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First Day Back

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This story is called First Day Back, written and read by Ryan Aoto. This is a LibraryCall recording. On the last night of summer break, Jaiden sat at the dinner table with his mom. Normally, he was very talkative. He didn’t get to have dinner with his mom often. She worked all the time. That night, however, he sat silent, poking at his food. “What’s wrong Sweetie,” his mother asked. Jaiden shrugged. “Are you sad that summer’s over?” Jaiden shrugged again. “You’ll have a great time tomorrow,” she said with a smile. “You’re going to be in Ms. Chen’s class, like you wanted.

Un viaje en el campo

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Este cuento se llama Un viaje en el campo: de la ciudad a la naturaleza, escrito por Lauren Kratz Prushko. Esta es una grabación de LibraryCall. Dominic, Sonia y Zareena son los mejores amigos y se llaman a sí mismos “La Brigada Municipal”. (city noise sound effect) “Me encanta ese nombre, La Brigada Municipal. Es fácil de recordar!” dijo Zareena. “Si, somos un súper grupo de amigos que sabe todo lo que hay que saber de las aventuras en la ciudad.

Melita and the Girl on the Hill

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In a small village by the sea there was a girl named Melita. It was summer. The breeze was warm and scented with the flowers that covered the village. Melita loved the summertime. She spent her days basking in the sun, and when it was too hot, she would take a dip in the sea. At the highest point in the village, at the top of a hill, there was a mansion that stood out against the sunny, happy village. The mansion had been painted black with dark purple accents, which seemed curious for a home by the sea.

The Frog Prince

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This story is called The Frog Prince by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. This is a LibraryCall adaptation and recording. One fine morning, a young princess named Luisa put on her coat and shoes and went outside to play in the woods. After walking for a while, she came to a cool pond and decided to sit down for a rest. She had brought her favorite golden ball with her, and as she sat, she mindlessly tossed it up into the air and caught it again. Eventually, she threw the ball so high that it bounced off the branch of a tree and went crashing down into the water.

Los vecinos: Julián y Leilani en la naturaleza

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Este cuento se llama Los vecinos: Julián y Leilani en la naturaleza, escrito por Lauren Kratz Prushko. Esta es una grabación de LibraryCall. En dos casitas en dos pequeñas colinas, Dos mejores amigos, Julián y Leilani, abrieron sus puertas, Apagaron las luces, Salieron afuera, Y cerraron sus puertas. Luego, subieron la colina. Bajaron la colina. Subieron la colina. Bajaron la colina. Subieron la colina. Bajaron la colina. Y se encontraron en el medio. "Hola, Julián", dijo Leilani.

Adventures in the Water

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"Spending time by the ocean this summer will be unforgettable because anything is possible with Grandma Arlene!" Curtis thinks to himself. "Curtis, did you remember to pack the new underwear we bought yesterday?" Mom shouts as she sticks her head into my room."Yes, Mom, and do you have to shout about underwear? I don't want the neighbors to hear about my new underwear." My mom laughs and replies, "I am sorry, Curtis, talking loud runs in the family.

A Camping Trip: From City to Nature

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Dominic, Sonia, and Zareena are three best friends that call themselves The City Squad. (city noise sound effect).“I like that name for us, The City Squad. It's catchy!" said Zareena. "Yeah, we're a group of friends who know everything there is to know about having adventures in a big city. But this summer, we’re going on our first camping trip!," laughed Sonia. "That's why we need to stick together,” said Dominic nervously.

The Monkey and the Crab: a Story from Japan

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The Monkey and the Crab by Ryan Aoto, adapted from the Japanese folktale The Monkey and Crab Battle. This is a LibraryCall Recording. One day, a monkey walked down to the riverbank. There, he saw a crab holding an omusubi, a ball of rice wrapped in seaweed. The monkey’s first thought was to run over and steal the omusubi for himself, as he was both hungry and greedy. The crab was smaller than him, so he shouldn’t have much trouble. Just as he was about to run over, he noticed the crab’s sharp claws. “I would not want to be pinched by those,” the monkey thought.

Winnie-the-Pooh y la cola de Ígor

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Este cuento se llama Winnie the Pooh y la cola de Ígor escrito por A.A. Milne. Esta es una adaptación y grabación de LibraryCall. En un rincón del bosque, Ígor, el viejo burro gris, estaba solo pensando en cosas. A veces pensaba con tristeza para sí mismo: "¿Por qué?" y a veces pensaba: "¿Cuándo?" y otras veces pensaba: "¿Cuál?", y luego no sabía muy bien en qué estaba pensando. Entonces, cuando apareció Winnie the Pooh, Ígor se alegró de dejar de pensar por un momento para decirle: "¿Cómo estás?" de una manera sombría. "Bien.

Calypso in the Kitchen

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"It's Saturday!" That is Ruby's first thought when she wakes up. Then, she hears the movement of the steel pans and pots hitting the stovetop in the kitchen. Ruby's mom is getting ready for the aunties, the uncles, and cousin Shaun to visit. "Ruby!" Ruby's mom both sings and shouts her name. "It's time to get up!" A new sound emerges from the kitchen. Calypso music is playing, and Ruby hears the steel pan drum. Now the day has officially begun.