Story Time with Mama V - Children entertainment and a welcomed break for the parents.

What do you do if a friend plays too rough? How about when Grandma kisses you and hugs you too tight? What do you do when a stranger offers you candy in return of you helping them find their lost pet? All of these questions and many others are answered in our episode today of Lets Talk About Body Boundaries written by Julie Emote. The physical book is available for purchase HERE. Listen in to the full episode and I encourage you to share this one with everyone who could use some guidance of how to set and respect boundaries. Thank you, Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

Wally is the youngest in his family of many, MANY brothers and sisters. It seems that everyone has their pearl, except for Wally. Wally sets out on a quest to search for his pearl. Is the pearl out in the ocean? Does Wally have to go far to find his pearl? What if the pearl is not that far away at all? Tune in to find out where exactly Wally finds his pearl. Wally the Wellfleet Oyster is written by Elise Shaver and is available for purchase HERE. Thank you so much for listening. Please share this episode with another friend who perhaps is searching for happiness outside of themselves. This book teaches children (and some adults) how to truly find their magic (and their pearl) by searching within themselves. Bye for now. Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

Its the First Day of school at Rainforest Elementary and Dogfish is excited for the new school year when suddenly, he hears the Pink Dolphin cry. When Dogfish learns that Pink Dolphin has been bullied by the Anaconda Snake, Dogfish decides to do something and put a stop to bullying. Listen in to the full story and make sure to check out the physical book that is available HERE Also, check out the other Dogfish story episodes: Dogfish: Just be YOU - Listen HERE Dogfish Saves the Ocean - Listen HERE Support the Show.

This week Stalla and Paige, the fraternal twins are back on the show with Stella's Brave Voice. This book is written by Marissa Bader. We featured the first book on the podcast: The Only Me (click to listen) a few episodes back. Here is what the author had to say about this story: " In Stella’s Brave Voice, Stella begins reflecting on deeper levels about what it means to be a twin and what it means to be herself. While she may be the more timid and soft-spoken twin, it doesn’t mean she likes Paige speaking on her behalf. Discover how Stella finds her brave voice that boosts her confidence and strengthens the bond with her sister and best friend." The book is available for purchase HERE Listen in to the full episode. Send me a DM on Instagram at Story Time with Mama V and let me if your young listener has ever had rouble finding their own voice. Thank you so much for listening. Please share this episode with a friend or family member and I will see you on the next episode of Story Time with Mama V. Bye for Now, Victoria aka Mama V. Support the Show.

There once was a girl who loved being girly. She loved bows, tiaras and being pretty in pink. She also wanted to be a doctor - but her vision of being a doctor included a lot of who she already was - a girl who loves pink, bows and tiaras and someone who wants to heal others. Thats what our story is about in this episode where I am reading the Princess Doctor (click title for link to the book) written by Madison Uli. Listen in to the full episode to see how far Addie - our lead character of the book takes her dream. Once you've had a chance to hear the episode please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and a rating for the show. Thank you, Victoria aka Mama V. Support the Show.

Welcome to another episode of Story Time with Mama V Podcast where we read children's books outloud. In today's episode I am reading Shirley Murley written by Su Murley. This is a fun rhyming book for new readers , new talkers and anyone else who enjoys a good rhyming story. In the words of the author: "Say hello to a little girl called Shirley Murley and join her as she lives her busy, busy rhyming life with her Mummy and Daddy and her friends. Whether you are just starting out as a new reader and beginning to enjoy reading on your own, or you are reading together and sharing a book during story-time, adorable Shirley Murley will always make you smile." The book is available for purchase HERE Once you've listened to the story and had a chance to practice the rhymes, please share it with another friend, leave a review on Apple podcasts, like and follow the show wherever it is that you get your podcasts. Thank you, Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

Calling all aspiring artists, musicians, scientists, singers and everyone else with a big dream! Meet Sophia in Have You Seen Baby Pigeon - written by Hanna Kowalewska. In the author's words: "Sophia is a little girl who wants more than anything in her life to become an artist. However, she does not like what she draws at all, and feeling upset, she tears and throws away her drawings. What should she do if nothing comes of it? What will help her get closer to her dream? Maybe her new pigeon friends will help her out?" Listen in to the full episode and make sure to grab your copy of this heart-warming story HERE. Please make sure to share this episode with another aspiring someone with a big dream. Thank you, Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

