Great Books for Kids & Two Old Goats

Sally and Don talk about some great books they've recently read, including:Birdlore by Jess KeatingHow to Hatch by Sara Holly AckermanI Am We by Leslie Barnard BoothIn the World of Whales by Michelle CusolitoWhen a Tree Falls by Kirsten Pendreigh

Sally and Don talk about school visits during I Love to Read Month and highlight some of the great books they shared with students, including:Broken by X. FangEvery Monday Mabel by Jashar AwanIvan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine ApplegateLibrary Lion by Michelle KnudsenRobert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature by Margriet RuursZip Zap Wickety Wack: A Story about Sharing by Matthew Diffee by 

Season Two kicks off with a very special guest. Award winning author-educator Tasha Spillett joins Sally and Don to talk about her books and about her journey as a writer.Tasha's books include:I Sang You Down from the Stars illustrated by Michaela GoadeBeautiful You, Beautiful Me illustrated by Salini PereraRaven's Ribbons illustrated by Daniel RamirezThe Surviving the City graphic novel series illustrated by Natasha Donovan

Sally and Don are joined by four special guests who share some of their favourite books to enjoy during the holiday season, including:The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam RexInterrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker by David Ezra SteinJesus' Christmas Party by Nicholas AllanWhen Santa Wrote Back by Nathan ChristopherThe Gift of Words by Peter ReynoldsThe First Christmas Tree: An Innu Tale by Ovila FontaineThe Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney RyanMoon and Star by Robin MullerWelcome Comfort by Patricia Polacco Great Joy by Kate DiCamilloChristmas Cookies by Amy Krouse RosenthalWhere Did They Hide My Presents? by Alan Katz

Sally and Don share some great books that include:A Friend Like You by Frank Murphy & Charnaie GordonHow to Grow a Family Tree by Bea BirdsongI Know How to Draw an Owl by Hilary Horder HippelyNo More Chairs by Dan GillSophie's Masterpiece by Eileen Spinelli

Sally & Don share some of their favourite books about dogs.The titles include:Before You Were Mine by Maribeth BoeltsBest in Show by David ElliottOnce I Ate a Pie by Patricia MacLachlanForever Home by Henry ColeHachiko Waits by Leslea NewmanJust Like Millie by Lauren CastilloLost and Found by Jim LaMarcheDetective Dogs by Allison Pearce StevensI Got Two Dogs by John Lithgow

Sally and Don welcome a special guest to talk about some great baseball books for kids of all ages.Books DiscussedHome Run by Robert BurleighYou've Never Heard of Sandy Koufax? by Jonah WinterYogi by Barb RosenstockThere Goes Ted Williams by Matt TavaresThe Kid from Diamond Street by Audrey VernickAll*Star by Audrey VernickLineup for Yesterday by Ogden NashCal Ripken Jr.: The Longest Season by Cal Ripken Jr.Black Diamond Kings by Charles R. Smith Jr.

Sally & Don talk about ten great books that would be wonderful additions to every school library!Books Presented:To See an Owl by Mathew CordellWish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly HuntHurricane by Jason ChinNarwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic by Candace FlemingThe Littlest Drop by Sascha AlperOur Pebbles by JarvisHow to Reach the Moon by Nicolas SchuffBeatrice Looks for Home by Ron GradyRose Weaves a Garden by Rashin KheiriyehNight Walk by Jason Cockroft

Sally and Don talk about some of their favourite novels written in verse.Books Mentioned:The Burning Season by Carline Starr RoseThe Trouble with Heroes by Kate MessnerAnd The, Book! by Lisa FippsLove That Dog by Sharon CreechHome of the Brave by Katherine Applegate16 Words by Lisa Rogers

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 KirkYou’re A Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems by Sean Taylor In The Desert by David ElliottIf I Could Choose A Best Day: Poems of Possibility,  selected by Irene Latham and Charles WatersHandsprings by Douglas FlorianSummersaults by Douglas FlorianAutumnblings by Douglas FlorianWinter 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 CroninHelp Me, Mr. Mutt! by Janet StevensCreature Features by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page.Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea WangMajor Taylor: World Cycling Champion by Charles R. SmithMartin’s Big Words by Doreen RappaportJust Like Rube Goldberg by Sarah AronsonRube 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 RubinRachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World by Kate Hannigan. Illustrated by Katie HickeyElsa'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 BauerHachiko Waits by Leslea NewmanHome of the Brave by Katherine ApplegateKaspar Prince of Cats by Michael MorpurgoJust Around the Corner: Poems by James StevensonFerris by Kate DiCamilloThe Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts by Richard PeckThe 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 LukoffI'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle LukoffSun & Spoon by Kevin HenkesThe Teddy Bear by David McPhail