Sartori's Stories

There are many stories about dragons. There have been dragons in movies and on TV. Have you ever wondered what a dragon's favorite food is? On this episode, Frank Sartori helps you to find out what a dragon's favorite food is and why it is so.This episode's story: Dragons Love TacosWritten By Adam RubinHost and Creator: Frank SartoriExecutive Producer, Music Composer, and Editor: Matt BingelFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94X: @frank_sartoriTikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet TroupeIf you have a copy of this episode's story, follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

Christmas is a time where it is the time for gifts, giving, generosity and kindness. This week's story is a short story about two people who give up their most prized possession to get the other a Christmas present. This classic tale has been adapted into popular culture and has been a staple in holiday literature.This Episode's Story: The Gift of the Magi by O. HenryHosted and Created by Frank SartoriExecutive Produced, Music Composed and Edited by Matt BingelFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94TikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

Sleepovers can be very exciting. You get to sleep at someone else's house, and while there, you have fun things to do. Sometimes you have trouble deciding which house to sleep at: yours or your friend's! On this episode of Sartori's Stories, Frank reads you a story about a frog named Froggy who can't make up his mind about whether he wants to sleep at home or at his friend Max's.This episode's story:"Froggy's Sleepover"Written By JONATHAN LONDONIllustrated By FRANK REMKIEWICZFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94X: @frank_sartoriTikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000YouTube: The Bingel Puppet TroupeIf you have a copy of this episode's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

The primary colors that we know are red, yellow, and blue. When blue and yellow are combined, they make green. On this episode, Frank Sartori reads to you a classic from the famous children's author Leo Lionni about a little blue and a little yellow.This episode's story:"Little Blue & Little Yellow"Written & Illustrated By LEO LIONNIFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94X: @frank_sartoriTikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000YouTube: The Bingel Puppet TroupeIf you have a copy of this week's story, follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

Before every episode, you hear the intro to this podcast, which mentions stories that will captivate your imagination and inspire your heart. This week's story is sure to do that. In 1940, a revolutionary film from Disney called Fantasia came out. In this film was a segment that starred Mickey Mouse and has been a classic memory for many. Listen in as Frank Sartori tells you a magical tale that gets Mickey into a bit of trouble.This episode's Book:"The Sorcerer's Apprentice"Adapted By DON FERGUSONIllustrated By PETER EMSLIEFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94X: @frank_sartoriTikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000YouTube: The Bingel Puppet TroupeIf you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

Bob Ross was a famous television painter and artist who taught many people how to paint. Many people have been inspired by his art and have created paintings using the same technique that he taught. This week Frank tells you Bob's story and maybe you will be inspired by him too.This Episode's StoryThis Is Your World: The Story of Bob RossWritten By: Sophia GohlzIllustrated By Robin BoydenFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94X: @frank_sartoriTikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000YouTube: The Bingel Puppet TroupeIf you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

There's a classic Sesame Street song that's titled "The People in Your Neighborhood". On this episode, guest reader Matt Bingel shares a Sesame Street story all about people with wonderful jobs like veterinarians, teachers, engineers, and more as he reads "What Do You Do?: Jobs In Your Neighborhood". If you have a copy of this episode's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!Host and Creator: Frank SartoriExecutive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt BingelFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94X: @frank_sartoriTikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000

Recycling is very important for our environment. Some of the things we recycle include empty milk cartons, plastic bottles and newspapers. Whether you are a person or a grouch, recycling is good for everyone. This week Frank Sartori reads a story about our friends from Sesame Street and what they do with the things they are about to throw away.This Episode's Story: From Trash To TreasureWritten By: Liza AlexanderIllustrated By: Tom EwersHost and Creator: Frank SartoriExecutive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt BingelFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94X: @frank_sartoriTikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

If you remember the very first episode of Sartori's Stories, you might recall that you heard a retelling of The Three Little Pigs. This week Frank Sartori reads you another retelling of a classic fairy tale that will surely make you laugh!Book read: "Goldilocks And The Three Dinosaurs" as retold by Mo WillemsHost and Creator: Frank SartoriExecutive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt BingelFollow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank SartoriInstagram: fsartori94X: @frank_sartoriTikTok: franksar94Follow Matt Bingel:Facebook: Matt BingelInstagram: dabbinbingelTikTok: bingel2000If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

It's December and that means it's almost time for the holidays. It's also time to make and eat gingerbread. You may have heard the story about The Gingerbread Man, but you probably never heard of Gingerbread Baby. This week Frank reads you this classic story by famous children's author Jan Brett. Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

