Discover the magic of the winter solstice in this gentle story about nature, light, and hope. A perfect peaceful bedtime story for cozy winter nights. A young girl named Luna worries the long winter nights will never end. A guiding owl teaches her about the solstice, how the darkest night is the beginning of the returning light.

Ever wondered how gingerbread became a holiday favorite? Learn how spices traveled across the world, why gingerbread became a decorated treat, and when gingerbread houses first appeared. A fun, tasty history lesson for kids and families.Sources:

• SmithsonianMag.com – History of Gingerbread

• Food Historian Tori Avey – Gingerbread Roots

• German National Bakery Archive Summary

• Britannica Kids – Gingerbread

A silly and delicious mystery unfolds as a gingerbread house starts disappearing piece by piece! A fun Christmas-themed story full of winter laughter and imagination. 🎄🍪

Learn the meaning behind Hanukkah and why it lasts for eight nights in this short, kid-friendly history story. We’ll talk about the menorah, dreidels, traditions, and the miracle that inspired the Festival of Lights. Perfect for curious kids learning about winter holidays!

Sources:

Jewish Virtual Library – Hanukkah History

My Jewish Learning – Children’s Hanukkah Overview

Smithsonian Magazine – The Story of Hanukkah

Britannica Kids – Hanukkah

Celebrate Hanukkah with a joyful story about a dreidel who discovers tradition, bravery, and belonging. This gentle tale introduces kids to Hanukkah themes and values. 🕎

What makes the Winter Solstice the longest night of the year? This short episode explains why the Earth has seasons, how ancient civilizations celebrated the Solstice, and why people still honor the return of light today.Sources:

• National Geographic Kids – Seasonal Changes and Solstice

• Britannica Kids – Winter Solstice

• The Old Farmer’s Almanac – Solstice Overview

• Historic UK – Solstice Traditions Summary

A tiny snowflake named Fable doesn't want to fall because she’s afraid she won’t matter. Through her journey, from cloud to ground, she discovers that every snowflake plays a role: decorating branches, bringing water to the earth, and bringing joy to children.

Join Auntie Jo Jo for a magical winter story about a snowflake who isn't sure where she belongs. This heartwarming tale teaches kids about purpose, bravery, and the beauty of winter.

Perfect bedtime story for December and winter holidays.

This Thanksgiving, travel the world with Auntie Jo Jo to explore how different cultures give thanks. 🌍
From Britain’s Harvest Festival and Canada’s October Thanksgiving, to Japan’s Labor Thanksgiving Day and India’s bright Pongal, discover how gratitude and celebration look around the globe.

Sources:

• Smithsonian Magazine, “Harvest Traditions Around the World.”

• National Geographic Kids, Global Thanksgiving and Harvest Celebrations.

• Japan Times, “Kinrō Kansha no Hi: Japan’s Day of Thanks.”

• BBC Good Food, “History of the British Harvest Festival.”

• Cultural India, Pongal: The Festival of Harvest.

In the town of Windmere, a kind baker named Juniper Bly never used a timer, she baked by the rhythm of her own heart. 💛
When her beloved oven breaks, the whole town bands together to help her rebuild it and learns that the best recipes aren’t measured in cups or spoons, but in kindness, patience, and community.Inspiration:

• Folklore themes of communal care and craftsmanship drawn from European fable traditions (The Folklore Society, UK).

• Historical inspiration from 19th-century “moral tale” collections, Library of Congress American Folklife Center.

• Smithsonian Institution Archives, Cultural Traditions in Baking and Sharing Bread.

• “The Storytelling Power of Food,” National Museum of American History blog, 2022.

Not so long ago, half the population couldn’t vote but brave women changed that forever.
In this inspiring History-Sode, Auntie Jo Jo shares the story of the women’s suffrage movement, from the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920.
Meet voices like Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Ida B. Wells, who marched, spoke, and dreamed of a day when every voice could be heard.

Sources:

• National Women’s History Museum, The 19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote

• Library of Congress, Votes for Women: The Struggle for Women’s Suffrage

• National Archives, 19th Amendment Ratification Documents

• National Park Service, Women’s Rights National Historical Park – Seneca Falls Convention

• Smithsonian Magazine, “How Suffragists Changed the World.”