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What happens if you sing out of tune? Can you colour outside of the lines and be ok with it? What if you don't get the perfect grade on a test? This week's episode features Petunia the Perfectionist written by Marissa Bader. Petunia thrives for perfection. Instead of having fun and being creative she is too hung up on getting it right each and every time. One day, in music class, Petunia unintentionally strikes a "different" cord. While she thinks she made a mistake, it turns out that she actually created a beautiful note. Listen in to the full story to hear how Petunia changes her tune - literally and figuratively. The book is available of AMAZON.

Please enjoy other stories written by Marissa Bader that we've featured on the show:

Stella's Brave Voice - Listen HERE

The Only Me - Listen HERE

Thank you so much for listening in and I can't wait to read to you again on another episode of Story Time with Mama V. Bye for now

Victoria aka Mama V

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Hello and welcome! This week I'm reading Sally Mitts Finds a Home written by Shain Stodt. In the author's words:

"When Sally’s family moves away and she is left behind in the rush, she learns about the outside world for the first time, making friends with butterflies and squirrels in a wide, amazing world! Finding the tired little kitten asleep on their porch, a caring person takes her to an animal shelter.

Here Sally meets other street cats and is befriended by the spirited Charlie the Tailless. Things are so much better with a friend to snuggle with. But when Charlie is adopted, little Sally is lonely and shy around strangers, and everyone passes her by! Until a gentle man gives her the chance to open her heart and trust again. Will Sally trust her instincts?"

Listen in to the full episode and please share with a friend who might have also brought a pet home from the animal shelter. The book is available for purchase on AMAZON

Bye for now,

Victoria aka Mama V

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Story Time with Mama V. This week I'm reading The Mess written by Alicia Smith. In this story we meet two sisters -Marie and Elise. The girls want to play but they can't find their favourite teddy bears. Their Mom helps them out by adding in some fun and music into the process of clean up. Listen in to the full story. The book is available for purchase on AMAZON

Thank you so much for listening in. Please share this episode with a friend or a family member and I'll see you on the next episode of Story Time with Mama V. Bye for now. 

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Dolly is back on the show and this time she is on a Kindness Journey. In the book Dolly's Kindness Journey written by Melissa Eastin, Dolly the Doodle embarks on a kindness journey. Along the way she meets some new friends who need her help. Every time Dolly meets a new friend or gets farther on her kindness journey, there is an opportunity to pause the episode and allow our young listeners and readers to answer questions and help Dolly make the best kindness choice. Listen in to the full episode and please make sure to share with your family and friends.  This book is available for purchase on AMAZON.

Dolly has been featured on the show before in 

Thank you for joining me and Dolly today and I will see you on the next episode of Story Time with Mama V. Bye for Now. 

Victoria aka Mama V

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Pizza Pizza! Who loves Pizza? Who Wants Pizza? The Magical Pizza Pie written by Susan Rochester Zucconi is a beautiful and delicious story of two pizza makers - Primo and Pignoli from Sicily. Although they already make many delicious dishes such as calzones, pastas and pizza, the duo decide to make a magical pizza that will feed their whole town. Listen in to the full story of love, food, and kindness. The physical book is available for purchase on AMAZON.

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Little Hope Big Hope written by Anita Kissi is an inspiring story of, you guessed it hope! It is a charming, rhyming book that will have young listeners want to rhyme along and read over and over again. The Book is available for purchase on AMAZON

Thank you so much for listening in. Please share this episode with another friend who could use a bit more hope.

Until next time,

Bye for now,

Victoria aka Mama V

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Imagination can take one to many places. In the story of Issa's Imagination written by Rella B., we meet Issa who goes on a magical imagination adventure. On this adventure Issa faces her fears and rises above them to help friends in need. Listen in to the full episode and make sure to check out other books that we've featured on the show:

Mama, I Got a Dollar - CLICK TO LISTEN

AND

If Shapes Could Talk  - CLICK TO LISTEN 

NOTE: at the time of the recording, the book of Issa's Imagination has not been published for resale and is available as a LISTEN ONLY story. 

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In this special bonus episode, I have some guest readers by the names of Lizzie and Casey who are reading The Book With No Pictures written by B.J. Novak. These two are in grade 2 and we recorded them reading their favourite book to show how well they read. Also, it is through the consistent reading of 15 minutes/ day or more that these two have not only developed reading skills but both of them have a huge passion for story telling, reading chapter books and coming up with the most creating games. Listen in to the full reading brought to you especially by Lizzie and Casey.

Thank you for listening.

Bye for now,

Victoria aka Mama V

Special note: the work of B.J. Novak featured in this episode was recorded for education purposes only. No sales or solicitation. 

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How is a spider to get around when he only has one leg? In our story this week of Arachnid, written by Ashanti Reese we meet Arachnid. Arachnid is a spider who was born with 8 legs but somehow ended up with just one. During the course of the story Arachnid moves to a new shed, and this shed is nothing like his old shed. Not only is the shed clean and tidy, the spiders that live in it are kind, caring and compassionate. This is a big change for Arachnid who is used to living with rude and messy spiders in his old shed. Does Arachnid become kinder, cleaner and grows all of his legs back? Or does he go on with his old ways? Listen in to the full episode to find out. the book is available for purchase on AMAZON. Also, please check out the other book which we featured on the show in Episode 70 - Azalea - Listen HERE.

Thank you so much for listening in. If you enjoyed this story, please share it with your circle. its a simple as sending a link to this episode via text message. 

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Victoria aka Mama V

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Is it good to be happy all the time? Or is it bad to be mad? The book No Bad Feelings written by Jenni Nakken explores the conversation of feelings being regular every day emotions. Listen in to the full story and make sure to check out the physical book on AMAZON.

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Victoria aka Mama V

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