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Reading With Your Kids Podcast
Release Date: 03/09/2017
Laughs, Chills & Middle Grade Thrills
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
If you're a fan of spooky middle grade stories, you'll want to check out this episode of Reading with Your Kids! We had the pleasure of chatting with two talented authors - Maria Scrivan and Lindsay Currie about their latest creepy-cool books. First up, Maria Scrivan gave us the scoop on her graphic novel series "Nat a Chance." This is the 6th book in the series, and it follows a character named Nat who doesn't think she's an athlete...until she gets roped into doing a triathlon with her bestie. Maria shared how the story is inspired by her own experiences overcoming self-limiting beliefs...
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Why Kids Ask "Why"?
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Hey there fellow book lovers! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with two talented authors - Tamara Girardi and Veera Hiranandani. First up, we talked to Tamara about her brand new board book "Why Mommy? Why?", the sequel to her popular "Why Daddy? Why?" book. Tamara shared the process of creating these books, explaining how she carefully chooses every word to celebrate the special bond between parents and kids. She also gave us a peek into her future plans, including grandparent-themed books coming in 2027. Tamara emphasized the importance of...
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Growing Up & Going Wild: Adventures to Inspire Young Minds
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Great News! The Reading With Your Kids Podcast Has Been Named #2 on Feedspot.com 60 Best Book Podcast List! Hey there, fellow book lovers! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with two amazing authors who are bringing some seriously awesome stories to life. First up, we caught up with Tim Wright, the mastermind behind the Toby Baxter book series. Toby's latest adventure, "I Heart River Home," is all about this 13-year-old hero learning what it means to love - in all its messy, wonderful forms. From dealing with a school bully to navigating his first crush,...
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It’s Not Easy Being a Leprechaun… Or a Little Engineer!
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The Reading With Your Kids Podcast has been named the # 2 in Feedspot.com's 100 Best Children's Book Podcast List! The "Reading with Your Kids" podcast is a must-listen for parents looking to spark their child's imagination and love of learning. In this episode, host Jed Doherty has engaging conversations with two creative entrepreneurs making a difference in kids' lives. First, Jed chats with author Marilyn Sadler about her delightful new picture book "It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun." Marilyn shares the story of Connor O'Connor, a leprechaun who struggles to accept what makes him unique....
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A Story Born From Friendship, Love & Courage
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If you're looking for an inspiring new children's book that teaches important lessons about resilience, kindness, and courage, you'll want to check out "Brave Buzzy Bee." In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty chats with the delightful co-authors, Rima Fakih and Theresa Alhayek, about how this charming picture book came to be. Rima and Theresa's collaboration started when Theresa's previous book, "Dream Big Little Princess," caught Rima's eye. Rima, a busy mom, former Miss USA and UN influencer, was inspired to write her own children's book, and she reached out to Theresa....
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Want to Raise a Happier, Kinder, and More Curious Child? Start with Awe!
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Wow, what an inspiring chat with Deborah Farmer Kris! This parenting expert really knows her stuff when it comes to helping kids (and us grown-ups!) keep things in perspective. Deborah started out as a K-12 teacher, but soon realized her true passion was parent education. She saw how modern families often lack the support networks that used to be more common, and wanted to find new ways to share practical parenting wisdom. That's why she created the "all the time" children's book series - picture books that tackle important topics like emotions, with tips for caregivers in the back. But...
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Every Child Deserves to Belong
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In this episode of Reading With Your Kids Jed Doherty had enlightening discussions with two experts dedicated to supporting children in the foster care system. In speaking with children's book author Natasha Tripplett, Jed learned about her new picture book "Planted with Love," which draws from Tripplett's own experiences as a foster care social worker and her family's decision to foster her sister long-term. Tripplett emphasized the importance of making foster children feel seen, valued and worthy of love, even when they display challenging behaviors. Jed also connected with foster care...
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What Can a Goose & a Swamp Monster Teach Us?
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On the latest episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of chatting with two talented children's book authors - Lela Nargi and Riley Cross. Lela Nargi joined the show to celebrate the release of her new picture book, "The Lonely Goose." Jed and Lela discussed the unique bond between Canada geese, and how Lela's story explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in the animal kingdom. Lela shared her passion for wildlife and nature, and how she hopes the book will inspire families to appreciate the beauty of the natural world, even in urban...
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The 139-Year-Old House That Took a Road Trip—And the Memories It Carried
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If you're a parent or grandparent looking for a delightful new picture book to share with your little ones, you'll want to check out "Moving Day" by Teri Roach Drobnick. In this charming debut, Teri takes readers on a whimsical journey as a Victorian house in San Francisco embarks on a big move across town. As Jed and Teri discuss, the story was inspired by a real-life event where a 139-year-old house was painstakingly relocated to make way for new development. Teri was captivated by the news and quickly got to work crafting a kid-friendly narrative from the house's perspective. With her...
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The Man Who Traveled The World On His Friends' Back
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This episode of Reading with Your Kids is all about celebrating some truly exceptional people and their stories. First up we meet Kevan Chandler, the driving force behind the nonprofit "We Carry Kevan." Kevan shares an incredible story about how he and his friends carried him in a backpack during a trip to Europe, and how that sparked the creation of their organization. They make these special backpacks to help families of kids with disabilities get out and explore the world together. It's all about building community and friendship, which is so inspiring. Next, we chat with Lindsey Larson...
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Today we are joined by best selling author Angie Flores. Angie is the author of the beautiful new children's book "Cub's Wish". Making wishes for a wishing star is not always as easy as it seems, especially knowing the wish may be granted. Cub's Wish brings out the sweet moments of conversation between parent and child and the understanding that sometimes we all need a little guidance to achieve our dreams.
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