Sister! Sister! Or in the case of our story today, meet Stella and Paige - fraternal twins. In the story - The Only Me written by Marissa Bader we hear from Stella and get her perspective on what its like to have a fraternal twin sister. In the words off the author: "Stella and Paige are 7-year-old fraternal twins who don't look or act alike. They have very different personalities and interests. Despite that, people constantly compare them or comment about how strange it is that they're not similar. They may be twins, but they’re not the same person!" Listen in to the full episode for the whole story. The book is available for purchase HERE. Thank you for tuning in. Please leave us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with someone who needs a healthy reminder of how unique they are regardless whether they have a sibling or not, and I'll see you on the next episode of Story Time with Mama V. Bye for now. Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

Whiskers Finds His Luck by Shana Gorian is on the show this week. This is a St. Patrick themed story. In the words of the author: " Whiskers doesn't know it, but he's in for a big surprise. Because when the carefree cat inadvertently saves a tiny leprechaun from a trap, the leprechaun declares him to be a source of great luck, and suddenly his day is transformed into an adventure filled with magic and good fortune." Listen in to the full episode and please share it with a friend or family member and spread the luck of this magical story. The book is available for purchase HERE. Thank you for tuning in. Until next, time, bye for now. Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

Rynnie Roo - the adventurous kangaroo is taking us on our story adventure this week with Rynnie Roo's Adventures - Dinosaur Valley. This book is written by Jean Johnson and is available for purchase HERE. In this story, Rynnie Too takes us all the way to the Dinosaur Capital in Glen Rose Texas. Children will learn history of Glen Rose, as well as get acquainted with some pretty big creatures such as an Acrocanthosaurus and a Sauroposeidon (big names for big dinosaurases). Listen in to the full adventure and make sure to share this episode with another friend who loves to learn new things, go on new adventures buy using their imagination and is curious about dinosaurs. Thank you, Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

DIGFISH is back on the podcast and this time, DOGFISH Saves the Ocean. This book is written by Rita Reed. We've featured DOGFISH on the show before in DOGFISH, Just be YOU (Listen HERE) In the author's words: Dogfish is enjoying a beautiful day in the ocean when suddenly he sees his friend Turtle with a straw stuck in his snout! After he calls his friends to help, they all discover that ocean pollution is a BIG problem! Join Dogfish and his friends as they learn more about pollution and what they can do to help. Dogfish Saves the Ocean is a fun, colorful book that teaches children about working together and taking care of our oceans. We can ALL make a difference! You can find this book for purchase HERE. Make sure to listen to the whole episode to learn a special song about Recycling. Please share this episode with a friend or family member, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Lets have more young listeners enjoy the stories on this podcast that are not only fun to listen to but usually come with a valuable life lesson. Thank you, Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

If you have a child who is a bit of a panicky panda then this episode is the one to listen to. Our story this week is Roly Poly the Panicky Panda written by Chantelle Stieghan. Chantelle's books have appeared on the podcast before: The Snail Who Lost its Slime - Listen HERE and The Butterfly Who Couldn't Fly - Listen HERE . IN the author's words, this is a " story of a nervous panda cub who goes on an unexpected adventure after a small fright causes him to roll far away from home. Will he find the courage to make it back to his mother before dark?" Listen in to find out and make sure to grab your copy of the physical book HERE. Thank you for tuning in! Parents and Caregivers - is there a time when your young listener had to be brave? Send me a DM on instagram where I am Storytime with Mama V or send me an e-mail and let me know at victoria@victoriapellegrino.ca. Stay brave, Victoria aka Mama V. Support the Show.

This week we are featuring Floss, the Wobbly Flamingo, written by Joanne Moore. This is the third book in the Bit Different Collection. We featured Crosby the Not So Snappy Crocodile (LISTEN HERE) and Bertie, The Very Blind Bat (LISTEN HERE) on the show previously. In the words of the author: "Introduce your little one to all types of differences, encouraging them to celebrate what makes us each unique, to understand that we each have our own strengths and abilities, and to accept and value each other for exactly who they are." Floss the Wobbly Flamingo taches children about: Here is the LINK to purchase the physical book. Make sure to listen to the whole episode as I ask you some specific question which will give you the chance to get a shout out on a future episode. The question is: What makes YOU special and unique? Send me your reply at victoria@victoriapellegrino.ca or DM me on Instagram at Story Time with Mama V Thank you so much for listening. Please Make sure to share this episode with a friend or family member and help more young unique listeners discover the show. Bye for Now, Victoria aka Mama V Support the Show.

