The Story Tree
By Nina Bricko
Website: www.thestorytree.org
The Story TreeMay 05, 2021
Episode Nineteen: If You Were a Dog
If You Were a Dog, by Jamie A. Swenson and special sneak peak to Jamie's new book CHIRP! Chipmunk Sings for a Friend.
Thank you for this fun joke by our guest Author and Storyteller Jamie A. Swenson! For this episode, Jamie, author and librarian, talks about onomatopoeia and her love for words that actually look like the sound it makes such as: AROOOOOOO!!!! or DRIP! DRIP! DRIP! or CREEEEAAAAKKKKKK!!!!!
ABOUT THE BOOK: If you could be any kind of animal, what would you be? Would you be a dog that goes ARRRROOOOOOO? Or maybe you would be a sharp-toothed dinosaur that can CHOMP, STOMP, ROAR! Perhaps you might want to be a hopping frog that goes BOING, BOING, RIBBET! But maybe you would want to be the best kind of animal of all: a child!
Visit TheStoryTree.org for more information about Jamie A. Swenson and were you can email your illustrations or leave me a voice messages telling us your favorite onomatopoeia.
Episode Eighteen: Who's That I Hear?
Thank you Phaedra for your joke at the beginning of the episode!
Children can’t fall fast asleep when things go “bump” in the night. Is it the wind? The creaking floors? A monster? Or just their imagination? In the delightful new children’s book, Who’s That I Hear?, from award-winning author DJ Hill, our young hero is unsettled by unfamiliar sounds in his bedroom. Written primarily for children ages 2-6, Who’s That I Hear? follows one little boy’s journey as he’s reassured by his parents and works up the courage to find the source of the strange noises himself.
For more information about DJ Hill or to purchase Who's That I Hear? visit TheStorTree.org.
A Special Sneak Peak to a Patron only Mini Series: Sleepy Stories.
This week is a special sneak peal to a patron only Mini Series: Sleep Stories. Our story today is called Lovey the Butterfly, by Nina B.
So get cozy, snuggle deep, and grab your favorite cuddle friend.
If you would like access to the entire mini series and other Story Tree Merch, consider becoming a Story Tree patron. https://www.patreon.com/thestorytree
Episode Seven: Captain Owen and the Super Kids: Rosie Doesn't Care: OR DOES SHE?
Today's episode is Part 3 of 3 of Rosie Doesn't Care! Last episode Owen, Simon, and Rosie went to the Amazon rainforest and starred in a Thanksgiving parade! Well… they did in their imaginations, but our little Rosie was still too interested in snacks and naps to play along. Will Rosie continue to feed her belly, or will she take some time for play? Let’s find out!
If you or your kiddo would like to submit a joke, you can either email it to ninab.storytree@gmail.com or leave a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/storytree/message
I would love to hear from you!
Episode Six: Captain Owen and the Super Kids: Part 2 Rosie Doesn't Care: Still
By Nina Bricko
Today is Part 2 of 3 of Rosie Doesn't Care! We last followed our friends on two imaginative adventures at the beach and in their backyard! I wonder where we’ll go next? Will Rosie nap the whole time, or will she finally care? Let’s find out!
If you or your kiddo would like to submit a joke you can either email it to ninab.storytree@gmail.com or leave a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/storytree/message
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Episode Five: Captain Owen and the Super Kids: Rosie Doesn't Care: Part 1
Today’s story has three special guests! Owen, Simon, and Rosie, our three new patrons! They are a top tier patron, donating $20 a month, this type of patron receives a special story just for them. This week, we are doing a chapter book! Today I will read two chapters and the following chapters will be published next week!
If you or your kiddo would like to submit a joke you can either email it to ninab.storytree@gmail.com or leave a voice message on my https://anchor.fm/storytree page.
And if you would like a story of your very own become a patron of The Story Tree at https://www.patreon.com/thestorytree
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Episode 17: In the Wide Awake House
The smallest noise starts a chain reaction that arouses the dog, whose kerfuffle wakes the baby, that startles the brother until the whole house is up! As Dad and Daddy finally get everyone back into bed, the sun is starting to peak when Sister announces, “Good morning!”
Season 2 starts with a fun story about a family and one crazy night.
Episode Sixteen: Mary Had A Little Lab
Mary is an enterprising young inventor. She wants a pet, but it isn’t one she can easily buy…so she makes one with the Sheepinator! Mary’s pet sheep and her new invention make her popular with her classmates. But when she starts making sheep for her new friends, things go hilariously awry. Can Mary invent a way to fix this mess?
