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What’s it like to be a little sapling on a chilly winter morning, bending and swaying in the wind? In this gentle tale, the little sapling strikes up a conversation with the tall oak tree about being little, being big, and … being trees! It sure is special to be a sapling!
This story features acoustic guitar and some squirrelly shakers.
We’re thrilled to be back for Season Two of Big Giant Book! This story picks up where we left off in The Acorn. What a difference a year makes!
After the story, we share a special update about a big giant change for the new season: we’re launching a Big Giant Book CLUB!
Big Giant Book Club will focus on the previous week’s story and include interactive activities, character interviews, playful songs, and more. It will take the place of our after show, with lots of bonus features and fun! All centered around the previous week’s episode. We hope you love it!
Here’s what the new schedule looks like for this month:
Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? We recently added a few new video versions of our stories. They’re available on our YouTube channel (linked below). We’re excited to continue adding bonus videos on this channel regularly.
If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our @BigGiantBook channel to watch them together!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
It's the very first snowfall of winter ... the perfect time to zoom in closer and see what the animals are up to! In this bonus episode, we head all the way back to the beginning with a re-recorded version of "The Acorn". The animals in the neighborhood each pass the acorn in their own special way, but only one animal ends up with the shiny acorn in the end!
This story features bells, melodica, shakers, drums, tenor saxophone, flute, mandolin, and harmonica.
We hope you are having a very very very happy holiday season!
We will return with all new episodes for the premier of season two on Monday, January 8th!
We shared a brand new bonus video last week for the story "Meese" on our YouTube channel - we hope you check it out!
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All stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd.
All music created and performed by Joey Boyd.
As promised, we have a special bonus episode featuring a favorite remastered tale from way back. "That Cat Likes That" is a cozy story about a cat who likes quite a few classically cat-approved things (and dislikes quite a few things, too). We hope you love this updated version!
Special announcement: we have another bonus video available to enjoy on our YouTube channel! You may remember the story "Meese" - a funny tale about a nice little farm full of many animals and their interesting, pluralized names. Check it out!
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Even though Season One has wrapped, we still have one more bonus remaster episode coming up. Next Monday, December 18th, we'll be back to share a fully re-recorded story and music. Then, we'll be back with all-new episodes for Season Two starting on Monday, January 8th!
If you loved this story as much as the cat loves sleeping in the sun, please rate us in your listening app. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more people every week - and they completely make our day!
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Jasmine Goose loves to play her saxophone. There’s just one problem… whenever she tries to share her jazzy music with someone else, it all comes out in squeaks and honks! Until one night, under the twinkling stars, Jasmine finds a solution that’s all her own... and the groove is contagious!
This story features tenor saxophone, drums, flute, acoustic guitar, bells, and chimes. After the story, guess the instruments with Joey and then enjoy a Silly Story with Rachel!
This is our final full episode for Big Giant Book Season One. What a special year! Thank you so much for tuning in and enjoying these stories and tunes - we appreciate you so much!
We’ll be back with SEASON TWO on Monday, January 8th! Until then, we hope you enjoy our two bonus remastered favorites from earlier in the year, listen to your personal favorites again, and catch up on any episodes you may have missed along the way.
Here are the dates for what’s coming around the corner:
Dec 11: Remastered Favorite #1
Dec 18: Remastered Favorite #2
Jan 8: Season Two Premieres!
If you love this story as much as Jasmine loves playing the saxophone, please rate us in your listening app. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more people every week - and they completely make our day!
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Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
When Sam’s gingerbread masterpiece crumbles, he feels so disappointed! What next? Sam processes his feelings before setting his sights on a new gingerbread goal - and this time, the ending is as sweet as icing!
This story features mandolin and bells. After the story, meet the instruments with Joey and stick around for a Silly Story with Rachel!
If you loved this story as much as gingerbread houses love gumdrops, please rate us in your favorite listening app. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more people every week - and they completely make our day!
Here's what’s in store for the rest of Big Giant Book Season One:
Dec 4: New Episode
Dec 11: Remastered Favorite
Dec 18: Remastered Favorite
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Jan 8: Season Two Premieres!
Check out the other stories featuring our neighborhood friend, Sam:
A Cake for Uncle Otto
Sunset
Seeds
We need your help to fill in the blanks for our very last Silly Story of Season One! Please email Silly Story words to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message there!
We’re looking for:
1. Number
2. Place
3. Sound
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Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Snuggle up with our sleepiest stories from Season One! This episode is a little different - it doesn’t have our usual intro or aftershow, but instead features three cozy stories woven together with relaxing music.
We start off with the mellow “Meadow Babies”. Meet the baby bunnies, beavers, trout, geese, and hummingbirds. Little ones will enjoy imagining the animals in their cozy meadow homes.
Next, let imaginations soar in the story “The Lemon Yellow Kite”. This uplifting, calm, and peaceful story will resonate with the persistence and hopefulness inside all of us.
Finally, we visit the Sweet Creek Kingdom for the story “Sweet Creek Bedtime”. This bedtime story features a relaxing stroll through the enchanted kingdom under the moon and stars. For anyone who has wondered where unicorns sleep, this story will answer that question and perhaps quite a few more.
This episode ends with five minutes of peaceful instrumental music.
Sweet dreams!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
The Sweet Creek Kingdom bustles with excitement as everybody prepares for the annual Harvest Feast. Everybody, that is, except for an elf named Juniper. Juniper isn't excited about the festivities at all. With the help of her fairy friend, Oriana, she learns it's okay to lean on her community even if it feels uncomfortable.
This story features mandolin, acoustic guitar, and a sprinkling of chimes. After the story, Guess the Instruments with Joey! Then stick around for a Sweet Creek Silly Story. Rachel also shares what to expect for the rest of Season One (dates and details below)!
Here's what we have in store for the rest of Big Giant Book Season One:
Nov 20: The Bedtime Bundle (our sleepiest, dreamiest stories from Season One, all in one special extended episode with no intros or after show - just right for zzz's)
Nov 27: New Episode
Dec 4: New Episode
Dec 11: Remastered Favorite
Dec 18: Remastered Favorite
Jan 8: Season Two Premieres!
This story is part of “The Sweet Creek Kingdom” world. Other stories in the Sweet Creek series include:
Sweet Creek Bedtime
Home Sweet Gnome Home
Papa Baker’s Pancakes
Dandelion Day
Madeline and the Mandolin
If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message there! We’re looking for:
If you and your child love these stories as much our Gordon Cobalt loves jam, please rate us on your favorite app, follow/subscribe, and be sure tell a friend about Big Giant Book!
