Parhaat Childrens Books Podcastit (2026)

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(Episode 29): Jim Petipas: The Cows Go Moo 44:42

1d ago44:42

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We are excited to have with us the widely acclaimed & highly talented Author, Illustrator, and Songwriter of The Cows Go Moo, Jim Petipas! We had a great time chatting about the importance of music with children’s books and why perseverance is paramount to getting a book written. Jim also had some great tips and advice for new and seasoned authors.…

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(Episode 28): Dan Abdo: Children’s Book Creator 35:19

8d ago35:19

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We are excited to have the internationally acclaimed & highly talented co-creator behind Blue, Barry, and Pancakes and Barb the Last Berserker, Dan Abdo! We had a great time chatting about the worldbuilding process of a beloved children’s graphic novel series and the benefits of technology that allow such close collaboration with a teammate hundred…

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(Episode 27): Bryan Ballinger: Faulty Dogs, Children’s Books, & Murals 28:53

15d ago28:53

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We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed & highly talented Teacher, Children's Book Author, Painter, Photographer, and Toy Designer, Bryan Ballinger! We also chatted about his upcoming book, The Big Wig Parade, which will be available on May 9th. You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648230253 See more of Bryan…

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075 | Christmas Time Ideas for Dads - Bring Their Hearts Back to Christ 37:21

25d ago37:21

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Hey Fellow Dads, We want to continuously lead our families to think about Christ, to learn about Him, to love Him, to serve Him, and to share His gospel throughout the year. I think Christmas is a great time of year to recalibrate and refocus our attention on Him, especially as we prepare to step into a new year. Here are seven ways to help us do t…

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, "Hank's Change of Heart" (The Little Press, 2025) 34:14

1M ago34:14

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In this, our second interview with children's author Cindy Williams Schrauben, we celebrate her new book, Hank's Change of Heart (The Little Press, 2025) Hardcover, illustrations by Sasha Richards, published by The Little Press just last month (Nov. 2025). We talk about the difficulties in traditional publishing, both for those aspiring to be publi…

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Renée LaTulippe, "Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics" (Charlesbridge Moves, 2025) 45:41

1M ago45:41

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A wonderful interview with children's author, poet and teacher of everything lyrical and rhyming, Renée LaTulippe, to celebrate her brand new book, Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics!, illustrated by Chuck Gonzales, just published (Charlesbridge Moves, 2025). In this, our second interview, we discuss the theatrical aspects of children's books a…

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Jennifer Conrad on Teaching Through Picture Book Appreciation 39:33

1M ago39:33

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I have never spoken to anyone like Jennifer Conrad who teaches literature to her senior high school students through picture book appreciation. In our interview, we discuss how her unique program evolved, and how her students develop and deepen their love for this genre through interaction with young children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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074 | Helps for Your Daily Walk (Part 3 - Which Devotional Books to Use) 30:19

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Hey Fellow Dads, Looking for a good Christian devotional book? Amazon has over 90,000 options to wade through! But here are five great choices for classic devotional books that have stood the test of time and will continue to encourage you for years to come. --Nathan Books (with links) 📚 Daily Light on the Daily Path https://www.wholesomewords.org/…

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Ziggy Hanaor, "Life (As We Know It)" (Cicada Books, 2025) 42:24

2M ago42:24

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Ziggy Hanaor is the director of Cicada Books, a boutique children’s publishing company. She has also written nine books including Fly Flies, Alex and Alex and The Pocket Chaotic, which have won awards and have been translated into over 20 languages. In our conversation we celebrate her new book about the history of the universe and us, entitled, Li…

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Julie Fette, "Gender by the Book: 21st-Century French Children's Literature" (Routledge, 2025) 41:30

2M ago41:30

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Gender by the Book: 21st-Century French Children's Literature (Routledge, 2025) investigates the gender representations that French children's literature transmits to readers today. Using an interdisciplinary, mixed methods approach, this book grounds its literary analysis in a sociohistorical examination of three key institutions – libraries, book…

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Stephanie Ellen Sy. "You Can't Tame a Tiger" (OwlKids, 2025) 49:00

