A Christmas classic, including an introduction about the history of the tale.Introduction starts at 1:07Story starts at 4:39I love reading Christmas stories to my children! I mean, I like to read stories aloud all the time, and even more so to

Chapter 12 – Alice’s Evidence

Feb 9th, 2021 15m 13s

The final chapter in our delightful story finally allows for some understanding of all the chaos of Wonderland. While it’s sad to say goodbye to Alice and her adventures, I’m excited to see what story we get to discover next! Enjoy! Alice’s Adv

Chapter 11 – Who Stole the Tarts?

Feb 8th, 2021 13m 37s

In classic Wonderland form, the trial beginning is far from logical. Although, is that really any different than trials in real life? Let’s see if we can figure out who stole the tarts, before anyone actually gets beheaded! Enjoy! Alice’s Adven

Chapter 10 – The Lobster Quadrille

Feb 4th, 2021 16m 14s

What does it sound like when a turtle sings? You’ll find out in today’s chapter. Enjoy! Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandBy Lewis CarrollNarrated by Erin Robertsonhttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm Find me online: https://www.erin

Chapter 9 – The Mock Turtle’s Story

Jan 28th, 2021 18m 14s

Have you ever had the feeling that a conversation was going around in circles? Well, Alice has that experience today, not once, but TWICE! Let’s find out if she can straighten things out in today’s chapter! Enjoy! Alice’s Adventures in Wonderla

Chapter 8 – The Queen’s Croquet-Ground

Jan 25th, 2021 18m 1s

Just as she gets into the beautiful garden, Alice finds out that the beauty is only one layer deep. One paint layer deep. Will she keep her head long enough to find her way home? Let’s find out in today’s chapter! Enjoy! Alice’s Adventures in W

Chapter 7 – A Mad Tea-Party

Jan 20th, 2021 18m 50s

Alice is having a crazy day filled with unusual events. But I’m not sure anything yet is as bizarre as what she is about to experience! Can she make any sense of the endless riddles, or will she go mad too? Let’s find out in today’s chapter! En

Chapter 6 – Pig and Pepper

Jan 18th, 2021 19m 5s

A few more crazy characters interact with Alice in today’s chapter, including one of the most famous characters from this story. Let’s find out who, if any sanity is to be found, and if Alice figures out not to walk up to strange creatures! Enj

Chapter 5 – Advice from a Caterpillar

Jan 16th, 2021 16m 53s

In today’s chapter, Alice gets to meet two new characters. And neither one is really happy to meet her. Why are the creatures here so easily offended?? Let’s find out if she can smooth things over, and if she can ever get back to her right size

Chapter 4 - The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill

Dec 2nd, 2020 18m 26s

Alice and the White Rabbit have once again found themselves at odds. And so Alice does what she always does, randomly eats something to see if that helps. Find out what she eats, what happens then, and what she sees on top of the mushroom in Ch

Chapter 3-A Caucus-Race and A Long Tale

Nov 18th, 2020 13m 30s

We get to have a little fun with puns in this chapter as Alice and her motley crew of animals make all sorts of blunders. But will the Mouse ever get to finish his story? We’ll find out in Ch. 3. Enjoy! Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandBy Lewis

Chapter 2 – The Pool of Tears

Nov 14th, 2020 14m 57s

Alice is a mess. She can’t stay the same size for very long, she keeps talking to animals, and now she thinks she has been changed into another girl she knows! Will a swim through a pool of her own tears help her clear things up? We’ll find out

Chapter 1 – Down The Rabbit-Hole

Nov 12th, 2020 16m 25s

This has been an odd year, to say the least. And you know what they say, if you can't beat it, join it. So we're going on an adventure through a strange and magical wonderland with Alice. This classic story is a perfect fit for this strange yea

Day 13: Frankenstein

Oct 31st, 2020 18m 4s

13 Days of Halloween – Happy Halloween!No count-down to Halloween is complete without this classic tale! It’s a full moon tonight, and Dr. Frankenstein has just brought his creature to life. Things don’t go well, to say the least… For the full

Day 12: Halloween Around the World

Oct 31st, 2020 4m 41s

13 Days of Halloween – Non-FictionHalloween is not celebrated all over the world, but it is celebrated in one way or another in many other countries. Listen to today’s clip to get a better understanding of how different cultures remember, honor

Day 11: Dia de Los Muertos

Oct 30th, 2020 10m 4s

13 Days of Halloween – Non-FictionEver watch the movie Coco? If not, you should! It is a wonderful story, and it brought attention to the Mexican tradition of celebrating The Day of The Dead. That sounds pretty scary, pretty Halloweenish, right

Day 10: Vampires: Fact, Fiction, and Folklore

Oct 28th, 2020 12m 2s

13 Days of Halloween – Non-FictionToday we continue our listen to non-fiction with some facts and fun surrounding vampires. Sure, we think we already know everything, but where do the tales and superstitions REALLY come from? For the full artic

Day 9: Halloween Origins

Oct 27th, 2020 8m 41s

13 Days of Halloween – Non-FictionWe heard some scary adult works, and we’ve heard some not-as-scary children’s books, so now it’s time to turn the spotlight on Non-Fiction articles about Halloween. This first article is from the History channe

Day 8: Hallowe’en at Merryvale Ch. II

Oct 27th, 2020 7m 11s

13 Days of Halloween – Children’s Books!A classic tale of wholesome fun! Follow Toad, Fat, Reddy, and all the boys on a magical night of party tricks and treats. If you like reading this story, there are several other stories that involve Merry

Day 7: Where’s My Mummy?

Oct 26th, 2020 3m 8s

13 Days of Halloween – Children’s Books!Baby Mummy thought he was hiding, but it was really his Big Mama Mummy that was hiding from him! Follow him through the night as he comes across not-too-scary creatures getting ready for bed. But will he

Day 6: I Need My Monster

Oct 24th, 2020 4m 44s

13 Days of Halloween – Children’s Books!With his monster on vacation and not-so-scary substitute monsters under the bed, Ethan wonders if he will ever be able to fall asleep. The writing is perfect for older elementary kids who want to be tough

Day 5: How Many Seeds In A Pumpkin?

Oct 23rd, 2020 3m 35s

13 Days of Halloween – Children’s Books!This adorable book looks at math, science, and self-esteem, all while looking into pumpkins. It’s perfect to read before you carve those orange globes for Halloween, and the illustrations are also beautif

Day 4: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Oct 22nd, 2020 4m 41s

Sound on!13 Days of Halloween - Let me make the strange concoction, then drink it. What could possibly go wrong? Well, as it turns out in this classic story, a lot. Listen to this short excerpt, then find the entire book on Project Gutenberg! P

13 Days of Halloween Day 3: The Masque of The Red Death

Oct 22nd, 2020 18m 55s

Can a prince and his joyful group of followers out run a plague by throwing the party to end all parties? That might sound more like truth than fiction, but it is what Poe writes about in his famous short story. If you haven’t had enough of pla

13 Days of Halloween Day 2: The Yellow Wallpaper

Oct 21st, 2020 8m 16s

Continuing the glimpse into scary things, check out today’s excerpt about a young woman dealing with her nervous condition. Is she seeing things that aren’t really there? Or is there more to her “condition”? If you want to unravel the differenc