Today I’m sharing five books you’ll love, plans for RAR this fall (books clubs and writing and events you don’t want to miss!), and answers to your questions about reading a book a day.

Wondering if including re-reading is a good idea, or how to stay awake while reading aloud? (You aren’t the only one! 🥱)

Tune in to hear:

  • 5 books your kids will adore (including a picture book that seems to always grab kids)
  • some book ideas for you, Mama – I made you a list!
  • a secret audiobook strategy 🤫 😉

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TIME STAMPS:

5:41A Place to Hang the Moon
8:18Nobody Likes a Goblin
10:04Overground Railroad (and Writers on Writing)
13:17Ox-Cart Man (and Barbara Cooney 💕)
15:47The Lazy Genius Way (and a mama book list 📚)
20:30Q&A: Reading aloud with an already voracious solo reader
23:44Q&A: What about re-reading?
25:12Q&A: Staying awake when reading aloud
27:07Q&A: Do you require anything along with your read-alouds?
28:51Q&A: Read-aloud suggestions for older kids (including some longer form picture books)
31:23Q&A: How do you make narration enjoyable?
38:28Let the Kids Speak



PRINTABLE TRACKERS:

BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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The Penderwicks
Babushka’s Doll
The Talking Eggs
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
The Bee Tree
Nobody Likes a Goblin
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
Zita the Spacegirl
Little Robot
Mighty Jack
Chicken Sunday
Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure
Overground Railroad
Mornings with Monet
The Lazy Genius Way
The Junkyard Wonders
Mrs. Katz and Tush
A Place to Hang the Moon
Just Plain Fancy

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Featured image: © Barbara Cooney

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