From zapping, stinging, even singing, to playing dead or having a see-through head, discover the interesting things different fish do to survive in this delightful non-fiction picture book. Debra Kempf Shumaker is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful, rhyming non-fiction #PictureBook Freaky Funky Fish Click here to visit Debra's website - https://debrashumaker.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Dec 09, 2021•29 min
On this episode of #ReadingWithYourKids #Rewind we relisten back to interviews with some of Bollywood's biggest stars. Jugal Hansraj tells us about his #PictureBook Cross Connections, Vashnavi MacDonald tells us about The Invisible Hand Of God, Ajanta Chakraborty takes us on a culture groove and Sheetal Sheth reminds us why representation is important. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Dec 08, 2021•27 min
Emmy nominated, CNN correspondent René Marsh is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook The Miracle Workers: Boy Vs Beast. René tells us she wrote this book on the notes app of her iPhone as her young son Blake battled brain cancer. The book is a lovely story about faith and hope and that René was moved to write because of Blake's love for books. Click here to visit René's website - https://renemarsh.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Dec 07, 2021•32 min
Tanyella Evans is the founder and CEO of Nabu, an innovative non profit that is committed to solving the imbalance in children’s book creation and distribution, so all children can read and rise to their full potential. She is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her groups achievments and to invite us to help bring books to kids all over the World. Click here to visit the NABU website - https://www.nabu.org/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Dec 06, 2021•31 min
Michael Regina is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #GraphicNovel The Sleepover. Michael tells us this book is perfect for fans of Stranger Things. The book follows a group of kids trying to cheer up their friend after a recent loss with a fun-filled sleepover, but their plans soon take a dark turn when they discover his new nanny may literally be a monster. Click here to visit Michael's website - http://www.michaeleregina.com/blog/ Click here to visit our websit...
Dec 05, 2021•25 min
Lindsey Wander is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to encourage us to Rethink education. Lindsey is the founder and CEO of World Wise Tutoring. Lindsey shares great ideas you do not want to miss. Click here to visit Lindsey's website - https://www.worldwisetutoring.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Dec 04, 2021•31 min
Nan Awkwright & Joe Bauman are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their #PictureBook Mission:Control, A Big Feelings Adventure. Nan tells us in Mission: CONTROL! A Big Feelings Adventure, you’ll discover tools for addressing anger in a non-threatening and entertaining way, how parents can model positive actions to assist their child in learning to manage problems and so much more. Click here to visit Nan & Joe's website - https://www.thebadgesofpower.com/ Click here to vis...
Dec 03, 2021•29 min
Traci Neal is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Lynn Learns Lessons. Traci tells us she hopes this story helps kids develop a positive self esteem and be accepting of others. Traci also shares her personal story of resilience. Click here to visit Traci's website - https://www.tracinealspeakerpoet.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Dec 02, 2021•27 min
On this episode of #ReadingWithYourKids Rewind we listen back to some of our favorite moments with our Dean Of All Things STEM & STEAM, award winning science author Jennifer Swanson. Jen celebrates astronauts, aquanauts, crash test dummies, chemistry and some pretty beastly bionics. Click here to visit Jennifer's website - www.jenniferswansonbooks.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Dec 01, 2021•29 min
Two great guests on this episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. C B Lee returns to the podcast to celebrate her latest YA title A Clash Of Steel, a thrilling YA remix of the classic adventure novel Treasure Island. And Oliver Chin, founder & CEO of Immedium Publishing tells us Immedium publishes engaging characters and entertaining stories that scratch the surface of possibility. Like tips of icebergs, they possess vast popular potential, connect to larger concerns, reveal deeper soci...
Nov 30, 2021•36 min
Morenike Oyenusi returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her soon to be released #PIctureBook Isaiah & the Orchestra Of Sounds. Morenike tells us this book was inspired by her struggles with tinnitus. She hopes her new book will bring more awareness and prevention. Click here to visit Morenike's website - https://www.paradiserestoredpublishing.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 29, 2021•24 min
Author - illustrator Rob Harrell is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his latest #GraphicNovel Batpig, When Pigs Fly! Rob tells us this supremely hilarious graphic novel features an unstoppable, super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice . . . in between taking mud baths and eating tasty sandwiches. Click here to visit Rob's website - https://www.robharrell.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 28, 2021•29 min
Grace Estle is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook Chandler The Crocodile. Grace tells us this book is about self love, acceptance & kindness. Chandler is the only crocodile in a forest filled with fluffy bears. Chandler loves making new friends. But as his first day unfolds, he experiences the unfortunate realities of looking different . Can he learn to love himself and make new friends? Click here to visit Grace's website - https://www.graceestle.com/ Click h...
