by T Wilson | Apr 27, 2026 | Story Time with Darlene
The Toad’s Code was written by Ryan Teixeira during his second battle with cancer at the young age of 20. The book illustrates his love for life, vivid imagination and indomitable spirit. It was illustrated by Ryan’s longtime girlfriend, Nicole Pitman, and...
by T Wilson | Apr 20, 2026 | Story Time with Darlene
When Widget, a little stray dog, stumbles through a flap door into the home of Mrs. Diggs, he sees six cats, six bowls of food, and six warm beds. There’s clearly only one thing to do. Confronted by the cats’ intense scrutiny, Widget meows, purrs, plays...
by T Wilson | Apr 13, 2026 | Story Time with Darlene
Little Pup isn’t as little as he used to be, and he’d love to try out the playground’s big slide. Day after day he eyes it, but he just can’t seem to work up the courage. Fortunately, he meets someone in the same boat–Little Duck–and the two provide each...
by T Wilson | Apr 6, 2026 | Story Time with Darlene
Bunny has spent a long night hiding Easter eggs, and now it’s time to get some rest. But when she burrows down to sleep, something disturbs her, and everywhere else she tries to nap just isn’t right. She tries the old oak tree—too noisy! She tries a little...
by T Wilson | Mar 30, 2026 | Story Time with Darlene
Madeline Finn is training her dog Star to become a therapy dog. Will they pass the test? A beautiful story of empathy, perseverance, and community. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog” written and illustrated by...
by T Wilson | Mar 23, 2026 | Story Time with Darlene
It’s the night before St. Patrick’s Day, and Tim and Maureen are wide awake setting traps to catch a leprechaun! When they wake the next morning to the sound of their dad playing the bagpipes and the smell of their mom cooking green eggs, they’re...