Stories for Kids with Conductor Jack from the Zinghoppers!

Toot! Toot! It's Storytime with Conductor Jack! This storytime read along introduces young children to the idea of a growth mindset in a simple, friendly way. The Magical Yet helps kids understand that skills take time and effort, and that frustration is a normal part of growing. Through clear examples and gentle storytelling, this story supports patience, confidence, and problem-solving skills for kindergarten through third gr...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a wonderful storytime for kids! How do you deal with all the new changes in your life when a parent remarries? In this podcast, Jack reads a helpful children's book, Stepfamilies. This is an extremely useful book that deals with confusion children may have about a parent

s remarriage and the changes that come with it. It presents thoughtful answers to questions that may ar...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a wonderful storytime for kids! In this episode, he reads a colorful and cute children's book, "The Best Father's Day Present Ever." Young Langley Snail eagerly sets out to find the perfect Father's Day gift for his dad. Upon reaching the shop and finding it closed, Langley panics about how he’ll celebrate the occasion. Through his journey, he discovers ...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a wonderful storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a colorful and cute children's book, Dial 911. What to do in a fire? Stay safe and dial 9-1-1! This engaging picture book helps children learn this critical skill in an enjoyable, secure way. Young readers will feel empowered as they learn when to Dial 911.

Also perfect for the child in your life who is curious ab...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a wonderful storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a colorful and cute children's book, Froggy's Day With Dad. Froggy sets out to create a memorable Father’s Day for his dad, but his plans go awry in funny ways. From breakfast blunders to a wild mini-golf game—featuring an unexpected hole-in-one and a golf ball bonking his dad’s head—Froggy’s affection for his fa...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a wonderful storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a helpful children's book, Extraordinary Friends. This is an extremely helpful book that deals with confusion children may have about other people with disabilites. It presents thoughtful answers to questions that may arise when meeting and making friends with a person who has a disability, and emphasizes that kindness a...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a educational storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a wonderful children's book, Juneteeth for Mazie. Mazie is a young girl who learns about her great, great grandfather's emancipation from slavery and why it's important to remember and celebrate this important holiday.

Perfect for the child in your life who wants to understand the historical significance...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a sweet storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a cute children's book, The Night Before Father's Day. Mom and the kids want to give Dad the best Father's Day surprise ever! They wander into the garage the night before Father's Day as Dad is out riding his bike, and work together to on a special gift to make him smile.

Perfect for the child in your life who wants to celebr...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for an uplifitng storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a wonderful children's book, The Story of Jesus. This book will help your little one know the story of Jesus' birth, ministry, teachings and life. With colorful illustrations and a heartwarming message, this book is perfect for any children that like to read  along. Also great to help developing readers. Subscri...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a fun storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a wonderful children's book, Going on an Airplane. This book will help your little one know what to expect for their first flight on an airplane. From the packing process to the final destination, this book will help young children understand the entire experience of taking an airplane ride.

Perfect for the child in your li...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a fun storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a wonderful children's book, The Little Engine That Could. After a train's engine breaks down carrying food, toys and dolls for children, everyone is stranded. They can't make it over the mountain to the children on the other side...and no one will help! Just when they thought they could never finish their journey ...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a fun storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a cute children's book, The Poky Little Puppy. The poky little puppy and his siblings love to go exploring the big wide world. But what happens when the slow-moving puppy repeatedly breaks the rules only to discover his disobedience has consequences? This book is a sweet story about curiosity, exploring the world and learn...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a heartwarming storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a cute children's book, Making Friends. This book teaches all of things we can expect when we have friends - playing together, disagreeing, talking about feelings, caring for others, sharing toys, spending time together and apart. Perfect for the child in your life who wants to understand how to make and interact ...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a fun storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a cute children's book, The Happy Man and His Dump Truck. A group of farm animals have fun riding in the back of their friend's dump truck. The Happy Man knows how much his animal friends enjoy taking a trip in his truck, and wants to share in the fun. He generously offers to give them a thrilling ride each day when he...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a fun storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a cute children's book, The New Baby. It can be a tough adjustment for an older sibling who is facing the changes that come with a new baby in the house! This book communicates they they are just as loved! Perfect for the child in your life who is struggling to understand the new baby in the family - what to expect and how...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a fun storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a cute children's book, The Color Kittens. When " Hush" and "Brush" want to paint all the things they love in their favorite colors, a happy accident takes them on a colorful adventure of primary and secondary colors! The two creative kittens find mixing colors together creates all the colors they need ...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a heartwarming storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a cute children's book, The Jolly Barnyard. Farmer Brown is having a birthday and all the animals lend a helping paw (or hoof) to help him celebrate his special day! This is a great book to help little learners understand all the wonderful ways animals contribute to our world! Perfect for the child in your life wh...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a heartwarming storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a helpful children's book, Let's Talk About It: Adoption. This useful book safely talks about all the feelings that surround adoption. It helps children to understand they belong and are loved, and offers a thougtful way to talk about the good and not-so-good emotions that can arise with adoption. Perfect for ...

Join Jack from Stories for Kids with the Zinghoppers for a heartwarming storytime for kids! In this video, he reads a cute children's book, Clouds. Have you ever seen a cloud and wondered what it is or where it came from? There are many different types of clouds, and they help us in many ways! They can be different colors, shapes and sizes and make us feel different emotions. Read all about how wonderful clouds can be! Perfect for ...