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Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
Visit us at our website:
https://biggiantbook.com
Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Silly Stories:
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Red light, green light … purple pink blue! We know red means stop, and green means go … but what do all the other colors mean? Let’s imagine some fun ways to move in this version of the “Red Light, Green Light” game - with a twist!
This story features acoustic guitar. After the story, Rachel shares what to expect in the upcoming months for Season One (dates and details below)! Then we wrap up with a super Silly Story.
Here's what we have in store for the rest of Big Giant Book Season One:
Nov 13: New Episode
Nov 20: The Bedtime Bundle (our sleepiest, dreamiest stories from Season One, all in one special extended episode with no intros or after show - just right for zzz's)
Nov 27: New Episode
Dec 4: New Episode
Dec 11: Remastered Favorite
Dec 18: Remastered Favorite
Jan 8: Season Two Premieres!
If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message there! We’re looking for:
If you and your child love these stories as much as birds love to fly, please rate us on your favorite app, follow/subscribe, and be sure tell a friend about Big Giant Book!
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Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
Visit us at our website:
Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Sasha visits the beach on a crisp autumn afternoon - but it's not the same as it was in the summer! The water is too cold for swimming, a sand castle doesn't sound very intriguing, and it's too breezy to read a book on a beach towel. But then Sasha realizes: there's treasure all over the beach!
This story features acoustic guitar. After the story, join us in The Rhythm Song! Then we wrap up with a Silly Story.
If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message there! We’re looking for:
You might recognize Sasha from Sasha's Mysterious Fence and Mud Tea. These stories are all part of “The Neighborhood” series. Other stories in this series include:
Spooky the Cat
Autumn Walk and Talk
We Didn’t Go Anywhere
Lightning Bug Land
A Cake for Uncle Otto
Faraway Friends
Sasha's Mysterious Fence
The Lemon Yellow Kite
Little Day Moon
Sunset
Grandpa's Beard
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
If you and your child love these stories as much as leaves love falling, please rate us on your favorite app, follow/subscribe, and be sure tell a friend about Big Giant Book!
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Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
Visit us at our website:
https://biggiantbook.com
Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Silly Stories:
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
In this not-so-scary story, Spooky the cat sneaks out on an autumn night for a surprising little stroll. Join Spooky as he scampers through the neighborhood and gets into all sorts of mischief.
This story features lots of tenor saxophone, drums, and some pots and pans! After the story, meet the musical instruments with Joey and then join Rachel for a sweet Silly Story.
If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media (linked below) and send a message there! In October, we're looking for:
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If you and your child love these stories as much as cats love cream, please follow/subscribe!
Visit us at our website:
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Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
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Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Let’s hop along on a meadow adventure with Bunny Rabbit. He must find out what is causing the beautiful glow on the hill at night… it looks like stars on the ground! Bunny Rabbit is so curious that his ears wiggle. Dear friend Hummingbird joins in the adventure and they find lots of pumpkin fun along the way!
This story features acoustic guitar, cajón, washboard, harmonica, and chimes. Meet the musical instruments with Joey after the story! Then we wrap up with a Silly Story.
If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message there! We’re looking for:
This story is part of “The Meadow” series. Other stories in this series include:
Shiny Blue
Blackberry Black Bear
Meadow Mamas
Meadow Babies
A Mystery at Beaver Pond
That’s Nothing
If you and your child love these stories as much beavers love construction, please rate us on your favorite app, follow/subscribe, and be sure to tell a friend about Big Giant Book!
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Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
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Visit us at our website:
Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
The neighborhood apple tree is ready for everyone to enjoy! In this playful musical tale, everyone stops by to visit the tree and enjoy the autumn apples - each in their own special way.
This story features flute, soprano saxophone, shakers, acoustic guitar, mandolin, floor tom, and snare drum. After the story, meet the instruments with Joey and then join Rachel for a sweet Silly Story!
If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message there! We’re looking for:
This story is part of “The Neighborhood” series. Other stories in this series include:
Autumn Walk and Talk
We Didn’t Go Anywhere
Lightning Bug Land
A Cake for Uncle Otto
Faraway Friends
Sasha's Mysterious Fence
The Lemon Yellow Kite
Little Day Moon
Sunset
Grandpa's Beard
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
If you and your child love these stories as much squirrels love nibbling apples, please rate us on your favorite app, follow/subscribe, and be sure tell a friend about Big Giant Book!
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Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
Visit us at our website:
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Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Colorful leaves, yellow school buses, ripe squash - autumn is here! This song story celebrates and explores the cozy new season in a playful way. Join us on a walk and talk as we stroll into autumn together!
This story features acoustic guitar, cajón, and a quick dash of shakers.
After the story, we share a Silly Story. If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message there! We’re looking for:
If you and your child love these stories as much as squirrels love acorns, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
Visit us at our website:
Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
It’s time for a good night’s sleep in the Sweet Creek Kingdom. Let’s take a peaceful, sleepy tour through the restful kingdom together. This story might make you feel a little snoozy, too!
This story features sleepy acoustic guitar versions of familiar motifs from the other Sweet Creek stories. After the story, we meet the guitar and wrap up with a Silly Story.
If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message there! We’re looking for:
If you and your child love these stories as much as unicorns love moon glow, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
This story is part of “The Sweet Creek Kingdom” world. Other stories in the Sweet Creek series include:
Home Sweet Gnome Home
Papa Baker’s Pancakes
Dandelion Day
Madeline and the Mandolin
Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
Visit us at our website: https://biggiantbook.com
Questions/Comments/Feedback: mailbox@biggiantbook.com
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
What is a summer adventure? Charlie hears all sorts of interesting summer stories from his friends at school and feels bad that he didn't go on big adventure. With the help of his Dad and sister, he reflects on his own summer experiences and discovers the sweet adventure he loves most of all.
This story features soprano saxophone and tenor saxophone. Stick around to meet the instruments with Joey after the story, then join us for a Silly Story!
If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send their responses through a message. We’re looking for:
Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together! Our newest video is "The Lightning Bug Song" which is a fingerplay sing-along song.
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If you and your child love these stories as much as Clover loves lemonade, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
Do you remember Charlie and Clover from another story? We first met them in Mud Tea! Today's tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
Lightning Bug Land
A Cake for Uncle Otto
Faraway Friends
Sasha's Mysterious Fence
The Lemon Yellow Kite
Little Day Moon
Sunset
Grandpa's Beard
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Something unexpected appears in the meadow - and the curious meadow critters are completely puzzled! After a bit of investigation, they soon discover what the shiny blue thing is ... and they discover what makes it so amazing.
