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Victoria Pellegrino aka Mama V reads children's stories in a dynamic story-telling style that's sure to catch and keep your child's attention. Whether you're in the car with a bored child or at home, exhausted at bedtime, a story read by Mama V is only a push play away. The stories read on this show are a mix of brand new stories as well as retellings of fairy tales and other children's classics. Let Mama V be the other voice that reads stories to your children.
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you again! On this episode I'm reading Shirley Murley and Clever Trevor written by Su Morley. I've featured another story of Su's on the show before which is called Shirley Murley - LISTEN HERE. In our follow-up story today, we are introduced to Shirley's loyal friend - Clever T…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I'm so excited to read to you today! Today, I'm reading The Adventures of Super Techno: Anything is Possible! written by Richard Smith. In this story we meet Super Techno, or Techno as his friends call him. Techno is a simple robot who has a dream of becoming a Comedian. Techno isn't sure if he has what …
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Hello and welcome back to he show! I'm so excited to welcome back the What If Kid back to the show. This time I'm reading Carnival Chaos. The What If Kid Series written by Nicole Drinkwater. I've featured other stories from the What if Kid Series including: The What If Kid - First Day of School - LISTEN HERE Bedtime Worries - LISTEN HERE In Carniva…
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Well hello and welcome back to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you again. On this episode I'm reading The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee written by Lisa Cortez. In this book we meet two best friends: Marie and LeeLee. The girls meet through their older siblings and become besties. Their childhood adventures range from jumping in t…
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Let's talk about love today and lets do that wth a story called Our Hearts written by Kathleen Davis. I the author's words: "Discover the magic of love and connection in "Our Hearts," a touching rhyming children's book that celebrates the enduring power of love. Through beautiful verses and charming illustrations, young readers will learn the simpl…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I'm so excited to read to you again! Today I'm reading The Adventures of Lady Mouse and Wolfy - Beach Day Bother written by Kayleigh Smith. Lady Mouse and Wolfy need to make sure they get to the train station on time so that they can go to the beach. They make their train, get to the beach and decide to …
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you today! In this episode I'm reading Sara and Mario's Pizza Quest Through Italy - Sock Crew Adventures written by Raquel Bonassisa. Join Sara and her very unique friend Mario as they explore Italy and gather all of the finest ingredients to make the most delicious pizza. As yo…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. Today's story is for our youngest listeners as well as cat lovers of all ages. In this episode I'm reading Luna The Cat's Intriguing Tales: The Chase written by Jay Walternash. This delightful rhyming book will have young readers and listeners hooked from the very first page! When something mysterious an…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V Podcast. I'm so excited to read to you today. In this episode I'm reading Leo the Lionhearted Cat written by Adrita Goswami. In this story we meet Leo the cat. Leo has big dreams of becoming a lion. He shares his dreams with his parents and his parents are not convinced that its possible because Leo is a …
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you today! Today I'm giving you a quick sample of a chapter book called JJ and Frijolito written by Victoria Cepeda. In this episode we join JJ and his Mom, Mrs V, on their way to JJ's school. JJ, usually quiet, opens up about his wish to be seen as just like the other kids - an…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I'm very excited to read to you again! We have a bedtime story today called Bedtime Worries written by Nicole Drinkwater. This is the second book from the What if Kid series and I've read the first book The What If Kid - First Day of School - LISTEN HERE on the show before. Make sure to CHECK IT OUT! In …
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I am so excited to read to you today!. In this episode I'm reading Marcus and Big Red's Super Truck Adventure written by Paula Banks. I've featured other stories written by Paula on the show before. These include Dream Big: Peyton's Hip Hop Adventure - LISTEN HERE and The Secret of the Christmas Clues: P…
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Hello there and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! In this episode I'm reading chapter 1 of Red the Dragon from Bruno's Friendship Chronicles Series written by Carole G. Barton. I featured a chapter from the Friendship Adventure book which is also part of the Bruno's Friendship Chronicle's series in THIS EPISODE - Have a Listen! For our episode tod…
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Hello there and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! Ok, let me ask you a question: have you ever felt worried about doing something new? Was it scary? Well sure it was! Our story today is exactly about that. The What If Kid - First Day of School written by Nicole Drinkwater is about a boy named Kale who is going to a new school. Kale has lots of wor…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you today! Now, here is a question for you: do you LOVE noodles? Well today's episode is about noodles, noodles and oh so many more noodles. In this episode I'm reading Noodles Noodles Everywhere: The Hysterical Story of One Spirited Child Who Finds the Courage to Face Dinnertim…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I am so excited to read to you again! Today I'm reading Alphabet Space written by Lashana Standard. This story is a very fun way for our younger listeners to learn the alphabet as throughout the story we get to visit different spaces, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. Grab your copy…
