Lyman Frank Baum (1856 - 1919) is most famous for "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and its sequels, a total of 14 novels in the Oz series. He also wrote this, published in 1902, a "biography" about Santa Claus - where he grew up, who raised him, ho

"The Gift of the Magi"

Dec 16th, 2020 13m 57s

William Sydney Porter, (1862 - 1910) is known by his author name, "O.Henry." He was an American short-story writer whose tales romanticized everyday life — in particular the life of ordinary people in New York City. This story was published in

"The Spider & the Fly"

Oct 22nd, 2020 5m 12s

Mary Botham Howitt (March 12, 1799 – January 30, 1888) was an English poet, and became interested in Scandinavian literature during the 1840s and, having learned Swedish and Danish, she translated many of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales f

"Frankenstein - or The Modern Prometheus"

Oct 13th, 2020 13m 56s

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (August 30, 1797 – February 1, 1851) edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. She created this story on a rainy afternoon in 1816 in Geneva, where she was

"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde"

Oct 7th, 2020 12m 27s

Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson (November 13, 1850 – December 3, 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer , whose most famous works of literature are "Treasure Island," "Kidnapped," "A Child's Garden of Verses," and "The

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"

Aug 11th, 2020 16m 16s

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832 - 1896), is better known by his pen name of Lewis Carroll. He was an English writer of children's fiction but, is most famous for writing "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel, "Alice Through the Looki

"The Little Mermaid"

Aug 4th, 2020 43m 56s

Hans Christian Andersen wrote many fairy tales but this, by far, is his most famous. "The Little Mermaid" follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea to gain a human soul. The tale was first published in

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"

Jul 28th, 2020 20m 12s

Lyman Frank Baum (1856 - 1919) was an American author who wrote 41 novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He is most famous for his children's books, particularly "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and its sequels, a total

"Two Tales from Hans Christian Andersen"

Jul 21st, 2020 13m 24s

Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) was a Danish author, a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems. But, he is best remembered for his fairy tales, which are not limited to children; his stories express themes that transcend

"The Tale of Tom Kitten" & "The Two Bad Mice"

Jul 14th, 2020 10m 59s

Helen Beatrix Potter (1866 - 1943) wrote and illustrated many books for children featuring animals who acted like people. This is two stories she wrote; one about a naughty kitten and the other about two bad mice.--- Support this podcast: h

"The Happy Prince"

Jul 7th, 2020 20m

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854 – 1900) wrote in many different forms throughout the 1880s, when in the early 1890s he became one of the most popular playwrights in London. He wrote a collection of stories for children first publishe

"The Owl & the Pussycat" & "Wynken, Blynken, & Nod"

Jun 30th, 2020 4m 32s

I love poems and these are two of my favorites that I would read to my son for bedtime. The authors are Edward Lear (1812 - 1888) and Eugene Field (1850 -1895) whose poems take you away on two magical journeys.--- Support this podcast: http

"The Wind in the Willows"

Jun 23rd, 2020 20m 40s

Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932) was a Scottish writer, whose most famous book is the now children's literature classic "The Wind in the Willows." I've always loved this book and these characters, whose friendship is so strong. This is a chapter f

"The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck"

Jun 16th, 2020 8m 27s

This is another tale from Beatrix Potter. It's about a duck named Jemima who, while trying to find the perfect place to make a nest and lay her eggs, meets a "bushy tailed gentleman" who's more than happy to help- a fox!--- Support this pod

"Doctor Dolittle"

Jun 11th, 2020 11m 48s

Hugh Lofting (1886 - 1947) wrote three books about Dr John Dolittle, a man who learns to talk directly to animals in their own language and became the most famous animal doctor in the world. This is the chapter from the first book, "The Story o

"The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"

Jun 2nd, 2020 7m 39s

Beatrix Potter wrote many children's stories about animals and her most famous is "THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT." But did you know that THIS is the "sequel." Listen and find out what else happened to Peter.--- Support this podcast: https://podc

"The Velveteen Rabbit"

May 26th, 2020 23m 17s

This is a very special "toy story" written by Margery Williams (1881 - 1944). It's a unique "toy story" all about how toys become "real." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noel-macneal/support

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit"

May 19th, 2020 6m 26s

Hello!Helen Beatrix Potter (1866 - 1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist who wrote and illustrated many children's books featuring animals. This is her most famous one - "THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT."

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Noel's Booknook (Trailer)

May 18th, 2020 55s

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Premiering TUESDAY MAY 19!

May 12th, 2020 28s

My new WEEKLY podcast “Noel’s Booknook” will premiere NEXT TUESDAY MAY 19th! I hope you’ll join for the fun of hearing a good story. “See ya soon!”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noel-macneal/support