The Read Me a Story Dad Podcast

The Read Me a Story Dad Podcast

Welcome to ”Read Me a Story Dad,” the podcast that aims to create a secure and enjoyable experience for children. Our mission is to provide moms and dads with a platform where they can confidently share age-appropriate children’s books with their little ones. Each episode features dedicated men who are committed to delivering safe interactions and nurturing support to children. By tuning in, parents can rest assured that their children will be engrossed in the enchanting world of storytelling, free from any additional content. So, sit back, relax, and let us whisk you away into a realm of imagination, one story at a time.

Episodes

August 5, 2025 5 mins

When the cub goes missing Mama and Papa Bear go on the hunt. Their search takes them to the town carnival where the whole family rides the Ferris wheel, rocks the rollercoaster, and inadvertently foils another dastardly plot by the persistent cat burglars.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their...

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Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mama has noticed that Papa, Brother, and Sister have not been using their good manners, so now it’s up to her to help get back on track.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeD...

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Arthur's family vacation is all wet-it's pouring rain! Arthur has to take charge and finds new things for his family to do-like go to Gatorville. Maybe family vacation isn't so bad after all!

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Mobi the bear is a hard working Father that loves his family. When he runs into an unexpected situation one day he feels a little unloved. Culture the vulture has a few things to say about the situation, the value of dads and why he works so hard. 

Do dads matter, what does Mobi know about being a dad anyway since he didn't have one? Where do they fit in the modern world? Join Mobi as he teaches Culture what fatherhoo...

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July 1, 2025 4 mins

Focused Ninja: A Children’s Book About Increasing Focus and Concentration at Home and School

Whenever Focused Ninja had a task to do, or if he set his mind on accomplishing something, he had a remarkable way of staying focused until it was complete. But Focused Ninja didn't always have this wonderful capacity to concentrate. Once upon a time, he could lose his attention quite easily.

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Dr. Seuss's first children's book!. It tells the story of a young boy named Marco, who imagines an increasingly elaborate parade of fantastical creatures and vehicles marching down Mulberry Street. As he walks home from school, Marco transforms a simple walk into an extraordinary adventure filled with whimsical imagination and creativity. The book encourages children to embrace their imagination and see the magic in every...

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June 17, 2025 4 mins

This quick bit of humor bout dragons that fumer relieves curiosity bout fart flatuosity. So enjoy this book as you have a look, while dragons pass gas with reptilian class. From quick tiny tooters to really big pooters, these dragons are pleased with how they cut the cheese...

read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on hel...

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June 10, 2025 5 mins

Panda and Monkey are going on a special journey. Monkey is so excited, he just can't wait for Panda! But soon Monkey finds he needs his friend much more than he thought.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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June 3, 2025 5 mins

One morning, Gruff the Grump meets a little rabbit clinging to a branch clutching a "fallen star". The little rabbit is trying to rescue all the stars she keeps finding, and she needs a big, kind friend like Gruff to help. Gruff does not want a friend, but the little rabbit is determined...

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallibl...

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Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: Celebrate Your Father Daughter Bond with this endearing story. This is a love letter from a father to daughters. This story says all of the many things a father wants to express to his daughter. Filled with cute rhymes, heart warming thoughts and a father's love. 

From the first time I held you, so perfect and new,
I promised to do everything that I could do
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Little Bear flumped down in the snow and wiggled his tail. 'I'm not sleepy,' he said, 'and I don't want to go to bed yet.' "Mother Bear smiled. 'Shall we take one last walk,' she said, 'and see who else is going to bed?'" Little Bear and Mother Bear take one last walk to see the other animals getting ready for bed. Will this make Little Bear sleepy enough to snuggle down f...

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May 6, 2025 5 mins

Rebel the Cheetah is not real sure she wants to go through the Crooked Canopy, the scariest place she has seen. Along with Bongo, Valor and the rest of team Brave she must over come her fear to get off Dom-A-Tron, but what about the snakes? Join team Brave as they come face to face with lots and lots of snakes and try to save a village of squirrels who just might be gulped without some help!

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the ho...

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April 29, 2025 5 mins

D.W. is very picky about food and doesn't like to eat much. One day, at dinner with her family, she refuses to eat her salad and throws it on the floor! Will D.W. learn to use better table manners in time for Grandma Thora's special dinner?

Read By: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. www.BrentDowlen.com
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Tangled hair.
Missing Teeth.
Millie's track and field race turns into a HUGE mess as she makes mistakes after mistakes.

This young girl dreams of being a top athlete.
But whatever she does, she messes up.
Millie squeezes too much toothpaste, uses too much glue, spills milk all over and spells 'banana' wrong.
When she repeatedly makes errors in the race, she feels frustrated and discourage...

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April 8, 2025 4 mins

Sometimes, it helps to be brave even when we aren’t feeling brave.
In this comedic story about developing courage, Brave Ninja finds a way to calm his fears and soothe his anxiety so that he can become the best ninja he can be! Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast and owner of The Fallible Man LL...

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April 1, 2025 7 mins

In Bethany Hamilton's book "Surfing Past Fear," Olivia the otter breaks her arm, and she's sure it will end her summer of surfing, but with the help of her friends. Olivia learns to face her fears and gets back on the board! Follow Olivia as she learns to resist her fearful thoughts, and then teach your kids to not be fearful through the activities in the back of the book.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the H...

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March 25, 2025 3 mins

Kids will love this cumulative and hysterical read-aloud!

"I was walking down the road and I saw . . .
A donkey,
Hee Haw!
And he only had three legs!
He was a wonky donkey."

Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky...

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March 11, 2025 3 mins

Arthur and his friends are getting ready for school! Get a sneak peek at every character's morning routine, from Francine preparing for recess to the Brain searching for his lost lizard. D.W. wishes she could join in the fun, but she's still too young for school. Can she find her own way to help Arthur get ready?

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC ...

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This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens ne...

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February 18, 2025 5 mins

"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."

So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.

Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a...

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