Children's Stories From The Denver Public Library
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Enjoy nursery rhymes, Beatrix Potter stories, folk and fairytales for kids of all ages brought to you by readers at the Denver Public Library. For more information, see podcast.denverlibrary.org.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talkative King | Know someone who talks to much? Have them listen to this and they'll get the hint. Read by tica. The Talkative King, from Eleven Turtle Tales by Pleasant DeSpain. Illustrations by Joe Schlichta. Copyright 1994. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. | webmaster@denverlibrary.org | 00:03:11 |
| Leo the Lightning Bug | Leo wins our hearts and gains self-confidence in his struggle to make his very own light. Read by Gwen. Illustrations by James Muscarello. Copyright 2001. Reproduced by permission of the publisher. | webmaster@denverlibrary.org | 00:03:28 |
| Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book | Listen to the author and illustrator Yuyi Morales tell you this fun and clever story about how Grandma Beetle outsmarts Senor Calavera. Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book by Yuyi Morales. Copyright 2003, Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA. Reproduced by permission of the the author. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:07:44 |
| The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable | As he watches a man in an overcoat walk down a road, the Sun challenges the bragging Wind to a contest of strength. Read by Emily W. The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable retold by Heather Forest. Illustrations by Susan Gaber. Copyright 2008. Reproduced by permission of the publisher. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:24 |
| The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse | The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse by Beatrix Potter. After visiting each other's homes, Johnny Town-Mouse and Timmy Willy who lives in the country, decide that they prefer their own place. Read by Emily W. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:06:00 |
| Red Fox and the Baby Bunnies | Red Fox caught the Baby Bunnies, but can Dan Dog save the day? Read by Emily W. Red Fox and the Baby Bunnies. Copyright 1996 by Alan Baron. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:13 |
| Frog | A twisted retelling of the classic Frog Prince Story. Read by Emily W. Frog, selected story from Tales From the Brothers Grimm and Sisters Weird copyright 1995 by Vivian Vande Velde, recorded and broadcast by permission of Harcourt, Inc. This material may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:06:26 |
| It's Quacking Time | Duckling is curious and excited about the new egg that Mommy laid. When the quacking begins, the egg cracks open to reveal their new baby duck. Read by Jeff. It's Quacking Time. Text copyright 2005 by Martin Waddell. Illustrations copyright 2005 by Jill Barton. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:38 |
| Small Bear Lost | A girl leaves Small Bear, her teddy bear, on the train, but he manages to find his way home after a number of adventures. Read by LibĂlula. Small Bear Lost. Text copyright 2005 by Martin Waddell. Illustrations copyright 2005 by Barbara Firth. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:15 |
| Baby Brains | Baby Brains sure is smart right from the beginning of life, but he soon learns that sometimes everyone needs their mommy. Read by Miss Lydia. Baby Brains. Copyright 2004 by Simon James. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:03:12 |
| In the Rain With Baby Duck | Baby Duck doesn't like the rain, but grandpa has just the thing to change her mind. Read by Ella. In the Rain With Baby Duck. Copyright 1995 by Amy Hest. Illustrations copyright 1995 by Jill Barton. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:24 |
| "Only Joking!" Laughed the Lobster | A cheeky lobster thinks it's hilarious to tell his undersea neighbors that they are being followed by a shark. But, of course, the joke is on him when a self-satisfied shark really does show up. Read by Annie. Only Joking! Laughed the Lobster. Copyright 1995 by Colin West. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:44 |
| Go To Sleep, Gecko! | Gecko may be small, but he has a giant-sized problem. Every night he is awakened by the fireflies outside his window. And when Gecko doesn't get his rest, he gets a little grumpy. Read by Annie. Go To Sleep, Gecko! retold by Margaret Read MacDonald. Illustrations by Geraldo ValĂrio. Copyright 2006. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:03:16 |
| Priceless Gifts | There is an old saying that good things come in small packages. In this story from Italy, storytellers Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss show us that good things also come in furry packages. When a merchant finds himself in a land that is overrun by rats, he realizes that he has the most priceless gift in this country, namely his ships cats. In this classic tale, we learn that one mans cats are another mans treasure and vice versa. Read by Miss Lydia. Priceless Gifts by Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss. Illustrations by John Kanzler. Copyright 2007. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:03:50 |
