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Snuggle up with the world‘s greatest storyteller, Mimi! Once a month join Kiddo and his grandmother Mimi for stories, adventures, and delicious snacks.
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- Dec 9, 202512 min
Kiddo Finds Inspiration
Kiddo is frustrated with his reading assignment--it's so tough and he just wants to quit. Mimi has encouraging words and a very special story to turn things around. Today's episode features the book Live Your Dream: The Story of a Jewish Basketball All-Star written by Tamir Goodman, illustrated by Jim Madsen, and published by PJ Publishing. Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, 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
- Nov 18, 20257 min
Kiddo's Special Friday
Kiddo is out shopping with Mimi when a flyer catches his eye: a movie night! Mimi gently reminds Kiddo that they already have plans. Everyone is getting together for a special family Shabbat. This episode offers wonderful guidance for talking to kids of all ages about keeping commitments while also sharing some beautiful reminders about how special Shabbat is. Featuring: Fridays are Special, written by Chris Barash, illustrated by Melissa Iwai, and published by PJ Publishing. Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Writer: Emma Carlson Berne 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
- Nov 3, 20256 min
Kiddo Tries to Stay Up Late
Kiddo and Zee are staying over at Mimi's but they do NOT want to go to bed. What's a Mimi to do? Maybe the delightful story, Just One More Thing...and Then Bedtime, written and illustrated by Menachem Halberstadt and published by Green Bean Books, can help Kiddo settle down. Looking for more resources to help your kids settle into bedtime? Check out PJ Library's book page for Just One More Thing...And Then Bedtime. Just One More Thing... and Then Bedtime is used with permission from Green Bean Books. Find a read along video of the story on PJ Library's YouTube channel. Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Writer: Emma Carlson Berne 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
- Oct 21, 20256 min
Kiddo Practices Spanish, Yiddish, and Other World Languages
Kiddo is thrilled to be learning a new language - and he wonders, do the people in his family and community speak multiple languages? Mimi reminds Kiddo that, yes, the Jewish community is full of diversity and together they read a sweet story, ¿Dónde está Shmata? written by Tana Ross and illustrated by Elisa Kleven. You can even follow along with Mimi and Kiddo by looking at the video book on the PJ Library YouTube channel. Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Writer: Emma Carlson Berne 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
- Sep 18, 202519 min
Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings part 2 featuring Mimi and Kiddo
Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups on Feelings is a 7-part podcast series created by the Kids Listen community to help kids (and their grownups) explore the wide world of feelings. Each episode pairs two emotions that are often connected, offering original stories, clips, and reflections from across Kids Listen shows. We're thrilled that PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi is featured in part 2 of the first mashup about fear and bravery. Looking for hands-on ways to explore this theme? Download the Kids Listen Fear & Bravery Activity Guide created by Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore.
- Jul 8, 202512 min
Kiddo's Kindness to Animals
Today’s episode features the story, The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street, written by Ann Redisch Stampler, illustrated by Francesca Carabelli, and published by Kar-Ben. Read with permission from Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Writer: Emma Carlson Berne 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
- May 1, 202520 min
Playlist: National Storytelling Month
Did you know that May is Jewish American Heritage Month, National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Storytelling Month? Our team has put together a playlist featuring three original Mimi and Kiddo stories to share this special month. And if you're looking for fabulous books to keep your celebrations and learning going, head to our website, pjlibrary.org to find reading lists and more. Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher 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: Kiddo: Percy Blythe Mimi: Deirdre Wade
- Jan 28, 20259 min
Kiddo Learns about A Special Jewish Community (Featuring Ciara from The Mizrahi Story)
Today Kiddo is getting a special treat: a video call from Mimi's friend Ciara. Listen in as our special guest, Ciara, teaches Kiddo all about the history and traditions of the Baghdadi Jewish community of India. Want to learn more? Visit Ciara at The Mizrahi Story on Instagram for all sorts of wonderful interviews, archival video footage, and more. Episode Cast and Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Executive Producer: Alli Thresher Associate Producer: Elizabeth Korelitz Writers and Story Editor: Ciara Shalome and 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 Ciara: Ciara Shalome
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Snuggle up with the world‘s greatest storyteller, Mimi! Once a month join Kiddo and his grandmother Mimi for stories, adventures, and delicious snacks.
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