In this special bonus episode, I have some guest readers by the names of Lizzie and Casey who are reading The Book With No Pictures written by B.J. Novak. These two are in grade 2 and we recorded them reading their favourite book to show how well they read. Also, it is through the consistent reading of 15 minutes/ day or more that these two have not only developed reading skills but both of them have a huge passion for story telling, reading chapter books and coming up with the most creating games. Listen in to the full reading brought to you especially by Lizzie and Casey.

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Victoria aka Mama V

Special note: the work of B.J. Novak featured in this episode was recorded for education purposes only. No sales or solicitation.

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How is a spider to get around when he only has one leg? In our story this week of Arachnid, written by Ashanti Reese we meet Arachnid. Arachnid is a spider who was born with 8 legs but somehow ended up with just one. During the course of the story Arachnid moves to a new shed, and this shed is nothing like his old shed. Not only is the shed clean and tidy, the spiders that live in it are kind, caring and compassionate. This is a big change for Arachnid who is used to living with rude and messy spiders in his old shed. Does Arachnid become kinder, cleaner and grows all of his legs back? Or does he go on with his old ways? Listen in to the full episode to find out. the book is available for purchase on AMAZON. Also, please check out the other book which we featured on the show in Episode 70 - Azalea - Listen HERE.

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Victoria aka Mama V

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Is it good to be happy all the time? Or is it bad to be mad? The book No Bad Feelings written by Jenni Nakken explores the conversation of feelings being regular every day emotions. Listen in to the full story and make sure to check out the physical book on AMAZON.

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Victoria aka Mama V

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What happens when a Zebra becomes friends with a Unicorn? ZOZO The Zebra Finds Her Sparkle written by Sarah Mallen is exactly about that special friendship. In this story we meet ZOZO the Zebra who begins her day by helping a butterfly detangle out of a web. ZOZO is feeling pretty good about herself, but then she meets a pink sparkly unicorn. ZOZO begins to feel insecure about her own beauty, until the unicorn shows ZOZO another side of beauty and helps ZOZO get her confidence back up. Listen in to the full episode. make sure to check out the book that is available for purchase on AMAZON.

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Victoria aka MAMA V

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Meet Purple Rhombus, whose Mom is a Triangle and Dad is a Square. Rhombus is loving life but when she gets to school she experiences first hand the impact of comparison. This is a powerful story to teach children to appreciate what they have and to know that not all that glitters is gold. If Shapes Could Talk is written by Rella B and is available for purchase on AMAZON. Rella B.s work was previous featured on the podcast with the MAMA I GOT A DOLLAR - LISTEN HERE episode.

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Buckley the duckling and his feathery friends are excited for recess and to try a new swing set. To their disappointment, their teacher - Miss Ducky advises the class that they can't go outside for recess as its too hot. Buckley doesn't waste any time and invites his classmates to turn indoor recess which they're all dreading into a fun fort-building adventure. But do they have enough time to clean up before recess is done? Tune in to the full episode to find out. Buckley Goes to School is written by Vix Browne and is available for purchase on AMAZON.

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Victoria aka Mama V.

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Individuality. What does that even mean to a kid? Well, lucky for us, in this episode we get to explore individuality with our leading gal - Jane. In Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality written by Jennifer Nestor we meet young Jane who is a curious kid but somehow doesn't feel like she fits in. One day, as she is on her way to school on the school bus, Jane gets enchanted by a day dream in which she escapes to the Jungle of Individuality. In the jungle, Jane meets some new friends who give her some excellent pointers on how to embrace individuality. Listen in to the full episode. Make sure to subscribe on YOUTUBE and check out the physical book that is available for purchase on AMAZON.

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Victoria aka Mama V

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Have you ever found yourself in a situation when someone is not being very nice to you? Do you return their energy by being not so nice yourself? Or do you take another path of love and kindness? In this episode, I read Azalea written by Ashanti Reese. This powerful story introduces us to a beautiful five petalled flower named Azalea. Azalea gets moved to a different garden from her home garden where she meets other flowers who have less then 5 petals and aren't treating Azalea too kindly. Azalea leans into their struggles by showing kindness and love to the other flowers and Azalea helps restore beauty in the new garden. Listen in to the full story and make sure to check out the physical book which is available on AMAZON.

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