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You're Here for a Reason
The book by Nancy Tillman
- Ages 3-8
- 5 minutes
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Monday Magic - You're Here for a Reason
StoryBeam's fiftieth episode: Kat and Allison celebrate with You're Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman, and Allison names one small thing she can do today for somebody else.
What the cast said
Welcome back to StoryBeam, the daily podcast where imagination shines bright.
I'm Kat.
I'm Allison. Happy Monday Magic, families!
Happy Monday StoryBeam families.
Today on Monday Magic we are doing something extra special because today is our 50th episode.
50 mornings of stories, 50 books, 50 adventures together with the most wonderful families we could ever ask for.
We are so grateful for every single one of you and we could not think of a better way to celebrate than with the most important reminder any little one could ever hear.
We are reading You're Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman.
Because you are here for a reason too.
And StoryBeam would not be the same without you.
Let's get our ears on.
I've got mine.
Ready?
Three, two, one, let's...
Here the cast reads You're Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman. The book's own words stay with its author and publisher, so that part of the recording is not written out. Press play to hear it.
What a powerful reminder that not a single one of us is an accident.
You were made to fit into this big world like a piece of a giant puzzle.
Co-host, what is something small you can do today that might make a big difference for somebody else?
Hmm, I think help them pick up the counter.
That is a very good idea.
It's not something big, but it's something small and that's what means so much to everyone.
You never know how much joy a little gesture can bring.
Grown-ups, to keep this wonderful encouraging feeling going, our StoryBeam suggestion for your next library run is On the Night You Were Born, also by Nancy Tillman.
It is a stunning classic read aloud that celebrates how uniquely special every child is.
Look for it in our show notes.
Send us your favorite book requests.
That's right.
Send us your favorite book requests in the comments or send us an email.
You're here for a reason today.
Thank you for celebrating 50 episodes with us families.
Have a magical Monday and we will see you tomorrow morning for Tuesday Treasures.
And don't forget.
Keep on reading.
Bye.
A little conversation goes a long way
After the story
The cast's takeaway: small things blossom far beyond you, like a piece of a giant puzzle. Pick one small thing each and report back tomorrow.
What is something small you can do today that might make a big difference for somebody else?
The book says a kindness can travel further than you will ever know. Where did a kindness you gave end up?
What is one thing that would be missing from your family if you weren't here?