The Bookmarked Podcast (Paul Kolker)

What happens when a little girl eats too many pink cupcakes in one evening? Well, let's just say she'll be pretty in pink...

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A short but sweet reading of this classic "goodnight" book that will hopefully help your little ones to wind down and conk out for the night. Goodnight room, goodnight moon!

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Little Morris McGurk has big dreams for the lot behind ol' Sneelock's Store - it could be the world's greatest Circus, and he's sure Sneelock won't mind.

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If I Ran the Circus

Who'd a thunk that trying something new would be so difficult? But maybe just one bit of green eggs and ham will do the trick...

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Green Eggs and Ham

Have you ever wondered how a whole band makes it to perform at the show on time?  Well, wonder no more!  It's all thanks to the magic (and horn-honking-musical-ability) of Dan, the Taxi Man.

Get ready to "sing" along and make some goofy musical noises for each and every instrument in this fun read by Eric Ode, with the colorful illustrations of Kent Culotta.  

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Dan, the Taxi Man

Can little Nancy make the rest of her family as fancy as Nancy? To make that happen, she's going to have to take a chance-y. Follow along as this precocious little girl gets her family to step up their attire for a night out on the town.

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Fancy Nancy

Are you a Star-Belly or a Plain-Belly Sneetch? Is it better to be one than the other? Find out what happens when every Sneetch wants to be something they're not...

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We all know that little girls believe in Unicorns, but what do Unicorns believe in? Find out, in this fun story about believing...

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Uni the Unicorn

In these two fun stories, our Littlest Listeners get to practice two of the most important words with the help of the animal kingdom! Come join in the fun of saying "Mama" and "Dada!"

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A pup in a cup? A house on a mouse? In this classic Dr. Seuss beginner book, just about anything's possible - as long as it rhymes. Just watch out for kids hopping on pop!

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In Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, your little construction (or destruction?) worker can tell all of these big machines "Goodnight" - and hopefully your child winds down a little more in the process. Happy reading...and sleeping!

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When a cap peddler decides to nap under a tree, he wakes up to find all of his caps have been stolen...by monkeys!  See how he deals with their monkey business in this classic children's book.

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Caps for Sale

How many thinks can you Thinkers think well? Just try thinking up a small horse on a shell...

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Oh, the Thinks You Can Think

Anyone hungry for some pasta?  How about an infinite supply of it?   Well, if you're not ready for noodles overflowing the pages, then you might not want to dive into this classic Caldecott Medal Winner!

Find out what happens when Strega Nona, the Grandma Witch of Calabria, leaves her magic pasta pot in the hands of the careless Big Anthony.  When things go awry, can Big Anthony clean up his mess?  This is truly Mission: In Pasta Bowl.

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Strega Nona

You've heard about Hogwarts for Wizards, but where do dragons learn how to dragon their best?  Well, let's find out with Zog the dragon, as he goes through years of training in dragon school.  Will he become everything he hopes to be?  Or will someone help him find his true calling along the way?  Find out, in this fun-filled, rhyming episode!

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A Gold Star for Zog

It's Springtime for the Berenstain Bears, which means one thing - time for a yard sale! Everybody has to get rid of something...or do they? Find out in today's episode!

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Join Horton as he fights to save the tiny Whos down in Who-ville on a small speck of dust. He's fighting to save them because after all, a person's a person no matter how small!

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Who knew so many creatures inhabited every nook and cranny of your house? Discover them all in this wild and wacky Dr. Seuss classic!

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There's a Wocket in my Pocket

What happens when a not-so-good little bunny has to spend the day with his even worse little cousin? We find out in this classic beginner book!

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The Very Bad Bunny

Who's ready to go owling? Join us for this Caldecott-Medal-Winning children's book, Owl Moon!

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Owl Moon

Join the Cat in the Hat on another fun adventure, this time as he guides us through our solar system in the wobble-dy-wordy way that only a Dr. Seuss Library book can!   Learn about the planets, the sun, and the moon - it's not a lesson you'll be forgetting soon!

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There's No Place Like Space!

When Rabbit gets a new rug from the Flora Floor Store, will he be generous and share it with his friends? Or will he push them away to keep his shiny new rug shiny and new?

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Rabbit's New Rug

In this book, one little kid tries to figure out if there's any creature his mom wouldn't love. She assures him that she'd love him whether he was a swamp creature or a green alien!

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Enjoy B.J. Novak's goofy children's book, The Book With No Pictures, a book that makes parents - or podcasters - say silly things!

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Dragons love tacos! But what happens when they eat spicy salsa with them? Find out, in this instant classic!

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In this fun little children's book, find out what happens when Mali More pays more attention to her gifts than to the people giving them. A great lesson for kids - and healthy reminder for all of us - to focus on what's most important.

This was a fun one to read, and I'm so glad a friend of mine recommended (and shipped it) to me. Enjoy!

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Happy Birthday Mali More

Little Blue Truck helps his farm animal friends, sharing some of his bravery with them in the midst of a storm. Enjoy this fun nighttime entry into the Little Blue Truck series!

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What happens when George gets a little too curious and eats a delicious-looking puzzle piece?  He may just have to take a trip to the doctor...

