Kangaroo and Wombat
Join Kid Scoop as we hop “down under” with a fanciful folktale from Australia. This isolated continent in the Southern Hemisphere is home to a wide range of animals found … Continue reading
Fireworks and Pets
Bang! Ka-BOOM! Wheeeee! Rockets and fireworks light up the night sky every Fourth of July to celebrate the birth of the USA. While firecrackers and marching bands may make a … Continue reading
Snoopy
Meet the world’s most famous and endearing beagle, Snoopy. Snoopy lives inside the “Peanuts” comic strip in newspapers across the world and has enchanted readers for decades. His joy of … Continue reading
Just So Stories
Sleepy children everywhere love hearing stories at bedtime, whether read to them or told from memory. Over one hundred years ago, a young English father and writer tucked in his … Continue reading
Monarch’s Journey
Many animals travel long distances to find new “habitats”—or places to live. At other times animals return to the region where they were born to lay eggs for a new … Continue reading
The Tiger’s Stripes
Today’s folktale comes from Vietnam in Southeast Asia where tigers once roamed the jungles in great numbers. Sadly, tigers are more rare in Vietnam today due to many changes in … Continue reading
The Bear’s Tail
Wherever you find foxes and bears in the world, you’ll likely also find folktales about their unique features and abilities. In this issue fox and bear are the stars of … Continue reading
Summer Activities
Warm summer weather easily beckons families outdoors for games and activities. Playing outside is a great way to stay in shape, and making time for fitness that feels more like … Continue reading
Shop Local
Does it make a different which store you choose to make your purchases? It can make a big difference depending on where the owner of the store lives! In your … Continue reading
Pecos Bill
Stories containing unbelievable events—told in a humorous way as if based on facts—are known as “tall tales.” Tall tales have entertained audiences of all ages for centuries and are found … Continue reading