Now featuring 7 story-song videos, lyrics & Teacher Resources
Watch original one-minute story songs, sing along with title-specific lyrics, and open ready-to-use Parent & Teacher Guides and printable activity sheets for Lilypad, Pip the Wiggle-Waggle, and Zara’s Robot Friend. Four new story-song adventures are clearly marked Coming soon.
Published picture books
LILYPAD and the QUEST for the GLIMMERING GEARS
A STEM adventure about courage, friendship, and following your dreams. Explore the book page or view the published book on Amazon.
Pip the Wiggle – Waggle
Meet Pip, a playful puppy with a wiggle-waggle tail in an early-reader story for ages four to seven. Explore the book page or view the published book on Amazon.
Zara’s Robot Friend: A Story about Coding and Friendship
Zara’s creative project becomes a story about coding, persistence, and friendship. Explore the book page or view the published book on Amazon.
For families and educators
Each story is an invitation to talk, draw, move, make, and read again. Browse the individual book pages for the established trailer and book information. Additional children’s adventures are in development and will be clearly marked when publication details are available.
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Featured story-song trailers
Four additional children’s adventures are in development. Each has an original song teaser; publication and purchase details will be added only when verified.
Pip and the Pocket Map: The Garden That Went Missing (Coming soon)
Play the Song
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Sing along: view the lyrics
- Pip pulls a map from his pocket so small,
- To answer the mystery’s curious call.
- Where did the colors and flowers all go?
- Under the sun and the morning glow.
- With every step and a turn of the trail,
- We’ll follow the path that will never fail.
- The secret is waiting for you to find,
- Come read Pip and the Pocket Map: The Garden That Went Missing.
Pip and the Pocket Map: The Puddle Parade (Coming soon)
Play the Song
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Sing along: view the lyrics
- Tiny boots and a map so small,
- Pip is ready for it all!
- Splashing here and jumping there,
- Raindrops falling everywhere.
- Follow the path, one, two, three,
- Join the parade for you and me.
- Let’s go see what’s in the glade,
- Come and read Pip and the Pocket Map: The Puddle Parade.
Pip and the Pocket Map: The Moonlit Bell (Coming soon)
Play the Song
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Sing along: view the lyrics
- Pip has a map in a pocket so small,
- Ready to answer the midnight call.
- Under the stars where the shadows play,
- A silver light will lead the way.
- Listen for the ring of a magical sound,
- Where the moonlit bell is waiting to be found.
- Come along and see what’s in store,
- Read Pip and the Pocket Map: The Moonlit Bell and explore.
The Boy Who Baked a Star: A Little Nighttime Story of Kindness (Coming soon)
Play the Song
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Sing along: view the lyrics
- A sprinkle of stardust, a bowl full of light,
- Whisking up wonder in the middle of the night.
- With a pinch of soft kindness and a heart warm and true,
- He’s baking a glow just for me and for you.
- It’s a sweet little recipe for the end of the day,
- To chase all the shadows and the worries away.
- A magical treat for whenever you are,
- Come read The Boy Who Baked a Star.
Complete story-song library for published books
Play each original one-minute story song, read along with its lyrics, then open the family and classroom resources for the three published titles.
LILYPAD and the QUEST for the GLIMMERING GEARS
Play the Song: Press play to hear the original story song and read along with the lyrics.
Sing along: view the lyrics
- Hop along the mossy way,
- A golden quest begins today.
- Click and clack, the gears will spin,
- Where does the magic all begin?
- With a leap and a happy heart,
- Every hero plays their part.
- Shining bright and spinning fast,
- A friendship built to truly last.
- Come and see where the wonder nears,
- Read Lilypad and the Quest for the Glimmering Gears.
Teacher Resources: Parent and teacher reading guide (PDF) · Printable activity sheet (PDF)
Pip the Wiggle – Waggle
Play the Song: Press play to hear the original story song and read along with the lyrics.
Sing along: view the lyrics
- Pip starts to move with a happy cheer,
- A wiggle and a waggle for all to hear!
- From the tip of the nose to the tips of the toes,
- That’s how the wiggle-waggle rhythm flows.
- It’s a jump and a skip and a silly dance,
- Come take a wiggle-waggle adventure chance!
- Join the fun on every page,
- Pick up the book and read Pip the Wiggle-Waggle!
Teacher Resources: Parent and teacher reading guide (PDF) · Printable activity sheet (PDF)
Zara’s Robot Friend: A Story about Coding and Friendship
Play the Song: Press play to hear the original story song and read along with the lyrics.
Sing along: view the lyrics
- Clink, clank, a happy sound,
- The bestest friend that I have found.
- With shiny buttons and a heart of gold,
- A story waiting to be told.
- We play all day, my friend and me,
- As happy as can truly be.
- A silver smile and eyes so bright,
- Turning every day to light.
- Come see the fun that never ends,
- Read Zara’s Robot Friend.
Teacher Resources: Parent and teacher reading guide (PDF) · Printable activity sheet (PDF)