Reading With Your Kids Podcast

The Great Maritini inspires kids to be kind and caring. Get your copy or read for free here at Amazon Its time to celebrate. The Reading With Your Kids podcast is 100 episodes old. We have had some fantastic guests, and our 100th guest is no exception. Meadow Griffin, author of Legends of Erin, joins us for a really fun chat about fantasy and the true nature of leprechauns Click here to find Meadow's books on Amazon

Jedlie Is Coming - The new school year has begun, and Jedlie is on the road inspiring students to transform caring into action. To find out how you can bring this incredible school assembly to your area please visit www.jedlie.com Oh you are in for a treat. Today's guest Lydia Lukidis is full of energy and lots and lots of fun, just like her books. Today we learn about her amazingly fun picture books Gerbs in the House and Melvin and the Madcap Musical. Click here to find Lydia's books on Amazon

Don't wait! Available dates to bring Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly programs are filling fast. Find out how Jedlie can inspire your community to be caring and respectful. Please visit www.jedlie.com Today we are joined by mom, baker extroidinaire and author Shennice Cleckley. She is here to celebrate being a mom, and to tell us about her wonderful Mommy & Lewis picture book series. You can find Shennice's books here on Amazon

The Great Maritini is a wonderful and amusing story about a magician for whom things have a tendency to go wrong from time to time. Beautifully written with a nice message at the end. Click here to get your copy. We take a bit of a departure from our typical format. Our guest today is Recovery expert and therapist Holli Kenley. Holli has recently released her latest book for parents Power Down, Parent Up. In this decade, our digital world has grown exponentially as has the degree of time both adults and children are spending on their screens. Not surprisingly, researchers are discovering a myriad of unhealthy behaviors associated with excessive screen time. In "Power Down & Parent Up", Kenley expands on her groundbreaking book Cyber Bullying No More, giving parents/guardians effective strategies to integrate into their lives and their children's. How can we navigate a tech-driven world and raise tech-healthy children? This interview was so filled with important information we couldn't fit it all into just one episode. Find your copy of Holli's Power Down, Parent Up here

Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly teaches kids to use technology respectfully. To find out how to bring this important presentation to your school please visit www.jedlie.com We take a bit of a departure from our typical format. Our guest today is Recovery expert and therapist Holli Kenley. Holli has recently released her latest book for parents Power Down, Parent Up. In this decade, our digital world has grown exponentially as has the degree of time both adults and children are spending on their screens. Not surprisingly, researchers are discovering a myriad of unhealthy behaviors associated with excessive screen time. In "Power Down & Parent Up", Kenley expands on her groundbreaking book Cyber Bullying No More, giving parents/guardians effective strategies to integrate into their lives and their children's. How can we navigate a tech-driven world and raise tech-healthy children? This interview was so filled with important information we couldn't fit it all into just one episode. Please click here to get your copy of Power Down, Parent Up

Do you remember how excited you were by school assemblies? Jedlie's We Choose Respect Assembly program will excite & inspire students to be kind, caring & respectful Dawn Wynne is an Amazon Children's Best Seller. She is also an award-winning educator with more than 15 years experience teaching students from kindergarten through high school, including special needs students, English Language Learners, and at-risk youths. She is here today to talk to us about her fantastic book Earth Remembers When. Click here to visit Dawn's Amazon Page

Jedlie's We Choose Respect inspires kids to treat everyone with the respect they want people to give them. A school assembly that makes a difference. Author Britt Leigh joins us today to tell us about her YA title Ten Commandments for Kissing Gloria Jean. A 14-year-old girl who wants her first kiss more than anything gets diagnosed with Celiac disease, prompting important considerations about her body and her Catholic faith. Themes include: faith, choices, and sex & relationships. Click here to find Britt's book on Amazon

Jedlie's The Great Maritini is a fun book that helps teach kids to be kind and caring. Get your copy here Rhonda Whitaker visits the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to tell us about her delightful book Uh Oh Baby. Uh-Oh Baby! is a baby bedtime story that provides parents and babies a special time for shared learning experiences and loving cuddles. It celebrates the wonder and the delight of "uh-oh" moments seen through the eyes of sweet infants and toddlers as they learn about their world. Click here to get your copy of Uh Oh Baby

