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Story Episodes

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'A Breakfast for Little Bear' Read Aloud

Watch and listen to an illustrated narration of Little Bear's adventure so far. Story and illustrations by Charlie Shifflett

Jun 19 •

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A Breakfast for Little Bear, Pages 13-16

Hungry Little Bear strikes out on his own

Jun 17 •

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A Breakfast for Little Bear, Pages 9-12

The campers meet fearsome, gigantic Little Bear

May 13 •

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A Breakfast for Little Bear, Pages 7-8

Little Bear smells something wondrous

Apr 17 •

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A Breakfast for Little Bear, Pages 1-6

Little Bear finds some uninvited guests in his backyard | Story and Illustrations by Charlie Shifflett

Feb 11 •

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Songs

Essays

"The Stones in the Stream"

A poem by Charlie Shifflett about the creativity of children

Jul 11 •

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Carrots for Sammy

A short personal essay

Jun 3 •

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Painting Tiny, Imaginary Places

"The Little Island Stories" returns with a short essay about writer’s block, bedtime stories, and sketching imaginary places.

May 29, 2024 •

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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

A personal essay about the passing of my dog Zeb

Feb 7, 2024 •

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My Guest Essay on 'Porco Rosso' for 'Animated'

I write about Porco Rosso's hideout and Hayao Miyazaki’s 'interesting clouds'

Sep 26, 2023 •

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