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- Fairytale Folk for Children of All-Ages
Welcome to the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast
Are You Ready for an Enchanting Tale?
April Eight Songs & Stories is a charming original fairytale and folk-song podcast for the whole family created by Waldorf teacher, writer, storyteller, and musician April Mann. Listen together as a lovely green world of wonder full of humble gnomes, sparkling fairies and grouchy trolls, mischievous woodland creatures and magical butterflies who are more than they appear, take you on adventures where everyday kids, tricky witches, lost crowns and fearless queens encounter magical potions and wondrous journeys. Giggle, laugh out loud, think a little deeper, hold your breath, smile – and get ready for your kids to say, “Play it again!” For on the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast, unexpected heroes take the day in pursuit of life’s simple truth: Love conquers all and will always find a way.
Start with Episode One, “Jemi and the Birthday Surprise” where all the fun begins.
Crafts
Things to Make as a Family
April Ate Cheese Souffle!
Cheese soufflé seems fancy, and hey, it is, but it is also pretty easy to make. Here’s a step by step tutorial with videos for how to make it with your kids…
Make It: Gnome Friends
These little gnome friends are so fun to make – and they work on your child’s fine motor skills too! I’ve got step by step instructions and links to all the supplies!
Latest Episodes
Podcast Stories for you
I’m April Eight and Today is My Birthday!
I’m having a birthday party and guess who’s here? My podcasting pals from Stoop Kids, Dorktales Storytime, Newsy Jacuzzi, Noodle Loaf, Little News Ears, Story On and Buttons & Figs! I hope you’ll come too…
Ep. 56″Swinging on a Star”
A Giggle-Along Song from April Eight's childhood, "Swinging on a Star". A funny old-fashioned tune, with a few updated lyrics. Featuring my ukulele! The chorus is: "Would you like to swing on a star, carry…Ep. 55 Fairy, Pixie & Gnome Questions
When gnomes and fairies ask me questions, what’s a tale-spinner to do but answer? A wee Bonus Episode with a riddle and a hint about upcoming dragons… 🐉 April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast at aprileight.com
Ep 54 Larken and the Troll
Larken and the Troll is an original fairytale for all-ages. “And so, there was Larken, covered in mud, shivering at the back door, socks wet, rain boots lost in a mud puddle and his raincoat…Ep 53: SONG: “The Witchy Sing-Along Song”
Roxie tells a not-really-a-story story and the Which Witch stops by with a song…
Ep 52: Song – “The Cuckoo and the Donkey”
Today’s episode features a traditional, and funny, German song, called the “Cuckoo and the Donkey”. Roxie has a bit to say about it… #a8lovesme
STORY: Ep. 51 Story 4 of the Lost Fairy Series, “The Forgotten Star”
Will Fairy Prince Orion finally find his dear friend Faith? Where could she be? We’ll find out…
“Gnomes at Home” – a Story and Activity Episode
"Gnomes at Home" on the Kids Listen Activity Podcast - Listen Now - Right Here. I'm part of a group of podcasters called Kids Listen and we've been making a daily podcast with activities called…Roxie Takes Over for April Fools Day!
A laugh-out loud April Fool’s Day Episode! “My name is Roxie and this is my podcast!” Roxie has taken over the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast to help April out while she’s been, uh, turned into a gnome…
A Leprechaun Tale for St. Paddy’s AND the Real Birdie!
Here she is! The real Birdie! I just love this little dog who belongs to my brother. She’s very dear to my heart so I wrote “Birdie and the Unexpected Guest” about her meeting a LEPRECHAUN. Happy St. Paddy’s Day, folks. https://aprileight.com/…/ep-21-birdie-and-the-unexpected-g…/
Ep. 49 A Happy New Year Song!
I pulled out my mandolin and then my guitar, but I didn't get it right until I pulled out my ukulele... for episode number 49 - a fun song I wrote to ring in the…Ep 48, “The Lost Fairy Series, Story 3 – The Golden Bee”
Story 3 of the Lost Fairy Series, The Golden Bee. Have you ever flown on the back of a falcon? Well, neither had the fairy prince. Of course, he had flown many times before, being a fairy and all. Flying is a fairy’s preferred mode of transportation, as we all well know. If you had wings, wouldn’t you fly everywhere? Yes, exactly. Me too.
Ep 47, SONG: My Lucky Day!
It’s My Lucky Day! I’m back to my podcast and I have a song to sing for you. It’s a stomp and clap song, so get ready to stomp and clap!
