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Anne and Diana are kindred spirits-best friends who always understand each other. But when Anne starts school, her hot temper gets her into trouble. Gilbert Blythe may be the most popular boy in the class, but his teasing soon turns him into Anne's bitter enemy!

The minister and his wife are coming to tea, and Anne wants everything to be perfectly elegant. Disaster strikes when Anne drops the beautiful, borrowed serving platter. There's no way around it, Anne must find a new platter. But doing so leads her into even more trouble than before....

All too often, Anne's imagination distracts her from her work. Marilla knew it wouldn't be easy to bring up such a daydreamer—but she didn't expect that she'd have to deal with Anne's fiery temper too! Is this the last straw for Marilla, and for Anne's hope of a forever home?

Anne swears that she didn't lose Marilla's precious amethyst brooch-but where is it? Anne was the last one to see it, and Marilla is sure Anne must have taken it. Now the church picnic is drawing near and Anne is desperate to go. Can she clear her name or will the cloud of suspicion still linger?

When Mr. Harrison moves next door, he soon clashes with Anne. Mr. Harrison is furious that Anne's cow keeps breaking into his field and eating his oats. When Anne discovers her cow has escaped again, she makes an impulsive decision-one that gets her into even deeper trouble!

This podcast is created by young people ages 16 to 18. This program was created by Heidi Atter and Samantha Newman, held in partnership with the Labrador Friendship Center, LFC Shield Project, and funded by the Ulnooweg Foundation. Young Indigenous youth learn audio recording, storytelling, and technical skills while interviewing Elders, capturing their narratives and experiences to create meaningful audio pieces.

Jo and her sisters may have little money, but they are rich in love and laughter. Share their ups and downs as they discover that hard work and honesty are the best reward, and that new friends lead to new adventures. This heartwarming tale has been retold and adapted for younger listeners aged 6+.

One sunny spring day, Mole decides to visit the riverbank. There he soon becomes firm friends with Ratty, Badger and car-crazy Mr Toad. Life on the river couldn't be better, but Toad's reckless driving soon lands him in jail. When the nasty weasels and stoats decide to take over Toad Hall, it's up to the friends to save the day...