| Zigzag | When the dollmaker creates Zigzag from scraps, she promises him, Some child will love you. This gives the strange-looking doll hope. But the other dolls and stuffed animals in the shop don't want such an ugly toy around. They force Zigzag to leave. Clinging to the promise that a child will someday love him, little Zigzag sets out to find a home. Read by Miss Lydia. by Robert D. San Souci. Illustrations by Stefan Czernecki. Copyright 2005. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:03:01 |
| The Hungry Monster | A monster from outer space is soooooooo hungry, but can't find anything to eat until he meets a little girl. Will the girl be his next meal or does she have something up her sleeve? Read by Mary Palmer. The Hungry Monster. Copyright 1996 by Phyllis Root. Illustrations copyright 1996 by Sue Heap. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:04 |
| Oliver's Wood | Oliver the owl stays up so late one night that he sees the sun come up, but when he goes to share the sight with his nighttime friends, they are all asleep. Read by Ella. Copyright 1996 by Sue Hendra. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:24 |
| Harry and the Potters Interview - August 2007 | Listen to the latest interview with Harry and the Potters, recorded after their August 2007 show at the Central Library. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:04:57 |
| Silly Sally | A very silly rhyming story read by Lee. Silly Sally Copyright 1992 by Audrey Wood. Reproduced by permission of the author. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:12 |
| Francis the Scaredy Cat | Francis is an easily frightened little kitty, but his devoted friend Ben may be in trouble and Francis has to summon the strength to climb a tree and confront a monster to help his friend. Read by Mary Palmer. Copyright 2002 by Ed Boxall. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:55 |
| Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? | Little Bear can't fall asleep since he's afraid of the dark. Fortunately, Big Bear comes to the rescue with some creative ways to help Little Bear get more comfortable at bedtime. Read by Miss Lydia. Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? Copyright 1988 by Martin Waddell. Illustrations copyright 1988 by Barbara Firth. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:05:11 |
| The Dark at the Top of the Stairs | Three little mice see if they can get past their fear and make it to the dark at the top of the stairs. Read by Ella. The Dark at the Top of the Stairs. Text copyright 1996 by Sam McBratney. Illustrations copyright 1996 by Ivan Bates. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:43 |
| Sleep Tight, Little Bear | Little Bear wants to have his own bear cave, but soon realizes he misses the company of Big Bear. Read by Ella. Sleep Tight, Little Bear. Copyright 1996 by Colin West. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:35 |
| Beatrice Doesn't Want To | Beatrice doesn't want to go to the library with Henry and is a pest until she finds something there that she can enjoy. Another tale on how there truly is something for everyone at your local library! Read by Mary Palmer. Text copyright 1981, 2004 by Laura Numeroff. Illustrations copyright 2004 by Lynn Munsinger. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:03:54 |
| "Buzz, Buzz, Buzz," Went Bumblebee | Persistent Bumblebee buzzes around until he finds the perfect friend. Read by Lee. Copyright 1996 by Colin West. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:52 |
| You Can Do It, Sam | Mother Bear helped Sam bake cakes for all his friends, but can he deliver them all by himself? Read by Ella. Text copyright 2003 by Amy Hest. Illustrations copyright 2003 by Anita Jeram. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:03:03 |
| Bertie Was A Watchdog | You don't have to be a big dog to have a big brain, and Bertie proves this to be the case when confronted with a big problem! Read by Mary Palmer. Text copyright 2002 by Rick Walton. Illustrations copyright 2002 by Arthur Robins. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:31 |
| Kiss Good Night | It's a dark and stormy night on Plum Street and Sam needs to go to bed, but he's waiting for something special before he can drift off to sleep. Read by Ella. Text copyright 2001 by Amy Hest. Illustrations copyright 2001 by Anita Jeram. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:15 |
| Cowboy Baby | Go on an adventure with Cowboy Baby as he searches for his pals Texas Ted, Denver Dog and Hank the Horse. Will they make it back safely before bedtime? Read by Kristi. Copyright 1998 by Sue Heap. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA., on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:33 |
