Read to our Minis and Public Appearances
Fountain Hills Library - the 1st Tuesday of each month, October - December from 4-5 pm
Scottsdale Civic Center Library - the 4th Tuesday of each month, October - December from 4-5 pm
Mini Tales 2026 scheduled public outings
Fountain Hills Library on January 6th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Superhero Saturday! on January 17th from 10 am - 12 pm
Civic Center Library on January 20th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Parada del Sol Parade in Old Scottsdale on January 31st
Fountain Hills Library on February 3rd from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at Westworld - finalizing dates
Joye de Geode Studio February 7th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Civic Center Library on February 17th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Scottsdale Civic Center Library - the 4th Tuesday of each month, October - December from 4-5 pm
Mini Tales 2026 scheduled public outings
Fountain Hills Library on January 6th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Superhero Saturday! on January 17th from 10 am - 12 pm
Civic Center Library on January 20th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Parada del Sol Parade in Old Scottsdale on January 31st
Fountain Hills Library on February 3rd from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at Westworld - finalizing dates
Joye de Geode Studio February 7th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Civic Center Library on February 17th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Are you looking for a virtual reading opportunity for your children, grandchildren or students?
Reading to our miniature horses and donkey is just a click away!
Are you ready to read to your book to our Mini Tales friends; Mazy, Dolly and Boone?
No? We'll wait while you choose a book you'd like to read.
Ready? Now start the video for 10 minutes of reading fun. Be sure to expand the video for a full screen experience.
Let's Giddy Up and Read!!!!
No? We'll wait while you choose a book you'd like to read.
Ready? Now start the video for 10 minutes of reading fun. Be sure to expand the video for a full screen experience.
Let's Giddy Up and Read!!!!
From our recent viewers:
"Thank you for making this video. I loved the bird sounds and the sweet horses and donkeys were really listening to me read. It makes reading so fun."
Maya, 10 yrs
"As a homeschool parent of three kids 7 and under, there’s a lot of juggling involved. Tender Little Hearts “Read to a Mini” program is a fun and helpful resource for kids and parents, to promote independent reading in an interactive way!"
Sarah Toy, mom of three young boys.
“It’s an easy way to get in my reading minutes for school! It’s something different from my normal reading schedule.” Gavin F, 12 yrs.
“I love to look at the animals and it feels like I am right there with them. What a fun experience!”
Campbell P, 11 years.
"I love the video and reading to my friends again. It's fun to see them since I can't see them in person right now."
John B, 4 yrs.
"Thank you for making this video. I loved the bird sounds and the sweet horses and donkeys were really listening to me read. It makes reading so fun."
Maya, 10 yrs
"As a homeschool parent of three kids 7 and under, there’s a lot of juggling involved. Tender Little Hearts “Read to a Mini” program is a fun and helpful resource for kids and parents, to promote independent reading in an interactive way!"
Sarah Toy, mom of three young boys.
“It’s an easy way to get in my reading minutes for school! It’s something different from my normal reading schedule.” Gavin F, 12 yrs.
“I love to look at the animals and it feels like I am right there with them. What a fun experience!”
Campbell P, 11 years.
"I love the video and reading to my friends again. It's fun to see them since I can't see them in person right now."
John B, 4 yrs.