In this captivating #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast interview, we are introduced to Kay O'Neill, the talented author and illustrator behind the newly released graphic novel "The Moth Keeper." Kay tells us the Moth Keeper revolves around the story of Ania, a young girl who assumes the responsibility of safeguarding a flock of magical moths that nurture her nocturnal community. As the burden grows heavier, Ania grapples with feelings of isolation, prompting the exploration of community, self-worth, ...
Aug 15, 2023•23 min
C. Hope Flinchbaugh is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new picture book "My House, My Family." Written in rhyme and designed for children aged one to nine, the book warmly celebrates diverse family structures, including those of divorced, adopted, foster, step, single-parent, and missionary families. Hope explains her inspiration for the book's title and how she aims to convey the message of hope and inclusivity through her writing. She also shares personal experiences and ...
Aug 13, 2023•29 min
Jessica Spear is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new book The Phone Book. Stay Safe, Be Smart and Make The World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand. Jessica is an expert in helping kids develop healthy relationships with technology. The conversation delves into the challenges that arise as kids start using smartphones and connected devices at younger ages. Jessica highlights her inspiration for writing the book, driven by concerns about the early age at which chil...
Aug 12, 2023•30 min
Fiona Halliday is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook Flora's Wish. Fiona tells us Flora's Wish is a beautiful read for families to explore grief and nature. In this lyrical and visually stunning picture book, a young mouse learns how to grieve and honor her best friend Flora the field mouse was a boldly whiskered lion-tamer! Although it wasnt very hard to be bold and brave with her best friend Lion (a dandelion) by her side. But as the seasons change, Li...
Aug 10, 2023•21 min
Stacey Woodson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook The Princess Of Picky Eating Tries New Foods. Stacey is a registered dietitian and nutritionist, along with being the mom of a picky eater. Stacey shares incredibly useful tips on ways we can inspire our kids to eat a wider variety of healthy and nutritious foods. Click here to visit Stacey's website - https://staceywoodson.com/books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Aug 09, 2023•28 min
Rajani LaRocca returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #Childrens #PictureBook Your One And Only Heart. In addition to being a multi award winning author Rajani is a praticing physician. Dr Rajani tells us this is a lyrical introduction to the many wonders of the human heart. In this stunning non-fiction picture book, poetry and science come together with playful cut-paper illustrations to create a moving ode to the human heart and all that it does. Complete with ill...
Aug 08, 2023•25 min
Norma Roth and her daughter Shayna Rose Penn return to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the latest title in their Lovable Lucy series “You’re So Big”. Norma and Shayna tell us that Lovable Lucy follows a curious and boisterous pup around as she faces a new beginning with her fur-ever home and new family. This tender book takes children in the paws of new situations of life while promoting kindness, inclusion, critical thinking, and different ways of expressing social and emotional ...
Aug 06, 2023•31 min
Shannon Addison is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook My Crumby Guide To Baking & Friendship Making. Shannon tells us her interactive baking book and baking line are designed to help parents connect with their kids in the kitchen. Shannon’s characters, The Breadcrumbz, teach about friendship, connection, resilience, and acceptance. She would like to address the issue of parents NOT talking with their girls about the problems they are having with their fr...
Aug 05, 2023•29 min
Bridgette Allen is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the wonderful #PictureBook C Train. Bridgette is the founder and driving force behind The Circle tales, a series of illustrated picture books, activities and videos that encourages kids to come up with inventive solutions to the most pressing environmental issues of our time. The series demonstrates how we can learn from nature itself while challenging our concepts of waste and encouraging the continual use of resources. Bridge...
Aug 03, 2023•27 min
Emily Ettlinger is on the #ReadingWithYourKiids #Podcast to celebrate Skeleanor the Decomposer, a graphic novel for kids aged 6 to 9. Skeleanor, a music-loving skeleton, is determined to perform with the town band at the upcoming festival. But whether she plays the fiddle or the xylobone, the townspeople always run away screaming! She'll have to think outside the pine box if she wants to be on stage by festival night! This story is about enjoying what you do even if you aren't the best at it. Cl...
