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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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Reading With Your Kids - A Flying Suitcase?

Jedlie's The Great Maritini is a delightful & fun tale that inspires kids to be brave and to help anyone in need. Get your bilingual edition at www.GreatMaritini.com Kimberly Hemmings is here to tell us about her wonderfully fun educational series Ace, Grace & the Flying Suitcase. We talk about the first book in the series that finds Ace & Grace traveling to Jamaica. Click here to find Kimberly's book on Amazon

May 12, 201822 min

Reading With Your Kids - Lily and Lucy

Jedlie's new book REAL Magic reminds kids that when we help someone feel loved we help them do amazing, magical things. Get your copy at www.realmagicstories.com Ed Ehlers is here to introduce us to his sweet picture book Lily and Lucy, An Easter Story. This is the true story of two dogs, Max & Tucker and how they helped rescue, foster and find a forever-home for two little abandoned puppies. Lily& Lucy. Click here to find Lily and Lucy on Amazon

May 10, 201825 min

Reading With Your Kids - First Class Fatherhood

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly program "We Choose Respect" inspires kids to stand up for anyone who is being hurt or left out. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com We love the mission of today's guest Alec Lace. Alec is the host of the First Class Fatherhood podcast. Alec is all about taking care of his family and being the best dad he can be. His brand new podcast that is all about inspiring men to be the best dads they can be. Click here to visit the First Class Fatherhood website

May 9, 201822 min

Reading With Your Kids - Day Dreaming Danny

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly program inspires kids to be kind, caring and respectful. A great way to kick off an anti bullying program at any school. Please visit www.jedlie.com Join us as we welcome Joseph Ruder to the podcast. Joseph is the author of Day Dreaming Danny and the Green Dragon. This is a fun interview about imagination and inspiration. Click here to find Day Dreaming Danny on Amazon

May 8, 201824 min

Reading With Your Kids - From Dark to Light

Jedlie's Totally Interactive school assembly inspires kids to be caring, kind and respectful. Fun & funny, kids love & respond to this great message. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com Get ready to be amazed. Our guest today is Isabella Murphy, the author of From Dark to Light. One thing that sets Isabella apart from other authors is the fact that she is 12 years old. Incredibly poised and insightful, I think you are going to love listening as Isabella tells us about Pumpker, a little boy pumpkin, who dreams of being adopted by a family to make them happy. Click here to find Isabella's book on Amazon

May 6, 201825 min

Reading With Your Kids - Counting Frogs

Jedlie's The Great Maritini has been named one of the top books that teach kids kindness. Click here to get your copy www.GreatMaritini.com I have such great memories of helping my kids learn how to count. Arin Wensley is here to share her great new book Counting Frogs. We just love this book, in fact we loved it so much we named it a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read. Click here to find Counting Frogs on Amazon

May 5, 201823 min

Reading With Your Kids - Parenting with a Punch

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly inspires kids to build inclusive, safe, bully free schools. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Our guest today is Amanda Houle, a parenting expert who wants to help moms and dads parent with a punch. No, we are not talking literal punches, Amanda is all about empowering parents with the skills they need to help their kids grow to be healthy, happy and respectful. Click here to visit Amanda's website

May 4, 201826 min

Reading With Your Kids - A Pet To Crow About

Jedlie's Internationally Acclaimed school assembly program inspires kids to be caring, kind and respectful. Please visit www.jedlie.com for more information This episode of the reading With Your Kids Podcast is all about family, friendship and love. Neighbors Pat Martin and Dorothy Lasky came together to share this wonderful story about Hoppy, a crow who adopted a family. Click this link to Hop on over to Pat and Dot's Amazon Page

May 3, 201824 min

Reading With Your Kids - Great Middle Grade Reads

Jedlie's new book "REAL Magic!!!" reminds kids that when we help someone feel loved we help them do amazing, magical things. Please visit www.RealMagicStories.com to get your copy. Looking for a great book for your 8 to 12 year old? Great conversation today with author Leslea Wahl. Leslea is the author of The Perfect Blindside. She is here today to tell us some of her favorite middle grade reads. Click here to find Leslea's books on Amazon

