Terrapene Ornata, Part 2

Click here to listen to: Terrapene Ornata, Part 2 (16:18)

Haver, a bit of a neat freak, heads out to find the first of the 21 caches hidden by expert geocacher, Babatoochee. Unfortunately for Haver, obtaining the cache isn't as easy as he had hoped. 

Hi All,

We'd like to send out a special thanks to our friend, Sophie, from The Oh Beep! Geocaching podcast. The Oh Beep! Geocaching podcast is a family friendly show that covers news, events and discusses topics related to geocaching. You can find them at the links below:

The Oh Beep! Geocaching website

Oh Beep! on Twitter

Oh Beep! on Facebook

Oh Beep! on Pinterest

Oh Beep! on Instagram

Oh Beep! on iTunes

If you remember from the last episode, we had mentioned that Terrapene Ornata, Parts 1 and 2 are the next installments of the Pogona Vitticeps series. They’re stand alone stories and you don’t NEED to have listened to the Pogona Vitticeps stories before listening to these two, but it does add a little something extra magical to the experience if you listen to those first.

Pogona Vitticeps, Part 1 (16:00)

Strange images seemingly appear out of nowhere when Vivien 

spends time with a special animal. 

Free audio download: Pogona Vitticeps, Part 1

Blog with activities: Pogona Vitticeps, Part 1

Pogona Vitticeps, Part 2 (23:45)

Amidst tragedy, Vivien learns the secret behind her visions 

and discovers she has a difficult decision to make. 

Free audio download: Pogona Vitticeps, Part 2

Blog with activities: Pogona Vitticeps, Part 2

Terrapene Ornata, Part 1 (19:30)

Haver Hawkings loves geography and maps but hates getting dirty. 

When his teacher introduces him to a global hobby called Geocaching, 

Haver learns there's a world of hidden objects for him to discover.

Free audio download: Terrapene Ornata, Part 1

Blog with activities: Terrapene Ornata, Part 1

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! 
In our story there are many juicy words 
that are fun to use and say.

chlorophyll: the green coloring matter of leaves and plants.

device: a thing made for a practical purpose

gnarly: (of trees) full of or covered with knotty protuberances or knots.

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing

after hearing the story.

1. Haver came upon a riddle that Babatoochee left as a hint. Work to solve even more riddles on this interactive riddle website.

2. Interested in Geocaching? Listen to The Oh Beep! Geocaching podcast to learn some tips and tricks of getting started!

3. Plan out a map of "practice" caches that you could place around your yard or home.

4. Haver likes to be clean. Help your parents clean the bathroom or kitchen using disinfectant wipes just like Haver!

5. At the end Haver discovers a QR (Quick Response) code. If you have a device, scan the code below to see what happens! Do your own treasure hunt trying to locate other QR codes placed on products around your house.

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the

details to answer these questions?

1. Who hid 21 caches that no one has been able to find?

2. When (what season) did Haver look for Babatoochee's 21 caches? 

3. Where was the eleventh cache located? 

4. Why did Haver need to get the silver key out of the blob of sap?

5. What words popped out at Haver that made him click "yes" at the end of the story?

Will D of Texas

Aunt Julie of New York

Drew from Colorado

Stephen from Colorado

Ms. Sally of Virginia

Did you know...our fully illustrated version of Dragonfly, Dragonfly
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Illustration by Reg Silva

Episode 53: Ohwhatfunitis

Click here to listen to: Ohwhatfunitis (13:33)

Carol is way behind with her Christmas preparations when 

she starts to experience some strange symptoms. 

Can her family step up to help her out?

Hello All,

Can you believe it? The new year is but a few weeks away! We are excited to present to you our fifth holiday story. We hope that you will be able to take some time over the school break to enjoy your time together. Stay healthy!

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

I wanted to take a moment to send out a big 
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Chris. His solo
podcast, The A.T.TIPSCAST won the
 Edublog Award for Best Podcast!