Aug 02, 2023•25 min
Brooke Jorden is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook How Does Our Food Grow? Brooke tells Jedlie and our guest co-host Anne O'Leary that she partnered with the UN organization Kitchen Connection to create a tool for parents to talk to their kids about food. The book grew out of the philosophy that talking to your kids about food (where it comes from, what it does in your body, etc.) will allow them to build a healthy relationship with food that will last a li...
Aug 01, 2023•35 min
Kevin Martin is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new book, "All is Well." The book is both autobiographical and biographical, revolving around Kevin's father, who passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2019. Kevin shares how he coped with grief by keeping a journal, which eventually evolved into this heartwarming book about their close relationship, growing up in South Boston, and finding their best selves as a family. It's a story of faith, savoring life's moments, ...
Jul 30, 2023•31 min
Leslie Kimmelman is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook Ready, Set, Run. Leslie tells us this book is a celebration of the New York City Marathon, the World's largest Marathon. Leslie talks about the fun and welcoming atmosphere that surrounds the NYC Marathon, how is winds its way through all five borroughs of the city, the incredible detirmination it takes to compete in the event and how the event is open to all people. Leslie also talks about the ...
Jul 29, 2023•25 min
Laura Gayle returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest book, "Grandpa's Window." Laura shares her inspiration behind the book, her experiences with grief, and the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Laura tells us that the book was written after her mother's passing, as the first grandparent death her four kids experienced. She highlights the challenges of finding the right balance of emotions, including love, sadness, grief, and hope, which resonates w...
Jul 27, 2023•24 min
Monica Mancillas is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her children's book "How to Speak in Spanglish." The book celebrates the beauty of bilingualism and explores the joys and challenges of growing up in a multicultural environment. Monica shares her personal experiences and insights, highlighting the benefits of raising bilingual children and breaking down misconceptions about code-switching. Monica affirms the value of raising bilingual children, dispelling the common myth that...
Jul 26, 2023•27 min
Jessica Kim is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her middle-grade novel, "Make a Move, Sunny Park." Jessica tells us the main character of her novel is Sunny Park, a 12-year-old Korean American who loves dancing. "Make a Move" is a friendship story that explores Sunny's struggles with social anxiety and her passion for Kpop and dance. Jessica says she wanted to write for shy and socially anxious girls, offering a relatable main character. As a people pleaser herself, she wanted t...
Jul 25, 2023•27 min
Nic Yulo returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her brand new #PictureBook, "Out of the Blue." Nic tells us about her creative process, inspirations, and the message behind her latest book. “Out Of The Blue” revolves around Coral, a small and quiet girl on a school field trip to an aquarium, where she discovers a tiny, overlooked creature named Kraken. As the plot unfolds, Coral learns to embrace her uniqueness and find her voice. Nic reveals that her love for the ocean and fa...
Jul 23, 2023•25 min
Kathleen Long Bostrom is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook "Since the Baby Came: A Siblings' Learning to Love Story." Kathleen tells us the inspiration for the book is the emotional roller coaster older siblings experience when a new baby arrives. Older siblings may feel excitement, jealousy, and uncertainty during this new phase of family life and that all these emotions are normal and should be acknowledged. Kathleen also tells us how she wanted to make p...
Jul 22, 2023•24 min
NFL Network Correspondent and Sirius Radio Host Michael Yam is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #childrens #picturebook "Fried Rice and Marinara." Michael tells us that this project started as a response to his cousins seeking diverse children's books for their mixed-race children. The book celebrates his Chinese and Italian heritage, with a young character named Mikey facing the dilemma of choosing between his two favorite cuisines for his birthday party. We discuss the sig...
Jul 20, 2023•30 min
In this episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast we welcome Katie Krause, author of the children's book "Don't Say No to H2O: Water Is So Good." Katie shares the inspiration behind her book, which stems from her own struggles with drinking water throughout her life. She talks about her journey in writing the book and the importance of encouraging children and adults to drink more water for their health and overall well-being. "Don't Say No to H2O" follows the story of a young girl who refuse...
