FirefliesGLOW, a storytelling podcast

The Saturdays: Chapter 2

The Saturdays is the first installment of Enright's Melendy Quartet, an engaging and warm series about the close-knit Melendy family and their surprising adventures.  This is Chapter 1 where we meet the Melendy children and are introduced to their clubhouse and the idea they came up to pool their allowances and take turns having adventures in pre-World War II New York City.  Hold on - The first adventure begins with Chapter #2 and you are not going to want to miss it!  This is the first of four books.

The Saturdays: Chapter 1 by Elizabeth Enright

We invite you to listen to this classic poem written by Ernest Lawrence Thayer to find out why there was "no joy in Mudville". Download a free Reader's Theatre script of Casey at the Bat and put on a play at home!  It's easy and fun.   Don't forget the tickets! Script available at FirefliesBlog.com    

Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer

Our newest Fireflies Glow children’s tale is based on another classic storybook. It’s a family adventure involving a fierce tornado and a not-so-fierce dog by the same name. Tornado, by Betsy Byars, perfect for children’s bedtime or car trip listening. Next on Fireflies Glow.

Tornado

Fireflies Glow presents Part 3 of the legendary tale of a boy who refused to grow up – Peter Pan, of course. Last time, Peter and Tinkerbell visited the children’s nursery while their parents were next door at a party. Peter taught them to fly, to their great delight, and invited them to travel with him to Neverland. At first, the children said no. And then…well, you’ll just have to listen. Join us for our next Fireflies Glow.

Peter Pan [Part 3]

Fireflies Glow presents Part 2 of the legendary tale of a boy who refused to grow up – Peter Pan, of course. Last time, we met the Darling family including the children – Wendy, John and Michael. And let’s not forget their faithful companion Nana, the dog. As Part 2 begins, Mr. & Mrs. Darling are at a neighbor’s house and the children are peacefully asleep in the nursery, Liza, the household help, is downstairs in the kitchen. Then something quite amazing happens. Join us for our next Fireflies Glow.

Peter Pan [Part 2]

Our newest edition of Fireflies Glow is the legendary tale of a boy who refused to grow up. A lad of adventure including run-ins with a famous pirate captain named Hook. A youth who lived with friends in the mysterious caves of a beautiful island known as Neverland. His magical story begins on the this episode of Fireflies Glow.

Peter Pan [Part 1]

"My three siblings and I grew up with an unusually large number of pets. They included an owl, a squirrel, a toad, a snake and half a dozen more. Maybe I should explain – most were imaginary, given to us by a grandparent who loved storytelling and here is Chapter 1.

The Adventures of Sammy Squirrel & Tommy Toad

Our newest edition of Fireflies Glow is the tale of a fine feathered friend known as The Ugly Duckling, one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous stories. You’ll meet a little duck who was disliked and mistreated by all the barnyard animals until they discovered who he really was.

The Ugly Duckling

Casey at the Bat

What else can be said about the fabulous Ferdinand? Published more than 50 years ago (and one of the bestselling children's books of all time), this simple story of peace and contentment has withstood the test of many generations. Ferdinand is a little bull who much prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree-- just smelling the flowers--to jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. This cow is no coward--he simply has his pacifist priorities clear. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow, until the day he meets with the wrong end of a bee. In a show of bovine irony, the one day Ferdinand is most definitely not sitting quietly under the cork tree (due to a frightful sting), is the selfsame day that five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid. Ferdinand's day in the arena gives readers not only an education in the historical tradition of bullfighting, but also a lesson in nonviolent tranquility.

The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf

Here comes the suspenseful conclusion of the Velveteen Rabbit. What will happen to our rabbit friend who is stuck in a trash bag out back of the garden with throw-away items set to be burned in the morning? The final episode of a Chasing Fireflies classic storybook reading is ready for your enjoyment.

The Velveteen Rabbit - #3

Gather ‘round for part two of the adventures of the Velveteen Rabbit, written by Margery Williams. Last time, we found out how a velvety stuffed rabbit became real because of the love of a little boy. They had great fun together until, here in part two, something unexpected happens that is a big problem for these two friends. 

The Velveteen Rabbit - #2

"What is Real?" asked the Rabbit one day.  "Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?" "Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse, "It's a thing that happens to you.  When a child loves you for a long, long, time, not just ot pay with, but REALLY loves you, then you become REAL."

The Velveteen Rabbit - #1

Author: Lisa Wheeler Illustrator:  Jerry Pinkney Lonely Hannah is delighted to discover a warm black boot as she gathers kindling in the forest. A poor woman, she doesn't have proper shoes on her cold feet. "Glory be! I only wish I had your mate," she says to the boot, and the next morning, to her great surprise, there is not just one boot but two sitting by her bed! More wishes bring even better gifts—but the best is still to come: A visitor arrives at her door—a man with a big white beard, wearing a red suit and only one boot. Who could this magical visitor be? Santa Claus, of course! And he has one more surprise in store for Hannah: She wakes up the next morning to find a new puppy waiting for her!

The Christmas Boot

Join us as we share some of our favorite read aloud stories. These stories are for young children 2 years and above; as well as the young at heart. Who doesn't love a good story? Subscribe to storytelling podcasts + listen in the car = quiet and peace. (At least, that's our goal...) Enjoy!

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