If you're ever feeling scared to go to school, just walk a mile in Pete the Cat's school shoes. They'll take you to any part of the school! Don't miss this fun sing-a-long little book* *Note: singing may or may not actually be good :) Grab a copy of the book for you and your little ones to read here: https://www.amazon.com/Pete-Cat-Rocking-School-S…

Everyone knows the book "Everybody Poops," but did you know that Dinosaurs poop too? And sometimes they poop whole planets - which I supposed would make them gas giants. But this wild and crazy adventure teaches a valuable lesson: If you don't eat your meals when your mommy tells you too, you might get lost in space. DISCLAIMER: This story uses the…

We've all experienced it: lying in bed and you just can't fall asleep. It can seem like our feet are full of fireworks or our head's full of fizz, just like for Tiny Mouse. The key to conking out quickly? Get the right advice from the right family member, especially if it comes in the form of a song! Grab your own copy of the book below to read alo…

We've all heard Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, but what do all those big trucks and cranes do during the day? They probably build things, sure. But what about when they have to clear the way for something new? Well that's what happens in today's story, Construction Site Mission: Demolition! So get ready for a lot of crazy explosion and wre…

When a cap peddler decides to nap under a tree, he wakes up to find all of his caps have been stolen...by monkeys! See how he deals with their monkey business in this classic children's book. Grab your own copy at the link below, and follow along with us! Caps for Sale

Join the Cat in the Hat on another fun adventure, this time as he guides us through our solar system in the wobble-dy-wordy way that only a Dr. Seuss Library book can! Learn about the planets, the sun, and the moon - it's not a lesson you'll be forgetting soon! Grab your own copy at the link below, and if you'd be so kind, please consider supportin…

Ever had a terrible day? What about a horrible one? We've all been there: no matter how hard we try, nothing seems to go right at all. Well, in today's episode, Alexander has everything go wrong, turning his day into a terrible, horrible, no good...well, you get the idea. :) Here's hoping you're having a better day than Alexander! Grab your own cop…

You've heard about Hogwarts for Wizards, but where do dragons learn how to dragon their best? Well, let's find out with Zog the dragon, as he goes through years of training in dragon school. Will he become everything he hopes to be? Or will someone help him find his true calling along the way? Find out, in this fun-filled, rhyming episode! And a hu…

When a circus ship sinks in the ocean and the animals wash ashore, will a sleepy little town welcome them - and will they have to work for the circus anymore? Find out, in this fun rhyming read by Chris Van Dusen. Be sure to grab your own copy here to read along with us! And if you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Thanks!…

Being a new sibling is tough, unless you have a helpful older brother to fill you in on life. Listen as Aaron imparts his big-brotherly wisdom to his newborn sister, Mandy! Be sure to grab your own copy from the author's website, and read along with us! And if you enjoy these performances of your favorite books, please consider becoming a supportin…

What happens when George gets a little too curious and eats a delicious-looking puzzle piece? He may just have to take a trip to the doctor... Enjoy this fun new episode, and if you happen to have pets at home, you can probably relate to this episode a little too well. Grab a copy at the link below for you and your family, and read along with us! A…

Elmer is the life of the party among his herd of elephants, but does he stand out too much, he wonders? Maybe it'd be better if he just tried to blend in a little more. Let's see which way works best - both for himself and his herd! Grab your own copy below to read along with us, and if you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting us on Pat…

What happens when the Panda protagonist doesn't have a problem for the narrator to help solve? Will the story turn on...the narrator himself? Find out, in this funny children's book by Deborah Underwood! Grab your own copy below to read along with us, and please consider supporting more fun stories for kids as a patron on Patreon! The Panda Problem…

Have you ever wondered how a whole band makes it to perform at the show on time? Well, wonder no more! It's all thanks to the magic (and horn-honking-musical-ability) of Dan, the Taxi Man. Get ready to "sing" along and make some goofy musical noises for each and every instrument in this fun read by Eric Ode, with the colorful illustrations of Kent …

Anyone hungry for some pasta? How about an infinite supply of it? Well, if you're not ready for noodles overflowing the pages, then you might not want to dive into this classic Caldecott Medal Winner! Find out what happens when Strega Nona, the Grandma Witch of Calabria, leaves her magic pasta pot in the hands of the careless Big Anthony. When thin…