May 1, 201824 min

Reading With Your Kids - Charlie on the MTA Did He Ever Return

From Boston to San Juan, everyone loves Jedlie's totally interactive magic circus. To learn how to bring this show to your community please visit www.jedlie.com Anyone who has grown up or spent anytime in Boston has heard the song Charlie on the MTA. But do you know the fascinating history behind this song? Julia O'Brien Merrill takes us on a fascinating ride 'neath the streets of Boston & back into history. Click here to find Charlie on the MTA Did He Ever Return on Amazon

Apr 29, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - How The Finch Got His Colors

Jedlie's award winning book The Great Maritini teaches kids that the greatest trick of all is transforming feelings of caring into action to help someone in need. Get your copy at www.GreatMaritini.com Author and teacher Annemarie Guertin joins us to talk about her spectacularly beautiful book "How the Finch Got His Colors." This is based on a Belgian folktale and teaches kids the value of patience and the beauty of all creatures. Click here to find Annemarie's book on Amazon

Apr 28, 201828 min

Reading With Your Kids - Papa Has Alzheimer's

Jedlie's new book REAL Magic reminds kids that when we help someone feel loved we help them do amazing, magical things. Get your autographed copy at www.RealMagicStories.com This is a very powerful episode. Our guest is Cat Blount, author of A Card to Remember, Mia's Papa Has Alzheimer's. This touching book is a wonderful resource for any family who are being touched by a degenerative neurological disease. Click here to visit Cat's Amazon page

Apr 26, 201827 min

Reading With Your Kids - The Love of the Irish

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly inspires kids to be kid, respectful and caring. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Our guest today is author Jaimie Hope. She joins us to talk about her book The Love of the Irish, Why We Celebrate St Patrick's Day In America. We also get into an indepth discussion about her series "The Adventures of Baby Jaimie" that share what it was like growing up with physical challenges. Click here to visit Jaimie's Amazon page

Apr 24, 201827 min

Reading With Your Kids - Story Monsters

Jedlie's first book The Great Maritini is Story Monsters Approved and teaches kids to be kind. Get your copy at www.GreatMaritini.com Our guest today is Cristy Bertini, editor in chief of Story Monsters Ink magazine, The Literary Resource for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents. Cristy gives us a look at what is new at Story Monsters Ink, their great book award programs and their new collaboration with the SoCal chapter of reading Is Fundamental. Click here to visit the Story Monsters Ink website

Apr 23, 201827 min

Reading With Your Kids - What Every Child Should Know About God

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly We Choose Respect inspires students to build safe, caring, bully free schools. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com Our guest today is Christian recording artist Annie Dupre. from the Annie Moses Band. Her new project, What Every Child Should Know About God, is filled with catchy and classy songs that will have your child singing and dancing to the beautiful, positive message about God's love. Click here to visit Annie's web site

Apr 22, 201827 min

Reading With Your Kids - Ziggy & Tiggy

Be sure to check out Jedlie's new book "REAL Magic!" A great way to teach kids to be kind and caring. Get your copy today at www.RealMagicStories.com Today we introduce you to Briana Borgella. Briana's debut book is Ziggy and Tiggy. This is a delightful book about friendship and teamwork. Click here to find Briana's book on Amazon

Apr 21, 201819 min

Reading With Your Kids - Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly We Choose respect inspires kids to be brave and to help anyone in need. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Get ready for one fun and wild ride. Stephanie Burgis tells us about her fantastically wonderful middle grade book Dragon with a Chocolate Heart. You will love this tale about a brave girl and a deliciously fun dragon. Click here to find Stephanie's books on Amazon

Apr 19, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - REAL Magic

Jedlie's new book "REAL Magic!" teaches kids that when we help someone feel loved we help them do amazing, magical things. Get your copy today at amazon by clicking here. The tables are turned as Jennifer Milius, author of the Einstein and Moo series, takes over the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to interview Jedlie about his career performing magic and his new book REAL Magic Click here to visit Jennifer's website

Apr 17, 201824 min

Reading With Your Kids - What's An Otter Mother To Do?

