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The Tale of Fatty Coon by Arthur Scott Bailey is a charming children's story that follows the mischievous adventures of Fatty Coon, a curious and gluttonous young raccoon. Through his explorations in the forest and encounters with other animals, Fatty learns valuable lessons about resourcefulness, caution, and the consequences of his actions. Set against the backdrop of nature, the book combines humor and moral insights, making it a delightful tale for young readers.

This story is an engaging alphabet guide that introduces children to iconic and famous places in New York City. Each letter from A to Z is paired with a notable aspect of the city, such as the Empire State Building, Broadway, Central Park, and Times Square, among others. The rhyming text and vivid imagery serve to educate young readers about the cultural and architectural landmarks that make New York City unique and vibrant. It encourages learning through fun rhymes while promoting an appreciation for the city's diverse and dynamic environment. This format effectively combines education with entertainment, making it suitable...

Bambi by Felix Salten is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the life of a young deer as he navigates the beauty and dangers of the forest. Through vivid descriptions and emotional depth, the novel delves into themes of survival, loss, and the harsh realities of nature, as Bambi matures from a curious fawn to a wise stag. Along the way, he learns about the complexities of relationships, the threat of humans, and the delicate balance of the natural world.

The narrative revolves around Uncle Wiggily Longears, a gentlemanly rabbit, who encounters a turkey named Mr. Gobble Obble on the eve of Thanksgiving. The turkey, fearing he will be the central dish at his previous household's holiday feast, escapes with the cranberry sauce, hoping to disrupt their Thanksgiving. Uncle Wiggily, along with his housekeeper Nurse Jane, explains to the misguided turkey the true essence of Thanksgiving, emphasizing gratitude for blessings rather than just feasting. Together, they embark on a mission to deliver food baskets to less fortunate families, embodying the spirit of giving. In an amusing twist, Nurse Jane inadvertently...

This classic Christmas carol describes a sequence of increasingly grand gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas. Starting with a partridge in a pear tree on the first day, the list of gifts grows with each subsequent day, including items such as two turtle doves, three French hens, and five gold rings, among others, until it culminates with twelve lords a leaping. The song's structure builds cumulatively, with each verse adding a new gift while repeating all previous gifts, creating a festive, melodic pattern. It showcases elements of generosity and the joy of giving, often interpreted as...

The story revolves around the Williams family, a loving but financially struggling unit living on the outskirts of a bustling city. The family includes Mr. and Mrs. Williams and their two children, Liam and Ella, who maintain a cheerful disposition despite their modest circumstances. On Christmas Eve, as snow silences the city, their evening is interrupted by a cold, hungry boy seeking refuge. In a heartfelt act of kindness, the children welcome him into their home, sharing their meager comfort. As the night unfolds, the boy reveals himself as the Christ-child in disguise, rewarding their selflessness with a magical transformation...

The story centers around Babouscka, an elderly woman who lives far from Bethlehem and is visited by three wise men on the night of Christ's birth. They invite her to join them in presenting gifts to the newborn Christ-Child. Preferring the comfort of her fire to the cold journey, she declines, planning to find the Christ-Child the following day instead. However, Babouscka forgets to ask for directions and, despite her resolve, is unable to locate the child. According to legend, she continues to search for Him every Christmas Eve, visiting homes and leaving toys for sleeping children in hope of...

The story features a young girl named Lindi who discovers an elephant in her room, but when she tells her parents and teacher, they dismiss her claims, insisting elephants don’t belong in the city or school. Despite their disbelief, the elephant's actions are evident as it drinks milk, disrupts the classroom, and causes chaos in the playground, leading Lindi to momentarily doubt its existence. However, when the elephant disappears, Lindi realizes how much she misses her unusual friend. She searches for him and is overjoyed when they reunite, acknowledging the elephant's reality and importance to her. The story concludes wi...

This charming story follows Mr. Sloth, who visits seeking a comfortable branch to nap on. Despite being good at climbing and swinging, his favorite activity is sleeping. Throughout his search, Mr. Sloth encounters a variety of obstacles, like a giraffe that might nibble him, a beehive full of buzzing bees, a snake that he mistakenly thinks is a branch, and a noisy bird that makes rest impossible. Each time he picks a new spot, his animal friends warn him of the potential for disturbance or danger. Eventually, Mr. Sloth finds the perfect branch, granting him the peaceful slumber he seeks...

