Sloths Love to Read Podcast

Welcome to Sloths Love to Read! 🌟 I’m KeriAnne Jelinek, bestselling author of 180+ children’s books, entrepreneur, and literacy advocate who champions the power of reading aloud. Each episode features traditional KidLit favorites and indie children’s books to spark imagination, build curiosity, and inspire a lifelong love of books. Perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and kids everywhere! All stories are read and shared under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, ensuring that every episode celebrates books legally and responsibly.

Kids & Family Stories For Kids

Update frequency: every day
Average duration: 7 minutes
Episodes: 373
Years Active: 2024 - 2025

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The Lonely Scarecrow - by Tim Preston

A lonely scarecrow with a scary face has trouble making friends with the animals who surround him, until a heavy snowfall transforms him into a jolly snowman. Don’t forget to check out our seasonal B…

00:05:52 | Thu 21 Nov 2024

The Mitten - by Jan Brett

White Mittens, a little boy, and some very curious animals. Will Niki find his new mitten he dropped in the snow? Or will the curious animals find it first? Find this book on Amazon.com and check out…

00:05:35 | Wed 20 Nov 2024

Owl Moon - by Jane Yolen

A little girl and her father embark upon a journey through the night and dark forest to go owling. Will they see an owl this winter night? Listen in to find out! Don’t forget to check out our seasona…

00:08:13 | Tue 19 Nov 2024

The Snowy Nap - by Jan Brett

Take a journey around the farm with Hedgie the very sleepy Hedgehog in this beautifully illustrated picture book by Jan Brett. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles. Don’t forget to check out our s…

00:08:08 | Mon 18 Nov 2024

The Snow Bear - by Miriam Moss

A little white bear has lost his mother. He decides to build a snow bear with the help of his forest friends. As darkened falls, their mothers call the forest animals home, and the cub is left alone.…

00:06:24 | Sun 17 Nov 2024

Snowmen at Night - by Caralyn Buehner

What do these silly snowmen do at night? Sledding or playing baseball? Come find out why this book is such a cute and silly story! Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.Slot…

00:03:41 | Sat 16 Nov 2024

The Snowy Day - by Ezra Jack Keats

Peter wakes to find a snow day. What will he do outside in the snow? Listen in and find out about Peters perfect snow day! Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsB…

00:04:12 | Fri 15 Nov 2024

I Am Thankful: Empowering Kids to Believe in Themselves - by Suzy Capozzi

Celebrate all there is to be thankful for in this fall-tastic Early Reader! It's Thanksgiving Day, and there's a lot to be done before turkey time!I Am Thankful follows a young boy through his busy …

00:04:10 | Thu 14 Nov 2024

It’s Duffy Time! - by Audrey & Don Wood

Like most pugs, Duffy loves to sleep, and from the time he wakes for breakfast to the time he prepares for bed, Duffy's day is punctuated by delicious naps: the Before Breakfast Nap; the After Breakf…

00:04:59 | Wed 13 Nov 2024

A Hat for Mrs. Goldman - by Michelle Edwards

This heartwarming winter story is perfect for those who love to knit and parents looking to teach their children about the importance of doing good for others! Mrs. Goldman always knits hats for eve…

00:09:44 | Tue 12 Nov 2024

Our Nation’s Heroes - by Melissa Shutler

This mini-book gives information about the military branches and wars for upper elementary students. It includes a timeline activity, writing paper, and a link to a website with directions to write t…

00:05:05 | Mon 11 Nov 2024

Letting Swift River Go - by Jane Yolen

Relates Sally Jane's experience of changing times in rural America, as she lives through the drowning of the Swift River towns in western Massachusetts to form the Quabbin Reservoir. Don’t forget to …

00:13:05 | Sun 10 Nov 2024

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain - by Verna Aardema

A Nandi Tale from Africa. A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by…

00:07:10 | Sat 09 Nov 2024

Germs Make Me Sick! - by Melvin Berger

Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. How? Read and find out! This clear and appealing picture book …

00:11:19 | Fri 08 Nov 2024

Norman the Doorman - by Don Freeman

"Norman is a doorman. He is also a mouse. Most important of all, he is a sculptor, particularly gifted in his manipulation of mousetraps into mobiles. This story, set in a museum, boasts illustration…

00:13:17 | Thu 07 Nov 2024

Grandma’s Comfort Quilt - by Debbie L. Hepner

What could be more comforting than a grandmother's love? It's a warmth that transcends time, blooming like a cozy patch of sun on a chilly afternoon.

Grandma has always had a knack for weaving magic w…

00:09:25 | Wed 06 Nov 2024

Magical Sleigh? Snow Way! - by Diana Manning

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