Tonight's Tale for Children is another old family favourite. One that has been lodged firmly in the hearts of adults and children alike for hundreds of years.  The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen, in it's original translated form from the 1843 text.

I sincerely hope you enjoy listening as much as I did recording.

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Tonight we have something a little different. When I initially started reaching out to other authors and poets to see if anyone would like to submit work to be read on the podcast, Neil Willis was among the first to make contact. A very talented poet with a very clear and infectious passion for what he writes. I am very proud to present the War Years Pentalogy, a series of poems that capture the cost of World War 1, the joy of the Roaring 20s, and then finally the heartache and romance that can be found in many stories of World War 2. I would like to sincerely thank Neil for allowing me to read his work.

Please find his Facebook page here and show him some support. www.facebook.com/NWPoetry 

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Tonight is another Fireside Community Author Spotlight. I am happy to present Pirates Don't Clean their Teeth, written by Adrian Summerson. A story that shows that a little imagination, and a bit of help from your parents, can make a boring day, much more exciting. Thank you Adrian for allowing me to read this book. 

Should you wish to purchase this lovely book for yourself, please contact the authors Facebook page under the same name. 

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Tonight is another Fireside Community Author Spotlight. I am happy to present Tahj the Brave Kite Battles the Wind, written by Anna Digard. A story that shows that you do not need to be part of the popular crowd to succeed. Thank you Anna for allowing me to read this book. Should you wish to purchase this lovely book for yourself, it is available on Amazon.

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Tonight, we continue with Part 2 of Angels in Black Park, written by Mary Crowner, a story about one ladies love of her local national park, written to insight the same thoughtfulness one often experiences when surrounded by beautiful nature.

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Tonight, I am glad to share our first Fireside Community Author Spotlight piece. Angels in Black Park, written by Mary Crowner. This work does contain strong-ish language and adult themes, so younger listeners should steer clear.

This is Part 1 of Angels in Black Park. Part 2 is out now!

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Written in 1839 by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner is a charming and interesting piece, shining a light on the ancient art of sea-faring the superstitions around it, and the joy upon a safe return home. 

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Tonight, I am glad to read "A Knight Named Clover" by author Iain Row. A wonderful children's book first published in 2019. I sincerely hope you enjoy it.

You can check out the educational resources and purchase your own signed copy from the Authors website: www.iainrow.com

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Tonight, we have one of the most well known and well loved children's books of a number of generations.

The Velveteen Rabbit, written by Margery Williams and first published in 1922. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. 

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Tales by the Fireside's first Guided Sleep Meditation. Now with removed outro music. Please do comment and feedback as to how this worked for you. I sincerely hope you enjoy this. I would like to thank Sarah-Louise from the Fireside Community for her suggestion.

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