Raisins

Jay used to tell breakfast stories to try to get his children, Ted and Laura, to eat their oatmeal. He'd say "Eat your oatmeal and then I'll tell you a story." They in turn told Jay they'd eat their oatmeal after he told them a story! One morning, there were raisins in their oatmeal and thus Jay's story, RAISINS, was born!

[@CP-jn2ce]

I found Earth Stories at our library years ago when my children were small. It was our favorite cd. We listened to it all the time. Herman the Worman is like a member of the family; we still talk about the stories today and my children are now grown.

[@norasmith8699]

I LOVED these stories growing up. They're one of the few cassette tapes I transferred onto my phone.
"If you treat it like a bubble, it will act like a bubble" is one of my mottos for dealing with life

[@Greg763]

I was at the thrift store a few years ago and found a cassette of stories for only 25 cents.
I listened to it and was BLOWN AWAY by the best storytelling I've ever heard. It was by this man in the video. Wonderful songs and characters.

[@ArtIsLifeItself]

HIlarious! Thanks Jay.

[@GoreTorn16]

I used to listen to this tape as a kid and I swear it was Robin Williams!!! But now that I finally see him, I cannot believe it! I love all of his stories.

[@larsjake]

This is awesome!! I still sing the " wiggums and a waggums" to myself sometimes!

[@MollyandNatasha08]

I'm so glad I found this video! I remember singing the raisins song all the time.

[@kno116]

We watched this a few days ago and continue to sing the song! Awesome story! Great job Jay

[@buttcher87]

This man is a genius! Mr. Rogers Neighborhood brought me here. I need to find more Jay stories!

[@bupobm]

buttcher87 The Bubble (or Bubble Trouble) is a wonderful story and a great message. Love his visit to The Neighborhood!

[@bupobm]

They are not available on streaming or download services (that I know of) but almost all of his stories are available on CD

[@bupobm]

Some longer form kids stories I recommend are “Herman and Marguerite” (which is also on YT as a video), “The Little Dragon,” “The Red Ball,” and “Raspberries” (and the rest - they are all good!)

[@nuitzangaro]

We grew up listening to these stories. I think one of the albums are called Little Heroes.

[@celtlass]

I found a video of your stories at Western WA U when I was taking a storytelling class and fell in love with "The Bubble" story. Storytelling (including inspiration from you) helped me become a park ranger, and now the bubble is my 3 y/o (she's the same age as me!) daughter's favorite story. Thank you.

[@lindaocallahan8813]

See the website including a webstore for stories for adults and children. www.ocallahan.com

[@puzzled99]

love this. I like you anyway