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DadReadsToYou - Bedtime Stories & Read‑Aloud Adventures for Kids

Patrick Vierzba

New episodes every week! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE! DadReadsToYou is a place where you can listen to professional voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, read children's books to you, complete with different voices and music. Some books are for fun, and some are for falling asleep to. Spend time with your favorite characters, like the Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Thomas & Friends, Clifford the big red dog, and more! There are even some sleep stories here! Enjoy!

DadReadsToYou is a cozy, story‑time podcast where voice actor Patrick Vierzba brings kids’ books to life with character voices, gentle music, and warm narration.

Each episode is a short, self‑contained read‑aloud story perfect for bedtime, quiet time, car rides, or winding down after school.

Designed for ages 4–10, these calming stories help kids relax, imagine, and fall asleep peacefully.

Some tales are silly and adventurous, others are soft and sleepy — all crafted to be easy to finish, easy to replay, and safe for bedtime.

New stories arrive regularly, so follow the show to enjoy fresh read‑aloud adventures whenever your kids need a moment of calm.

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  • 31 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 12 min
  • English
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  • Friday · 50 min

    50 minutes of Paw Patrol - 5 Minute Stories [Read Aloud for Kids]

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Paw Patrol: 5-Minute Stories Collection"! The ultimate Paw Patrol read aloud! 0:00 Intro 0:26 Marshall to the Rescue! 7:04 High-Flying Skye! 12:33 Gold Rush Pups! 17:23 Pup-Fu Power! 22:21 Pup, Pup, and Away! 27:43 Chase's Space Case! 33:05 King for a Day! 38:15 Pit Crew Pups! 44:30 Rubble's Big Wish! Paw Patrol: 5-Minute Stories is a collection of nine stories about the Paw Patrol! It is a beautifully illustrated selection of action-packed stories that show the value of teamwork, compassion, problem solving, and doing the right thing. Each Paw Patrol read aloud story is around 5 minutes long, so stay for them all, or listen to your favorites over and over! Join Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, Marshall, and Chase as they save the day in this Paw Patrol read aloud! In "Marshall to the Rescue!", the Paw Patrol saves a lost baby goose that has become separated from its family! In "High-Flying Skye!", Skye and the pups help a stunt pilot whose plane is going down! In "Gold Rush Pups!", the Paw Patrol tracks down Mayor Humdinger after he steals a pile of gold from Mayor Goodway! In "Pup-Fu Power", the Paw Patrol's martial arts class is interrupted by the Kitten Cat-tastrophe Crew, and they must prove their skill to defend their dojo! In "Pup, Pup, and Away!", Mayors Goodway and Humdinger are having a hot air balloon race! In "Chase's Space Case", a space alien crashes into Farmer Yumi's barn, and the pups must free people and animals trapped in energy bubbles and also help the alien return home! In "King For a Day", the Paw Patrol is putting on a play about King Arthur and his knights. Disaster strikes, but they all pull together to save the play! In "Pit Crew Pups", a friend of the Paw Patrol's, Alex, has built a super-trike but is unable to slow down when going down a big hill. In "Rubble's Big Wish", Rubble dreams that he finds a genie! When granting the wishes goes wrong, the Paw Patrol is there to help! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #pawpatrol #5minutestories #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime

  • October 30 · 11 min

    The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock - Bill Peet kids book read aloud

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock" by Bill Peet. Another amazing book from the very talented Bill Peet about a peacock named Prewitt, whose tail is scrawny which makes the other peacocks laugh at him. That is, until his tail becomes scary and different! A book that shows that sometimes the thing that makes you different can be the thing that makes you special. Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! I use different voices and storytelling to make the stories as immersive as possible. Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #Halloween #fallseason #readaloud #storytime #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks

  • October 23 · 6 min

    READ ALOUD | Grumpy Monkey - Don't Be Scared

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared" written by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang.It's Halloween, the spookiest night of the year, and Jim Panzee (the Grumpy Monkey himself!) is going trick or treating with his friends! Will Jim be able to stay brave, or will all the spooky things scare him? Is it actually okay to let yourself be scared sometimes?Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime!Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out!#grumpymonkey #Halloween #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: Secrets of Earth | Animorphs 55

