Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Lauren Chaitoff is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate moving and feeling alive with our kids. She is the founder of Yogi Beans, and the author of 108 Awesome Yoga Poses For Kids. Lauren invites us all to go on a Yoga adventure! Lauren tells us we can wiggle and giggle our way through these amazing yoga poses that will help us all feel good! Inside this book, you'll find tons of playful yoga positions that will show you how moving your body can be fun. Let your imagination soar as you become a bouncing Frog, a magical Mermaid or a soaring Rocket Ship with these simple, silly stretches. Plus, learn how to slow your breathing and calm down when you're mad or sad with poses like Lion's Breath or Sun Breath. Click here to visit Lauren's website - https://yogibeans.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Best selling author Patrice Karst is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook The Invisible String Backpack. Patrice tells us this is a companion book to The Invisible String—which has sold 1.5 million copies to date— that offers a complete socio-emotional toolkit for back-to-school—and your whole life! In the story we meet Mila on her first day of school. But mixed with her excitement is worry. What if she can't find her classroom? What if no one likes her? What if she's too nervous to speak up? With a little advice from her brother, she learns that she has everything she needs right in her Invisible Backpack: an Invisible Microphone to help her find her voice, an Invisible Flashlight for when she's feeling lost, an Invisible Net to catch her if she falls, and much more. Her pack is bottomless! The Invisible String is the very first thing that she puts in her pack—and each time she uses it, it gets bigger and better. Click here to visit Patrice's website - https://patricekarst.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Popular comedy writer James Breakwell is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to bring us the story of a determined boy with big dreams who remains undeterred by all the naysayers! James tells us that in You Can't Be A Pterodactyl we meet Tommy, a young boy who knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows up. But when he announces that he plans to be a pterodactyl, it turns out he's surrounded by skeptics (because what would he eat? Where would he live? How would he make money?). What's a kid with a big dream to do? Well first of all, he's not about to give up. (And he has a lot of good answers!) And fortunately, Tommy also has a wonderfully open-minded dad who helps him find a way to fulfill his goal. Kids will be cheering for Tommy on his road to pterodactyldom in this funny, engaging story, all the way to its clever resolution. Click here to visit James' website - https://explodingunicorn.com/you-cant-be-a-pterodactyl/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Rishma Govani returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her powerful new #PictureBook The Stars That Shine For You. Rishma tells us that The Stars That Shine for You introduces the concept of death in a child-friendly way. It's a topic we need to get comfortable talking about-enhancing not only our own grief literacy, but also raising the next generation to be fluent in the language of love, loss, and hope. Many cultures around the world share stories, have end-of-life celebrations, and believe in the soul and afterlife. Traditions vary from country to country, faith to faith, but what remains universal among all of humanity is the stars above us. The light in the sky unites all our nations bonded together in grief and hope, on this earth and beyond. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Lauren Leary is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Harper Is Going On Vacation. Lauren tells us Harper is Going on Vacation is the first book in an anticipated series of twelve stories, catering to all audience levels with many benefits. Early readers are engaged in learning, parents are supplied with five comprehension questions to ask and teachers are building literary competence with additional curriculum alignment. Children, educators and parents will enjoy the stories and find them fun and helpful! This book was created to help support literary skills and assist children in becoming stronger readers while immersing themselves in a vibrantly engaging and richly illustrated story. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

MJ Palma is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Day Switch. MJ, who has a day job as a high school study hall monitor, tells us how she was inspired to write Day Switch and how she feels this classic switch-a-roo story can help you and your kids discover some truths about yourselves. She also reveals that her fourth period study hall students were her biggest supporters, despite not dedicating the book to them. Click here to visit MJ's website - https://www.mjpalmawriter.org/books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

