• The Story Stables

  • By: WUNC
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The Story Stables

By: WUNC
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  • Meet Man-Man! He’s a horse who loves to read. Man-Man and his best friend Caitlin invite kids like you into The Story Stables to share a book with them, and learn a little bit about life on the farm for horses and people.

    About The Show

    The Story Stables is a podcast created for early readers by North Carolina Public Radio. The show celebrates words and stories, bringing books to life with the help of sounds, music and the voices of children who read to Man-Man the miniature horse.

    About Man-Man

    Man-Man is a miniature horse who can’t resist a good story. Every day he finds a friend to read a book with him, and teaches them a little bit about what it’s like to live on a farm. In addition to books, Man-Man loves carrots and horsing around with his bestie Caitlin. He does not love when people confuse him for a pony.

    About Caitlin

    Caitlin Gooch is the human host of The Story Stables. Caitlin is a cowgirl, mother, writer and the founder of Saddle Up And Read, a nonprofit program committed to encouraging youth literacy based in Wendell, NC. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from East Carolina University, where she was able to put academic context to the social cycle of systemic racial inequality. While working with youth in her community, Caitlin was exposed to the educational disparities plaguing communities of color and decided to take action, starting with the literacy gap. Leading with equestrian culture, her first passion, Caitlin uses her horses to incentivize reading, making it more fun!

    Production Credits

    Caitlin Gooch, host
     Lindsay Foster Thomas, executive producer
     Stacia Brown, producer
     Charlie Shelton-Ormond, producer
     Jenni Lawson, technical engineer
     Sean Roux, recording engineer
     Rissi Palmer, theme music composer
     Charnel Hunter, logo artist

    Thanks to G Yamazawa, Nnenna Freelon, The Gooch Family, our community of kid readers and all of the incredible authors who allow us to share their work with young readers and listeners.

    Interested in having your child or book be a part of The Story Stables? Email podcasts@wunc.org.
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Episodes
  • Introducing: The Story Stables

    Introducing: The Story Stables
    Jun 1 2022

    Meet Man Man! He’s a horse who loves to read. Man Man and his best friend Caitlin invite kids like you into The Story Stables to share a book with them, and learn a little bit about life on the farm for horses and people.

    About The Show

    The Story Stables is a podcast created for early readers by North Carolina Public Radio. The show celebrates words and stories, bringing books to life with the help of sounds, music and the voices of children who read to Man Man the miniature horse. Episodes available starting June 3, 2022. There are photos, a music video and more about the podcast at www.storystables.com.
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    2 mins
  • Why couldn’t the pony sing the song?

    Why couldn’t the pony sing the song?
    Jun 3 2022

    There are two things Man Man the miniature horse needs every day: fresh water and a good story. Caitlin cleans a bucket for drinking and our friend Faith reads from the book “More Than A Princess.”

    Want to read along with the book featured in this episode? “More Than A Princess” by Delanda Coleman and Terrence Coleman, illustrated by Beatriz Mello is available here.

    We also encourage you to check your local, independent bookstore or library to see if this book is a part of their collection.

    Visit storystables.com for more information about this podcast.
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    10 mins
  • What kind of bread do horses eat?

    What kind of bread do horses eat?
    Jun 3 2022

    Man Man’s mane is kept tangle-free thanks to a farm-approved maintenance routine. Caitlin demonstrates horse hair care and our friend Story (yes, that’s her real name!) reads from the book “Grandma’s Purse.”

    Want to read along with the book featured in this episode? “Grandma’s Purse” written and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton is available here.

    We also encourage you to check your local, independent bookstore or library to see if this book is a part of their collection.

    Visit storystables.com for more information about this podcast.
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    7 mins

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