Story Surprise

Season 2, Ep 11 – Solo DanWelcome to season two of Story Surprise. This season, we are focused on impactful stories, diversity, representation, and inclusion! All families are different. Some people are born into their family while other families are made up of people who are not bound by blood but instead by love. Today we are exploring the many different kinds of families. Who is in your family?About the book:A story for all the wonderful people who open their hearts and homes to children who need a place to belong.Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise. Story: ‘Solo Dan’ by Teena Raffa-Mulligan & Kym LangfieldSong: ‘Beary Best Friend’ by Anthony & Lauren and Dominic from Story SurpriseIntroductions: Sophie Collins This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio. Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau 

Did you know that some kids have the most magical and extraordinary ability to think in worlds that most of us could never even fathom! We call this neurodiversity. Sadly, neurodiverse children often feel like they come from another planet, and they are in a world of their own. This podcast celebrates neurodiverse children! About the book:A story about imagination, belief and adventure… it’s out of this world. Let’s go to space! Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise. Story: ‘Koalas in Space’ by Eliza Cooper, illustrated by Binx in collaboration with Funky Sock Co.Song: ‘Let’s Go on an Adventure’ by Anthony & Lauren from Story SurpriseIntroductions: Sophie Collins Get your reading socks from Funky Sock Co: www.funkysockco.com.au  This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau 

There’s lots to celebrate here at Story Surprise. You’re invited to join us for celebrations at The Sharktown Strutters Ball. A tantalizing rhyming tale!  About the book:Get yourself down to the Sharktown Strutters Ball… for a night of exquisite delightment! Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise.  Story: ‘The Sharktown Strutters Ball’ by Robert H. Price & Susan McLarenSong: ‘Take a Deep Breath’ by Anthony, Lauren & Dominic WoodheadIntroductions: Sophie Collins Support us! Vote for Story Surprise in the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote   This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau

There are lots of different reasons why a person might move to a new country. They might move for an awesome opportunity to do something cool in a new place. They might move to a new country to experience a new culture. If they live in a country which is unsafe, they might be a refugee and start a new life in a new country which is safer. That’s an important reason to move to a new country. Today’s episode celebrates friends from around the world who have moved to Australia and now call Australia home. About the book:War ends, yet its dark shadow remains, a family is forced to flee their home. As they journey through hunger, long cold nights and homelessness, a heart locket whispers words of hope. And a country that's faraway calls for those that are no longer wanted. It offers new beginnings and a precious place, once more to call home.  This is the perfect story time resource for initiating conversations about refugees and multiculturalism in our country. Lots of people move to Australia every day for lots of different reasons. It’s important that we make them feel welcome and part of our big Australian family.  Guest Storyteller: Tamanna Kaul helps us share today’s story. Tamanna and her family moved from India to Australia when she was a child. If you’d like to learn more about Tamanna’s story of coming to Australia, check out our Sit Down Session’s interview with Tamanna and mother on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauDrum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise.  Story: ‘Home’ by Karen Hendriks and Alisa Knatko https://www.daisylanepublishing.com/ Mick’s Mate: Dominic was born in Vietnam, lives in America and is moving to Australia in 2022! Song: ‘Happy Song’ by Anthony & LaurenIntroductions: Sophie Collins Support us! Vote for Story Surprise in the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote  This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseauWe are proud to be nominated for ‘The Bullseye Award’ in the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards.  

On this episode of Story Surprise, Anthony & Lauren remind kids NOT to judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, things are not what they seem, and everyone is unique and special in their own way! About the book:Owl, Mouse, Snail, Bird, Lion, Bee, Hippo, and Bat are tired of all these idioms. They are sick of people who still use silly phrases to define them. Are you kidding? This cheeky story uses rhyme, repetition, and rhetorical questions to send a powerful message to the world. Being true to yourself is more valuable to the world than the opinions of others.This is the perfect story time resource for teaching children not to judge a book by its cover.Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise. Story: ‘Are You Kidding Me’ by Trent Long, illustrated by Kris LillymanPurchase here: https://www.amazon.com/Are-you-kidding-Trent-Long-ebook/dp/B09CDFJ4SF Mick’s Mate: BilliSong: ‘I’ve Got Spots’ – originally by Danielle Wheeler & Nick Davio, covered by Anthony & Lauren This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Story Surprise is recorded and produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and we acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau

Today’s Story Surprise is all about leading the way with self-worth. With a smart mind, you can plan and explore. With a strong body, you can jump and climb. With a kind heart you can love, care, and protect. These qualities make you truly beautiful inside and out!   About the book:After talking with Mum, Rosie believed she was the most beautiful girl in the whole entire world – but the day she met Penelope Pennington she wasn’t so sure. Penelope Pennington had the perfect hair, perfect clothes, the perfect shoes and even the perfect cat! So, when Rosie and Penelope unexpectedly walk home together, they both make some meaningful discoveries along the way.This is the perfect story time resource for teaching children that true beauty comes from character, self-acceptance, and compassion for others.Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise. Story: ‘Rosie Leads the Way by Renee Irving Lee, illustrated by Lisa Coutts https://reneeirvinglee.com/ Mick’s Mate: Sophie Collins Song: ‘The Finger Family’ by Anthony, Lauren & Dominic Woodhead Check it out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0kyo9WTTVJGEwvO1e6XiVf?si=c53249059f7e4631  This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.  Story Surprise is recorded and produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and we acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Our Links @storysurpriseauWebsite: www.storysurprise.com.auYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/storysurpriseauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storysurpriseauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storysurpriseauTik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@storysurpriseau