Redge’s Oopsie Daisies
A Folktale Forest Fail-a-bration Story for Kids
Dorktales Podcast: Episode 101
What if every blunder you made could blossom into something beautiful? Take it from your hedgehog buddy, Redge, who frolics through his failures in his very own field of daisies! He plants a seed for every big—and little—misstep and mistake he makes and they sprout into a spectacular floral garden. From salty cookie catastrophes to daring belly flops, Redge shows us how he celebrates his “oopsies” as opportunities to learn and grow.
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: Dorktales Storytime’s “Redge’s Oopsie Daisies” invites kids to reframe their view of failure as a chance for growth. By embracing mistakes, kids learn to see them as normal parts of life rather than something to be ashamed of. This helps build confidence and reduces fear of failure. For parents and educators, the episode provides a wealth of teachable moments about embracing imperfection and celebrating the learning that comes from their “oopsies”. Read the article, Why Should We Encourage Kids to Celebrate Their Failures?
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Podcast Episode Credits
Narration, Voice Over and Podcast Host: Jonathan Cormur
Scriptwriter and Show Producer: Molly Murphy
Sound Production, Audio Editing and Mastering: Jermaine Hamilton
Podcast Episode Illustration: Arthur Lin
Title Design and Layout: Jeri DeMartini
This episode was inspired by the children’s book “Fail-a-bration” by the New York Times bestselling duo, Brad and Kristi Montague. We’re big fans of their work! The book’s joyful message that failing means you’re trying, learning, and growing is exactly what we wanted to bring into our world of Once Upon a Time. Buy yours at your favorite bookseller like we did.
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