Enjoy this fun new episode, and if you happen to have pets at home, you can probably relate to this episode a little too well.  

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Curious George Goes to the Hospital

What happens when Mercy Watson, that loveable pig-in-a blanket, gets her owners into a pickle? Will she be able to save their bacon? Find out in this longer-than-usual episode featuring chapters for slightly older readers.

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue

In the 50th Anniversary edition of this Berenstain Bears classic, follow along with Papa Bear and Small Bear as they hunt for honey by following one tiny bee from tree to tree...

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In this classic 1989 children's book by A. Wolf (and Jon Scieszka), we find out the Big Bad Wolf's side of the story. Maybe he had a good reason for blowing down the Pigs' houses?

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Another fun "Good Night" story, this time for Mama's cute little son, Stinky Face! Watch this child's imagination carry him off to a far away island right before bedtime.

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Everyone knows the book "Everybody Poops," but did you know that Dinosaurs poop too? And sometimes they poop whole planets - which I supposed would make them gas giants. But this wild and crazy adventure teaches a valuable lesson: If you don't eat your meals when your mommy tells you too, you might get lost in space.

DISCLAIMER: This story uses the word "butt" one time in the book. So for our extra tiny Li'l Listeners - or for parents who just aren't a fan of that word - this word shows up at the 5 minute and 28 second mark. Feel free to skip a few seconds around there.

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The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet

In this epic story of the ancient legend, we learn how three of the greatest warriors of all time - Rock, Paper, and Scissors - first began to fight.

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What happens when the Panda protagonist doesn't have a problem for the narrator to help solve?  Will the story turn on...the narrator himself?   Find out, in this funny children's book by Deborah Underwood!

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The Panda Problem

With five short stories in all, we get a glimpse into the friendship between Frog and Toad. Whether it's helping each other clean the house or telling scary stories, you'll come to love these two amphibious pals.

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Another fun adventure with Little Blue! Enjoy this series by Alice Shertle, brought to life through the voice talents of a long time actor and improviser.

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• Little Blue Truck Leads the Way board book: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry: 9780544568051: Amazon.com: Books — Little Blue Truck Leads the Way board book

Follow along with another Berenstain Bears book, this time with Papa Bear teaching his son how to sled, skate, and ski on Christmas Day!

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The Bears' Christmas

Join the Berenstain Bears as they go on a trip to the beach! Watch as Papa Bear tries to teach Small Bear all the things to be careful of near the water...

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What happens when all the letters of the alphabet try to climb the coconut tree? Let's just say it ends with a BOOM, BOOM!

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We've all experienced it:  lying in bed and you just can't fall asleep.  It can seem like our feet are full of fireworks or our head's full of fizz, just like for Tiny Mouse.  The key to conking out quickly?  Get the right advice from the right family member, especially if it comes in the form of a song!

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Bedtime for Tiny Mouse

Being a new sibling is tough, unless you have a helpful older brother to fill you in on life.  Listen as Aaron imparts his big-brotherly wisdom to his newborn sister, Mandy!

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Listen in to this fun episode about a certain hippopotamus, who hiccupped quite-a-lotamus! With it's goofy word-play and rhyme scheme, this colorful little book is super fun for young children. Will the Hiccupotamus overcome his hiccups? Or will the rest of the animals just have to keep dealing with him? Find out, in this fun book by Aaron Zenz!

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The HICCUPotamus

Sure, it seems like Giraffes have it all figured out, but have you ever considered how self-conscious they might be about the length of their necks?  Well, it can be a real problem...

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Giraffe Problems

When a little llama in his red pajamas tries to go to sleep without mama, a whole lot of drama unfolds. A goodnight story that will remind your little one that mama is always nearby.

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In this classic My First Reader book, your child will get to practice multiple skills, from learning their colors to identifying a variety of animals. And if you order your own copy below, there are even more reading activities to do inside with your little reader.

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Bet you never thought you could learn so much about one donkey, but this is no ordinary donkey. He's the Wonky Donkey!

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What happens when one kid wants to sleep in, but his neighbors keep making noise? Will he sleep through it? Find out, in this classic Dr. Seuss book!

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I Am Not Going to Get Up Today

Dr. Seuss's classic Tongue Twister for Super Children. So buckle up and get ready to come along for a wild ride of tongue-twistery word play!

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A curious little jungle monkey's whole life changes when he puts on a new friend's yellow hat. Find out what mischief this little creature gets into when he discovers the big city!

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Once you're finished winkin', and blinkin', and nodding off to sleep, what do Winken, Blinken, and Nod do? Follow them, on a crazy adventure of dreamlike proportions!

And again, a special Happy Birthday shout-out to McKenzie on her 10th birthday! I hope it's an abundantly blessed one!

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Winken, Blinken, and Nod

When Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese Cat, thinks he's a Chihuahua, an adventure of epic proportions bee-gins...

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Skippyjon Jones

In this classic story about telling the truth, Brother and Sister Bear have to learn the impact that "making up a whopper" can have on your family...but it's never too late to learn to tell the truth!