The story follows Sizwe, a young boy whose cheerful demeanor stands out during a series of rainy days when everyone else is grumpy. Encouraged by his grandmother and mother, Sizwe learns that smiles are special because they can be shared endlessly without running out. As the story progresses, Sizwe’s infectious smile travels across the town, touching his friend Zanele, the postman, a playful dog, a lonely old man, and even grumpy Mrs. Makabela, the traffic cop. Each person (and animal) who receives the smile experiences a change in mood, spreading joy and laughter throughout the community. Ultimately, the collective ha...

The story centers around a young boy named Daluxolo, or Dali, who eagerly anticipates the arrival of his father, Tata, every weekend. Despite invitations to play with friends, Dali prefers to wait at the gate on Fridays after school, watching for Tata's white VW Beetle to come down the road. The joyful reunion between father and son is filled with shared activities like enjoying Mama's home-cooked meals, jogging around the neighborhood, learning card games, and listening to the radio. These cherished moments underscore the close bond they share, although Sundays bring a bittersweet goodbye as Tata returns to work. However...

The story is about Sindiwe Magona, a clever and ambitious girl born in the Eastern Cape, who was inspired by her grandmother's magical bedtime stories. As the oldest of eight children, Sindiwe dreamt of becoming a teacher. Despite facing challenges in the apartheid-era education system, she pursued her studies diligently, even when she had to work as a cleaner due to a lack of resources for black children's education. Her hard work paid off when she earned a scholarship to study social work in New York, ultimately leading to a position at the United Nations. There, she raised awareness about...

The story follows Nkanyezi, a young girl from a village that has lost its spirit of celebration, particularly for the Spring festival. Concerned by the elders' lament, Nkanyezi embarks on a quest to restore joy to her community. Her journey takes her to different villages, where she receives gifts that symbolize core elements of celebration—vivid paints for color, a magical drum for music, and secret spices for feasts. Each gift is presented by local elders who appreciate the significance of communal joy. As she returns home with these treasures, Nkanyezi shares her experiences and the gifts with her village, re...

The story describes a troublesome and chaotic monster that unexpectedly appears in a family's home, causing disarray by eating continuously and being loud at night. The monster is depicted with playful descriptors like noisy, grumpy, dirty, and sticky, which symbolize the frustration it brings to those living with it. Various attempts to rid the house of the monster, such as scaring, trapping, and even sending it to the moon, fail and only make it more mischievous. Ultimately, the family member trying to get rid of the monster realizes that perhaps the monster isn't so bad after all. This narrative playfully...

This story revolves around a young child named Tumi, who shares various fears with their mother. Tumi worries about fantastical scenarios like monsters under the bed, eyes in the bathtub drain, and being swallowed by a whale at the beach. Each fear is met with comforting reassurances from Tumi's mother, big sister, and teacher, emphasizing the idea that everyone experiences fear sometimes, and it's perfectly normal. The narrative underscores the importance of support from loved ones in overcoming fears and conveys a gentle message of reassurance to young readers, validating their emotions and encouraging a sense of security through family...

The story Why the Birds Sing at Dawn is set in the forest of Happy-Land, where birds and trees communicate with one another. The tale follows a bird family living in a wise old tree named Mamango, with Mama Birdie, known for her beautiful voice, as the focal point. During a drought that affects the land, Mama Birdie embarks on a quest to find a magic worm that can bring rain, leaving her family and friends worried and longing for her return. As the forest creatures miss her song, young Yellow takes the initiative to sing Mama Birdie's song to...

Zanele is told that numbers are all around her, but she struggles to see them. She asks Gogo, Mom, Linda, and Auntie for help, but each time she only sees objects—jars, carrots, chickens, and hours—not numbers. Feeling frustrated, Zanele turns to her older sister Gugu, who gives her a pair of magic glasses. Gugu explains that if you look at things the right way, you can find numbers in everything. With her new perspective, Zanele sets off to discover the numbers hidden in the world around her.

Lungisa, a curious boy from the village of esiKhaleni—also known as Hole-in-the-Wall—asks everyone why there is a hole in the wall. He receives many different answers: from love stories and natural erosion to ancestral gateways, divine windows, and shipwrecks. His little sister tells him it's so he’ll keep asking questions. Lungisa laughs, but his curiosity continues.