  • October 16 · 6 min

    READ ALOUD BOOK - A Bold Pumpkin Plan

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "A Bold Pumpkin Plan" by Katy Hudson.A Bold Pumpkin Plan is a heartwarming story about a hedgehog who wants to build his new house out of a pumpkin, but feels shy and scared to speak to others. His journey to get his new pumpkin back home is more difficult than he was expecting, and he has to turn to others for help. Can Hedgehog get out of his comfort zone and work with others to achieve his goals?Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! I use different voices and storytelling to make the stories as immersive as possible. Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out!#Halloween #fallseason #readaloud #storytime #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: Secrets of Earth | Animorphs 55

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    October 9 · 32 min

    Wanderwood 007: Pepper and the We'll Borrow

    Pepper has an idea. Hazel has a lot of dirt. And together, they're about to build something they never planned on calling a We’ll Borrow. When Hazel needs to move all the dirt she's been digging out of her new home in Wanderwood, Pepper decides there must be an easier way. Soon, the two friends are experimenting with wheels, handles, borrowed parts, and one increasingly unusual wooden machine. But getting an idea to work isn't always as easy as having the idea in the first place. Pepper and the We’ll Borrow is a gentle, funny bedtime story about friendship, tinkering, problem-solving, and discovering that sometimes the best inventions are the ones you build together. 🌲 Welcome to Wanderwood — a cozy forest filled with Hazel the bear, Gus the cat, Pepper the weasel, Edwin the owl, and Ripley the fish. Each story is a slow, comforting adventure designed for kids and families to enjoy together. Perfect for: bedtime, quiet time, relaxing, preschoolers, young children, and families looking for a gentle original story. Listen to more Wanderwood stories from DadReadsToYou and discover what happens next in the forest. 🌟 Love Wanderwood? ​ Hit the Follow (+) button on Spotify so you never miss a new episode! ​ Leave a 5-star rating to help other families discover the show. ​ Support original storytelling & unlock bonus audiobooks: https://members.spotify.com/to/dadreadstoyou-read #BedtimeStory #StoriesForKids #Wanderwood

  • October 2 · 2 min

    😻📖 Gabby's Dollhouse - Kitty School [Read Aloud for Kids]

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba's daughter, reads "Gabby's Dollhouse - Kitty School"! It's adorable as can be! In Gabby's Dollhouse: Kitty School, Gabby and Pandy travel around the dollhouse, playing with their friends! They sing with DJ Catnip, have storytime with Pillow Cat, play Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Chicken, then play hide and seek with Cat Rat and Carlita in the play room! They end the day by making kitty pizzas with Cakey! It's a great day with Gabby at Kitty School! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #Gabbysdollhouse #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • September 25 · 4 min

    📖SESAME STREET - The Monster at the end of this Book - READ ALOUD

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Monster at the end of this Book" written by Jon Stone, Illustrated by Michael Smollin. In "The Monster at the end of this Book", Grover discovers that... well, there's a monster at the end of the book! Grover is, of course, scared of the monster, and does everything he can to stop you from getting to the end of the book, because that's where the monster is! Kids will enjoy being brave and pushing through the book, as well as the silliness that comes from Grover trying to stop you from reading his book! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #Sesamestreet #grover #educationalbooksforkids #preschoolbooks #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • September 18 · 9 min

    The Big Cheese [Kids Book Read Aloud]

    Want more Food Group (this series)? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBI1xfo2t0TwXykTrmGwEnIrL_DqndSq Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Big Cheese" written by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald. In "The Big Cheese", the cheese always wins everything. He's the best of the best, and he will brag about it to anyone who will listen. But what happens when he is defeated in the annual Cheese-cathalon by someone who's humble and kind? Find out in this Food Group read aloud! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! I use different voices and storytelling to make the stories as immersive as possible. Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #readaloud #storytime #thebadseed #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

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    September 11 · 26 min

    Wanderwood 001: Hazel Finds Wanderwood | Original Bedtime Story for Kids

    🌲 Hazel Finds Wanderwood is the premiere episode of Wanderwood, an original kids audiobook series written, illustrated, and narrated by DadReadsToYou! Hazel the bear loves to explore—crossing creeks, following winding paths, and seeing what lies around the next corner. But on an ordinary walk, she discovers an extraordinary place: a quiet creek, a peaceful hill, and tall trees stretching to the sky. Join Hazel as she discovers Wanderwood, meets new friends, and starts turning a hillside into home. ✨ Perfect for bedtime listening, quiet time, classroom storytime, or family road trips. 🌟 Love Wanderwood? • Hit the Follow (+) button on Spotify so you never miss a new episode! • Leave a 5-star rating to help other families discover the show. • Support original storytelling & unlock bonus audiobooks: https://members.spotify.com/to/dadreadstoyou-read #BedtimeStories #KidsAudiobooks #ReadAloud #ChildrensBooks #Wanderwood #DadReadsToYou #KidsPodcast

