These are some stories that I’ve written and recorded over the years…

The Bat and The Weasels

May 1, 2012

The Bat and The Weasels from “Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions: The Bed Time Story Book Volume Two” This piece is based on an Aesop’s fable. Aesop’s Fables are some of the oldest recorded stories. African in origin, they are universal in appeal. They’re also very very short and incredibly moralistic, so I’ve taken the [...]

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The Last Temptation of Rabbi Kibbitz

April 4, 2012

“The Last Temptation of Rabbi Kibbitz” is a story from the book Matzah Mishugas. The story was recorded live at the Oak Lawn School on April 4, 2012. Now, because you enjoyed the story, please buy the book! For the Kindle For the iPad/iPod For the Nook Softcover from Amazon

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The Little Wolf Cub

March 6, 2012

Dear Reader, I hope you are well and cozy. It’s been an amazing month. Warm weather and then some snow (here in New England) on February 29th. I’ve been busy working on a variety of new projects — including books, ebooks, getting married and scuba certified! I’m sure I’ll have an underwater tale in the [...]

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Video – How Paul Bunyan Met Babe the Blue Ox

February 14, 2012

Recorded at the Martin Luther King Elementary School, Providence, RI before a Fourth Grade Audience. This is my version of the classic story. I’ve always wondered whether the old timer’s evaluation of Paul’s intellect might be a little “socially incorrect” these days.

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Why The Bride & Groom Are Put on Top of The Wedding Cake

February 2, 2012

February is the month of love, largely because of Valentine’s Day, but also I think because cold weather means that we need something human to keep ourselves warm. This month’s story is set in Chelm, the village of fools. I’ve written a lot of stories about Chelm, but this is one of my favorites. It [...]

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Peace of Mind – the Two Monks and the Gross Slimy Monster

January 6, 2012

It’s cold. Days are short. Time to tell stories that warm the heart*. It’s no surprise that stories for peace are popular in January. The creation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday has given us a well-deserved break in the middle of the month, but it’s more than that. We want to come [...]

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Video: Og – First Scientist (grades K-2)

January 5, 2012

Og – First Scientist by Mark Binder – for First Grade Who was the very first scientist? A caveman named Og. This story was presented before a group of first-graders, and was funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education.

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Listen to “The Tale of Bad Breath Bill” (audio mp3)

January 5, 2012

The Tale of Bad Breath Bill – MP3 Version — Click to listen a story for middle and elementary school based on a trip to Wyoming. From Tall Tales, Whoppers and Lies, and as somtimes heard in the programs “Tales from the Outdoors”, “Americana” and “Tall Tales” Also appears in “It Ate My Sister”

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Ellen vs. the Snakes (4th grade and up)

January 5, 2012

a six part serialization commissioned by the Seekonk Public Library. Listen to the Audio and read the text. From the book “It Ate My Sister (and other family tales)“ (Audience — Grades 3 and up — for people who enjoy fun stories and have a good sense of humor)

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Chiri Bim – A live video

October 5, 2011

Chiri Bim - from my new book, “Stories for Peace” This was recorded on an iphone at the Peace Flag Project’s Voices for Peace Concert at the Roots Cafe in Providence, RI Based on an Eastern European nigun, “Chiri Bim” tells the story of the humorous reconciliation between two feuding families.  

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