public elementary schools, the stories offered here are some of my favorite, kid-tested read-alouds. All stories appear with the permission of the author.
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A kid-centric podcast focusing on stories that make the world a little bit better. We’re here as a fun place to learn, explore, grow, and help kids tap into their imaginations. All are warmly welcomed! These diverse and inclusive stories are originals. Created by Julianna Bria and Lindsay Farley, the founders and CEOs of Kiddywink Crew.
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A full-cast, dramatized journey of goodness, truth, and beauty for all ages.
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Silly and Funny Things were improvised stories created as a way to calm our children when they were afraid to go to sleep. These stories were told for years before we got smart and started to record them. They are (usually) super silly and funny. WARNING: These were designed to make our kids laugh, which means they have a lot of potty humor in them. A few things to know: Each kid gets to pick a word that will show up somewhere in the Silly and Funny Thing. None of these stories are edited (w ...
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Min is passionate about taekwondo and she dreams of victory. Min's beloved taekwondo teacher, Hana, tries to help Min, but she finds herself consumed by nerves and fears of failure. Despite her dedication to training and her burning desire to emerge victorious, the thought of losing keeps her up at night, disrupting her sleep and sapping her confid…
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Kissa's admiration for Namazzi, the first base player, is unwavering until a twist in the game reveals the importance of every position on the field. When Eva, the shortstop hurts her ankle, Kissa discovers the significance of teamwork and the value of each player's contribution. Inspired by Eva's guidance and encouragement, Kissa embarks on her so…
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A “what if” story about one of Cinderella’s coachmen who stays a man rather than regaining his mouse form at the stroke of midnight. Dazed and confused, he finds himself at the gates of a castle and discovers that, upon being given lowly work in the King’s stables, he has a knack as a horse whisperer.…
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Mizuki, a girl who relies on her wheelchair for mobility, is uncertain about participating in a sport that requires quick movements and racket skills. A new student named Katsu is also in a wheelchair and Mizuki is assigned to show her around the school. Mizuki is able to help acclimate Katsu and in return, Katsu introduces Mizuki to para-badminton…
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Beatrice loves cheering for big brother Grant and his Field Hockey team but feels hesitant to join in herself due to a fear of making mistakes. However, Grant teaches her a valuable lesson: that being afraid of making mistakes is the biggest mistake of all. Beatrice witnesses Grant's perseverance as he tries and fails before ultimately succeeding i…
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Archie, a talented lacrosse player, struggles with arrogance and distraction during practice. Focused more on his ego and indulging in junk food on the sidelines, Archie neglects to pay attention to his teammates, including his friend Oliver. When Archie's lack of focus leads to a missed opportunity to score a goal by not passing to Oliver, he face…
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"The Trouble with Trouble; a Tale from the American South" by Amy Friedman and Meredith Johnson
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The trouble with Trouble was he talked too much, even old skunk told him so. But when Trouble tried to tell everyone old skunk spoke to him, no one ever believed him again.