This story features acoustic guitar, shakers, tenor saxophone, and hand drum. After we meet the instruments, Joey leads us in “The Rhythm Song” with a little help from the hand drum.
We wrap up with a Silly Story! If your child/class/family/inner child would like to submit words to help us complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to: sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send their responses through a message. We’re looking for:
Have you checked out Big Giant Book’s bonus videos? They’re available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view the videos, please visit our channel and view them together! We’ll add “The Lightning Bug Song” later this week.
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
If you and your child love these stories as much as The Kid loves biking, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
This story is part of “The Meadow” world. Other stories in The Meadow series include:
Blackberry Black Bear
Meadow Mamas
Meadow Babies
A Mystery at Beaver Pond
That’s Nothing
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Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
When he learns that Uncle Otto's birthday is around the corner, Sam takes secret notes on what Uncle Otto loves to eat so that he will know the perfect ingredients to use for the Best Cake EVER!
This tale features lots of mandolin. After the story, Joey highlights different ways to play the mandolin. We play the "I Found a Sound" game once more (it will be back!) and then share some fun news: the "Silly Stories" segment will return next week!
If your child/children/class/inner child would like to submit responses for the upcoming Silly Story, please email their answers to sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on social media and send a message with their responses. We're looking for:
1. A snack
2. A color
3. A number
Big Giant Book’s bonus videos are available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view these videos, please visit our channel and view them together!
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If you and your child love these stories as much as Uncle Otto loves olives, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
Do you remember Sam from a couple other stories? We first met him in Seeds and met him again in Sunset!
Today's tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
Faraway Friends
Lightning Bug Land
Sasha's Mysterious Fence
The Lemon Yellow Kite
Little Day Moon
Sunset
Grandpa's Beard
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
It’s a hot, sunny day in the meadow. Bunny Rabbit and Hummingbird are trying to stay cool. Squirrel invites them to join her on a trip to a shady patch of beautiful blackberries, and they happily join her. Even better than the blackberries: they all make a new friend!
This story features acoustic guitar, shakers, and tenor saxophone. After the story, Rachel and Joey return to the “I Found A Sound” game.
Big Giant Book’s first bonus video is now available on our Youtube channel (linked below). If your child would love to view this video, please visit our channel with them and view it together! We’ll be adding more videos - including “Sometimes I’m a Boat” later this week.
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If you and your child love these stories as much as Squirrel and Black Bear love blackberries, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Let’s focus on our breath! Have you ever had a feeling that felt so powerful, you didn’t know what to do next? What can you do? In this song story, we highlight those “pebble in my sandal” situations, then we focus on mindfully smelling apple pie and blowing bubbles (breathe in, breathe out).
This story features acoustic guitar.
After the story, Rachel and Joey talk about finding their breath. Then they return to the “I Found A Sound” game. If you’d like to send in an idea for a sound (or even an audio clip of your own!), please team up with a caregiver to send it to us via email at mailbox@biggiantbook or in a social media message (below).
Special announcement: on Tuesday, August 15th we will share our first video for our bonus feature channel on Youtube. Be sure to check it out!
If you and your child love these stories, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
We’re thrilled to be back from our midseason break! What better way to say farewell (for now) to our helpful gnome friend than with a special story of his very own? This tale is a welcome home story for Gordon Cobalt.
Gordon returns to the Sweet Creek Kingdom and plans a surprise for all his friends. He doesn’t know that they’re planning a surprise for him, too!
This story features mandolin, chimes, and (of course!) the recorder - or, gnome flute.
After the story, Rachel and Joey share a new activity: the “I Found A Sound” game. If you’d like to send in an idea for a sound (or even an audio clip of your own!), please team up with a caregiver to send it to us via email at mailbox@biggiantbook or in a social media message (below).
Special announcement: on Tuesday, August 15th we will share our first video for our bonus feature channel on Youtube. Be sure to check it out!
If you and your child love these stories as much as Gordon Cobalt loves rolling down the grassy hill, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Big Giant Book musical storytelling podcast features stories, music, games, and activities created by Rachel Boyd and Joey Boyd.
Gordon Cobalt fills in for one final week here at Big Giant Book. He'll head back to the Sweet Creek Kingdom after this episode - Rachel and Joey will return next week!
Gordon chats about how much he's enjoyed his time here and looks ahead to his journey home. He shares a couple jokes, another poem, and another little tune. Thanks for all the help, Gordon!
Rachel and Joey will return with a full-length episode on Monday, August 7th. We’ll be kicking off the second half of Season One with our 25th episode and a couple special surprises!
If you and your child love these stories as much as Gordon Cobalt loves jokes, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
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Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Our gnome friend is back again, happily filling in for Rachel and Joey during the midseason break.
Gordon Cobalt shares another poem, a couple jokes, and his thoughts on his very first super special frozen summer treat (or two, or three, or four...)!
Rachel and Joey will return with a full-length episode on Monday, August 7th. We’ll be kicking off the second half of Season One with our 25th episode and a couple special surprises!
If you and your child love these stories as much as talkative roosters love talking, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
A kind gnome pal offered to fill in for Rachel and Joey during Big Giant Book’s mid-season break.
Gordon Cobalt hurried over from the Sweet Creek Kingdom to keep an eye on the recording area, check emails, and share a joke or two in his very own three-part substitute series: “Gnome Takes Over!” - thank you so much, Gordon!
Rachel and Joey will return with a full-length episode on Monday, August 7th. We’ll be kicking off the second half of Season One with our 25th episode and a couple special surprises!
If you and your child love these stories as much as Gordon Cobalt loves rolling down hills, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Lester and Clover live far away from each other, but they are best friends. They stay in touch by writing letters in the summertime. In this story, we take a peek at the friends' letters and learn about their exciting changes and adventures!
After the story, Rachel shares a very updatey-update: a special friend is scooting over from the Sweet Creek Kingdom to fill in for Rachel and Joey during the mid-season break. This surprise substitute will be keeping on top of mail, too. Be sure to stop by each week like usual - the surprise substitute will pop up a new mini-episode each Monday!
Rachel and Joey will be back for the next full-length episode on Monday, August 7th. They'll also share a couple special surprises when they return to kick off the second half of the season!
This story is from "The Neighborhood" series. Clover makes her first appearance in the story "Mud Tea" - be sure to check it out!
