Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big Adventures

A Dragon Adventure | From The Reading Bug Adventures Podcast

We’re sharing a dragon adventure by our friends at The Reading Bug Podcast. The story takes place from inside our favorite local independent children’s bookstore, The Rea

Merlin Tuttle (Classic) | Bat Scientist, History Stories for Kids

A story of bat caves, field notes and righting a wrong reputation! Merlin Tuttle has spent his career studying bats and proving why they are an incredibly vital part of t

Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs

In this fall/winter edition of Mr. Redge’s Hotline, Jonathan and Redge answer listener questions about favorite trees, forest friends, quills, and Redge’s favorite color.

Jack and the Golden Ladder | Jack and the Beanstalk Sequel | Stories for Kids

Mysterious thund-earths are shaking things up in the Folktale Forest and no one knows why. Jack suspects the Ogress is still angry over his shady shenanigans, so he build

Beanstalk (Classic) | Jack and the Beanstalk Fairy Tale Retold | Stories for Kids

Meet Jack. Is he daft or the dealmaker of the century when he sells his cow for 5 beans? His mother thinks he’s out of his mind until they sprout into a giant beanstalk t

Haunting of Raven’s Roost | Haunted House Escape Room | Halloween Stories for Kids

Redge has a mop and a dream! He wants to turn Raven’s Roost mansion into a beautiful bed and breakfast for the magical and mysterious residents of the Foreshadow. Even th

Maple Leaf Legends (Classic) | Celebrating Autumn Season | Stories for Kids

As soon as the leaves fall, the Folktale Forest hedgehogs turn them into maple leaf medals. They award them to the trees every autumn for their exemplary service to the l

The Loch Ness Legend | Mythical Creatures | Stories for Kids

Nessie comes to Legend Lake every summer for one thing: some peace and quiet! All she wants is some time alone to study the amazing rock collection she found deep in the

The Great Acorn Incident (Classic) | Henny Penny Folk Tale Retold | Stories for Kids

When an acorn strikes a blow onto Henny Penny’s head, she mistakenly fears the worst and believes that the whole sky is falling! As she waddles off to warn the farmyard,

Dr. Fe Del Mundo | Filipina Pediatrician, History Stories for Kids

A tale of a trailblazing Filipina doctor and her life-saving invention! Inspired by her sister’s dream of becoming a doctor, Dr. Fe Del Mundo devoted her life to helping

The Valley Hen Taylor (Classic) | The Valiant Tailor Fairy Tale Retold | Stories for Kids

Taylor the Valley Hen is new to the neighborhood, and even though she’s got plenty to be proud of, she’s still nervous about making new friends. When the giants hear abou

Ariel’s Day Out | Little Mermaid Adventure | Stories for Kids

Redge is taking Ariel, the little mermaid, on a photography adventure through Once Upon a Time to find the most magical and extraordinary things the land has to offer. He

Big Bad Goes Back to School (Classic) | Back to School Anxiety | Stories for Kids

If your child is experiencing back to school anxiety, this story for kids will validate their feelings and build confidence before a new school year begins. We explore fi

Wonderland Poetry Slam | Alice in Wonderland Adventure | Stories for Kids

The Mad Hatter is facing the Cheshire Cat in the final round of the Wonderland Poetry Slam, where rhymes and wordplay take center stage. When his allergies threaten to tu

Alice’s Birthday Bummer | Alice in Wonderland Adventure | Stories for Kids Playlist

In Wonderland, nothing is ever quite what it seems, including Alice’s birthday. The White Rabbit, who promised to celebrate with her, keeps darting off in all directions.

Jabberwock This Way | Alice in Wonderland Adventure | Stories for Kids Playlist

OH NO! Alice accidentally summoned the Jabberwock who’s causing chaos across Wonderland. She’s frantic to banish the bullying beast when the Cheshire Cat pops in to lend

Alice in Slumberland | Alice in Wonderland Adventure | Stories for Kids Playlist

After tumbling down the rabbit hole, Alice and Redge find themselves smack dab in the middle of the Queen of Hearts’ kingdom. Seeing the queen’s subjects so sad over her

You Only Live Nine Lives | Spy Adventure | Stories for Kids

Jack A. Lope and Double 0 Quills race across the stars to uncover the mysterious disappearance of the science vessel Biblio 5 and its crew. Their mission leads them throu

The Tornado Two Step (Classic) | Pecos Bill Tall Tale Retold | Stories for Kids

There's tension in the Folktale Forest! When two friends disagree over the blueprints for Midge the Pidge's new birdhouse, their argument starts to spin out of

Dr. Vera Rubin | Dark Matter Astronomer, History Stories for Kids

A story of galactic grit and refusing to give up! Dr. Vera Rubin’s love of science and the stars began early. At 14, she and her father built a cardboard telescope so she