Reading River

Rapunzel is a fairy tale that could be traced back as far as the 11th century from Persia. A later adaptation by the Brothers Grimm brings us to the more familiar version that we have today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

What happens when we don't listen to sound advice? Little Red Riding Hood is the story of a girl so innocent to the dangers of the world. Despite her mother telling her how to stay safe, she ends up getting into trouble. This story could be traced back as far as the 17th century and perhaps even earlier. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

Tom Thumb is an English fairy tale about the adventures of a tiny boy the size of a thumb. He uses trickery and wits on his travels to outsmart others. There have been several adaptations over the years, but not quite like this! Join along Tom Thumb's misfortunes as he tries to get back home to his parents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

The Adventures of Aladdin by the Brothers Grimm is a tale of a young boy who finds power and riches through a genie of a magic lamp. This story has been remade and retold numerous times. The most recent and more familiar retelling is from Disney. Sorry, no singing in this version. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

Puss in Boots was written in 1697 by French author, Charles Perrault. The roots of the story, however, could be traced as far back as 1550 by Italian author Giovanni Francesco Straparola. Some of the younger generation might even associate Puss in Boots to animated adaptations, most notably in the Shrek movies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter is a story about a mischievous little bunny who gets chased around the garden of Mr. McGregor. This was originally written in 1893 for the son of Potter's former governess, Annie Moore. In 1901, Potter privately printed the story after being rejected by several publishers. Finally, it was picked up by Frederick Warne & Co. a year later and has since been translated into 36 languages with 45 million copies sold around the world! Join us on this magical journey through Mr. McGregor's garden as we follow the antics of Peter Rabbit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

Winter in Takayama by Bree Villanueva is an instant classic short story with a ghostly twist. Set in rural Japan amidst a backdrop of cherry blossoms, it is a simple, yet beautiful tale. Warning: Loud sounds and spooky tones ahead! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

Rumpelstiltskin by the Brothers Grimm. This is a classic that reminds us the importance of telling the truth and owning up to our mistakes. Although this was made famous by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, they did not actually invent the story. The origins could be traced back over 4,000 years ago! Read this classic and others at: www.americanliterature.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

This story is very interesting because it has many lessons. First, do what your parents tell you to do. Secondly, envy and wanting others' possessions can lead down the wrong path. What is wrong is still wrong no matter how it is justified. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of this tale, this was one of the original versions. Based on this version, who is right? Jack or the Giant? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

Reading River is about bringing back the art of bedtime storytelling, encouraging kids to become listeners while activating their imagination. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams This is a powerful story that reminds us what unconditional love is - loving and accepting others for who they are, all their quirks, and even the things that fall short of perfect. At the same time, I think we all want someone to take us for who we are, and love us despite all our faults and failures, even for just a little while. *Some people have told me that the way I sound in this episode helps them sleep. I'm going to take that as a compliment, so I won't re-record it...yet. ;)* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support

Hi, everyone! Here begins the first of, hopefully many readings of children's bedtime stories. Because screens play a big part of our lives, and we still don't fully understand the effects of blue light or WiFi on our kids' brains, I thought it would be a good change to get rid of screens and simply listen to stories like many before us. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading4river/support