Tue, 3 November 2009 ![]() The Three Billy Goats Gruff want to cross the bridge to eat the sweet, spring grass. But first they must get by the horrible troll who guards the bridge! Recording time: 3 min., 44 sec. Direct download: Three_Billy_Goats_Gruff.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 9:10 AM Comments[0] |
Fri, 4 September 2009 A library card is the smartest card you can own - get one today! Comments[0] |
Fri, 17 July 2009 Enjoy listening to a favorite children's poem that is usually sung. You'll have fun imagining all of the animals listed in the poem. Do you know what they all look like? Read by Terry Olson and her granddaughters Trysten and Jayden.
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Tue, 7 July 2009 Did you know that neither elves or mice like to get wet? Listen and see how they get in out of the rain. The Elf and the Dormouse by Oliver Herford Under a toadstool crept a wee Elf, Out of the rain to shelter himself. Under the toadstool, sound asleep, Sat a big Dormouse all in a heap. Trembled the wee Elf, frightened and yet Fearing to fly away lest he get wet. To the next shelter - maybe a mile! Sudden the wee Elf smiled a wee smile. Tugged till the toadstool toppled in two. Holding it over him, gaily he flew. Soon he was safe home, dry as could be. Soon woke the Dormouse,"Good gracious me! "Where is my toadstool?" loud he lamented. And that's how umbrellas first were invented. Direct download: The_Elf_and_the_Dormouse.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 4:26 PM Comments[0] |
Wed, 17 June 2009 ![]() Enjoy listening to these four classic Mother Goose rhymes. Old Mother Hubbard Recording time: 1 min., 17 sec. Direct download: More_Mother_Goose_Rhymes.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 10:44 AM Comments[0] |
Wed, 10 June 2009
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Mon, 1 June 2009 ![]() Hoop and stick was a game that your grandmother or great-grandmother might have played. This poem Miss Hooper's Hoop is about a girl who is just crazy for the game. She pushes her hoop until is seems like the hoop will just keep on going. Have you ever played a game so much that your parents had to beg and plead for you to stop? That is what happens to Miss Hooper. Recording time: 2 min., 5 sec. Comments[0] |
Thu, 21 May 2009 ![]() The Fishing Song by William Brighty Rands is about a boy who has fishing fever! Recording time: 1 min., 5 sec. Comments[0] |
Tue, 5 May 2009 ![]() Jennifer Pena, who is known as Miss Rosa - a host of PBS Kids, took time to chat with us about her favorite things after our story time with her today. (We hope you had fun at our event - she sure is friendly!) Can you guess what her favorite color is? What about her favorite food? What are your favorite things? Recording time: 2 min., 24 sec. Direct download: Interview_with_Jennifer_Pena.mp3 Category: Childrens Programming -- posted at: 4:07 PM Comments[0] |
Tue, 28 April 2009 ![]() The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse (remember, she helped the Flopsy Bunnies escape from Mr. McGregor?) by Beatrix Potter tells the tale of a very tidy, neat mouse who has some very messy, univited guests. Just what will she do with Mr. Jackson, the toad, who comes in looking for honey and leaving wet, dirty footprints all over the house? Or, with the Babbity Bumble, the bumble bee, who leaves beeswax and honey stuck all around? Mrs. Tittlemouse will think of something! Recording time: 8 min, 44 sec. Comments[0] |
Fri, 24 April 2009 The traditional Beauty and the Beast begins with Beauty and her two sisters asking their father to bring something back for them on a trip. Beauty asks her father for a rose, while her two sisters ask for extravagant gifts and money. The father plucks a rose from Beast's garden and this is how Beauty comes to know the beast when she switches places with her father who the beast would have imprisoned for stealing his rose.This story has a very happy ending for everyone! Read by Bev Leonard. Recording time: 10 min., 53 sec. Direct download: Beauty_and_the_Beast.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 11:46 AM Comments[0] |
Fri, 10 April 2009 ![]() Enjoy the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. A shorter version but still contains the drama of the wicked fairy and a princess and kingdom frozen in time. Recording time: 6 min., 39 sec. Comments[0] |
Tue, 31 March 2009 The Two Friends - A spider and a centipede go for a walk - oh what troubles Mr. Centipede has! Recording time: 3 min., 05 seconds Direct download: The_Two_Friends__The_Pirate_Poodle.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 10:45 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 10 March 2009 ![]() Froggy sets off to woo Miss Mouse. But the party gets interrupted by the Cat and the Kittens. Oh, no! Direct download: A_Frog_Went_A_Courtin.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 10:21 AM Comments[0] |
Fri, 27 February 2009 ![]() The Instructiphone by Caroline Wells is a fun story told in poem about an invention that a boy wants to make. His idea? He wants to make a machine that you can insert books into and it will put all of the information into your head by listening to the device. Recording time: 2 min., 45 sec. Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 February 2009 The New Vestments by Edward Lear is an poem about a man who dresses himself in absurd, ridiculous clothing! Very funny. Sure to have boys laughing. Recording time: 2 min., 40 sec.