Carrying on from the episode last week of Classic Rhymes which you can listen to HERE , this week we are doing Action Rhymes. Action Rhymes are great to get the kids to get up, move, and work on developing their gross motor skills. I encourage you to play each rhyme more than once so that your little one can get the hang of the moves that are involved. This week's rhymes include: This Little Piggy Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Incy-Wincy Spider Pat-A-Cake If You're Happy and You Know It I hope you and your young listener enjoying singing and dancing and moving along with these action rhymes. Please share this episode with a friend or a family member who has a young mover, groover and listener in their world. Bye for now, Victoria AKA Mama V Support the Show.

Follow along in this podcast episode compilation of classic rhymes. This episode is especially beneficial for the youngest listeners that are just learning to talk. In addition, if English is your second language, these simple rhymes can help you master new vocabulary as the rhymes have a repetitive nature. In this episode you will hear the following classic rhymes: Row, Row, Row Your Boat One, Two, Three, Four Five Hickory, Dickory, Dock Ring-A-Ring-A-Roses Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush Old MacDonald Please rate and share the podcast and help others discover the show. Thank you. Support the Show.

Meet Sora, the little cricket. Sora is searching for a song to sing, but nothing seems to be coming to her easily. Sora starts to worry that she doesn't have any imagination. Thats until she starts chatting with various creatures such as song birds, fish and others that Sora leans into her imagination. Listen in to the full story of Sora's imagination journey. This book is one of many of the Once Upon a Dance Collection and can be found for purchase HERE. You can also watch this Youtube video to follow along for the story as well as creative movement presentation. If you've enjoyed this story please share it with your friends and follow the podcast on the podcasting platform of your choice. Thank you, Mama V Support the Show.

Happy New 2024! Lets start the year off with a musical story of T-Rockasaurus: the Rockin’ T-Rex. This book is written by Becky Halton. WE featured another book of Becky's on the show before called Lucy and the Shooting Star. You can find that episode here. Lucy and the Shooting Star. In our story today we meet young T-Rockasaurus Rex. He is a member of a musical dinosaur family where each family member plays a different music instrument. Join T-Rocksasaurus as he explores the various instruments until he finds his musical calling - the DRUMS. Listen to the whole family jam together and have a jam session of your own as you listen along to this energetic story. Be sure to check out the book that is available for purchase HERE. Once you've listened to this episode please leave a rating and a review and help other young listeners discover great stories that are only a push play away. Support the Show.

Welcome to a very special episode of the show! Today, I'm reading a classic with a modern twist - 12 Days of Christmas with BAKON. BAKON has made a couple of other appearances on the show in the past with EVERYBODY LOVES BAKON EPISODE and A BAKON WRAPPED HALLOWEEN EPISODE. Listen in to 12 Days of Christmas with BAKON and make sure your littles are following along as I give them cues to join in. If you are enjoying the show and this episode, please share this episode with others, leave rating and a review. Merry Christmas! Here is the link to purchase the physical book :12 Days of Christmas with BaKon Support the Show.

Hello! At the time of this episode airing we are less then one week from a major holiday - Christmas! I'm noticing a trend among parents where we are all stressed and stretched to the max in different ways during this time. In this episode I share 3 pillars of what I'm doing to take better care of myself during this time. These Pillars include: Good Quality of Sleep and what I do to achieve it, using my cell phone as a phone more often then a source of entertainment, and limiting my sweets intake. Have a listen as I share additional strategies and tips to indeed make this the most wonderful time of the year on your own terms. If you like this episode please share it with another stressed out and maxed out grown up who needs a gentle reminder of some basic self care. Support the Show.

Have you ever met a Christmas Dragon? Well today is your lucky day! In today's episode I'm reading Sir Steve and the Christmas Dragon written by Vanessa Ireson. In this story, the farmers' Parade of Lights is interrupted by a fearsome beast, one boy is brave enough to discover that there's more to this dragon than meets the eye...and ear. Listen in to the full episode and please share this story to spread the holiday cheer. Here is a link to purchase the physical book: https://a.co/d/1AV7rxu Also, have a listen to Vanessa's other book which was featured on the podcast in the past: Lets Go, Goose Goose! Support the Show.