That’s A Wrap! | Spooky Halloween Stories for Kids

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Jonathan and Redge adventure into The Tomes, the vast desert of Once Upon a Time, when they stumble into a mysterious tomb—and find themselves on a ghoulish (and very goofy) game show. The two must solve haunting riddles, guess what’s missing in an ancient witch’s potion, and test their courage in the chilling, thrilling Malevolent Maze of the Mummy! Can they work together to tackle all the terrifying twists and turns or will they be lost in The Tomes desert forever?

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PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS:  In this Halloween episode "That's A Wrap!," young listeners learn valuable lessons in problem-solving, teamwork, and emotional resilience as Jonathan and Redge navigate a spooky maze and solve the mummy's riddles. The episode encourages self-awareness, teaching kids to recognize and manage their emotions, especially when faced with fear or uncertainty. Through teamwork and responsible decision-making, Jonathan and Redge demonstrate how collaboration and staying calm under pressure can help overcome challenges, making this episode a fun and meaningful way to reinforce social-emotional skills.

MORE DORKTALES HALLOWEEN EPISODES 

• Goop Hog from Lumen Lagoon: https://jonincharacter.com/goop-hog-halloween-tale/ 
• Hogenstein: https://jonincharacter.com/hogenstein-a-halloween-tale/ 
• Sleepy Hallow’s Eve: https://jonincharacter.com/sleepy-hallows-eve/  

CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written and produced by Molly Murphy, and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.

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