Episodios

  • Jayden's Impossible Garden (2021) by Melinda Gangal and Ken Daley (Illustrator)
    Aug 10 2025

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    Description: Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden
    Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city.

    Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder.

    Jayden’s Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing, and the recipient of the 2021 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's).

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    9 m
  • (Audio Only) "It Starts with Me!" by Dr. Bernice A. King, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, and Zoe Ranucci (Illustrator)
    Jul 19 2025

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    "It Starts With Me!" is a heartwarming children’s book that follows the inspiring journey of Amora, a young girl who embraces kindness, courage, and connection. #storytime #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #storiesforkids

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    6 m
  • It's Story Time! "Echo and Narcissus" Adapted by Jan Meyer (2007)
    Jul 13 2025

    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4FBjKqMEHU"Echo and Narcissus" is a timeless story of the tragic consequences of unrequited love. #storytime #readaloud

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    6 m
  • Let's Learn about the "SL" Sound! #phonics #alphabet #blends #consonantsounds #consonantblends
    Jun 8 2025

    WATCH this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTql2ipY_CMThis empowering educational video focuses on the "SL" sound/blend. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read 100 words with the "SL" sound. An added bonus is an engaging quiz at the end. #phonics #blends #educationalvideo #consonantblends #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning #languagelesson #consonants #blends #reading #literacy #literacydevelopment #consonantsounds #consonants #alphabet #phonics #alphabetsound #educationalvideoforkids #consonantsounds #consonantsounds #educationalvideoforchildren #preschoollearning #readinglesson #educationalvideofortoddlers

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    23 m
  • (Audio Only) Ty's Travels: Camp-Out! by Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata (Illustrator)
    Jun 8 2025

    THANK YOU for subscribing to our educational YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@avantgardebooksCelebrate Ty’s vivid imagination! Nonstop rain dampens the family’s plans to go camping. But with a boost from Ty, the Camp-Out comes out just fine! Rhythmic text, vibrant art, family love, and Black Boy Joy shine on every page of this camping adventure.

    Ty’s Travels: Camp-Out is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling. This is a Guided Reading Level (GRL) J.

    The Ty’s Travels series is much acclaimed-including a Geisel Honor for Zip, Zoom! and Camp-Out is named one of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best for 2023.

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    4 m
  • Let's Learn about Baseball Legend, Roberto Clemente (1934 - 1972)!
    Apr 15 2025

    This educational video for kids is about baseball legend and philanthropist, Roberto Clemente who was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico in 1934. Clemente spent his entire professional career with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1955 - 1972). He was the first Hispanic baseball player to be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1958, Clemente enlisted in the Marine Corps as a reserve infantryman. For six years until 1964, he spent his off seasons serving on duty. Clemente spent six months on active duty at Parris Island, South Carolina, and Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. He was inducted into the Marine Corps Hall of Fame in 2008. Clemente married Vera Zabala in 1964. The couple had three sons. In 1972, Clemente tragically died in a plane crash while trying to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. #robertoclemente #baseballlegends #clemente #baseballlegend #mbl #baseball #baseballhalloffame

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    12 m
  • Let's Learn about the "CL" Sound!
    Apr 12 2025

    To watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPYfqNhs73Y

    This engaging educational video focuses on the "CL" sound/blend. It is perfect for young learners because it includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read over 100 words with the "cl" sound. An added bonus is a comprehension quiz at the end of the video. #phonics #blends #educationalvideo #consonantblends #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning #languagelesson #consonants #blends #reading #literacy #literacydevelopment #consonantsounds #consonants #alphabet #phonics #alphabetsound #educationalvideoforkids #consonantsounds #consonantsounds #educationalvideoforchildren #preschoollearning #readinglesson #educationalvideofortoddlers

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    21 m
  • Let's Learn about the "DR" Sound!
    Mar 23 2025

    You can watch this video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lLz_3EG_N8This empowering educational video focuses on the "dr" sound/blend. It is perfect for young learners because it includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read 100 words with the "dr" sound. An added bonus is an engaging quiz at the end of the video. #phonics #blends #educationalvideo #consonantblends #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning #languagelesson #consonants #blends #reading #literacy #literacydevelopment #consonantsounds #consonants #alphabet #phonics #alphabetsound #educationalvideoforkids #consonantsounds #consonantsounds #educationalvideoforchildren #preschoollearning #readinglesson #educationalvideofortoddlers

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    25 m