2M ago49:00

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In our engaging interview, we celebrate award-wining illustrator Julien Chung's new book, You Can't Tame a Tiger (OwlKids) written by Stephanie Ellen Sy, published September, 2025, and talk about his many-faceted career, his ability to mix the commercial and the artistic, his love for surprises and 'wow' moments, and his transition from graphic des…

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Children's Books with Annie Kelley, Executive Editor, Random House STUDIO 41:13

3M ago41:13

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A splendid interview (I'm biased, but so what, it really is splendid) with Annie Kelley, Executive Editor, Random House STUDIO. We talk about what she looks for in a manuscript (strong voice and not generic, needs to stand out in some way). She talks about her love for children's books as a child and how she found her dream job as editor. Annie urg…

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Tami Lehman-Wilzig, "Rembrandt's Blessing" (Kar-Ben Publishing, 2025) 43:14

3M ago43:14

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Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel. Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt's passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews, and the children often come to play with the costumes at the renowned painter's house. Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel encourages his neighbors to pose f…

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073 - Helps for Your Daily Walk (Part 2 - How to Use Devotional Books) 25:41

3M ago25:41

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Hey Dads, We’ve thought about several reasons why we ought to use devotional books to help us walk with God, but how do we actually put these tools to use in realistic ways? In this episode, I’ll give you six practical ways to make devotional books a genuine benefit to your fellowship with the Lord. —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Job 23:12 “Neither have I go…

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Liz Bicknell on a Life in Childrens Literature 41:48

3M ago41:48

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Liz Bicknell is one of the most celebrated editors of children's books ever! She began her publishing career at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich in 1986, joined Candlewick as editor-in-chief in 1997. Among Bicknell’s coups was signing Jon Klassen, who burst out of the gate with his Caldecott Medal-winning I Want My Hat Back and Caldecott Honor-winning Thi…

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Trends in KIdslit: A Discussion with Harold Underdown 49:34

3M ago49:34

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Harold Underdown has worked as an independent editor and publishing consultant, providing developmental edits and strategic consulting; and as an in-house editor with Kane Press, McGraw-Hill Education, Charlesbridge, and Orchard Books. He also mentors individual authors - me included! Harold speaks and gives workshops through the Highlights Foundat…

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Sven Völker, "The Museum of Shapes" (Cicada Books, 2025) 56:43

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Welcome to the Museum of Shapes. Alma is the curator of the museum. She decides which shapes should go where. Triangles have three sides and three angles. Can you help Alma find all the triangles on the shelves? Almas favorite shape is a circle. All the points on the edge of a circle are the same distance from its center. Not all shapes are geometr…

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Suzy Levinson, "Dinos That Drive" (Tundra Books, 2025) 50:46

3M ago50:46

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Suzy Levinson is a children’s author and poet whose work has been featured in numerous anthologies, including A World Full of Poems (DK Children), I Am a Jigsaw (Bloomsbury Education), and Shaping the World (Macmillan), and magazines, including Highlights and Cricket. Her critically acclaimed debut picture book–length poetry collection, Animals in …

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Friederike Ablang and Roseanne Baxter Frank, "O'Win and the Moon" (Wonder House Books, 2025) 39:34

3M ago39:34

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Friederike Ablang is an award-winning children's illustrator. She was born in East-Berlin and studied photography and design in the United Kingdom and Germany. She has illustrated dozens of picture books and school books. In our conversation we discuss the recent book which she illustrated, O'win and the Moon by Roseanne Baxter Frank, published in …

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Danna Zeiger, "Rewriting the Rules" (Millbrook Press, 2025) 49:59

4M ago49:59

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In our wonderful interview, Dr. Danna Trachtenberg Zeiger and I celebrate her debut picture book, Rewriting the Rules, a STEM nonfiction picture book which was just released from Millbrook Press (Carol Hinz, editor) on September 9, 2025". She is represented by Gaby Cabezut at The Seymour Agency. A published scientist, Danna's research has appeared …

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072 | A Champion for Life & Liberty (Charlie Kirk) 46:57

