Today, I’m hoping to tell you about some authors/illustrators you may not have heard about before!
These aren’t necessarily new authors, but they may be new to you.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- picture books, middle grade books and even books for your tweens and teens – I’m covering ALL the bases!
- graphic novel suggestions that you’ll approve of (and that your kids will like)
- a couple of favorites from our house, including one book that my 5-year-old carried around for weeks
- plus (admittedly, my favorite part) my 4-year-old twins chatting about a book we often read 3 times in a row
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- 2:24 Ben Hatke
- 5:27 Kyo Maclear
- 6:38 My 4-year-old twins give their recommendation 😉
- 11:49 Karina Yan Glaser
- 13:25 Gloria Wheelan
- 16:50 Renée Watson
- 18:52 Let the kids speak
A couple takeaways from this episode …
- “Nobody Likes a Goblin is one of the best ways I know to calm my little kids when they’re throwing a fit.” Have tried Sarah’s trick yet? When a little one is melting down, grab a book and start reading – don’t announce; don’t ask. Just read, and wait for the story to do its magic.
Books from this episode:
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Links from this episode:
- Ben Hatke’s site
- Kyo Maclear’s site
- Karina Yan Glaser’s site
- RAR #85: Reading “Messy” Books About Hard Topics with Kids
- Gloria Whelan’s site
- Renee Watson’s site
- Order The Read-Aloud Family
- Premium Membership
You’ll also enjoy:
- Reading aloud with toddlers (and other littles) underfoot
- How to save a bad day
- Books for kids who don’t love reading (yet!)
(Note: featured image is from Julia’s House for Lost Creatures by Ben Hatke)
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