(00:00:00) #1: The Three Little Pigs (3 years and over | 4 minutes)
(00:05:09) #2: Goldilocks and The Three Bears (3 years and over | 7 minutes)
(00:12:59) #3: Little Red Riding Hood (4 years and over | 6 minutes)
(00:18:37) #4: Puss in Boots (4 years and over | 6 minutes)
(00:23:15) #5: The Kite That Went To The Moon (3 years and over | 15 minutes)
(00:35:09) #6: The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats (4 years and over | 6 minutes):
(00:40:42) #7: Cinderella (4 years and over | 6 minutes):
(00:45:18) #8: Snow White (5 years and over | 6 minutes):
(00:50:40) #9: Three Billy Goats Gruff (4 years and over | 5 minutes):
(00:55:28) #10: Jack and the Beanstalk (5 years and over | 6 minutes):
(01:01:10) #11: The Little Mermaid (4 years and over | 6 minutes)
(01:08:58) #12: The...

(00:00:00) The Road to Sleepytown
(00:07:24) The Tale of Peter Rabbit
(00:14:37) The Three Little Pigs
(00:19:47) Goldilocks and The Three Bears
(00:27:37) Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
(00:39:10) Little Boy Blue
(00:45:51) The Moonlit Lullaby
(00:47:18) The Princess and the Pea
(00:50:05) The Little Moon Men
(00:54:16) Winnie the Pooh: Stuck at Rabbit’s House
(01:05:02) How the Fairies Borrowed the Moon
(01:10:43) The Emperor’s New Clothes
(01:15:45) The Kite That Went To The Moon
(01:27:39) A bear in the rain
(01:29:29) The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

This episode offers a delightful selection of bedt...

Curly and Floppy, two piggie boys, play pirates and "capture" Uncle Wiggily. The Fox and Wolf see this and decide to do the same, but for real. They steal the piggies' raft and kidnap Uncle Wiggily. Curly and Floppy, determined to rescue their friend, use a boat, a stovepipe as a cannon, and vegetables as ammunition to attack the Fox and Wolf, sinking their raft. They rescue Uncle Wiggily, while the villains are left clinging to the wreckage.

Uncle Wiggily, on his way to visit sick Aunt Lettie with flowers, is captured by a grumpy bear with walnut shells stuck to his feet. The bear intends to eat him, but Uncle Wiggily offers the bear a sweet-smelling rose. The rose's perfume softens the bear's heart, reminding him of happier times. He lets Uncle Wiggily go, who then removes the shells from the bear's feet. Uncle Wiggily continues to Aunt Lettie, whose spirits are lifted by the flowers, illustrating the power of kindness and flowers to heal.

A mother goat warns her seven kids about the wolf, who disguises himself. The wolf tricks the kids into opening the door and eats six of them. The mother goat returns, finds the seventh kid, and discovers the sleeping wolf. She cuts open his belly, freeing the goats, and fills him with stones. The wolf falls into a well and drowns due to the weight, ensuring the goats' safety.

The Tooth Fairy, a magical being who takes on various forms, collects lost teeth from children around the world. Children place their lost teeth under their pillows, and the Tooth Fairy replaces them with a special surprise, like a coin, trinket, or toy. She loves children and aims to make the experience of losing a tooth as magical as possible.

On a bright moonlit night, the Moon Man explains to the little stars about the Sandman, who puts children to sleep with sand made by fairies, each grain representing a pleasant dream. However, naughty elves try to replace this sand with bad-dream seeds. The Sandman catches the elves, forces them to return the good sand, and then continues his rounds, knowing some bad-dream seeds remain, hoping children will be good and fall asleep easily the first time.

When the goblins steal the nightingale from the fairy queen's court, Pease-Blossom is tasked with retrieving her. His journey is fraught with obstacles: falling into thorns, being carried by a night-hawk, falling into the sea, and finally reaching the Giant's castle. He navigates the treacherous climb down the chimney and evades the sleeping Giant to free the nightingale. They escape, and upon their return, Pease-Blossom is celebrated with a grand ball in fairyland, marking the successful end to his quest.

A little star, tired of its duty, descends to Earth against warnings from other stars and the moon. It's dismissed as a stone by beetles and feels lost and dim. Daisies, hearing its plight, ask the moon for help. The moon agrees to guide it back, but scolds it for abandoning its place and brethren. The star returns, but as punishment, it's placed far from its friends and must shine for a hundred years to regain its full brilliance, serving as a cautionary tale about appreciating one's place and community.

When the little king's white rabbits disappear, everyone searches unsuccessfully, including princes, soldiers, hunters, and servants. Peggy, the gardener's daughter, loved the rabbits the most. She follows their tracks, finding clues like a hole in the fence and nibbled clover. She eventually discovers the rabbits in an old woman's cabbage patch. The king offers her any reward, but Peggy only asks for a rabbit of her own. The king, delighted, gives her two rabbits.

