You thought bedtime stories were supposed to soothe children? Think again. This week, we dive into James Whitcomb Riley's Little Orphant Annie—a poem that proves the best way to get kids to behave is with a good old-fashioned dose of supernatural terror. Goblins, chores, and a mysterious orphan with a flair for the dramatic... what could go wrong?

Join us as we unpack this delightfully creepy classic, question Annie’s childcare qualifications, and explore why Victorian-era poems were basically just cautionary tales in rhyme. Spoiler: if you don't mind yer manners, the goblins'll get ya. 👀