Need a last minute holiday gift idea?
A fully illustrated version of Dragonfly, Dragonfly Show Us The Way 

is now available as an in-app purchase from the Flying Books app.

It is available for download on your iPhone or iPad. 

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! In our story

there are many juicy words that are fun to use and say.
 

crescendo: to grow in force or loudness.

delve: to carry on intensive and thorough research for data.

expulsion: the act of driving out or expelling.

malady: any disorder or disease of the body. 

perpetual: continuing or enduring forever, everlasting.

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing

after hearing the story.

1. Create a 3D Snowflake by watching our step-by-step tutorial. Thanks to our friend, Viv, who made so many snowflake, it looked like a blizzard! 

2. Complete one of these five crafts in the linked article that my friend and I wrote. 'Tis the Season to be Crafty: 5 Easy Holiday Crafts. 

3. Listen to our other holiday stories and visit the blog posts to complete the fun activities we have posted. We've outlined them below.

      Chilly's Christmas: (20:08)

An ornament is accidentally placed on the back of the Christmas

 tree and must learn to experience his favorite season using his 

other senses with a little help from his friends!

Free audio download: Chilly's Christmas 

Blog with activities: Chilly's Christmas

       Inky's Christmas: (21:24)

Inky, a nervous octopus, has to figure out a way to control his inking 

so he can attend all of his friends' holiday festivities.

Free audio download: Inky's Christmas

Blog with activities: Inky's Christmas

Red vs. Green: (22:21)

When a team of Christmas elves goes against a team of 
St. Patrick's Day in the Holiday Hockey Winter Classic, who will win?

Free audio download: Red vs. Green

Blog with activities: Red vs. Green

Candy Cane Catastrophe (14:56)

Tragedy befalls a boy and his candy cane on a long car 
drive to Grandma's for the holidays.

Free audio download: Candy Cane Catastrophe

Blog with activities: Candy Cane Catastrophe

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the

details to answer these questions?

1. Who brought Carol a cup of hot chocolate?

2. What fell out of Carol's ear onto the mattress?

3. Where did Carol find tinsel? 

4. Why did Carol need to apply lotion to her arms? 

5. When did Carol tell her family about her strange symptoms?

6. How did Carol's family help her heal from Ohwhatfunitis?

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Robert P of Virginia

Matthew A of South Carolina

Tre of Louisiana
Bill P of West Virginia

Mr. Chris of the Night Light Stories Household

We hope your days SPARKLED!

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Episode 26:The Heebie Jeebies

Click here to download: THE HEEBIE JEEBIES


Click here to leave a comment to enter for a chance to win:
A signed copy of the Imagination Movers' new CD, "In A Big Warehouse".


Hi All,


Happy Fall from the Night Light Stories household.  Personally, this is my favorite time of year. The leaves turning bright reds, oranges and yellows;  the crisp, cool air; eating warm apple pie made with fresh picked apples, and of course watching football on Sundays!  We also really enjoy decorating for the season with pumpkins, scare crows and skeletons!   Some of the decorations we’ve been seeing around the mountain are a little bit spooky.   Mr. Chris and I were talking about how the kids would see the haunted houses and we wondered if they would be scared?  Sometimes its fun to be scared and that’s how the Heebie Jeebies was born.  


Just a quick warning,  this story is read by Mr. Chris in a deep, spooky voice, so if you scare easily, this might be a good one to skip.  But, if you’re the type who enjoys feeling your pulse quicken when you get scared, then sit back, turn off the lights, gather around with people who make you feel safe, and as you listen to the story, ask yourself the following, “What are some ways to stop yourself from getting The Heebie Jeebies?”

LISTENER FEEDBACK

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CONTEST CORNER

A way the Night Light Stories keeps the Heebie Jeebies at bay is by listening to some positive, fun and creative music while having a dance party in our well lit kitchen. We slip and slide all around the floor and create all sorts of crazy dance moves. You should see Mr. Chris go!

