In today's world, we are plagued with negativity and could use a little "pick-me-up." Here at Brook's Reading Corner, Brook will dive deep into the stories that made you smile as a kid. Stories from : Aesop's Fables, Grimm fairytales, and Hans Christian Andersen are just a few stories we will be reading in the upcoming podcast . Focusing on positivity and nostalgia, these classic stories will give you the boost you need for your day.
Today's episode, we read the first chapter; and, see how deep the rabbit hole goes in Lewis Carroll's: Alice In Wonderland. Then, for the first time, we'll read Hans Christian Andersen's: The Emperor's New Clothes. A story that begs the question: Do we lie to cover over our insecurities? Enjoy this Reading. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brook-bereznicki/message
Let's examine a few similarites between Alice in Wonderland, and The Phantom Tollbooth; both, are excellent examples of stories that push the readers' imagination. And we read Grimms' Fairy Tales: Rumpelstiltskin. This story explores the tale of an imp-like creature who has the power to spin straw into gold. How will this golden gift be used? Listen to this tale and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brook-bereznicki/message
In the 2nd chapter of The Phantom Tollbooth, Milo meets the "Whether Man on his way to the land of Expectations. Also Brook digs up a few gems from Aesop's Fables: The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse; The Fox And The Stork; and The Sun And The Wind. Please enjoy these wonderful classics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brook-bereznicki/message
Today, we'll look into "The Phantom Tollbooth". With his puns and wordplay, author Norton Juster captured readers imagination, while still teaching them phrases and expressions we all use today. Also master storyteller Aesop, the slave who won his freedom by captivating kings with his stories. Some 2,700 years later, we still recount his stories and the valuable lessons within them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brook-bereznicki/message
It's story time with Brook's Reading Corner! In today's world, we are plagued with negativity and could use a little "pick-me-up." Here at Brook's Reading Corner, Brook will dive deep into the stories that made you smile as a kid. Stories from : Aesop's Fables, Grimm fairytales, and Hans Christian Andersen are just a few stories we will be reading in the upcoming podcast . Focusing on positivity and nostalgia, these classic stories will give you the boost you need for your day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brook-bereznicki/message
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