Saturday, September 29, 2018

Fun Freetime: Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

Halloween will never be the same again thanks to Pinna--the premiere screen-free, ad-free audio entertainment app for kids--and Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor winner and best-selling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, a funny, spooky, original podcast series for kids--based on the Grimm fairy tales--premieres for FREE on October 21st on the Apple Podcast App (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grimm-grimmer-grimmest/id1436651521?mt=2). For more information, visit: www.pinna.fm/grimmest.
 
Every episode of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest features a Grimm fairy tale retold with a fresh and surprising twist. Featuring curious creatures and mischievous foes, each story is punctuated by hilarious commentary from a classroom of kids who question their way through these creepy tales. Starting October 21st, the ten-episode series will roll out one new show each day leading up to Halloween—during which time the series will be free to listeners via the Apple Podcast App.
 
 
Sample of Episode Descriptions
 
To listen to Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, please subscribe and download on Apple Podcasts. Below are summaries of two episodes from this season.
 
Episode 1: “Rumpelstiltskin”
The classic tale, as you’ve never heard it before. When a miller promises the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold—over her strenuous objections—the miller’s daughter is forced to enter a sinister bargain with a magical little man.
 
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmer—it’s creepy, but not terrifying. 
 
Episode 2: “Hans My Hedgehog”
A half-boy, half-hedgehog sets out into the world in search of a best friend. Along the way he runs into some trouble, but it’s nothing Hans, his pet rooster, his bagpipes, and an army of pigs can’t solve!
 
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmer—it is very strange! 
 
 
About Pinna

Pinna is a screen-free, ad-free, audio entertainment app for kids ages 3–8, featuring Peabody-winning original series, interactive game shows, irresistible audiobooks, and popular children's podcasts. Pinna's programs include gripping adventures, enchanting bedtime stories, lively science and history shows, and so much more! 

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