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Story Time with our Animal FriendsK: Kiki the Keen Kakapo's Kiwi QuestHi, it's Dallin again still in Book three. A friend of mine suggested that sharing a book with a friend and reading it to them is fun. Have you ever tried this?K: Kiki the Keen Kakapo's Kiwi QuestWhere the Animals Speak... K is for Kakapo. Kakapos are flightless parrots that live in New Zealand.Kiki was a keen kakapo with bright green feathers, a gentle heart, and a love for exploring her forest home. She lived in a hidden part of the forest, where she...2025-03-1204 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsJ: Juniper the Jubilant Jerboa's Joyful JauntHi, do you remember me? I'm Dallin and we are still in Book three. I always wonder if you are reading the book itself at the same time as listening to me ... I hope you are.J: Juniper the Jubilant Jerboa's Joyful JauntWhere the Animals Speak... J is for Jerboa. Jerboas are rodents that are known for their long legs and hopping abilities.Juniper was a jubilant jerboa with long legs, big ears, and a love for hopping and exploring. She lived in a desert, where...2025-03-1203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsI: Iris the Industrious Indri's Island InvestigationHi again, I'm back, you might remember that my name is Dallin and here we go with the next story in Book three.I: Iris the Industrious Indri's Island InvestigationWhere the Animals Speak... I is for Indri. Indris are lemurs and are known for their loud calls.Iris was an industrious indri, a lemur with a black and white coat, long arms, and a love for exploring her island home. She lived in a hidden rainforest on a far away island. She spent her days leaping...2025-03-1203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsH: Harold the Hairy Hermit Crab's Hidden HaulHi, my name is Dallin and I am lucky enough to be chosen to read the next few stories here in Book three.H: Harold the Hairy Hermit Crab's Hidden HaulWhere the Animals Speak... H is for Hermit Crab. Hermit crabs are crustaceans that carry their homes on their backs.Harold was a hairy hermit crab with a soft body, big claws, and a love for exploring all the hidden parts of the beach. He spent his days scuttling along the sand, searching for new shells...2025-03-1203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsG: Gaia the Graceful Glass Frog's Gentle GlideHi, this is Ana, are you ready? Are you still reading the book at the same time as listening to this story? G: Gaia the Graceful Glass Frog's Gentle GlideWhere the Animals Speak... G is for Glass Frog. Glass frogs are known for their translucent skin, so that you can see their insides.Gaia was a graceful glass frog with smooth, translucent skin and a gentle spirit. She lived in a rainforest, where she spent her days leaping between leaves, exploring all the different heights of...2025-03-1203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsF: Finley the Frivolous Fossa's Forest ForayHi, this is Ana, are you ready? Are you reading the book at the same time as listening to this story? F: Finley the Frivolous Fossa's Forest ForayWhere the Animals Speak... F is for Fossa. Fossas are cat-like predators and live in Madagascar.Finley was a frivolous fossa with sharp claws, a long tail, and a love for exploring the forest with his friends. He lived in a large forest, where he spent his time jumping through the trees, running along the ground and making new...2025-03-1103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsE: Edgar the Elusive Echidna's Earthy EscapadeHi, this is Ana, are you ready, I wonder if you are reading the book at the same time as listening to this story?. E: Edgar the Elusive Echidna's Earthy EscapadeWhere the Animals Speak... E is for Echidna. Echidnas are spiny mammals, and are known for their long snouts.Edgar was an elusive echidna with a long, pointy snout, sharp spines, and a very curious nature. He lived in a hidden part of the forest, where he spent his time sniffing at the ground, exploring all...2025-03-1103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsD: Diego the Dextrous Dugong's Deep-Sea DanceHi, this is Ana again and I will continue to be your reader, I hope you are enjoying the stories.D: Diego the Dextrous Dugong's Deep-Sea DanceWhere the Animals Speak... D is for Dugong. Dugongs are gentle marine mammals and are known as sea cows.Diego was a dextrous dugong with a gentle smile, a playful spirit, and a love for dancing in the deep sea. He lived in a warm, ocean habitat, where he spent his days swimming gracefully through the water and making new...2025-03-1003 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsC: Coralina the Clever Cassowary's Cautious CrossingHi, it is Ana again and I will read this story to you. C: Coralina the Clever Cassowary's Cautious CrossingWhere the Animals Speak... C is for Cassowary. Cassowaries are large, flightless birds known for their powerful legs and a crest on their head.Coralina was a clever cassowary who lived in a dense rainforest. She was known for her tall crest, her powerful legs and her cautious nature. She loved her rainforest home, but she knew it was very big and that it could be dangerous...2025-03-1004 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsB: Barry the Bizarre Blobfish's Bottom BounceHello, and welcome back to book 3, my name is Ana and I'm pleased to be invited to read the next few stories to you. Actually, this story is very similar to the first story read by Grandpa Oxley.B: Barry the Bizarre Blobfish's Bottom BounceWhere the Animals Speak... B is for Blobfish. Blobfish are deep-sea fish and are known for their jelly-like bodies.Barry was a bizarre blobfish who lived in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. He had a jelly-like body and a very...2025-03-0903 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsA: The Ambitious Axolotl's Aquatic AscentHello, and welcome to book 3If you have listened to earlier books you already know who this is from the sound of my voice, it is me, Grandpa Oxley again.Here we start with 26 new animals, I hope you enjoy this book as much as the first two.A: The Ambitious Axolotl's Aquatic AscentWhere the Animals Speak... A is for Axolotl. Axolotls are aquatic salamanders and are known for their unique, feathery gills.Once upon a time, in a cool, freshwater lake lived an axolotl...2025-03-0904 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsEnd of Book 2End of Book 2Hi everyone, boys and girls, mums and dads and also English language students of all ages.This is Chris again, the author of this series … I should really say “Proud Author” as I’ve been extremely happy with the feedback