4M ago46:57

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Intro Hey Dads, A man was shot while exercising his first amendment right to free speech—because someone deemed what he said to be evil. What was this man’s message, and what should our response be as believers—and especially as Christian dads? How can we fight lies not with violence, but with truthful words? - Nathan Scriptures 📖 1 Timothy 4:12 📖 …

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Hannah Shafiroff, "My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays" (Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2025) 33:57

4M ago33:57

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Hannah Shafiroff is celebrating a book about celebrations! In our interview we talk about her brand new picture book which she both wrote and illustrated, My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays (Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2025). We talk about her own childhood and memories of Sabbath and holidays, and how her she was able to turn her childhood pas…

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Mallory Loehr on a Life in Children's Books 52:35

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In her thirty plus years of enthusiastic dedication to Random House Children’s Books, Mallory Loehr has played a seminal role in the development of this business. She has led numerous editorial teams, working with them to develop strategies for growth, across trade and brand, for all ages and formats, including for Random House Books for Young Read…

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D.J. Corchin , "A Million Yes's" (Phazelfoz, 2025) 55:16

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DJ Corchin is a celebrated author and illustrator from Oak Park, IL. In our spirited interview, we discuss his career as a polymath, his unconventional breakthrough from self publishing to traditional publishing and back.and celebrate his brand new picture book , A Million YES's (Phazelfoz Company, 2025), illustrated by Dan Dougherty. Learn more ab…

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071 | Helps for Your Daily Walk (Part 1 - Why Use Devotional Books) 29:49

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Hey fellow dads, What’s the difference between doctrinal and devotional books? Why are good devotional books so helpful in our spiritual walk? Join us for today’s episode, and let’s find out. —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Matthew 12 📖 Isaiah 42 📖 Proverbs 11:14 📖 Proverbs 15:22 📖 Proverbs 24:6 📖 Proverbs 2:20 Books 📚 Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Gui…

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Ammi-Joan Paquette, "My Mouth Says" (Penguin, 2025) 46:29

5M ago46:29

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Ammi-Joan (A.J.) Paquette is author of twenty books for children as wel as a senior literary agent for Aevitas Creative Management. In our wonderful interview we celebrate her new boar book,My Mouth Says (Body Power), third in a series, illustrated by Sabrena Khadija and published just last month (July, 2025) by Rise x Penguin Workshop. We also tal…

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Dylan Thuras and Jennifer Swanson, "The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide to Inventing the World" (Workman Kids, 2025) 54:36

5M ago54:36

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Jennifer Swanson is the author of 50 nonfiction books for kids. In this, our second interview, we celebrate her brand new book, The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide to Inventing the World (Workman Kids, 2025), co-written with Dylan Thuras, illustrated by Ruby Fresson and published by Workman Kids. We speak about her recent books and have an illuminat…

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Amy Moore, "The Baker's Dozen" (Sleeping Bear Press, 2025) 41:15

5M ago41:15

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In our charming interview, Amy Moore celebrates two new picture books, The Bakers Dozen (illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier) published by Sleeping Bear Press in May. 2025, and Humpty's Great Fall (illustrated by Josh Cleland) published this month by Two Lions. Amy Moore has been writing since childhood. After earning a degree in Journalism from the Un…

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070 | Only One Life… 38:28

5M ago38:28

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Hey fellow dads, Only God knows how long we'll live, but He can “teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” What Scriptures and books might help us do that? Tune in today and find out! —Nathan 📖 Scriptures Psalm 103:2 Romans 16:4 Matthew 9:36 Jeremiah 3:15 Psalm 90 Genesis 1-11 Philippians 2 1 Corinthians 15:53 Proverbs…

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Gabriel Ertsgaard, "A Fiction Writer’s Guide to Peace: Crafting Nonviolent Heroism" (Bloomsbury, 2025) 47:31

6M ago47:31

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Superhero violence and graphic action sequences are prevalent on the screen and on the page, but this book takes an alternative route with practical guidance, frameworks, and tools for incorporating the principles of peacebuilding and nonviolence into compelling fiction. By mapping a path less travelled but just as vital in divisive times, in n A F…

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"The Dance of Obedience" by Madeleine Delbrêl 10:31

