When the Fly Flew In

Although a young child puts off cleaning the bedroom because all the family’s pets are asleep there, the sudden arrival of a zooming fly mysteriously gets the job done. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “When the Fly Flew in” written by Lisa...

A Very Special Snowflake

Jeff and Veronica take their new puppy, Snowflake, outside to play in the snow and he soon disappears. Many people help them in their search and eventually their playful puppy shows up! Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “A Very Special Snowflake”...

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...

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...

What Pet Should I Get?

What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you...