Book Power for Kids!

Episode 17: Episode S17 - BarbenHeimer! Apr 01, 2024

We missed the Barbenheimer bandwagon! Can our rushed effort to catch up ever be Kenough, or are we destined to become Death, destroyer of worlds... Barbenheimer… the book? (reviewed by Mirabel Power, age 11; Leilani Power, age 15; and Chaska Power, age 16) Our Family chorus is Kenough!!! They consist of:Chaska, Leilani, Mira, and Brennen Power;Brian and Vickie Power;Becky, Chloe, Wyatt, and Felicity Ogier;Kelsey Charleston-Power;Otis and Vance DeLong;And Rose Dumais! For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids, or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit https://kidslisten.org/directory The BPKF Theme Song was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . "Teddy Bear Waltz" and "Bittersweet" music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Thanks for listening!

Episode 30: Episode 030 - Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles Apr 12, 2023

Fourteen year old Ronan Boyle is the thinnest member of the Irish police force, the Garda. This makes him perfect for a special mission involving the secretive branch of the Garda that deals with leprechauns and fairies, namely fitting down a narrow hole. So begins Ronan’s career with the Special Unit, and his relationship with those hard-drinking swindlers, the leprechauns. Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles by Thomas Lennon (reviewed by Mirabel Power, age 10) For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids , or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the Tea Kettle Sound effect. Cave Atmosphere credit to bbc.co.uk – © copyright 10th March, 1986 BBC Thanks for listening!

Episode S16 - Mid-Life Crisis Apr 01, 2023

Podcasting is haaaard. We’ve been doing this for 7 years, is this really what we want to do with our podcast? Mid-Life Crisis - experienced by Chaska, Leilani, Mirabel and especially Brennen Power (aged 15, 14, 10, and 44). For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the helicopter and harp sound effects.

Episode 29: Episode 029 - Artemis Fowl Jun 26, 2022

Holly Short is the first female officer of the Lower Elements Police and she is killing it. Tough, smart, and constantly in trouble with her boss, she is ready to handle any challenge the fairy folk can throw at her. But 12 year old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl is no fairy, and he also has something to prove…Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, reviewed by Leilani age 13. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids , or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ . We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode S15 - Ulysses (as interpreted by Blosom the tapdancing puppy) Apr 02, 2022

Encyclopedia Britannica calls Ulysses: “Stylistically dense and exhilarating, it is generally regarded as a masterpiece and has been the subject of numerous volumes of commentary and analysis.” We’ve thrown that out the window and interpreted it in tap-dance. Enjoy!Ulysses by James Joyce reviewed by Blosom, the tapdancing puppy. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to Warner Brothers for the Bugs Bunny tapdancing music. Thanks for listening!

Episode 28: Episode 028 - Rat Rule 79 Nov 19, 2021

It’s the day before Fred’s 13 birthday when she sees her mom walk into a giant lantern and disappear! Fred decides to go after her mom and is transported on a spectacular journey to find a mysterious leader called the Rat Queen. Rat Rule 79 by Rivka Galchen reviewed by Mirabel, age 9 For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the country ambience sound effect. Thanks for listening!

Episode 27: Episode 027 - Nick Of Time Sep 19, 2021

What do you get when you mix Treasure Island with Back to the Future and set it all in the English Channel in the lead up to World War 2? Pirates! Adventure! And lots of swashbuckling fun! Nick of Time by Ted Bell (reviewed by Chaska, age 14) For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ , or Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the campfire sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode S14 - Season 6 update Sep 14, 2021

We're super excited about Season 6! Our first episode will be Chaska reviewing Nick of Time by Ted Bell, targeted to come out on September 19th (Talk like a Pirate Day!) Next will be Leilani reviewing Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. After that we're all looking forward to Mirabel reviewing Rat Rule 79 by Rivka Galchen. We hope you'll be listening! Bye! For more about our podcast go to: https://bookpowerforkids.com/

Episode 26: Episode 026 - Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky May 20, 2021

Tristan Strong didn’t think his life could get any worse. He was wrong. When Tristan rips a hole into a land of myths and legends, on the trail of a thieving baby doll no less, he has to find the trickster god Anansi and fix the damage he caused. But it’s never simple to catch a trickster… Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia reviewed by this giant turtle-faced thistle head, age 13. Leela’s podcast is the amazing Newsy Jacuzzi! Learn all about it and listen every week here: https://www.newsyjacuzzi.com/ For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the nighttime ambience sound effect. Thanks for listening!