to this series 'Story Time with our Animal Friends: Where the Animals Speak’.But this, dear listeners, does bring us to the end of our 'Book 2' podcast! What another amazing journey we’ve been on together. I really do hope you’...2025-03-0303 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsZ: Zola the Zealous Zebu's Zigzag ZoomI could not resist coming back for the last story in this Book, I hope you do not mind. Hello again this is Grandpa Oxley. Congratulations you made it to the end of Book 2, did you read all the stories as well as listen to them ... I hope so. I do hope you also enjoy listening to this last one about the Zubu and maybe we will meet again in Book3, have fun.Z: Zola the Zealous Zebu's Zigzag ZoomWhere the Animals Speak... Z is for Zebu. Zebus are a type...2025-03-0204 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsY: Yumi the Youthful Yabby's Yellow YonderI'm back again to read another story, this is Lorelai, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal from Australia.Y: Yumi the Youthful Yabby's Yellow YonderWhere the Animals Speak... Y is for Yabby. Yabbies are freshwater crustaceans and are found in Australia.Yumi was a youthful yabby with bright blue claws, a cheerful spirit, and a love for all things yellow. She lived in a cool, freshwater pond, where she spent her days scuttling around the bottom, exploring the world, and looking...2025-03-0202 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsX: Xena the Xenops's Xylose SnackHi, here I am again, this is Lorelai, this time I'm going to read a story about a bird who likes a special snack. X: Xena the Xenops's Xylose SnackWhere the Animals Speak... X is for Xenops. Xenops are birds known for their upturned bills.Xena was a xenops, a small bird with an upturned bill, and a love for finding hidden treats. She lived in a dense forest, where she spent her days pecking at the trees and discovering the most delicious snacks. Xena loved...2025-03-0203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsW: Wanda the Wonderful Wombat's Warm WelcomeHello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about a Wombat, but I have no idea which countries Wombats live in, do you? W: Wanda the Wonderful Wombat's Warm WelcomeWhere the Animals Speak... W is for Wombat. Wombats are stocky marsupials that are known for their burrowing skills.Wanda was a wonderful wombat with soft, brown fur, a stocky body, and a very generous heart. She lived in a cozy burrow, where she loved to dig, explore, and welcome...2025-03-0203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsV: Vance the Vivacious Viper's Valley VentureHello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal I thought might frighten me but instead I found out all about camouflage.V: Vance the Vivacious Viper's Valley VentureWhere the Animals Speak... V is for Viper. Vipers are snakes known for their camouflage and are found all around the world.Vance was a vivacious viper with bright, patterned scales, a curious mind, and a love for exploring. He lived in a valley, where he spent his time...2025-03-0203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsU: Ulani the Unwavering Urial's Unseen UplandsHello, I'm back, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm going to read a story about an animal I have not heard about before.U: Ulani the Unwavering Urial's Unseen UplandsWhere the Animals Speak... U is for Urial. Urials are wild sheep that live in the mountains.Ulani was an unwavering urial who lived high up in the mountains. She was known for her strong legs, her determination, and her ability to climb even the steepest rocks. Ulani loved her mountain home and wanted to show...2025-03-0204 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsT: Tommy the Trusty Turtle's Time-Telling TalentHello, this is Lorelai again, this time I'm not so nervous and much more relaxed, let's see how well I get on reading the story about the Turtle.T: Tommy the Trusty Turtle's Time-Telling TalentWhere the Animals Speak... T is for Turtle. Turtles are reptiles that can live for a very long time.Tommy was a trusty turtle, known throughout the pond for his wisdom, his gentle nature, and his incredible ability to tell the time. He lived in a peaceful pond where he spent his...2025-03-0203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsS: Serena the Swift Swordfish's Sea SprintHello, my name is Lorelai, and I've been given this opportunity to read this story to you. I hope you enjoy it.S: Serena the Swift Swordfish's Sea SprintWhere the Animals Speak... S is for Swordfish. Swordfish are fast fish with a long sword-like bill.Serena was a swift swordfish, with a long, pointed bill, powerful fins and a love for speed. She lived in the open ocean, where she spent her time exploring, swimming, and racing all the other sea creatures. Serena...2025-03-0203 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsR: Rory the Resilient Raccoon's Remarkable RescueHello, here I am again, my name is Grandpa Oxley, and this is the last story I'll be reading in this book, you will have someone new for the rest of our stories. I hope you have enjoyed listening as much as I have enjoyed reading to you. Maybe we will meet again in Book 3 .... now on with the story about Rory the Raccoon.R: Rory the Resilient Raccoon's Remarkable RescueWhere the Animals Speak... R is for Raccoon. Raccoons are known for their black mask-like markings and their agile hands.2025-03-0104 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsQ: Quincy the Quizzical Quokka's Quick QueryHello, here I am again, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.Q: Quincy the Quizzical Quokka's Quick QueryWhere the Animals Speak... Q is for Quokka. Quokkas are small, cute marsupials that are known for their smiling faces.Quincy was a quizzical quokka with a bright smile, a curious mind, and a never-ending list of questions. He lived on a sunny island, where he spent his days hopping around, exploring, and asking questions about everything. Quincy wanted...2025-03-0103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsP: Percy the Patient Pangolin's Peaceful PathP: Percy the Patient Pangolin's Peaceful PathWhere the Animals Speak... P is for Pangolin. Pangolins are mammals covered in scales and curl up into a ball to protect themselves.Percy was a patient pangolin with a gentle heart, a scaly body, and a love for peace and quiet. He lived in a peaceful forest, where he spent his days looking for ants and exploring at his own gentle pace. Percy thought that the world would be a much better place if everyone was more patient, and he wanted to show the...2025-03-0103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsO: Owen the Optimistic Otter's Outstanding OutingHello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.O: Owen the Optimistic Otter's Outstanding OutingWhere the Animals Speak... O is for Otter. Otters are very playful mammals that are known for swimming on their backs.Owen was an optimistic otter with a bright smile, a very playful nature, and a love for swimming on his back. He lived in a river with his family and friends and thought that every day was a day to celebrate. Owen...2025-03-0103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsN: Nellie the Nimble Narwhal's Northern NavigationHello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.N: Nellie the Nimble Narwhal's Northern NavigationWhere the Animals Speak... N is for Narwhal. Narwhals are known as the unicorns of the sea due to their long tusks.Nellie was a nimble narwhal who lived in the cold, Arctic Ocean. She was known for her long tusk, her playful spirit, and her incredible navigational skills. Nellie loved to explore, and dreamed of seeing all the hidden parts of the...2025-03-0103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsM: Marvin the Merry Marmoset's Magical MingleHello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.M: Marvin the Merry Marmoset's Magical Mingle.Where the Animals Speak... M is for Marmoset. Marmosets are small monkeys that live in South America.Marvin was a merry marmoset, with big, bright eyes, a playful spirit, and soft, golden fur. He lived in a lush rainforest with his family and friends, and loved to have fun and bring everyone together. Marvin always wanted to create a space where all the...2025-03-0104 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsL: Luna the Luminous Ladybug's Lantern Light.Hello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.L: Luna the Luminous Ladybug's Lantern Light.Where the Animals Speak... L is for Ladybug. Ladybugs are beetles that are often red with black spots.Luna was a luminous ladybug, with bright, red spots, and the ability to glow in the dark. She lived in a garden full of colourful flowers. Luna loved to explore at night, using her special lantern light to see the world when all the other...2025-03-0104 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsK: Kendra the Keen Koala's Kind CuddleHello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.K: Kendra the Keen Koala's Kind CuddleWhere the Animals Speak... K is for Koala. Koalas are marsupials that spend most of their time in trees eating eucalyptus leaves.Kendra was a keen koala who lived in a tall eucalyptus tree with her family. She was known for her gentle nature, her kind heart, and her love of giving cuddles. Kendra loved to spend her time relaxing in the trees...2025-03-0104 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsJ: Jett the Jolly Jay's Jewel JourneyHello, my name is Grandpa Oxley, it is my pleasure, today, to read this story for you.J: Jett the Jolly Jay's Jewel JourneyWhere the Animals Speak... J is for Jay. Jays are intelligent birds that are known for their colourful feathers.Jett was a jolly jay, known for his bright blue feathers and his love for collecting shiny objects. He lived in a large forest, where he spent his days exploring, singing, and making new friends. Jett loved to collect shiny things, which he called...2025-03-0103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsI: Indigo the Irresistible Impala's Impressive JumpI: Indigo the Irresistible Impala's Impressive JumpWhere the Animals Speak... I is for Impala. Impalas are known for their graceful leaps and speed.Indigo was an irresistible impala with a very gentle nature, strong legs, and an incredible jumping ability. She lived on the African plains, where she loved to run, leap and bound. Indigo loved her freedom, and always liked to do things her own way. She wanted to show all the other animals how joyful it can be to express your own talents.2025-02-2103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsH: Hazel the Humorous Hyena's Hilarious HideawayH: Hazel the Humorous Hyena's Hilarious HideawayWhere the Animals Speak... H is for Hyena. Hyenas are known for their unique laugh-like calls.Hazel was a humorous hyena who lived on the grassy plains with her family. She was known for her infectious laugh, which echoed through the plains and made all the other animals smile. Hazel loved to make others laugh, and wanted to find new places where she could spread her joy.One breezy morning, Hazel felt very playful. She decided that...2025-02-2103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsG: Gus the Gallant Gorilla's Gentle GreetingG: Gus the Gallant Gorilla's Gentle GreetingWhere the Animals Speak... G is for Gorilla. Gorillas are the largest primates and are very social animals.Gus was a gallant gorilla, known for his big heart and gentle nature. He lived in a lush, green forest with his family, and he was always eager to make new friends. Gus loved his family, but sometimes he felt like there should be more people to talk to, more friends to make, and that there were many animals that he hadn't met yet.One...2025-02-2103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsF: Fiona the Fluffy Flamingo's Fancy FlightF: Fiona the Fluffy Flamingo's Fancy FlightWhere the Animals Speak... F is for Flamingo. Flamingos are known for their pink feathers and long legs.Fiona was a fluffy flamingo with very bright pink feathers, long, elegant legs, and a very fancy style. She lived by a sparkling lake, where she loved to dance, glide, and show off her amazing talents. Fiona wanted to show the other animals that it was good to have your own unique style, and to be confident with all of your abilities....2025-02-2103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsE: Esmeralda the Enchanting Eagle's Elevated ExpeditionE: Esmeralda the Enchanting Eagle's Elevated ExpeditionWhere the Animals Speak... E is for Eagle. Eagles are powerful birds of prey with excellent eyesight.Esmeralda was an enchanting eagle, with strong wings, sharp eyes, and beautiful feathers. She lived high up on a rocky mountain, where she loved to soar through the sky, looking down on the world below. Esmeralda loved to explore, and dreamed of visiting all the highest places in the land.One breezy morning, Esmeralda felt like it was time to have an elevated expedition. She wanted...2025-02-2103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsD: Dylan the Dashing Dolphin's Deep DiveD: Dylan the Dashing Dolphin's Deep DiveWhere the Animals Speak... D is for Dolphin. Dolphins are very intelligent marine mammals and are great swimmers.Dylan was a dashing dolphin who lived in a sparkling, blue ocean. He was known