Jedlie's New Picture Book "REAL Magic!" is now available. Please visit www.RealMagicStories.com for more information We are joined today by author Alissa McClure, who is also known as Ali McJoy. You are going to love her amazingly joyful energy as she tells us about her wonderful character Oggie the Otter who only wants to eat orange food. What is an Otter Mother to do? Click here to find Alissa's book on Amazon

Apr 15, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - Noah Zarkadinkydo

"Real Magic" is the great new book from Jedlie that reminds us that when we help someone feel loved we help them do amazing, magical things. Join us for a free performance of Jedlie's Magic Circus at the East Boston Branch library, April 17. For more information please visit www.RealMagicStories.com Does your kid love anaimals? You and your kids are going to love Karla Butler and her wonderful book Noah Zarkadinkydoo. Noah is a little guy who loves the zoo. He loves to learn about animals and would like to share it all with you! Click here to find Noah Zarkadinkydo on Amazon

Apr 14, 201827 min

Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read

Jedlie's We Choose Respect School Assembly inspires students to be kind, caring and respectful. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com In this episode we celebrate the naming of Dennis Knapp's book Alfred's Dragon for having been named a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read! This is a fun book that helps history come alive for kids, a book you should consider adding to your family library. To be a guest on the podcast please visit www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Apr 13, 20186 min

Reading With Your Kids - Inspiring Our Kids

Help us celebrate the release of Jedlie's new book "REAL Magic!" Join us for a free performance of Jedlie's Magic Circus at the East Boston Branch Library, April 17 at 2 PM. For more information please visit www.RealMagicStories.com Jennifer Milius is back to help us inspire our kids. Jennifer is the author of the Einstein & Moo series. She is also a motivational speaker, and a career and leadership coach. She shares some great advice that can benefit all families. Click here to find Jennifer's books on Amazon

Apr 12, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - A Boy Named Jack

Join us for a free performance of Jedlie's Totally Interactive Magic Circus to celebrate the release of Jedlie's new book "REAL Magic!" It is happening on April 17 at the East Boston Branch Library. For more information please visit www.RealMagicStories.com Author Quay Roads loved growing up surrounded by nature. Her "A Boy Named Jack" is the first in a series of feel-good children's books based on growing up on a ranch in New Mexico. Jack and his family share adventures of every day life on the ranch. Click here to find A Boy Named Jack on Amazon

Apr 10, 201828 min

Reading With Your Kids - Pink Mink in a Sink

Join us for a free performance of Jedlie's Magic Circus to celebrate the release of REAL Magic. April 17, East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. For more information please visit www.RealMagicStories.com We have a rhyming good time as author & illustrator Aaron Parrott joins us to talk about his incredibly fun #kidlit Pink Mink in a Sink! Click here to find Pink Mink in a Sink on Amazon

Apr 8, 201825 min

Reading With Your Kids - Alfred's Dragon

Jedlie's new picture book "REAL Magic!" will be released during a special performance at the East Boston Brnach of the Boston Public Library on April 17. For more information please visit www.RealMagicStories.com Today we welcome Dennis Knapp, the Medieval Dude. Dennis is the author of the Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read Alfred's Dragon. This is a wonderful book that helps history come alive and answers the question, did Dragons exist? Click here to find Alfred's Dragon on Amazon Click here to visit The Medieval Dude's website

Apr 7, 201828 min

Reading With Your Kids - Squeaky & Stinky Mice

Jedlie's Totally Interactive School Assembly We Choose Respect inspires kids have empathy for others and to treat all people with respect. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com Your kdis are going to love reading Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse. You are going to love all of the great conversations about empathy, caring & kindness that can come out of reading this fun and thoughtful book by our guest Sarah Cash. Click here to find Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse on Amazon

Apr 5, 201826 min

Reading With Your Kids - Neurodiversity

Jedlie will be introducing his new picture book REAL Magic during a free performance at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library on April 17. For more information please visit www.realMagicStories.com This is a very important episode. Our guest today is Stacie Ramey, author & high school counselor. Our talk about her YA romance The Secrets We Bury veers into a discussion about neurodiversity and the Parkland FL shooting. Click here to find The Secrets We Bury on Amazon

Apr 3, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - Miss Match Your Socks!