GeorgeAnne Irvine is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Teaching Tornero, The True Story Of A Sloth Superstar and the other books in her amazing #ChildrensBook Series. GeorgeAnne is the Director of Publishing at the San Diego Zoo. She is also the author of many childrens books that inspire kids to fall in love with nature. GeorgeAnne tells us that when Tornero the two-toed sloth was born at the San Diego Zoo, his wildlife care team knew his life would be special. Tornero would grow up to be a wildlife ambassador, just like his mother, Xena. Wildlife ambassadors have a special job: they help teach people about the species and inspire people to care about animals and nature. We have a super conversation about GeorgeAnne's books, how zoos have changed and are leading the way in the preservation of animals. Click here to visit the San Diego Zoo Website - https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Darshana Khiani is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook I Am An American. Darshana is an author, engineer, and advocate for South Asian children's literature. She is infinitely curious about the world and enjoys sharing her findings with young readers. If she can make a child laugh even better. Her latest #ChildrensBook I Am An American is a breathtaking, eye-opening look at the patchwork of cultures that make up the United States and the many ways we define what it means to be an American. Click here to visit Darshana's website - https://darshanakhiani.com/books/im-an-american/ Click here to visit our webiste - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Maria Dismondy is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast because she is committed to helping the next generation of readers fall in love with reading. Maria Dismondy started out in the classroom years ago before writing ten #childrensbooks books. She loved getting powerful messages into the world through realistic fiction, so much so that she began Cardinal Rule Press in 2015. A million copies sold and counting, these books loved worldwide continue to share timeless messages with modern diversity. She shares some great ways we can help all kids gain access to books and learn to read. Click here to visit the Cardinal Rule Press website - https://cardinalrulepress.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Brooke Young is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the amazing work being done by the dedicated crew of volunteers at Hindi's Library. This amazing non profit organization is making a huge difference in the literacy lives of hundreds of thousands of kids around the World. Brooke is especially excited to tell us about their Females Of Fiction Award. This program recognizes outstanding female authors and illustrators of children's books and strives to empower and support women who are building their literary portfolio and creating stories containing powerful messages of inspiration. Winners receive a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card, various promotional opportunities on the organization's social media networks and more! All books collected from Females of Fiction Award submissions are donated to our recipients after being reviewed for the Award, and all submission fees are utilized to continue the organization's mission. Click here to learn more about this exciting award program - https://www.hindislibraries.org/femalesoffiction Click here to visit the Hindi's Library website - https://www.hindislibraries.org/our-story Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jim and Brad Tonner are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their beautiful #Childrens #PictureBook The Journey, Life Lessons with Diane the Turtle. This is an absolutely delightful conversation with the owners of a New Hampshire Toy Store that is known as the Oasis Of Nice. The toy store is the home of the real life Diane the Turtle, and she has delighted visitors to the Lakes region of NH for years. Listen to discover more about the twins magical store and truely delightful books. Click here to visit Jim and Brad's website - https://twindesignsgiftshop.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jade Adia is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Novel There Goes The Neighborhood. Jade writes stories about gentrification and Black Teen joy. She tells Jordan Sahley that her new novel is a raised fist against the destructive forces of gentrification and a love letter to communities of color everywhere. The book tells a darkly hilarious story of three best friends willing to do whatever it takes to stay together. It is a story all too many communities are struggling against today. Click here to visit Jade's website - https://www.jadeadia.com/about-me Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

AwardWinning author Kim Johnson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Novel Invisible Son. Kim tells us this is a thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love. Life can change in an instant. When you're wrongfully accused of a crime. When a virus shuts everything down. When the girl you love moves on. Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn't feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre's suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn't commit even taint his friendships. It's as if his whole life has been erased. This is a powerful conversation you do not want to miss. Click here to visit Kim's website - https://www.kcjohnsonwrites.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Our Dean of All Things #STEM & #STEAM, Jennifer Swanson returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Space Care. Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating photo-illustrated look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we've learned about the human body through space exploration. Questions from real kids and answers form from astronauts, along with photos from NASA, combine for an out-of-this-world exploration of health. Click here to visit Jennifer's website - https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/spacecare-a-kids-guide-to-surviving-space/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Mark David Oullen is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #Fantasy #Novel The Oasis King. Mark tells us this novel introduces us to Dylan, Jack, and Tripp, three friends who are looking for adventure, but when they find an entryway into a magical land, plagued by the malevolent Stranger, the cost of their new, exciting journey might prove to be too much. The Oasis King is the first in a series of an action-adventure tales for younger readers who seek new lands, heart-racing challenges, and unexpected twists. Click here to visit Mark's website - https://theoasisking.com/about-the-book/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Kayla Starr King Scott is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #Inspirational #ChildrensBook Imagine Me: The ABC's of Inspirational Quotes for Black Girls. Kayla tells us that each word, sentence, vision, and dream all starts with the same foundation- A letter. She invites us to take a journey from A-Z and be inspired by just a few of the black women who have paved the way for the next generation to be anything that their dreams desire. Kayla says this book is a short guide for young ladies to use as an opening to all of life's possibilities. Click here to visit Kayla's website - https://www.kaylastarr.org/imagineme Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Erin Stewart returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #Novel The Words We Keep. Erin tells our co-host Jordan Sahley that this is a beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of art. The book asks how do you keep everything together when you're quietly falling apart? If you ever feel overwhelmed or struggle with anxiety and depression, or know someone who has, this novel is for you. Because talking about mental health is a conversation we all can share. Click here to visit Erin's website - https://erinstewartbooks.com/library/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Carrie Tillotson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook B Is For Bananas. Carries tells Jedlie and Madison D'Aires that A is for Awake . . . but B is for Bedtime. When the narrator of this alphabet book tries to make it a bedtime book, Banana objects. Bedtime is BORING! And Banana is the star of this book, so it should really be called B Is for Bananas instead. It shouldn't be about bedtime at all. This is a journey through all the letters of the alphabet about a banana who is NOT ready to go to bed. Click here to visit Carrie's website - https://carrietillotson.com/books/b-is-for-bananas/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dorena Williamson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful new #PictureBook I Know Who I Am. Dorena tells us that this is an uplifting picture book that reminds children all over the world of God's love for them—affirming their standing in His kingdom and reinforcing their God-given identity.She invites yo to join children from Haiti, India, Korea, Rwanda, Spain, New Zealand, and many more countries as they each declare God's truth about their identities. Each page is a joyful exploration of how God has uniquely made every child to reveal His glory, but also serves as a beautiful reminder for kids about who they are—and, most important, whom they belong to. Click here to visit Dorena's website - https://dorenawilliamson.com/books/i-know-who-i-am/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jacob Eckeberger is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new #ChildrensBook Bad Dad Moves. Jacob tells us Dads have a way of doing things that are both endearing and embarrassing to their children. His book captures a bit of that magical combination between a child and her Dad every time he dances. His moves come out wherever there's music-around the house, in an elevator, the grocery store, and especially when there's an audience of other children and parents. But there's one way to fight those bad Dad moves, and it'll end with you both giggling as you make up your own dance moves together. Click here to visit Jacob's website - https://www.baddadmoves.net/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Helena Ku Rhee returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Sora's Seashells. Helena tells us this is book tells an uplifting intergenerational story of kindness and confidence, loss and remembrance, with resonance for any child who feels other-than. "Sora means 'seashell' in Korean," her mother said. "Halmoni always said finding a perfect shell is like receiving a wonderful gift. That's why she suggested we name you Sora." Every summer, when Sora's Halmoni, or grandmother, visits from South Korea, the two of them take the bus to the beach to search for seashells. While Sora likes to take all of them back with her, Halmoni always leaves the prettiest shell for someone else to find and treasure. As summer turns to fall, Halmoni returns home and Sora starts kindergarten, where some of the kids tease her about her "weird" name. One day, Sora's parents receive a sad call about her grandmother, and Sora feels more lost than ever about who she is