Hello Story Villagers, Family & Friends!

Thank you to listeners, subscribers, and fans of Aunti Oni Story Village (Seasons 1 & 2) & Story Village with Aunti Oni, (Season 3)

Story Village is moving to a bi-weekly format for the remainder of 2022. So every other Saturday you will get a new story or poetry or song to sing along to. When you or your parents subscribe to the podcast, you will be notified every time a new story or poem drops!

Till then, in this episode, I am sending virtual kisses, hugs & big shout-outs to our listeners and subscribers in the top 10 cities in the USA, and the top 10 countries around the world!

I wish I could walk, drive, hop, skip, jump, or fly to see you all in person and give you big hugs.

Maybe one day soon, so keep listening!

B safe. B well. B love.

Aunti Oni *!* = Aunti Oni's sparkling eyes & happy face *!*

Music: (c) How Did We End Up Here by Christian Andersen

Mixed & Mastered by DJ King Canal

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Little ones can be the strongest ones! Find out how and why in this Russian Folktale based on a version by Baba Jamal Koram, The Storyman called Pulling That Yam, in the wonderful book, Jump Up and Say! a Collection of Black Storytelling.

Aunti Oni re-tells this classic in a special twist for you to sing along..."Pulling that yam! Oh yeah, oh yeah!

(c) 2022 Pulling Together by Oni Lasana (revision)

Music: (c) Crayons by Josef Falkenskold

Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal

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Ever wondered why rabbits have short little tails? This legendary African American southern folktale was re-written by storyteller, Karima Amin of Buffalo, New York. It will delight your imagination as a traditional "how and why" story. More adventures of Brer Rabbit stories are available for your reading pleasure right here; The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends.

(c) 1999 How Brer Rabbit Lost His Fine Bushy Tail by Karima Amin, adaptation

Music: (c) Trenchtown Summer by View Point

Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal

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In the country of Ireland, the power of storytelling is legendary. This tale is handed down from generation to generation and tells how stories can change lives if one listens, learns, and applies the lessons.

So listen up!

(c) 2021 2 Warriors by Oni Lasana (Adaptation)

Music: (c) The Celtic Flavour by Alysha Sheldon

Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal

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Butterfly Friends stick together and won't let the mean attitude of others hold them back from enjoying life together. Enjoy Elisa Pearmain's tribute to Brother Blue, who was the official storyteller of Boston, Massachusetts in America. Elisa Pearmain is a professional Storyteller, Licensed Therapist, and award-winning author of several books. My favorite is Once Upon A Time...Storytelling to Teach Character and Prevent Bullying.

You can learn more about Elisa's programs and resources at www.WisdomTales.com

(c) Butterfly Friends by Elisa Pearmain

Music: English Garden by Jimmy Wahlsteen

Mix & Mastering: DJ King Canal

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Who doesn't like to be a winner? It's ok if you win honestly, but what if you don't? Will Sly stay as sly as his name or will he learn that cheaters are always losers?

This story by Pedro Pablo Sacristan from Madrid, Spain is a lesson on how to be a true champ in every game you play. Visit Pedro Pablo and find more great stories and activities on his website!

Visit here; Bedtime Stories, Short Stories For Children

(c) The Boy Who Always Won by Pedro Pablo Sacristan

Music: (c) In My Funky Jacket by The New Fools

Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal

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Little Firefly can not help shining her light, it's in her DNA! But she is getting on Gorilla's last nerve! A big bad Gorilla is coming after her and all her family and friends. YIKES! Will she get away or will Gorilla get rid of all the fireflies?

Shine On (c) 2021 Oni Lasana (adaptation)

Music: (c) Sparkle & Swirl by Raymond Grouse

Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal

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Will you share your imagination with a friend? Will you tell positive stories to make someone else feel better? You sure can, just like the man who sat by the window. So how did the man who sat by the window use his imagination to comfort a friend?

(c) Love At Second Sight by Alice Spence

Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal

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Story Village Cheer is a poetry/song to welcome you to the Story Village!

Story Village Live Poem (c) 2021 by Oni Lasana

Chorus: Author unknown

Snap! Hurry Up! & Hear a story

Clap! Wake up! & Learn a story

Tap! Listen up! & Tell a story!

We're here, we're here, we're here oh yeah!

Music: (c) Can You Feel Me by Love Beans

Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal

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A father sends his four sons on a journey to take care of his apple tree.

Will they learn not to judge by appearances?

For everything in life, there is a time and season.

Author Unknown aka my friend Arthur Unknown

Seasons of Life (C) 2021 Oni Lasana (Adaptation)

Music: (c) Seh One by Lou Ricard

Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal

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Thanks *!*