Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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Take A Trip To Luna Park Feb 04, 2023

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Author - Illustrator Jeff Lindberg is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #ChildrensBook Coney, A Trip To Luna Park. Jeff tells us this story takes us back to the turn of the last century, back to the original hey day of the Iconic New York City Amusement Park. Jeff shares his inspiration for the story and shares valuable tips for all illustrators and aspiring illustrators.

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World Made Of Glass Feb 03, 2023

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Ami Polonsky is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel World Made Of Glass. Ami tells us this book is set back in 1987 and tells the story of 12 year old Iris who is trying to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she'll never laugh again. How can she, when her dad is dying of a virus that's off-limits to talk about? When she knows that soon all she'll have left of her kind, loving dad are memories, photos, and a binder full of the poems they used to exchange? In a sea of rage and grief, Iris resolves to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation, and prejudice surrounding AIDS—and find the pieces of Dad that she never knew before. Along the way, Iris might just find new sides to herself.

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Naked Butt Busts Out! Feb 02, 2023

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Super Jane Smith is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her fun & funny #PictureBook Naked Butt Busts Out. Jane tells us that Cheeky bunny Naked Butt just wants to be himself, but when being yourself literally means baring it all, Naked Butt finds everyone wants him to cover up his tail again. Especially his momma! So Naked Butt tries his best to keep his true self tucked under shirts and shorts. But when Naked Butt's clothes start feeling itchier and scratchier and tighter and tighter, will he be able to keep himself under wraps? Or will Naked Butt BUST out? With big laughs and lots of heart, Naked Butt Busts Out! celebrates the importance of being yourself and the rewards of baring it all.

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World Read Aloud Day Feb 01, 2023

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Jedlie, the host of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast celebrates #WorldReadAloudDay 2023 by reading aloud two of his #PictureBooks, The Great Maritini and REAL Magic. The Great Maritini tells the story of Sam, a talented and somewhat clumsy magician who is known as The Great Maritini. Despite his many, hilarious on stage mistakes he is able to perform tremendous transformations. And then one day Sam discovers what the greatest transformation really is. If you want your kids to be kind and caring be sure they listen to this story. And they will want to listen to REAL Magic which is based on a true story. Be sure to invite your kids to this special episode of the podcast. They will thank you for it.

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The Healing Power Of Art Jan 31, 2023

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Alicia Londos is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook The Mermaid Who Found Her Home. In addition to celebrating her book, Alicia talks to us about the healing power of art. Alicia tells us that we might not realize is that art can tap into what's going on inside, something that you love, something that is bothering you, or something you want to change. Art can take us back in time. It can take us to a place we need to address and can help us dig deeper into what is really happening.

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Help Ringo Tame His Temper Jan 30, 2023

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Sarah Beliza Tucker returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Help Ringo Control His Temper. Joining us from her Catamaran anchored off the coast of Crooked Island in the Bahamas Sarah tells us this is the latest in her Adventures of Harry and Friends #CharacterEducation series. She also tells us that she plans on creating a new series based on her Ringo character. The Adventures of Harry & Friends grew from Sarah's award winning, 'Harry & Friends Black Belt Principles Character Education Program.' Martial arts schools from around the world have been applying and teaching these life skills to their youngest students from the ages of 3 to 8 years old, Since 1999. Sarah explains that Martial Arts Schools are famous for helping children develop confidence, discipline, respect and many other valuable life skills. Through this incredible book series you can access the same resources used by martial arts schools worldwide to teach character education to your child at home.

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The Inkwell Chronicles Jan 29, 2023

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J D Peabody is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #MiddleGrade #Fantasy #Novel The Inkwell Chronicles. J D tells us that is this novel we will siblings Everett and Bea. When their father goes missing after a mysterious train crash the siblings find a curious pen in their dad's belongings, and its magical ink begins to rewrite their once ordinary lives. J D also talks about the years journey he experienced writing the first of this new series.

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How The Dinosaurs Went Extinct Jan 28, 2023

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Ame Dyckman & Jenn Harney are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their super silly and hilarious #PictureBook How Dinosaurs Went Extinct, A Safety Guide. Based on this interview I wouldn't be surprised if the dinosaurs laughed themselves into extinction. This is one of the funniest interviews ever. Did you know that the Tyranesaurus Rex went extinct because he didn't change his underwear? Warning, be prepared to laugh a lot!

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Yoshi Sea Turtle Genuis Jan 27, 2023

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Author and World Record Endurance Swimmer Lynne Cox is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful new #Childrens #PictureBook Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius. Lynn tells us that this book will introduce us to Yoshi, a sea turtle, on her remarkable journey as she swims farther than any animal in recorded history--23,000 miles!--to return to the beach where she first hatched, to lay her own eggs. Inside every loggerhead turtle is genius: the ability to find their first home, no matter how far away. Follow one, from her birth on a beach in Australia...to her trip across an ocean filled with sharks and seahorses and much more...to her rescue from a net by a fisherman, who names her Yoshi...to her rehabilitation at an aquarium...to her record-breaking swim across the Indian Ocean to the beach on which she hatched, to lay her eggs. Lynne also tells us about her amazing swimming career.

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It's Great To Be Me! Jan 26, 2023

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Melissa Ahonen is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate "It's Great To Be Me!" Her collection of daily affirmations for kids. Melissa tells us that self-love, confidence, and belief in oneself can be a challenge. That is why she wrote It's Great to Be Me. She believes that everyone young and old needs to know it's the little things that make them special and that every day, it's great to be them. We are also joined by Parvati Markus who is celebrating her #Children's book: Isabella Castaspella

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Click here to visit Parvati's website - https://www.isabellacastaspella.com/

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