Hi, friends. I wish you all a happy and blessed 2024. Before the holidays are officially over, here’s one last Christmas video. Remember Cheryl’s stories about Luna the beagle (if you’ve been following this blog)? Here’s the last chapter of her story. And here’s the button that leads to the page containing the other LunaContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
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Merry Early Christmas!
I hope you will all have a happy Christmas starting tomorrow. If you would like a Christmas tale, here are a series of stories from the YouTube channel “Cheryl’s Stories.” They’re about a Beagle puppy named Luna, who experiences many Christmas festivities. She and her friends model helpfulness, giving, and remembering the true meaning ofContinue reading “Merry Early Christmas!”
God’s Fireflies
Can God answer prayer in a way that seems magical? Here’s a short story by Kathleen Mincer that shows something like that. Actually, this tale is based on the true story of a young woman who did mission work in Australia. Take a look at this beautiful illustration by Kevin Keele. Read more to watchContinue reading “God’s Fireflies”
Dachshunds, Dachshunds
Want to be bombarded by dachshunds? You can read a book called Dozens of Dachshunds by Stephanie Calmenson. It’s a counting book that’s filled with all the colors and furry textures of these long-bodied clowns. Here’s a video of the book read by the author.
Winter Puppy Books
Wish you can escape the heat for a little bit? How about some wintry adventures with a husky puppy named Birki? Here are videos of The Brave Little Puppy and The Puppy’s Wish, both read by kids. These books for young children were written by Lori Evert, with photographs by Per Breiehagen. Enjoy the cuteness!
National Rat Catcher’s Day?
Did you know that today is when we remember today’s exterminators? That’s right; we should all remember the folks who work hard to control wild rats and other pests who would make our lives miserable. The day also commemorates the famous Pied Piper story. Here’s a read-along by Emerald Game Cave of the famous fairyContinue reading “National Rat Catcher’s Day?”
Happy Independence Day!
Hi all! I hope you’ll have a blast watching the fireworks tonight (Notice the little pun I made.). In honor of this holiday, here’s a book read by Happy Cultivated. It’s called Apple Pie 4th of July, written by Janet S. Wong and illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine. This story shows that you can be traditionalContinue reading “Happy Independence Day!”
Sunday is Around the Corner
Happy Early Resurrection Day! In honor of this very special day, here’s a children’s book about how a little girl and her family impacted a man’s life. Thank you, Ms. D, for sharing The Flowering Cross with us. Note: This video was made three years ago, so that’s why she mentions social distancing. But theContinue reading “Sunday is Around the Corner”
It’s Here!
Any readers of YA out there? Do you enjoy stories of love, monsters, and foreign countries? Here is my short story “Puma Claw,” a tale set in Mexico and involves a troubled married couple and a shapeshifting menace. It’s available for public viewing all day today. When today is gone, it’ll only be available toContinue reading “It’s Here!”
One More Christmas Story for the Holidays
Happy New Year, everyone! How about one more Christmas treat before the holidays are over? Here is “When Angels Sing,” a story fitting for teens and adults, by Elizabeth McD. She also shares her inspiration for her tale. Backstory on the inspiration for the story: One cold, cold evening earlier this month I stopped atContinue reading “One More Christmas Story for the Holidays”
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