This tale flips the traditional "boy meets girl" fairy-tale narrative by introducing a strong-willed nature loving girl who puts her own desires and beliefs ahead of those of a young man she meets in the woods.The child of a rural family doctor in Maine, Sarah Orne Jewett was writing short stories professionally from age 18. Most of her work was purchased by The Atlantic magazine, with the glaring exception of "The White Heron." The story went of the become the title piece of her first book and her most popular story.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Sleeping Beauty has been told many ways and was made into an animated movie by Walt Disney. The original story by the brothers Grimm was actually titled "Little Brier Rose" which is also the name of the princess who fell asleep.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This story isn't really a story. It's a poem. What makes it's both unique and fun is that every word has just one syllable.Why don't you read along:The black cat satIn the fat man’s hat;“Oh, dear!” the fat man said.“May the great gray batCatch the bad black catWho has left me no hatFor my head!”The big brown bearTried to curl his hairTo go to the Fair so gay.But he looked such a frightThat his aunt took flight,And he cried till night, they say.A pale pink pig,In a large blond wig,Danced a wild, wild jigOn the lea;But a rude old goat,In a sky-blue coat,Said, “You’re nought but a shoat, tee hee!”A poor old KingSold his gay gold ringFor to buy his old wife some cream;But the cat lapped it upWith a sip and a sup,And his tears ran down in a stream.A large red cowTried to make a bow,But did not know how,They say.For her legs got mixed,And her horns got fixed,And her tail would getIn her way.A boy named SamHad a fat pet ram,And gave him some jamFor his tea;But the fat pet ramTried to butt poor Sam,Till he had to turnAnd flee.A girl named JaneHad a sad, bad painIn the place where she woreHer belt;She mopped and she mowed,And she screamed aloud,Just to show the crowdHow she felt.A sad, thin apeBought some wide white tapeTo trim a new capeFor his niece;But a bold buff calf,With a loud, rude laugh,Bit off one whole halfFor his geese.A pert, proud henLaid an egg, and thenSaid “Cluck!” and “cluck!” and“cluck!”Said the cock, “Had I knownYou would take that tone,I would have wooed noneBut a duck!”Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes when we look at others, we see our own imperfection magnified and think less of ourselves. However, while we we all have flaws and problems, its is how we treat others that really matters.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone and everything has a purpose. In this story a Newfoundland shows his talent when it's needed mostHeya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes kids can be a little too rough with their toys, but have you ever wondered how the toys feel about being tossed around. This is a story about how one doll felt about the abuse she received from her little girl's brother.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most famous stories of all time is about a boy who disobeys his mother and trades the family cow for a few beans.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even though the Readastorus is a huge mythical story telling dinosaur, he still cares about all the creatures in the world just as this little girl learned to do in this wonderful story by an unknown author.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we get older we want to do new things and that's just what happened with the donkey, dog, cat, and Rooster in this wonderful old story from the Brothers Grimm.Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the final episode of our reading of one of the most famous books of children's verse by the author of "Winnie the Pooh."Heya grownups! It’s me, the Readastorus! I looove sharing stories to your awesome kids—but guess what? My very good friend Don (he’s not a dinosaur, but he’s still pretty cool) has a story podcast just for YOU!It’s called LitReading—and it’s full of amazing old-timey tales by famous human writer-folks! Spooky ones! Funny ones! Think bedtime stories… for grown up kids!So when the kids are all tucked in—or running around in circles—search for LitReading wherever you find podcasts. Tell Don I sent ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.