for his speed, his playful flips, and his amazing ability to dive deep into the ocean. Dylan was a friendly dolphin, and loved exploring all the different levels of his underwater world. He always had the biggest smile on his face, and loved to make the other animals happy.One...2025-02-2103 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsC: Celeste the Charming Chameleon's Colorful ChangeC: Celeste the Charming Chameleon's Colorful ChangeWhere the Animals Speak... C is for Chameleon. Chameleons are known for their ability to change colours.Celeste was a charming chameleon who lived in a lush, green jungle. She was known for her amazing ability to change color, blending in with her surroundings in an instant. Celeste loved all the different colours, and thought they made the world a very special place. She spent most of her time exploring all the different colours in the jungle.Read by Jessica...2025-02-2003 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsB: Barnaby the Bashful Badger's Buried BountyB: Barnaby the Bashful Badger's Buried BountyWhere the Animals Speak... B is for Badger. Badgers are nocturnal animals and live in underground homes called setts.Barnaby the badger was a bashful creature, who lived in a cozy underground sett in a quiet forest. He was a kind and gentle badger, who was happiest when he was at home in his underground tunnels. Barnaby loved to collect shiny things, which he called his buried bounty. He had shiny pebbles, colourful beads, and even some small, shiny bones that he had found.2025-02-2003 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsA: The Agile Armadillo's Amazing AmbleA: The Agile Armadillo's Amazing AmbleWhere the Animals Speak... A is for Armadillo. Armadillos are known for their armored shells and are very good diggers.Once upon a time, in a warm, grassy plain lived an armadillo named Arlo. Arlo wasn't like the other armadillos. While they loved to dig and make burrows, Arlo loved to wander. He had an amazing talent for ambling – that is, walking slowly and carefully, taking in every sight and sound around him. Arlo’s most amazing skill was his sense of smell, and it helped him...2025-02-2003 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsINTRO Book 2 Where the Animals SpeakHi, it is me. Chris, again, the author of these stories.I'm pleased to announce that the Second Book, in the series of three, is now finished.Meet another 26 amazing animals, each with their own unique tale to tell! Beginning 'Where the Animals Speak', this delightful book again features stories for every letter of the alphabet. From Armadillo to the Zebu, young readers will love these fun, engaging, and heartwarming stories, ideal for reading aloud or independent reading.Perfect for bedtime, these heartwarming...2025-02-2002 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsThe End of Book 1The End of Book 1Hello, everyone, and a super welcome to our very last episode in our 'Where the Animals Speak...' podcast for Book 1!It's Chris again, and it's been SO much fun providing all of these amazing stories to you!We've journeyed from Andy the Anxious Ant, all the way to Zoe the Zany Zebra. We’ve heard tales of clever cats, brave bears, elegant elephants, and everything in between! We learned so much about all of the animals and discovered all their special skills.And now, I want to...2025-02-0904 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsZ: Zoe the Zany Zebra's Zillion Zoom ZoomZ: Zoe the Zany Zebra's Zillion Zoom ZoomWhere the Animals Speak... Z is for Zebra. Zebras are known for their black and white stripesZoe was a zany zebra with a very energetic spirit. She had bright, black and white stripes, a playful personality, and loved to run. She was known throughout the plains for her amazing speed and her zillion zoom zooms. Zoe was always running, exploring, and looking for new adventures.All the Books written by Chris can be seen and purchased online at https://a...2025-02-0703 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsY: Yancy the Yummy Yak's Yummy YamsY: Yancy the Yummy Yak's Yummy YamsWhere the Animals Speak... Y is for Yak. Yaks are a type of cattle that are found in the HimalayasYancy was a yummy yak who lived high up in the snowy mountains. He had long, shaggy fur, big, kind eyes, and a very gentle nature. Yancy loved to grow yams, which were his favorite treat. He thought they were the most delicious food in the world, and he loved to share them with all of his friends.One chilly morning, Yancy woke up feeling very...2025-02-0702 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsX: Xander the eXtraordinary X-Ray Fish's X-Ray XcursionX: Xander the eXtraordinary X-Ray Fish's X-Ray XcursionWhere the Animals Speak... X is for X-ray Fish. X-ray Fish are often clear so that you can see inside of themXander was an extraordinary X-ray fish who lived in a deep, dark part of the ocean. He was unique because his skin was so clear that you could see right through him! Xander was very curious about the world and wanted to show all of the other animals how special it was to be see-through. He wanted to use his special skill to go on...2025-02-0702 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsW: Willow the Wise Wolf's Wonderful WalkW: Willow the Wise Wolf's Wonderful WalkWhere the Animals Speak... W is for Wolf. Wolves are very social animals and live in packsWillow was a wise wolf who lived in a large forest with her pack. She had soft, grey fur, bright, intelligent eyes, and a very gentle nature. Willow loved to explore, and she always liked to do so with the other wolves. She liked to share her knowledge with her pack, and she knew they loved to learn from her.2025-02-0702 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsV: Violet the Valiant Vulture's Valley VisitV: Violet the Valiant Vulture's Valley Visit
Where the Animals Speak... V is for Vulture. Vultures are very important to keep a clean environment
Violet was a valiant vulture who lived in the mountains above a beautiful valley. She had strong wings, sharp eyes, and a kind heart. Although some animals were scared of vultures, Violet was known for her bravery and for her helpful nature. She was very proud of her role in keeping the mountains clean and thought that she would try to bring that to the valley below.2025-02-0702 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsU: Uma the Unique Unicorn's Uplifting UnicornsU: Uma the Unique Unicorn's Uplifting Unicorns
Where the Animals Speak... U is for Unicorn. Unicorns are magical and mythical creatures
