Magical Minivan T.A.L.E. | Fantasy Car Stories for Kids

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Jonathan and Redge are gearing up for their Thrilling and Astounding Lore Expedition (T.A.L.E.) tour, but first, Redge has a special surprise for Jonathan—a magical minivan equipped with everything they’ll need for their storytelling road trip adventures! Outfitted with drive mode, fly mode, teeny tiny shrink and deep sea dive modes—this van has every gizmo and gadget they’ll need to explore new places, meet magical creatures, and gather stories galore.

Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/magical-minivan-tale/   

Color while you listen: https://bit.ly/MagicalVanColorPage 

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PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This episode focuses on important lessons about preparation, flexibility, and teamwork. While Jonathan and Redge get ready for their T.A.L.E. tour, kids learn how being prepared and open to changes can make any journey more successful and enjoyable. The story emphasizes the value of appreciating the process, not just the goal, and encourages using creativity and imagination to approach challenges.

IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY about getting ready for a road trip in Once Upon A Time, you might like EP79: A Big City Adventure - Welcome to Litropia: https://jonincharacter.com/big-city-adventure/ 

CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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