We will be talking about multiple controversial kids books and discussing what kids are and should be reading.
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Students in grades K-5 sharing about their recently read books.
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“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten” – Neil Gaiman Books are considered to be one of the most loyal friends and a great educator too. Books of all shapes and sizes are a powerful medium when it comes to children as they help them to understand the world around them, teach them important moral lessons, and fill them with optimism. Reading storybooks help children to have a vivid imagination, understa ...
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Irene, a lonely little princess of a mountainous kingdom, along with her nursemaid Lootie and minor friend Curdie have some encounters with the ousted Goblins, who wish to seek revenge on humans. Listen in to know ore. "The Princess And The Goblin" was written by George MacDonald, illustrated by Arther Huges and was published in 1872 www.chimesradi…
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A very loved Children's Fantasy Book, story of a happy little boy Diamond, his friend North Wind and their adventures together. "At The Back Of The North Wind " was written by George MacDonald, and was published in 171 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Support…
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Third book of the trilogy written by Ruth Stiles Bennet. After leaving the feather island, Boris the dragon drops Elmor and reaches Blueland. Boris realizes his family is in trouble. Listen in to know more. "Elmor and the Dragon" was written by Ruth Stiles Gannet, illustrated by Ruth Chrissman Gannet and was published in 1951 www.chimesradio.com ht…
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Story takes forward from "My Father's Dragon", along with baby dragon, they get stranded on feather island. Island is home to Canaries. Listen in to know more. "Elmor and the Dragon" was written by Ruth Stiles Gannet, illustrated by Ruth Chrissman Gannet and was published in 1948 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com…
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Three Children while on school break reach The Enchanted Castle, the place is like a fairy land, there is a sleeping fairy princess and lot of magic. Listen in to know more. "The Enchanted castle" was written by E Nesbit, illustrated by H R Miller, Cecil Leslie, Paul O Zelinsky, and was published in 1907 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g…
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Father of three children goes missing, the children who live a luxurious life are forced to live in the country side. But they adjust themselves and make friends with the railway employees. Listen in to know more. "The Railway Children" was written by E Nesbit, illustrated by C E Brock, and was published in 1906 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.t…
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A little boy becomes a Lord, and with this sister goes off to get his families' lost treasure, with the help of a white mole. Listen in to know more. "The House of Arden" was written by E Nesbit, illustrated by H R Miller, and was published in 1908 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instag…
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The third and last book of Psammead Series. Four out of five siblings are left to stay at Mrs Green's boarding house, there they meet Jimmy and egyptologist. The kids go to buy a merchandize and they end up finding Psammead, who guides them to buy an Amulet. Listen in to know more. "The Story of the Amulet" was written by E Nesbit, illustrated by H…
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The second book of Psammead Series. The five siblings burn the nursey carpet, which their mother replaces. The new carpet is magical and from it comes out a golden phoenix. So the siblings and the Phoenix, and intervening by the sand fairy. Listen in to know more "The Phoenix and the Carpet" was written by E Nesbit, illustrated by H R Miller, and w…
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The first book of Psammead Series. The five siblings chance to meet the sand fairy Psammaed, and their wishes get fulfilled in strange manner. . "Five Children and It" was written by E Nesbit, illustrated by H R Miller, and was published in 1902 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram…
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Last book in trilogy about Bastable children, who find new adventures and new ways to help others. "The New Treasure Seekers" was written by E Nesbit www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Next book in trilogy about Bastable children, who wish to join a society to become well mannered and full of character. What happens in the process is worth knowing. Listen in to know more. "The Wouldbegoods" was written by E Nesbit www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimes…
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This is a story about 6 siblings and their father who has a failing business and is quite stressed about raising the children alone. The siblings decide to look for a treasure and also some other means to get money for the family. Listen in to know more. "The Story of the Treasure Seekers" was written by E Nesbit and illustrated by Gordon Browne an…
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Story of a Alice, yes, same Alice from the Wonderland, who this time wishes to explore what the world on the other side of the mirror is like.. Listen in to know who all she meets, what all she does on the other side "Through the Looking Glass" was written by Lewis Carrol and illustrated by John Tenneil , it was published in 1872 www.chimesradio.co…
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Story of a girl Jerusha who writes letters to her benefactor who she calls "Daddy Long Legs" Listen in to know more "Daddy Long Legs" was written and illustrated by Jean , it was published in 1970 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Support the show: https://www…
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Story of a family of trumpeter swans builds their nest on a lake island, visited by a little boy Sam. Listen in to know what relationship they have with Sam, and why. "Trumpet of the Swan" was written by E B White, it was published in 1970 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/v…
