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Immerse yourself in the warmth and charm of a country church on the brink of Christmas, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast invites listeners to explore the tender themes of hope, love, and community that resonate deeply during the holiday season. Each episode features a complete audiobook that captures the spirit of small-town celebrations, the joy of rekindled dreams, and the magic of unexpected encounters. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that delve into the heart of romance and faith, weaving together narratives that celebrate the essence of ...

Birds, Boughs, and Belonging invites listeners into a quieter America—where meaning is discovered not in noise or ambition, but through attentive companionship with nature. Across gardens, forests, seashores, and mountain vistas, classic American writers—including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa...

Tantor Media presents a collection of some of the most popular Christmas stories read by award-winning narrators Renee Raudman and Alan Sklar. This special anthology will transport listeners back to the Christmases of their youth, when they first heard these holiday tales.

This unforgettable children’s classic has been captivating children and adults alike for almost a century. Rebecca’s widowed mother has a failing farm, meager resources, and seven children to raise. When her spinster sisters offer Rebecca a home and an education, Mrs. Randall bundles her second eldest into a stagecoach with a kiss and an admonition to stay out of mischief. Could she be asking too much of the free-spirited imp with sparkling eyes and insatiable curiosity?

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm has delighted readers for over 100 years. Published in 1903, when girls were inevitably depicted as pretty, gentle and proper, Rebecca Rowena Randall burst onto the scene of children's literature. Sent to live with her prim and proper Aunt Miranda, who is expecting her much more demure sister, Rebecca is a "bird of a very different feather".

This collection of some of the best-known and best-loved tales from The Arabian Nights’ Entertainments, or The Thousand and One Nights, includes the stories of Sinbad and his voyages, Ali Baba and the cave of the forty thieves, Aladdin and his wonderful lamp, and seven more fantastic tales. In...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. World Fables Series is compiled from four classic public‑domain folk‑tale collections: 1. Chinese Fables and Folk Stories (Gutenberg #74897) 2. The Arabian Nights Their Best‑known Tales (Gutenberg #20916) 3. Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Kate Douglas Wiggin's The Birds' Christmas Carol, first published in 1886, has earned its place as an enduring holiday classic that departs from typical festive Christmas stories. A sickly young girl named Carol Bird brings profound joy to her family...

In "A Cathedral Courtship", Kitty Schuyler is laboriously touring Europe's great cathedrals under the strict supervision of her Aunt Celia. When Jack Copley spies the lovely Kitty and accidentally discovers their itinerary, he pops up at each destination. Told from both perspectives, Kitty and Jack's love blooms under the nose of Aunt Celia, who proves more devoted to architecture than her duties as a chaperone.

Born on Christmas Day, little Carol Bird is a sweet and gentle spirit who brightens the lives of everyone around her. Despite her health challenges, Carols warmth and love are felt by all who know her. This Christmas, she is determined to create a magical experience for her family and the nearby Ruggles children, proving that the true spirit of the season lies in kindness and connection. (Introduction by Andrea Boltz)

Carol Bird was born on Christmas Day, and for her entire 11 years, she has dedicated herself to uplifting those around her, always seeking ways to add a touch of magic to their lives. Even as she battles her own illness, the unyielding goodness of her heart shines brightly. Determined to spread Christmas cheer, she sets out to host a grand Christmas party for a struggling neighborhood family. (summary by Laura Caldwell and Sarah Jennings)

Born on Christmas Day, little Carol Bird is a gentle soul who touches every life around her. Despite her physical illness, Carol is loved by everyone who knows her. This year, she is going to make Christmas extra special for her family and the little Ruggles children who live nearby.

Welcome to FORM, a podcast that explores the artistry and architecture behind communication hosted by Kate Douglas & Sylver Wallace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A citizen scientist podcast for curious humans hosted by Kate Douglas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator and author of children's stories, including the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. The Birds' Christmas Carol, published in 1888, is a novel about Carol Bird, a Christmas baby who turns into an exceptionally kind and generous young girl who has a positive effect on everyone with whom she comes into contact. The story was adapted as the silent movie A Bit o' Heaven in 1917.

This classic novel is about young Rebecca who moves to live with her aunt to improve her future opportunities in life. Kind and creative, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is an inspiring story. This audio classic novel has been carefully abridged and adapted into 10 short, easy-to-understand chapters. This format enables listeners of all ages and English language abilities to understand and enjoy the story. Composition includes original custom background music. This adventure tale is appropriate for children and adults.

The sudden death of the father of the family results in the drastic reduction of the Careys' income and they must leave their comfortable home in Boston. Nancy Carey, the eldest, recalls a vacation in Maine when they all picnicked in the garden of a big, vacant house that her father loved. She discovers that the house is available, the rent is cheap, and persuades her mother that life in The Yellow House in Beulah, Maine is the perfect place to begin their new life.

Not to be confused with the classic poem, this short story is a delightful bit of storytelling about the many babes in the wood. This not only includes children, but also beetles, ants, spiders, and - wasps. Educations and just plain fun for the child in all of us.

The idea of shapeshifters - beings both human and animal - ignites our imaginations with visions of primal passions and insatiable hungers. Most commonly seen as dark, masculine demons, shapeshifters are in need of a metaphysical overhaul - a new feminine/Sapphic blending of physical power and inescapable desires.She Shifters re-envisions common and not-so-common myths and deliver a fresh perspective from the storytellers.

The willful, chatty ten-year-old Rebecca Rowena Randallhas been sent away from her home at Sunnybrook Farm to live with her two spinster aunts in the quiet town of Riverboro—where it is hoped she will be brought up as a proper young lady. Precocious, curious, and full of creative energy...