This tale features acoustic guitar and mandolin.
If you and your child love these stories as much as Clover loves salmonberries, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
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Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Let’s go on a little adventure! Summertime is the perfect time to search for Lightning Bug Land. Two children and their Dad borrow a tent and sleeping bags and head out to the special camping spot at their cousin’s house. They’re ready for a sparkling surprise!
After the story, sing along with Joey and Rachel to the full version of “The Lightning Bug Song” - the same tune that Dad whistles throughout the story. This is a fun campfire-type song that we created just for this special story!
We wrap up with a wild little Silly Story. Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
Silly Story submissions:
1. Animal
2. Number
3. Outside game
If you and your child love these stories as much as stars love the night sky, please follow/subscribe, rate us on your favorite app, and be sure tell a friend about these tales and tunes!
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Sasha loves everything about her new backyard - especially the fence! She likes to peek through the little cracks and hollows. There's one part of the fence she can't see through, however, and she begins to imagine all sorts of magical things must happen on the other side. She must get to the bottom of this magical mystery!
This story features tenor saxophone and chimes. After the story, join Joey for "The Rhythm Song" (this time, a new instrument joins in!) then stay tuned for a magical little Silly Story.
Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
Silly Story submissions for the next episode:
1. Vehicle
2. Snack
3. Color
Listen for a special "thanks" at the very end of this episode!
If you and your child love these stories as much as Wendy loves blackberries, please follow or subscribe, rate us on your preferred app, and tell a friend!
Do you remember Sasha from another story? We first met her in Mud Tea!
Today's tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
The Lemon Yellow Kite
Little Day Moon
Sunset
Grandpa's Beard
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
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It sure is fun to play make-believe! In this tale, we pretend to be boats. A playful sailboat, a peaceful rowboat - all sorts of boats for all sorts of feelings. Set sail with us!
After the story, Joey introduces us to one of the boat instruments: the flute. He shares a fun idea for making your own flute sounds at home. We wrap up with a splashy Silly Story!
Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
Silly Story submissions for next week:
1. Musical instrument
2. Shape
3. Animal
If you and your child love these stories as much as sailboats love breezy days, please follow or subscribe, rate us on your preferred app, and tell a friend!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
The strawberry sun is just starting to rise and almost everyone in the Sweet Creek Kingdom is fast asleep… except for Madeline and Mama Baker. They’re up early for a super special, super secret mission! With the help of their fairy friend, Oriana, they discover the key to making magically perfect pancakes.
After the story, Joey introduces us to “tremolo” on the mandolin. We wrap up with a sweet Silly Story and a special hooray to celebrate our 20th episode!
Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
1. Breakfast food
2. Color
3. Number
Thank you for tuning in each week! We hope these stories are lots of fun and cozy as can be. If you and your child love these stories as much as Papa Baker loves pancakes, please follow or subscribe, rate us on your preferred app, and tell a friend!
This tale is part of our "Sweet Creek Kingdom" series. Other stories in this world include:
Dandelion Day
Madeline and the Mandolin
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The wide blue sky is full of kites on this windy day: rainbow kites, mermaid kites, a dragon kite. But what about the lemon yellow kite? The man at the kite stand says the lemon yellow kite has never flown… maybe that will change today!
After the story, Joey invites us to join him in “The Rhythm Song” - an interactive song where we can all find a beat together and have some musical fun.
Stick around for a delightful little Silly Story at the end of the episode!
Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
1. Something that lives under water
2. Fruit
3. Shape
This tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
Little Day Moon
Sunset
Grandpa's Beard
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
Do you know anyone who likes to swim at the beach? Please be sure to share this story with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
If you and your child love these stories as dragon kites love soaring, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, come back and listen again - new episodes every Monday!
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Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
We're back with another "Song Story" this week! After spotting the moon in the midday sky, we couldn't help but wonder what the moon might think of all the daytime playtime action. Maybe you wonder about this, too!
This song story features lots of soprano saxophone and some snare drum with brushes. Joey shares a little bit about the instruments after today's story, then we wrap up with a Silly Story.
We're excited to share that our official Big Giant Book website is live! After a long period of intermittent construction, our site is complete. Visit us at https://biggiantbook.com to take a peek!
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Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
1. Snack
2. Color
3. Number
This tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
Sunset
Grandpa's Beard
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
Do you know any sidewalk chalk artists or kite-flying kangaroos? Please be sure to share this story with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
If you and your child love these stories as much as ants love walking in rows, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, come back and listen again - new episodes every Monday!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Sam enjoys a quiet sunset on the balcony with his mom. They sit on matching yellow chairs and share a cozy routine. Tonight, Sam studies the world around him and spots signs of change. His neighbor's playful puppy, his tomato plants, and a spider's web are all growing - quickly! This leads to a gentle conversation about change.
In this sleepy tale, Joey revisits the musical melodies from Sam's first story (Seeds) but uses a slower tempo. He plays the mandolin throughout the story and highlights "tempo" after the tale.
Stick around for a slightly snoozy Silly Story at the end of today's episode!
Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
1. Animal
2. Place
3. Shape
Do you know any playful puppies or busy spiders? Please be sure to share this story with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
If you and your child love these stories as much as solar lights love sunshine, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, come back and listen again - new episodes every Monday!
** Be sure to check out Seeds to see how Sam's tomato plants got their "starts" (we couldn't resist the pun)! **
This tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
Grandpa's Beard
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
Questions/Comments/Feedback:
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Grandpa comes over to play today, but something is different… his beard has vanished! What happened? In this light and rhythmic story, we explore an unusual situation from the perspective of two curious children.
After the story, we make a “Musical Salad” with Joey and explore “texture” in music. This story features percussion in the form of snapping, clapping, shakers, and drums.
At the end of the episode, we head out on a picnic for the Silly Story!
Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
1. Number
2. Color
3. Something you see in the sky
This tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
When the Dog Barks
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
Do you know any Grandpa’s with (or without!) beards? Please be sure to share this story with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
If you and your child love these stories as much as cats love surprising people, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, come back and listen again - new episodes every Monday!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
The meadow is full of MAMAS today! Familiar meadow friends are joined by new visitors: people! It is a special, sunshiny, sweet day - a perfect day to learn about and appreciate the mamas of the meadow.
This tale features acoustic guitar, cajón, and tenor saxophone. After the story, Joey shares a few surprising facts about one of the instruments. At the end of the episode, we have a Silly Story featuring an old pal: Bunny Rabbit!
Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
1. Shape
2. Animal Home
3. Picnic Food
Do you know any hiccuping butterflies? Please be sure to share this story with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
This tale is part of our "Meadow" series. Other stories in this world include:
A Mystery at Beaver Pond
Meadow Babies
That's Nothing
If you and your child love these stories as much as geese love swimming, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, come back to listen again and again (new every Monday)!
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What if animals could talk? What would they say? In this strolling story, we imagine what the animals might tell us if they could use words!
Rachel, Joey, and the acoustic guitar team up for our first-ever “song story” and it sure is some silly, lighthearted fun. After the story, Rachel discusses non-verbal communication and Joey leads us in a musical game focused on feelings.
At the end of the story, we have a mud-tastic Silly Story!
Would you like to send in a submission for next week’s Silly Story? Easy peasy! Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
Silly Story submissions:
1. Feeling
2. Color
3. Silly Sound
This tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
Mud Tea
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
Do you know any babbling birds or chatty cats? Please be sure to share this story with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
If you and your child love these stories as much as dogs love digging, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, and never miss an episode - new every Monday!
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Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
We have a meadow mystery on our hands (or, paws)! After a normal night of building and playing, the Beaver family is eager to snuggle up for a good day's sleep... but a mysterious occurrence keeps Mama and Papa Beaver from resting. They must get to the bottom of this mystery!
After the story, Joey introduces us to two inventive and powerful percussion instruments: the cajón and the washboard. This story also features tenor saxophone and kalimba.
At the end of today’s episode, enjoy TWO super sweet little Silly Stories!
Silly Story submissions:
Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses (or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!)
1. Job
2. Animal
3. Flavor
Do you know any talkative trout, graceful geese, or helpful hummingbirds? Please be sure to share this story with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
This tale is part of our "Meadow" series. Other stories in this world include:
Meadow Babies
That's Nothing
If you and your child love these stories as much as beavers love building, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, and never miss an episode - new every Monday!
Check out Episode 10: “Meadow Babies” & Episode 4: “That’s Nothing” for more adventures in The Meadow!
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Welcome back to the Sweet Creek Kingdom! This time, everyone gathers to celebrate the annual Dandelion Day. Ralph Minstrel is thrilled about all the action, but his sister Katie feels differently - and that's okay! Ralph and his friends chat about differences and similarities in how they navigate their feelings.
After the story, Rachel discusses dandelion sun tea and empathizes with Katie Minstrel. Joey introduces a new instrument: the recorder -or, as it's now known within the Sweet Creek Kingdom, the "gnome flute"!
Be sure to stick around for DOUBLE the silliness at the end of today's episode. We have TWO Silly Stories to share!
Silly Story submissions:
Please email sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook to submit your child's responses -or class/family/group/inner child responses, too!
1. Flower
2. Drink
3. Feeling or Emotion
Do you know any musical gnomes, bird-watching unicorns, or wandering sheep? Please be sure to share this story with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
This tale is part of our "Sweet Creek Kingdom" series. Be sure to check out the first story in this world:
Madeline and the Mandolin
If you and your child love these stories as much as elves love jam, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, and never miss an episode - new every Monday!
Check out Episode 6: "Madeline and the Mandolin" for more Sweet Creek fun.
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There is so much to see at this busy little farm - cows, plows, dogs, frogs - but what about meese?! Rachel and Joey explore plural words in this playful story.
This story features a mighty little instrument: the melodica. Joey highlights some key features of the melodica.
At the end of today's episode, Rachel and Joey share this week's Silly Story. This time, there's something unexpected about the animals at the farm's pond!
Please email Silly Story submissions to sillystory@biggiantbook.com or connect with Big Giant Book on Instagram or Facebook to submit responses! For next week, we're looking for:
1. Vegetable
2. Farm Sound
3. Shape
Do you know any mice, moose, or meese who would enjoy this story? Please be sure to share it with them and anyone else who might love these tales and tunes!
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Let's return to the meadow and see what's new - or rather, who's new! Meet the meadow babies in this gentle little story. Learn the special names for baby rabbits, beavers, trout, geese, and hummingbirds and take a peek at what life is like for them in their meadow habitat.
This story features acoustic guitar. After the story, Joey discusses musical dynamics and introduces two words associated with playing loudly or softly: piano and forte. Rachel joins in for a little game!
Our silly story this week is a lot of fun! If your child would love a chance to fill in the blanks for next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to sillystory@biggiantbook.com.
1. Color
2. Baby animal
3. Feeling
We want to say a special THANK YOU to you for tuning in each week! This is our tenth episode and that feels extra-special. We hope you love these tales and tunes as much as we love creating them!
This tale is part of our "Meadow" series. Check out the first story in this series:
That's Nothing
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What if your blocks could talk? What would they say? They topple and tumble and you build them back up - we imagine they sure love being blocks!
After the story, Rachel emphasizes the beauty of blocks as open-ended play materials, then Joey introduces the instruments from today’s tale.
This story features blocks as percussion (yay!) as well as some low, slow acoustic guitar. Joey discusses making beats with blocks and shares a rhythm to try at home!
Stick around for a Silly Story at the very end of this episode - this time, Joey helps Rachel with a couple portions of the story and it turns out even sillier than expected!
If your child would love a chance to fill in the blanks for next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to the address below:
Silly Story submissions:
sillystory@biggiantbook.com
1. Shape
2. Fruit
3. Something you build with blocks (Anything you like! A tower? A pile of snow? A troll bridge?)
Do you know any blocks-loving builders who might enjoy this story? Please be sure to share it with them, as well as anyone else you think might enjoy these tales and tunes!
If your child loves these stories as much as blocks love being construction sites, please follow or subscribe, rate/review, and never miss an episode - new every Monday!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Today is the perfect day to make mud tea! Charlie, Clover, and Sasha work together to mix up some muddy springtime fun. They even set out a special spot for a chance visitor - anything is possible!
This story features a trio of saxophones (tenor, alto, and soprano), plus a sweet little kitchen-cupboard instrument. Joey discusses musical harmony and getting creative with finding sounds at home.
Rachel highlights the foundational drive to explore the world as play-based scientists, just like the trio of friends in “Mud Tea”. Mixing water and mud, transferring liquid from a kettle to teacups, and testing puddle depth with a stick are all fun ways to play with physics.
Stick around for a delightful Silly Story at the end of this episode! If your child would love a chance to fill in the blanks for next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to sillystory@biggiantbook.com.