Episode S13 - Sherlock Holmes:The Red Headed League - April Fools 2021 Mar 31, 2021

Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League #AprilFools 2021 reviewed by Lani, age 12, Chaska, age 13 and Mirabel, age 8 Welcome to another April Fools episode of Book Power for Vets! Wait what? Chaska, Lani and Mirabel team up to review a classic mystery, but everything is not as it seems. Can the Power kids solve the mystery of who re-wrote the script? Mad love to our MadLibs contributors: Megan, Jay, Vance, Otis, Clyde, Becky, Chloe, Wyatt, Angela and Eleanor from St. Louis, Missouri Emerson, Griff and Jonathan from Chicago, Illinois Mike and Aaron from California Ari from Boston Ruby from Freiburg, Germany Jenn, Mike, Crystal, Lisa and Ian from Florida Alice from Oklahoma For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for all of the mystery sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 025 - The Doldrums Feb 20, 2021

When Archer’s famous grandparents float away on an iceberg, he’s left with nobody to talk to but the stuffed animals in his house. Now it’s up to Archer and his friends to go on an adventure and find his grandma and grandpa! The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon reviewed by Mirabel, age 8. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to the BBC (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) for the library ambience. Thanks for listening!

Episode 024 - Beyonders: A World Without Heroes Oct 12, 2020

Hippo attacks rarely end well, but for Jason being swallowed by one is a doorway to a new land! Now, rather than being digested, he’s meeting strange new creatures and living his best fantasy life. Beyonders: A World Without Heroes, by Brandon Mull, reviewed by Chaska, age 12/13. Check out Miss Lynn’s podcast, The Good Words Podcast at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast. We also encourage you to try Newsy Jacuzzi at https://www.newsyjacuzzi.com/. It’s so much fun! For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Thanks for listening!

Season 5 update! Sep 01, 2020

We're back! Chaska is coming soon with Beyonders: A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull. Lani is working on Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Mirabel has been itching to review The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon. And we're considering trying to rush out Nick of Time by Ted Bell in time for Talk Like a Pirate Day. Head over to https://bookpowerforkids.com/ for the latest episodes!

Episode S11 - An Undone Fairy Tale - April Fools 2020 Apr 01, 2020

A brave knight rescues a fair princess from.. wait, stop reading so fast. I can’t write that quickly!!! An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler reviewed by (Chaska, Leilani, and Mirabel, ages 12, 11, and 7). For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode S10 - 50 Women in Science #womenshistorymonth Mar 06, 2020

Who discovered the first Ichthyosaur? Who invented the technology we use everyday in cell phones? Who calculated the launch window for the first American to orbit the Earth? If you're picturing a man, think again! Leilani, age 11 and Mirabel, age 7 review Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky. The other members of our Womens History celebration are: Be Calm on Ahway Island, Girl Tales, Good Words Podcast, The Past and the Curious, This Week in the Multiverse, and Timestorm. Check out their awesome shows and learn more about the amazing women who helped shape our world! For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 023 - Aru Shah and the End of Time Feb 11, 2020

Reincarnated heros, evil entities and really annoying classmates… What’s a girl in Spider-Man pajamas to do? Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi reviewed by Leilani Power, age 11. Check out Evan and Vanessa’s podcast: Eat Your Spanish at https://www.eatyourspanishpodcast.com/ For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 022 - Dinosaurs Before Dark Nov 08, 2019

When a magical treehouse transports siblings Jack and Annie to the time of the dinosaurs, they need to work together to solve the mystery of how to get back! Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne, reviewed by Mirabel (age 7). (This is the first book in the awesome Magic Treehouse series.) For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to the BBC (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) for the Jungle Ambience sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 021 - The Book of Three Oct 13, 2019

An assistant pigkeeper, a chatty princess, a cowardly creature and a bard who can’t help but stretch the truth are humanity’s best hope against the evil Horned King! The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander reviewed by Chaska, age 12. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to Phlair for the dungeon ambience and http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the harp sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode S9 - Season Four update Sep 13, 2019

Hello! We hope everyone had a fantastic summer! We are getting geared up for Season 4 and wanted to share what we have in store. Enjoy!

Episode S8 - Corduroy (from the roadtrip sampler) May 31, 2019

Corduroy by Don Freeman reviewed by Mirabel, age 6. The entire original sampler is at: https://bookpowerforkids.com/portfolio/kids-listen-summer-sampler/ To hear more from the other awesome podcasts that were featured go to: https://app.kidslisten.org/ or you can check out their websites! http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/ http://storyspectacular.com/ http://www.noodleloafshow.com/ http://www.littlestoriestinypeople.com/ https://www.ahwayisland.com/ http://coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com/ http://www.wbur.org/circleround http://goodwordspodcast.com/ https://girltalespodcast.com/ For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the department store ambience sound effect. All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 020 - Baker's Magic May 06, 2019

Bee felt like she had found her calling in the bakery, getting to plunge her hands into butter, flour and sugar every day! But when she realizes that her friend is in danger, she plans a daring escape and an exciting adventure on the open seas! Baker’s Magic by Diane Zahler, reviewed by Leilani Power (age 10). For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk for the background ambience. Thanks for listening!