Jul 19, 2023•30 min
Robin Polanski Morrison is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook "The Good Morning Book." Robyn explains that her book aims to provide a soft start to the day, encouraging children (and people of all ages) to take a deep breath, be mindful, and set positive intentions for the day. Robyn also shares about her personal experience with postpartum depression, which played a role in the creation of the book. She explains how reading to her child during that challenging ...
Jul 18, 2023•34 min
Rosalie Mastaler is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Hunter’s Tall Tales. Rosalie tells us this book was inspired by her son Hunter, who has a limb difference. Rosalie shares the story behind the book and its message of friendship, inclusivity, and addressing curiosity about disabilities in a positive way. The book highlights the importance of fostering curiosity and asking questions about differences while emphasizing the significance of recognizing the perso...
Jul 16, 2023•28 min
Lindsey Larson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook “Meeting Exceptional Friends." The book focuses on children with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of embracing and celebrating differences. Lindsey shares that the book aims to educate children and parents about accepting and including individuals with disabilities. She highlights the significance of asking questions and having open discussions to foster understanding and friendship. Lindsey draws from...
Jul 15, 2023•28 min
Lauren Chaitoff is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate moving and feeling alive with our kids. She is the founder of Yogi Beans, and the author of 108 Awesome Yoga Poses For Kids. Lauren invites us all to go on a Yoga adventure! Lauren tells us we can wiggle and giggle our way through these amazing yoga poses that will help us all feel good! Inside this book, you’ll find tons of playful yoga positions that will show you how moving your body can be fun. Let your imagination soar as ...
Jul 13, 2023•25 min
Best selling author Patrice Karst is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook The Invisible String Backpack. Patrice tells us this is a companion book to The Invisible String—which has sold 1.5 million copies to date— that offers a complete socio-emotional toolkit for back-to-school—and your whole life! In the story we meet Mila on her first day of school. But mixed with her excitement is worry. What if she can’t find her classroom? What if no one likes her? Wh...
Jul 12, 2023•29 min
Popular comedy writer James Breakwell is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to bring us the story of a determined boy with big dreams who remains undeterred by all the naysayers! James tells us that in You Can't Be A Pterodactyl we meet Tommy, a young boy who knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows up. But when he announces that he plans to be a pterodactyl, it turns out he’s surrounded by skeptics (because what would he eat? Where would he live? How would he make money?). What’s a kid...
Jul 11, 2023•26 min
Rishma Govani returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her powerful new #PictureBook The Stars That Shine For You. Rishma tells us that The Stars That Shine for You introduces the concept of death in a child-friendly way. It's a topic we need to get comfortable talking about-enhancing not only our own grief literacy, but also raising the next generation to be fluent in the language of love, loss, and hope. Many cultures around the world share stories, have end-of-life celebratio...
Jul 09, 2023•28 min
Lauren Leary is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Harper Is Going On Vacation. Lauren tells us Harper is Going on Vacation is the first book in an anticipated series of twelve stories, catering to all audience levels with many benefits. Early readers are engaged in learning, parents are supplied with five comprehension questions to ask and teachers are building literary competence with additional curriculum alignment. Children, educators and parents will enjoy ...
Jul 08, 2023•26 min
MJ Palma is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Day Switch. MJ, who has a day job as a high school study hall monitor, tells us how she was inspired to write Day Switch and how she feels this classic switch-a-roo story can help you and your kids discover some truths about yourselves. She also reveals that her fourth period study hall students were her biggest supporters, despite not dedicating the book to them. Click here to visit MJ's website - https://www...
Jul 06, 2023•25 min
GeorgeAnne Irvine is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Teaching Tornero, The True Story Of A Sloth Superstar and the other books in her amazing #ChildrensBook Series. GeorgeAnne is the Director of Publishing at the San Diego Zoo. She is also the author of many childrens books that inspire kids to fall in love with nature. GeorgeAnne tells us that when Tornero the two-toed sloth was born at the San Diego Zoo, his wildlife care team knew his life would be special. Tornero would gro...
Jul 05, 2023•31 min
