The Read Aloud Lady
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The Read Aloud Lady
Come listen to episodes of stories that never grow old, tales of fascinating historical and scientific figures, and vignettes of all sorts. Children of all ages are sure to enjoy! New episodes comes out once or twice a week. We would love to hear your feedback at thereadaloudlady@outlook.com #re...
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Ep. 88 Father and the Watch [Clarence Day, Jr; All ages]
Enjoy this humorous tale of family life in the 1880s!
Ep. 87 The Snowflake and the leaf [young listeners]
The last leaf hangs onto the tree, knowing that it shall soon fall, when along comes a snowflake to keep it company.
Ep. 86 Afraid to Move [Booker T. Washington; All ages]
A 12 year old boy is working deep in the mines of Pennsylvania. He gets lost and spends a terrifying time alone in the dangerous tunnels. However, the...
Ep. 85 The Flax [young listeners]
A flax plant waves in the field; little does it know the adventures it will have!
Ep. 84 One Way to Find Out [Kenneth Grahame; All Ages]
A young boy finds out that cats always land on their feet. What a brilliant thought! He decides to try a little experiment...
This young boy tur...
Ep. The Ugly Duckling [Young listeners]
Enjoy this classic story of a poor ugly duckling who struggles through life... until he realizes that he's just a late bloomer.
Ep. 82 What's the Matter with Dirt? [Sir. Joseph Lister; All ages]
A young boy comes into the hospital with a serious leg wound. The doctor tries a new way of sanitizing to avoid hospital fever. Will he succeed and sa...
Ep. 81 Why the Bean Wears a Stripe [young listeners]
Enjoy this short but delightful pourquoi story!
Ep. 80 Willy's Secret [W. C. Handy; All Ages]
Note: This was re-uploaded, as the music clip I had included the first time was still under copyright!
A young African-American b...
Ep. 80 Willy's Secret [W. C. Handy; All Ages]
A young African American boy, born only 8 years after the Civil war, works hard to earn a guitar. Can his love of music win out over his poverty? List...
Ep. 79 The Tomato Story [young listeners]
The next time you cut into a juicy tomato or enjoy some rich marinara sauce, think about the journey that the tomato has taken! It has gone from the g...
Ep. 78 The Game That Had To Be Invented [All ages]
The YMCA was quickly losing membership and the instructors were in fear of losing their jobs. Can a new game, one that could be played indoors during...
Ep. 77 The Sheep and the Pig [young listeners]
Follow a sheep and a goat as they head off to build a house; they encounter some new friends who want to help!
Ep. 76 Little Sure Shot [Annie Oakley, All Ages]
A young woman shoots in a gallery for the first time and shocks everyone with her skill. Will this lead to a whole new life? Listen to find out!
Ep. 75 The Fairy Who Came to Our House [young listeners]
The dear girl who lived at our house was so forgetful. Do you think a visit from a fairy might help her?
Ep. 74 Where is the Treasure Map? [Robert Louis Stevenson; All ages]
A rainy summer could mean boredom. Or for one boy long ago, it could mean a game of imagination, treasure maps, pirates, and unlimited adventure. Come...
Ep. 73 The Littlest Mouse [Young listeners]
Similar to Aesop's tale of "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse," the story today is about a young mouse who finds that the dangers of city life migh...
Ep. 72 Slide Connie Slide! [Connie Mack; All Ages]
Young Connie, who spent his days working at a factory in town, wanted more than anything to play professional baseball. But his mother looked down at...
Ep. 71 Hans and the wonderful flower [younger listeners]
A poor mother and her son live happily until one day the mother grows seriously ill. A woman who comes to help them tells the son that he must climb a...
Ep. 70 The Crazy Old Painter [all ages]
A painter is setting up to create an enormous painting-- one that will take up the entire courtyard of the temple! When he is told that he must finish...
Ep. 69 The Little Gray Grandmother [young listeners]
Whether it contains imagination or magic, this little story is certainly enchanting. Enjoy!
Ep. 68 Grandfather's Penny [young listeners]
Since the US Government is retiring the penny, I thought this was a good time to tell a story about what a penny used to mean.
Ep. 67 The Legend of St. Christopher [all ages]
Offerus the giant lives near a river and carries weary travelers across the story waters. One day he gets a very special traveler which adds more to h...
Ep. 66 The Stone Cutter [young listeners]
If you have ever experienced "Grass is always greener on the other side" syndrome, then keep listening. This is a short and entertaining story that ex...
Ep. 65 The Two Brothers [All Ages]
Two brothers are inseparable in childhood, but go their separate ways to seek their fortunes. Their paths cross in the most fortuitous way! This story...
Ep. 64 BONUS: What Kept the Chimney waiting [young listeners]
The boys couldn't wait for the new chimney to be built but grandpa suddenly tells them that it must be put off. They are terribly disappointed, until...
Ep. 63 The Boy Who Loved the Mississippi [Mark Twain; all ages]
The story today is a little glimpse into the early life of the author of the perennial childhood class "Tom Sawyer." Maybe this will inspire you to re...
Ep. 62 The Dog Who Was to Be Killed [Florence Nightengale; All Ages]
The nursing profession didn't always look as it does today. Before the Crimean War, London hospitals lacked proper hygiene practices and properly trai...
Ep. 61 Adventure on the Tory Road [L.M. Montgomery, All Ages]
I couldn't be more delighted to share a full chapter from one of my favorite books. From the Anne of Green Gables series, the chapter is quite a ways...
Ep. 60 The Seller of Dreams [Fairytale; All ages]
If you could purchase a dream, would you? This story explores what it could mean to be swept up in a fancy of a dream--and makes you wonder a little w...
Ep. 59 The Five Chinese Brothers [Folktale; All Ages]
A delightful story that employs a type of repetition that is common in folktales. Originally a Chinese folktale from the Qing dynasty, this particular...
Ep. 58 Beat the times! [Charles Dickens; All Ages]
Before there were hand-held recorders or computers, there were newspapermen who had to carefully write down every single word of a speech or event and...
Ep. 57 I can't walk! [Clara Barton; All ages]
Sometimes people find their calling late in life and some find it earlier. The story today is about a little girl who helps her brother recover from a...
Ep. 56 A Giant Seesaw [Lincoln; All Ages]
The story today is about a impressive young man who solves a problem while onlookers laughed at him. There were many things in his life that required...
Ep. 55 Animal tales in verse part 2 [young listeners]
It's been a while but here is part 2! Jump into the delightful world of poetry.
Ep. 54 The Monsters Grave [Schliemann; All ages]
Welcome to our special Halloween episode! Young Heinrich listens to his father's story about a monster and decides that he needs to investigate the de...
Ep. 53 Why babies goo and other stories [Legend; Young listeners]
I found two delightful stories from American Indian legends... why babies goo and why the rabbit has a stubby tail :) Enjoy!
Ep. 52 The Legend of Rhodopis [Legend; All Ages]
We are all familiar with the story of Cinderella; but did you know that there is a similar story from thousands of years ago? Around 500 years BC and...
Ep. 51 From Viking Kings to Wireless links [Harold Bluetooth; All Ages]
Ever wonder where bluetooth technolgy got its name? Wonder no longer, and enjoy todays episode about a Viking King, Harold Bluetooth!
Ep. 50 The Rope! It's Breaking! [Roebling; All Ages]
When a society makes quick steps forward in technology and inventions, safety concerns will sometimes arise. Once the need is known, there are always...