Uma was a unique unicorn, with a sparkling white coat, a long, flowing mane, and a magical horn that glowed with kindness. She lived in a hidden meadow, where she loved to spread joy to all of the other unicorns. She was known for her uplifting nature, and her ability to make everyone feel happy and loved.2025-02-0703 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsT: Tommy the Trusty Tortoise's Treasure TrailT: Tommy the Trusty Tortoise's Treasure Trail
Where the Animals Speak... T is for Tortoise. Tortoises are reptiles that can live for a very long time
Tommy was a trusty tortoise who lived by a big, blue lake. He was known for his slow and steady pace, his wise and kind nature and for his amazing ability to keep secrets. Tommy loved to explore, but he always liked to take his time. He had a dream of making his own treasure trail, where all the other animals could have an amazing adventure.2025-02-0703 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsS: Sammy the Smart Squirrel's Secret StashS: Sammy the Smart Squirrel's Secret Stash
Where the Animals Speak... S is for Squirrel. Squirrels are very clever at hiding food for the winter
Sammy was a smart squirrel who lived in a big, old oak tree in a lively forest. He had a bushy tail, bright, curious eyes, and a very clever mind. Sammy was known throughout the forest for his amazing ability to hide food for the winter. He had secret stashes everywhere, and no one could ever find them, even if they tried!2025-02-0702 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsR: Rosie the Radiant Rabbit's Rainbow RambleR: Rosie the Radiant Rabbit's Rainbow Ramble
Where the Animals Speak... R is for Rabbit. Rabbits are known for their fluffy fur and long ears
Rosie was a radiant rabbit with soft, white fur and long, floppy ears. She lived in a green valley, where she loved to hop, skip, and jump. Rosie loved all colours and thought the world was at its most beautiful when it had a variety of colours. She had a special dream: to travel along a rainbow and see what treasures she could find there.2025-02-0703 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsQ: Quinn the Quick Quail's Quiet QuestQ: Quinn the Quick Quail's Quiet Quest
Where the Animals Speak... Q is for Quail. Quails are very quick and good at flying short distances
Quinn was a quick quail who lived in a busy meadow. She had a very fast walk and she loved to explore. She was always curious about the world, but she also loved quiet time. Quinn had a special dream: to find a place of peace, where she could hear the softest sounds in the world. She felt she needed to take a quiet quest to find that special place.2025-02-0703 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsP: Penny the Playful Parrot's Perfect PrankP: Penny the Playful Parrot's Perfect Prank
Where the Animals Speak... P is for Parrot. Parrots are very intelligent and are able to mimic sounds
Penny was a playful parrot with bright, colourful feathers and a very cheeky personality. She lived in a tropical rainforest with all of her parrot friends. Penny loved to make everyone laugh, but sometimes her games would turn into perfect pranks. She was very clever, and she liked to use her talent for copying sounds to cause some harmless mischief.2025-02-0703 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsO: Oliver the Outgoing Octopus's Ocean OasisO: Oliver the Outgoing Octopus's Ocean Oasis
Where the Animals Speak... O is for Octopus. Octopuses are very intelligent and can change the colors of their skin
Oliver was an outgoing octopus who lived in a colorful ocean reef. He had big, curious eyes, eight long arms, and the ability to change color to show his mood. Oliver loved to swim, explore, and make new friends. He thought the ocean was the most magical place, and he wanted to make it even better.2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsN: Nelly the Noble Nightingale's Nightly NotesN: Nelly the Noble Nightingale's Nightly Notes
Where the Animals Speak... N is for Nightingale. Nightingales are known for their beautiful singing at night
Nelly was a noble nightingale with a voice as clear as a silver bell. She lived in a quiet forest, where she would sing beautiful songs every night. Her notes were so gentle, they made all the forest animals feel calm and peaceful. She thought that her music was needed, so that all the other animals could sleep well at night.2025-02-0602 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsHalf Way through Book 1 and a Hidden StoryHalf Way through Book 1 and a Hidden Story
Hi, this is Chris again, Wow, we are now half way through Book 1 and I am so pleased with the stories so far. I’m also so happy with how Hope has been reading the stories that I’m asking her if she will do the rest of the Book.
I do plan, though, to ask others to read the stories in Books 2 and 3.
But what has surprised me is that I found out that all the animals so far...2025-02-0605 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsM: Millie the Marvelous Mouse's Mountain MissionM: Millie the Marvelous Mouse's Mountain Mission
Where the Animals Speak... M is for Mouse. Mice are very good climbers
Millie was a marvelous mouse who lived at the bottom of a very big mountain. She was small, but she had a big heart and a very adventurous spirit. Millie loved to explore, and she dreamt of reaching the very top of the tall mountain. She wanted to see what the world looked like from above and prove to herself that she was brave enough to climb.2025-02-0602 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsL: Leo the Lively Lion's Lullaby LessonL: Leo the Lively Lion's Lullaby Lesson
Where the Animals Speak... L is for Lion. Lions are social and live together in groups called prides
Leo was a lively lion who lived in a large grassy plain with his pride. He had a big, golden mane and a very playful spirit. Unlike the other lions, Leo didn’t enjoy roaring. Instead, he loved to sing and hum gentle melodies. He knew that the animals loved his music, and he loved to make them all feel sleepy.2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsK: Katie the Kind Kangaroo's Kick StartK: Katie the Kind Kangaroo's Kick Start
Where the Animals Speak... K is for Kangaroo. Kangaroos can jump very high with their strong legs
Katie was a kind kangaroo who lived in a vast, open land. She had a big pouch where she carried all sorts of treasures. She was known for her amazing jumps and her caring heart. She loved to help others and always made sure everyone felt safe.2025-02-0602 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsJ: Jasper the Joyful Jackal's Jungle JigJ: Jasper the Joyful Jackal's Jungle Jig
Where the Animals Speak... J is for Jackal. Jackals are canids and can adapt to many different environments