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Story of a little boy who looks like a mouse. Stuart Little is loved by his family, is troubled by the family cat Snowbell, and is befriended by a bird who the family recues, Listen in to know more. "Stuart Little" was written by E B White, and illustrated by Grath Williams, it was published in 1945 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g http…
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Based on Edward Lear's "Owl and the Pussy Cat". Pig Robinson's aunts send him to the market, there he meets a sailor, who kidnaps him. Listen in to kow more. "The Tale of Little Pig Robinson" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter, it was published in 1930 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ …
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Based on an Aesop Fable. A country mouse Timmy, somehow reaches a town, and falls sick as the food does not suit him. He goes back not before inviting Jonny, the town mouse. "The Tale of Jonny Town mouse" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter, it was published in 1918 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/…
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Bland along with his naughty brother Alexander leaves to be on their own after their mother asks them to leave for good. Alexander loses his pig license and is sent back home. Bland has to make the journey alone. Listen in to know more. "The Tale of Pigling Bland" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter, it was published in 1913 www.chimes…
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Mr Tod is a fox who along with a badger is planning to cook a meal. Listen in to know more. "The Tale of Mr Tod" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter, it was published in 1912 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.…
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"The tale of Timmy Tiptoes", is a story about a squirrel who is believed to be a thief. "The tale of Timmy Tiptoes" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter, it was published in 1911 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Support the show: https://www.patre…
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"The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse", is a story which teaches us a very important virtue "The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter, it was published in 1910 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.…
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"The Tale of Ginger and Pickles", is a story about two friends, Ginger cat and Pickles Dog. Listen in to know about their ordeal with business. "The Tale of Ginger and Pickles" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ …
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"The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies", is a the third tale in the series about rabbits. Benjamin Bunny lives with his wife Flopsy and they have six children. Listen in to know who catches and who saves these rabbits. "The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1909 www.chimesradio.com http://…
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"The Tale of Samuel Whiskers", is a tale about two rats and a kitten, our very on Tom Kitten. Poor Tom, trying to escape this mother's confinement, ends up getting caught my mice. Listen in to know more. "The Tale of Samuel Whiskers" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1908 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/…
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"The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck", is a tale about a duck whose eggs get confiscated by the farmers wife. There is a fox, and there is also a farm dog. Listen in to know more "The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1908 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook…
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"The Tale of Tom Kitten", is a tale about three siblings Tom Kitten, Miss Moppet and Mittens. Their mother dress them for a tea party she is hosting in the best of their clothes. Listen in to know what happens when they go out to play before the party. "The Tale of Miss Moppet" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published i…
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"The Tale of Miss Moppet", is a tale about cat and mouse race between Miss Moppet, a Kitten, and a mouse who teases her "The Tale of Miss Moppet" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1906 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Su…
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"The Tale of a fierce bad rabbit", is a tale about a good and a bad rabbit. There is a carrot, there is a hunter, and there us a lesson, listen in to know more. "The Tale of a fierce bad rabbit" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1906 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesr…
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Jeremy Fisher loves fishing, he lives in a slippy sloppy place near a pond. He wishes to catch some fish to host a meal for his friends. Listen in to know who is Jeremy, and whether he is able to host that meal. "The Tale of Jeremy Fisher" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1906 www.chimesradio.com http://oneli…
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The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan
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What happens when a cat hosts a meal for a dog. Listen in to know more. "The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1905 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Support the show: https://www.patreo…
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Lucie, a nice little girl loses her handkerchiefs and an apron. With her friends Lucie goes to look for them and she reaches the house of Mrs Tiggy Winkle, the hedgehog. "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1905 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/…
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Two notorious mice, in their playfulness, find a doll's house door open and vandalize it. The doll, Lucinda and her cook Jane come back and take action. Listen in to know what inspired the author to write this book. "The Tale of Two Bad Mice" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1904 www.chimesradio.com http://on…
