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Why School Buses Are Yellow (and Other Back-to-School Stories)

Meet Your Host: Meet Your Host: Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories 🌐 Author...

Rosie Talley

Sep 10, 20253 min read

Past and Pen: Episode 11- Driven to Discover

Meet Your Host: Meet Your Host: Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories 🌐 Author...

Rosie Talley

Aug 4, 20254 min read

Past and Pen Podcast: Episode 10 —Tinker, Thinkers: 10 Brilliant Kids You Should Know

Meet Your Host: Meet Your Host: Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories 🌐 Author...

Rosie Talley

Jul 19, 20254 min read

Past and Pen Podcast: Episode Nine- This Episode Will Self-Destruct: True Tales of Espionage

Meet Your Host: Meet Your Host: Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories 🌐 Author...

Rosie Talley

Jul 7, 20253 min read

Past and Pen Podcast: Episode Eight – Old Fashioned Summer Shenanigans

A Creative History Podcast for Kids Ages 8–12: Meet Your Host: Meet Your Host: Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll...

Rosie Talley

Jun 24, 20253 min read

Wander and Wonder: A Literary Adventure | A Story-Based Summer Curriculum

Explore Wander and Wonder , a parent-child book club that turns summer reading into a fun adventure with hands-on activities and family...

Rosie Talley

Jun 20, 20252 min read

Past and Pen Podcast: Episode Seven – The Sweet Origins of Marshmallows

🎧 A Creative History Podcast for Kids Ages 8–12: Perfect for middle-grade learners, this episode blends real history with a sprinkle of...

Rosie Talley

Jun 6, 20253 min read

Past and Pen Podcast: Episode Six – Priam’s Treasure: A King, a War, and a Mysterious Discovery

🎧 A Creative History Podcast for Kids Ages 8–12: Perfect for middle-grade learners, this episode combines true history with...

Rosie Talley

May 23, 20253 min read

Past and Pen Podcast: Episode Five – Knights and Dragons: Oh My! ⚔

The History of Knights for Kids (Ages 8–12) Perfect for middle-grade learners, this episode combines true history with storytelling...

Rosie Talley

May 13, 20253 min read

What Happens When Kids Tell the Story: A Simple Game That Sparks Big Imagination

The other night, my four-year-old and I were playing our favorite storytelling game. She calls it “Good Imagination / Bad Imagination,”...

Rosie Talley

May 10, 20253 min read

🏕️ 10 Screen-Free Summer Activities to Keep Kids Busy and Learning

(Featuring Bookish Finds, Creative Kits, and Zero Parent Guilt) Looking for screen-free summer activities that keep kids engaged and...

Rosie Talley

May 10, 20255 min read

Why You Should Keep Reading Picture Books to Your Kids After Age 8

Okay, confession time: as a children’s author, I’m wildly biased when it comes to picture books. (Shocking, I know.) But hear me out, ...

Rosie Talley

Apr 29, 20255 min read

🧙‍♀️ Past and Pen Podcast: Episode Four – Whispers Through Time

The History of Folktales for Kids (Ages 8–12) Explore folktales from around the world, discover their ancient origins, and spark young...

Rosie Talley

Apr 22, 20254 min read

Past and Pen: Episode Three- A Slice of Democracy: The Story of Connecticut's Election Cake

A Fun History Lesson for Kids 🎧 A storytelling podcast for curious kids, homeschoolers, and young writers ✍️ Includes a creative...

Rosie Talley

Apr 9, 20253 min read

🎧 Past and Pen: Episode Two Summary

Gotcha! The Great Spaghetti Harvest Hoax – A Funny History Story for Kids 🎧 A storytelling podcast for curious kids, homeschoolers, and...

Rosie Talley

Apr 1, 20252 min read

Past and Pen Podcast: Episode One Summary

Scribing the Past: Journals and the Stories They Tell for Kids (Ages 8–12) 🎧 A storytelling podcast for curious kids, homeschoolers,...

Rosie Talley

Mar 17, 20252 min read