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Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato - Read Aloud Picture Book May 10, 2022

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A hilarious read-aloud inspired by Irish folklore that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, JAMIE O'ROURKE AND THE BIG POTATO will have even the whole family rolling with laughter. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3IvZhAS

ABOUT JAMIE O'ROURKE AND THE BIG POTATO
Jamie O’Rourke is the laziest man in all of Ireland, far too lazy to help his wife on their farm. Then, after a chance encounter with a leprechaun, Jamie finds himself growing the biggest potato in the world. But what will happen when the potato grows too large for Jamie and the villagers to handle?

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Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library.

The Christmas Puppy Dec 20, 2018

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Listen along as Ms. Linda reads about a town where every child wants a toy dog for Christmas, but Santa runs out before he can get to Polly’s house! So instead, Santa makes the holiday extra special by giving Polly a sweet, lovable, real puppy. Polly—and the puppy—couldn’t be happier!

I'm a Ballerina! Dec 19, 2018

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Listen along while Ms. Linda reads the story of a little girl who invites us into her ballet class, and later performs onstage (gulp!) in her first recital.

How to Cheer Up Dad Dec 17, 2018

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Listen along as Ms. Linda reads about Little Jumbo learning about all the ways he can cheer up Dad. Through play and a little understanding, Little Jumbo learns that Dad's happiest when they spend time together.

Hoot and Peep Dec 13, 2018

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Listen along as Ms. Linda reads about an adorable young owl teaching her older brother about the power of imagination—and the unconditional love between siblings.

Goodnight Goon Dec 11, 2018

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Listen along as Ms. Linda reads about bedtime in the cold gray tomb with a black lagoon, and two slimy claws, and a couple of jaws, and a skull and a shoe and a pot full of goo. But as a little werewolf settles down, in comes the Goon determined at all costs to run amok and not let any monster have his rest.

With Any Luck, I'll Drive a Truck Sep 25, 2018

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Listen along as Ms. Linda reads aloud about bulldozers and back-hoes, pavers and plows, trailers and tractors—the world is filled with so many types of trucks! Imagine the fun you could have if you could drive them all!

How Do Penguins Play? Sep 25, 2018

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Listen along as Ms. Linda reads aloud this playful rhyming Little Golden Book, which asks, “How do penguins play?” Children will delight in watching bear cubs, seals, penguins, monkeys, and other animal friends frolicking joyfully with each other.

Uni the Unicorn Sep 25, 2018

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Listen along as Ms. Linda reads the story of Uni the Unicorn. Uni is just like all the other unicorns...except for one thing: she believes that little girls are REAL.

The Snowy Day Sep 25, 2018

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Follow along as Ms. Linda reads this charming wintery classic. It's the adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.