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.
Snowfall
It’s snowing.
Like little flakes of blessings that flutter down on us every day,
so light we don’t even notice them.
Close parking spots,
A bee buzzing by,
The smell of her hair.
That cardinal in the tree by my morning coffee spot,
who always makes me think of my dad…
Make a fun gift in a flash – the Personalized Bookmark Tutorial is here! Quick/Handmade/Thoughtful.
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…
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!
In our last episode, Mookie and his friends watched as dragon hatched out of her shell. What could they do with this baby magical creature but rock her to sleep with a baby bottle and sing her a lullaby?
Taking care of his chickens is one of Mookie’s favorite things to do. But one day, he was gathering eggs in the chicken coop he found something quite curious….
Story 1 of Mookie and the Magic Egg. Mookie takes good care of his chickens, but one day he finds an egg in the coop that couldn’t have come from a chicken…
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…
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
Roxie tells a not-really-a-story story and the Which Witch stops by with a song…
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
Will Fairy Prince Orion finally find his dear friend Faith? Where could she be? We’ll find out…
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…
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…/
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.
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!
Hooray! Your family is heading for delight! April Eight Songs & Stories is a charming original fairytale podcast series for the whole family. 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.
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