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The Berenstain Bears and The Truth

In this instant classic, your little reader will be left wondering why our little astronaut friend just can't seem to find life on Mars when it's right under his nose! Enjoy this fun-filled page-turner, and be sure to get your own copy to follow along!

We've all heard Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, but what do all those big trucks and cranes do during the day?  They probably build things, sure.  But what about when they have to clear the way for something new?  Well that's what happens in today's story, Construction Site Mission:  Demolition!

So get ready for a lot of crazy explosion and wrecking ball sound effects.  And maybe adjust the volume down a notch if you need to. :)

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Construction Site Mission: Demolition!

When Pete the Cat has an especially sad day, will the COOL, BLUE, MAGIC sunglasses help him turn it around?  Check out this latest episode to find out!

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Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

What are those dogs up to? Find out with each turn of the page as these dogs work, play, swim, jump, sleep, and drive. Watch them go!

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In this fun little book, Petey Possum tries to be so many other animals. But what about just being...himself?

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Awesome Possum-bilities

A classic children's story and winner of The Caldecott Medal, Where the Wild Things Are takes your little wild thing on an adventure over an ocean and through a year and a week and a day to where the wild things are.

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When a circus ship sinks in the ocean and the animals wash ashore, will a sleepy little town welcome them - and will they have to work for the circus anymore?   Find out, in this fun rhyming read by Chris Van Dusen.

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This Egg-cellent adventure cracks open at just the moment our hero does. Follow along as the baby bird goes from animal to animal and almost finds himself in real trouble as he searches for his mother!

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What happens if you give a furry little rodent a cookie? Well, probably a little more than you bargained for....

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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Elmer is the life of the party among his herd of elephants, but does he stand out too much, he wonders?  Maybe it'd be better if he just tried to blend in a little more.  Let's see which way works best - both for himself and his herd!

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Elmer by David McKee

Dive back into the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss with this classic children's story, narrated and brought to life by a longtime actor and improviser. Fun for the whole family!

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• Get your own copy of The Cat in the Hat — Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process!

When Duck tries to join the clubs of Lion, Snake, and Elephant, will his application be approved?

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Can I Join Your Club?

Have you ever wondered what a Good Good Father is like? Find out, in this wonderful little book by Chris Tomlin!

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Good Good Father for Little Ones

When a little baby is born with a mustache, will it reveal him to be a good-guy...or a bad-guy?

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Mustache Baby

Dive into Carol Diggory Shields' tall tale in a tiny world as bugs go to a contest to find out who will win the honor of being the Bugliest Bug.

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In this classic Berenstain Bears book, find out what happens when the little Bears sneak out of the house and into the woods...

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One fish or two? Red fish or blue? Find out how many different fish there are and how many funny things happen in this classic Dr. Seuss children's book!

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When a little train filled with toys and food for the children on the other side of the mountain breaks down, who will help them? Is there one engine that could?

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The Little Engine that Could

When one little rabbit decides to break the rules, he finds himself in the dangerous territory of Mr. McGregor's garden. This classic children's story by Beatrix Potter will draw your child into the perils of the animal kingdom - and teach them to listen to their mother along the way!

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Grover is scared about the monster at the end of this book, so don't turn anymore pages, please!

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The Monster at the End of this Book

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Papa Bear has a surprise for Little Bear - a brand new bike! But Little Bear can't ride it until he learns some lessons....

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The Bike Lesson

Can the city of Megalopolis survive an attack from Rodzilla? Find out in this fun children's book!

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RODZILLA

Moose, Fox, Chicken, and Bear all want to go on an adventure, but where will they go? The moon? Africa? Find out in this fun book about getting out of your comfort zone.

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the BIG Adventure

When Gerald the Giraffe shows up at the Jungle Dance, will his lanky legs help or hurt his performance? Find out in this fun book!

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Giraffes Can't Dance

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A funny story about a little T. Rex's first day of school...and a lesson about respecting other kid's boundaries (by not eating them).

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Turn that frown upside down! At least, that's what the Pout-Pout Fish needs to do. Here's hoping he can cheer up!

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Join a tiny little teddy bear as he goes in search of his lost button. Here's hoping he finds it - and maybe a friend along the way!

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Ever had a terrible day?  What about a horrible one?  We've all been there:  no matter how hard we try, nothing seems to go right at all.  Well, in today's episode, Alexander has everything go wrong, turning his day into a terrible, horrible, no good...well, you get the idea. :)

Here's hoping you're having a better day than Alexander!

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Enjoy an animated reading of Little Blue Truck by Alice Shertle, brought to life by the voice acting of Paul Kolker.

Yertle the Turtle was king of the pond, but that wasn't enough for him. Who will he step on to rise to the top? How will the other turtles respond? Find out in this classic Dr. Seuss children's book!

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What happens when a box of overworked crayons decide they've had enough?  Sounds like they're going on strike - and they've given their owner written notice.  Check it all out in this episode's fun story!

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The Day the Crayons Quit

Ever wondered where Jet Planes go to rest after a long day of flying in the sky? Do they unwind like you and me, and tell each other bedtime stories? Find out in this fun, new bedtime story by Brianna Caplan Sayres!

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