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Fri, 6 February 2009 The Duel, or The Calico Cat and the Gingham Dog, by Eugene Field is a popular children's poem turned into story. Eugene Field also was the author of Wynken, Blynken and Nod, also recorded and available. Recorded time: 1 min., 54 sec. Comments[0] |
Sun, 18 January 2009 ![]() "The Moon" from "A Child's Garden of Verses" read by Sharon Johnson. The Moon Comments[0] |
Sun, 11 January 2009 ![]() The Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter tells the tale of Peter's cousins who go off to eat lettuces, fall sleep from the "soporific" effects of the lettuce . . . and . . . just barely escape becoming mean Mr. McGregor's supper! Read by Sheri Hird. Recording time: 7 min., 43 sec. Direct download: The_Tale_of_the_Flopsy_Bunnies.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 9:00 AM Comments[0] |
Thu, 18 December 2008 ![]() Volunteers are sought for Winter and Spring podcast recordings. Are you interested in being a reader? Volunteering is easy and fun. You can sign up for as little as a half-hour of time. Many great stories are just waiting to be read . . . won't you read one? If you are interested please pick up an application/information form at the circ desk or e-mail Michelle at mgurung@selco.info. Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 3:30 PM Comments[0] |
Tue, 16 December 2008 ![]() Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus is the reply letter printed in The New York Sun to Virginia, who had written a letter to the editor asking if Santa Claus really exists. Ready by Tristyn and her grandmother, Terry Olson. Recording time: 3 min., 38 sec. Comments[0] |
Mon, 15 December 2008 The Velveteen Rabbit, Or, How Toys Become Real by Margery Williams is about a Velveteen Rabbit who is given to a boy for a Christmas present. The rabbit learns that if he is loved enough by the boy he will become a real rabbit. The Velveteen Rabbit is an award-winning beloved classic children's story. Read by Bev Leonard. Recording time: 22 min., 06 sec. Direct download: The_Velveteen_Rabbit.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 10:49 AM Comments[0] |
Fri, 5 December 2008 ![]() 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is a classic poem by Clement C. Moore. Treasured for many generations, it is possibly the most well-known poem about Santa and his eight reindeer. Can you name all eight reindeer? Read by Randy Erdman, Mayor of the City of Albert Lea. Recording time: 3 min., 04 sec. Direct download: Twas_the_Night_before_Xmas.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 1:01 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 18 November 2008 ![]() "My Shadow" from a Child's Garden of Verses read by Sharon Johnson. I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, Comments[0] |
Sun, 16 November 2008 ![]() "My Bed is a Boat" from A Child's Garden of Verses read by Sharon Johnson. My bed is like a little boat;Nurse helps me in when I embark; She girds me in my sailor's coat And starts me in the dark. At night I go on board and say Good-night to all my friends on shore; I shut my eyes and sail away And see and hear no more. And sometimes things to bed I take, As prudent sailors have to do; Perhaps a slice of wedding-cake, Perhaps a toy or two. All night across the dark we steer; But when the day returns at last, Safe in my room beside the pier, I find my vessel fast. Direct download: CGV_-_My_Bed_is_a_Boat.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 12:01 PM Comments[0] |
Wed, 5 November 2008 Bed in Summer is from Robert Louis Stevenson's "A Child's Garden of Verses". Read by Sharon Johnson. Told from the perspective of a child who does not think it is time to go to bed while the sun still shines bright.Bed in Summer Comments[0] |
