Hug Machine

BOO! 👻 Are you ready for some spooky, silly, and seriously FUN stories?!Welcome back to Hooray for Story Day! with Mr.L_ementary! 🎙️📚This Halloween, we're bringing you THREE delightfully creepy children's books in one spooktacular storytime adventure! Get ready for mysterious crayons, some VERY unusual underwear, and a colorful crew of crayons celebrating Halloween!📚 Our Spooky Story Lineup:🖍️ Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown. Jasper Rabbit discovers a mysterious purple crayon that might be a little TOO helpful!🩲 Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown. Jasper Rabbit has a new pair of underwear that just won't stay gone!🎃 The Crayons Trick or Treat by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. The crayons are ready for Halloween, but do they know what to say when they knock on the door?✨ Three stories. One spooky celebration. Tons of laughs!Perfect for Halloween parties, classroom storytime, family listening, or a cozy fall afternoon! These stories deliver just the right amount of spooky fun for little listeners.🎧 Love Hooray for Story Day!?⭐ Follow the podcast so you never miss a story!💚 Become a Hooray for Story Day! Member! Unlock exclusive members-only episodes and enjoy new stories a full week before everyone else!📢 Share this episode with a friend, teacher, or family who loves a good Halloween story!Thank you for being part of our growing storytime community. Every listen, follow, and share helps bring more stories to little ears everywhere! ❤️🎙️ Narrated by Mr.L_ementaryThis episode features read-alouds of books by their respective authors and illustrators. All rights remain with the original copyright holders.📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠⁠⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠⁠⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠⁠⁠donation⁠⁠⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

Get ready for giggles, silly voices, and some absolutely ridiculous words! In The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak, the reader MUST say every word on the page, no matter how silly it sounds! And trust me, things get pretty ridiculous! 🤣Join Mr.L_ementary for a laugh-out-loud read-aloud that proves you don't need pictures to make storytime unforgettable. Just sit back, listen, and get ready to laugh! 🎧🎉 Welcome to Hooray for Story Day!, where every story brings a new adventure!📚 If you enjoyed this story, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow Hooray for Story Day! Watch on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/6r_PyB_Z90w📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠⁠⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠⁠⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠⁠⁠donation⁠⁠⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

In this episode of Hooray for Story Day!, we’re heading somewhere ordinary… and turning it into something extraordinary!Get ready for a collection of fun, imaginative stories for kids filled with silly surprises, wild adventures, curious characters, and plenty of “What if…?” moments. 🌈🦖🚀Whether we’re exploring a world where toys come alive, meeting some very unusual animals, or discovering something magical hiding right around the corner, there’s always another adventure waiting!So grab your imagination, get comfy, and let’s tell a story!🎙️ Narrated by Mr.L_ementary📚 Hooray for Story Day! — Where every story is an adventure!If you enjoyed this story, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow Hooray for Story Day! 📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠⁠⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠⁠⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠⁠⁠donation⁠⁠⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

Get ready for a BIG, squishy, super-powered hug attack! 🤗💥In Hug Machine, a little boy has an important mission: hug EVERYTHING! Big things, little things, soft things, spiky things… nothing is safe from the Hug Machine! 😂This silly and heartwarming story from author and illustrator Scott Campbell is packed with humor, kindness, and plenty of opportunities for a giant storytime hug. It’s a wonderful reminder that sometimes a little affection can make someone’s day a whole lot better. 💛📚 Hug Machine✏️ Written & illustrated by Scott Campbell🎙️ Narrated by Mr.L_ementarySo grab a cozy spot, stretch out those arms, and get ready…HUG ACCOMPLISHED! 🤗This video is a narrated reading of a published children's book. All rights to the book, story, characters, and illustrations belong to their respective copyright holders.📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠⁠⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠⁠⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠⁠⁠donation⁠⁠⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

50,000 plays and downloads! 🎉📚Hooray for Story Day has officially reached an incredible milestone, and I couldn't let it happen without taking a moment to say THANK YOU!When I started Hooray for Story Day, I simply wanted to create a fun place where kids and families could enjoy stories together. I never imagined that these stories would be listened to 50,000 times!To celebrate, Mr.L_ementary is sharing the Top 5 most-played episodes of Hooray for Story Day! ⭐Maybe your favorite made the list… or maybe you'll discover a new story to add to your favorites.Thank you to every family, teacher, classroom, and little listener who has pressed play, shared an episode, or made Hooray for Story Day part of their day.50,000 plays. What an amazing adventure. And we're just getting started!📚 Keep listening. Keep imagining. And keep celebrating story time!Hooray for Story Day! 🎉📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠⁠⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠⁠⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠⁠⁠donation⁠⁠⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

