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The Order Of Things Jun 06, 2023

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Kaija Langley is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #NovelInVerse The Order Of Things. Kaija tells us in this powerful novel we will meet 11 year old April. She loves playing the drums, almost as much as she loves her best friend, Zee, a violin prodigy. They both dream of becoming professional musicians one day. When Zee starts attending a new school that will nurture his talent, April decides it's time for her to pursue her dreams, too, and finally take drum lessons. When the unthinkable happens and Zee suddenly passes away, April is crushed by grief. And every time she tries to play the drums, all she can think about is Zee. As April tries to set what she can in her life to right, she begins to see a classmate in a new light. But with her heart broken over Zee, can she be open again to making music? Or to a new friend? This is a powerful conversation that you will not want to miss

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Creature From The Woods Jun 04, 2023

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Megan Alms is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #BoardBook Creature From The Woods. Megan tells us that this sweet board book compares a child's movements and mannerisms to creatures from the woods. From the fox to the bear to the bunny, each baby animal explores the world around them and learns along the way—just like children do. The rich woodland colors and sweet animal families will make Creature from the Woods a bedtime favorite

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Mika's Quest Jun 03, 2023

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Cat Fan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Mika's Quest. Cat tells us that Mika's Quest for the Lost Artifact is an enchanting tale that harnesses the power of a child's imagination, awakening their intrepid spirit and sense of adventure. At the same time, it gently introduces the reader to the idea of facing their fears, saying that there will always be obstacles in life, but true bravery comes when they confront things that make them afraid.

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Here Jun 01, 2023

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#NYTimes #BestSelling #Author Ally Condie is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #Childrens #PictureBook Here. Ally tells us that Here introduces kids, and perhaps their parents, to mindfulness and being grounded in the present. Here gently instructs young readers how to slow down, be present, and to use all their senses in order to appreciate the beauty around them, to connect with nature, and to feel calm in their bodies and minds. By getting out of our heads and focusing on one thing at a time and being present, we realize that these hard feelings are not as big and scary as they seem. Ally also tells us the challenges she faced writing a picture book after experiencing so much success writing for Young Adults

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Rick Riordan The Sun And The Stars May 31, 2023

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Guest host Jordan Sahley welcomes Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #Novel The Sun And The Stars. Rick and Mark tell Jordan that it is time for Percy Jackson fans to rejoice! Nico and Will have a book of their own!

As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo has been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing his friend Jason during the trials of Apollo. But there is a ray of sunshine in his life—literally: his boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo. Together the two demigods can overcome any obstacle or foe. At least, that's been the case so far . . This is a fun conversation featuring two of the top authors in #ChildrensLiterature..

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Stinkbird Has A Super Power! May 30, 2023

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Jill Esbaum is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin—or stinkbird—and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!) Stinkbirds have a lot in common with other birds: they have feathers, wings, and a beak. But they also have . . . a hidden superpower! This proud stinkbird papa would love to tell you more about it—if his adorable chick would quit interrupting him! You will love learning about the Stinkbird, and about Jill and her other books, on this episode of the podcast.

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Joke Writing For Kids May 28, 2023

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David Roth and Rinee Shah are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their fun new #ChildrensBool LOL101 - A Kids' Guide To Joke Writing. David is a is a New York-based stand-up comedian who performs all over the United States and has made over a dozen comedy festival appearances. He has written jokes for magicians, public speakers, rappers, and Saturday Night Live stars. Rinee is an illustrator and advertising creative director based in Brooklyn, New York. Her illustration projects have been featured in Wired, The Huffington Post, and Fast Company. She has written sketch comedy and directed short comedy films that have played in comedy film festivals around the country. Together they have created the ultimate guide to unleashing one's inner comedian. They tell us this book is packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous handbook proves that anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL. Covering everything from surprise to wordplay to visual jokes—plus tips on how to perform a joke so it lands

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Whoo, Whoo, Whoo Loves To Read!? May 27, 2023

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Two fantastic authors are on this episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. K M Waldvogel returns to the podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook Whoo, Whoo, Who's Out There? #Airforce #Veteran turned #ChildrensAuthor Douglas Berry also joins us to celebrate his delightful Jasper and Friends #PictureBook series.

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Nosey May 25, 2023

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Katie Hallam is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Nosey. Katie tells us Nosey is a whimsical story about a friendly little monster who lives in your nose, Nosey has a special talent for leveraging kids' imagination to help prevent nose picking in a fun and engaging way. One of Katie's favorite things about being a mom is making up fantastical stories and watching the magical process of her kids falling in belief with them. Her girls remind her every day how powerful our imaginations can be and to always embrace the silly in life. Katie also believes that everyone can be a storyteller.

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Trucker Kid May 24, 2023

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Carol Gordon Ekster returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Trucker Kid. Carol tells us this book, which took over a decade to come to our shelves, was inspired by an emcounter she had in a restaurant with a trucker and his daughter. The book is about a young girl whose pride in her father's work as a truck driver wins the hearts and minds of her classmates. Carol also offers advice for writers about how she chooses to use the very best words possible in her books.

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