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Cat stories with a picnic, a rain sound, and a splash

Miso and Bim need different seats for their Halloween picnic. Juniper tries being loud, funny, and agreeable at her new school before telling Ash what she really likes. Poppy boasts she can swim, then stops at the pool steps. Choose a lantern picnic, a school story, or one paw in the water.

Roots, raindrops, and a very small splash

Cover of Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic

Recorded narration 2:57

Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic

Miso likes to sit. Bim likes to hang. They try a few very unsuitable picnic spots before finding one that works for both.

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“On Halloween evening, Miso tied on her leaf cape over her teal neckerchief. She packed two m…”

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Cover of The Name Beneath the Rain

Recorded narration 2:59

The Name Beneath the Rain

Juniper tries being loud, funny, and agreeable at her new school. Naming a rain sound with Ash gives her something of her own to say—and something to write to her old friend.

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“On her first morning at the new school, Juniper kept reaching for the place beside her where…”

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Cover of Poppy's First Splash

Recorded narration 2:51

Poppy's First Splash

Poppy boasts she can swim, then stops at the steps. Orla gives her time and a choice; one small splash is enough for today.

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“On the way to her first swimming lesson, Poppy marched beside Orla the otter. Her little bra…”

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Choose the feeling that fits tonight

Miso’s lantern picnic suits a listener around six and ends with soft purrs at home. Juniper’s school story suits nine. Meeting Ash gives her a new rain word; she still misses Pip. Poppy’s first lesson suits seven and ends with her warm and dry in a blanket. She has made one splash without swimming a stroke. Choose Miso for playful company, Juniper when an old friendship still matters, or Poppy for a small step at her own pace.

If you feel like talking about it
  • Why did Miso and Bim need different seats?
  • What rain sound did Juniper and Ash name together?
  • Which choice did Poppy make at the pool?

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A cat and a bat plan a lantern picnic, then look for a tree with a seat that suits each of them.

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