1. Feeling
2. Springtime sound
3. Bug
This tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
Raccoon at Noon
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
If you love Big Giant Book, please share with a friend and be sure to come back each week for new tales and tunes! Subscribe to Big Giant Book and never miss an episode - new every Monday!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
It's noon, which means Raccoon should be fast asleep - but not today! The neighborhood is full of distractions. This 6-minute tale is packed with rhyme and rhythm and features drums and guitar.
Stick around after the story to meet the instruments with Joey! He chats with us about finding beats anywhere and everywhere. He recommends a great book: Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle.
We finished up today's episode with another Silly Story! If your child would love a chance to complete next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to the address below!
Silly Story submissions:
sillystory@biggiantbook.com
1. Shape
2. Color
3. An outside sound (lawn mower, dogs barking, marching band...!)
This tale is part of the "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
Seeds
The Cat Likes That
The Acorn
If you know any overtired raccoons, please share this episode with them - and if you have any friends who you think would enjoy Big Giant Book, please share with them, too! See you Monday for a brand new story!
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Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Madeline Baker is busy helping her family prepare strawberry tarts for a royal celebration when she stumbles upon a magical, musical, melodious sound. What could it be?
Be sure to stick around to “Meet the Instruments” with Joey after the story. This story features mandolin (of course!) as well as enchanting chimes and sweet flute. Madeline even plays a couple homemade instruments - music is everywhere!
At the end of this episode, Rachel shares the very first, super official, rather silly “Silly Story” - be sure to check it out! If your child would love a chance to fill in the blanks for next week’s Silly Story, please email their responses to the address below!
Silly Story submissions:
sillystory@biggiantbook.com
1. Musical instrument
2. Sweet treat
3. Animal sound
This tale is the first in our newest world: "The Sweet Creek Kingdom"
If you love Big Giant Book stories, be sure to share with a friend and come back every Monday for a new tale! Oh, and if you know any wintering unicorns or wandering gnomes, please share with them, too!
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Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
It's STILL winter and summer sure feels far away. Sam and his Auntie Amy embark on a little outing to get a jump-start on something fresh.
Stick around after the story to meet today's instrument: the mandolin! Joey talks about what makes the mandolin unique, thumps out a bit of bluegrass, and tries his hand at a little jester jingle.
PLUS, bonus! Extra! Something silly! Rachel has an announcement at the very end of the episode - so stay tuned!
This tale is part of our "Neighborhood" series. Other stories in this world include:
The Acorn https://biggiantbook.buzzsprout.com/2120451/12106659
The Cat Likes That https://biggiantbook.buzzsprout.com/2120451/12239770
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Bunny Rabbit sets off on a lovely hop-around in the meadow near the river. Along the way, he pokes his paw. What’s worse, every critter he meets is in an awful mood! How will Bunny Rabbit turn this day around?
Stick around after the story to meet the instruments with Joey! This story features acoustic guitar, percussion, kalimba, and tenor saxophone. Joey focuses on the kalimba during today’s “Meet the Instruments” segment and describes its connection to the mbira, the national instrument of Zimbabwe.
This social-emotional story is meant to validate and encourage children in their understanding of themselves and others, while hopefully making them laugh along the way. Watch for future stories featuring Bunny Rabbit, Beaver, Trout, Goose, and Hummingbird!
This is the first story in our "Meadow" series.
If you love our stories so far, please share with a friend and come back and listen again! We share new tales and tunes every Monday. And if you love love love Big Giant Book, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review!
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This cozy story shares a glimpse into a (mostly!) quiet afternoon at Grandma’s house with her fluffy grey cat, Dustball.
Stay tuned after the story to meet the instruments: tenor saxophone and soprano saxophone! Joey answers a couple questions and offers some seriously silly advice. He recommends that we check out John Coltrane, an icon in saxophone history and music history.
Did you recognize Dustball from another story? That's right! She's the same cat who was slinking around outside in "The Acorn". Both stories are part of Big Giant Book's "Neighborhood" series.
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Snow day! For this excited kid, that means waking Dad up early to bake something one-of-a-kind.
This story features lots of percussion! Great for wiggling and giggling and thumping along to the beat.
Know a baker with a sweet tooth? Tabletop drummer? Sleepy parent? Share this story! And be sure to subscribe and come back to listen again.
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An acorn falls on a snowy winter night. Does anybody notice?
This story features bells, melodica, percussion, tenor saxophone, flute, mandolin, and harmonica.
The animals and their activities in "The Acorn" are based on the winter habits of animals sharing a Pacific Northwest neighborhood. There's always something happening!
This is the first story in the "Neighborhood" series.
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Fantastic facts, a musical game, a character interview, and a special song await in our first-ever Big Giant Book Club episode! Each BGB Club episode will expand on the previous week's story, so this episode is centered around The Sapling. What makes oak trees so fantastic? How does an oak tree grow? And what is a sapling's favorite food? We dive into all this and more!
Next week, tune in for a new musical story. This is what the next few weeks look like:
January 22: New Story
January 29: Big Giant Book Club
February 5th: New Story
February 12th: Big Giant Book Club
Our bonus video for "The Oak Tree Song" will be available on our YouTube channel later this week! We’re excited to continue adding bonus videos on this channel throughout season two.
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We notice lots of seasonal changes around here! Chilly air, icy ponds, and… a snow cat? In this story, we take a little walk and talk about the changes we see everywhere. Winter is here, that’s for sure!
This is a companion story for season one's Autumn Walk and Talk.
This features acoustic guitar and drums. Next week, we’ll expand on this story and music in our Big Giant Book Club episode. We’ll share fun activities, fantastic facts, a new rhyme, and other special surprises!
Here’s what the new schedule looks like for the weeks ahead:
Jan 22: New Story (Winter Walk and Talk)
Jan 29: Big Giant Book Club
Feb 5: New Story
Feb 12: Big Giant Book Club
Feb 19: New Story
We recently added a new bonus video to our YouTube channel. It’s the video version of our special song from the last BGB Club episode… “The Oak Tree Song”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKW1qEYePDI
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Winter isn't always snowy and cold! Sometimes it's rainy, sometimes it's warm, and sometimes it's dry as can be. This week's episode of Big Giant Book Club features a musical poem all about winter weather. Plus, we share some fantastic facts about winter, play a musical game, and put our imagination caps on for a surprise visitor! Who could it be?
This week's special musical poem features acoustic guitar, flute, soprano saxophone, and mandolin. We'll share a new bonus video on our YouTube channel this week featuring The Winter Weather Poem.