Sometimes things get broken by a complete accident. When something gets broken, sometimes we are afraid to tell someone we broke something that belongs to them. This week, Frank reads you a story about Bert who breaks a teapot that belongs to his friend David. What do you think will happen? Listen to this story to find out. If you have a copy of this episode's story, follow along. As always, happy reading! Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori TikTok: franksar94 Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe

Can giraffes dance? Most people would say that they can't. Some would say that animals don't dance at all. This week, listen in as Frank tells you a story about a giraffe named Gerald who found out that he can really dance once he finds the right kind of music. This Episode's Story: Giraffes Can't Dance Written By: Giles Andreae Illustrated By: Guy Parker-Reese Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

We all know the classic story of Horton Hears A Who!. Did you know that there is a Halloween sequel to this timeless tale? Horton hears someone or something yelling "Boo!" but his friends are too scared to find out what is making that sound. What could be making that boo sound? Find out as Frank Sartori reads this frightfully fun story. Horton Hears A Boo Written By: Wade Bradford Illustrated By: Tom Brannon Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

In 1818, Mary Shelley wrote one of the most popular science-fiction novels, as well as one of the first horror stories. Victor Frankenstein thinks he can bring the dead back to life, but like most things in life, if you mess with things you aren't supposed to, there are consequences for those actions. This week join Frank Sartori as he reads a chapter from a true classic that has been adapted multiple times into pop culture. This episode's story: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: The Bingel Puppet Troupe and BingelProductions If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and read along with us. As always, happy reading!

While you are heading home from school, have you ever imagined all the things that you see? Did you ever imagine elephants, horses and policemen parading down your street? This week, Frank reads you a Dr. Seuss classic about a boy who imagines many strange and wonderful things while on his way home from school. "And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street" Written & Illustrated By: Dr. Seuss Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori:Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

In this exciting episode of Sartori's Stories, we welcome back fan-favorite guest reader, Matt Bingel! Known for his engaging storytelling, Matt returns to take us on a whimsical journey through the beloved 1984 Fraggle Rock book, Traveling Matt's Adventures in Outer Space. As Matt brings the adventures of Uncle Traveling Matt to life, listeners will be transported to the mysterious “outer space” as seen through the eyes of the curious Fraggle. Whether you're a lifelong Fraggle Rock fan or new to the magic, this episode is sure to spark joy and wonder for all ages. Tune in for a delightful blend of nostalgia and storytelling fun! Traveling Matt's Adventures In Outer Space Written By Michaela Muntean Pictures By Lisa McCue Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

The Arabian Nights is a collection of tales that involved action, adventure and mystery. Told many years ago, one of the famous characters from those stories was Sinbad the Sailor. This week Frank reads you one of those captivating tales, as told by some blue, furry and fuzzy monsters. Scheherryzade and the Arabian Nights Story By: Constance Allen Pictures By: Tom Brannon Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!

It's almost back to school time. A lot of kids are getting ready to go to school, while some little kids are staying at home instead. Herry Monster's little sister Flossie wants to go to school too, but she is too little. This week, Frank reads you a story about what Herry does at school and what Flossie does while she is at home. This Episode's Story: "I Want To Go To School Too" Written By: Liza Alexander Illustrated By: Joe Ewers Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 TikTok: franksar94 X: @frank_sartori Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and read along with us. As always, happy reading!

Everyone has something or someone that helps them to feel safe and secure. As we grow up, we sometimes have to give up those things. Sometimes we put them somewhere else, and we find them years later to remember the times. This episode, Frank reads you a story from the world-famous Peanuts series in which Linus may have to give up his security blanket forever. Book Read on this episode: "Happiness Is A Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown" Based on the TV Special Written By: Stephan Pastis, Craig Schulz Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this week's story, go get it and follow along. As always, happy reading!

Barney the Dinosaur once sang, "Friends are special. So important they make the world go 'round." Friends are very important. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. This episode Frank reads you two tales about a frog and a toad who are the very best of friends. This Episode's Story: Frog And Toad Are Friends Written & Illustrated By: Arnold Lobel Published By HarperCollins © 1970 (Copyright Renewed 1998) Host and Creator: Frank Sartori Executive Producer, Music Composer and Editor: Matt Bingel Follow Frank Sartori: Facebook: Frank Sartori Instagram: fsartori94 X: @frank_sartori TikTok: franksar94 Follow Matt Bingel: Facebook: Matt Bingel Instagram: dabbinbingel TikTok: bingel2000 YouTube: BingelProductions and The Bingel Puppet Troupe If you have a copy of this episode's story, go get it and follow along with us. As always, happy reading!