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The Storytime Show with Story J: E204 A De-Monsti-fied Monster Mash

Over all the over-the-top scary Halloween cartoons? Stop on by the Treetop Stop where Story J helps young Fluke with his fears -- with some help from Maurice Sendak's classic, "WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE," an animated short about night noises, AND a new machine that takes the scary out of everything!

Special Thanks to:#VoyageLAMagazine The Maurice Sendak Foundation
The Fred Rogers Company
MGM Studios Archives
Universal Studios Archives
Dull's Pumpkin Patch (Thornstown IN.)

Weston Woods Productions

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The Storytime Show with Story J: E204 A De-Monsti-fied Monster Mash

With some help from Harold and his purple crayon, and a sendup of a classic cartoon that only two robots and a guy with a red jumpsuit could appreciate, Story J and the comic classmates explore the art of animation. Featuring the animated short, "HOME" by Arjan Chatterjee and SPECIAL GUEST animation writer and producer, JOHN SEMPER, JR.* CHECK BACK ON THIS CHANNEL FOR MORE OF JOHN SEMPER JR.'s COMPLETE INTERVIEW"A Picture for Harold's Room"based on the book by Crockett Johnsonanimation directed by Gene Deitch for Weston Woods Studios, 1971.Narrated by Story J"Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor"directed by Dave Fleischerproduced by the Fleischer Studios, 1936.Popular Science: Fleischer Studios - Behind the Scenesproduced by Paramount Studios, 1938."HOME"directed and animated by Arjan ChatterjeeMusic by Matea Prljevicproduced by the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television Animation Digital Arts MFA Program(*USED WITH PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR Arjun Chatterjee )

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The Storytime Show with Story J: E202 Grace and Hope Extraordinaire

Why limit celebrating Women's History to just one month?Storytime celebrates International Women's Day and Women's History (all year long) with TWO Read Aloud, beginning with Mary Hoffman's classic, "Amazing Grace," along with an intro to neighbor and fellow Treetop Storyteller, September, and our favorite guest artist, Erika Moondoodlez. All that and a look back at an interview with the MULTI-Award-Winning teenage animator, Kalia Love Jones (The Power of Hope, 2020).

"Amazing Grace" by Mary Hoffman
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"Pocketful of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist, Extraordinaire"
Written by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline TourvilleIllustrated by Brigette Barrager

Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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The Power of Hope
by Kalia Love Jones

Music:
"Above the Clouds"
"Outer Laced"
and
"Manifest"
by SaulGood
Hear more of his music @SaulGood_Music on Soundcloud

"A Dog's Life"
by Lewis Luong
from his album "Feels So Good"

"The Power of Hope theme"
by Kalia Love Jones and Ben Franklin

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The Storytime Show with Story J: Season 2 - Episode 1 with Special Guest, DR FRANCOIS CLEMMONS

My Contributions

Friendly Readers, Story J is REALLY proud of this one.I cant begin to talk about the read aloud of Derrick Barnes' modern classic, "I Am Every Good Thing," let alone the long-awaited animated tribute and story "Little Black Panther", AND to top it off with none other than 'Officer Clemmons' himself, straight from "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," DR. FRANCOIS CLEMMONS!!!!!
Talk about icing on the cake."

I Am Every Good Thing"
written by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Gordon C James

For you grownups:
Officer Clemmons: A Memoirby Dr. Francois Clemmons

‍"Little Prince Panther"
illustrated and animated by Jason D Williams
starring the voices of:
Leslie Maxie as the Queen and AJ Ajani as Little Prince Panther
Cynthia G Williams as Misty Ghostal
Ian Button as Barry Memo

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The Storytime Show: Celebration of Black Art, Joy and Excellence

There's no way anyone can cover all of Black History in just 28 short days (29 on Leap Years), let alone 21 minutes. But we can at least hope to open an eye or two. With a read aloud by new author, Nzinga-Christina Reid's new book, "Joy, Joy, Joy: The Anthem for Black Boys," and an interview with the author, Story J takes a look back at a few of the Black artists, innovators and speakers that inspired us over the years.

Joy, Joy, Joy: The Anthem for Black Boys," written by Nzinga-Christina Reid and illustrated by Howard Barry.

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The Storytime Show: E12 What's So Great About Second Place? with special guest Leslie Maxie, OLY

What's so great about second place? Find out the silver lining to this story as Story J helps Little Blue Batsy Good learn the importance of coming in second, with a little help from Nia Obotette's inspiring story, "I Am a Triathlete," and 1988 Olympian and World Record holder, Leslie Maxie!

"I Am a Triathlete"
Written By Nia Obotette and Illustrated by Adriel Meka Your Life Has Purpose Publishershttps://www.amazon.com/Am-Triathlete-...Leslie Maxie, OLY: "Lose to Win" speechhttps://youtu.be/eLmkcJteILQ* animation created by Jason Williams in collaboration with Maxie Media Group, 2021. 2022 for Storytime, Magnolia and Oak Productions.

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The Storytime Show E11: Story J's Super-sized Superhero Special
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Hey there, True Believers and Friendly Readers! Just in time to flex those new superpowers in kindness, Story J introduces a new animated Fairly-Paired Fable along with read aloud, "Even Super Heroes Have Bad Days," a walk through Milestone Comics' and an interview with comic book creator, Miia Torera!

"The Three Little Super Pigs" written, illustrated and animated by Jason D Williams

"Even Superheroes Have Bad Days" written by Shelley Becker and Illustrated by Eda Kaban, Published by Sterling Childrens Books.

"Thordilocks" character created by Jason D Williams

"The Incredible I" created by Miia Torera

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The Storytime Show E10: Two Tidy Lively Fables on a Kid Chef's Table
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Story J introduces a new Fairly Paired Fable along with a new book by author/illustrator Izzy B! After that, learn how to make delicious strawberry pancakes with a very special guest, Chef Max, from BRussianChefMax!

"A Tightie Whitie WInd" written and illustrated by Izzy B

Baby Goat footage courtesy of LaughTV

BRussianChefMax courtesy of the Chef Max Show and O Woods Productions.
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The Storytime Show Episode 9: The Great Outdoors
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FINALLY!!! Story J takes his act on the road and into the great outdoors where he meets author Karen Rostoker-Gruber and her friend Maria! And INTRODUCING Doodling with Erika MoonDoodlez and the cutest cook (next to Bailey Rae of the Bailey Rae show of course) learn a new way of making pizza with Joie of Cooking!

See more stories by Karen and Maria at Karenrostoker-gruber.com

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