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Auntie Jo Jo's Library
📚✨ Auntie Jo Jo’s Library is a magical place where stories come to life! 🎙️📖 Join Jo Saraceni as she reads enchanting children's stories perfect for kids aged 2-11—and fun for the whole family! Plus, don’t miss History-Sodes, where we make history easy to learn and exciting to hear. Whether you're tucking in for bedtime or just need a little adventure, Auntie Jo Jo’s Library is here to entertain, educate, and spark imagination. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday! 📜 History-Sodes every Thursday!
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Pinecone Password
Quick Note: There is no music with this episode due to technical issues. When a mysterious geocache pops up in Cedar Hollow Preserve, best friends Lila and…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | Kids in 1671
Quick Note: This episode has no music due to technical issues. In this history-sode, Auntie JoJo takes listeners back to colonial Virginia in 1671. Through…
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The Library Lantern : Part 3
Quick Note: There is not music with this podcast due to technical issues. When the Lantern glows with a new golden word "COME" Wren is called back to the Hall…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The 13 Colonies
Quick Notes: 1. This episode does not include intro or outro music. Travel back in time with Auntie Jo Jo’s Library as we explore the story of the original…
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The Cloud Without A Name
Quick Notes: 1. Episode does not have intro or outro music due to technical issues. 2. Auntie Jo Jo has been out of the country for a week and was not able to…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | International Talk Like A Pirate Day
Every year on September 19th, people all around the world celebrate by saying things like “Ahoy, matey!” and “Shiver me timbers!” But where did this silly…
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The Lantern In The Tree | Read by Amelia
One autumn evening in the town of Willowbend, Thomas discovers something strange hanging high in the branches of the old oak tree—a lantern that glows with a…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Backpack
Backpacks may seem like a simple school essential, but their history stretches back thousands of years. From ancient hunters carrying supplies in animal skins…
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The Cloud Without A Name | Read by Amelia
In today’s story, we’ll meet a little cloud who feels left out because everyone else seems to have a name, children, birds, even airplanes! Determined to find…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | "The Cats Out of the Bag"
Why do we say this when a secret is revealed? Sources used: Oxford English Dictionary (OED) – historical citations for “let the cat out of the bag” and idiom…
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The Library Lantern : Part 2
Wren returns to the Hall of Hidden Wonders - a magical place that feels alive, changing each time she visits. The man in the green coat is waiting, and today…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Pencil
There’s a tiny tool in your backpack with a giant history. In this kid-friendly history-sode, Auntie Jo Jo traces the pencil’s journey from a 1500s graphite…
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The Library Lantern : Part 1
Wren Calder has always been good at staying invisible: at home, at school, even in the crowded hallways where louder voices take up all the space. But on a…
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Author Spotlight | Elephant Beach with Christine Devane
Auntie Jo Jo’s Library opens her library to a very special guest! This episode I sat down with author Christine Devane to talk about her children’s book…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | Popcorn
Popcorn and movies go together like peanut butter and jelly but how did this crunchy, buttery snack become a star at the theater? Sources used: National…
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The Mystery Locker Key
On the first day of seventh grade, Sam expects the usual: new classes, new teachers, and probably a forgotten locker combination. What he doesn’t expect is for…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The School Year
Why does school start in late summer and end in late spring? And who came up with the idea of school in the first place? Sources used: PBS Learning Media – A…
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The Tree at the Edge of the Yard
Mara’s favorite place is the old oak tree growing right along her backyard fence . It's the one spot where she can think, dream, and just be herself. At home…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Irish Wake
Irish wakes are unlike any other tradition—where laughter meets loss, and the community gathers to carry grief together. In this episode, we explore the…
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The Horse That Heard the Wind
On a quiet farm in the Irish countryside, Owen is the only one who can connect with Windy, a wild gray pony that refuses to be tamed. But when the wind begins…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Siege of Limerick & the Treaty Stone
Why do people call Limerick the City of the Broken Treaty? In today’s history-sode, we travel back to 1690 and 1691, when the people of Limerick stood strong…
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The Lighthouse of Loop Head
Cara thought her family’s summer trip to Ireland would be quiet… until the old lighthouse blinked back to life in the middle of the night. When she…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Two Irelands
Have you ever wondered why there’s a Republic of Ireland and a Northern Ireland—even though they share the same island? This episode gently explains how…
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The Piper of St. Stephen’s Green
Every afternoon in Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green, a boy named Finn listens to a street musician who seems to play music that matches his feelings. When the…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Book of Kells
More than 1,200 years ago, a group of monks created one of the most breathtaking books in the world—by hand. In this episode, we journey to Trinity College in…
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The Shoemaker of Skellig Row
On a cliffside in Ireland, a young shoemaker named Neal lives a quiet life—until one stormy night when a pair of strange boots appear on his doorstep… and a…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | Ocracoke Brogue
Down in the Outer Banks of North Carolina lies Ocracoke Island, where the accent sounds like it’s from another time and another continent. In this special…
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The Rowan Tree's Promise
