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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

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

Books Mentioned:

• 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

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

Books Mentioned:

• 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.

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

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

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