In this whimsical story, a group of squirrels led by Squirrel Nutkin travel to Owl Island to gather nuts. As part of a polite tradition, the squirrels bring gifts to Old Brown, the island’s resident owl, in exchange for permission to collect nuts. Unlike his companions, the irreverent Squirrel Nutkin refuses to show respect. Instead, he dances around Old Brown and teases him with riddles. Each day, the other squirrels present their gifts, while Nutkin’s taunting continues—until Old Brown finally loses patience. Seizing Nutkin, the owl manages to bite off part of his tail before Nutkin barely escapes.

This tale highlights the value of courtesy and respect—and the consequences of reckless mischief.

Episode Two from The Little Library of Beatrix Potter

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In Beatrix Potter’s classic story, Mrs. Rabbit cautions her children—Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and the mischievous Peter—to steer clear of Mr. McGregor’s garden. While his sisters obey, Peter can’t resist temptation and sneaks under the gate to feast on vegetables. When Mr. McGregor spots him, Peter scrambles to escape, losing his tiny jacket and shoes in the process. Eventually, he returns home exhausted, only to be sent to bed by his mother with a dose of chamomile tea instead of the supper his well-behaved sisters enjoy.

Through Peter’s misadventures, the tale highlights the importance of listening to parental guidance and the consequences of disobedience—all wrapped up in a gentle, whimsical world that has charmed readers for generations.

Episode One from The Little Library of Beatrix Potter

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter is public domain.

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In this classic holiday tale, Charles Dickens takes readers on a powerful journey of transformation, redemption, and the true meaning of Christmas.

A Christmas Carol follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and bitter old man, who values wealth above all else and scoffs at kindness and generosity.

On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his ways or suffer a dismal fate.

Over the course of the night, Scrooge is visited by three spirits—the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. These spectral guides reveal poignant moments from his life, the struggles of those around him, and the grim future that awaits if he continues his path. Confronted with these revelations, Scrooge undergoes a profound change of heart.

By Christmas morning, he emerges a new man, embracing the joy of the season with open arms. Scrooge transforms into a symbol of compassion, generosity, and goodwill, proving that it’s never too late to change.

The Christmas Carol (full book reading) by Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is public domain.

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The song used in this episode is “Ave Maria” composed by Franz Schubert with permission from Epidemic Sound.

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