Show Notes
These are longer stories told one chapter at a time, in order, so you can follow along from the first night to the last. I introduce each chapter, and Clark’s music plays underneath my voice to keep you company.
Here’s what’s on the shelf so far:
Anne of Green GablesThe Secret GardenThe Boxcar ChildrenThe Bobbsey TwinsBunny Brown and His Sister SueThe Curlytops on Star IslandSix Little Bunkers at Grandma Bell’sThe Tale of Grandfather MoleThe Story of a Woolly DogThe Story of a Candy RabbitThe Story of a Plush BearDon, The Runaway DogThe Adventures of Libby and MargheritaThe Rat King (for older kids)
Coming soon: Mappo the Monkey, The Ruins, and Cat City.
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