Jasper was a joyful jackal who lived in a vibrant jungle. He had bright, curious eyes and a spring in his step. Jasper loved to laugh, dance, and bring happiness to all the animals around him. He thought the jungle was the most amazing place in the world, and he wanted everyone to feel as joyful as he did.2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsI: Iggy the Incredible Iguana's Island JourneyI: Iggy the Incredible Iguana's Island JourneyWhere the Animals Speak... I is for Iguana. Iguanas are reptiles and can swim very wellIggy was an incredible iguana who lived on a small island surrounded by a bright blue ocean. He was a kind and curious creature, with bright green skin and a long, swishy tail. He loved his island home, but he also dreamed of exploring the other islands he had seen in the distance. He wondered what other creatures lived there, and if they were all as happy as he was....2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsH: Harry the Happy Hedgehog's Helpful HandH: Harry the Happy Hedgehog's Helpful HandWhere the Animals Speak... H is for Hedgehog. Hedgehogs curl up into a ball to protect themselvesHarry was a happy hedgehog. He loved his life in the garden, with his family of hedgehogs. He was a kind soul, with soft brown spikes and a very gentle heart. More than anything, Harry loved helping other animals, and making sure everyone was safe.All the Books written by Chris can be seen and purchased online at https://amazon.com/author/shamblesguru2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsG: Gina the Gentle Goat's Garden GatheringG: Gina the Gentle Goat's Garden GatheringWhere the Animals Speak... G is for Goat. Goats are very good climbers and love to eat all different thingsGina was a gentle goat, with soft, white fur and big, kind eyes. She loved her garden more than anything. It was filled with juicy green grass, colorful flowers, and lots of yummy things to nibble. Gina lived in a cozy little barn with her family, but she dreamed of sharing her beautiful garden with all her friends.All the Books...2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsF: Freddy the Fearless Fox's Forest FrolicF: Freddy the Fearless Fox's Forest FrolicWhere the Animals Speak... F is for Fox. Foxes are very cunning and smartFreddy the fox wasn't like the other foxes. While they were known for being sly and sneaky, Freddy was known for his bravery. He was a fearless fox who loved to explore. He lived in a big forest with lots of tall trees and winding paths. He loved all the forest animals and was always keen to make new friends.All the Books written by Chris...2025-02-0602 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsE: Ellie the Elegant Elephant's Excellent ExcursionE: Ellie the Elegant Elephant's Excellent ExcursionWhere the Animals Speak... E is for Elephant. Elephants are very intelligent and social animalsEllie the elephant was known for her grace and charm. She lived in a green valley with her family. She was always calm and polite, with long tusks that curved like gentle smiles. She loved her life, but sometimes she wished she could see the world beyond her valley. She thought the world would look beautiful from up high.All the Books written by Chris can be seen and purchased online at 2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsD: Daisy the Daring Dog's Day OutD: Daisy the Daring Dog's Day OutWhere the Animals Speak... D is for Dog. Dogs love to play and explore new places.Daisy was a dog with a very waggy tail and a heart full of adventure. She lived in a cozy little house with a young boy named Tom. Every morning, Tom would take her for a walk in the park, and Daisy always looked forward to seeing what adventures the day might bring. But today, Daisy had a secret plan—she was going to have her own day out!...2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsC: Carlos the Clever Cat's Crazy CapersC: Carlos the Clever Cat's Crazy CapersWhere the Animals Speak... C is for Cat. Cats can be very curious, and they love to play.Carlos was a cat, and he wasn't just any cat. Carlos was clever. He had bright green eyes that sparkled with mischief and a long, swishy tail that always seemed to be tapping out a secret tune. He lived in a cozy little house with a kind old lady named Mrs. Gable, and although he loved her very much, he also loved to get into trouble.All the...2025-02-0602 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsB: Bella the Brave Bear's Berry QuestBella the Brave Bear's Berry QuestWhere the Animals Speak... B is for Bear. Bears are very intelligent and often look for food in the woods.Bella the bear was known throughout the woods for two things: her big, warm hugs and her love for berries. Not just any berries, though. Bella loved the plumpest, juiciest, sweetest berries she could find. She believed that finding the perfect berry was a true adventure.All the Books written by Chris can be seen and purchased online at https://amazon.com/author/shamblesguru2025-02-0603 min
Story Time with our Animal FriendsA: Andy the Anxious Ant's AdventureWhere the Animals Speak... A is for Ant. Did you know that ants can lift many times their own weight?Once upon a time, in a garden filled with bright red flowers and tall green leaves, lived a little ant named Andy. Andy wasn't like the other ants. While they scurried around with confidence, carrying big crumbs and leaves, Andy was always a little bit anxious. He worried about everything. He worried about the rain, he worried about the wind, and he especially worried about getting lost.All the Books written by Chris can be...2025-02-0503 minStory Time with our Animal FriendsINTRO Where the Animals SpeakHi everyone, and a very special welcome to the 'Where the Animals Speak' series! I'm Chris Smith, and I am absolutely delighted to be your host as we embark on a truly magical journey through our three very special books. This series is designed to blend fun, imagination and a touch of educational magic, to show all the amazing creatures that inhabit our world, and to explore all the different ways that we can all learn from them.I wanted to create a series that combines all the amazing aspects of storytelling, and I...2025-02-0208 min
Steve Hargadon InterviewsShamblesguru/Chris Smith: Web 2.0 Start Pages as RSS Readers | Steve Hargadon | Aug 22 2009Shamblesguru/Chris Smith: Web 2.0 Start Pages as RSS Readers | Steve Hargadon | Aug 22 2009 by Steve Hargadon2019-09-031h 34
Global CrossroadsAbout the eBook Layout [25]In this 5-minute audio clip about the multimedia components of the book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie, our tech guru Chris Smith [Shamblesguru] spells out for the user how to go about navigating through this eBook.
