Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Jedlie's We Choose Respect School Assembly inspires kids to see the humanity in everyone they meet and always be respectful. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Our guest today is Wendy White. She is the author of one of our Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Reads Rat's Musical Band. This is a sweet story that reminds kids to find the beauty in everyone. Wendy also tells us about her innovative toy Mood Stars. Click here to visit Wendy's Web Site

Jedlie's school assembly program inspires kids of all ages to make healthy choices, to say yes to reading, exercise and respect. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com Today we welcome Christopher Robbins, the CEO and driving force behind Familius Publishing. This is a fascinating conversation not only about the Familius mission & catalog but also about the business of children's literature. Christopher offers great advice for independent author/publishers. Click here to visit the Familius web site

Jedlie's award winning children's book The Great Maritini inspires kids to turn caring into action to help others. Get your copy at www.GreatMaritini.com Today we welcome Lisa Gutierrez & Lisa Levesque. They are the authors of Zoebug's Traveling Dad. Zoe Bug's dad travels for work. She loves getting the postcards he sends. Zoe Bug's imagination dreams up wild pictures of his adventures. Help Zoe Bug count down the days until her dad comes home! Click here to find Zoebug's Traveling Dad on Amazon

Jedlie's school assembly program We Choose Respect inspires kids of all ages to stand up & help anyone in need. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Today we welcome illustrator & author extraordinaire Scott Magoon. Scott has illustrated dozens of wonderful kids' books. He is here today to speak about his latest work, Resue & Jessica, A Life Changing Friendship, a book based on the life of Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jessica Kensky & Patrick Downes. Click here to find Scott's books on Amazon

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly We Choose Respect helps kids understand how to use the internet safely and respectfully. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com This is a fascinating episode of the podcast starring Kathleen Van Geete. Kathleen is a British illustrator and graphic designer living in the heart of the Schwarzwald, Germany. We have a great conversation about comics, and how we can make the internet fun for kids. Click here to visit Kathleen's web site

Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly We Choose Respect inspires kids to be caring, kind and respectful. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com Our guest today is Marla Huemer, the author of Andrew the Blue Eared Puppy. Marla created this book with her daughter and illustrator Natasha Huemer. The book is overcoming fear and friendship. Click here to find Andrew the Blue Eared Puppy on Amazon

Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program inspires kids to build safe caring schools. Great support for your No Place For Hate program. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com Debut picture book author Derek Heinz joins us from the Seattle area to tell us about his book Together. In this charming story, the father-child bond is celebrated through outdoor adventures and a shared love of humanity. Click here to find Together on Amazon

Jedlie's wonderful picture book "The Great Maritini!" has been called one of the top seven books that teach kids kindness. To get your autographed copy please visit www.GreatMaritini.com Super fun episode taking us from Ontario, Canada to Calcutta, India. Illustrator / author Sangamitra Dasgupta tells us about some of the many books she has written & illustrated. Brian Murchie also joins us to talk about his first book Zachary and the Planes of Hyland. Click here to visit Sanghamitra's page Click here to find Brian's page

Jedlie's Picture Book "Real Magic!" reminds kids that when we help someone feel loved we help them do amazing, magical things. To get your autographed copy please visit www.realmagicstories.com Keith Bosco is an author, musician, songwriter, husband and father of four. Through years of songwriting and performing Keith began to hone his knack for storytelling. Continually adding to his collection of stories and songs, The Sloppy Okapi is only one of many tales Keith has for the public to enjoy. Click here to visit Keith's web site

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly is the perfect way to kick off your school's anti-bullying campaign. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com We love Wendy McCloud MacKnight. One of our favorite guests returns to introduce us to her just released new book The Frame Up. Filled with shady characters, devious plots, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists. Get a free audio book of Wendy's The Frame Up by visiting www.audibletrial.com/reading

Jedlie's School Assembly program We Choose Respect inspires kids to be caring, kind and respectful For more information please visit www.jedlie.com This is a fun & powerful episode of the podcast. Onicak Daniel is here to talk about her wonderful new children's Book The Holiday Boys. Onicka also talks about unhealthy & dangerous relationships and how people can get help to be safe. We also meet 11 year old Misha Zakharov from The Netherlands who tells us about his favorite books to read. Click here to find The Holiday Boys on Amazon

