Little Mole is new in town, and he's lonely. On his way home from school on a winter day, he rolls a snowball all the way to the bus stop. He tells it his problems and grows very attached. But when Little Mole tries to take the snowball home with him on the bus, the driver refuses and leaves without them. So Little Mole comes up with a plan: mold the snowball into a bear. Surely that will do the trick? 

After much effort, he finally convinces a bus driver to pick them up. The bus is warm and cozy, and Little Mole falls asleep. But we all know what happens to snowballs when they get warm. . . . Luckily, Grandma is waiting at home, and she finds a way to return her grandson's new friend to him.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: Little Mole's Wish
Author: Sang-Keun Kim
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Year: 2019

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Episode 126 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit... toothy.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: When You Go To Dragon School
Author: Chelsea M. Campbell
Publisher: Macmillian Publishing
Year: 2025

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Episode 125 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

A funny father-son romp for fans of Don’t Push the Button! and Mustache Baby.A young boy longs for a beard like Dad’s, and when he discovers a hair-growth product called Beard in a Box, he must have it! He rips open the package, plants the beard seeds, and waits . . .And waits . . .And waits

Read By: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: Beard in a Box
Author: Bill Cotter
Publisher: Random House Kids
Year: 2016

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Episode 124 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

Buck Denver has had a bad, bad day, so his friends take him on a quest to learn about thankfulness. Soon, he's on a ride with Sunday School Lady, Marcy, and Brother Louie to learn about Jehoshaphat and Lazarus. In the end, Buck learns that on good days AND bad days, God is good and worthy of our thanks-every day, no matter what!

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: Buck Denver’s Bad, Bad Day
Author: Phil Vischer
Publisher: JellyTelly Press
Year: 2019

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Episode 123 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

In this inventive interpretation of Bob Dylan’s 1970 song “If Not for You,” illustrator David Walker beautifully imagines Dylan’s lyrics as portraying the bottomless love between a parent and a child—and the magical experiences they might share together.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: If Not for You
Author: Bob Dylan
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publishing
Year: 1970

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Episode 122 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

Join young Kristi Dawn as she joyfully walks around New York City, sharing her love through acts of generosity—from singing in the church choir to helping a neighbor weed her garden. When she meets a lonely dog looking for a home, Kristi shows that adoption is one of the most loving and life-changing gifts of all.

A sweet adventure picture book by celebrity Kristin Chenoweth, known for her role in Broadway's Wicked and her Emmy Award–winning performance in the ABC hit series Pushing Daisies.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: What Will I Do With My Love Today
Author: Kristin Chenoweth
Publisher: Tommy Nelson, Harper Collins
Year: 2021

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Episode 121 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

I Have a Superpower is the empowering story that teaches kids you don't have to be the strongest, fastest, or even tallest kid out on the court. So long as you have heart, any goal is achievable through hard work and determination—even without a cape!

An original story to inspire the next generation of go-getters and big dreamers. Stephen Curry’s journey to the NBA wasn’t easy. Coaches and recruiters repeatedly told him he was too small to make it in the big leagues. But Stephen used their doubts to shape his ever-positive attitude and fuel his own underdog success story.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: I Have a Superpower
Author: Stephen Curry
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Year: 2022

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Episode 120 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

A squad of frogs is excited when they spot a Very Big Frog in their pond. But when the creature says that he isn’t a frog, the frogs insist that he’s the one who is wrong.

What happens when the creature has had enough of the frogs’ quibbling?

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: I am a Dragon!
Author: Sabina Hahn
Publisher: Harper Collins
Year: 2023

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Episode 119 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

Ingrid has everything a Viking could want—a cozy home, a best friend, and very cute kittens. But she's always wanted one more thing, to win the Strongest Viking Contest. Her only problem? She doesn't know how to swim! Her best friend Stig is determined to help her learn . . . but along the way Ingrid learns that that some things are even more important than winning.

Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, the Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. PurposeDrivenMen.com

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Book: Viking Strong
Author: Doug Cenko
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Year: 2023

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Episode 118 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast

It's Starliday in the celestial heavens, and Billy's star will be seen from light years away. But when another star learns of Billy's "spotlight," he becomes jealous and plays a trick on him. Wade comes to understand his own worth through the story when Billy Dipper is faced with embarrassment and bullying.

Read by:  Olaolu Ogunyemi is a U.S. Marine, author, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect.com. His platform is dedicated to providing resources for parents, teachers, mentors, and caregivers to connect with their children and develop the next generation of impactful leaders.

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Book: Billy Dipper's Time to Shine
Author: Olaolu Ogunyemi
Publisher: Self-published
Year: 2022

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Episode 117 of the "Read Me a Story Dad" Podcast