Jedlie uses the wonders of magic & illusion to motivate kids to be caring & respectful. Find out how to bring this program to your child's school by visiting www.jedlie.com Our guest today is Brent A Ford, author of the interactive ebook A World of Wonder. A World of Wonder is a book designed to help children develop a wonder for, and an appreciation of, the world in which we all live. The book combines spectacular images with a variety of poetry and verse…from time-honored and classic to new and sometimes humorous. Get your copy of A World of Wonder here

The Great Maritini is a fun, modern, inclusive retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan. Click here to get your copy from Amazon. Available as an ebook and in print. My Buddy Knows is a great series of books by our guest Keith Wheeler. Keith says "Nothing makes me happier than to see a child smile while reading a book!" His greatest joy comes from the love and support he gets from his family. His My Buddy Knows series are fun and exciting books take the traditional method of learning through children's books and adds a unique spin. By incorporating a flash card-like format, these books give the child the opportunity to become more involved in the learning experience. Click here to find Keith's books on Amazon

The Great Maritini has been named a great book that teaches kids kindness. Get your copy today at Amazon Our guest today is author James Minter. James is a dad to two grown-up children, and a step father to three more. His fiction writing career started some five years ago with books designed to appeal to the inner child in all of us - very English humour. Later his daughter Louise reminded him of the bedtime stories he told her and suggested he might like to commit them to paper for others to enjoy. He hasn't yet but instead embarked on writing the eight-book Billy Grows Up series for 7 to 9-year-old children. These are traditional stories, but with value based plots. Although the main character Billy and his friends are fictitious, Billy's dog, Jacko, is based on his family's much-loved pet, which, with their second dog Malibu, caused havoc and mayhem to the delight of his children and consternation of himself. Click here to find James' books on Amazon

Looking to teach your children to be kind, to help others? The Great Maritini is a wonderful book that reminds kids that transforming feelings of caring into action is the greatest transformation of all. Now available in print and as an ebook on Amazon Angel Krishna is here to talk about her two delightful picture books, Gabby's Space Adventures and Monkeys and Crocodiles Play Baseball. You will love learning about these playful books, and getting to know our guest Angel Krishna Click here to find Angel's books on Amazon

Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program is a magical experience that inspires kids to be kind, caring and respectful. Get more information by visiting www.jedlie.com Get ready for some fun. Jenny Ford is here to tell us about her great book Tilly and the Magical Mermaid. Tilly is at her happiest when she is at the beach looking for different kinds of shells and pebbles. She also has a great imagination, as she discovers when she meets the Magical Mermaid whilst out fishing with her Grandpa. But is it her imagination, or is it real? Get your copy of Tilly & the Magical Mermaid here

The Great Maritini has been called a "great book that teaches children kindness" by ChildrensPublishing.com Available as an ebook or in print. Click here to get your copy from Amazon Our guest today is Geraldine Marshall author of Spider's Gift. Spider's Gift is the story of the Nativity told from the viewpoint of its tiniest participants--the cricket, the honeybee, and the spider--and emphasizes that every gift is valuable if it's offered with love. Children ages 3-9 will delight in this book that includes a story, a prayer, and pages of facts and folklore about spiders. Author and zoologist Geraldine Ann Marshall enchants readers and opens their hearts to the true Christmas story. Click here to visit Spider's Gift on Amazon

Jedlie's Magic Circus is a totally interactive school assembly to inpsire kids to make healthy choices. Find out how to bring this show to your kids' school by visiting www.jedlie.com The author of Eat To Beat Alzheimer's Francie Healey is back with another totally interactive recipe for you. Today she teaches us how we can get into the kitchen and work with our kids to cook deeeeelicious Pumpkin Pancakes. And while we are at it we can talk to our kids about making healthy choices. Good food, good conversations, important life lessons. It's a win-win-win experience for your family. Click here to visit Francie's Web Site