  • September 4 · 4 min

    🐘🐷Elephant & Piggie - There is a Bird on Your Head! [Kids Book Read Aloud]

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Paw Patrol: Pirate Pups"! In "Elephant & Piggie - There is a Bird on Your Head!", birds land on Elephant's head and start building a nest! How will Elephant get out of this? Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #MoWillems #elephantandpiggie #elephant #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • August 28 · 46 min

    🌋Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet - (Smithsonian) Educational Read Aloud

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet"! "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet" is an educational book, filled with fun facts and cool pictures about volcanoes and the oceans! Get ready for an explosive adventure! 🌋📖 Join me as we read "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet" and discover the amazing power of volcanoes! Learn how they form, why they erupt, and the incredible things that happen when fire and water collide! Perfect for curious kids who love science and nature! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #volcano #hawaii #eruption #lava #magmaop #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime #learnsomethingnew Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • August 21 · 8 min

    🐾📖Bluey Read Aloud - Barky Boats

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Bluey - Barky Boats"! In "Bluey - Barky Boats", Bluey and MacKenzie are excited to play with their older student buddies at school. But things don't go exactly as planned, because it's hard for their buddies, being twelve. Can Bluey and MacKenzie have fun with their buddies? Is something strange going on? Find out in this Bluey read aloud adventure!Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime!Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out!#bluey #mackenzie #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55 🌲 Looking for an original story? Visit DadReadsToYou: Wanderwood, a growing collection of original bedtime adventures featuring Hazel, Gus, Pepper, Edwin, and their friends.

  • August 14 · 7 min

    🧜‍♀️📖READ ALOUD BOOK - The Little Mermaid

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Little Mermaid" adapted by Stephanie Calmenson, and illustrated by Francese Mateu, Denise Shimabukuro, and Brent Ford. In "The Little Mermaid", Ariel the mermaid is very curious about humans that live on land. One day, she sees a handsome prince and falls in love. Her father, the king, is very upset, so Ariel goes to see Ursula the Sea Witch. Ursula turns her human, but she must get the prince to kiss her within 3 days! Can she do it? Read along with me to find out! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! I use different voices and storytelling to make the stories as immersive as possible. Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #movies #littlemermaid #bookadaptation #readaloud #storytime #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • August 7 · 5 min

    🐾📖Pirate Chicken - All Hens On Deck [Read Aloud Book for Kids]

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Pirate Chicken - All Hens on Deck"! In "Pirate Chickken - All Hens on Deck", Lily the chicken wants more from her life than what she has as a chicken. So when pirates invade, she takes over their boats, and sails the seas with her crew of fellow chickens! But when Lily faces a mutiny, will she change her ways, or be forced to squawk the plank in this pirate chicken read aloud?Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime!Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out!#pirates #piratechicken #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • July 31 · 5 min

    📖 I Cannot Draw A Horse [Read Aloud for Kids]

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "I Cannot Draw A Horse" written by Charise Mericle Harper! The book's illustrator is very good at drawing a particular shape, and uses the shape to draw a cat! The cat wants a horse. The illustrator cannot draw a horse. Join the cat on some wacky adventures as the illustrator tries to make the horse-obsessed cat happy, while providing some horse alternatives made from the same shape. Will the cat ever get its horse? Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #bears #cats #drawahorse #librarybooks #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • July 24 · 5 min

    🧸📖 Bear's Big Idea [Read Aloud for Kids]

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Bear's Big Idea" written by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Il Sung Na! Bear and Fish are the best of friends! Every day, Fish comes up with the perfect thing to do together. But one day, Fish says that it's Bear's turn to come up with an idea. But Bear doesn't have an idea! What can Bear do to make sure that they have a good day, so their friendship isn't ruined? Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #bears #fishandbear #bearandfish #librarybooks #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • July 17 · 4 min

    📖 Love Monster and the Last Chocolate [Read Aloud for Kids]