Maeve never believed her gran’s warnings about the old rowan tree at the edge of the forest—until one summer afternoon when she touched its bark and slipped…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Great Fire of London — When a Spark Changed a City
In 1666, a small bakery fire on Pudding Lane turned into one of the most destructive disasters in London’s history. In this history-sode, we explore how the…
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The Bike That Knew The Way
When Carmen is sent to spend the summer in her mom’s sleepy hometown, she expects boredom, bad Wi-Fi, and endless pine trees. But an old teal bike with a mind…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | Ice Cream
Why do we celebrate summer with scoops of mint-chip or swirls of rainbow sherbet? In this breezy “history-side,” Auntie Jo Jo traces ice cream’s journey from…
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The Sandcastle Adventure
Stuck at her grandma’s quiet beach house with no Wi-Fi, twelve-year-old Delia Martinez expects the slowest summer ever—until a mysterious hand-drawn map falls…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Umbrella
What do ancient emperors, grumpy British men, and Japanese samurai have in common? Umbrellas! In this 10-minute history-sode, Auntie Jo Jo takes you on a…
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The Summer That Ate Our Schedule
Summer has started… and Max and Rosie are ready for chaos, cereal, and no bedtime! But their parents? Well, they’re just trying to survive until September. In…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Popsicle
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a chilly popsicle... but did you know it was invented completely by accident—and by a kid? In this refreshing…
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The Secret Garden | Chapter 11
In this chapter, Mary Lennox continues her exploration of the mysterious Misselthwaite Manor and its secret garden. As winter begins to fade, signs of life…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Dancing Plague of 1518
In the summer of 1518, a woman stepped into the streets of Strasbourg and began to dance. She didn’t stop for hours. Then days. Then weeks. Soon, hundreds had…
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The Secret Garden | Chapters 9 and 10
In this episode, Mary continues to explore the mysteries of Misselthwaite Manor—and finally stumbles upon something magical. Join us for Chapters 9 and 10 of…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Ice Cream Cone
Did you know the ice cream cone wasn’t always a thing? In this sweet History-sode, Auntie Jo Jo takes you back to the 1904 World’s Fair, where a happy accident…
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The Secret Garden | Chapters 7 and 8
In today’s episode, we continue our journey into The Secret Garden with Chapters 7 and 8. Mary begins to explore more of Misselthwaite Manor and its mysterious…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | Bubble Gum
Bubble gum is more than just a chewy treat — it’s a pop culture icon with roots that stretch back thousands of years. In this guest-hosted history-sode, Amelia…
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The Secret Garden | Chapters 4 - 6
In this longer episode of Auntie Jo Jo’s Library, we continue our journey through The Secret Garden with chapters 4, 5, and 6. 📖 Chapter 4 begins at 0:53 and…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Phrase: "Mayday"
Where did the emergency word “Mayday” come from—and what does it have to do with the French language? In this History-Sode, Auntie Jo Jo explains how a clever…
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The Secret Garden | Chapters 1 - 3
This episode starts our journey into the world of mystery, friendship, and blooming wonders with The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett! Originally…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | Labour Day
From the 8-hour workday to peaceful protests that changed history, this episode gives young listeners a glimpse into how workers earned their rights and why we…
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Jack + The Tech Stalk
Auntie Jo Jo had so much fun last week putting a modern twist on an old class that she did it again!
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | "Eh"
Why do Canadians say "Eh"? In this episode of Auntie Jo Jo’s Library, we’re exploring the origins and meanings of this famous little word. From friendly chats…
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The Trendsetter
This episode Auntie Jo Jo brings you a modern twist on last weeks story!
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Great Beer Flood of 1814
What happens when a giant beer vat bursts in the middle of London? In this episode of Auntie Jo Jo’s Library, we’re tapping into the bizarre story of the Great…
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The Emperor's New Clothes
Hans Christian Andersen delights us with a story about an emperor who has an obsession with his fancy new clothes and spends lavishly on them.
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
Did you know that Boston once had a sticky disaster? In this episode of Auntie Jo Jo’s Library, we’re diving into the Great Molasses Flood of 1919—a day when a…
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The Elves + The Shoemaker
This episode we dive into a delightful read from the Brother's Grimm.
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | "Sweet As"
Let's explore one of New Zealand’s most iconic phrases: "Sweet As!" Ever wondered why Kiwis say it and what it really means? Join me as we dive into the…
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The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
Join Auntie Jo Jo as she reads a classic story by Beatrix Potter.
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous buildings in the world, but did you know its construction was one of the hardest projects in history? In this…
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The Queen & The Mouse
The evil King locks a Queen and her child up in the tallest tower. His hope his her child will be worthy enough to wed his son one day. However, a sweet little…
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Phrase "Knock On Wood"
Ever said “I hope this goes well—knock on wood!” and then tapped on a table? But why do we do that? In this episode, we uncover the ancient belief in magical…
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The Beekeeper & The Bewitched Hare
What happens when a wild hare hops into a Beekeeper's yard? Find out in this episode!
Auntie Jo Jo's LibraryHistory-Sode | The Wheel
Have you ever wondered who invented the wheel and why it took humans so long to come up with the idea? In this episode, we’re rolling back over 5,500 years to…
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How to Find Out a True Friend
Auntie Jo Jo is back with another classic tale. This comes from Hans Christian Anderson. A Queen's son must embark on a journey and his mother provides him…