What If World - Stories for Kids

Abacus gets fired and learns about mindful eating from Hungry Bungry. He goes on an adventure to the moon, contemplates his hunger, and helps someone in need.

Imagine adventuring with Fred the Dog without ever getting out of bed! Mr. Eric and Whendiana Joan will come along for the ride on a bicycle made for two (sometimes three). Lessons include: The world can be unfair, but we can still choose to be fair to each other; changing your past would change who you are and could alter many other lives!Thank you to our sponsor Kids’ Chemical Solutions and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at www.kidschemicalsolutions.comJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:What If World (or Mr. Eric)P.O. Box 4905Panorama City, CA 91412Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Petey the Pirate, Randall Radbot, and Cthunkle help Miss Lynn and Mr. Eric gets stumped over and over, thanks to your great questions.Part trivia podcast, part interview show, Stump Mr. Eric lets you ask us all kinds of questions. Tell us some trivia you know, or ask a question for Mr. Eric, Miss Lynn, or a What If World character of your choice. We try something new every month, so give us a challenge for one of our segments. Speaking in rhymes or questions? Improv games? Riddles? You name it, and (with any luck) we'll try it!We need your questions! With your grownup's permission, supporters can send Stumper questions and ideas to whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com. Use the word "Stump" or "Stumper" in the subject line, please. Make sure to share the answers, too, so we can all learn together. And as always, let's keep it kind!Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:What If World (or Mr. Eric)P.O. Box 4905Panorama City, CA 91412Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

The Observatorium gets a new student, Parsha Parchment-Paper, from the esteemed school of Wentbridge! She’s unhappy with her new, underfunded school and lets Abacus know it. Will the wizard’s paper airplane lesson win her over, or will it nearly destroy the school… again…Lessons include: you can only make new friends if you give them a chance, and where you’re from doesn’t make you better or worse than anyone else.This episode first aired on May 5th, 2018.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:What If World (or Mr. Eric)P.O. Box 4905Panorama City, CA 91412Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Q-Rex is too nervous to admit that he doesn’t know how to swim, but maybe he can rhyme around it! This episode is part of the Kids Listen Summer Sampler 2023. Stay tuned to hear great mini-episodes from What If World and nine other great podcasts for kids.Lessons include: There are no shortcuts to learning a new skill; practice can be fun even when you fail.Thank you to our sponsor, Kids’ Chemical Solutions, and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at www.kidschemicalsolutions.comLearn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org/Girl Tales: http://www.girltalespodcast.comBook Club for Kids: http://www.bookclubforkids.orgLike You: http://www.likeyoupodcast.comPower Dog Adventures: https://www.powerdogadventures.com/Unspookable: http://www.soundsingtonmedia.comStoopkid Stories: https://stoopkidstories.com/Peace Out: http://www.peaceoutpodcast.comDorktales Storytime Podcast: http://dorktalesstorytime.comFina Mendoza Mysteries: http://finamendozamysteries.comKids Listen audio transitions by Dan Saks of http://www.noodleloafshow.comKL Summer Sampler 2023 produced by Lynn Hickernell of http://goodwordspodcast.comJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

In this courage meditation, Zizi rides the Dream Engine, passing by her anxieties about grades, embarrassment, and the environment, then letting them go on her way to sleep.Lessons include: Self-care makes it easier and more rewarding to care for others; other people’s judgment cannot change our inherent worth; our mistakes help us grow when we acknowledge them.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Lullaby version of the What If World theme by Gustavo Vieira.

Abacus’s new snake friend teaches him how to be more decisive. But can Abacus teach the snake the power of doubt?Lessons: Finding joy can take a lot of trial and error; practice being decisive when the stakes are low; it's healthy to examine and share your doubts, especially before a big decisionJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell. 

When a stray spell from a frustrated fairy flings Alabaster into the real world, he’ll have to finally take responsibility for his own actions! Will he learn to take his job seriously, or will he be stuck at Mr. Eric’s house forever?Lessons include: thinking you’re good at something isn’t enough, you have to keep working hard in order to improve; when your goofy antics bother your friends, it’s time to give them a restThis episode originally aired June 18th, 2018.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell. 

JFKat wants to take a Yoga class but ends up in a dance class taught by Fred the Dog. Can he overcome his embarrassment and learn to love dancing?Lessons include: As a wise woman named Amy Poehler once said, “If you can dance and be free and not embarrassed, you can rule the world.”; Embarrassment fades quickly when we learn to embrace our individuality and mistakes.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell. 

When super fans Mamma Jamma and Glockenspiel meet Miss Lynn, their favorite musical artist, work slows to a halt at the Bakeroofactory. And strange things happen each time they play her songs…Lessons include: Helping others sometimes means letting them go their own way; what seems commonplace to you may seem extraordinary to others, and vice versa! Miss Lynn has three live concerts coming up:Miss Lynn on WDVX Kidstuff, Listen on their website at https://wdvx.com/listen/Miss Lynn at the Children's Festival of Reading, Sat, May 20 (Exact times TBA)World's Fair Park, World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916Knoxville Public Library's Children's Festival of Reading! Miss Lynn will be in the music tent. Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell. The Miss Lynn illustration is by John Haney.