Sure, it seems like Giraffes have it all figured out, but have you ever considered how self-conscious they might be about the length of their necks? Well, it can be a real problem... Grab your own copy below to read along with us, and if you feel so inclined, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Thank you! Giraffe Problems…

What happens when a box of overworked crayons decide they've had enough? Sounds like they're going on strike - and they've given their owner written notice. Check it all out in this episode's fun story! Grab your own copy at the link below to read along with us, and if you enjoy the show, please consider becoming a supporting listener either on anc…

In this classic story about telling the truth, Brother and Sister Bear have to learn the impact that "making up a whopper" can have on your family...but it's never too late to learn to tell the truth! Grab your own copy at the link below to follow along, and please consider supporting us on Patreon! The Berenstain Bears and The Truth…

When Pete the Cat has an especially sad day, will the COOL, BLUE, MAGIC sunglasses help him turn it around? Check out this latest episode to find out! Grab your own copy at the link below to follow along. And if you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Thank you! Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses…

In this fun little book, Petey Possum tries to be so many other animals. But what about just being...himself? Grab your own copy at the link below to read along with us, and a huge thank you to Virginia More for reaching out to me to read her book. It was an honor to bring it to life. I hope I did it justice! And if you feel so inclined, please con…

Have you ever wondered what a Good Good Father is like? Find out, in this wonderful little book by Chris Tomlin! Grab your own copy below to read along with us! And if you enjoy these episodes, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Thank you so much! Good Good Father for Little OnesBy Paul Kolker

Once you're finished winkin', and blinkin', and nodding off to sleep, what do Winken, Blinken, and Nod do? Follow them, on a crazy adventure of dreamlike proportions! And again, a special Happy Birthday shout-out to McKenzie on her 10th birthday! I hope it's an abundantly blessed one! If you and your kiddos enjoyed this episode or any of our episod…

In this fun little children's book, find out what happens when Mali More pays more attention to her gifts than to the people giving them. A great lesson for kids - and healthy reminder for all of us - to focus on what's most important. This was a fun one to read, and I'm so glad a friend of mine recommended (and shipped it) to me. Enjoy! If you enj…

Listen in to this fun episode about a certain hippopotamus, who hiccupped quite-a-lotamus! With it's goofy word-play and rhyme scheme, this colorful little book is super fun for young children. Will the Hiccupotamus overcome his hiccups? Or will the rest of the animals just have to keep dealing with him? Find out, in this fun book by Aaron Zenz! Gr…

What happens when Mercy Watson, that loveable pig-in-a blanket, gets her owners into a pickle? Will she be able to save their bacon? Find out in this longer-than-usual episode featuring chapters for slightly older readers. Grab your own copy at the link below and read along with us! And please consider supporting us through our growing community on…

Can little Nancy make the rest of her family as fancy as Nancy? To make that happen, she's going to have to take a chance-y. Follow along as this precocious little girl gets her family to step up their attire for a night out on the town. Grab your own copy at the link below, and please consider supporting us on Patreon. Thank you! The Bookmarked Pa…

What happens when a not-so-good little bunny has to spend the day with his even worse little cousin? We find out in this classic beginner book! Grab your own copy at the link below to follow along! And please consider supporting us on Patreon. Fun perks for each of our supporters! The Very Bad BunnyBy Paul Kolker

What happens when one kid wants to sleep in, but his neighbors keep making noise? Will he sleep through it? Find out, in this classic Dr. Seuss book! Grab your own copy below and follow along! And please consider supporting us on Patreon! I Am Not Going to Get Up TodayBy Paul Kolker

How many thinks can you Thinkers think well? Just try thinking up a small horse on a shell... Please be sure to visit us at our Patreon page. And you can grab your own copy of this great book at the link below! Oh, the Thinks You Can ThinkBy Paul Kolker

What happens when a little girl eats too many pink cupcakes in one evening? Well, let's just say she'll be pretty in pink... Grab your own copy at the link below, and please help us to keep these stories coming by supporting us on Patreon. Thank you! Pinkalicious Our PatreonBy Paul Kolker