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It’s a magically snowy day in the Sweet Creek Kingdom. From the enchanted forest to the cozy village, everything is blanketed in snow. It’s all so quiet! As we explore the kingdom, we take a closer peek (and a closer listen) and discover how the fairytale friends enjoy their snowy day.
This story features mandolin, glockenspiel, acoustic guitar, and recorder. Next week, we’ll expand on this story and music in our Big Giant Book Club episode. Join us for fun activities, fantastic facts, and special surprises!
Here’s what the schedule looks like for the weeks ahead:
Feb 5: New Story (Sweet Creek Winter)
Feb 12: Big Giant Book Club
Feb 19: New Story
Feb 26: Big Giant Book Club
Our other Sweet Creek Kingdom stories include:
We recently added a couple new bonus videos to our YouTube channel: “The Winter Weather Poem” and “The Oak Tree Song”.
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Join us for all the fun! We'll explore musical instruments, learn where bullfrogs spend their winters, and daydream about summer gardens. Plus, we share an interview with a character from the Sweet Creek Kingdom (who could it be?) ... this episode is lots of wintery fun!
We love emails. Poems, jokes, cool facts, or simply a howdy- send a message our way! We may even feature it on a future episode.
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Bunny Rabbit settles beside a patch of slushy snow for a relaxing rest. In between daydreams, his neighbors pass by and say hello and share their perspectives on relaxation. They're all so different!
This story features acoustic guitar, percussion, and metal clarinet.
Next week, we'll expand on this story and music in our Big Giant Book Club episode. Join us for an interview with a character, a musical activity, fantastic facts, and more!
Stay tuned for a brand new bonus video this week! All our bonus videos are available on our Youtube channel:
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What's special about beavers' teeth? What makes Bunny Rabbit a great friend? And why did people used to play metal clarinets? We dive into all this and more in this super fun episode of Big Giant Book Club!
Join us for a musical game, an interview with a story character, fantastic facts about beavers, and a Silly Story.
(That's right, Silly Stories are BACK! If your child would love to help us complete a future Silly Story, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For March and April, we're looking for a color, an animal, and a place.)
We recently added a new bonus video to our YouTube channel: “If My Blocks Could Talk” - we hope you check it out together!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIacxmAH8FU
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What if you were a frog on a rainy day? What would you do? How would you feel? This music-filled story is all about imagining what a delightfully rainy day would feel like from different perspectives. Splash, splosh, jump!
"On a Rainy Day" features melodica, metal clarinet, tenor saxophone, mandolin, and acoustic guitar. Next week, we'll expand on this story with all sorts of rainy day fun in our Big Giant Book Club episode!
Our BGB Club episode will also include a familiar favorite: a Silly Story! Email word responses for upcoming Silly Stories to mailbox@biggiantbook.com (in March and April, we're looking for: a color, an animal, and a place).
We recently added a new behind-the-scenes bonus video to our YouTube channel: “Five Fantastic Facts about... Beavers!"
This video features a segment from our recent BGB Club episode. Check it out at the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cesjvGZi9Vc
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Cats don't like to get wet, and computers don't either! Rachel shares a quick message about this week's missing episode. It's quite the story!
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We have some good news ... and we have some great news! In this message from Rachel and Joey, we update you about the tea-soaked computer situation. Things are looking up!
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Join us for a colorful new song about that magical sight at the end of a rainy day: the rainbow! Plus, learn five fantastic facts about earthworms, guess the instruments from our "On a Rainy Day" story, and enjoy a Silly Story where it rains in the oddest of places.
(If your child would love to help us complete a future Silly Story, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For March and April, we're looking for a color, an animal, and a place.)
We recently added a bonus video for "On a Rainy Day" to our YouTube channel. It includes behind-the-scenes of Joey recording the instruments, as well as some fun play dough "illustrations" as Rachel tells the story, Stay tuned later this week for a bonus video for "The Rainbow Color Song" too! Check them out at the link below:
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Madeline has been dreaming of this day for a very long time and it's finally here: the annual Unicorn Crossing! Join the Baker family as they travel to the magical seaside celebration and discover all the special music that Madeline finds along the way.
In this story, Joey plays the mandolin, acoustic guitar, cajón, chimes, snare drum with brushes, tongue drum, recorder, and glockenspiel.
Last March, we shared our first-ever Sweet Creek Kingdom story called "Madeline and the Mandolin". In this story, Madeline first dreams of going to the annual Unicorn Crossing. Listen at the link below!
https://biggiantbook.buzzsprout.com/2120451/12384714-madeline-and-the-mandolin
If your child or class would love to help us complete a Silly Story, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For April, we're looking for a color, an animal, and a place!
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A sunny guest pops by from the Sweet Creek Kingdom for a magical interview during today's Big Giant Book Club episode! We also play with rhythm, learn about horses' incredibly huge eyes, and enjoy a Silly Story.
If your child would love to help us complete a future Silly Story, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For April, we're looking for a color, an animal, and a place.
We recently added a bonus video for "The Rainbow Color Song" to our YouTube channel! Check it out at the link below:
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Not all stars live in the sky! In this story, a lucky little sea star lives at the seashore among the crabs, seagulls, and washing waves. She meets some special visitors and helps make a sweet wish come true.
In this gentle story, Joey plays the acoustic guitar and shakers. Tune in next week for even more sea star magic during our Big Giant Book Club episode!
Send your Silly Story submissions our way! Email word submissions to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For April, we're looking for a color, an animal, and a place.
For even more Big Giant Book fun, head on over to our YouTube channel for bonus videos (linked below)!
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Splash on over for a brand new seashore song! Plus, learn five fantastic facts about sea stars and enjoy a silly little tale where funny animals set sail.
Reminder: we will not have a new episode next Monday. We'll return on the following Monday (May 6th) with a brand new story and music and continue our weekly episodes from there!
If your child/class/group would love to help us complete a future Silly Story, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For May and June, we're looking for a snack, a feeling/emotion, and a number.
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Stories, poems, and lyrics written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
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Busy buzzing bees, sweet flowering bushes, tiny creeping ants - these are all signs of SPRING! Join us for a new walk and talk with a brisk spring tempo as we observe the springtime changes in the neighborhood.
Join us in next week's new Big Giant Book Club episode to explore tempo and have even more springtime fun!
If your child/class/group would love to help us complete a Silly Story, please email their three words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media (linked below). For May and June, we're looking for a snack, a feeling/emotion, and a number.
