Love is My Favorite Thing

Plum, the dog, has lots of favorite things — catching sticks, her bear, her bed—but really, LOVE is her absolute favorite thing. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Love is my favorite Thing” written and illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark. Follow...

Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day

The sky is gloomy, and the world feels like it’s asleep . . . but perhaps all that’s required for adventure is a bit of curiosity and patience. After all, an everyday stroll can become an adventure in the blink of an eye. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to...

Breathe in, Breath Out

This story guides children to breathe through their feelings and find calm with recurring cues to stop and take a breath. Simple guided practices, like imagining you are a tree blowing in the wind, follow each story to teach children how to apply mindfulness...

I Love You, My Bunnies

Thumper and his sisters venture out on a spring day to make their mama the perfect gift: a twig basket filled with flowers. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “I Love You, My Bunnies” written by Laura Driscoll and illustrated by Maria Elena Naggi....

Don’t Worry, Murray

Murray worries…about lots of things. He doesn’t want to go out in the rain. He’s scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave. Today...

Wolf

The Big Bad Wolf, of fairy tale fame, learns to get along with others when he discovers the joy of reading and storytelling. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Wolf” written by Becky Bloom and illustrated by Pascal Biet. Follow along...