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A tailor, helped by his cat is preparing a waistcoat for the Mayor. Whiile the cat is away, the tailor releases the mice caught by the cat. The cat becomes angry, what happens next, listen in to know more. "The Tailor of Gloucester" was written and illustrated by by Beatrix Potter and it was published in 1903 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8…
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Nutkin, his brother Twinkleberry and their cousins wish to got to Owl's island and collect nuts. So in order to get the nuts, they took gifts for the owl. But Nutkin teased him, and never took a gift. On the 6th and last day, the Owl lost his patience and decided to teach Nutkin a lesson. Listen in to know more. "Tale of Squirrel Nutkin" was writte…
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"Tom Sawyer Detective" is the sequel to "Tom Sawyer Abroad". Tom and Huck got to spend summers at Aunt Sally's. Even after they come back to St Petersburg to start school, they are called back. On the way they meet detectives, who need their help. "Tom Sawyer Detective" was written by Mark Twain and it was published in 1896 www.chimesradio.com http…
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"Tom Sawyer Abroad" is the sequel to "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Tom, Huck and Jim are kidnapped by a professor who has invented an airship and he takes them on an air trip. They travel across countries, over oceans, and finally reach a desert. Listen in to know where exactly do they reach. "Tom Sawyer Abroad" w…
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"The Road to OZ" is the sequel to "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz". Dorothy and Toto while tying to help The Shaggy Man, Button Bright and Polychrome, go through a journey with a lot of adventures. They later meet many people on the way to OZ for Ozma's Birthday. "The Road to OZ" was written by Lyman Frank Baum and it was published in 1909 www.chimes…
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"Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz" is the sequel to "Ozma of Oz". This begins with Dorothy of along with her cat Eureka visits Uncle Henry's relatives in California. She befriends her second cousin Zeb. One day Dorothy, Zeb, Eureka and a horse Jim face an earthquake and reach a strange land under the earth. The company has various adventures. Listen in…
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"Ozma of Oz" is the sequel to "The Marvelous Land of Oz". This is the story begins with Dorothy of "The Wizard of OZ" who gets blown by a sea storm to a shore. She makes many friends there, specially Ozma of OZ and gets united with her old friends Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion. Listen in to know more. "Ozma of Oz" was written by …
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"The Marvelous Land of Oz" is the sequel to "The Wizard of OZ". This is the story about a little by Tip, who along with his friends runs away from a wicked witch. The book has some lessons to teach its little readers. Listen to know more "The Marvelous Land of Oz" was written by Lyman Frank Baum and it was published in 1904. www.chimesradio.com htt…
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This is a sequel of "Little Men", and final book in the trilogy. This book talks about Plumfield Estate School's student after 10 years of the events in the last book. Listen in to know where do the students stand after 10 years. "Jo's Boys" was written by Louisa May Alcott and it was published in 1886 www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g h…
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This is a sequel of "Little Women". This book talks about Plumfield Estate School. How students spend 6 months of their life. There are 10 boys attending this unconventional school. The children living there have their own garden and can have their own pets too. The children are raised with values and culture. Listen in to know what more the book h…
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This is a story about a girl who after loosing people around her, moves to England from India. The girl, who initially is rude and mean, later finds nice company and has a change in her temperament. Along with her two friends, brother of her attendant, who knows magic, and her cousin, have a good time in their life. Listen in to know what do they f…
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This is a story about a boy who has an American mother and an English father. His paternal grandfather who is an Earl, has no surviving heir, thus he approaches the boy and he becomes Little Lord Fauntleroy. Listen in to know more about the story. "Little Lord Fauntleroy " was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and it was published in 1886 www.chim…
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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Unlike last few episodes where Charles Dickens' novels have little boys as protagonists, The Christmas Carol is a tale about an old miser man, who does not like to meet anyone. On a Christmas eve he is visited by the ghosts of his business partner, past, present and future, who make him realize many things. Listen in to know about them. "A Christma…
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The Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
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A story of Pip, who was an orphan raised by his disagreeable sister and good natured brother-in-law. There are several events that happen in his life that leave a mark, like him giving food to a convict. There is a little girl Estella, a secret benefactor, some more friends that Pip makes on the way. Listen in to know more about the novel. "The Gre…
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David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
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A story of a boy David Copperfield, who was born after his father passed away, he lives happily with his mother and loving housekeeper Peggotty. When his mother marries again, his step father sends him to school. After his mother passes away, he faces some difficulty, finally getting a home with his aunt Betsy Trotwood. A coming of age novel, David…
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A story of a little boy Oliver Twist, who grows in a baby farm, later working in a work house. Going through various twists and turns, finally settles down and his hard work and good nature brings him happiness. "Oliver Twist" was written and by Charles Dickens and was published in 1838. www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.face…
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