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Great Books for Kids & Two Old Goats

Great Books for Kids and Two Old Goats

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 6

Two retired teachers and children's literature enthusiasts share their recommendations for great books for kids, alongside special guests.

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Episode 6: A Focus on Poetry

Season 1 · Episode 6

Saturday, June 14, 2025 • Duration 29:18

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 Mentioned:

Dogs Rule by Daniel Kirk
You’re A Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems by Sean Taylor
In The Desert by David Elliott
If I Could Choose A Best Day: Poems of Possibility, selected by Irene Latham and Charles Waters
Handsprings by Douglas Florian
Summersaults by Douglas Florian
Autumnblings by Douglas Florian
Winter Eyes by Douglas Florian

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Episode 5: Road Trip

Season 1 · Episode 5

Sunday, June 1, 2025 • Duration 28:31

In today’s episode, Sally and Don journey west to talk books with some great teachers.

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Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
Help Me, Mr. Mutt! by Janet Stevens
Creature Features by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page.
Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang
Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion by Charles R. Smith
Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport
Just Like Rube Goldberg by Sarah Aronson
Rube Goldberg’s Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off by Jennifer George

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Episode 4: More Great Books and More Book Talk

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • Duration 30:47

Sally and Don continue a discussion about the importance of reading aloud and present more books to share with children.

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I Don't Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty. Illustrated by Mike Boldt.
Anything by Rebecca Stead. Illustrated by Gracey Zhang.
Once upon a time, the End by Geoffrey Kloske. Illustrated by Barry Blitt.
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard. Illustrated by Oge Mora.

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Episode 3: Picture Book Biographies

Season 1 · Episode 3

Sunday, May 4, 2025 • Duration 36:54

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 Ruurs. Artwork by Robert Bateman
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon by Dean Robbins. Illustrated by Sean Rubin
Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World by Kate Hannigan. Illustrated by Katie Hickey
Elsa's Chessboard by Jenny Andrus. Illustrated by Julie Downing

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Episode 2: Why Reading Aloud to Kids Matters

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Duration 41:07

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 Honor by Marion Dane Bauer
Hachiko Waits by Leslea Newman
Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
Kaspar Prince of Cats by Michael Morpurgo
Just Around the Corner: Poems by James Stevenson
Ferris by Kate DiCamillo
The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts by Richard Peck
The One Thing You'd Save by Linda Sue Park

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Episode 1: Let's Get Started

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, April 4, 2025 • Duration 34:44

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 Lukoff
I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff
Sun & Spoon by Kevin Henkes
The Teddy Bear by David McPhail

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