The Runaway Pancake!

This beautiful story set in the empire of China was actually written by the famous Danish children's writer Hans Christian Andersen. It first appeared in a book in 1843- and that's a very long time ago indeed! Some people say that the story was about a young lady Andersen had fal ...  Show more

We are back with this gorgeous classic tale with a twist. Well, I say with a twist but it may have been the later version of this tale that had a twist, as this is probably the original version of the story, originating in England in the 19th Century! We will all know the version ...  Show more

Ralphy the raccoon is so hungry, but the school dumpsters are empty!! Where will he get delicious snack cakes and PB&J sandwiches to satisfy his cravings??  Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @sto ...  Show more

Today's episode is about the Kallikantzaroi…also known as the New Years Goblins. They spent most of the year underground but they were allowed on the surface only twelve days, between Christmas and the Epiphany on January Sixth, also known as the twelve days of Christmas. Listen ...  Show more

If you give a pig a pancake, she’s going to ask you for maple syrup…and that’s only the beginning! Available on Scholastic.com or Amazon.com. Check out our summer and back to school books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com. 

Today's story is an adaptation of a classic Aesop Fabel about two cats on the prowl for snacks. Listen along as our two tubby cats, Misty and Tiger, try to find the fairest way to split a cake between them.  Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story ...  Show more