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Two retired teachers and children's literature enthusiasts share their recommendations for great books for kids, alongside special guests.
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Episode Sixteen: Spring Reading Blossoms!
Sally & Don share some of their favourite spring-related books including:The Dust Bowl by David BoothHandsprings by Douglas FlorianI Am Wind by Rachel PoliquinMrs. Spitzer's Garden by Edith…
Episode Fifteen: Five Great Non-Fiction Books for Kids (and one for good luck!)
Sally and Don talk about some great books they've recently read, including:Birdlore by Jess KeatingHow to Hatch by Sara Holly AckermanI Am We by Leslie Barnard BoothIn the World of Whales by Michelle…
Episode Fourteen: I Love to Read Month & Some Great Books to Share
Sally and Don talk about school visits during I Love to Read Month and highlight some of the great books they shared with students, including:Broken by X. FangEvery Monday Mabel by Jashar AwanIvan:…
Season Two - Episode One: An Interview with Award-Winning Author Tasha Spillett
Season Two kicks off with a very special guest. Award winning author-educator Tasha Spillett joins Sally and Don to talk about her books and about her journey as a writer.Tasha's books include:I Sang…
Episode Twelve: Great Christmas Books
Sally and Don are joined by four special guests who share some of their favourite books to enjoy during the holiday season, including:The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam RexInterrupting Chicken Saves…
Episode Eleven: Empathy and Friendship in Children's Literature
Sally and Don share some great books that include:A Friend Like You by Frank Murphy & Charnaie GordonHow to Grow a Family Tree by Bea BirdsongI Know How to Draw an Owl by Hilary Horder HippelyNo…
Episode Ten: Great Dog Books to Share with Dog Lovers Young & Old
Sally & Don share some of their favourite books about dogs.The titles include:Before You Were Mine by Maribeth BoeltsBest in Show by David ElliottOnce I Ate a Pie by Patricia MacLachlanForever…
Episode Nine: Baseball, Books & Kids
Sally and Don welcome a special guest to talk about some great baseball books for kids of all ages.Books DiscussedHome Run by Robert BurleighYou've Never Heard of Sandy Koufax? by Jonah WinterYogi by…
Episode Eight: 10 Great Books
Sally & Don talk about ten great books that would be wonderful additions to every school library!Books Presented:To See an Owl by Mathew CordellWish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly HuntHurricane by…
S1E7 Episode Seven: Novels in Verse
Sally and Don talk about some of their favourite novels written in verse.Books Mentioned:The Burning Season by Carline Starr RoseThe Trouble with Heroes by Kate MessnerAnd The, Book! by Lisa…
S1E6 Episode 6: Poetry in Children's Literature
In today's episode, Sally and Don focus on poetry and present a number of books that would be great additions to any collection. They have tips for parents, grandparents, and teachers, too!Books…
S1E5 Episode 5: A Road Trip to One of Our Favourite Schools
In today’s episode, Sally and Don journey west to talk books with some great teachers.Books Mentioned:Diary of a Worm by Doreen CroninHelp Me, Mr. Mutt! by Janet StevensCreature Features by Steve…
S1E4 Episode 4: More Great Books for Kids & More Book Talk
Sally and Don continue a discussion about the importance of reading aloud and present more books to share with children.Books Mentioned:I Don't Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty. Illustrated by Mike…
S1E3 Episode 3: Picture Book Biographies
Sally and Don talk about the importance of picture book biographies for readers of all ages and present some of their favourites.Books Mentioned:Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Loved Nature by Margriet…
S1E2 Episode 2: Why Reading Aloud to Kids Matters
Sally and Don discuss a recent article and talk about why reading to kids of all ages is a must. They present a number of books that are can't-miss selections to read aloud.Books Mentioned:On My…
S1E1 Episode 1: Let's Get Started
Sally and Don welcome you to the podcast. They are joined by a teacher librarian to discuss her role in schools and to talk about some great books.Books Mentioned:Just What To Do by Kyle LukoffI'm…
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