Thu, 23 October 2008 ![]() Willie Mouse sets off to find the moon. Do you know? Because! It's made of green cheese! He meets many other woodland animals on his journey. . .but be careful, Willie! Will he make it to the moon? And how do you think he'll get back home? Read by Jamie and Darrel Hauer. Recording time: 4 min., 32 sec. Direct download: WIllie_Mouse_Goes_On_a_Journey_to_the_Moon.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 9:40 AM Comments[0] |
Thu, 2 October 2008 ![]() Enjoy the classic fairy tale of The Three Little Pigs - but with a happily-ever-after ending. Read by Alan Anderson. Do you think the big bad wolf will catch the three little pigs? Not by the hair of their chinny-chin-chin! Recording time: 5 min., 21 sec. Comments[0] |
Mon, 22 September 2008 ![]() Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling tells the story about the young mongoose, Rikki Tikki Tavi. He is adopted by a family in India and befriended by a young boy. Rikki Tikki Tavi rescues the family from the cobras, Nag and Nagiana. A heroic tale told from the perspective of the animals in a typical Indian garden. A great story for older kids.This story is read by Rick Mammel. Recording time: 35 min. Comments[0] |
Thu, 18 September 2008 ![]() Wynken, Blynken and Nod by Eugene Fields is a favorite bedtime poem about three children who set off to sail the skies in a wooden shoe. Enjoy listening to this poem as read by Cindy Fjermestad. Recording time: 1 min., 53 sec. Comments[0] |
Mon, 15 September 2008 Listen in and hear about the upcoming events and activities at the library for this fall.Comments[0] |
Thu, 11 September 2008 The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear is read by Nancy Hockenberry. This great poem is about a cat who falls in love with an owl. How silly and fun is that?! Kids will be sure to laugh and adults will enjoy remembering this great classic. Recording time: 0 hrs., 2 mins. Comments[0] |
Wed, 27 August 2008 ![]() Enjoy listening to the classic fairy tale as read by Terry Olson and her granddaughter, Tristyn. Little Red Riding Hood goes to visit her sick grandmother and bring her treats. But who does she meet along the way? . . .The big, bad wolf! (But watch out! This fairy tale ends in the classic manner and does not have a happily-ever-after.) Recording time: 4 min., 19 sec. Direct download: Little_Red_Riding_Hood.mp3 Category: Childrens Classic Stories -- posted at: 8:30 AM Comments[0] |
Wed, 20 August 2008 ![]() The Quangle Wangle's Hat is an absurd, delightful tongue-twister of a story that will remind many listeners of Dr. Seuss. Sure to make listeners giggles as you try to imagine just what a Quangle Wangle must look like! Read by Sheri Hird. Recording time: 2 min., 45 sec. Comments[1] |
Tue, 19 August 2008 ![]() Little Red Hen is an old English folktale retold by Florence Williams. Little Red Hen finds some wheat. Who will help her plant it? No one! Not the cat, or the pig, or the rat! A lot of hard work until it is ready to harvest. But will anyone anywhere help? No! Who do you think will get to eat the bread that is made from the wheat? This is a fun story about helping. This classic English folk tale is read by Carolyn Smith. Recording time: 10 min., 13 sec. Comments[0] |
Wed, 13 August 2008 ![]() School is almost here...hurry in for summer fun! Great books, movies and music for kids! Listen to a fun song by Grammy-winning singer and storyteller Bill Harley singing "@ your library"! Recording time: 3 min., 19 sec. At Your Library by Bill Harley2005 Round River Records, used with permission www.billharley.com Comments[0] |