Depending on the machine, e-Book reader, and browser you are using, Chris explains how to manipulate the font and color, and how to enlarge the images embedded in the book, as well as the technical details on how to link to the 24 audio conversations and the two multimedia clips in the book. And, if you’re lucky enough to have the ri...2012-01-0905 min
Global CrossroadsFruits of Childhood (short_b) [24]Fruits of Childhood (short_b) [24]
In this 3 minute audio clip, Mo Tejani reads Chris Smith’s favorite quote from the story and explains how that quote serves to bridge the cultural gap between two countries, Uganda and Thailand, for the author through a symbolic flower.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Fruits of Childhood” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and digital nomad, educator, and edtech consultant Chris Smith shamblesguru.com hosted...2012-01-0201 min
Global CrossroadsFruits of Childhood (short_a) [23]Fruits of Childhood (short_a) [23]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani talks about the travel writing genre and the anthology, Best Travel Writing, a collection of travel stories from around the world that is published annually by Travelers Tales.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Fruits of Childhood” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and digital nomad, educator, and edtech consultant Chris Smith shamblesguru.com hosted at globalcr...2012-01-0202 min
Global CrossroadsFruits of Childhood (long) [22]Fruits of Childhood (long) [22]
In this audio conversation connected to the final story in his book Global Crossroads, author Mo Tejani talks about the emotional responses he had after he finished writing the book, and what it has been like to relive some of those same emotions while recording the audio conversations here that are linked to each story in the book. Reflecting on how any of the five senses often take him back to his lost homeland in Africa, Mo discusses the impact of foods on his psyche, and tells of another incident that occurred with a vendor...2012-01-0214 min
Global CrossroadsRed Dust of Singida (short) [21]Red Dust of Singida (short) [21]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani recounts an incident that happened to him at the age of 15 on his very first trip hitchhiking around East Africa (“Mogo na Maji”), and how that incident works as the perfect antidote to the message brought out in his story “Red Dust of Singida,” which takes place while he is traveling on a bus heading to his place of birth in central Tanzania.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Red Dust of Singida” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Ju...2012-01-0202 min
Global CrossroadsRed Dust of Singida (long) [20]Red Dust of Singida (long) [20]
In this audio conversation, author Mo Tejani discusses the parallels between the actions of Juma, the demagogue bus conductor in “Red Dust of Singida,” and the actions of various dictators in Africa’s post colonial history. He also talks about the intensity of emotions he had while traveling on a bus through East Africa after 25 years of exile in anticipation of reaching Singida—his birth place in central Tanzania—and laments on the country’s socio-political history and the consequent suffering of the Tanzanians. Mo also elaborates on the actual events that occurred after arriving in...2012-01-0224 min
Global CrossroadsThe Beast Within (short) [19]The Beast Within (short) [19]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani discusses his relationship with Clare, his high school teacher in Uganda, and the strong influence she had on his life and the world of books, music, theatre, and world events. Her spirit is present when Mo ends up teaching Lord of the Flies to high school students in Thailand. To his day, she remains a dear friend whose spirit is always close by.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “The Beast Within” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel...2012-01-0203 min
Global CrossroadsThe Beast Within (long) [18]The Beast Within (long) [18]
Reflecting on the strong influence that William Golding’s classic novel Lord of the Flies had on him as a 17-year-old lover of literature, author Mo Tejani discusses the book—its origins, its universal relevance, and what the ‘beastie’ in the novel symbolizes in post-World War II history— and what happens when he gets a chance at the age of 58 to teach the novel to 17-year-olds at an international school in northern Thailand. Mo also elaborates on what the allegorical character in the story, “Shetani,” who exists within all of us, signifies for the future.
This audio con...2012-01-0225 min
Global CrossroadsChildhood Games (short) [17]Childhood Games (short) [17]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani talks about how he applied what he learned from the events in his story “Childhood Games” at a major international conference on humanitarian aid in Guatemala, using children as teachers of adult experts working in the Aid industry.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Childhood Games” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and digital nomad, educator, and edtech consultant C...2012-01-0202 min
Global CrossroadsChildhood Games (long) [16]Childhood Games (long) [16]
In this audio conversation connected to the first of four stories with an African setting in his book Global Crossroads, author Mo Tejani talks about the numerous children’s games he and his group of diverse friends played in Uganda, marveling at the myriad cross-cultural and managerial skills those games taught him and how he was able to apply those skills throughout his adulthood. Contrasting the innocence and simplicity of those games some half a century ago with the current high-tech digital games of today, Mo reflects on how those simple games were communal in nature, in...2012-01-0225 min
Global CrossroadsJoggers' Jamboree (short_b) [15]Joggers' Jamboree (short_b) [15]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani discusses the anthology entitled Lost in Thailand, where his short story “Joggers’ Jamboree” was first published.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Joggers’ Jamboree” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and digital nomad, educator, and edtech consultant Chris Smith shamblesguru.com hosted at globalcrossroads.podomatic.com2011-12-2501 min
Global CrossroadsJoggers' Jamboree (short_a) [14]Joggers' Jamboree (short_a) [14]
In this 3 minute audio clip, Mo Tejani gives us the reaction of a Thai nurse in Chiang Mai to the Hash Harriers 4 day festival of debauchery and mayhem which is what prompted the author to write this story.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Joggers’ Jamboree” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and digital nomad, educator, and edtech consultant Chris Smith shamblesguru.com hosted at globalcrossroads.podomatic.2011-12-2502 min
Global CrossroadsJoggers' Jamboree (long) [13]Joggers' Jamboree (long) [13]
In this audio conversation, author Mo Tejani recalls the four-day revelry of the bi-annual Interhash festival of Hash Harriers in Chiang Mai, Thailand and tells of the humorous clashes that occur when some 7,000 “drinkers with a running problem” from 174 countries descend on this quiet, unsuspecting, Buddhist city in northern Thailand. Reflecting on the cultural juxtapositions that come about at this international event of debauchery, Mo explains what happens as the non-confrontational Thais try to go about their daily chores during the winter of 2006.