Find out how you can invite Jedlie to your child's school to inspire students to be caring & respectful. Please visit www.jedlie.com I think this is an incredibly important episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Our guest is Kathleen Burkenshaw, author of The Last Cherry Blossom. Based loosely on author Kathleen Burkinshaw's mother's firsthand experience surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, The Last Cherry Blossom hopes to warn readers of the immense damage nuclear war can bring, while reminding them that the "enemy" in any war is often not so different from ourselves. Please click here to find Kathleen's book on Amazon

The Great Maritini is a fun book that inspires kids to be kind. Now available as an ebook and in print. Click here to find it on Amazon For as long as she can remember Leslea Wahl has been a creator of stories. She is thrilled now to be able to share some of them with others. She has been driven by a belief that our purpose in life is to use our gifts to glorify God and lead others to Him. She feels blessed to have found a way to intertwine her two passions by creating adventurous stories with positive Christian messages for today's youth that she hopes will entertain and inspire others to find their gifts as well. Please click here to visit Leslea's web site

Find out how you can invite Jedlie to inspire students at your child's school to be kind & respectful. Visit www.jedlie.com Ceryl Carpinello is a retired high school English teacher. As a teacher she was introduced to writings and authors from times long past. She fell in love with the Ancient and Medieval Worlds. She is now using that love to inspire young readers and those Young-at-Heart to read more through her Tales and Legends for Reluctant Readers. Please click here to visit Cheryl's Amazon page

Your kids will want to read Jedlie's new book The Great Maritini again and again and again. Named a top book to teach kids kindness. Get your copy here Author Sarah Hays joins us from her home just outside of Austin Texas to tell us about her book Not Again! The Adventures of Breanne and Allison. As the title implies the book all about the fun sister Breanne and Allison get into and out of. Based on the adventures and misadventures of Sarah's own daughters. You will love getting to know about Sarah and her family Click here to get your copy of Sarah's book Not Again

The Great Maritini has been named one of the top books that help teach kids to be kind by Childrenspublishing.com . Download your ebook for free here. Erica Graham is a speech and language pathologist. She is also a mom who understands the difficulty parents have finding time to work on speech with their children. In her pursuit to create a fun easy way for therapists, children, and their parents to enhance speech development while promoting literacy, she has written a series of exciting children's books called Talking Tales. Each book focuses on a core sound used in the English language. Click here to visit Erica's Amazon page

The Great Maritini, the new book from Jedlie, recently named to a list of top books that teach children kindness. Click here to get your copy Today we Skype our way across the Pond to meet Lynn Emslie. Lynn is the author of Jasper & Milo's New home. This is a delightful story about two little dogs who find themselves in a new home. Click here to find Jasper & Milo on Amazon

Jedlie's We Choose Respect is a totally interactive school assembly that inspires students to build respect filled, caring & inclusive schools. To find out more please visit www.jedlie.com Today we meet author, musician, artist and mum Devra Robitaille. Devra is here to celebrate her wonderful Muffy the Dog series. This is truly a delightful series of books that your whole family will love. In our interview Devra tells us about her books, but also shares some of her experiences working with such musical legends as John Lennon, the Jackson 5 and Mike Oldfield. This is a fascinating conversation you do not want to miss. Please click here to visit Devra's Amazon Page

Childrenspublishing.com named The Great Maritini one of the top picture books to teach kids empathy & respect. Get your copy here In this episode we meet Marco Hackleman Behrens, author of Echoes in the Canyon, Adventures in the Desert. And in a lot of ways we also meet the desert, as Marco has a deep passionate love for this often misunderstood part of our world. You will enjoy that passion and you will enjoy learning about Marco's fun book. Please visit Marco's Amazon page

The Great Maritini is Jedlie's fun retelling of one of the Greatest Stories ever, The Story of the Good Samaritan. Please consider adding this fun & inspiring book to your library. You can find out more here. We are so happy that the Reading With Your Kids Podcast has developed a worldwide audience. And we are very proud to have hosted authors from around the world. So it is with great pleasure that we invite author Deepa Agarwal from New Dheli in India to talk about her new anthology Best Children's Stories from Around the World Please click here to check out Deepa's Website

