April Eight Songs & Stories
Ep. 70 Bedtime Tale - Little Star’s Story
A perfect bedtime tale about a lonely little star who finds a surprise friend. Little Star learns a lesson - friends can be found if you know how to look.
"Now today I have a bedtime story. This would be a nice one to listen to right before you go to sleep. It’s about a little star. It’s called The Little Star Story..."
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April is a true bard with stories that appeal to ages 3 - 53+. The rhythm of each podcast is soothing & settling...
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The stories are just so INTO the subject & you can't stop listening because you always want to know what's going to happen next! I would recommend this podcast to ALL people in the world. PS, I've been listening since I was three.
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"She is a world-class storyteller, sure to engage your kids and you."
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"I've heard other nice children's storytellers, but none of them have such a sweet voice, such a lovely cadence, nor... such beautiful and imaginative content as you!"
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"April Eight... encourages the best part of childhood imagination, and reminds us grown-ups to honor what we knew so long ago, but may have forgotten."
– Carrie Newcomer, Grammy winning singer-songwriter, poet, and writer
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– Jonathan Messinger, Web editor for Time Out Chicago Kids and creator of The Alien Adventures of Prince Caspian
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Everyone in our house loves April Eight!
-Lindsay, Homeschooling mom, online review
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The cutest songs and stories with magical creatures and a wonderful host.
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The stories themselves have a satisfying arc, with no typecast villiains & heroes but instead characters that are archetypally recognizable yet complex & relatable. 100% recommend!
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April Eight’s Songs for a Magical Winter
Cozy up with songs from April Eights album, Songs for a Magical Winter. Find it on Apple Music, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to music.
Ep. 68 Mookie and the Magic Egg, Story 7
I’m glad to wrap-up the Mookie and the Magic Egg story series for all of my listeners who want to know what happens to our baby dragon friend. But I sure am going to miss writing about Mookie and Grandpa. They are both so wise and kind.
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