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What makes your heart happy? For us at Kiddywink Crew, it's you! We were able to ask this question to members of the Kiddywink crew, and in this special episode, we get to hear their amazing answers! We hope you enjoy and remain inspired to lead with your three hearts. That is, with your body, mind, and words!…
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Miguel has a passion for dancing and faces criticism when someone mocks his unique moves. Feeling disheartened, Miguel takes a reflective walk, hoping to shake off the negativity. Along the way, he stumbles upon an open dance class and decides to join in. To his surprise, he discovers that the person who laughed at him earlier is also in the class,…
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Sofia faces a challenge when she overhears unkind remarks from another team about her body size. Despite excelling on the beam, Sofia's confidence takes a hit. With encouragement from her coach and inner strength, she bravely confronts her feelings, sharing her experience with her coach and teammates. Sofia learns a valuable lesson about body posit…
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"Come Again in Spring" by Richard Kennedy
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When death comes for Old Hark, the old man tells him to come again in the spring so he can feed his birds for one more winter. After some argument, Death offers to give him one more winter if he can answer three questions.By Richard Kennedy
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Siblings Alexia and Liam embark on a vacation to Scotland with their parents. Excited to experience the country's famed golf courses, they encounter a dilemma when Liam forgets to pack Alexia's putter.Initially upset by this oversight, Liam recalls their previous agreement where Alexia was supposed to pack the putter, emphasizing "a deal is a deal.…
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Meet Kaya, the star rugby player of the "Cape Town Cougars," who excels on the field but struggles with leadership skills. Conversely, Annika may not possess Kaya's level of skill, but she shines in her ability to connect with others. As the new rugby season kicks off, the Cougars are determined to win. However, Coach Zulu surprises everyone by nam…
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In this episode, we follow the adventures of three friends - Ramon, Juan, and Carlos - who live in the beautiful Dominican Republic. Ramon is passionate about baseball, while Juan and Carlos prefer spending their time playing at the beach. As the boys struggle to find a way to enjoy both activities, they receive unexpected help from Michael, the fr…
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Best friends Olivia and Emma share a love for playing basketball. Excited to take their skills to the next level, they both try out for the prestigious Salty Seahorses Travel Team. While Emma makes the cut, Olivia unfortunately doesn't. Feeling disappointed and left out, Olivia stumbles upon "Team Ozzie." She's amazed by the kindness and camaraderi…
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"The Hare and the Orphan" by Lynne Reid Banks
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A story from Ms Banks' delightful anthology “The Magic Hare” in which the magic hare is snared by an orphan for dinner. The hare continues to suggest ingredients that would make him taste better but the final one is through the dark forest where the orphan has never gone. The hare leads the way, the orphan overcomes her fear and both live happily, …
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Meet Chen and his dad, who are on a quest to find the perfect sport for Chen. Chen's dad is trying to push him into speed sports, but Chen isn't keen on that idea. Fortunately, Uncle Steve steps in and takes Chen to a restaurant that has a ping pong table. Chen discovers his passion for ping pong and realizes it's the sport he wants to pursue. Howe…
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A heartwarming episode focusing on Angel and her family's trip to visit relatives. The highlight of their gathering is the annual volleyball game, eagerly anticipated by all. Angel is keen to join her Dad's team for the game, but her grandmother has other ideas. Through the support and guidance of her mother and Aunt, Angel learns valuable lessons …
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Maria discovers the power of positivity through her journey in learning tennis. Initially, she aspires to emulate her sister Adriana's tennis skills but faces discouragement from a harsh instructor who constantly points out her mistakes. Adriana intervenes upon witnessing Maria's struggle and connects her with a new coach named Mimi. Unlike the pre…
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Logan faces a common challenge: feeling disadvantaged because of his smaller size compared to his teammates, particularly his friend Connor, who is much larger. However, as the story unfolds, Logan learns an important lesson: what he initially sees as a weakness can actually be a strength. Despite being smaller, Logan discovers that his speed sets …
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"The Magic Weaver: a Tale from Ireland" by Melissa Shaw-Smith
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When Conal builds his castle on a hilltop he is not aware that he is intruding in the domain of the powerful fairy, Duine Sidhe. Cursed by the fairy, Conal and his family find no happiness until Conal’s son is befriended by a weaver who weaves a magic tapestry that can lift the curse.By Melissa Shaw-Smith
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Dev and Amir, best friends living in Mumbai, enjoy playing cricket together. During one playdate, Dev brings out his extra special bat that once belonged to his grandfather, while Amir has a bat with Superman on it. However, Amir accidentally breaks Dev's special bat during their game. Together, they realize that perhaps Dev shouldn't have brought …