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Hello and Welcome! Today's story is one of a gentle hero - Pennygirl's Rescue written by Judy McGee. In this story we meet a lab mix dog named Pennygirl. Pennygirl is enjoying her life on a farm along with her siblings. All was well until Grandma Adeline fell and hurt her leg. Penny does what she can to get help for Grandma Adeline. As luck would h…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! Boy oh Boy do I have a story for you! In this episode I'm reading the Data Detective at the Carnival written by Chandra Donelson and Jordan Morrow. In this book a young detective named William goes on a special data detective assignment at the Carnival. William is joined by his problem solving data partn…
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Hello and welcome to the show! Today I'm reading Castle of Knots written by Sara H. Fowler. This is story that I personally relate to as a parent who had to brush out knots and tangles out of their child's hair. In the author's words: "When a beautiful young princess is trapped within a castle of knots---a mighty fortress covered in brambles, tangl…
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This week a very special cat named Sally Mitts is back on the show and this time its in the book Sally Mitts and the Land of Imagination written by Shain Stodt. Sally has been on the show before when I read Sally Mitts finds a Home. The Story of a Shy Shelter Kitten - LISTEN HERE. In our story today Sally drifts off into a nap, except it turns into…
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Welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you today! Today I'm reading Fly High Baby Dragon written by David Klochko. Momma Dragon has welcomed her new Baby Dragon to the world. While she is teaching the baby all things dragon she introduced Baby Dragon to flying. Baby Dragon is eager to learn to fly but has a hard time and is fe…
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Wizard School? Spells? Potions? Yes, please! All of these and a special pet dragon are available in Rago Gets a Pet Dragon written by Matilda Peter. In this magical story we meet Rago who gets a new pet dragon named Zalon. Since Rago attends a wizard school, Zalon needs to earn a magical badge. Zalon has a rough start to the journey by breaking thi…
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Episode 100! Today I'm reading Max's Life in Blue written by Caysie Harvey. In the author's words: " In this vividly illustrated story, children are introduced to the concept of colors through Max's unique perspective. The narrative is a gentle reminder that the world is a canvas of diverse colors, and while Max's world may be blue, it doesn't mean…
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What is it like to have a brand new puppy join your household? it's a lot of work. IN the book, Oh No, Riley written by Valerie Whetstone we meet s boy named Jake. Jake gets a puppy named Riley. Although it is an instant connection, Jake must learn what it takes to have a puppy and Riley has to learn what it's like to be a part of a family. Jake st…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I am so excited to read to you today! Today, for the first time ever, we have a bilingual book on the show called Ronda, la anaconda written by Andrea Olatunji. I am reading the English version for you, however, if you or someone you know is a Spanish speaker and reader, send them over to check out Ronda…
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Lets get mindful in Slow Down Sammy, written by Natasha Iregbu. In the author's words: "Meet Sammy, a shy little flower with a big worry about the upcoming flower contest. Sammy’s best friend, Amaya, a cheerful butterfly, notices something is wrong and comes to his side. Together, they embark on a heartwarming journey of mindfulness, discovering th…
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Hello and welcome! DOGFISH is back on the show. This time, it's DOGFISH and the Gift of Inclusion written by Rita Reed. In the Author's words: "TOGETHER, we are a beautiful song, each note is important, we ALL BELONG! Dogfish and friends receive an invitation to celebrate Wally the Whale Shark’s birthday in Mexico! But when Ollie goes missing, it’s…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you today! Today, I'm reading Charlie and Sophie's Great Escape written by Farial English. Charlie and Sophie are a pair of rescue dogs. They are about to got for a walk with Nicky. Nicky leads the pups outside but has to return to the farm house for his hat. He asks Charlie and…
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Well hello there and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I am so excited to read to you again! Today, I'm reading Kylah Meets the Bees written by Catina K. Taylor. In the author's words "Kylah Meets the Bees" is an advanced decodable book that tells the culturally affirming and heartwarming story of a young girl named Kylah who overcomes her fear of…
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Welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I'm so excited to read to you today! Today, I'm reading Hop Hop's Happy Day written by Ashleen Dwivedi. In this story we meet a cute bunny named Hop Hop. Hop Hop is walking us through his day from the time his alarm wakes him up, throughout his day before during and after school and right up to bedtime. Listen in …
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Gus Davis is back on the show in the Very Patient Gus Davis written by Laurie Trumble Davis. I've featured another book of Laurie's on the show before in Episode 65 - The Unsinkable Gus Davies. In today's episode, Gus reaaaaaallllly wants one of the cookies that Bean brought home from the store. Bean asks Gus to be patient, and Gus does his very be…
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Hi there! Welcome to another episode of Story Time with Mama V. Today I am reading Put the Phone Down, Mary Lou written by Bonnie Kostan. In this story we meet Mary Lou and Jake. Mary Lou stares at her phone all day. Jake doesn't want his friend to miss out on all of the fun that exists outside of Mary Lou's phone. Can he get Mary Lou to stop looki…
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Hello and Happy New Year! I'm starting the year off with a wonderful story called The Friendship Adventure written by Carole G. Barton. The book s a chapter book and in this episode I read to you Chapter 1 of the book. In the author's words: "On an adventure to make a new friend, Bruno finds himself in some tough situations. He falls flat on his fa…
