Do you know what a 'tall tale' is? Well, it's a story that's just a little bit bigger than real life. And here's part of one of the biggest, tallest tales of all time: the story of Paul Bunyan and his best buddy, Babe the Blue Ox. Paul Bunyan is the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by MPR News great Gary Eichten, music by Erich Korngold and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

Child(ren) will read the book Dragons Love Tacos with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Dream Snow with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Fry Bread with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Hello Toes, Hello Feet with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book I Ain't Gonna Paint No More with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Khalil and Mr. Hagerty with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.This story is about a house that has been separated into an upstairs and downstairs apartment.  A young boy named Khalil and and older gentleman, Mr. Hagerty,  form a friendship throughout the story. Together they share ideas, time, and thoughts. 

Child(ren) will read the book Mel Fell with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Saturday with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Seeds Move with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Silly Sally with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Strictly No Elephants with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Child(ren) will read the book Theo's Mood with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.

Repeated Reading According to research, it is recommended that preschool teachers prepare children for later reading instruction. They can do so by introducing the five critical building blocks for literacy including phonological awareness, letter identification, vocabulary knowledge, print concepts, and a positive attitude toward reading (Henry, 2019). (Early Learning Standards, ELA Introduction) 

Once upon a time there was a beautiful, clever storyteller named Scheherazade. Find out how her magical tales captured the heart of a bitter king in Scheherazade, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Jillene Khan, music by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

There are many different versions of The Snow Maiden, but this one reminds us to treasure winter as a special time of year instead of always wishing for warmer weather. Find out more in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring storytelling by Valerie Kahler, music by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

Fry bread takes only a few ingredients to make, and it brings a lot of people together. Find out why it has special meaning for Native Americans in Something From Nothing: The Story of Fry Bread, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration and music by composer Connor Chee, and illustrations by Raul Villanueva.

What happens when an impatient young apprentice tries to cast his own magic spells for the first time? It's a water catastrophe! Find out how his adventure unfolds in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, the latest installment of YourClassical Storytime, featuring illustrations by acclaimed children's author Nancy Carlson. Along the way, we'll hear some wonderful melodies by French composer Paul Dukas.

What happens when a stranger shows up in town with a magical backpack, a small stone and a giant, black pot? It's a lesson in sharing with Stone Soup, the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring art by Xee Reiter and music by Francis Poulenc.

What happens when the nicest and best cow has a clumsy run-in with the Ice Fairy? Find out in Sweet Arabella, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Valerie Kahler, illustrations by Raul Villanueva and music by Jacques Ibert.