This audio conversation serves as a companion piece to the story “Joggers’ Jamboree” in Mo’s bo...2011-12-2430 min
Global CrossroadsMother India (short) [12]Mother India (short) [12]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani recalls his very first trip to India when during a 13-hour layover he ended up searching for a lost aunt in Bombay whom he had never met, not knowing her address or any of her contact details, only that she once lived in the city some forty years ago.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Mother India” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Te...2011-12-2404 min
Global CrossroadsMother India (long) [11]Mother India (long) [11]
In this audio conversation, author Mo Tejani reflects on his tug-of-war relationship with India during one of his many rail sojourns through the country. With his travel partner Mahatma Gandhi as his ‘confessional priest,’ Mo attempts, yet one more time, to come to terms with the land of his ancestors and the birth place of his father. He also explores whether India is, indeed, the spiritual center of the world (as many Westerners like to assume), and how a billion-people thriving on chaos, mayhem, and conflicting traditions somehow miraculously come together to make the world’s larges...2011-12-2440 min
Global CrossroadsDog Karma (short) [10]Dog Karma (short) [10]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani explains how Thailand spurred him to seriously question his relationship with dogs in different cultural settings.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Dog Karma” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and digital nomad, educator, and edtech consultant Chris Smith shamblesguru.com hosted at globalcrossroads.podomatic.com2011-12-2103 min
Global CrossroadsDog Karma (long) [9]Dog Karma (long) [9]
In this audio conversation, author Mo Tejani explores his on-going attempts to understand his ambiguous relationship with dogs in many parts of our world, including the cultural disparities that he has come across in both the East and the West. His confusion about his relationship to “man’s best friend” is heightened by the linguistic anomalies of how dogs are referred to in different cultural contexts, and how different cultural norms about dogs often conflict with each other. Ultimately, Mo’s love-hate relationship with dogs becomes a metaphor for the clash of cultures that all of us live...2011-12-2131 min
Global CrossroadsT-Shirt Tango (short) [8]T-Shirt Tango (short) [8]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani throws out a plea to listeners to engage in the world of T-shirts to see what they mean to us in our multicultural world of today.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “T-Shirt Tango” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and digital nomad, educator, and edtech consultant Chris Smith shamblesguru.com hosted at globalcrossroads.podomatic.com2011-12-2103 min
Global CrossroadsT-Shirt Tango (long) [7]T-Shirt Tango (long) [7]
In this audio conversation, author Mo Tejani delves into the world of T-shirts, describing how they can become a powerful tool that can invoke culture clash but also potentially help clear out one’s own cultural baggage. Here, Mo recounts some entertaining sayings on T-shirts he has come across, and probes deeper into the various emotional effects that T-shirts have on people, whether they are traveling or just walking down the Main Street where they live.
This audio conversation serves as a companion piece to the story “T-Shirt Tango” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Tra...2011-12-2140 min
Global CrossroadsHedonists in Oz (short) [6]Hedonists in Oz (short) [6]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani throws out a challenge to all the young backpackers of today: What mental frame of mind should one be in before traveling, be it on a long or short trip, near or far? (Answers to the challenge can be made in the comments section above).
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Hedonists in Oz” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.mo...2011-12-1202 min
Global CrossroadsHedonists in Oz (long) [5]Hedonists in Oz (long) [5]
In this audio conversation, author Mo Tejani explains why, at the age of 53, he made an eight-week trip through Eastern Australia with young backpackers. As a wanderlust traveler seeking to deny the aging process, he discusses the different paradigms of travel he was confronted with by these younger travelers, as well as the geographical and historical parallels between Australia and America in terms of colonial history and the need to conquer nature.
This audio conversation serves as a companion piece to the story “Hedonists in Oz” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel...2011-12-1238 min
Global CrossroadsLatin Cariño (short) [4]Latin Cariño (short) [4]
In this short 3-minute audio clip, author Mo Tejani shares an anecdote about a once-in-a-lifetime proposal offered to him by an Aymara man, as he traveled on a truck from the Valley of the Moon to La Paz, Bolivia.
This audio clip serves as a companion piece to the story “Latin Cariño” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and digital nomad, educator, and edtech consultant Chris Smith shamblesguru.com hosted at globalc...2011-12-1203 min
Global CrossroadsLatin Cariño (long) [3]Latin Cariño (long) [3]
In this audio conversation, author Mo Tejani explains why he made a two-year overland trip from California to Argentina, and discusses his philosophy of travel, the dark and dangerous sides of travel, the extraordinary kindness of people he meets in troublesome situations, and how this particular trip shaped and molded his character.
This audio conversation serves as a companion piece to the story “Latin Cariño” in Mo’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012).
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com” and...2011-12-1235 min
Global CrossroadsMany Faces of Mo (part 2) [2]Many Faces of Mo (part 2) [2]
If you listened to the first conversation [part 1] of these audio recordings that serve as a companion piece to Mo Tejani’s book Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012), you'll already know what to expect in this one ... an introduction to Mo’s background as a political refugee from Idi Amin’s Uganda and his subsequent travels around the world. Here, Mo talks about working as a humanitarian aid worker and travel writer on five continents.
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.moteja...2011-12-0651 minGlobal CrossroadsMany Faces of Mo (part 1) [1]Many Faces of Mo (part 1) [1]
This audio conversation provides an introduction to Mo Tejani, the author of Global Crossroads: Memoirs of a Travel Junkie (February 2012). It explores Mo’s life as a young man growing up in East Africa, followed by his expulsion from Uganda by Idi Amin in 1972, after which he was catapulted to England and then America of the sixties and seventies.
Part 2 covers Mo’s life on the road as a political refugee, humanitarian aid worker, and travel writer.
This is one of a number of conversations between award-winning author Mohezin (Mo) Tejani www.motejani.com”...2011-12-0639 min
Shambles General (Asia) Education PodcastsFlat Classroom ProjectThis podcast is an audio recording of a discussion in Second Life with the team behind the Flat Classroom Project.
September 2009
Venue: Inernational Schools Island in Sec.Life
Co-ord: Shamblesguru (Chris Smith)
Images (Flickr): http://bit.ly/Ob0bL
Full details at http://bit.ly/flatclassroom2009-09-1752 min