Once upon a time, there was a young bull who wouldn't want to fight other bulls. Why wouldn't he fight like the rest of the bulls did? What did he want to do instead? Find out for yourself as 5-year-old Lailan reads "The Story of Ferdinand", written by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson. 

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Music: Frailach 2 by E's Jammy Jams



 5-year-old Lailan reads a literary classic, titled "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" by Dr. Seuss, with the help of Mama to practice his reading and encourage him to read more.


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Music: Toy Piano by Wayne Jones


Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet and a central figure in the American Romantic movement. His famous works include “To Helen” (1831), “The Raven” (1845), and “Annabel Lee” (1849). 

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Music: Allégro by Emmit Fenn



Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist and short story writer. She wrote about themes depicting nature, as well as, personal reflections and emotions. She was considered one of the greatest writers in American Literature. Here I am reading one of her well-known pieces-- also a personal favorite-- "The Applicant".

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Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was an American poet, critic and satirist. She was a prominent name in literary modernism, as well as an advocate for civil liberties and civil rights. 

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Music: The Mini Vandals by In Memory of Jean Talon



5-year-old Lailan reads the beloved classic, "Goodnight Moon," written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. With Mama's help, he was able to enjoy reading more books. He encourages everyone to read along, too, and enjoy.

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Music: Toy Piano by Wayne Jones


 


Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) was a Welsh poet born in Uplands, United Kingdom. One of his most famous works, a villanelle titled "Do not go gentle into that good night," was written in 1947 and first published in a journal in 1951. The poem has been referenced in famous creative works and media to date.

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Music: Allégro by Emmit Fenn


 



"Caged Bird" was published in Maya Angelou's 1983 poetry collection, Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? I hope you like my reading of this beautiful poem.

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Music: Maryandra's Waltz by Jesse Gallagher

 



With Mama's help, 5-year-old Lailan reads "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle, to help him practice reading and encourage him to read more.

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Music: Ukulele Beach by Doug Maxwell