The Lawley Story Corner Podcast

It’s all hands on deck when Gonk sets out to find some hidden pirate treasure. All he needs now are more pirate helpers, but his sister, Beaker, tells Gonk to walk the plank — pirates are too messy! ARGH! But a true pirate never gives up, so Gonk ropes in his slobbery swashbuckling sidekick, Nova, who leads them all over the map. At last, they’ve finally sniffed out the pirate loot — or have they?

What do you say when a fashionable flamingo saves your seat at Sunday bingo? Or a party-going pheasant gives you a polka-dotted present? You say, “Thank you!” Being kind is contagious and what better way to learn the power of politeness than with a group of fun-loving critters. Kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy this rhythmic journey through silly situations where good manners are welcomed and joyfully celebrated.

The book is presented in two sections. The first section defines verbal, physical, and sexual abuse by giving examples of how children might experience them. It teaches them that “abuse is NEVER OKAY.” The second section defines verbal, physical, and sexual kindness. By contrasting abuse with kindness, and defining those terms in revolutionary ways, Tell Everyone helps children understand what abuse looks like if they are experiencing it but have no other frame of reference. Tell Everyoneempowers children to refuse to keep secrets, TELL EVERYONE what is happening to them, and get the help they deserve.

When a fisherman finds a baby girl in his net, he and his wife are overjoyed. Their wish for a child has come true! But as the years go by, Merella, their beloved daughter, has a secret longing― a longing that will lead the fisherman and his wife to a heartrending decision.

In this original folk story, acclaimed author Maxine Rose Schur presents a poetic fable, weaving themes of yearning, fate, and abiding love. Coupled with Milanka Reardon’s exquisite illustrations, Child of the Sea delivers a lively, lyrical tale that confirms the universal need to belong and the liberating power of love.

Lucy loves all the colors of the world. She spends her days exploring them and her nights dreaming of them. But something happens, and she forgets about all the colors except red. Soon her obsession takes over the whole house. Will Lucy be stuck seeing only red? Or will she remember how colorful the world really is?

Follow brother and sister dinosaurs, Beaker and Gonk, in their adventure around the kitchen. When Gonk wants to make a birthday breakfast for Momma, he knows it has to be something special. Under the watchful eye of big sister Beaker, he scrambles to thekitchen but stirs up a mess when eggs go rolling and special ingredients go missing. It’s up to Gonk to fix this culinary disaster before Momma wakes up!

This story shines on children discovering sunlight and shadows. Shadows come, go, shorten, and grow. My Shadow will spark curiosity in the natural world and encourage young people to observe their shadows throughout the day. Shadow discovery is universal, and behind this phenomenon is so much science.

Do you love America? Well, you are not alone. Join us as we celebrate why each of us loves America, from making lots of different friends, to eating food from a variety of countries, to being able to visit so many amazing places or just being given the opportunity to learn new things. America, we love you for these reasons and so many more!

Best friends Harper and Theo love to explore and discover. At the beach, they swim in the ocean, collect seashells, build sand castles—and ask questions! Why does the ocean taste salty? Where do waves come from? Why does wet sand stick together, but dry sand does not? Journey along with our Kid Scientists to find out!

When Tortoise wakes up from his long winter nap, all he wants is lunch. On his search for tasty treats, he realizes that all of his desert friends have a special talent, but he doesn’t . . . until a desert rain sweeps in. Tortoise finally discovers just how special he is, and how his unique qualities can help others. Everything he wanted, he already had! 

Hop, Vroom, Skitter is a story of self-love perfect for sharing with anyone who seeks to know what special gifts lie within them.