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly program inspires kids to be caring, kind and respectful. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Our guest today is author and entrepreneur Melita Cyril. When asked what he thought of Melita's children's book Quinn's Socks Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada said "You should be proud of your efforts to write a creative book that inspires children across our country". If that is not enough to get your attention you will absolutely want to listen to hear Melita tell us about the unique sock company inspired by her book. Click here to visit Melita's web site

Apr 1, 201826 min

Reading With Your Kids - Ivy Locs Rocks

Join us to celebrate the release of Jedlie's new book REAL Magic. Special performance at the East Boston branch of the Boston Public Library, April 17 at 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.realmagicstories.com You are going to love Danielle Dunn and her professional problem solving third grader Ivy Locs. This is a fun episode about a super empowered character who uses her magnifying glass to see herself bigger than any problem she could face. Click here to visit Danielle's web site

Mar 31, 201828 min

Reading With Your Kids - Tree Soldier

The East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library is the place to be on April 17 as we celebrate the release of Jedlie's new book REAL Magic. For more information please visit www.realmagicstories.com Author Sarah M Flores introduces us to her wonderful picture book Tree Soldier. Tree Soldier is a charming rhyming story, with beautiful and glowing illustrations, that shows children that spending time with family is more meaningful than a big home overflowing with toys. Click here to find Tree Soldier on amazon

Mar 29, 201826 min

Reading With Your Kids - Four Girls & One Bathroom

Join us at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library on April 17 to celebrate the release of Jedlie's new book REAL Magic. For more information please visit www.RealMagicStories.com This is a really fun episode. We are joined by not one but 5 authors! Sisters Donna, Charity, Shannon & Faith had no idea that a Summer writing assignment their mom Patrice assigned them would turn into The Struggle series of middle grade books. We have a lot of fun finding out which of the girls loved and hated writing these stories! Click here to find Four Girls and One Bathroom on Amazon

Mar 27, 201828 min

Reading With Your Kids - Unbreakable

Be a part of our book release celebration. Join Jedlie for a special person at the East Boston branch of the Boston Public Library on April 17 to celebrate the release of his new book REAL Magic. For more info please visit www.RealMagicStories.com Happy birthday. To celebrate our host Jedlie's birthday we are sharing this very special episode starring recording artist Jennifer McGill. Jennifer is a former star of Disney's Mickey Mouse Club. After appearing with Justin, Britney & Cristina Jennifer's faced some life challenges. She shares with us the lessons she learned and tells us about her brand new recording project Unbreakable. Click here to find unbreakable on Amazon

Mar 26, 201832 min

Reading With Your Kids - Aaron's Dream

Jedlie's Totally Interactive School Assembly Inspires Kids To Make Their Dreams A Reality - To Learn More Please Visit www.jedlie.com Today we speak with author & illustrator Pamela C Rice. Pamela is the driving force behind Kid Shelf Books. Kid Shelf Books is Pamela's collection of wonderful, diverse books that inspire kids. Click here to find Pamela's books on Amazon

Mar 25, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - Mystery At The Nursing Home

Jedlie's New Children's Book REAL Magic Is Coming. Join Our Book Release Party at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library, April 17. For More Info Please Visit www.RealMagicStories.com Oh what a great episode. Our guest is author & illustrator Kevin Scott Collier. Kevin introduces us to his heartwarming mystery Danderdaul. When a new resident arrives at a run-down nursing home, tiger cat Danderdaul and her managerie of furry friends become curious. The lady appears to be able to care for herself and is filthy rich. She could live anywhere. Why here? The rescue animals uncover a mystery and place their lives in peril to rescue the helpless woman. Click here to find Danderdaul on Amazon