So, since this works for us, we thought it could work for you too. We just so happen to have a really upbeat CD to give away. The CD is of one of our favorite children music bands; the Imagination Movers. We wanted to give you a chance to win an autographed copy of their newest CD, “In A Big Warehouse”.

To enter, first visit the Imagination Movers website and explore all around. Dance to some songs, check out the pictures, play a few games and read their bios. Then, come to the Night Light Stories website and leave a comment about what you found most interesting, fun, or inviting about this intriguing foursome. You can also leave us a comment on the Facebook Fan Page, Twitter at nightlight 08 or email us at [email protected]. The contest will run until October 31st at Midnight.

If you do not win, no problem! On the side bar of the Night Light Stories website there is a link to the Imagination Mover’s store. If you buy a CD and put “NIGHT LIGHT STORIES” in the comment section when checking out, the Movers will sign their names on the CD for you.

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! In our story there are many juicy words that are fun to use and say.

clutch: to try to seize or grasp
illumination: a supply of light
prowl: to go about stealthily, as in search of prey
tingle: to have a sensation of slight prickles

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1. Write your own spooky story.  Who are your main characters? Where is your setting?  What are the problems in the story? What are the solutions?


2. List THREE strategies the child in bed uses to keep from getting the Heebie Jeebies. Add THREE new strategies you could use to keep yourself from getting the Heebie Jeebies. 

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions?

1. What made the narrator clutch at his blanket?


2. Who told the narrator a spooky tale before bed?


3. Why does counting sheep not work for the narrator?

BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHES

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Cori M of New Hampshire

Nana D of Massachusetts

Aunt Kathleen of Valencia, Spain

Aunt Sue of New York

Jason G

Happy Halloween from Night Light Stories! 
As always, we look forward to the many scary stories we can share together.

Episode 15: Mojo's Cousin Trouble

Click here to listen to: Mojo's Cousin Trouble

Hi All,

It is official. We are in the holiday season. There will be days off of school and work, eating mouth watering foods and desserts, and of course, spending time with those you love. Whether you are traveling by plane, car, or train, we wish you a safe journey. Personally, in the Night Light Stories household, we love to jam to music from Rocknoceros, Laurie Berkner, Imagination Movers and Recess Monkey on our iPods, listen to stories and watch a movie or two. We also love to play games to pass the time like car Bingo or I Spy. Whatever your plans are this holiday weekend, we hope you have a magnificent time.

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

In our story there are many juicy words that are fun to learn and say. Try to use some of these words in your vocabulary this week at home or in school.

imprint: a mark made by pressure

luscious: highly pleasing to the taste or smell

perch: any place or object, as a sill, fence, branch, or twig, for a bird, animal, or person to alight or rest upon.

rambunctious: difficult to control or handle

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!
Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1. Mojo was angry in the story when the ferrets were destroying his stuff while they were exploring. There are many ways to calm down when you are angry. Try some of the following strategies next time you get angry.

*Count to ten.

*Take a break. Walk away from the situation for a little while until you calm down.

*Use your words to tell the person you are angry with why you feel this way. "That really hurt my feelings that you took my Transformer. Could I have it back please?"

*Take 5 deep breaths in and out.

2. If you are traveling a long distance, see who can find 10 red cars, 10 blue cars and 10 black cars first. If you want to make it a little more challenging, find 20 of each and add in colors like yellow, orange and turquoise. Don't forget to keep score on a piece of paper.

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE
After listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions?

1. Why did Mojo’s cage get moved out of the bedroom and into the family room downstairs?

2. How did Mojo stop his cousins from destroying more of the house?

3. What kind of pie was Mojo looking forward to eating?

BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHES
We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Maggie B of West Virginia who turned 2

Kacia G of Massachusetts

Prescott N of West Virginia

Maddie E of Virginia

We hope your day SPARKLED!

If you know someone who has a birthday coming up and you'd like to send them a Night Light Birthday wish, send us an email at [email protected].Please send us your loved one's first name and the first initial of their last name only and we'll pass along the birthday wish.

There are no age limits!

As always I look forward to the many stories we can share together.