Episode S7 - Fjällbo Mar 31, 2019

Blobby pictures, a cast of bizarrely shaped screws and a book that makes as much sense read backwards as forwards? The Power kids may be facing their biggest challenge ever as they take a break from respectable literature and review the Fjällbo instruction manual from Ikea! Fjällbo instruction manual reviewed by Chaska, Leilani and Mirabel. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids Timestorm is a children’s audio fiction series produced by Cocotazo Media. Twelve-year-old twins Alexa and Beni Ventura are sucked into an inter-dimensional portal where they meet a distant cousin who presents them with an incredible mission: travel through time to uncover hidden moments from their culture’s past. Along the way, they meet people from Africa, Europe, and the Americas who have left their mark on Puerto Rican heritage…only their names aren’t found in history books. For more information visit CocotazoMedia.com. Tune into Noodle Loaf’s episode Poodle Poaf for more April Fools hijinks in the form of music, games and silliness galore. Check them out online at: http://noodleloafshow.com/ . We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 019 - Another Fine Myth Mar 18, 2019

Skeeve thought life was going to be simple. Learn some magik, steal some gold, make a living. But when he meets the demon Aahz, and his master is assassinated by Imps, things get complicated… Another Fine Myth by Robert Asprin reviewed by Chaska, (age 11). Check out ComposerDad vs Bible at: https://www.composerdad.com For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.com, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids Special thanks to Anjali from Osceola County Florida for voicing one of our transition clips! We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the campfire, cricket, and jungle ambience sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 018 - Princess Academy: Palace of Stone Feb 12, 2019

Miri has successfully completed the princess academy, but with two boys vying for her attention, and unrest on the rise in the capital, Miri’s troubles are just beginning! Princess Academy: Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale reviewed by Leilani Power (age 10). For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 017 - The Whispering Skull (Lockwood and Co book 2) Oct 22, 2018

Lucy Carlyle is a certified ghost hunter who can take down a specter with a steel nerve and a silver rapier. But an evil talking skull in a jar with a smart-aleck sense of humor might be too much even for her! Chaska, age 11, reviews The Whispering Skull: Book 2 of Lockwood and Company by Jonathan Stroud. To see all of the Halloween Sweeps episodes got to: https://medium.com/@brennenpower/trick-or-treats-for-your-ears-kidslistensweeps-podghasts-7d5e78784361 For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Background SFX are horror ambience 75 140328_143.ogg by klankbeeld | License: Attribution. Thanks for listening!

Episode 016 - The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog Oct 04, 2018

Hi, we’re the podcasters! Could you do us a favor? Don’t let the Pigeon do the podcast! The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems reviewed by Mirabel, age 6 (and the Pigeon). For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Season 3 Update Sep 11, 2018

Where have we been all summer! (you may well ask) Well... We were on vacation and being lazy, but we're back! Here's a quick update on our summer and what you can expect from Season 3. Oh, and watch the chair... that leg doesn't look too strong...

Episode 015 - The Castle of Adventure May 29, 2018

A group of friends, an abandoned castle, a talkative parrot and a spooky mystery! Leilani reviews the classic summer vacation story “The Castle of Adventure” by Enid Blyton. Check out all of the #kidslistensummer Sweeps episodes at: https://medium.com/kidslisten/schools-almost-out-for-summer-kidlistensummer-675714d0af93 For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the kids giggling sound effect. Credit to the BBC (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) for the large domestic kitchen sound effect. Thanks for listening!