EP 46, “The Lost Fairy Series Story 2: In the Forest du Lutin”
In today's tale, the Fairy Prince and his fairy fellows set out on a journey to find a lost friend. They stop for a rest and run into some pixie problems... A sweet, funny fairytale story for your kids…EP 44, “The Lost Fairy Series Story 1: The Tiny Trumpet”
Hello, my dear listeners! Oh, I'm so glad you are here. I've missed you to pieces. I've been teaching first grade at the Cincinnati Waldorf School and telling my students stories almost every day. But…Ep 43 SONG – A Song for Summer “Wild Mountain Thyme”
This is also the beginning of Season 5 of the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast. I’ve been making this podcast for 2 years now, and I’m so glad that I started it. I love…The Jemi Series
The first 3 stories from the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast all together became The Jemi Series. Listen in and you'll meet a brave girl and her patient mother (who knew Jemi's mom knew…Ep 42: “Story 4: The Two Sisters and the Wolf”
The last story of the Two Sisters and the Wolf Series - Two sisters, Sar and Neiva, travel through forests, mountains and now a dense fog to reach the Fairy Ice Skating Ball. Will they…Ep 41 Song: “Winter Lullaby, Time to Sleep”
If you ever listened to Episode 18 "Meggie and Felix and the Snowy Little Minute", well then you might know it. If so, then please, by all means, sing along with me! And listen for…EP 40 “Story 3: Two Sisters and the Wolf”
A great story for your kids at bath time, bedtime, car time, and family time. This one has a little listener participation in it! Here is an excerpt from today’s episode: Sar and Neiva looked around.… 5/5
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Episodes
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I’m April Eight and Today is My Birthday!
April 8, 2021
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Ep. 55 Fairy, Pixie & Gnome Questions
February 18, 2021
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Ep 54 Larken and the Troll
February 8, 2021
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Ep 53: SONG: “The Witchy Sing-Along Song”
October 28, 2020
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Roxie Takes Over for April Fools Day!
March 31, 2020
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Ep. 56″Swinging on a Star”
March 1, 2021
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The Cuckoo and the Donkey Lyrics
May 14, 2020
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Ep 52: Song – “The Cuckoo and the Donkey”
May 13, 2020
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“Gnomes at Home” – a Story and Activity Episode
April 24, 2020
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Kids Craft – Crayon Resist Bookmarks
March 19, 2020
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A Leprechaun Tale for St. Paddy’s AND the Real Birdie!
March 17, 2020
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April Ate Cheese Souffle!
March 15, 2020
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Ep. 49 A Happy New Year Song!
January 12, 2020
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Ep 48, “The Lost Fairy Series, Story 3 – The Golden Bee”
July 24, 2019
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Make It: Gnome Friends
July 9, 2019
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Ep 47, SONG: My Lucky Day!
July 7, 2019
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EP 46, “The Lost Fairy Series Story 2: In the Forest du Lutin”
January 29, 2019
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EP 46, “The Lost Fairy Series Story 2: In the Forest du Lutin”
January 29, 2019
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Waldorf Math Gnomes
January 16, 2019
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Celebrating 100,000 Downloads!
January 5, 2019
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Ep 45 Halloween Songs!
October 21, 2018
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EP 44, “The Lost Fairy Series Story 1: The Tiny Trumpet”
October 6, 2018
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Ep 43 SONG – A Song for Summer “Wild Mountain Thyme”
June 22, 2018
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The Jemi Series
June 20, 2018
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The Fairy Birthday Song
June 20, 2018
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Meet Mischievous Mr. Crow
June 18, 2018
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Freddie Squirrel, King of Zig-Zag Tag
June 18, 2018
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Ep 42: “Story 4: The Two Sisters and the Wolf”
April 3, 2018
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Ep 41 Song: “Winter Lullaby, Time to Sleep”
February 21, 2018
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EP 40 “Story 3: Two Sisters and the Wolf”
February 20, 2018
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Ep 39 “Song: Sarah Shining”
February 14, 2018
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Ep 38 “Story 2: The Two Sisters and the Wolf”
February 12, 2018
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Sarah Shining – Video
February 9, 2018
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Ep 37 Song: “The Wassail Song”
December 30, 2017
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Ep 36 “Story 1: The Two Sisters and the Wolf”
December 29, 2017
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Ep. 35 Song: For Hanukkah, “In the Window”
December 17, 2017
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Ep. 34 Story 2: The Which Witch and the Goblin
November 30, 2017
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Ep 33 A Song Blessing of Gratitude for Thanksgiving
November 22, 2017
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Ep. 32 Story 1: The Which Witch and the Goblin
October 25, 2017
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Ep 31 Season 4 Launch! “Gnomes Are Short Song”
October 19, 2017
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Ep 30 Charlie and Lucy on the Road, A Sing-Along Episode
July 13, 2017
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Ep. 29 Story 3: Quinn Quillow and the Blue Ribbon
July 6, 2017
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Ep. 28 SONG: A Little Minute about Us!
June 14, 2017
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Ep. 27 Story 2: Quinn Quillow and the Blue Ribbon
June 10, 2017
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Ep. 26 A Little Minute About Donuts
June 1, 2017
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Ep. 25 A Little Minute about Mothers
May 13, 2017
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Ep. 24 Quinn Quillow, Story Catcher – Story 1
April 26, 2017
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Ep 23 SONG: “The Fairy Birthday Song”
April 7, 2017
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Ep 22 A Little Minute about A Little Minute!
March 23, 2017
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Ep 21 Birdie and the Leprechaun
March 16, 2017