6M ago10:31

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Celebrating eighteen years of marriage! Enjoy this poem by Madeleine Delbrêl, French poet and social worker, about responding with love to the love of Christ the Bridegroom. We love this poem because it depicts the "spirit" of marriage, the gift and task that is marriage, that is the response to being "first loved" by Christ (cf. 1Jn 4:19). You can…

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An Interview with Gaby Cabezut 47:24

6M ago47:24

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Gaby Cabezut, author and literary agent of the Seymour agency and the Alliance Rights Agency talks about her author journey and internet publishing, how she became a literary agent, her love for children's books, the importance of the Latin American children's book market, and her advice on querying and writing picture book manuscripts. Plus a subm…

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069 | Four Ideas for the Fourth of July 29:57

6M ago29:57

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Hey fellow dads, Happy Fourth of July! As your family celebrates America’s birthday, have you thought about the ideas that formed the foundation for our nation and the first Independence Day? Join us today as we talk about a book that reveals the largely unknown true history of America’s independence and discuss how to teach our children a Christia…

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An Interview with Colby Sharp 43:47

7M ago43:47

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Colby Sharp is widely considered one of the leading mavens on children's literature. He is co-author of several books, including Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids (Scholastic, 2018). He started the Nerdy Book Club blog, co-hosts The Yarn podcast with Teacher Librarian Travis Jonker, serves on the Nerd Camp Michigan team and has taught schoolch…

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Ryan G. Van Cleave, "The Witness Trees: Historic Moments and the Trees Who Watched Them Happen" (Bushel & Peck, 2023) 46:05

7M ago46:05

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Dr. Ryan van Cleave is the author of over 100 books for children and adults, editorial director of Bushel & Peck Publishers, college professor and head program (Ringling), writing coach, ghostwriter, poet and more. In our wonderful conversation we celebrate his picture book The Witness Trees: Historic Moments and the Trees Who Watched Them Happen (…

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Episode 162: Vanya and the Wild Hunt plays it safe for the mglit crowd 4:13

7M ago4:13

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Vanya and the Wild Hunt is mglit that uses the same playbook with minimal changes, but will preach to girls aged 8-12.

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Yasmine Motawy, "Children’s Picture Books and Contemporary Egyptian Society" (AUC Press, 2025) 47:34

7M ago47:34

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Children’s picture books are some of the most transparently ideological materials available to parents and educators, and as cultural objects they are an expression of the zeitgeist of a particular era. They reveal much about the hopes, values, and aspirations of the society that produces them, as well as that society’s vision of its place in the w…

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Yevgenia Nayberg, "A Party for Florine: Florine Stettheimer and Me" (Neal Porter Books, 2024) 42:22

7M ago42:22

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A young girl forms a special connection to the modernist painter Florine Stettheimer, and imagines herself joining in on Florine’s exciting life. When a young girl visits the museum, she finds an unexpected friend in a self-portrait of Florine Stettheimer. They’re both artists; they both have Jewish families; they even look alike! Florine’s life wa…

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Melissa H. Mwai, "I Can Make a Friend!" (Paw Prints, 2025) 44:30

7M ago44:30

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Melissa H. Mwai is an author and illustrator, as well as an award-winning poet. She has penned five nonfiction children's books including THE HISTORY OF JAZZ (DK, 2024). As an neurodiverse Afro-Latina, Melissa is thrilled that her books help ethnically and neurodiverse kids learn more deeply about the world around them. In our delightful interview,…

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068 | Father’s Day Gifts—For Your Family 34:24

7M ago34:24

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Hey Fellow Dads, What’s on your Father’s Day wishlist? It’s pretty easy to find items for ourselves . . . but what if this year we chose some gifts for our family? Here are a few suggestions—and they don’t even cost a thing! —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Hebrews 5:1-2 📖 Proverbs 23:26 📖 Deuteronomy 11:19 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:4 📖 John 19:25-27 📖 1 Cor. 15:3-8 📖 …

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Ann Koffsky, "Ping-Pong Shabbat: The True Story of Champion Estee Ackerman" (Little Bee Books, 2024) 44:28

