Lil' Philosophers

The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen

An ugly duckling runs away from home after being picked on about the way he looks. Along his adventures, he learns a lot about himself and others Spark conversation with

Aesop's Fables #9

This is episode #9 of our series on Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a Greek storyteller and slave that lived back around 600 BCE. Wow, that's old! The stories have been added t

Frog & Toad - A Swim by Arnold Lobel

Frog and Toad go for a swim and Toad doesn’t feel great about his bathing suit. Discussion starters: Why do you think Toad wears a bathing suit? If Toad doesn’t want

As You Wish by Tyler W. Kurt

A trunk of toys is found and a special woman offers to help them change how they look. Spark conversation with: Beagle asked for a new leg. Was that ok? Why or Why not

Aesop's Fables #8

This is episode #8 of our series on Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a Greek storyteller and slave that lived back around 600 BCE. Wow, that's old! The stories have been added t

Frog & Toad - The Shivers by Arnold Lobel

Frog tells a scary story and gives Toad “the shivers”. Discussion starters: What about Frog's story is scary? Do you like to feel scared sometimes? Why do things see

Where Do We Go When We Disappear? by Isabel Minhós Martins

Nothing lasts forever, so where does it go? Socks, rocks, puddles, the sun, snow, noise, me and you, what happens and why? How do we know? Do we know? Spark conversation

Aesop's Fables #7

This is episode #7 of our series on Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a Greek storyteller and slave that lived back around 600 BCE. Wow, that's old! The stories have been added t

Frog & Toad - Dragons & Giants by Arnold Lobel

Frog & Toad go on an adventure with many challenges along the way. Come along and find out if Frog & Toad are brave. Challenge your thoughts on: Does being brave mean

Mop Rides the Waves of Life by Jaimal Yogis

Mop is a little boy who has a rough week at school. He can’t seem to get a handle on his emotions. His Mom takes him out surfing one afternoon and teaches him something t

Aesop's Fables #6

This is episode #6 of our series on Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a Greek storyteller and slave that lived back around 600 BCE. Wow, that's old! The stories have been added t

Frog & Toad - Cookies by Arnold Lobel

Episode # 14: Frog & Toad “Cookies” by Albert Lobel Toad makes the most wonderful cookies and decides to share them with his best friend Frog. They are so good they have

The Big Question by Leen Van Den Berg

It's time for the annual meeting and the difficult question. This year Elephant asks the big question and everyone has different answers. The leader of the meeting, Ant,

Aesop's Fables #5

Anchor Description This is episode #5 of our series on Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a Greek storyteller and slave that lived back around 600 BCE. Wow, that's old! The storie

Frog & Toad - The Garden by Arnold Lobel

Toad sees his friend Frog has a garden. He wants his own and learns some lessons about patience. This episode we ask the questions: How do we know if what we do affect

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco

A toy rabbit is loved for a short time on Christmas day and then forgotten. One day he is picked to sleep with the boy and the two become inseparable. Then the boy become

Aesop's Fables #4

This is episode #4 of our series on Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a Greek storyteller and slave that lived back around 600 BCE. Wow, that's old! The stories have been added t

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff

A boy gives a mouse a treat and gets into a little more than he bargained for. His new friend takes him on a little adventure through his stream of consciousness and some

Sneetches by Dr. Seuss

There are two kinds of Sneetches that live on this beaches. Some have stars, the others have none on thars. The Star-belly Sneetches act entitled and superior to the Plai

Aesop's Fables #2

Aesop was a Greek storyteller and slave that lived back around 600 BCE. Wow, that's old! The stories have been added to and changed over the years through oral tradition.