Hello, friends! How are you today? Did you have a fun day at school? Are you ready to enjoy a story with us? Let’s dive into a delightful tale called “Old Friends: Age is Nothing But a Number” by Margaret Aiken and Lenny Winlet.
Marjorie loved planting seeds, knitting cozy things, and watching her favorite baking shows. She wished she could find someone who loved these activities too, just like her Granny did. The kids in her neighborhood were nice, but none of them shared her excitement for yarn and knitting.
One day, Marjorie saw a sign about a club. She didn’t know what a Cha-cha-cha was, but she really wanted a friend who loved gardening, crafting, and baking. This idea made her feel as happy as baking the yummiest berry apple crisp!
On Saturday, Marjorie packed her knitting needles and went to the community center. But when she got there, someone told her, “This is for seniors only; the kids’ club is over there.” Marjorie felt sad. How would she find a friend now?
Marjorie remembered how Granny never gave up. So, she decided to dress up like an older person. She put on some glasses, a scarf, and her mom’s cardigan. Now she looked like an undercover Granny!
Marjorie sneaked into the club and met Arthur, who showed her around. She learned new knitting stitches, got gardening tips, and even a yummy recipe. Marjorie was having so much fun with her new friends!
Then it was time for the Cha-cha-cha dance. Marjorie wasn’t sure about dancing, but she decided to give it a try. She danced and twirled until her disguise started to fall off!
“Wait!” Arthur called out. “Don’t go!” Marjorie explained she just wanted to make new friends. Arthur smiled and said, “You did! We may look old, but inside, we feel like kids too!” Everyone agreed and asked her to stay.
Marjorie was happy to be part of the group, and she knew Granny would be smiling too. She became the youngest member of the senior friends group, until someone named Frank joined!
Now, let’s enjoy another story called “A Beautiful Girl Like You” by Nikki Rogers.
A beautiful girl can have any kind of skin. She loves to share and be kind to others. She sees the beauty in everyone and helps them feel happy with her kind words.
She carries love in her hands and gives warm hugs. She is gentle and makes everyone feel peaceful. She is smart and likes to solve problems, always doing her best.
She brings laughter and fun wherever she goes. She is a true friend who will always be there for you. She loves music and art and shares her heart with the world.
A beautiful girl is strong and brave. She stands up for what is right and helps those in need. Every girl is beautiful, just by being herself.
You are precious and loved, more than you know. Remember, you are a beautiful girl too!
Thank you for joining us for these wonderful stories. We hope you enjoyed them! Come back soon for more fun tales. Take care and bye-bye!
Knitting and Crafting Corner: Just like Marjorie, let’s explore the world of knitting and crafting! Gather some yarn and simple knitting tools or paper and scissors for crafting. Try making a small project, like a friendship bracelet or a paper flower. As you work, think about why Marjorie loved these activities and how they can be a fun way to make new friends. Share your creations with your family or friends and see if they want to join in the fun!
Garden Adventure: Marjorie loved planting seeds. Let’s try planting some seeds of our own! Find a small pot, some soil, and seeds (like beans or flowers). Plant the seeds and water them regularly. Keep a journal to draw or write about how your plant grows over time. Discuss with your family why gardening might be a great way to connect with others and how it can teach us patience and care.
Kindness Challenge: Inspired by “A Beautiful Girl Like You,” think of ways you can be kind to others. Create a “Kindness Calendar” for a week, where each day you do something nice for someone else, like sharing a toy, helping a friend, or giving a compliment. At the end of the week, talk about how these acts of kindness made you and others feel. Why is it important to be kind, and how can it help us make new friends?
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How’s it going today? Did you have lots of fun at school? Are you all settled and ready to read a book with us?
Today we have “Old Friends: Age is Nothing But a Number” by Margaret Aiken and Lenny Winlet. Let’s take a look!
**Old Friends**
Marjorie loved growing seeds into gardens, knitting cozy creations, and curling up in front of her favorite baking show. If only she could find someone who loved these things too—someone like Granny. The kids in the neighborhood were great, but none of the other kids got excited about yarn and yarn work the way Marjorie did.
Polka Madre asked for help if her scones were sunk in or if a sweet piece got slugs. Marjorie missed Granny so much. Then one day, she saw a sign. Marjorie had no clue what a Cha-cha-cha was, but she longed for a friend—a friend who loved gardening, crafting, and baking. The thought of it gave her a wonderful feeling, like she had just baked the world’s most delicious berry apple crisp.
So on Saturday morning, Marjorie packed her knitting needles and headed to the community center. She was just about to enter when she heard, “Stop right there, young lady! That’s for seniors only; kids’ club is that way.” Marjorie sighed. How would she find a friend now?
