PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi

By PJ LibraryKids & Family Stories for Kids

PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi episodes

June 25, 2024 Kiddo Learns to Be Happy With What He Has
Kiddo needs more space to race!! He really REALLY wants a huge playroom so he can build a giant racetrack for his toy cars. He’ll never be satisfied trying to fit a track on Mimi’s kitchen table. Mimi recounts a Jewish folk tale about a man who really REALLY wishes he had as big a home as his neighbor. A rabbi gives advice that seems totally unhelpful at first, but surprisingly helps the man move to a happier space – without even changing his location. Hopefully Kiddo can shift into that same gear and be on track with appreciating what’s already here.

Episode Cast and Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writer and Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
10 min
June 11, 2024 Kiddo Gets Curious
This episode features the book, The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti, written by Leslie Kimmelman and illustrated by Sharon Davey. It is used with permission from Behrman House, Inc.

Kiddo is pretending to be a grownup, doing what he thinks adults do at work. Inspired by Mimi’s reading of The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti, Kiddo learns that curiosity is an important Jewish value.

Episode Cast and Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writer: Emma Carlson Berne
Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
9 min
May 28, 2024 Kiddo Learns About Gossip
Kiddo tells Mimi of a rumor that the creepy old house in their neighborhood is occupied by a wizard who has his whole yard booby-trapped! Mimi decides to dispel the myth by bringing Kiddo to the house to meet its owner, her friend, Mr. Johansen. The man is very kind and very much not a wizard. In fact, the only magic comes from Mimi, who transports us all with a new spin on a traditional Jewish folktale about the dangers of lashon hara, Hebrew for evil language or gossip.

Meeting Mimi's friend helps Kiddo learn not to judge people by their appearance. And the tale Mimi tells can remind us all of the difference between sharing some interesting info and spreading something that could be hurtful. To learn more, visit our website, www.pjlibrary.org/values.

Episode Cast and Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writers and Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
Mr. Johansen: Ryan Abedi
Jake Johansen: Ryan Abedi
10 min
May 07, 2024 Kiddo (Finally) Brushes His Teeth
Kiddo balks at the idea of brushing his teeth, but Mimi cleverly explains that it's a mitzvah, -- commandment or good deed -- which is something he loves. In this episode, she reads, Hillel Takes a Bath, written by Vicki L. Weber and illustrated by John Joven, and used with permission from Behrman House.

Episode Cast and Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writers and Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
10 min
February 13, 2024 Kiddo Helps His Friends
Earlier today, some friends wouldn’t stop arguing on a bumpy bus ride, and Kiddo is feeling so frustrated about it that his tummy hurts. At Mimi's, Kiddo calms down enough to talk about it, and of course Mimi has the perfect story to share, Aaron the Peacemaker. Mimi always finds a way to give Kiddo the tools to get through rough times.

Episode Credits:

Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writer and Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade

Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
10 min
February 07, 2024 Playlist: World Read Aloud Day
Happy World Read Aloud Day from all of us here at PJ Library and Afternoons With Mimi. We hope you'll enjoy this lovely, nice and long playlist of Mimi reading your favorite PJ Library storybooks.

The Candlewick
Written by Jennifer Rosner
Illustrated by Kristina Swarner
Published by PJ Publishing

The Chocolate King
Written by Michael Leventhal
Illustrated by Laura Catalaan
Published by Green Bean Books

Benjy's Blanket
Written by Miguel Gouveia
Illustrated by Raquel Catalina
Published by Green Bean Books

Yitzi, the Trusty Tractor
Written by Naomi Shulman
Illustrated by Shelly Couvillion
Published by PJ Publishing

Until the Blueberries Grow
Written by Jennifer Wolf Kam
Illustrated by Sally Walker
Published by PJ Publishing

Saturdays Are Special
Written by Chris Barash
Illustrated by Abigail Marble
Published by PJ Publishing

The Mouse Who Danced the Hora
Written by Pamela Mayer
Illustrated by Christine Davenier
Published by PJ Publishing

Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher. Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Narrator: Alli Thresher
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
36 min
January 30, 2024 Kiddo Repairs the World
On the way to get ice cream, Mimi gives money to someone in need. Kiddo wonders why and worries that now they won’t have enough to buy ice cream. Mimi explains the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and the small ways we can find and spread kindness and light.

Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade

6 min
January 02, 2024 Kiddo’s Lazy Saturday
Kiddo wants to do so many things on his to-do list! But Mimi knows best and reminds Kiddo that it's Shabbat. Time to rest and snuggle up and read their latest PJ Library delivery: Saturdays are Special, written by Chris Barash, illustrated by Abigail Marble, and published by PJ Publishing.

Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade

5 min
December 26, 2023 Shabbat Playlist
Each Friday evening, families around the world begin the celebration of Shabbat. For many, the evening includes favorite foods, company for dinner, special songs, and blessings. This week, we have a playlist featuring stories all about Shabbat.

If you like what you hear, be sure to visit our other shows on our PJ Library Presents network. We've got not one, not two, but three special Shabbat playlists!
35 min
December 12, 2023 Kiddo Plays Pretend
Kiddo is so bored and there's nothing to do. But Mimi knows that a little creativity can cure any dull day, even when all you have is a paper towel roll. Did you know that creativity and cooperation are both Jewish values? So is being a good friend. To learn more and find picture book recommendations, visit PJLibrary.org/values for more.

Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
6 min

About PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi

From the publisher's feed

Snuggle up and have a little snack, with the best storyteller around, Mimi! Once a month join Kiddo and his grandmother, Mimi, for stories, snacks, and snuggles, in this new series from PJ Library.