The Great Maritini is the wonderful new book from Jedlie that reminds us all that the greatest transformation of all is transforming caring into action to help another. Click here to find out more. Our guest today is Monica Ashour, founder of TOBET, Theology of the Body Evangelization Team. Between 1978 and 1984, Pope St. John Paul II delivered a series of Wednesday audiences that eventually became known as the Theology of the Body. This profound teaching offered an examination of what it means to be human, made in God's image and likeness, and how that reality is made visible in our human bodies. Monica has written a series of books that shares this profound message with children of all ages. Today we will be talking about her book Every Body Is A Gift Please click here to visit the TOBET web site

Magic Is Inspirational - Invite Jedlie to your school to inspire kids to be kind, caring & respectful For more information please visit www.jedlie.com If you have heard any of our past episodes you know that when I am not podcasting I am presenting educational magic shows. So you can imagine how excited I was to be able to invite Michael Grandinetti to the show. Michael is one of the World's top illusionists and is the star of Masters of Illusion seen on the CW Network. Today Michael talks about his use of storytelling in presenting his illusions and what books inspired him as a child. Click here to visit Michael's web site

Jedlie's Magic Circus is an exciting school assembly program that inspires kids to live gratefully. Fidn out more at www.jedlie.com This is one of my favorite interviews. Our guest is Carol Gordon Ekster, author of many fabulous books. Today we are talking about her book published by Pauline Press Before I Sleep I Say Thank You. This is a fantastic book that helps parents teach their children to live gratefully. In our interview we discuss the many physical and psychological benefits of living gratefully. I am sure you will enjoy Carol Gordon Ekster as much as I did. Please click here to visit Carol's web site

Jedlie's The Great Maritini is a fun retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan, reminding kids that the greatest transformation of all is turning caring into action to help others. Get your copy here. Today we welcome author Beverly Reynolds to the show. Beverly is the author of a wonderful book Here & There, Loving You Always. The book tells the story of Beverly's young son, and her experience becoming his adopted mother. In our interview Beverly tells us about the experience and the relationship she has developed with the biological mother of her son. This is truly a fascinating interview. Find Beverly's Book on Amazon

The Great Maritini is a fun & very funny retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan. Click here to get your copy today Thanks to the magic of Skype we travel to South Africa to meet Elizabeth Wasserman, author of Dogtective William & the Diamond Smugglers. William and Alex must prevent a gang from getting their hands on some diamonds in Namibia. But this time they are required to work with another famous sleuth, Sergeant Maximilian. Something is nagging at William though . . . Is Max's patrol officer to be trusted? When our dogtective and his trusty young sidekick find themselves stranded along a deserted road under very suspicious circumstances, they realise they once again have only each other to rely on. Please click here to visit Elizabeth's Web Site

Jedlie's Magic Circus is a nationally acclaimed school assembly program that inspires kids to see the beauty in all people. Pleaee visit www.jedlie.com Join us for a wonderful chat with author Michelle Lazurek about her books Daddy Am I Beautiful & Mommy Am I Strong. Two fantastic books published by Pauline Press. Click here to find Daddy Am I Beautiful on Amazon

The Great Maritini is a fun book that inspires kids to be kind and caring. Check it out here It's ok to be different. It's ok to be sweet. Join Rose as she shares why she's so unique! Lashandra Hall joins to talk about her wonderful book Dancing In My Shoes Click here to check out Lashandra's book on Amazon

Jedlie's Magic Circus is the nationally acclaimed school show that helps kids discover their self worth - Find out how to bring this program to your community www.jedlie.com Jan Marquart studied philosophy at the University of California/Santa Cruz and became fascinated with the complexities of the mind and its effects on a life. Writing allowed her to explore her life in deeper ways than anything else she tried. She has created a wonderful series of books known as the Can You Find My Love Check out Jan's web site

Jedlie's Magic Circus takes kids on a magical journey, inspiring them to build safe, caring schools. www.jedlie.com Oh what a fun show we have for you today. Award winning author Paul Ian Cross joins us from the UK. He is here to tell us about a couple of his new books, Planet Scrabbage and the Vegerons and Praxx and the Ringing Robot. In this interview Paul talks about his inspirations, and how parents might use books to talk to their kids about some of the scary things they might see on the news. A fun time will be had by all. Please visit Paul Ian Cross' web site