| The Spindle, the Shuttle and the Needle | This story is an adapted Brothers Grimm fairytale about a poor maiden who hopes her dreams come true when the prince starts looking for a bride. Read by Emily. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:06:49 |
| Oliver Finds His Way | Oliver Finds His Way by Phyllis Root tells how sometimes it can be scary and sad when your parents aren't around. Read by Cricket. Text copyright 2002 by Phyllis Root. Illustrations copyright 2002 by Christopher Denise. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:17 |
| Tom, Tom the Piper's Son | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:09 |
| What Are Little Boys Made Of? | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:18 |
| Owl Babies | Owl Babies by Martin Waddell tells the story of three little owls anxiously waiting for their mother to return. Read by Emily. Text copyright 1992 by Martin Waddell. Illustrations copyright 1992 by Patrick Benson. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA., on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:16 |
| Little Jack Horner | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:09 |
| Don't You Feel Well, Sam? | Don't You Feel Well, Sam? by Amy Hest is the story of poor little Sam, who is sick with a cough. Fortunately for Sam, his mother knows just what to do. Read by Ella. Text copyright 2002 by Amy Hest. Illustrations copyright 2002 by Anita Jeram. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:02:18 |
| Soap, Soap, Soap! | This folktale, adapted and performed by Ella from Grandfather Tales by Richard Chase, is the story of a very forgetful boy named Jack. Despite a series of misadventures and misunderstandings, Jack eventually finds his way home, but does he return with the soap his mother sent him out for? | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:05:10 |
| The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher | Mr. Jeremy Fisher goes fishing to catch dinner for his friends, but will he become the bait? This classic Beatrix Potter story is told by Jeff. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:03:53 |
| Mary's Lamb | If you're thinking of bringing your lamb to school, read this first! Read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:26 |
| Wee Willie Winkie | Why is Wee Willie Winkie wunning, I mean, running? Find out in this Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:11 |
| The Little Red Hen | Here's a classic folktale which illustrates the value of lending a helping hand. Read by Cricket. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:05 |
| The Tale of Peter Rabbit | What will happen to naughty little Peter Rabbit when he decides to have a snack in Mr. McGregor's garden? This classic Beatrix Potter tale is read by Miss Lydia. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:01:42 |
| Hickory Dickory Dock | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Ladybug. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:13 |
| There Were Two Blackbirds | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:10 |
| Three Little Kittens | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:31 |
| Sing a Song of Sixpence | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:22 |
| I'm a Book Baby! | A lovely song performed by Ladybug. Find out more about the Library's Book Babies language enrichment program designed for infants and their caregivers. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:19 |
| Miss Mary Mack | A hand clapping rhyme performed by Ladybug. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:10 |
| Jack Be Nimble | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Ladybug. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:12 |
| Hey Diddle Diddle | Another Mother Goose rhyme. Read by Ladybug. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:05 |
| Little Boy Blue | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:14 |
| Old King Cole | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:38 |
| Jack Sprat | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:08 |
| Jack and Jill | A Mother Goose rhyme read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:14 |
| Hickety Pickety | by Mother Goose. Read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:08 |
| Georgie Porgie | by Mother Goose. Read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:08 |
| Ding, Dong, Bell! | by Mother Goose. Read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:15 |
| There Was a Crooked Man | by Mother Goose. Read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:13 |
| Harry and the Potters Interview - August 2006 | Check out the interview with Harry and the Potters before their rocking show at DPL. Interview by Nova. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:06:37 |
| 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe | by Mother Goose. Read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:21 |
| Three Blind Mice! | by Mother Goose. Read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:11 |
| Baa, Baa, Black Sheep | by Mother Goose. Read by Mer. | webmaster @denverlibrary.org | 00:00:11 |
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