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Mia, who loves soccer, faces a challenge when her family moves from the USA to Hastings. Initially, she worries that there might not be soccer in Hastings because it's called football there. However, Mia discovers that they do indeed have soccer in Hastings, just under a different name. This realization helps her feel more at home in her new enviro…
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Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you enjoy this re-release of our meditation with Ozzie! Get ready to breathe in, breathe out, and feel the love with Ozzie and our Kiddywink Crew member, Jane! We can't wait for our open-hearted, playful and intelligent listeners to meditate with us.By Kiddywink Crew
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The Suspect in the Sanctuary Part 1 - The Golden Key
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A theft from the church treasury and the strange tale of a mysterious stranger and a set of clues centered on the meaning beneath church architecture take center stage in part one of this intriguing mystery. Featuring the voice talents of Art Brown, Peter Kenney, Felicity Kenney, Esme' Kenney, and Jeff Kenney. Edited and produced by Peter Kenney…
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Bonus Episode - Re-release, Ari the Alligator
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We hope you enjoy this re-release of our very first episode of Series 1. Listening to past stories feels like re-reading our favorite books and we can't wait for our open-hearted, playful, and intelligent listeners to follow along! Listen for the letter A and the # 1 in this story and continue through the alphabet - we have episodes A through Z now…
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Bonus Episode - Would You Rather Questions, Series 1
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We hope you enjoy this bonus episode, which highlights Series 1, Would You Rather Questions, from our amazing Kiddywink Crew guests! We can't wait for our open-hearted, playful and intelligent listeners to follow along.By Kiddywink Crew
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Sister Zebras embark on a colorful culinary journey inspired by their love for a certain black-and-white food. Mom Zebra suggests a creative twist to their school project on the alphabet: finding foods that start with each letter. Intrigued by the idea, the sisters eagerly join in on a quest to explore various foods. Throughout their adventure, the…
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"John Robert and the Dragon's Egg" by Thomas N. Scortia
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After John Robert found a dragon’s egg down by the swamp, he and his Grandpa Riley kept it a secret from Aunt Bess whose life was too hard to care about such things. That is until it hatched, grew to 14 feet in two months and drank all the coal oil in the barn. Well, something had to be done. Lucky for John Robert and Grandpa Riley it was the flyin…
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Yasmine the Yak has a big personality and loves to tell grand stories, but she struggles with listening and often interrupts during circle time at school, much to the dismay of her teacher, Mr. Yates. Concerned about Yasmine's difficulty in listening, Mr. Yates reaches out to Yaya for help. Together, they devise a plan to support Yasmine in improvi…
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What if Ari, the mischievous prankster extraordinaire, wakes up with a mischievous glint in his eye and a master plan to turn Levi's day upside down with a cascade of pranks? Silly and Funny Things are our family's bedtime stories. Each boy (Miles, Ari, and Levi) gets to pick a word that will show up in the story. The stories aren't edited (who has…
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Xavier, an X-Ray fish, is a chronic worrier. Whenever he feels anxious or worried about something, he tends to push those feelings away and hides them deep inside. However, his worries begin to manifest physically, causing him stomach aches and discomfort. Concerned about his health, Xavier visits a doctor who discovers that his stomach aches are c…
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"The Hare and the Flower" by Lynne Reid Banks
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A story from Ms Banks delightful anthology “The Magic Hare” in which the magic hare hears tiny bells after every good deed and discovers they are applause from a sad, unnamed flower. In gratitude, the magic hare gives the flower a name, ‘harebell,’ or ‘Campanula rotundifolia.’By Lynne Reid Banks
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The Kiddywink Crew was joined by an extra special guest! We hope our open-hearted, playful, and intelligent listeners enjoy this week's story. And we're sure you'll enjoy the conversation with Santa at the end!By Kiddywink Crew
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Special guest, Cousin Andrew harbors a secret identity as a superhero, but here's the kicker—he fights crime in none other than his legendary "tinkle trousers." Silly and Funny Things are our family's bedtime stories. Each boy (Miles, Ari, and Levi) gets to pick a word that will show up in the story. The stories aren't edited (who has time for that…
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Levi stumbles upon the curious revelation that giving Dada an enormous hug causes peculiar objects to magically pop out of his head! Silly and Funny Things are our family's bedtime stories. Each boy (Miles, Ari, and Levi) gets to pick a word that will show up in the story. The stories aren't edited (who has time for that) and they include everythin…