Jedlie's The Great Maritini is a fun, funny retelling of the Story of the Good Samaritan. Super fun way to remind kids to be kind and caring. Pip Reid has created a whole new way for families to experience the Bible. It is called Bible Pathway Adventures, an interactive digital experience that everyone in your family will love. Pip talks to us about her inspiration to create this new series. Please click here to visit Bible Pathway Adventures

Jedlie's live educational magic shows address serious subjects in fun, funny and magical ways. We would love to help build safe and caring schools in your community. www.jedlie.com Today our guest is author A J Cosmo, On his web site A J introduces himself by saying "I teach imagination and heart to children. My books and illustrations are crafted to educate, solve problems, and entertain in unique and interesting ways." Today we have a blast talking about his new book entitled "Poop". What more can I say? Enjoy, this is a fun, funny and often poignant interview. Click here to visit A J's website

Jedlie's Magic Circus uses comedy, magic and illusion to inform students about the dangers of substance abuse - www.jedlie.com Sarah Brennan, author of the Tales of the Chinese Calendar, returns for part 2 of her interview with our host Jedlie. In this segment Sarah speaks passionately about her concerns with digital media and technology, especially when it comes to young kids. You may not agree with Sarah's belief that it is best to keep technology away from very young children, but her concerns are valid and give parents important information to consider. Click here to visit Sarah's Funny & Fabulous Blog

Jedlie's Magic Circus inspires kids to be kind and respectful friends. www.jedlie.com Our guest today is Jackie Minniti, author of the touching book Jacqueline. This book tells the sotry of an unlikely friendship between a US Mitlitary man and a young French girl at the end of World War II. What makes the story even more beautiful is that it is a true story based on Jackie's father's life. You are sure to be moved by this wonderful interview. Be sure to check out Jackie's web site

Jedlie's new book The Great Maritini is a fun retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan. Get your copy here We all know how hard it can be for some older kids to get involved in activities and develop a healthy after school life. But imagine being Ebony Charmed, star of S A Larsen's Motley Education, who has to fight to keep the entire afterlife alive!!! Sounds like a fun story? It is, and in this episode of the RWYK podcast we have a fun time meeting author S A Larsen and learning about the world of Motley Education. Click here to visit S A Larsen's Amazon page

Jedlie's The Great Maritini is a wonderful retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan. Please click here to check it out Today we meet Tracy Kushwaha and her debut children's book Harriet & the Spaghetti Snake. This is a wonderful book with great illustrations. In her first ever interview Tracy tells us about what inspired her to turn the story she tells her daughter into a beautiful story book. Please click here to check out Tracy's Amazon page

The Great Maritini by Jedlie is now available in print! You and your kids will love this classic retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan. Click here to check it out. In this episode we meet Cjris Stead. Chris Stead is an Australian video games journalist, editor and publisher. He is best known for founding the Australian editions of Game Informer and GamePro magazines and their websites. He is joining us today to talk about his company, Old Mate Media, and his commitment to creating quality, totally interactive digital media for parents and kids to enjoy together. Click here to visit Old Mate Media

Jedlie's Magic Circus helps unlock the secret to building safe and caring schools. Find out more at www.jedlie.com Sarah Brennan is one of a kind. She is an incredibly talented and funny children's author who has a passion for Chinese culture and history. She also has a passion for kids, reading and learning. In part one of our interview with Sarah we talk about her fascinating Tales of the Chinese Calendar series. Click here to visit Sarah's fabulous web site

Jedlie's Magic Circus Helps Schools Unlock The Secrets To Building A Safe & Caring School Family. Find Out How To Bring This Important Program To The Schools In Your Community - Visit www.jedlie.com Our guest today is Sarah Negovetich, author of the thrilling YA book Ghost Code. "Without dreams, what's the point of being awake?" After a lifetime of fighting cancer, eighteen-year-old Viv Quiroga is dying. But she's determined to go out on her own terms. Instead of wasting away in a hospital watching her mom worry over their mounting debt, she volunteers for a private research program. For thirty days she'll live in a coma as a human lab rat. When her time is up, they turn off the machines and pay off all her medical bills. It's supposed to be a one way trip. Until Viv wakes up and learns what it really means to live. Please click here to visit Sarah's Amazon page

