PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi – Details, episodes & analysis

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PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi

PJ Library

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Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 59

Snuggle up and have a little snack, with the best storyteller around, Mimi! Once a month join Kiddo and his grandmother, Mimi, for stories, snacks, and snuggles, in this new series from PJ Library.

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05/07/2026
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27/06/2026
#68
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19/06/2026
#68
🇨🇦 Canada - storiesForKids
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🇨🇦 Canada - storiesForKids
07/06/2026
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🇬🇧 Great Britain - storiesForKids
05/06/2026
#68
🇨🇦 Canada - storiesForKids
23/05/2026
#84

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Kiddo Learns About the Importance of Names

Episode 46

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 • Duration 11:32

Sure, Kiddo calls his little brother “Zee,” but what is his full name and where does it come from? What makes names so important anyway? Kiddo learns about the Jewish value of Lekol ish yesh shem, the significance of names. Episode Cast and Credits

Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library

The book My Name is Aviva was written by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Ag Jatkowska, and is used with permission from Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.

Production

Executive Producer: Alli Thresher
Associate Producer: Elizabeth Korelitz
Writer: Emma Carlson Berne
Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening theme song: lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller, performed by Deirdre Wade

Cast

Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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Kiddo Decides Between Party Time and Helping Family

Episode 45

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • Duration 09:24

Kiddo wants to go to his friend Noam’s birthday party at the trampoline park, but it’s at the same time as his cousins’ play, and cousin Emilia could really use Kiddo there to calm her nerves. Mimi reads the book Rosie Saves the World which highlights the Jewish value of mutual responsibility. Kiddo knows the trampolines would be a blast, but can he find a bounce in his step from the mitzvah of helping family first? The book Rosie Saves the World was written by Debbie Herman, illustrated by Tammie Lyon, and is used with permission from Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. Episode Cast and Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writers and Story Editor: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy Blythe Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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Playlist: World Read Aloud Day

Episode 35

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 • Duration 35:44

Happy World Read Aloud Day from all of us here at PJ Library and Afternoons With Mimi. We hope you'll enjoy this lovely, nice and long playlist of Mimi reading your favorite PJ Library storybooks. The Candlewick Written by Jennifer Rosner Illustrated by Kristina Swarner Published by PJ Publishing The Chocolate King Written by Michael Leventhal Illustrated by Laura Catalaan Published by Green Bean Books Benjy's Blanket Written by Miguel Gouveia Illustrated by Raquel Catalina Published by Green Bean Books Yitzi, the Trusty Tractor Written by Naomi Shulman Illustrated by Shelly Couvillion Published by PJ Publishing Until the Blueberries Grow Written by Jennifer Wolf Kam Illustrated by Sally Walker Published by PJ Publishing Saturdays Are Special Written by Chris Barash Illustrated by Abigail Marble Published by PJ Publishing The Mouse Who Danced the Hora Written by Pamela Mayer Illustrated by Christine Davenier Published by PJ Publishing Episode Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher. Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writer: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Narrator: Alli Thresher Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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Kiddo Repairs the World

Episode 36

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 • Duration 05:52

On the way to get ice cream, Mimi gives money to someone in need. Kiddo wonders why and worries that now they won’t have enough to buy ice cream. Mimi explains the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and the small ways we can find and spread kindness and light.

Episode Credits:

Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Writer: Alli Thresher

Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade

Cast:

Kiddo: Percy Blythe

Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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Kiddo’s Lazy Saturday

Episode 34

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 • Duration 04:57

Kiddo wants to do so many things on his to-do list! But Mimi knows best and reminds Kiddo that it's Shabbat. Time to rest and snuggle up and read their latest PJ Library delivery: Saturdays are Special, written by Chris Barash, illustrated by Abigail Marble, and published by PJ Publishing.

Episode Credits:

Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher

Writer: Alli Thresher

Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade

Cast:

Kiddo: Percy Blythe

Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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Shabbat Playlist

Episode 33

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 • Duration 34:13

Each Friday evening, families around the world begin the celebration of Shabbat. For many, the evening includes favorite foods, company for dinner, special songs, and blessings. This week, we have a playlist featuring stories all about Shabbat.

If you like what you hear, be sure to visit our other shows on our PJ Library Presents network. We've got not one, not two, but three special Shabbat playlists!

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Kiddo Plays Pretend

Season 3 · Episode 7

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Duration 05:33

Kiddo is so bored and there's nothing to do. But Mimi knows that a little creativity can cure any dull day, even when all you have is a paper towel roll. Did you know that creativity and cooperation are both Jewish values? So is being a good friend. To learn more and find picture book recommendations, visit PJLibrary.org/values for more.

Episode Credits:

Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher

Writer: Alli Thresher

Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade

Cast:

Kiddo: Percy Blythe

Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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Playlist: Sharing Family Traditions

Episode 32

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 • Duration 01:25:17

Right now, you might be on a long car or airplane ride, or maybe you're snuggling in a nice comfy blanket fort. Today we're bringing you a playlist of stories about sharing special family traditions. Enjoy!

Episode Cast and Credits: Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher, Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Writers and Story Editor: Alli Thresher Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade Cast: Kiddo: Percy Blythe Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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Kiddo Learns a New (Old) Song

Episode 31

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 • Duration 06:20

What's that beautiful song Mimi is humming as Baby Z naps? Kiddo and Mimi share a snuggle as Mimi tells him all about the famous-and Jewish-Gerswhin brothers. Kiddo and Mimi welcome Baby Z as he wakes up with a beautiful rendition of "Someone to Watch Over Me."

Episode Credits:

Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher

Writer: Alli Thresher

Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade

Cast:

Kiddo: Percy Blythe

Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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Kiddo Takes a Break

Episode 30

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 • Duration 08:49

Kiddo just can't put down his game. He's almost at the next level! Mimi reminds Kiddo that Shabbat is near, and it's time to power down and rest. To make things even easier, Mimi just received the perfect story to share. Yitzi, The Trusty Tractor is written by Naomi Shulman, illustrated by Shelley Couvillion, and published by PJ Publishing.

Episode Credits:

Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher

Writer: Alli Thresher

Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA

Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller Performed by Deirdre Wade

Cast:

Kiddo: Percy Blythe

Mimi: Deirdre Wade

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