To check out our invention Pinterest page, to find out more about Sue's books, or to find out where you can leave a voice message go to this weeks episode page! https://www.thestorytree.org/episodes/episode-sixteen-mary-had-a-little-lab
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Episode Fifteen: The Princess and the Petri Dish
Pippa isn't your usual princess. She prefers petri dishes to perfecting her curtseying. And when she realizes that she doesn't like peas, she gets a bright idea that consumes her and almost the whole kingdom.
With permission from Albert Whitman & Company
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Episode Fourteen: Tales from the WISH ZONE; Part 4
This is our final episode featuring stories written for kids by kids, original tales from a book of collections called Tales from the Wish Zone! Published by Flying Ketchup Press. Flying Ketchup Press is having another short story contest for Kids, so if you have written a story, submit it! See what happens! Links to the contest can be found on our website www.thestorytree.org. This episodes features two stories. "Billy, The Detective Duo" by Atkish Sharma, Age 11 and "WISH ZONE" by Maya Travino , age 11.
Episode Thirteen: TALES FROM THE WISH ZONE; Part 3
In this four part series, we continue to read from TALES FROM THE WISH ZONE, stories for kids by kids. This week we have a zany story about a genie from a snapple bottle and a dystopian tale about books being made illegal. I love this creativity.
"DON’T TRUST A GENIE" by Aravah Chaiken, Age 11 is first up followed by "LOVE FOR BOOKS" by Masua Chaiken, Age 8.
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Episode Twelve: TALES FROM THE WISH ZONE, Part 2
For the month of June, we will be reading from a book of short stories called Tales from The Wish Zone, stories for kids by kids, published by Flying Kethchup Press. This episode features two stories "Alien Ate My Homework", by Layton Edward Kelly, age 9 and "ZONDRAK" by Benjamin Gardner, Age 11.
Two fantastical tales that stir the imagination.
For more information about this creative book of short stories written by kids for kids, go to our website www.thestorytree.org. There, you will also find info about Fly Ketchup Press' new short story contest for kids!
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Episode Eleven: Tales from the Wish Zone, Part 1
For the month of June, I will be reading from a book of short stories written by kids called Tales from The Wish Zone, stories for kids by kids, published by Flying Ketchup Press. This week we have an original folk tale called "Why There are Raspberry Bushes, and NO Raspberry Trees," By Simon Miller, age 11, and a holiday tale called "Snowflake: An Elf Story," by Faith Fawns, age 11.
Episode Ten: Riley and Wren Talk About Butts
Today we have a special story written for our top tier patrons Riley and Wren. Hi Riley and Wren! I hope you like your story Riley and Wren Talk about Butts, by Nina Bricko
Attention parents, this story is about butts! Animal butts, insect butts, and some pretty stinky butts, so the word butts is used quite a bit. You have been warned!
#Creative Nonfiction #Silly
For more information on cool butts of the world check out Riley and Wren Talk About Butts Pinterest page!
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Episode Nine: Rosita's Story
This weeks episode we have a special guest narrator, Araceli Esparza, author of Rosita’s Story!
A story of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). A Mexican tradition of honoring recently passed away relatives. Rosita is determined to make the Pink Tamales, the ones her and her Abuelita (her grandmother) loved to eat together. Will she be able to figure out the recipe? With the help of a magic apron, Rosita will find her way.
Thank you Quetzali for submitting your joke!
If you or your kiddo would like to submit a joke you can either email it to ninab.storytree@gmail.com or leave a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/storytree/message
Visit our website for recipes for pink tamales and more information about Dia de Los Muertos.
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Episode Eight: Three Little Ogres
Today’s tale is by Polly McCann, a poet, an artist, and writer of children’s books. Her picture book Tomie Q. BBQ about true love and barbecue sauce is coming out this year (2020). She is also the managing editor for Flying Ketchup Press, which has some cool short story contests for kids. I will have more information about that on this week’s episode notes at www.thestorytree.org. I hope you check it out!
Do you love taking baths? Well, in this silly story, we meet three ogres that just won’t take a bath and their nanny goat who tries just about everything to get them cleaned up!! Sounds pretty stinky to me…
Our story today is called Three Little Ogres, By Polly Alice McCann
Episode Four: Birthday Man
By Nina Bricko
Birthday man has been around since the earth popped into existence and has been a part of everyone's birthday since then. He invented birthday hats and knows great cake, but most of all—he's there when you need him.
A special THANK YOU! to Oliver and Iris, our newest Patrons! I hope you like our new story!
If you would like to become a patron of The Story Tree and catch new episodes before anyone else. check us out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestorytree
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Episode One: The Adventure Keeper
By, Nina Bricko
You might not know it, but you can be an adventure keeper, too. So come along and join us! One step forward! Here we go!
SUBMIT
If you are interested in submitting a story for The Story Tree, please email ninab.storytree@gmail.com
Submissions should include a query letter with a short bio. Manuscripts should be pasted in the body of the email and between 500 and 600 words.
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