7M ago44:28

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Ping-Pong Shabbat: The True Story of Champion Estee Ackerman POP POP KERPOW! Eleven-year-old Ping-Pong phenom Estee Ackerman must make a difficult choice. When her championship match is scheduled on the Jewish Sabbath, will she go for the gold medal, or honor her faith? Read the true story of how a young girl struggled to uphold her beliefs while p…

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067 | D-Day’s Principles for Dads 33:25

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Hey Fellow Dads, Many of us enjoy reading war stories—and I’ll recommend some great ones in today’s episode—but have you ever considered what needs and roles we might have in common with the heroes of those stories? Specifically, what principles can the history of D-day teach us for our roles as dads? That’s what I’ll discuss in today’s episode. —N…

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Ann McCallum Staats, "Fantastic Flora: The World's Biggest, Baddest, and Smelliest Plants" (MIT Kids Press, 2025) 48:17

8M ago48:17

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In our lovely interview, we celebrate Ann McCallum Staats' brand new book (just launched this week!), Fantastic Flora: The World’s Biggest, Baddest, and Smelliest Plants, wonderfully illustrated by Zoë Ingram, published by MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick. This is not your run-of-the-mill picture book. It's over 120 pages long and is intend…

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066 | Celebrate Tyndale and His Translation 26:18

8M ago26:18

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Hey Fellow Dads, This year marks the 500th anniversary since William Tyndale began publishing the first edition of his translation of the New Testament into English. Why should we celebrate William Tyndale and his 1525 English New Testament? In this episode, I want to pass along seven reasons we should become familiar with Tyndale, emulate his char…

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065 | Hold Your Little Ones 18:22

8M ago18:22

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Hey Fellow Dads, What comes to your mind when you hold your baby? In this episode, I’ll share six lessons we can learn from holding our little ones. —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Isaiah 40:11 📖 Psalm 139:13-14 📖 2 Peter 1:10 📖 Ephesians 5:16 📖 Colossians 4:5 📖 Jude 3 📖 Exodus 33:11 📖 Proverbs 8:17, 34 Books 📖 The Holy Bible 📚 Witness, by Whittaker Chambers …

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Betsy Bird, "Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme" (Union Square Books, 2025) 47:18

8M ago47:18

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Betsy Bird is the Collection Development Manager of Evanston Public Library and the former Youth Materials Specialist of New York Public Library. She writes for the School Library Journal blog A Fuse #8 Production and reviews for Kirkus. She is the host of the Story Seeds podcast as well as the co-host of the Fuse 8 n' Kate podcast that she creates…

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Penny Parker Klostermann, "The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and her Arachnid World War II Army" (Astra, 2025) 43:59

8M ago43:59

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In our candid and splendid interview, Penny Parker Klostermann introduces her new nonfiction picture book Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid WWII Army (Astra/Calkins Creek, 2025), illustrated by Anne Lambelet, which launched just a few days ago! We also talk about her recent Martian escapade, Merry Christmas, Dear Mars illustrated by Estrela …

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(Episode 26): Sandy Murphy: Bringing Lake Champlain to Life Through Graphic Novels 35:49

8M ago35:49

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#OurScrumptiousLake #SandyMurphy #LakeChamplain #EnvironmentalEducation #GraphicNovel #MiddleGradeBooks #ScienceForKids #WaterStewardship #Phytoplankton #LakeEcosystem #ChildrensBooks #ScienceLiteracy #NatureLovers #VermontAuthors #LakeLife Join us in exploring "Our Scrumptious Lake PHYTOTASTIC!"—a unique graphic novel that dives into the aquatic e…

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(Episode 25): How Emily Drouin Shapes Young Minds with Comics and Creativity 43:16

8M ago43:16

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#EmilyDrouin #KidsConNewEngland #ChildrensBooks #ArtEducation #ComicConForKids #Illustration #GraphicDesign #ProfessionalIllustrator #Animation #Cartooning #LiteracyThroughComics #ArtForKids #CreativeLearning #CosplayFun #InspiringCreativity Join us as we dive into the colorful and creative world of Emily Drouin, a professional illustrator and grap…

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