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Holiday Adventures with Sadie & Friends

Searching for Santa’s Lost Sleigh

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November 24, 2025

Book 2 in the “Santa’s Lost…” Holiday Series There’s something magical about a Christmas story that blends a little mystery, a little whimsy, and a whole lot of festive cheer. Santa’s Lost Sleigh, written by Rachel Hilz, brings all three together in a bright, joyful follow-up to Santa’s Lost Reindeer—and…
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Holiday Adventures with Sadie & Friends

Santa’s Search for a Lost Reindeer

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November 17, 2025

Book 1 in the “Santa’s Lost…” Holiday Series There’s just something special about Christmas stories — the sparkle, the snow, the magic! I’m excited to announce that today’s story officially kicks off my weekly Christmas read-aloud series! “Santa’s Lost Reindeer“, written by Rachel Hilz, is a delightful tale that whisks…
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Fall, Halloween & Thanksgiving Stories for Kids

What Happens When a Hungry Cat Meets a Thanksgiving Turkey?

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November 10, 2025

Thanksgiving is a time for warmth, togetherness, and… apparently, one very hungry cat. In Meatball’s Adventurous Appetite: A Pet Cat’s Thanksgiving, written by Dr Fei Zheng-Ward, young readers follow the holiday hijinks of Meatball, a chubby, mischievous cat whose love for food gets him into more trouble than he expects.…
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Fall, Halloween & Thanksgiving Stories for Kids

A Purr-fectly Non-Scary Halloween Story

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October 30, 2025

Halloween doesn’t always have to be spooky — sometimes it can be downright silly! In Meatball’s Adventurous Appetite, written by Dr. Fei Zheng-Ward, we meet Meatball — a chubby white cat with a big belly, a blue blanket, and an even bigger love for food. 🐱 When Halloween night arrives,…
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Imagination & Creativity Storytime, Stories that Rhyme

The Puffin’s Pretzel Quest

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October 20, 2025

Have you ever wanted something completely unexpected—something that didn’t seem to fit who you are? That’s exactly what happens in “The Puffin Who Wanted a Pretzel,” written by Patrick Whitby. Percy the Puffin lives high on a windy cliff, where the sea goes swish and the air smells of salt…
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Short & Sweet Read Alouds, Stories that Rhyme

Be Yourself, Little Potato!

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October 13, 2025

Today’s story is “Spud,” written by Kacie Hanna and Dena O’Neill. It’s a sweet and funny tale about a little potato who just wants to stand out in the garden. On Greenfield Farm, the vegetables come in all shapes, colors, and sizes — bright orange carrots, leafy green lettuce, snowy-white…
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Short & Sweet Read Alouds

Mama Sheep’s Big Mystery

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October 9, 2025

In today’s read-aloud, Sadie, the Story Lady, shares a fun story: “Mama Sheep and the Mysterious Cup” written by Carlie Guerrier. Every single morning, Mama Sheep finds a cup sitting on her bathroom counter — but she has no idea how it got there!🐑 Who could it be? Her children?…
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Fall, Halloween & Thanksgiving Stories for Kids

Loved, Bumps and All

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October 2, 2025

Sometimes the very things that make us different are what make us special. In today’s read-aloud, Sadie, the Story Lady, shares a heartwarming fall tale: “The Bumpy Pumpkin” written by Natalie Horseman. This sweet story is about a little pumpkin who doesn’t look like the other smooth, round pumpkins in…
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Imagination & Creativity Storytime

A Clever Tale for Imaginative Kids

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September 25, 2025

Every once in a while, a children’s book comes along that makes kids giggle, sparks their imagination, and still manages to leave behind an important lesson. The Phony Baloney of Greta Maloney by Karla Clark is exactly that kind of story. Meet Greta Maloney Greta isn’t your average kid. She…
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3 Stories in 1

Bro-Peep Series: Three Stories in One!

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September 18, 2025

Looking for lovable characters and cozy stories to share at bedtime or quiet time? 🌙 The Bro-Peep Series by Linda Denning is a heartwarming trio of children’s books—brought to life in a fun read aloud storytime for kids on Sadie’s YouTube channel. 📚 The series follows two new friends: Brody,…
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