Jedlie's Magic Circus inspires kids to come together to build strong school families Mohit Parikh is one of India's, and the World's, most important youg writers. He is the author of Manan, a classic coming of age tale that has been compared to Catcher in the Rye. He was awarded a Toto Award for Creative Writing in 2015. His works have been published in many Indian and international literary journals including Griffith Review (Australia), Burrow Press Review (USA), Out of Print Magazine and The Indian Express (India). Manan received Honorable Mention for Best Book Fiction at The Hindu-Goodbooks Awards in 2015-16. Find Mohit's Manan on Amazon

Jedlie uses magic, comedy & illusions to inspire kids to be the boss of their own bodies & to make healthy choices. Find out more at www.jedlie.com One of our favorite guests, Francie Healey, is back with another totally interactive recipe. This time the author of Eat To Beat Alzheimer's is here to teach us how to make delicious Nuri wraps. In doing so she also helps us understand how we can help teach our kids to make healthy choices. Click here to check out Eat To Beat Alzheimer's

Jedlie's Magic Circus helps transform schools into safe, caring learning communities Economics can be a daunting, mind boggling subject, but somehow Roopa Pai is able to make this subject not only understandable but fun. In this interview we will learn how Roopa performed this feat of magic. Roopa Pai has won a children's Book Trust award for science writing. Among her published works are a four-book science series, Sister Sister (Pratham Books), and two girl-power books, Kaliyuga Sita and Mechanic Mumtaz (UNICEF). When she is not dreaming up plots for her stories, she goes on long bicycle rides, and takes children on history and nature walks in Bangalore. Please click here to visit Roopa's Amazon page

Jedlie's Magic Circus Inspires Kids To Never Give Up On Their Dreams - Find Out How You Can Bring This Show To Your School - www.jedlie.com Suzie Olsen is a fun, young engineer who wants to encourage others, especially young girls, to develop a love of STEM, science, technology engineering and mathematics. To accomplish this Suzie has created the lovable Annie Aardvark Mathematician. You will love getting to know Suzie and her delightful personality. And you will love reading Suzie's book with your kids and reminding them that they can be anything they set their minds to be. Please click here to find Annie Aardvark on Amazon

Jedlie's Magic Circus is a fun & exciting program that inspires kids to be kind - www.jedlie.com Shirin Zarqa Lederman has created the wonderful children's book series The Trotters of Tweeville. Today Shirin talks about her books, the challenges our kids face today and how we can help support them grow to be healthy & happy Visit Shirin's Amazon page

Jedlie's Magic Circus inspires kids to be empathetic & inclusive. Find out how to bring this important program to your kids' school www.jedlie.com Shelia Dhir's Why Are You Afarid To Hold My Hand helps kids overcome the fears they may have when meeting a person with a disability. This is a beautiful book that inspires kindness, inclusion & empathy. A must for parents & kids Find Shelia's book on Amazon

Jedlie's Magic Circus Is A Fun & Inspirational Experience, Please Visit www.jedlie.com Where was Kristin Ayyar's wonderful book Countdown 'Till Mom Comes Home when my kids were growing up? This is a wonderful book that helps families deal with a parent being away from home. Our conversation with Kristin was very inspiring and addresses not only parents being away on business but parents being away for long durations serving our country in the military. You will love Kristin. Please Click Here To Visit Kristin's Amazon Page

Jedlie Uses The Magic Of Storytelling To Motivate Kids To Be Kind - Please Visit Our Web Site To Find Out How To Bring This Powerful Show To Your School, Library Or Church Delilah Hall is the author of the loveley children's book Mrs Bonnie Bunny Blueberry Pies. Mrs. Bonnie Bunny is famous for her blueberry pies. She's won many awards at the yearly Fall festival, and the awards are very important to her. However the Bunny clan, Billie, Bobby, and Betty Bunny and a couple of their friends, Robbie the Rabbit and Melvin the Mouse have mischievous ideas on what they think should happen with the scrumptious blueberry pies. In addition to telling us about the delightful characters in her book Delilah talks about the power of storytelling, remember days when her dad would tell mesmerize her with his stories. Please click here to find Mrs Bonnie Bunny on Amazon