Get ready for a triple dose of monkey business! 🐵 Join Jim Panzee in A Troop of Grumpy Monkey, a special collection featuring Grumpy Monkey, Grumpy Monkey Up All Night, and Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever—all narrated by Mr.L_ementary.Whether Jim is feeling grumpy for no reason, struggling to fall asleep, or dealing with the excitement (and sneezes!) of spring, these hilarious stories remind us that it's okay to have big feelings. Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, lovable characters, and gentle lessons about emotions, this episode is perfect for story time at home, in the classroom, or on the go.So grab a cozy blanket, settle in, and enjoy this fun-filled monkey marathon!🍌 Stories Included:Grumpy MonkeyGrumpy Monkey Up All NightGrumpy Monkey Spring Fever✨ Narrated by Mr.L_ementary with expressive storytelling that’s perfect for young readers, families, teachers, and classrooms.If you enjoy this story, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help more children discover the joy of reading. 📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠⁠donation⁠⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

🌊 Dude! What happens when an otter tries to have a conversation using just one word? Join Mr.L_ementary for a hilarious read-aloud of Dude! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Dan Santat!When two otters and a shark meet at the beach, they quickly discover that sometimes you don’t need many words to make a new friend. With one simple word—“Dude!”—these unlikely buddies share an unforgettable adventure full of excitement, surprises, and laughs. This clever and energetic story celebrates friendship, communication, and the fun of connecting with others.Perfect for kids who love silly stories, expressive characters, and books that prove actions can speak louder than words!📚 If you enjoyed this story, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow Hooray for Story Day! 📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠⁠donation⁠⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

🍎 How many apples can YOU balance on top?Join Mr.L_ementary for a silly, apple-stacking adventure with Ten Apples Up On Top by Theo Leseig! This is more than a storytime—it’s a Think Aloud! As we read, Mr.L_ementary shares his thinking, makes predictions, notices story clues, and asks fun questions to help young readers become stronger thinkers and readers.Can the dog, lion, and tiger keep all those apples from tumbling down? Grab your counting fingers and think along with us to find out!Perfect for classrooms, families, kindergarten, first grade, and any young reader who loves laughter, learning, and lots of apples!📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠⁠donation⁠⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

Can Sam-I-Am change one stubborn mind? Join Mr.L_ementary for a fun and engaging narration of Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss, the timeless classic that celebrates trying new things, keeping an open mind, and discovering that surprises can be wonderful. Perfect for story time at home, in the classroom, or before bed, this beloved rhyming adventure is sure to delight listeners of all ages.✨ Narrated by Mr.L_ementary with expressive storytelling that’s perfect for young readers, families, teachers, and classrooms.If you enjoy this story, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help more children discover the joy of reading. Watch the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/8NzPtSx_-V8📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚 ⁠ paypal.com/donate⁠If you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a ⁠donation⁠. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖

📘😄🚫 Nothing is going right… and that’s exactly what makes it fun!This week on Hooray for Story Day, join Mr.L_ementary as he narrates The Wrong Book by Drew Daywalt. In this wildly funny story, everything keeps going… wrong! From confused characters to unexpected twists, the book insists on doing things its own way—even when it clearly isn’t how things are “supposed” to happen.Full of playful chaos, silly surprises, and laugh-out-loud moments, this story invites young listeners to embrace mistakes, expect the unexpected, and enjoy the humor in things not going according to plan.Perfect for kids who love interactive storytelling, funny picture books, and a little bit of delightful nonsense, The Wrong Book turns reading into a hilarious adventure where being “wrong” might just be right.🎧 Get ready for things to go wonderfully off-track with Mr.L_ementary on Hooray for Story Day!Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/7ZMxe7fox4w📚 Support the Podcast & Storytime Channel! 📚  paypal.com/donateIf you and your little ones enjoy listening to the stories on this podcast, please consider supporting the show with a donation. Your generosity helps purchase new books, maintain equipment, and keep fresh stories coming to families, classrooms, and young listeners everywhere. Every contribution—big or small—helps keep the pages turning and the stories flowing. Thank you for helping make storytime possible!✨ Read. Listen. Imagine. Repeat. ✨— Mr.L_ementary 🎙️📖