Mar 24, 201826 min

Reading With Your Kids - Wali's World Tour

Jedlie's Totally Interactive School Assembly Promotes Empathy & Understanding. To Learn More Please Visit www.jedlie.com I often say books have the power to take us around the World. And today's guest proves it. Farhan Khalid returns to the podcast to tell us all about his new book Wali's World Tour. A great way to talk to our kids about adventure, cultures and so much more. Click here to find Wali's World Tour on Amazon

Mar 22, 201827 min

Reading With Your Kids - Emotional Eating

Jedlie's Totally Interactive School Assembly inspires kids to make healthy choices. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com This is a very important episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Francie Healey, author of Eat To Beat Alzheimer's, is here to talk about emotional eating. this is an issue that touches every family in one way or another. Listen and learn how we can help our kids develop healthy relationships with food. Click here to find eat To Beat Alzheimers on Amazon

Mar 20, 201844 min

Reading With Your Kids - Princess Rain and the Dragon

Jedlie inspires kids to be brave, to stand up and help others. To find out more about this totally interactive school assembly please visit www.jedlie.com Today we are joined by life long friends who have teamed up to create a wonderful experience for families. Author Helena Yates & Illustrator Wendy Crouch are here to tell us about their wonderful series Princess Rain & the Dragon. They also tell us about the fantastic resources available on their web site. Click here to find Princess Rain and the Dragon on Amazon

Mar 18, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - Happy St Patrick's Day

Celebrate St patrick's Day by reading The Great Maritini by Jedlie. Get a free magic kit when you purchase the BiLingual edition of The Great Maritini exclusively at www.GreatMaritini.com One of our favorite guests is back in the house to help us celebrate St Patrick's Day. Leslea Wahl, author of the Perfect Blindside, is here to share her favorite Kidlit reads about St Patrick. Click here to find Leslea's The Perfect Blindside on Amazon

Mar 17, 201823 min

Reading With Your Kids - Bollywood Conections

Jedlie's We Choose Respect is an exciting, totally interactive experience that inspires kids to be caring, kind and respectful. Please visit www.jedlie.com to learn more. Today we welcome Bollywood star and director Jugal Hansraj. Jugal burst onto the Bollywood scene as a child star. As he transitioned into adult roles he also became an acclaimed director, and directed the first Disney animated film in India. he joins us today to talk about hsi fabulous middle grade book Cross Connections. Click here to find Cross Connections on Amazon

Mar 15, 201828 min

Reading With Your Kids - Be Brave, Be Strong

Jedlie's We Choose Respect inspires kids to have the strength & courage to stand up and help anyone in need. To learn how to bring this powerful school assembly to your community please visit www.jedlie.com Today's guest is author and illustrator trevor Carss. He is here to introduce us to his picture book Two Giraffes. Trevor tells us this is a love story for kids age 3 - 5 that encourages kids to be brave, be strong. Click here to find Two Giraffes on Amazon

Mar 13, 201826 min

Reading With Your Kids - Celebrating Our Friend JessLee

Jedlie's Totally Interactive School Assembly inspires kids to follow their dreams. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com We are so excited. One of our dear friends, recording star JessLee, has just been added to Team Blake on NBC's The Voice! JessLee was a regular guest on my We Choose Respect Parentcast. We are happy to replay her first visit to our studios, so you can fall in love with her and cheer her on to success on The Voice. Click here to find JessLee's Music on Amazon

Mar 12, 201825 min

Reading With Your Kids - We Don't Cry, We Try!