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"Mistletoe: A Tale of Giving" by Douglas Evans
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When Derek’s kid brother finds bunches of mistletoe on the ground in an orchard, he decides to sell them to earn money to buy Derek a much needed guitar case. Little does he know that Derek is the one cutting the mistletoe trying to earn enough money to buy him the wooden recorder he has always wanted. Nicely reminiscent of O. Henry’s “The Gift of …
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Walter, a curious walrus, spends his days exploring the ocean in search of colorful treasures. His best friend Winslow, however, only collects blue and red items, unlike Walter who appreciates all colors. Despite Walter's love for all colors, he faces ridicule from Winslow and others when he wears a vibrant coral necklace to class. A fight between …
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Velociraptor Victoria, a talented sprinter on her high school cross-country team, is known for her incredible speed. However, her pride sometimes leads her to act superior to her teammates. When teammate Valerie injures her leg, Victoria's teammates rally around her with support and visits to the hospital. However, Victoria chooses to prioritize ra…
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Ari and Levi are having the time of their life playing in their room when Dada comes in to discover that their room is so messy. They get right to work until they discover fishy surprise. Silly and Funny Things are our family's bedtime stories. Each boy (Miles, Ari, and Levi) gets to pick a word that will show up in the story. The stories aren't ed…
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"The Magic Spoon: a Tale for Hanukkah" by Eric A. Kimmel
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When a stranger comes to the city of Chelm, he claims that he can make his own latkes with nothing but his magic spoon. To make them even better, the folk of Chelm start to loan him ingredients until they are feasting on the perfect latkes.By Eric A. Kimmel
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Uma, an umbrella bird residing in the cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica, has a deep-seated fear of rain. However, Uma's fear is put to the test when 21 consecutive days of rain pass, leaving her hiding under the same leaf. With no choice but to brave the rain, Uma cautiously steps into the downpour, determined to find sustenance. To her surpri…
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The boys prepare to go to summer camp but discover that they have lice!!! Desperate for a quick fix, they dashed to a local salon boasting a miraculous lice-eliminating promise within TWO minutes. Silly and Funny Things are our family's bedtime stories. Each boy (Miles, Ari, and Levi) gets to pick a word that will show up in the story. The stories …
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T20 - Timmy Learns the Beauty that's Within
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Timmy the Turtle is shy, but very observant. In contrast, his friend Tessa is outgoing and doesn't stop talking or moving. Tessa becomes frustrated with Timmy's shy behavior, but when she sees his observant behavior save a new friend from eating something he can't, she has a change of heart. They now appreciate the beauty and depth of Timmy's perso…
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Levi, eyeing the lone (and perhaps magical) pea on his plate, decided to forgo eating it and instead magically shrank himself, diving into a microscopic world to see what's inside. Silly and Funny Things are our family's bedtime stories. Each boy (Miles, Ari, and Levi) gets to pick a word that will show up in the story. The stories aren't edited (w…
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Bonus Episode - Thanksgiving Kiddywink Messages
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Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on what and who we love! This special episode is filled with messages from our very own open-hearted, playful and intelligent listeners.By Kiddywink Crew
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What will the boys do when they wake up one morning and in the middle of their room was a large red button with a sign saying "DO NOT PUSH THE BUTTON!"? Silly and Funny Things are our family's bedtime stories. Each boy (Miles, Ari, and Levi) gets to pick a word that will show up in the story. The stories aren't edited (who has time for that) and th…
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Sandy the sloth struggles with waking up early, while her friend Steve the songbird is naturally an early riser who loves to sing. Sandy finds herself annoyed by Steve's cheerful morning melodies. As Sandy starts kindergarten and needs to wake up earlier, she struggles to adjust her sleeping habits despite her parents' efforts to help. Feeling frus…
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"Kotoshi the Dragon Doctor" by Phillis Gershator
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Young Kotoshi is supposed to be the yearly sacrifice to appease the local dragon. But when she finds the dragon grief-stricken over her dying pup, she uses her healing skills to save the pup. In gratitude, the dragon promises that no harm will ever come to the village.By Phillis Gershator
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Ragnar and Runar are twin reindeer brothers from Iceland who may look alike but have very different interests and perspectives. While Ragnar idolizes Rudolf, like most reindeer, Runar is fascinated by Halloween and dreams of being a rabbit instead. Their divergent interests often lead to disagreements and fights, causing Runar to feel left out duri…
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