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Join us for a special read-aloud of "Elmo Isn't Sleepy!" from Sesame Street and Mayo Clinic Press Kids! Bedtime can be a struggle when little ones have too much energy and just want to keep playing. In this gentle and engaging picture book, Elmo learns how to manage his big feelings, wind down, and discover the joy of restful sleep. Created with guidance from Mayo Clinic pediatric psychologist Dr. Emily McTate, this story offers wonderful mindfulness activities like the "Resting Pose" and "Floating on a Cloud" to help kids relax. Whether you are navigating bedtime resistance, winding down for a nap, or looking for comforting parenting strategies for sleep routines, this story is a wonderful addition to your family bookshelf! 📚 About the Book: Title: Elmo Isn't Sleepy! Publishers: Sesame Street & Mayo Clinic Press Kids Release Date: October 13, 2026 Key Topics: Bedtime routines, toddler sleep help, mindfulness for kids, and managing big feelings. 🔗 Where to Find the Book: Looking to grab a copy for your home? Mayo Clinic Press Kids https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/product/elmo-isnt-sleepy/ Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GC4V5B4G Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/elmo-isnt-sleepy-anna-anderhagen/1149043708?ean=9798887703015 Bookshop https://bookshop.org/p/books/elmo-isn-t-sleepy-a-nap-and-bedtime-story-for-busy-days-anna-anderhagen/f8ee01f3be6df086?ean=9798887703015&bkshp-astro=t Target https://www.target.com/p/elmo-isn-t-sleepy-everyday-feelings-with-sesame-street-by-anna-anderhagen-hardcover/-/A-1008662056 Books-A-Million https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Elmo-Isnt-Sleepy/Anna-Anderhagen/9798887703015 If your little ones enjoyed this story, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell for more wholesome family read-alouds! #Elmo #SesameStreet #BedtimeStories #KidsBooksReadAloud #MayoClinicPress #ToddlerSleep #MindfulnessForKids #ChildrensBooks #ReadAloud

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Paw Patrol: 5-Minute Stories Collection"! The ultimate Paw Patrol read aloud! 0:00 Intro 0:26 Marshall to the Rescue! 7:04 High-Flying Skye! 12:33 Gold Rush Pups! 17:23 Pup-Fu Power! 22:21 Pup, Pup, and Away! 27:43 Chase's Space Case! 33:05 King for a Day! 38:15 Pit Crew Pups! 44:30 Rubble's Big Wish! Paw Patrol: 5-Minute Stories is a collection of nine stories about the Paw Patrol! It is a beautifully illustrated selection of action-packed stories that show the value of teamwork, compassion, problem solving, and doing the right thing. Each Paw Patrol read aloud story is around 5 minutes long, so stay for them all, or listen to your favorites over and over! Join Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, Marshall, and Chase as they save the day in this Paw Patrol read aloud! In "Marshall to the Rescue!", the Paw Patrol saves a lost baby goose that has become separated from its family! In "High-Flying Skye!", Skye and the pups help a stunt pilot whose plane is going down! In "Gold Rush Pups!", the Paw Patrol tracks down Mayor Humdinger after he steals a pile of gold from Mayor Goodway! In "Pup-Fu Power", the Paw Patrol's martial arts class is interrupted by the Kitten Cat-tastrophe Crew, and they must prove their skill to defend their dojo! In "Pup, Pup, and Away!", Mayors Goodway and Humdinger are having a hot air balloon race! In "Chase's Space Case", a space alien crashes into Farmer Yumi's barn, and the pups must free people and animals trapped in energy bubbles and also help the alien return home! In "King For a Day", the Paw Patrol is putting on a play about King Arthur and his knights. Disaster strikes, but they all pull together to save the play! In "Pit Crew Pups", a friend of the Paw Patrol's, Alex, has built a super-trike but is unable to slow down when going down a big hill. In "Rubble's Big Wish", Rubble dreams that he finds a genie! When granting the wishes goes wrong, the Paw Patrol is there to help! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #pawpatrol #5minutestories #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock" by Bill Peet. Another amazing book from the very talented Bill Peet about a peacock named Prewitt, whose tail is scrawny which makes the other peacocks laugh at him. That is, until his tail becomes scary and different! A book that shows that sometimes the thing that makes you different can be the thing that makes you special. Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! I use different voices and storytelling to make the stories as immersive as possible. Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #Halloween #fallseason #readaloud #storytime #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared" written by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang.It's Halloween, the spookiest night of the year, and Jim Panzee (the Grumpy Monkey himself!) is going trick or treating with his friends! Will Jim be able to stay brave, or will all the spooky things scare him? Is it actually okay to let yourself be scared sometimes?Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime!Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out!#grumpymonkey #Halloween #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: Secrets of Earth | Animorphs 55

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "A Bold Pumpkin Plan" by Katy Hudson.A Bold Pumpkin Plan is a heartwarming story about a hedgehog who wants to build his new house out of a pumpkin, but feels shy and scared to speak to others. His journey to get his new pumpkin back home is more difficult than he was expecting, and he has to turn to others for help. Can Hedgehog get out of his comfort zone and work with others to achieve his goals?Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! I use different voices and storytelling to make the stories as immersive as possible. Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out!#Halloween #fallseason #readaloud #storytime #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: Secrets of Earth | Animorphs 55

