Tanabata: Japan's Star Festival | The History of Japan's Summer Celebration
Why do people in Japan write wishes on colorful paper and hang them from bamboo branches each summer?In this History-Sode, we're traveling to Japan to discover the fascinating history of Tanabata, als...
30 Jul 7min
The Saturday the River Gave Back Its Secrets | An Original Children's Adventure About Curiosity
Join Lucy and her grandfather as they spend a Saturday exploring Willow Run, where every bend in the trail holds a new discovery. From ancient fossils and animal tracks to a mysterious bottle carrying...
28 Jul 11min
Why Do Libraries Have Summer Reading Programs? | The History of Summer Reading
Why do libraries encourage children to read all summer long? And where did summer reading programs begin?In this History-Sode, we're exploring the fascinating history behind one of the most beloved li...
23 Jul 6min
Poetry in the Library | 2 Classic Children's Poems to Spark Wonder & Imagination
Today, we're opening a different kind of book as we explore two timeless, public-domain poems that have inspired readers for generations. Together, we'll discover the beauty of classic poetry, imagine...
21 Jul 8min
The Midnight Sun | How Different Countries Celebrate Summer
Did you know that in some parts of the world, the sun doesn't set at night during the summer?Join us on an unforgettable journey to Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Alaska as we discover the incr...
16 Jul 8min
The Mapmaker's Secret | An Original Children's Adventure About Curiosity and Wonder
What if the most important map in the world didn't lead to treasure... but to wonder?Join Nora as she steps inside a mysterious map shop and discovers that the greatest adventures aren't always found ...
14 Jul 10min
Why Does Wales Have So Many Castles? | History-Sodes | Castles for Kids
Why does the small country of Wales have more than 600 castles? In this History Sode, we'll journey across the green hills and rugged coastlines of Wales to discover how these incredible stone fortres...
9 Jul 11min
Thomas and the Letters Across the Sea | A Children's Story During the American Revolution
In this original story from Auntie Jo Jo's Library, meet ten-year-old Thomas, a curious boy growing up in London whose world begins to change as news arrives from Britain's American colonies. Through ...
7 Jul 11min
