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A perfect bedtime tale about a lonely little star who finds a surprise friend. Little Star learns a lesson - friends can be found if you know how to look.

"Now today I have a bedtime story. This would be a nice one to listen to right before you go to sleep. It's about a little star. It's called The Little Star Story..."

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"April is a world-class storyteller, sure to engage both your kids and you." -PDX Parent

"April's calm, kind, funny, and so entertaining." - The Art Alliance

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Sometimes what you think is your greatest flaw turns out to be the very thing that makes you shine. Little Pumpkin believes he'll never be chosen from the pumpkin patch — he's got a flaw he feels no one would ever want to take home. But when a boy named Lewis comes along on a golden autumn day, everything changes.

This gentle, joyful Halloween story for kids celebrates family, kindness, and being yourself — perfect for family listening, bedtime stories, and cozy fall days.

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He took a deep breath and said, "Hi. I'm Mookie. This is Larkin." Larkin squeezed Mookie's hand again.

I'm excited to wrap-up this story series because I feel like I found a satisfying ending for this tale. However, I am also sad about letting it all go for now. I love writing about Mookie and Grandpa. They are both so wise and kind.

I love the friendship between Mookie and his best friend Larkin. I also love what Jemi and Sander bring to the team - their brains and focus. I love that color-changing baby Chromanian dragon, Baby, and, of course, I love Shamaya. Oh, and don't forget Theadosa the chicken. I love everything about them all. But a story has to have an ending, and today I am sharing this one with you.

The April Eight Songs and Stories Podcast is full of gentle, magical songs and tales for innocent ears. Perfect for bedtime, snack-time, dinner-time, car-time, any time you need a sweet, funny, entertaining story told. April Eight, Waldorf teacher, and early grades specialist, has been called a "world-class storyteller". She shares her original fairytales to delight and enchant the whole family.

Links for other April Eight stories mentioned:

You can find these stories anywhere you listen to podcasts. Here are links directly from my podcast host.
The Butterfly Adventurer - the original Thom Gnome series.
Jemi and the Birthday Surprise.
Sander and the Lost Giant.
Mookie and the Magic Egg really starts with this story - Larkin and the Troll.