Today’s cozy read‑aloud features a selection of warm, whimsical poems from The Frog Wore Red Suspenders, a delightful collaboration between poet Jack Prelutsky and illustrator Petra Mathers. These poems travel across small towns in America, celebrating animals, weather, and the gentle humor of everyday life.

Before recording, I spent a few minutes making an index‑card collage inspired by Mathers’ soft, country‑summer palette — dusty blues, warm reds, and simple shapes that echo her quiet, expressive style. This small ritual helps me enter the illustrator’s world with intention and gives me a tactile way to appreciate the art before we begin.

Today’s readings include:

• The Frog Wore Red Suspenders

• In the Heart of South Dakota

• One Day in Seattle 

• In Tuscaloosa

🎥 Watch the full cozy read‑aloud and enjoy this gentle celebration of rhythm, imagination, and small‑town charm.