Nov 27, 2021•26 min
Jennifer E Smith is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook The Creature Of Habit. Do you have a hard time getting your kids to try new things? Jennifer acknowledges that sometimes we can all be creatures of habit and believes her book can help parents inspire their kids to become more adventurous. Click here to visit Jennifer's website - https://www.jenniferesmith.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 26, 2021•28 min
Pastor Mark Batterson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his beautiful #PictureBook The Blessings Of You. Written with his daughter Summer Pastor Mark tells us this book encourages kids to discover the joys of both counting their blessings and being a blessing to others. Click here to visit Pastor Mark's website - https://www.markbatterson.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 25, 2021•24 min
On today's episode of #ReadingWithYourKids Rewind we take a listen back to some of our favorite conversations with authors who share with us ways to help our kids, and ourselves, live more mindfully. Our guests include Amanda Lynch, Elchanon Ogorek, Claire Hallinan, J Robin Albertson Wren & Heather Leah Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Nov 24, 2021•30 min
Kyo Maclear is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook The Big Bath House. Kyo tells us this book is a joyful celebration of Japanese cultural traditions and body positivity as a young girl visits a bath house with her grandmother and aunties Click here to visit Kyo's website - https://www.kyomaclear.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 23, 2021•25 min
Emily Barth Isler is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Aftermath. Death is a tough fact of life for all of us, especially hard for tweens and teens. Emily tells us Aftermath follows a 12 year old girl as she struggles to deal with the losses she and her peers have suffered. Click here to visit Emily's website - https://emilybarthisler.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 22, 2021•29 min
Kendare Blake returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #YA #Novel All These Bodies. Kendare tells us that sometimes the truth is as hard as it is to believe as it is to find. Set in 1958, this novel tells the story of the relationship between an aspiring young journalist and the 15 year old girl who has been accused of being part of horrific murders. Click here to visit Kendare's website - https://www.kendareblake.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwith...
Nov 21, 2021•25 min
World renowned oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Ocean, A Global Odyssey. Dr Sylvia invites us to discover the world's ocean--from tides and currents to the creatures living in it to the impact it has on our lives, whether we know it or not--in this richly illustrated overview of the life force that defines and sustains our planet. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 20, 2021•29 min
We welcome two great guests to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. Caitlyn Wallinger celebrates Mother Mule, a beautiful story about strong moms. And then Stephanie Diehl celebrates Sydney's Adventures, a wonderful story about a wonderfully brave little girl. Click here to visit Caitlyn's website - https://www.caitlynwallinger.com/ Click here to visit Stephanie's website - https://www.stephaniediehl.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 19, 2021•33 min
Scott Rothman is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate The Return Of The Underwear Dragon. In this sequel to the hilarious picture book Attack of the Underwear Dragon, brave Sir Cole teaches his former sworn enemy to read. Scott also tells us how the Underwear Dragon grew in his imagination Click here to visit Scott's website - https://www.scottrothmanwriter.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 18, 2021•29 min
On this episode of #ReadingWithYourKids Rewind we listen back to conversations we have had with authors who make history come alive. Brad Meltzer tells us about his Ordinary People Change The World Series, Andrea Williams introduces us to Effa Maley, Baseball's Leading Lady, Katheryn Factor pulls back the curtain on Houdini and Linde Elovitz Marshall introduces us to Dr Jonas Salk Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 17, 2021•23 min
Ta'Shay Mason returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the release of her #PictureBook It's OK To Be Happy. Ta'Shay tells us that this book is the latest in her A Child's Journey Through Grief Series. This series can help families and individuals who are struggling with grief. Whether it is the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling, close relative, pet, teacher, etc. this series can help provide comfort. Click here to visit Ta'Shay's website - https://tashaymason.com/ Click he...
Nov 16, 2021•32 min
Kat Harrison is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her incredibly informative #PictureBook Migraine & Mia. The book is based in part on Kat's own history with severe migraines, Kat tells us that migraines can be so much more than a severe headache. She believes this book can be important in helping all kids, and adults, gain a better understanding of this issue. Click here to visit Kat's website - https://www.katwritesforyou.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwi...
Nov 15, 2021•26 min
Phillip Reed is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Kookie Koala and the Problem. Kookie Koala is a hilarious rhyming children's picture book about taking responsibility and problem solving. Phillip tells us the message of this story is so strong and presented in such a gentle way that it will appeal to children of ages 2 to 102 years old. Click here to visit Phillip's website - https://www.phillipreed.net/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 14, 2021•25 min
Author and life coach Christ Tompkins is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his parenting book Raising LBGTQ Allies. Chris tells us that this is the first parenting book to focus on the prevention of homophobia, transphobia, and bullying before they begin. It encourages families to have open and authentic conversations in a practical, timely, and inclusive way. It also creates a dialogue with parents around the possibility they may have an LGBTQ child. Click here to visit Chris' w...
Nov 13, 2021•29 min
Brett Bean is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Zoo Patrol Squad, his graphic novel series for younger readers. Brett and Jedlie talk about the benefits of kids reading graphic novels, and that they are a great way to help reluctant readers fall in love with reading. Click here to visit Brett's website - https://www.brettbean.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 12, 2021•29 min
Shelby Kretz is the founder of Little Justice Leaders. Her dream is to help kids grow up with an awareness of social justice and acceptance of all people. She hopes Little Justice Leaders will make it easier for families to have conversations about difficult topics. Click here to visit Shelby's website - https://littlejusticeleaders.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 11, 2021•27 min
Join the movement to inspire young girls to explore the STEM and STEAM fields. The Space Gal Emily Calandrelli celebrates Ada Lace, the fictional character she wishes she could have read about when she was a girl, Laurie Wallmark tells us about the oh so secret life of Hollywood star Heddy Lamar, Engineer Susie Olsen tells us why she created her character Annie the Aardvark and Carmela Dutra inspires kids to dream big with Little Katie Goes To The Moon. Click here to visit our website - www.read...
Nov 10, 2021•25 min