Jedlie's The Great Maritini teaches kids to learn from their mistakes and to always practice kindness. Get a free magic kit when you order the bilingual edition of The Great Maritini exclusively at www.GreatMaritini.com Densiha Alphonse is serving up some old school wisdom and encouragement in her wonderful We Don't Cry, We Try Series. Her message is simple, let's encourage our kids to get out of their comfort zone and learn new things. And when we fail, because we all fails, we pick ourselves up and try some more. Click here to find We Don't Cry We Try on Amazon

Mar 11, 201825 min

Reading With Your Kids - The New Kid

Jedlie's We Choose Respect school assembly inspires kids to be respectful and inclusive. Please visit www.jedlie.com to learn more. We all know that middle school is tough, but being the new kid at a middle school, that is the worse! Maureen Straker is here to talk about her book The New Kid that addresses these challenging issues. Please click here to find The New Kid on Amazon

Mar 10, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - Pharaoh's Arrow

Jedlie's We Choose Respect School Assembly inspires kids to be kind, caring and respectful. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Our guest today is George Neeb, author of Pharaoh's Arrow. Akia loves living in an oasis far from the Nile River with her father. But when she is faced with another family tragedy, Akia embarks on a plan of revenge that takes her to the ancient capital of Memphis and to meet Almighty Pharaoh. She quickly learns that vengeance isn't as easy as it may seem! Come visit Ancient Egypt through a tale told in rhyming couplets, authentic hieroglyphics and historic papyrus paintings come to life. Click here to find Pharaoh's Arrow on Amazon

Mar 8, 201827 min

Reading With Your Kids - Liddy's Day In The Country

Jedlie's School Assembly We Choose Respect inspires kids to be caring, kind and respectful. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Great conversation with best selling author Sarah Bowman. Sarah is here to talk about her wonderful kidlit Liddy's Day In The Country. Click here to find Liddy's Day In The Country on Amazon

Mar 6, 201823 min

Reading With Your Kids - A New Easter Tradition

Start a new tradition and culture of respect at your school. Jedlie's We Choose Respect inspires kids to be kind, caring and inclusive. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Today we have the pleasure to introduce you to two fantastic guests. Carolyn Keil is the host of an exciting new podcast called Beyond 6 Seconds. We will also introduce you to Kristen McCabe, author of Peek A Bunny An Easter Tradition. Click here to find Peek A Bunny on Amazon Click here to check out Beyond 6 Seconds

Mar 4, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - Tan for the Price of Uno

The Great Maritini is one of the top 7 books that teach kids kindness. Get a free magic kit when you purchase the bilingual edition exclusively at www.GreatMaritini.com Today we have two fabulous authors, Papa Bean and Michelle Rose. Papa Bean is the author of the Uno Tries New Food. Uno is a lovable pup who learns to take chances. Michelle Rose is the author of the thought provoking book I Am Tan. Click here to find I Am Tan on Amazon Click here to find the Uno Series on Amazon

Mar 3, 201826 min

Reading With Your Kids - A Pickle In The Post

Jedlie's amazing illusions help motivate kids to be kind, caring and respectful. To find out more about his acclaimed school assemblies please visit www.jedlie.com Hilarious episode of the Reading With your Kids Podcast. Author Scott stuart joins us from Melbourne, Australia to talk about his side splitting picture book A Pickle in the Post! Click here to find A Pickle in the Post on Amazon

Mar 1, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - Jorie & the Magic Stones

Jedlie's We Choose Respect inspires kids to stand together and build safe, caring, bully free schools. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Oh what a delightful converstion. A H Richardson tells us about her #MiddleGrade novel Jorie & the Magic Stones. Mystery, danger, friendship, action & dragons, this story has it all. Click here to find Jorie & the Magic Stones on Amazon

Feb 27, 201829 min

Reading With Your Kids - See, Hear, Do!

Every child has the right to go to a school where they feel safe. Award winning children's author Jedlie inspires kids to be respectful, caring and inclusive with his totally interactive school assemblies. Please visit www.jedlie.com for more information Our guest today is Stephanie Hohl. Stephanie is the author of a wonderful, inovative book that helps very young kids develop the foundational skills they need to become readers. You will love learning how much fun Stephanie's "whole body" approach to learning these skills will bring to your family. Click here to find Stephanie's See, Hear, Do on Amazon

Feb 25, 201825 min