and how she fits in. But when her parents reveal the origin of her name, Sora channels a newfound pride and, inspired by Halmoni, combats her peers' hurtful comments by sharing her shells with everyone in her class. Click here to visit Helena's website - https://helenakrhee.com/books/soras-seashells/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Illustrator Bonnie Lui is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook My Little Thief. Bonnie tells Jordan Sahley that My Little Thief, written by Augusten Burroughs is an unforgettable story of friendship between a curious girl with a rich imagination and a winged thief with a very big heart. Chloe loves many things—bugs, the dark, and especially broken or forgotten objects. But she doesn't seem to care for birds. When a mischievous crow appears in her backyard, Chloe steps out of her comfort zone and offers the curious creature a bite of her lunch. In return, Crow brings Chloe a beautiful button. Inspired by a true account of an unexpected friendship between a young girl and a crow, this thoughtful story explores misunderstandings and the value of everyday treasures. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Chaya Bluma Gadenyan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #ChildrensBook Getting Ready For Shabbat, Let's Make Soup. Chaya tells us that in the story we see a grandmother and grandson preparing soup for the Shabbat meal. Clear explanations of the observance of Shabbat are included. She also shares the recipe for my favorite Shabbat soup combining traditional Ashkenazi flavors with the richness of Persian Ghormeh Sabzi. Joining us for the conversation is cohost Madison D'Aires Click here to visit Chaya's website - https://chayablumagadenyan.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

#NYTimes #BestSelling Author Todd Parr is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the upcoming release of his latest #ChildrensBook The Monster Mac And Cheese Party. Todd is inviting everyone to the funkiest, most unforgettable potluck on the block.We all know kids love macaroni and cheese. But who knew monsters do too? In this story, the monsters hold a mac and cheese party (no humans allowed) and share all their creepy twists on this favorite food. What do zombies like? Mac and cheese with eyeballs! How do sea monsters eat their mac and cheese? In the bathtub, of course! The party is going fine until the monsters are surprised by the unexpected arrival of HUMANS at their party. Todd also shares about the people who have inspired him in his writing career. Click here to visit Todd's website - https://www.toddparr.com/titles/todd-parr/the-monster-mac-and-cheese-party/9780316376426/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Srividhya Venkat is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Girls On Wheels. Srividhya tells us this book was inspired by the skateboarding revolution in India, The story follows three friends who support one another through the ups and downs of learning to skateboard. Anila is on her way to her favorite place: the skate park. She longs to glide on her board and feel the thrill of catching air. But when she arrives, the ramp looks like a concrete sea monster! Fear creeps in, making her once-broken arm ache. But Sana's smile and Damini's laugh wrap Anila in courage. Her friends remind her that in skateboarding, sometimes you fall—but sometimes you fly! Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jordan Sahley welcomes Helena Fox to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Helena's #Novel The Quiet And The Loud. Helena is an author, poet and writing mentor, living by the ocean on Dharawal Country in Wollongong, Australia. She mentors young writers and runs writing workshops to support mental health. Helena's debut novel, How It Feels to Float, won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Young Adult Literature and the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Writing for Young Adults in Australia, and was a Kirkus Best Book of the Year and Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year in the U.S. Her second novel, The Quiet and the Loud is out now, Helena's poetry has been published in the Admissions—Voices Within Mental Health anthology and with Red Room Poetry. Click here to visit Helena's website - https://helenafoxauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Mary Oemig is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her innvoative learning tool Boom Cards. Mary created this platform with her husband to help teachers and parents help students reach their full potential. Boom Cards transform the classroom into an interactive, gamified learning experience with data to track progress and identify learning gaps. Click here to visit the Boom Learning website - https://info.boomlearning.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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 Click here to visit Kaija's website - https://kaijalangley.com/#books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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 Click here to visit Megan's website - https://meganalms.com/books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. Click here to visit Cat's website - https://mikasquest.com/about/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