When Gerald the Giraffe shows up at the Jungle Dance, will his lanky legs help or hurt his performance? Find out in this fun book! Grab your own copy below to follow along! Giraffes Can't Dance And get your older children some math tutoring at www.quaranteenmath.com Please consider supporting fun stories on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookmark…

We all know that little girls believe in Unicorns, but what do Unicorns believe in? Find out, in this fun story about believing... Grab your own copy at the link below and follow along with us! Uni the UnicornBy Paul Kolker

What happens if you give a furry little rodent a cookie? Well, probably a little more than you bargained for.... Grab your own copy below to follow along! If You Give a Mouse a Cookie And please be sure to check out [QuaranTeen Math](www.quaranteenmath.com) Tutoring to help your teen survive the end of the school year.…

When Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese Cat, thinks he's a Chihuahua, an adventure of epic proportions bee-gins... Grab your own copy below and follow along! Skippyjon JonesBy Paul Kolker

Who's ready to go owling? Join us for this Caldecott-Medal-Winning children's book, Owl Moon! Grab your own copy at the link below and read along with us! Owl MoonBy Paul Kolker

Papa Bear has a surprise for Little Bear - a brand new bike! But Little Bear can't ride it until he learns some lessons.... Grab your own copy at the link below and follow along with us! The Bike LessonBy Paul Kolker

Little Morris McGurk has big dreams for the lot behind ol' Sneelock's Store - it could be the world's greatest Circus, and he's sure Sneelock won't mind. Grab your own copy below to follow along! If I Ran the CircusBy Paul Kolker

When Duck tries to join the clubs of Lion, Snake, and Elephant, will his application be approved? Grab your own copy at the link below to follow along! Can I Join Your Club?By Paul Kolker

Who knew so many creatures inhabited every nook and cranny of your house? Discover them all in this wild and wacky Dr. Seuss classic! Grab your own copy below to follow along! There's a Wocket in my PocketBy Paul Kolker

Follow along with another Berenstain Bears book, this time with Papa Bear teaching his son how to sled, skate, and ski on Christmas Day! Grab your own copy at the link below to follow along! The Bears' ChristmasBy Paul Kolker

When Rabbit gets a new rug from the Flora Floor Store, will he be generous and share it with his friends? Or will he push them away to keep his shiny new rug shiny and new? Grab your own copy below and follow along with us! Rabbit's New RugBy Paul Kolker

When a little train filled with toys and food for the children on the other side of the mountain breaks down, who will help them? Is there one engine that could? Grab your own copy below and follow along with us! The Little Engine that CouldBy Paul Kolker

Moose, Fox, Chicken, and Bear all want to go on an adventure, but where will they go? The moon? Africa? Find out in this fun book about getting out of your comfort zone. Grab your own copy below to read along with us! the BIG AdventureBy Paul Kolker

Can the city of Megalopolis survive an attack from Rodzilla? Find out in this fun children's book! Grab your own copy at the link below and follow along! RODZILLABy Paul Kolker

Who'd a thunk that trying something new would be so difficult? But maybe just one bit of green eggs and ham will do the trick... Grab your own copy below to follow along! Green Eggs and HamBy Paul Kolker

Grover is scared about the monster at the end of this book, so don't turn anymore pages, please! Grab your own copy at the link below to follow along! And please be sure to visit the Patreon page mentioned in the episode. Thank you! The Monster at the End of this Book The Bookmarked Podcast Patreon Page…

When a little baby is born with a mustache, will it reveal him to be a good-guy...or a bad-guy? Grab your own copy at the following link and read long! Mustache BabyBy Paul Kolker

In this epic story of the ancient legend, we learn how three of the greatest warriors of all time - Rock, Paper, and Scissors - first began to fight. Grab your own copy here, and dive into the legend!By Paul Kolker

A funny story about a little T. Rex's first day of school...and a lesson about respecting other kid's boundaries (by not eating them). Grab your own copy here and follow along with us!By Paul Kolker

In these two fun stories, our Littlest Listeners get to practice two of the most important words with the help of the animal kingdom! Come join in the fun of saying "Mama" and "Dada!" Grab your own copy of Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada and Everything Is Mama to follow along!By Paul Kolker