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Stories, poems, and lyrics written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
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Where do bumblebees like to sleep? How do bumblebees stay cool? And what exactly does "tempo" mean? We explore all this and more in this springtime-themed Big Giant Book Club episode!
Join us for a special new song, fantastic facts about bumblebees, and a Silly Story.
If your child/children/class would love to help us complete a future Silly Story, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For May and June, we're on the hunt for: a snack, a feeling/emotion, and a number.
Stay tuned for a new bonus video later this week! In the meantime, check out our other bonus videos at our Big Giant Book YouTube channel:
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Let's head to the Sweet Creek Kingdom for a buzzy little tale! On this springtime day, the poppy patch is bustling with excited bumblebees. They're all looking forward to a fun race with the fairies - all, that is, except for one bumblebee named Bonnie. Bonnie would rather not race at all!
This story features acoustic guitar, mandolin, and chimes. Tune in next week as we expand on this story in our Big Giant Book Club episode!
If your child/children/class would love to help us complete a future Silly Story, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For May and June, we're on the hunt for: a snack, a feeling/emotion, and a number.
Stay tuned for new bonus videos! In the meantime, check out our other bonus videos at our Big Giant Book YouTube channel:
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Which vegetable is actually a flower? What do some daisies have in common with a candy bar? And just how big is the rose family? B-b-buzz on in to find out! Plus, enjoy a new original tune inspired by bumblebees and the letter B.
We hope you have a lot of fun with this Big Giant Book Club episode!
If your child/children/class would love to help us complete a Silly Story for a future BGB Club episode, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For May and June, we're on the hunt for: a snack, a feeling/emotion, and a number.
Stay tuned for new bonus videos! In the meantime, check out our other bonus videos at our Big Giant Book YouTube channel:
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In this dreamy bedtime story, a sleepy crab and a curious mermaid visit a special sandcastle at sunset. The crab has a nice snooze... but the mermaid has a different plan! This story is perfect for bedtime. We hope you love it as much as we do!
If your child/children/class would love to help us complete a Silly Story for a the next BGB Club episode, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For May and June, we're on the hunt for: a snack, a feeling/emotion, and a number.
If you loved this episode, please leave us a rating in your preferred app!
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Story written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
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What happens when crabs outgrow their shells? How do crabs communicate? And what does a mermaid make for a bedtime snack? Let's explore all this and more in today's Big Giant Book Club episode!
Stay tuned for a new bonus video this week! In the meantime, check out our other bonus videos at our Big Giant Book YouTube channel:
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If your child/children/class would love to help us complete a Silly Story for a the next BGB Club episode, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For June, we're on the hunt for: a snack, a feeling/emotion, and a number.
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Let's set sail! Garnet the crab wants to feel what it's like to be a sailor, so she joins Carla the sailor cat for a seafaring adventure.
Joey plays the melodica in this story. Next week, we'll expand on this tale in our Big Giant Book Club episode!
If your child/children/class would love to help us complete a Silly Story for a the next BGB Club episode, please email their 3 words to us at: mailbox@biggiantbook.com or send us a message on social media. For June, we're on the hunt for: a snack, a feeling/emotion, and a number.
If you loved this episode, please leave us a rating in your preferred app!
We have a new bonus video up in our YouTube channel! Check out "The Tempo Song" - we hope you love it!
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After last week's seafaring cat and crab tale, we just had to dive right in and explore some purrfectly fantastic facts about cats! We also share a new song, some funny (and punny) jokes, and a seaside Silly Story.
We are on a midseason summer break after next week. We'll return on Monday, August 5th with a brand new summertime story as we head into the second half of season two!
Next week, we'll share a special re-recorded and extended version of one of our most-loved summer stories: "The Lemon Yellow Kite". This version won't have any intro or after show chat - just straight to the relaxing story and music (perfect for rest after a busy summer day)!
Rachel's story recommendation:
Bonnie the Bumblebee
https://biggiantbook.buzzsprout.com/2120451/15099036-bonnie-the-bumblebee
Joey's story recommendation:
Blackberry Black Bear
https://biggiantbook.buzzsprout.com/2120451/13440915-blackberry-black-bear
If you loved this episode, please leave us a rating in your preferred app and tell a friend!
Check out our newest bonus video: "The Tempo Song" - we hope you love it!
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This fully re-recorded and extended version of "The Lemon Yellow Kite" is perfect for summertime slumber after a day of fun in the sun. This peaceful sleep story includes extra relaxing bonus music, including over four minutes of instrumental guitar after the story ends.
We'll be back from our midseason break on Monday, August 5th with a new summertime story and music to kick off the rest of Season Two! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy some old favorites in the Big Giant Book podcast library.
And, as always, have a lot of FUN on your big giant day!
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Story written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
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Bunny Rabbit is thumping his feet with excitement: Cousin Flossie is coming for a visit today! He can't wait to show her all of his favorite things in the meadow. There's the willow tree, the hollow tunnel log, a fresh patch of clover... so much to see and do. What could possibly go wrong on such a fun summertime day?
Connect with Rachel and Joey:
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Story written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
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It's a music party! I wonder who's coming to play? Tune in for a groovy music party, a special character interview with Cousin Flossie, and five fantastic facts about rabbits!
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Words written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Thank you for tuning in to Big Giant Book, a musical storytelling podcast for children!
The blackberries are ripe and sweet and the sun is shining all day long - it sure feels like summer! We couldn't let this fun season pass us by without sharing the final installment of the Walk and Talk song series. Join Rachel and Joey as we take a summertime walk and talk and notice all the seasonal changes. What signs of summer do you notice in your neighborhood?
We'll be back in two weeks with a brand new story. As always, we hope you have a lot of fun on your big giant day!
Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Audio engineering and mixing by Joey Boyd
mailbox@biggiantbook.com
https://biggiantbook.com
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
Thank you for tuning in to Big Giant Book, a musical storytelling podcast for children!
When Katie Minstrel tosses a pinecone into the enchanted Indigo Sea, the sea seems to toss the pinecone right back to her! Katie soon realizes she's not alone as a magical new friend joins her in this sparkling fairytale.
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We'll be back in two weeks with a brand new story. As always, we hope you have a lot of fun on your big giant day!
Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd
Music created and performed by Joey Boyd
Audio engineering and mixing by Joey Boyd
mailbox@biggiantbook.com
https://biggiantbook.com
https://www.youtube.com/@BigGiantBook
Thank you for tuning in to Big Giant Book, a musical storytelling podcast for children!