Story Time with Mama V - Children entertainment and a welcomed break for the parents.

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In this episode I'm reading Sara and Mario's Pizza Quest Through Italy - Sock Crew Adventures written by Raquel Bonassisa. Join Sara and her very unique friend Mario as they explore Italy and gather all of the finest ingredients to make the most delicious pizza. As you follow along, make sure to check out the physical book HERE which al...

Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. Today's story is for our youngest listeners as well as cat lovers of all ages. In this episode I'm reading Luna The Cat's Intriguing Tales: The Chase written by Jay Walternash. This delightful rhyming book will have young readers and listeners hooked from the very first page!

When something mysterious and quick races past Luna, she can't resist the chase. But what was ...

Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V Podcast. I'm so excited to read to you today. In this episode I'm reading Leo the Lionhearted Cat written by Adrita Goswami. In this story we meet Leo the cat. Leo has big dreams of becoming a lion. He shares his dreams with his parents and his parents are not convinced that its possible because Leo is a cat. One day, a huge flood strikes the forrest and Leo's fate takes an...

Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you today! Today I'm giving you a quick sample of a chapter book called JJ and Frijolito written by Victoria Cepeda. In this episode we join JJ and his Mom, Mrs V, on their way to JJ's school. JJ, usually quiet, opens up about his wish to be seen as just like the other kids - and about a recurring dream he can't shake: one of a lovable dog th...

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We have a bedtime story today called Bedtime Worries written by Nicole Drinkwater. This is the second book from the What if Kid series and I've read the first book The What If Kid - First Day of School - LISTEN HERE on the show before. Make sure to CHECK IT OUT!

In our story today, Kale has all sorts of worries at bed time. Are there monster...

Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I am so excited to read to you today!. In this episode I'm reading Marcus and Big Red's Super Truck Adventure written by Paula Banks. I've featured other stories written by Paula on the show before. These include Dream Big: Peyton's Hip Hop Adventure - LISTEN HERE and The Secret of the Christmas Clues: Peyton's Christmas Adventure - LISTEN HERE. 

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In this episode I'm reading chapter 1 of Red the Dragon from Bruno's Friendship Chronicles Series written by Carole G. Barton. I featured a chapter from the Friendship Adventure book which is also part of the Bruno's Friendship Chronicle's series in THIS EPISODE - Have a Listen!

For our episode today, Bruno sets out on vacation with his family. The first chapter s...

Hello there and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! Ok, let me ask you a question: have you ever felt worried about doing something new? Was it scary? Well sure it was! Our story today is exactly about that. The What If Kid - First Day of School written by Nicole Drinkwater is about a boy named Kale who is going to a new school. Kale has lots of worries before his school day even begins. Is he feeling ok enough to go to school? What...

Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you today! Now, here is a question for you: do you LOVE noodles? Well today's episode is about noodles, noodles and oh so many more noodles. In this episode I'm reading Noodles Noodles Everywhere: The Hysterical Story of One Spirited Child Who Finds the Courage to Face Dinnertime, One Noodle at a Time written by Heidi Brooks.  The book is availabl...

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Today I'm reading Alphabet Space written by Lashana Standard.  This story is a very fun way for our younger listeners to learn the alphabet as throughout the story we get to visit different spaces, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet.  Grab your copy of the book on AMAZON

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Hello and Welcome! Today's story is one of a gentle hero - Pennygirl's Rescue written by Judy McGee. In this story we meet a lab mix dog named Pennygirl. Pennygirl is enjoying her life on a farm along with her siblings. All was well until Grandma Adeline fell and hurt her leg. Penny does what she can to get help for Grandma Adeline. As luck would have it, Pennygirl and her siblings have to move to a dog shelter since Gran...

Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! Boy oh Boy do I have a story for you! In this episode I'm reading the Data Detective at the Carnival written by Chandra Donelson and Jordan Morrow. In this book a young detective named William goes on a special data detective assignment at the Carnival. William is joined by his problem solving data partner named Luca and William's Mom. Not only do the detectives learn about dif...

Hello and welcome to the show! Today I'm reading Castle of Knots written by Sara H. Fowler. This is story that I personally relate to as a parent who had to brush out knots and tangles out of their child's hair. In the author's words:

"When a beautiful young princess is trapped within a castle of knots---a mighty fortress covered in brambles, tangled weeds, and underbrush---a brave knight, also known as Mom, must...

This week a very special cat named Sally Mitts is back on the show and this time its in the book Sally Mitts and the Land of Imagination written by Shain Stodt. Sally has been on the show before when I read Sally Mitts finds a Home. The Story of a Shy Shelter Kitten - LISTEN HERE.

In our story today Sally drifts off into a nap, except it turns into a journey into the land of imagination. Sally finds herself in her house, opening a r...

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Today I'm reading Fly High Baby Dragon written by David Klochko. 

Momma Dragon has welcomed her new Baby Dragon to the world. While she is teaching the baby all things dragon she introduced Baby Dragon to flying. Baby Dragon is eager to learn to fly but has a hard time and is feeling frustrated. After numerous failed attempts Momma Dragon suggests ...

Wizard School? Spells? Potions? Yes, please! All of these and a special pet dragon are available in Rago Gets a Pet Dragon written by Matilda Peter.

In this magical story we meet Rago who gets a new pet dragon named Zalon. Since Rago attends a wizard school, Zalon needs to earn a magical badge. Zalon has a rough start to the journey by breaking things and setting someone's hair on fire, but then together with Rago, Zalon turns ...

Episode 100! Today I'm reading Max's Life in Blue written by Caysie Harvey. 

In the author's words: " In this vividly illustrated story, children are introduced to the concept of colors through Max's unique perspective. The narrative is a gentle reminder that the world is a canvas of diverse colors, and while Max's world may be blue, it doesn't mean that it's the only color that exists. It&apo...

What is it like to have a brand new puppy join your household? it's a lot of work. IN the book, Oh No, Riley written by Valerie Whetstone we meet s boy named Jake. Jake gets a puppy named Riley. Although it is an instant connection, Jake must learn what it takes to have a puppy and Riley has to learn what it's like to be a part of a family. Jake starts getting frustrated when Riley innocently chews on shoes, steals hambur...

Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I am so excited to read to you today! Today, for the first time ever, we have a bilingual book on the show called Ronda, la anaconda written by Andrea Olatunji. I am reading the English version for you, however, if you or someone you know is a Spanish speaker and reader, send them over to check out Ronda, la anaconda in Spanish. The books is available for purchase on AMAZON.

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