Episodes

  • Kiddo Learns Resilience

    Kiddo Learns Resilience
    Jul 23 2024
    It’s challah-baking time, but when Kiddo tries to braid the dough, it keeps ending up in a big tangled blob. Mimi knows the power of a good story, so she reads the book An Egg for Shabbat. It’s about a young boy trying to go fetch an egg for his mother. He keeps accidentally breaking egg after egg in different ways, but eventually shows us all that these aren’t failures, just learning steps on the way to success. The book An Egg for Shabbat was written by Mirik Snir, illustrated by Eleyor Snir, and is used with permission from Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. Episode Cast and Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writer: Emma Carlson Berne Story Editor: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy Blythe Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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    8 mins
  • Playlist: What Makes a Good Friend?

    Playlist: What Makes a Good Friend?
    Jul 9 2024

    No one is born with the knowledge of how to be a kind person. That's something we all learn as we grow. Follow along this week in a playlist of stories as Kiddo, with some help from Mimi, learns valuable lessons about being a good friend and neighbor.
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    42 mins
  • Kiddo Learns to Be Happy With What He Has

    Kiddo Learns to Be Happy With What He Has
    Jun 25 2024
    Kiddo needs more space to race!! He really REALLY wants a huge playroom so he can build a giant racetrack for his toy cars. He’ll never be satisfied trying to fit a track on Mimi’s kitchen table. Mimi recounts a Jewish folk tale about a man who really REALLY wishes he had as big a home as his neighbor. A rabbi gives advice that seems totally unhelpful at first, but surprisingly helps the man move to a happier space – without even changing his location. Hopefully Kiddo can shift into that same gear and be on track with appreciating what’s already here. Episode Cast and Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writer and Story Editor: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy Blythe Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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    10 mins
  • Kiddo Gets Curious

    Kiddo Gets Curious
    Jun 11 2024
    This episode features the book, The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti, written by Leslie Kimmelman and illustrated by Sharon Davey. It is used with permission from Behrman House, Inc. Kiddo is pretending to be a grownup, doing what he thinks adults do at work. Inspired by Mimi’s reading of The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti, Kiddo learns that curiosity is an important Jewish value. Episode Cast and Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writer: Emma Carlson Berne Story Editor: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy Blythe Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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    8 mins
  • Kiddo Learns About Gossip

    Kiddo Learns About Gossip
    May 28 2024
    Kiddo tells Mimi of a rumor that the creepy old house in their neighborhood is occupied by a wizard who has his whole yard booby-trapped! Mimi decides to dispel the myth by bringing Kiddo to the house to meet its owner, her friend, Mr. Johansen. The man is very kind and very much not a wizard. In fact, the only magic comes from Mimi, who transports us all with a new spin on a traditional Jewish folktale about the dangers of lashon hara, Hebrew for evil language or gossip. Meeting Mimi's friend helps Kiddo learn not to judge people by their appearance. And the tale Mimi tells can remind us all of the difference between sharing some interesting info and spreading something that could be hurtful. To learn more, visit our website, www.pjlibrary.org/values. Episode Cast and Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writers and Story Editor: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy Blythe Mimi: Deirdre Wade Mr. Johansen: Ryan Abedi Jake Johansen: Ryan Abedi
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    10 mins
  • Kiddo (Finally) Brushes His Teeth

    Kiddo (Finally) Brushes His Teeth
    May 7 2024

    Kiddo balks at the idea of brushing his teeth, but Mimi cleverly explains that it's a mitzvah, -- commandment or good deed -- which is something he loves. In this episode, she reads, Hillel Takes a Bath, written by Vicki L. Weber and illustrated by John Joven, and used with permission from Behrman House.

    Episode Cast and Credits:

    Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.

    Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

    Writers and Story Editor: Alli Thresher

    Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

    Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade

    Cast:

    Kiddo: Percy Blythe

    Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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    9 mins
  • Kiddo Helps His Friends

    Kiddo Helps His Friends
    Feb 13 2024
    Earlier today, some friends wouldn’t stop arguing on a bumpy bus ride, and Kiddo is feeling so frustrated about it that his tummy hurts. At Mimi's, Kiddo calms down enough to talk about it, and of course Mimi has the perfect story to share, Aaron the Peacemaker. Mimi always finds a way to give Kiddo the tools to get through rough times. Episode Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writer and Story Editor: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy Blythe Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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    9 mins
  • Playlist: World Read Aloud Day

    Playlist: World Read Aloud Day
    Feb 7 2024
    Happy World Read Aloud Day from all of us here at PJ Library and Afternoons With Mimi. We hope you'll enjoy this lovely, nice and long playlist of Mimi reading your favorite PJ Library storybooks. The Candlewick Written by Jennifer Rosner Illustrated by Kristina Swarner Published by PJ Publishing The Chocolate King Written by Michael Leventhal Illustrated by Laura Catalaan Published by Green Bean Books Benjy's Blanket Written by Miguel Gouveia Illustrated by Raquel Catalina Published by Green Bean Books Yitzi, the Trusty Tractor Written by Naomi Shulman Illustrated by Shelly Couvillion Published by PJ Publishing Until the Blueberries Grow Written by Jennifer Wolf Kam Illustrated by Sally Walker Published by PJ Publishing Saturdays Are Special Written by Chris Barash Illustrated by Abigail Marble Published by PJ Publishing The Mouse Who Danced the Hora Written by Pamela Mayer Illustrated by Christine Davenier Published by PJ Publishing Episode Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher. Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writer: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Narrator: Alli Thresher Mimi: Deirdre Wade
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    36 mins