#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 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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.. Click here to visit Rick's website - https://rickriordan.com/about/ Click here to visit Mark's website - https://www.markoshiro.com/about/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. Click Here To Visit Jill's Website - https://www.jillesbaum.com/ Click Here To Visit Our Website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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 Click here to visit the LOL101 website - https://lol101book.chroniclebooks.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. Click here to visit K M's website - https://www.kmwaldvogel.com/books Click here to visit Douglas' website - https://jasper-n-friends.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. Click here to visit Katie's website - https://allingoodpunbooks.com/about-1 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. Click here to visit Carol's website - https://carolgordonekster.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Christine Babinec is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Want A Hug. Christine is a licensed professional counselor currently practicing in Portland, OR, Her work is rooted in social justice, and Chris has devoted her career to working with survivors of trauma and abuse. Chris tells us it's never too early to teach children about the necessity of boundaries and the power of consent. Want a Hug? is a book about communication, understanding, mutuality, listening, and love. Far from a didactic lecture, this joyful picture book affirms that developing consent skills is a natural, positive, fun, and affirming experience. This book will help kids learn that it's okay to say no and, perhaps more importantly, it's okay to say yes. The power is in the choice. Click here to visit Christine's website - https://christinebabineclpc.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Francesco Sedita is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new #Childrens #PictureBook This Is The First Book I Will Read To You. Do you remember the first book you read to your kids?Maybe, maybe not. But Jedlie and Francesco are willing to bet you remember the feelings you had as you and your baby were transported to the soothing world of their story, sharing the special love of reading together for the first time. Click here to visit Francesco's website - https://www.francescosedita.com/books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Victoria Smith returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook Tuxedo Baby And His Annoying Cousins. Victoria tells us that Tuxedo Baby is dreading spending time with his cousins because it always ends in trouble. Meet Junction, Nimitz, and Cruz, Tux's cousins from Chile. Tuxedo Baby tries hard to do what's right but gets pulled by his annoying cousins in the wrong direction. Then trouble follows him… This is a picture book for ages 5 -8 who will recognize the differences between right and wrong and the consequences that can happen because of the choices you make. Click here to visit Victoria's website - https://familyzooproductions.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Nancy Rose is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her adorable new #BoardBook Oakley The Squirrel, Camping 1, 2, 3. Nancy tells us this is a counting book like no other, featuring real phots of real squirrels! Kids will love learning their numbers with Oakley the Squirrel in this charming counting book featuring Oakley and friends on a camping trip. Oakley helps readers learn to count as he experiences the fun of a camping trip. Every page features photos of real squirrels! Nancy lures squirrels into her photo frame using strategically placed peanuts, so they appear in squirrel-sized sets that replicate human life, complete with tents, s'mores, campfires, and more. It's irresistible! Click here to visit Nancy's website - https://www.secretlifeofsquirrels.com/#Photos Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Mark Angelo is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new #ChildrensBook Can We Play Baseball Mr DeMille? Mark has been a baseball fan since he was a little boy! He is also a globally renowned river conservationist and the founder of World Rivers Day, now celebrated by millions of people in over one hundred countries. Among his many accolades, Mark is a recipient of the Order of Canada, the country's highest honor. Mark has been a long-time advocate for outdoor spaces for all to enjoy. Can We Play Baseball, Mr. DeMille?, about a young boy's search for a place to play ball, recounts an actual experience he had as a child with the legendary Hollywood icon. Click here to visit Mark's website - https://www.canweplaybaseballmrdemille.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jake Wheeler is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #GraphicNovel The Gullfather, Birdsy Seagull. Jake tells us this is The Sopranos for 7-year-olds. A misfit mafia of seagulls try to stay the top birds in Shoretown despite their many blunders and bonehead decisions. The Gullfather, Birdsy Seagull, rules the roost with a fistful of feathers. And with a little help, but not much, from his ragtag crew-the salty-mouthed Joey "One-Wing," the handsome slacker Vinny, the glamorous and dangerous Birdabella, and Birdsy's well-fed enforcer, Quack Quack. The Gullfather is filled with absurdity, action, silliness and adventure-and characters young readers can't get enough of. Central to the story, however, is the heart of an oddball family, all brought to life in a dynamic, arresting visual graphic novel format. The book will appeal to readers of Bad Guys, Last Kids On Earth and Dogman. Click here to visit Jake's website - http://www.jakewheeler.