Looking to build a bully free learning environment for your kids? Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly inspires kids to be caring, kind and respectful. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Coming to us from new Zealand, Angie Belcher tells us about her fun read aloud book The Farm Yard Idol. When the farm animals see the sign "Searching for a Farm Yard Idol" they begin to recognize the individual talents they have, but not all of the judges are impressed. Click here to find The Farmyard Idol on Amazon

Jedlie's Totally Interactive School Assembly inspires kids to build bully free schools. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Nayera Salam tells us about her Picture Book Woodland Fairies - Helping and Having Fun. In this rhyming fantasy, the four nature lovers don't end their day of fun until they help their family. From beginning to end, children and adults will be intrigued by the book's message; Connect with nature and its beautiful creatures! Click here to find Woodland Fairies on Amazon

Jedlie's We Choose Respect School Assembly inspires kids to be caring, kind and to build bully free schools. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com If you love horses you do not want to miss this episode. Rae Rankin, author of Cowgirl Lessons, visits the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Cowgirl Lessons is a charming story of a girl's devotion to her horse. Inspired by a true story. Click here to find Cowgirl Lessons on Amazon

Jedlie loves to dance, but what he loves to do more than anything else is inspire kids to be kind and caring. Check out his totally interactive school assembly at www.jedlie.com Hey everyone, get out your platform shoes and bell bottomed pants as we welcome Lori Kristen Kelly to the show. Lori has written a delightful kids' book called Disco Lance Loves To Dance. Disco Lance is funky disco donkey duck who loves to dance the Funk-A-Duck everywhere he goes. Just try and say that without laughing! Click here to get your copy of Disco Lance

Jedlie's school assemblies inspires kids to be kind and respectful through illusions and storytelling. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com One of our favorite guests Deepa Agarwal returns to tell us about her new anthology Sacked, Folk Tales You Can Carry Around. This is a charming collection of folktales that has humor, fantasy and adventure in equal measure. Click here to find Deepa's Amazon page

"The Great Maritini!", the award winning picture book from Jedlie, inspires kids to turn caring into action. Get your autographed copy at www.GreatMaritini.com Our guests is Elizabeth Gerlach, a triplet mom, fundraiser, marketer, and most recently children's book author with her first book "Ben's Adventures: Beach Day". Ben's Adventures is inspired by her late son Benjamin who had significant needs. She wanted to show that despite medical or physical differences, all kids can play and dream. Click here to find Ben's Adventures on Amazon

Jedlie's school assembly programs use magic, original music and comedy to inspire kids to be kind, caring and respectful. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com Today we meet Rachel Elizabeth Cole. She is the authorof the hilarious "The Rabbit Ate..." middle grade series. Her latest in the series, "The Rabbit Ate My Hall Pass" is now available. Click here to find The Rabbit Ate series on Amazon

Jedlie's Totally Interactive School Assembly inspires students to build safe, caring, bully free schools. For more information please visit www.jedlie.com Super episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Cassie Kitzmiller is here to tell us about her wonderful book Three Sneezes in a Row. And then we welcome Tracy Taylor to tell us about her super book The Acorn That Lost His Hat. Click here to find Cassie's book Click here to find Tracy's book

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly programs inspire kids to stand up for each other & build bully free schools. To learn more please visit www.jedlie.com Indiana Jones with Rosary beads. That is the way our guest Leslea Wahl, author of An Unexpected Role, describes one of her favorite adventurous reads. Leslea always brings us great suggestions for books our kids will love. Click here to find Leslea's amazon page

Jedlie's new picture book REAL Magic reminds kids that when we help others feel loved they can do magical things. Get your copy at www.realmagicstories.com Today we travel to Hyderabad, India to speak with author Harsha Sheelam. Harsha is devoted to the mission of empowering young girls and boys by focusing on the issues of today. She is committed to helping children believe that they are beautiful inside and out. Click here to find Harsha's page on Amazon

Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini reminds kids that the greatest trick of all is transforming caring into action to help others. Get your copy at www.GreatMaritini.com Christopher Brennan is here to ask the questions - What would you say if your baby suddenly picked up a car with one hand or started to fly? That is the premise of his gorgeous comic book themed illustrated children's book Lil' Lukie! Click here to find Lil' Lukie on Amazon

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly We Choose Respect Inspires kids to be kind, caring and respectful. A super program to kick off your anti bullying efforts. For more info please visit www.jedlie.com Today author Jill Clark invites us to become a part of her kickstarter campaign to launch her wonderful Extra Part Kidlit series. This series is targeted at kids ages 3 to 6 with the goal of helping them build a positive body image and self esteem. Click here to visit Jill's web site

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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