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Love Monster and the Last Chocolate" by Rachel Bright! Love Monster and the Last Chocolate is a story about friendship and doing the right thing! When Love Monster gets home from vacation, he finds a box of chocolates. He knows he should probably share them with his friends, but will he? After all, so many things could go wrong! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #LoveMonster #librarybooks #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime #valentinesday Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • July 10 · 6 min

    🐈‍⬛🤖 PETE THE CAT READ ALOUD - Pete the Cat : Robo-Pete

    Want more Pete the Cat? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBI1xfo2t0RBrPadZoUwRsjasaeAgeqO Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete" by James Dean. None of Pete's friends can play baseball with him, so Pete builds a robot version of himself to play with, but he comes to learn that it's not what you do that's important, it's who you do it with! Come on an adventure with Pete the Cat and his new robot in this beautifully illustrated Pete the Cat read aloud! Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #petethecat #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: ⁠Secrets of Earth⁠ | ⁠Animorphs 55

  • July 3 · 36 min

    Books That Mean the Most to Us (featuring Zach & Alex from Animorphs 55: The Podcast)

    In this special crossover episode, Patrick sits down with Zach and Alex from Animorphs 55: The Podcast to talk about the books that shaped us as kids — and the ones we read to our own children today. From Bill Peet and Magic School Bus to Where’s Waldo, I Spy, Magic Tree House, and the chapter books that pulled us into whole new worlds, we share the stories that stuck, the lessons they taught, and the joy of passing them on. We also dive into the nostalgia and impact of the Animorphs series, how it shaped our imaginations, and why it still resonates decades later. If you love children’s books, 90s classics, or hearing parents talk about the stories that matter, this episode is a cozy, funny, heartfelt trip through the bookshelves of our childhoods. Listen to Animorphs 55: The Podcast here:https://open.spotify.com/show/0uV0PAGwMR0GQ7cLMSY8yj?si=6RmXNjbDRsWyLmLQLMy_eA

  • June 19 · 35 min

    🚂📖 35 minutes of Thomas And Friends - 5 Minute Stories [Read Aloud for Kids]

    Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Thomas & Friends: 5-Minute Stories Collection"! The ultimate Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! read aloud! 0:00 Intro 0:39 Where's Percy? 7:03 The Mystery of Lookout Mountain1 3:36 Not-So-Secret Mission 20:28 A Very Sodor Valentine's Day 27:50 Rockslide Warning! Thomas & Friends: 5-Minute Stories is a collection of five stories about the Thomas the train and his friends! It is a beautifully illustrated selection of action-packed stories that show the value of teamwork, compassion, problem solving, and doing the right thing. Each Thomas & Friends read aloud story is around 5 minutes long, so stay for them all, or listen to your favorites over and over! Join Thomas, Percy, Diesel, Bruno, Kana, Nia, and Sir Topham Hatt as they save the day in this Thomas & Friends read aloud! In "Where's Percy?", Thomas is winning an award, but he loses track of Percy! Can Thomas use his knowledge of his best friend to find him before the award ceremony? In "The Mystery of Lookout Mountain", carts keep disappearing into the Old Mine. It's up to Thomas and his friends to find out where they keep going, but can they avoid the mine monster? In "Not-So-Secret Mission", Sir Topham Hatt accidentally breaks all of the lamp posts, and Thomas must go get new light bulbs without telling anyone Sir Topham Hatt's embarassing secret. In "A Very Sodor Valentine's Day", Percy gets to deliver all of the Valentine's Day cards and gifts, but when more and more friends keep overloading him with huge gifts, Percy may be committing to more than he can handle. In "Rockslide Warning!", the lighthouse has stopped working, and Gordon needs Diesel to deliver a new light. Can his best friend Bruno help him realize that going fast isn't always the most important thing? Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your child's imagination with magical read-aloud adventures! I bring beloved children's books to life with voices, sound effects, and a sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime!Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to subscribe so you know when the next video comes out! #thomasthetrain #5minutestories #readaloud #readaloudtokids #kidsbooks #storytime #thomasthetankengine #thomasandfriends #allenginesgo Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth, or relive a heavy dose of late-90s nostalgia with Animorphs 55: The Podcast. Experience the first episodes now: Secrets of Earth | Animorphs 55 🌲 Looking for an original story? Visit DadReadsToYou: Wanderwood, a growing collection of original bedtime adventures featuring Hazel, Gus, Pepper, Edwin, and their friends.

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