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DadReadsToYou - Bedtime Stories & Read‑Aloud Adventures for Kids

by Patrick Vierzba

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READ ALOUD BOOK - A Bold Pumpkin Plan

October 16, 2026 · 6 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "A Bold Pumpkin Plan" by Katy Hudson.A Bold Pumpkin Plan is a heartwarming story about a hedgehog who wants to build his new house out of a pumpkin, but feels shy and scared to speak to others…
Wanderwood 007 - Pepper and the We'll Borrow

October 9, 2026 · 32 min

Pepper has an idea. Hazel has a lot of dirt. And together, they're about to build something they never planned on calling a We’ll Borrow. When Hazel needs to move all the dirt she's been digging out of her new home in Wanderwood, Pepper…
😻📖 Gabby's Dollhouse - Kitty School [Read Aloud for Kids]

October 2, 2026 · 2 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba's daughter, reads "Gabby's Dollhouse - Kitty School"! It's adorable as can be! In Gabby's Dollhouse: Kitty School, Gabby and Pandy travel around the dollhouse, playing with their friends! They sing…
📖SESAME STREET - The Monster at the end of this Book - READ ALOUD

September 25, 2026 · 4 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Monster at the end of this Book" written by Jon Stone, Illustrated by Michael Smollin. In "The Monster at the end of this Book", Grover discovers that... well, there's a monster at the end…
The Big Cheese [Kids Book Read Aloud]

September 18, 2026 · 10 min

Want more Food Group (this series)? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBI1xfo2t0TwXykTrmGwEnIrL_DqndSq Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Big Cheese" written by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald. In "The Big…

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Wanderwood 001: Hazel Finds Wanderwood | Original Bedtime Story for Kids

September 11, 2026 · 26 min

🌲 Hazel Finds Wanderwood is the premiere episode of Wanderwood, an original kids audiobook series written, illustrated, and narrated by DadReadsToYou! Hazel the bear loves to explore—crossing creeks, following winding paths, and seeing…
🐘🐷Elephant & Piggie - There is a Bird on Your Head! [Kids Book Read Aloud]

September 4, 2026 · 4 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Paw Patrol: Pirate Pups"! In "Elephant & Piggie - There is a Bird on Your Head!", birds land on Elephant's head and start building a nest! How will Elephant get out of this? Here at…
🌋Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet - (Smithsonian) Educational Read Aloud

August 28, 2026 · 46 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet"! "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet" is an educational book, filled with fun facts and cool pictures about volcanoes and the oceans! Get ready for an…
🧜‍♀️📖READ ALOUD BOOK - The Little Mermaid

August 14, 2026 · 7 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Little Mermaid" adapted by Stephanie Calmenson, and illustrated by Francese Mateu, Denise Shimabukuro, and Brent Ford. In "The Little Mermaid", Ariel the mermaid is very curious about…
🐾📖Pirate Chicken - All Hens On Deck [Read Aloud Book for Kids]

August 7, 2026 · 6 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Pirate Chicken - All Hens on Deck"! In "Pirate Chickken - All Hens on Deck", Lily the chicken wants more from her life than what she has as a chicken. So when pirates invade, she takes over…
📖 I Cannot Draw A Horse [Read Aloud for Kids]

July 31, 2026 · 5 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "I Cannot Draw A Horse" written by Charise Mericle Harper! The book's illustrator is very good at drawing a particular shape, and uses the shape to draw a cat! The cat wants a horse. The…
🧸📖 Bear's Big Idea [Read Aloud for Kids]

July 24, 2026 · 5 min

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Bear's Big Idea" written by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Il Sung Na! Bear and Fish are the best of friends! Every day, Fish comes up with the perfect thing to do together. But one day, Fish…

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About the show

New episodes every week! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE! DadReadsToYou is a place where you can listen to professional voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, read children's books to you, complete with different voices and music. Some books are for fun, and some are for falling asleep to. Spend time with your favorite characters, like the Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Thomas & Friends, Clifford the big red dog, and more! There are even some sleep stories here! Enjoy! DadReadsToYou is a cozy, story‑time podcast where voice actor Patrick Vierzba brings kids’ books to life with character voices, gentle music, and warm narration. Each episode is a short, self‑contained read‑aloud story perfect for bedtime, quiet time, car rides, or winding down after school. Designed for ages 4–10, these calming stories help kids relax, imagine, and fall asleep peacefully. Some tales are silly and adventurous, others are soft and sleepy — all crafted to be easy to finish, easy to replay, and safe for bedtime. New stories arrive regularly, so follow the show to enjoy fresh read‑aloud adventures whenever your kids need a moment of calm.