Written to the rhyme of 10 Little Monkeys, this bedtime book is perfect for all of the little adventurers in your life. Perfect for active kids who think of bedtime as playtime. Written by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Nate Wragg, and, in this video, read by Lolly Hopwood. For more about Lolly, weekly learning themes, live & virtual events and more head to www.lollyhopwood.com Cheerio Dearios!

You have to be stealthy, brave, clever, and quick to be a Ninja. But you also have to be responsible and kind. Follow this little Ninja on his adventure through his house as he learns some valuable lessons. For more about Lolly, weekly learning themes, live & virtual events and more head to www.lollyhopwood.com Cheerio Dearios!

Buffalo Calf Road Woman was a strong, brave native Cheyenne woman whose courage and devotion saved the life of her brother. This inspiring story is a great way to teach kids about Native American history and to show that women have been breaking stereotypes and boundaries in every culture and throughout history. This story is part of the Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls series. Get your own copy and learn about other incredible women from across the globe! To learn more about me & what I do, head to www.LollyHopwood.com Cheerio Dearios!

This is a story from the Leni Lenape people. It's a beautiful legend about how the Crow became the bird that we all know today. I adore tales like this one. It's beautifully retold by Nancy Van Laan and illustrated by Beatriz Vidal. To find out more about the Lenape people, who were originally from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, or to learn about the Native Americans who are from other parts of the country, click here: http://www.native-languages.org/lenape_culture.htm or here: http://www.ourmothertongues.org/Home.aspx And to learn more about me and what I do, head to www.lollyhopwood.com Cheerio Dearios!

You may not expect it, buy Dolly Parton has done so much with her talents that she is one of the most powerful women in the music industry! A savy business woman, an advocate for children's literacy, & an ally for racial equality, she's been breaking down boundaries since she was a little girl. And she's been doing it decked out in rhinestones with wild blonde wigs and 6" fingernails. This book is part of a wonderful series that educated kids about powerful people throughout history. Make sure to check out all of the books in this series. And listen to some Dolly Parton songs while you're at it! If you would like to learn more about me, Lolly Hopwood, and what I do, head to LollyHopwood.com. There's music, stories, shows, crafts, and live events! Cheerio dearios!

Read the Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein with Lolly! This story is about 'It' who is on an adventure trying to find his missing piece. It goes on adventures over land and over sea, and sometimes stops to talk to a worm or smell a flower. Happy reading!

Playground politics. We see them every time we step into the neighborhood play space. This is such a great book that illustrates childhood (and, frankly, grown-up) interactions. If you would like to learn more about me, Lolly Hopwood, and what I do, head to LollyHopwood.com. There's music, stories, shows, crafts, and live events! Cheerio dearios!

There are so many stories that need to be heard by more people! Queen Nanny of the Maroons is one of those stories. She had royal ancestry, but was sold into slavery in Jamaica. Being an incredibly brave, strong woman, she led her people to a new life in the hills of the beautiful island. She instructed them how to protected their way of life. And she even fed them miraculously. This story is part of the 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls', which is an incredibly curated collection of stories of women & girls who have changed the world. If you don't have these books yet, go get them! I hope you enjoy Queen Nanny's story. If you would like to learn more about me, Lolly Hopwood, and what I do, head to LollyHopwood.com. There's music, stories, shows, crafts, and live events! Cheerio dearios!