She walked and walked and walked some more. She thought about Granny. Granny didn’t let her knots in her knitting hold her back. If Granny’s cake then rice, she washed her bowls and started again. Granny didn’t give up easily, and neither would she. Marjorie knew just what to do. It was time for a cardigan to camouflage!
Marjorie sprinkled some flour, perched some glasses, and with a few floral scarves, knotted some lavender perfume spritz and her mom’s woolly cardigan button. She was undercover Granny! Wearing her disguise, Marjorie snuck past the receptionist and slowly opened the door. There to welcome her was a friendly smile.
“Hi, I’m Arthur!” Arthur showed Marjorie around and introduced her to the group. She learned a new knitting stitch from Patrick, gathered the latest gardening tips from Betty, and got a scrumptious recipe from Jill. Marjorie was having a blast with her new friends until it was time for the Cha-cha-cha.
Marjorie slumped down in her chair; dancing was not for her. She was about to make a quick exit when she got stopped by a samba. She tried to twist around the table but got trapped in a tango tangle. Her breakdancing breakout was a bust, so she decided to give the Cha-cha-cha a whirl.
One, two, Cha-cha-cha! Three, four, Cha-cha-cha! Soon Marjorie was tapping and twirling so much that she didn’t notice the floor puffing, her scarf slipping, and her glasses sliding until—oh no!
“Wait!” Arthur shouted. “Don’t go!”
“I’m sorry,” Marjorie sniffed. “I just wanted to make new friends.”
“You did,” said Arthur. “But I’m just a kid.” They both sat down.
“Can I tell you a secret? On the outside we may look old, but on the inside we still feel like kids, just like you!” Everyone agreed.
“I hope you share that new knitting pattern,” said Patrick. “I’d love to hear more about your roses,” said Betty. Jill chimed in, “Can you help us learn some new moves?”
“Please stay!” they all said. Marjorie smiled. “I’d love to!” Something told her Granny was smiling too. And so Marjorie became the youngest member of the senior citizen friends group until Frank turned up.
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And that was “Old Friends.” That was such a sweet story, don’t you think? If you’d like to own a copy of this book, the links are in the description below. Thank you so much for stopping by! If you haven’t subscribed, please do so as we have many more fun stories like this in our lineup. Give us a like if you enjoyed it, and we’ll see you again back here soon. You take care! Bye-bye!
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Now, let’s move on to our next story: “A Beautiful Girl Like You” by Nikki Rogers.
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Let’s get started!
**A Beautiful Girl Like You**
A beautiful girl has skin that is fair. Whatever she’s blessed with, she wants to share. A giver of gifts who keeps others in mind, she likes to do things that are thoughtful and kind.
A beautiful girl has lovely brown skin. Her eyes always look for the beauty within. She wants to see others soar like the birds, so she uplifts them with her encouraging words.
A beautiful girl has skin like desert sands, and wherever she goes, carries love in her hands. She uses her hands to hold and to heal; a gentle embrace shows she knows how you feel.
A beautiful girl has freckles on her face and carries herself with gentleness and grace. She’s softly spoken and brings great peace; even her presence puts others at ease.
A beautiful girl has hair black as night; she’s thoughtful and clever, always doing things right. Good at solving problems and thinking things through, she likes to help work out the best thing to do.
A beautiful girl has gold hair like the sun; wherever she goes, she brings laughter and fun. She’s confident, both bouncy and loud; she loves to bring joy into every crowd.
A beautiful girl is gracious and tall; you know she will catch you if ever you fall. She’s honest, trustworthy, and a faithful friend; she’ll walk right beside you till the very end.
A beautiful girl is small and petite; she wants to share love with whomever she meets. She celebrates life through music and art and touches the world by sharing her heart.
A beautiful girl has hair that’s bright red and welcomes the day as she jumps out of bed. Her heart of compassion helps those in need, reaching out to others by doing good deeds.
A beautiful girl has a smile that brings hope and strength and endures when it’s hard to cope. She appreciates life, makes the most of each day; she doesn’t give up when hard times come her way.
A beautiful girl has a cool curly mop; when she has a passion, she’s hard to stop. She’ll seek after justice, stand up for the weak; she’s strong and courageous, the truth she will speak.
A beautiful girl is any girl at all; not only external, it’s every girl’s call. If you are a girl, you are beautiful too. Bring beauty to the world by just being you.
No price can be put on how much you are worth; more precious than rubies, and have been from birth. You were made to love and be loved beyond measure; every girl is beautiful, a valuable treasure.
And that was “A Beautiful Girl Like You.” Are you a beautiful girl? I’m pretty sure you are! If you’d like to own a copy of this book, the links to purchase it are in the description below. If you haven’t, do subscribe for more stories like this. Give us a like or leave us a comment; we always love to hear from you.
You take care now, and we’ll see you back here soon. Bye-bye!
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