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Celebrated #Author and #RecordingArtist Andrew Peterson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the release of the #Paperback version of his Wingfeather Saga. Andrew tells us this is a series of four fantasy-adventure novels about the three Igiby children, Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli. They live in a world called Aerwiar, which is exactly like our world–except they don't have electricity or gunpowder, and there are all sorts of creepy animals, like sea dragons and toothy cows. Janner, the eldest, is about to discover that the ordinary little town where they live is anything but ordinary. In fact, he and his family are at the center of a great mystery that will change their lives forever. Andrew also talks about how storytelling through song differs from novels. Click here to visit Andrew's website - https://www.andrew-peterson.com/the-wingfeather-saga Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Victoria J Coe is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate two Fenway series. Victoria tells us the World was first introduced to Fenway in the Fenway and Hattie Middle Grade series. She is delighted that younger kids can now enjoy Fenway's antics through her Make Way For Fenway Chapter book series. Victoria also tells us how thrilling it was to have her book named a Global Read Aloud and why she named the hero of her series after Boston's world famous baseball stadium. Click here to visit Victoria's website - https://www.victoriajcoe.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

#Author Becky Scharnhorst and #Illustrator Jaclyn Sinquett are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #PictureBook How To Get Your Octopus To School. Our guests tells us that this is a humorous back-to-school picture book that shows readers how to safely deliver their shy octopus to his first day of school, thwarting his camouflage, ink, and all eight tentacles along the way. The team also talk about the experience of working together for the first time and share great advice for all #AspiringAuthors and Illustrators Click here to visit Becky's website – https://beckyscharnhorst.com/ Click here to visit Jaclyn's website – https://www.jaclynsinquett.com/ Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com

NYTimes #BestSelling Author Kelly DiPucchio is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook Becoming Charley. Kelly tells us Becoming Charley is a modern-day take on The Very Hungry Caterpillar that celebrates staying true to oneself. Everyone is trying to teach Charley the right way to become a butterfly: Eat your milkweed! Think black! Think orange! But Charley's busy admiring the many beautiful things in the world. Like the swaying trees, and the tall mountains, and the turquoise sea. . . . Is there really a "right" way for Charley to become a butterfly? Young readers will see themselves in Charley--a little caterpillar with an emerging identity--in this dazzling picture book that beautifully explores the nature of self-love. Click here to visit Kelly's website - http://www.kellydipucchio.com/about.html Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Steven Joseph returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his hilarious new #Childrens #PictureBook Snoodles in Space: A Snoodle, the Zoodle Kidoodles, and One Happy Schmoodle. In this fabulously funny follow up to his first snoodle book we learn that the Zoodle Kidoodles from the planet Zoodle abduct Norman Noodle and Sally Stroodle, the Zoodle Kidoodles threaten to take all of Earth's noodles— unless they perform the necessary brain operation on their grand leader, Cloodle the Grand Roodle, and fix their spaceship's failing engines. The one problem? Norman Noodle and Sally Stroodle are simple bakers. Sour Croodleman's Prickly Peppered Purple Propulsion Powered Pickle invention is their only hope, but will he unite with Herbie Snoodleman to save the planet? The answer is here, in this Wackadoodle Tale from Outer Space! Click here to visit Steven's website - https://www.stevenjosephauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Yobe Qiu returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Yobe is the author of many books, including her latest, I Am A Bold, Asian Boy, that celebrate the beauty and diversity of Asian Culture. She shares with us some wonderful ways we can use #Childrensbooks to make awareness months more meaningful for our kids. Click here to visit Yobe's website - https://www.byyobeqiu.com/abouttheauthoryobeqiu Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Katrina Moore is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook Hope Is A Hop. Katrina tells us that when her main character Eva's hopes for a cheerful flower garden are dashed by a rascally—and hungry! —rabbit, she sinks into despair. But it's from this new vantage point that she discovers something surprising and wonderful about her four-legged-nemesis that reminds Eva of her own growing family and inspires her to try again. Click here to visit Katrina's website - https://www.katrinamoorebooks.com/hope-is-a-hop.html Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com