Episode 014 - Thomas Holland and the Prophecy of Elfhaven May 16, 2018

Elves, dwarves, wizards and… robots??? Get ready for an unconventional fantasy as Chaska (age 10) reviews Thomas Holland and the Prophecy of Elfhaven by K. M. Doherty.For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kidsWe are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/membersAll our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to the BBC (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) for the klaxon and forest ambience sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode S5 - Cook Power for Kids! Apr 01, 2018

Power Pancakes made by the Power kids and father, ages 39, 10, 9, and 5. A direct link to the recipe is here: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/photos/a.1804115593138903.1073741828.1784593921757737/2019099924973801 If you want to eat any of the recipes we’ve made email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com, or come over to our house around 6 o’clock! Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members Our theme music for this episode was “Let’s Sell some Cars” by Steve Combs. Our background music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode S4 - Cat and Mouse - #allkindsoflove Feb 14, 2018

Cat and Mouse are best friends, they do everything together! But when Cat gets a new cookbook she realizes that Mouse could be the most delicious meal in the world! Will love triumph over hunger? Mirabel, age 5, reviews Cat & Mouse - A Delicious Tale by Jiwon Oh. Check out the other great #allkindsoflove episodes at http://app.kidslisten.org/playlists! For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 13 - Hilo: The Great Big Boom Feb 05, 2018

Who flies, has energy beams and ice breath? It’s Hilo, the boy who crashed to Earth! Leilani, age 9, reviews Hilo: The Great Big Boom by Judd Winick. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the rocket, wind and military sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode S3 - Happy Hallo-wiener! Oct 30, 2017

The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey reviewed by Mirabel, age 5. Check out all of the other great Halloween fun from kids listen here: https://medium.com/@goodstuffpod/spooky-for-kids-e1543b0eb82b For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 012 - Star Wars: Heir to the Empire Oct 22, 2017

Star Wars: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn reviewed by Chaska, age 10, and acted out by the Power Family with help from Eric Appleyard. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk for the electricity sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 011 - The Search for WondLa Sep 27, 2017

The Search for Wondla by Tony DiTerlizzi, reviewed by Leilani age 8. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids You can find Olga and Eva’s Dream Big podcast here: http://dreambigpodcast.com/ or on the Kids Listen App here: https://app.kidslisten.org/ We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Season 2 update Sep 06, 2017

School's back and so are we! Just a quick update to let you know that we're hard at work on new episodes. You'll be hearing from us soon! The Power family

Episode 010 - Treasure Hunters - Danger Down the Nile Jul 04, 2017

Treasure Hunters - Danger Down the Nile by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein and illustrated by Juliana Neufeld, reviewed by Leilani and Chaska ages 8 and 9. In their second adventure, the Kidds take a road trip to search for the legendary mines of King Solomon. Chaska and Lani have a fabulous time screaming at each other while acting out a famous Bick and Beck Kidd “Twin Tirade”. This podcast is part of a Kids Listen Sweep with the theme “Hit the Road!”. Find out more and check out the other podcasts in the sweep at http://www.kidslisten.org/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk for the car sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 009 - Fablehaven May 29, 2017

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull, reviewed by Chaska age 9. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk for the jungle and countryside ambient noise as well as the fox, woodpecker, wind and footsteps in leaves sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 008 - The Fourteenth Goldfish Apr 12, 2017

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm reviewed by Chaska, age 9. Here’s an article about our Kids Listen Sweep. http://www.kidslisten.org/single-post/Kids-Listen-Sweep-Many-Podcasts-One-Theme You should check out all of the other podcasts, they’re a hoot!

Episode S1 - April Fool's! Apr 01, 2017

Webster’s Thesaurus (dictionary format) by Webster...? reviewed by The Power kids. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to KevanGC for the Ticking_Clock-1934595011 sound effect. Thanks for listening!

Episode 007 - The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde Mar 27, 2017

The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale reviewed by Mirabel, age 4. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 006 - Third Grade Mermaid Mar 11, 2017

Third Grade Mermaid by Peter Raymundo reviewed by Leilani, age 8. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to SoundBibleco-amanda-1550139304 for the Fishtank Bubbles sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 005 - The Amulet of Samarkand Feb 25, 2017

The Bartimaeus Trilogy book one, The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud reviewed by Chaska. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com, and we're on Twitter @bookpower4kids . All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk for the high-voltage electrical arcing, and explosion sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 004 - The Witches Feb 02, 2017

The Classic book from Roald Dahl reviewed by Leilani. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com, and we're on Twitter @bookpower4kids . Special Thanks today to Rose Dumais for being the voice for the Grandmother! Credit to Mike Koenig for the Fire sound effects and Mark DiAngelo for the Wind sound effect. Thanks for listening!

Episode 003 - The Throne of Fire Nov 23, 2016

Chaska reviews The Throne of Fire, book number 2 of The Kane Chronicles series by Rick Riordin. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Thanks for listening!

Episode 002 - Igraine the Brave Oct 18, 2016

Lani reviews Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Thanks for listening!

Episode 001 - The Viper's Nest Aug 06, 2016

Chaska reviews The Viper's Nest, book 7 of the 39 Clues series by Peter Lerangis. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Thanks for listening!

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