Tue, 5 August 2008 ![]() Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter is about Benjamin who goes to visit his relatives. He finds Peter and the two of them go off on an adventure and get themselves into big, BIG trouble! What naughty rabbits! This tale is read by Bev Leonard. Recording time: 6 min., 48 sec. Comments[0] |
Mon, 28 July 2008 ![]() Mother Goose is a favorite with every child. Who can forget Humpty Dumpty who sat on the wall? Or, the Cat and the Fiddle? These nursery rhymes are read by Lenore Fries. Recording time: 4 min., 44 sec. Comments[0] |
Thu, 24 July 2008 ![]() Enjoy listening to the classic fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack and his mother are so poor they must sell their cow at market. But Jack is fooled into buying magic beans. But what luck! The beans are really magic! What do you think will happen next? This story is read by Merissa Kittleson. Recording time: 12 min., 7 sec. Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 July 2008 ![]() The Three Little Bears by Joseph Jacobs features no Goldilocks, but a little old woman! Listen to Maria DeGennero tell this funny tale of the naughty, old woman who gets into mischief at the house of the three little bears. Recording time: 7 min., 35 sec. Comments[0] |
Thu, 17 July 2008 Raggedy Ann Learns a Lesson by Johnny Gruelle was read by Staci Waltman. Raggedy and the other dolls decide to go on an adventure but get themselves into trouble! What do you think they'll learn?Recording time: 8 min., 53 sec. Comments[0] |
Wed, 9 July 2008 ![]() Listen to "The Duck and the Kangaroo" by Edward Lear as read by Maria DeGennero. A fun, silly poem about a duck and a kangaroo who set out to see the world together. Comments[0] |
Tue, 8 July 2008 Listen to Lewis Carroll's classic poem "Jabberwocky" read by Richard Mammel. Enjoy the absurd words. What do you think they mean? Comments[0] |
Thu, 3 July 2008 ![]() Listen to the story about Jemima Puddle-duck, a determined, but not-so-smart duck who wants to lay her own eggs and hatch them. This charming tale is read by volunteer Gail Batt. (Introduction music is Rogg Maddeford Piano Duo's"Song for Madeleine.") This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 License. Comments[0] |








The traditional Beauty and the Beast begins with Beauty and her two sisters asking their father to bring something back for them on a trip. Beauty asks her father for a rose, while her two sisters ask for extravagant gifts and money. The father plucks a rose from Beast's garden and this is how Beauty comes to know the beast when she switches places with her father who the beast would have imprisoned for stealing his rose.






The Velveteen Rabbit, Or, How Toys Become Real by Margery Williams is about a Velveteen Rabbit who is given to a boy for a Christmas present. The rabbit learns that if he is loved enough by the boy he will become a real rabbit. 


Bed in Summer is from Robert Louis Stevenson's "A Child's Garden of Verses". Read by Sharon Johnson. Told from the perspective of a child who does not think it is time to go to bed while the sun still shines bright.



Listen in and hear about the upcoming events and activities at the library for this fall.
The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear is read by Nancy Hockenberry. This great poem is about a cat who falls in love with an owl. How silly and fun is that?! Kids will be sure to laugh and adults will enjoy remembering this great classic. 







Raggedy Ann Learns a Lesson by Johnny Gruelle was read by Staci Waltman. Raggedy and the other dolls decide to go on an adventure but get themselves into trouble! What do you think they'll learn?
Listen to Lewis Carroll's classic poem "Jabberwocky" read by Richard Mammel. Enjoy the absurd words. What do you think they mean? 