Favorite Kid's Books from the Big Yellow House read by Kristi Caterson

Kristi Caterson
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Hello! I'm Kristi and I LOVE children's books. The stories, the illustrations and the way they light up the imagination for kids of all ages is so inspiring to me. I have fond memories of sitting with my dad listening to him read to me as a child and now I have beautiful memories reading to my own kids! I thought it would be super fun to share our favorite books with you too, so find a comfy spot and read along with me as I gather our favorites from the Big Yellow House! To request a specific book, email me at heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 05/20/2023

    Episode 8 - Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans, Read By Kristi Caterson

    In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines...... If you'd like to purchase this book so you can read along and look at the amazing illustrations, you can find it here: Madeline If you have a special book request, email us here: ⁠heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com⁠

    5 min

  2. 05/19/2023

    Episode 7 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Read By Kristi Caterson

    One sunny Sunday, the little caterpillar hatched out of a tiny egg. He was VERY hungry! If you'd like to purchase this book so you can read along and look at the amazing illustrations, you can find it here: The Very Hungry Caterpillar If you have a special book request, email us here: ⁠heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com⁠

    4 min

  3. 05/19/2023

    Episode 6 - WOO HOO! You're Doing Great by Sandra Boynton, Read By Kristi Caterson

    We ALL get overwhelmed sometimes, small people and big people and pretend animals like the ones in this story! If you or someone you know could use someone to cheer them on, this book is for you! If you'd like to purchase this book so you can read along and look at the amazing illustrations, you can find it here: Woo Hoo You're Doing Great If you have a special book request, email us here: ⁠heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com⁠

    4 min

  4. 05/19/2023

    Episode 5 - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - By Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault, Illustrated by Lois Ehlert

    When all the letters of the alphabet race one another up the coconut tree, will there be enough room? Oh, no-----Chicka Chicka BOOM! BOOM! Hope you enjoy this lively alphabet rhyme story! If you'd like to purchase this book so you can read along and look at the amazing illustrations, you can find it here: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom If you have a special book request, email us here: ⁠heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com⁠

    4 min

  5. 05/19/2023

    Episode 4 - Goodnight Moon - By Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrated by Clement Hurd, Read By Kristi Caterson

    Everyone's Favorite Bedtime Book! If you'd like to purchase this book so you can read along and look at the amazing illustrations, you can find it here: Goodnight Moon If you have a special book request, email us here: ⁠heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com⁠

    3 min

  6. 05/16/2023

    Episode 3 - Corduroy - By Don Freeman, Read By Kristi Caterson

    Corduroy has become one of the best-loved bears in children's literature. His stories have become irresistible childhood classics, as basic and appealing as a small bear's desire for a home and a friend. If you'd like to purchase this book so you can read along and look at the amazing illustrations, you can find it here: Corduroy by Don Freeman If you have a special book request, email us here: ⁠heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com⁠

    6 min

  7. 05/16/2023

    Episode 2 - Little Pea - By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Illustrated by Jen Corace, Read By Kristi Caterson

    If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do? Readers who have trouble swallowing their veggies will love the way this delicious picture book serves up a fun twist on the age-old dilemma. If you'd like to purchase this book so you can read along and look at the amazing illustrations, you can find it here: Little Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal If you have a special book request, email us here: ⁠heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com⁠

    4 min

  8. 05/16/2023

    Episode #1 - How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids - Written by Tom Rath & Mary Reckmeyer, Illustrated by Maurie J. Manning, Read by Kristi Caterson

    When Felix Wakes up one morning, he finds an invisible bucket floating overhead. A rotten morning threatens his mood, and his bucket, drop by drop. Can Felix discover how to refill his bucket before it's completely empty? Read along to find out! If you'd like to purchase this book so you can read along and look at the amazing illustrations, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=How+Full+Is+Your+Bucket+For+Kids&i=stripbooks&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a64e709f90aa65c83afff51eab08d519&tag=thepreppybohe-20 If you have a special book request, email us here: heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com

    8 min

  9. 05/12/2023

    Episode 1 - Welcome to The Big Yellow House!

    Hello! I'm Kristi and I LOVE children's books. The stories, the illustrations and the way they light up the imagination for kids of all ages is so inspiring to me. I have fond memories of sitting with my dad listening to him read to me as a child and now I have beautiful memories reading to my own kids! I thought it would be super fun to share our favorite books with you too, so find a comfy spot and read along with me as I gather our favorites from the Big Yellow House! If you’re wondering why I call this show the Big Yellow House, well…. There’s a story behind that! Yellow has always been my mom’s favorite color. It’s such a joyful and happy color! So growing up, we always lived in a yellow house! We made many wonderful memories in that house, and when I was small, that little house felt SO BIG to me! When I grew up and had my own kids, I knew I had to paint my house yellow too! When my kids were small and making their own BIG memories, they began calling our yellow house, where they were making lots of joyful memories, The Big Yellow House!

    1 min
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Hello! I'm Kristi and I LOVE children's books. The stories, the illustrations and the way they light up the imagination for kids of all ages is so inspiring to me. I have fond memories of sitting with my dad listening to him read to me as a child and now I have beautiful memories reading to my own kids! I thought it would be super fun to share our favorite books with you too, so find a comfy spot and read along with me as I gather our favorites from the Big Yellow House! To request a specific book, email me at heybigyellowhouse@gmail.com

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