Colorful Hedgehog Adventures Await!

 

Hi All,

Embark on a whimsical musical adventure, athletic adventure, or winter adventure with our latest coloring books, "Hedgehogs In The Band", "Hedgehogs in Sports", and "Hedgehogs in Winter." These enchanting coloring books brings the joyous activities onto the page through the charming world of hedgehogs.

Click on the links below to begin your creative adventures!

Hedgehogs in the Band

Why Your Child Will Love This Book:

• Engaging Rhythmic Scenes: Each page unfolds a new and delightful scene of a hedgehog participating in a musical performance. From playing drums and didgeridoos to trumpets and trombones, numerous musical instruments are represented. Watch as your child immerses themselves in the magic of melody with our friendly hedgehog characters.

Hedgehogs in Sports

Why Your Child Will Love This Book:

• Engaging Sporting Scenes: Each page unfolds a new and delightful athletic scene. From playing soccer and shooting hoops to surfboarding and figure skating, this books is packed with sports! Watch as your child immerses themselves in the magic of athletics with our friendly hedgehog characters.

Hedgehogs in Winter

Why Your Child Will Love This Book:

• Engaging Winter Scenes: Each page unfolds a new and delightful winter scene, from building snowmen and ice skating to cozy indoor activities. Watch as your child immerses themselves in the magic of winter with our friendly hedgehog characters.

Episode 37: Mojo's Outdoor Adventure

Click here to listen to: Mojo's Outdoor Adventure

Hi All,

We would like to send out a special thanks to Laurie Berkner of the Laurie Berkner Band for recording a bumper for us. You can find details about her new DVD, “Party Day”on her website or Facebook Page . What an exciting adventure for her! Speaking of adventures, our favorite little ferret is back with an adventure of his own! Mojo’s Outdoor Adventure was written by Chris and Melissa Bugaj. As you listen to the story, consider the following: What adventures have you been on lately?

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! In our story 

there are many juicy words that are fun to use and say.

aroma: an odor arising from spices, plants, cooking, etc., especially an agreeable odor.

impulsive: swayed by involuntary impulses.

reconsider: to consider again.

shiver: to shake or tremble with cold, fear, or excitement.

vivid: strikingly intense.

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing 
after hearing the story.

1.  Have you ever heard the phrase, "Look before you leap"?  This type of saying is called an idiom. Idioms are words, phrases, or expressions that are used in everyday language and have meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary. You can find a list of idioms at Idiom Site. How many idioms can you think of?

2. In the story, Mojo was stuck outside. Brainstorm a list of other ways Mojo could have tried to get back in the house.



3. Sequence the following events in the order they occurred:

               * Mojo traced the perimeter of the house, searching for a way in.
               * Thousands of aromas assaulted his nose.
               * A gust of wind swept down the hall and blew across his fur.
               * Mojo's mother found him outside on the deck.
               * Mojo dug in the dirt, chased his tail, and rolled down hills.
              

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the 
details to answer these questions?

1. Why did Mojo's curiosity prickle in the beginning of the story? 
2. What was the problem Mojo had when he tried to get back into the house?
3. Where did Mojo play once he jumped out the window?
4. Who did Mojo hear and see on the deck?
5. When did Mojo think it was time to go back in the house?

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Seth F of Texas

Damien L of Massachusetts
Mariella of Louisianna
Zadie of West Virginia
Ryan of Texas
Kelly of West Virginia
Beth P of Maryland

We hope your day SPARKLED!

If you are interested in learning more about earthquakes, what causes them, 

or reading about the recent one we had in the Virginia/DC area, 

you can visit the U.S. Geological Survey website! 

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Episode 36: The Farm Girl and the Feather

Click here to listen to: The Farm Girl and the Feather

Hi All,

We have been noticing lately how our children have been figuring out ways to solve their own problems instead of immediately coming to one of us. We always remind the kids when they are trying to figure out how something works to stop and think about it. We tell them to take a breath and take their time. We tell them to think about the things they have tried in the past that may work to solve this situation. If those ideas don't work then try something new!

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! In our story there are many

juicy words that are fun to use and say.

ballista: an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles.
chamber: a room, usually private.
dissipate: to become scattered or dispersed.

mock: to mimic or imitate.

triumph: a significant success or noteworthy achievement.

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1. The young farm girl's name is Millicent. It means "amiable", "calm"," strong work" and "wise". What does your name mean? You can look it up at Behind the Name. 

2. Make up your own story about how the prince's father got the peacock feather. Include in his adventure why the feather is so important to the prince.


3. Draw us a picture of the mean, nasty troll! Send it to us at nightlightstories@gmail.com

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the 
details to answer these questions?

1. Why was the queen calling for people to choose a weapon? 
2. What is the farm girl's name?
3. Where do they find the troll?
4. With whom does the farm girl travel?
5. How does the girl defeat the troll with her weapon of choice?

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Ciara O of Massachusetts

Sean of Massachusetts

Olivia M
Mitchell
Emily B of New York
Kelly P of West Virginia
Hollyn G
Olivia G
MJ of Massachusetts
Mike U of Philadelphia
Uncle Brian of New York
Brooke P
Luci P
Brayden of New York

Tucker of West Virginia

We hope your day SPARKLED!

Summer is when families get to spend the most time together.  It’s an opportunity to laugh together, learn together, and make some lasting memories.  That’s why we here at the Night Light Stories household are sharing an activity a day that you can do together as a family.  We’ve already shared activities such as building a rain gauge, creating a birds’ nest, and using patterns to make yummy fruit kabobs.  You can find details to all of these activities over at the facebook page.  If you do one of these activities, share with others by leaving a comment or picture.  We’d love to see your summer creations! 

On Saturday, September 24, 2011, the National Down Syndrome Society will kick off Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Buddy Walk® season in the heart of Times Square in NYC with a video presentation featuring more than 200 individuals with Down syndrome from across the country and around the world. For more information or to find a Buddy Walk in your area, visit http://www.buddywalk.org/

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Episode 23: The Ooga Boogas

Click here to listen to: The Ooga Boogas

Hi All,

Our newest story is called “The Ooga Boogas.”  This story has been in the works since our son was two years old when one of his many admirers brought him some new toys. It was a set of three dinosaur figures and on them sat three cavemen.  When you pressed on the cavemen, the dinosaurs roared. Since the cavemen did not make any noise, Mr. Chris improvised. He gave them a voice and started calling them the Ooga Boogas. Oh the adventures they would have! Our son would laugh so hard whenever he did the voice. To this day he’ll come out of his room and say “Do you want to play Ooga Boogas with me? Recently, we took one of the many adventures they had and put it into this story.  We hope you enjoy it!

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VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! That is right! In our story there are many juicy words that are fun to use and say.

dash: a hasty or sudden movement.

pledge: a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something.

strife: competition or rivalry

vociferously: crying out noisily.

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1. The Ooga Boogas have had many adventures in our house. Think of your own adventure for the Ooga Boogas to have and write it down. Share the story with a friend or someone in your family.

2. One of the things the Ooga Boogas enjoy doing is Ooga Booga dancing. Make up your own Ooga Booga dance!

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions?

1. What was the activity the Ooga Boogas did at the beginning of the story?

2. Why did the Ooga Boogas decide to change their Ooga Booga ways?

3. List all the things the Ooga Boogas made from the Ooga Booga trees.

BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHES

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Tucker B of West Virginia

Brayden B of New York

Michael U of Pennsylvania

Amy G of West Virginia

Uncle Brian of New York
Bethie C of Massachusetts
Brian C of Massachusetts

As always, I look forward to watching the glow grow brighter with the many stories we can share together.