Pepper has an idea. Hazel has a lot of dirt. And together, they're about to build something they never planned on calling a We’ll Borrow. When Hazel needs to move all the dirt she's been digging out of her new home in Wanderwood, Pepper decides there must be an easier way. Soon, the two friends are experimenting with wheels, handles, borrowed parts, and one increasingly unusual wooden machine. But getting an idea to work isn't always as easy as having the idea in the first place. Pepper and the We’ll Borrow is a gentle, funny bedtime story about friendship, tinkering, problem-solving, and discovering that sometimes the best inventions are the ones you build together. 🌲 Welcome to Wanderwood — a cozy forest filled with Hazel the bear, Gus the cat, Pepper the weasel, Edwin the owl, and Ripley the fish. Each story is a slow, comforting adventure designed for kids and families to enjoy together. Perfect for: bedtime, quiet time, relaxing, preschoolers, young children, and families looking for a gentle original story. Listen to more Wanderwood stories from DadReadsToYou and discover what happens next in the forest. 🌟 Love Wanderwood? ​ Hit the Follow (+) button on Spotify so you never miss a new episode!​ Leave a 5-star rating to help other families discover the show.​ Support original storytelling & unlock bonus audiobooks: https://members.spotify.com/to/dadreadstoyou-read #BedtimeStory #StoriesForKids #Wanderwood

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba's daughter, reads "Gabby's Dollhouse - Kitty School"! It's adorable as can be! In Gabby's Dollhouse: Kitty School, Gabby and Pandy travel around the dollhouse, playing with their friends! They sing with DJ Catnip, have storytime with Pillow Cat, play Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Chicken, then play hide and seek with Cat Rat and Carlita in the play room! They end the day by making kitty pizzas with Cakey! It's a great day with Gabby at Kitty School! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #Gabbysdollhouse #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Monster at the end of this Book" written by Jon Stone, Illustrated by Michael Smollin. In "The Monster at the end of this Book", Grover discovers that... well, there's a monster at the end of the book! Grover is, of course, scared of the monster, and does everything he can to stop you from getting to the end of the book, because that's where the monster is! Kids will enjoy being brave and pushing through the book, as well as the silliness that comes from Grover trying to stop you from reading his book! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #Sesamestreet #grover #educationalbooksforkids #preschoolbooks #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

Want more Food Group (this series)? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBI1xfo2t0TwXykTrmGwEnIrL_DqndSq Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Big Cheese" written by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald. In "The Big Cheese", the cheese always wins everything. He's the best of the best, and he will brag about it to anyone who will listen. But what happens when he is defeated in the annual Cheese-cathalon by someone who's humble and kind? Find out in this Food Group read aloud! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! I use different voices and storytelling to make the stories as immersive as possible. Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #readaloud #storytime #thebadseed #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

🌲 Hazel Finds Wanderwood is the premiere episode of Wanderwood, an original kids audiobook series written, illustrated, and narrated by DadReadsToYou! Hazel the bear loves to explore—crossing creeks, following winding paths, and seeing what lies around the next corner. But on an ordinary walk, she discovers an extraordinary place: a quiet creek, a peaceful hill, and tall trees stretching to the sky. Join Hazel as she discovers Wanderwood, meets new friends, and starts turning a hillside into home. ✨ Perfect for bedtime listening, quiet time, classroom storytime, or family road trips. 🌟 Love Wanderwood? • Hit the Follow (+) button on Spotify so you never miss a new episode! • Leave a 5-star rating to help other families discover the show. • Support original storytelling & unlock bonus audiobooks: https://members.spotify.com/to/dadreadstoyou-read #BedtimeStories #KidsAudiobooks #ReadAloud #ChildrensBooks #Wanderwood #DadReadsToYou #KidsPodcast

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Paw Patrol: Pirate Pups"! In "Elephant & Piggie - There is a Bird on Your Head!", birds land on Elephant's head and start building a nest! How will Elephant get out of this? Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #MoWillems #elephantandpiggie #elephant #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet"! "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet" is an educational book, filled with fun facts and cool pictures about volcanoes and the oceans! Get ready for an explosive adventure! 🌋📖 Join me as we read "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet" and discover the amazing power of volcanoes! Learn how they form, why they erupt, and the incredible things that happen when fire and water collide! Perfect for curious kids who love science and nature! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #volcano #hawaii #eruption #lava #magmaop #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime #learnsomethingnew Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Little Mermaid" adapted by Stephanie Calmenson, and illustrated by Francese Mateu, Denise Shimabukuro, and Brent Ford. In "The Little Mermaid", Ariel the mermaid is very curious about humans that live on land. One day, she sees a handsome prince and falls in love. Her father, the king, is very upset, so Ariel goes to see Ursula the Sea Witch. Ursula turns her human, but she must get the prince to kiss her within 3 days! Can she do it? Read along with me to find out! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! I use different voices and storytelling to make the stories as immersive as possible. Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #movies #littlemermaid #bookadaptation #readaloud #storytime #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Pirate Chicken - All Hens on Deck"! In "Pirate Chickken - All Hens on Deck", Lily the chicken wants more from her life than what she has as a chicken. So when pirates invade, she takes over their boats, and sails the seas with her crew of fellow chickens! But when Lily faces a mutiny, will she change her ways, or be forced to squawk the plank in this pirate chicken read aloud?Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime!Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out!#pirates #piratechicken #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "I Cannot Draw A Horse" written by Charise Mericle Harper! The book's illustrator is very good at drawing a particular shape, and uses the shape to draw a cat! The cat wants a horse. The illustrator cannot draw a horse. Join the cat on some wacky adventures as the illustrator tries to make the horse-obsessed cat happy, while providing some horse alternatives made from the same shape. Will the cat ever get its horse? Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #bears #cats #drawahorse #librarybooks #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55