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Unconditional Love. That is the name of the game of this week's episode of All My Love written by Katie Giglioti. In author's words: "No matter when, no matter where, no matter how, I’ll always be there. This cherished story of the unconditional love of a parent will remind kids of any age that your love will be there, no matter what." At the book …
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Oh my goodness! Do you have a gamer in your household? Whether you do, or might have one in the future, this episode is for you! In the book Max Gaming written by Chantelle Stieghan we meet a boy named Max. Max loves playing video games. Every day seems about the same: Max comes home from school, drops his school bag on the floor and rushes to the …
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How fun would it be to celebrate two holidays together? In the book Lucky Ruby written by Laura Lee Rittman we meet young Ruby. Ruby wants to share her traditions with her best friend Violet but is worried that her friend will find it strange and unusual. When Violet comes over to Ruby's to celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah, Violet is amazed be…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. In today's episode I am feature a chapter from the book called Bison Blog written by Kathy Arnold Cherry. In author's words: "Do pirates wear tuxedos? Reese and Dean return for another exciting visit to the magical Erutuf National Park. The siblings arrive in the valley part of the park and meet a talkin…
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Peyton is back on the show and this time in with a Christmas adventure. In today's episode I'm reading The Secret of the Golden Clues: Peyton's Christmas Adventure written by Paula Banks. I've features another of Paula's books on the show called Dream Big: Peyton's Hip-Hop Adventure - LISTEN HERE Join Peyton on her Christmas adventure along with he…
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Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I am so excited to read to you again. In this week's episode I read 'Rigby Finds a Home" written by C.M. Briggs. IN the author's words "Rigby Finds A Home is a sweet story about a dog with oddities, no name, and without a home. Will he find a family and home to call his own or will he remain in the woods…
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What happens if you sing out of tune? Can you colour outside of the lines and be ok with it? What if you don't get the perfect grade on a test? This week's episode features Petunia the Perfectionist written by Marissa Bader. Petunia thrives for perfection. Instead of having fun and being creative she is too hung up on getting it right each and ever…
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Hello and welcome! This week I'm reading Sally Mitts Finds a Home written by Shain Stodt. In the author's words: "When Sally’s family moves away and she is left behind in the rush, she learns about the outside world for the first time, making friends with butterflies and squirrels in a wide, amazing world! Finding the tired little kitten asleep on …
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Story Time with Mama V. This week I'm reading The Mess written by Alicia Smith. In this story we meet two sisters -Marie and Elise. The girls want to play but they can't find their favourite teddy bears. Their Mom helps them out by adding in some fun and music into the process of clean up. Listen in to the fu…
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Dolly is back on the show and this time she is on a Kindness Journey. In the book Dolly's Kindness Journey written by Melissa Eastin, Dolly the Doodle embarks on a kindness journey. Along the way she meets some new friends who need her help. Every time Dolly meets a new friend or gets farther on her kindness journey, there is an opportunity to paus…
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Pizza Pizza! Who loves Pizza? Who Wants Pizza? The Magical Pizza Pie written by Susan Rochester Zucconi is a beautiful and delicious story of two pizza makers - Primo and Pignoli from Sicily. Although they already make many delicious dishes such as calzones, pastas and pizza, the duo decide to make a magical pizza that will feed their whole town. L…
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Little Hope Big Hope written by Anita Kissi is an inspiring story of, you guessed it hope! It is a charming, rhyming book that will have young listeners want to rhyme along and read over and over again. The Book is available for purchase on AMAZON Thank you so much for listening in. Please share this episode with another friend who could use a bit …
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Imagination can take one to many places. In the story of Issa's Imagination written by Rella B., we meet Issa who goes on a magical imagination adventure. On this adventure Issa faces her fears and rises above them to help friends in need. Listen in to the full episode and make sure to check out other books that we've featured on the show: Mama, I …
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In this special bonus episode, I have some guest readers by the names of Lizzie and Casey who are reading The Book With No Pictures written by B.J. Novak. These two are in grade 2 and we recorded them reading their favourite book to show how well they read. Also, it is through the consistent reading of 15 minutes/ day or more that these two have no…
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How is a spider to get around when he only has one leg? In our story this week of Arachnid, written by Ashanti Reese we meet Arachnid. Arachnid is a spider who was born with 8 legs but somehow ended up with just one. During the course of the story Arachnid moves to a new shed, and this shed is nothing like his old shed. Not only is the shed clean a…
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Is it good to be happy all the time? Or is it bad to be mad? The book No Bad Feelings written by Jenni Nakken explores the conversation of feelings being regular every day emotions. Listen in to the full story and make sure to check out the physical book on AMAZON. Please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Youtube. Reviews an…
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What happens when a Zebra becomes friends with a Unicorn? ZOZO The Zebra Finds Her Sparkle written by Sarah Mallen is exactly about that special friendship. In this story we meet ZOZO the Zebra who begins her day by helping a butterfly detangle out of a web. ZOZO is feeling pretty good about herself, but then she meets a pink sparkly unicorn. ZOZO …
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