The Secret in the Marigold Journal | Chapter 2: The House at the End of Briar Lane
The mystery continues!After discovering Eleanor Finch's century-old journal, Sophie is determined to find the mysterious Marigold Manor. Alongside her new friend Oliver, she follows the journal's clue...
11 Aug 10min
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival | Scotland's Amazing Festival of Stories, Music & Theater | History Sodes
In this History Sode, we'll travel to Edinburgh, Scotland, to uncover the fascinating history of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Discover how just eight uninvited theater groups in 1947 helped create w...
6 Aug 6min
The Secret in the Marigold Journal | Chapter 1: The Attic | A Cozy Mystery for Kids
When twelve-year-old Sophie arrives in the peaceful village of Willowmere to spend the last weeks of summer with her grandmother, she expects a quiet holiday filled with books, gardens, and sunny afte...
4 Aug 9min
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
