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Checked out podcast and Yahoo podcast directories. I liked the looks of Book Voyages on Yahoo, but the newest posting was from Oct. 2006. I did subscribe to A Story for Bedtime by Kiddiecast (listed 533 episodes). I found it easier to just go to the site and register. I had some difficulty getting the podcast to play by simply clicking on "play". Instead I found it easier to download it off the site and play it through Windows Media Player. Also, gave me the opportunity to read up a bit more on Story for Bedtime. The podcasts are of real people reading children's stories and books. As a Children's Librarian and parent, I see many possibilities for the use of this. Children love being read to and this is an interesting way to have someone read to them. Listening to the storytelling will spark their imagination and creativity. They can also follow along with a book. Some of the stories being used were "I Want My Potty", "Smelly Bill", "Mess Monsters" and "Tiny Rannosaurus".

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