Gnome Gizmo is trapped in his boot because his ladder is missing. A caterpillar helps him search, and they find a squirrel who took it to gather nuts for its family. Gizmo, understanding the squirrel's need, suggests they share the ladder. They become friends, working together to gather food for their families, and Gizmo learns the value of understanding and kindness.

Four children on Espesett Farm go berry picking and befriend a large brown animal they mistake for a pig. The "pig" eats berries from the baby's cup, allows the children to feed it berries, shakes cones from a tree for them, and eats ants. When the milkmaid's call frightens the animal away, the children tell their parents about their new friend. The father discovers signs of a bear and realizes the children played with a harmless bear all afternoon, a story they never forgot and often retold to their children.

A Duck, tired of his pond, expresses his desire to see the world to a Kangaroo, who agrees to carry him. The Duck prepares for the journey with socks, a cloak, and a scarf. Under the moonlight, they set off, traveling over fields and seas, hopping around the world three times. Their adventure is filled with joy, friendship, and love, making them the happiest of companions.

Paleontologist Maria discovers a large bone while hiking, leading to the excavation of a dinosaur skeleton by her team. After weeks of careful work, they reconstruct the skeleton, revealing a unique and powerful creature. Proud of their discovery, they share their findings with the scientific community and the public, sparking widespread interest in the ancient beast and furthering knowledge of Earth's history.

A curious girl named Lucy asks a busy bee why it works tirelessly collecting nectar. The bee explains that summer flowers, like childhood, won't last forever, so it's important to enjoy them. It advises Lucy to fill her youth with knowledge, love, and good deeds, so when "winter" arrives (old age), she'll have a rich harvest. Lucy understands, cherishes her youth, and grows into a wise and kind adult, carrying a bountiful harvest of joy.

On Halloween night, six witches gather to discuss punishing ill-mannered children. The next day, a teacher scolds four such children, Little Boo-Hoo, Little Never-Care, Miss Teaser, and Mr. Never-Say-Please, for their bad behavior. The witches cast a spell, turning them into doll-like statues. Columbus and his sailors arrive, breaking the spell by reciting verses and singing the Star-Spangled Banner, teaching the children a valuable lesson about being good and polite.

A little child sleeps soundly as the Clock ticks, a Bird sings, and the Southern Wind kisses his cheeks, all trying to wake him. The Rooster crows loudly, waking all the other animals, but still, the child sleeps on. Finally, the sun shines brightly on his face, and he awakens, calling for his mother. No one knows it was the sun that woke him, not even Little Sleepyhead himself.

Little Bo-Peep and Little Boy Blue, two young shepherds, both realize they've lost their toy sheep. Through playful banter, they confess their love for each other and plan a future together living in the hills with the sheep. Boy Blue decides to blow his horn, and miraculously, their toy sheep, drawn by the sound, return to them under a sky full of stars, symbolizing a new beginning filled with love, laughter, and friendship.

Little Bo-Peep, after falling asleep, loses her sheep, led astray by a foolish Bellwether. Her search leads her through challenging encounters until she meets an owl who is actually a cursed princess. Following the owl's instructions, Bo-Peep helps break the curse by returning the Bellwether's tail, transforming the owl back into a princess. As a reward, the princess gives Bo-Peep a beautiful cottage, ensuring her sheep never wander again.

In Alphabet Land, the letter A, known for its red hat and love for apples, organizes a picnic in Letter Park with its friends B, C, and D. They enjoy a feast of foods starting with their letters and play the Animal Alphabet game, which soon involves the entire alphabet community. As the sun sets, A expresses gratitude for their friendship, and all the letters promise to have more fun-filled gatherings in the park.

In a vibrant garden, children learn the secret of how flowers grow by observing a tiny blade of green emerge from the soil. They watch as it grows taller, protects a sleeping bud, and then awakens with the help of the sun's rays and gentle breezes. The bud gradually transforms into a beautiful, full-grown flower, teaching the children about the wonder and process of growth in nature.

Emborg sets out with a luck penny to buy her mother a birthday present but is given gifts by various animals like wool from a sheep, milk and butter from a cow, eggs from a hen, cheese from a goat, and horns from a reindeer, all without spending her penny. Overwhelmed by the gifts, a kind horse miraculously appears, carrying all the presents and Emborg herself home to her mother, showcasing the kindness of animals and the joy of giving.