Podcast
Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime
Cuddle Up is a Catholic story time podcast for children and families. Get cozy and follow along as your favorite children's authors read their own stories, out loud, in full. Fill your heart with joyful imagination and your soul with heavenly tales!
- Stories for Kids chart
- #127
- Episodes
- 42
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 28 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
42 episodes, newest first
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38 min
Night Prayer for Children with Bo Bonner
Episode 38
Show notes
Cuddle up with this episode before bed! Author and radio host Bo Bonner (he has the perfect read-aloud voice!) adapts the timeless psalms of Night Prayer for the littlest of children. A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children is read with permission from publisher TAN Books.
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33 min
The Night the Saints Saved Halloween with Gracie and Josie Jagla
Episode 37
Show notes
My newest book is here! Join me and my daughter Josie in a read aloud about what happens when the saints come down to earth to trick-or treat with children one Hallow's Eve night.
Buy it here!
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34 min
St. Michael the Archangel Through The Ages with Fr. Peregrine and Fr. Frederick
Episode 36
Show notes
Guardian of Israel-Defender of the Church-Prince of the Heavenly Hosts-- It's St. Michael! Journey through the ages with St. Michael, from the Old Testament, his miraculous appearances to saints and beyond! Norbertine priests of St. Michael's Abbey, Fr. Frederick and Fr. Peregrine, join to discuss their author-illustrator partnership on this beautiful book.
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Listen to Fr. Peregrine read The Snail and the King on Cuddle Up here
St. Michael's Abbey Youtube Channel Music
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24 min
There is No Saint Named Kelly with Kelly Luong
Episode 35
Show notes
Back from summer break! Young Kelly has a problem. She doesn't have a saint name! Should she rename herself? How can she be holy? Find out in this adorable story, with author-illustrator Kelly Luong.
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Published by Pauline Books and Media
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35 min
"The Monks" series with Sylvia Dorham
Episode 34
Show notes
Join a quirky group of monks as they battle hunger, storms, and cranky friars in these three adorable short stories: The Monks Daily Bread, The Monks Stormy Night, and The Monks Make Amends. Plus, listen to a fascinating interview with author Sylvia, who is the wife of a Byzantine Catholic priest, an incredible witness on iconography, and so much more!
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31 min
The Holy Spirit and the Greatest Adventure by Gracie Jagla with Ted Schlenderfritz
Episode 33
Show notes
The Apostles were gathered in prayer and then... BOOM! Just in time for Pentecost, enjoy this dynamic retelling of the Holy Spirit and His work throughout history. There are saints, there's wind, there's fire! Author Gracie and illustrator Ted share stories of the book's creation.
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Listen to Ted's episode The Narrow Gate
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32 min
Jack Giorgio: Future Priest with Katie Warner
Episode 32
Show notes
Jack wants to be a superhero! What happens when he finds a hero… in his very own church? Our great friend Katie Warner, always a joy, joins for this sweet vocational read aloud.
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27 min
Before I Was Me with Frank Fraser
Episode 31
Show notes
Come along with us on an adventure! On this whimsical journey with God, become a farmer, a baker, an astronaut, and everything in between! Author-illustrator Frank Fraser reads his imaginative pro-life story.
Find Frank's books here
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26 min
FAN FAVORITE: The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland with Elise Daniel
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Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! When a sneaky little pick-pocketing leprechaun gets caught, his run-in with St. Patrick changes his life! Author Elise joins for this colorful and creative story.
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32 min
Joseph, Keeper of the King with Emily Stimpson Chapman
Episode 30
Show notes
A book on St. Joseph that truly does him honor! Prolific and beloved author Emily Stimpson Chapman talks St. Joseph, family life, and working with theologian Scott Hahn.
Book releases March 19th! Preorder it here
Emily's Word on Fire Children's Bible
Emily's Website
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21 min
Louie’s Lent with Claudia Cangilla McAdam
Episode 29
Show notes
The queen of seasonal stories is back with the perfect Lent read! Louie’s whole class is giving something up. But he can’t think of anything! Claudia McAdam reads her Lenten story in perfect timing for Ash Wednesday.
Visit Claudia’s website for books, trailers and freebies.
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20 min
Which Saint Am I Thinking Of with Josie and Sophia Jagla
Episode 28
Show notes
Welcome to Season 2! Want to play a guessing game? Play along with this interactive children's book written by my own little daughter!
Send me/Josie an email to: cuddleuppodcast@gmail.com
Buy Katie Warner's son's book on Amazon
Listen to Katie Warner's Salvation History Story Time episode
Listen to Fabiola Garza's Princesses of Heaven episode
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46 min
The Too Tall Swiss Guard (A Christmas Story) with Swiss Guard Andreas Widmer and Michelle Widmer Schultz
Episode 27
Show notes
Our first ever Swiss Guard on the podcast! Andreas and his wonderful wife (and author) Michelle join to share never-before-heard stories of St. John Paul II and more in this charming Christmas story.
Buy The Too Tall Swiss Guard here
Follow Michelle on Instagram here
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25 min
Christmas In Heaven with Anthony Destefano
Episode 26
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29 min
If the Pope Had a Puppy and If a Saint Had a Song by Gracie Jagla (feat. Katie Warner)
Episode 25
Show notes
Welcome to the Catholic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!" Chase the Pope and his puppy through this fun "tour of Rome" and then hop along with the saints in a sort of "tour through Heaven!" Pope Leo received his copy of If the Pope had a Puppy at last week's Wednesday audience and gave it a huge thumbs up. Now you get to read it, too! Our lovely friend Katie Warner guest-hosts.
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Download Katie's free Saint Bucket List
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25 min
You Were Born to Be a Saint with Kortnee Senn
Season 1, Episode 24
Show notes
Our All Saint’s Day episode is here! Find new favorites from among the many saints mentioned and hear author/illustrator Kortnee’s “rapid fire” answers to some saintly questions!
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28 min
OSV Kids Discover: The Pope with Colleen Pressprich
Episode 23
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Which pope piloted a helicopter? How did elephants get into the Vatican Gardens? And why the Swiss to guard the Pope? You'll find out in this treasure trove of fun facts about the papacy! Author Colleen Pressprich joins to read and share her new exciting series.
Buy OSV Discover: The Pope here
Find Colleen's free activities and resources here
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26 min
RE-RELEASE: Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times with Meghan Bausch
Show notes
Happy canonization, Sts. Pier Giorgio and Carlo! In honor of our new modern-day saints, come along on this read-aloud about recent saints. Hearing John Paul II’s voice never gets old!
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27 min
Salvation History Story Time: Move and Play with Scripture with Katie Warner
Episode 22
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Are we in a garden or reading a book? Jump into the Bible like never before with this interactive read aloud by our good friend, Katie Warner!
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31 min
Our Lady's Wardrobe with Anthony DeStefano
Episode 21
Show notes
Back from summer break! Dive into Marian apparitions with award-winning author Anthony Destefano and his best-selling story on Our Lady.
Buy Our Lady's Wardrobe here
Buy Travel Guide to Heaven here
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