Podcast – Book Squirt

Episodes

1. 11

   The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

   The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is one of the funniest books that I have read in a long time. It tells the story of the Herdmans, the toughest bullies you have ever heard of. They are the kids who would stuff a pussy willow down your ear, so far that you can’t get it out. [...]

   Jul 25, 2012

   5m
2. 10

   Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

   My Mom first read this book to me when I was really little, and I have always loved reading it again. It is a very funny book that tells the stories of children with some of those common illnesses like Answerbackism, Fighter-Quarrelitis, and Won’t-Put-Away-Toys-itis. 😀 This is a great book to…

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   Jul 12, 2012

   5m
3. 9

   Twenty and Ten

   Twenty and Ten was written by Claire Huchet Bishop. It started some very good conversations with my younger brothers about WWII, and I am going to ask Mom about reading it to the girls in a couple of months… Twenty and Ten is a short read, but it tells a good story [...]

   Jul 5, 2012

   4m
4. 8

   The Twenty-One Balloons

   I first read this book when I was almost ten, and have loved it ever since. When I am trying to describe it, all I can think of is the word interesting. It’s just interesting. 🙂 I am sorry that this was not my best podcast episode! But I did not have time to re-do [...]

   Jun 28, 2012

   7m
5. 7

   Maida’s Little House

   I have always loved this book! And I really want to read the rest of the series… I think I am going to try to get them for my birthday or Christmas! Sorry that there are not a lot of links below – it seems this is a really hard book to find. I hope [...]

   Jun 20, 2012

   7m
6. 6

   The Great Gilly Hopkins

   The Great Gilly Hopkins is a book written by Katherine Peterson, who also wrote Bridge to Terabithia. I have always loved her books, and this one is no exception. One thing that I forgot to add to the podcast – this book does deal with racial discrimination, and it does have curse words. If you...

   Jun 13, 2012

   6m
7. 5

   Strawberry Girl

   A book that I have always enjoyed is Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski. It is a story of survival, hard work, and feuds between neighbors. It teaches lessons about doing the best you can, and helping your neighbors. I hope you enjoy listening to my podcast about this book!! Brett Strawberry Girl by...

   Jun 6, 2012

   5m
8. 4

   Ginger Pye

   This week I am talking about a book called Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes. It is the story of a little dog named Ginger, his masters Rachel and Jerry, and their Uncle Benny, who is three years old. It teaches a lesson in determination – Jerry, Rachel and Uncle Benny never give up on their [...]

   May 30, 2012

   6m
9. 3

   The All Of A Kind Family

   This week I talk about a book that I have read many times. It is the All Of A Kind Family by Sydney Taylor. It is the story of five girls: Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte and Gertie. The girls, Mama, and Papa live in NY, where life is hard for Jews. But you would not know it from listening to these...

   May 24, 2012

   6m
10. 2

    The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew

    This is my second podcast! 🙂 This week I am talking about one of my favorite books. It is the story of the Pepper family, and it follows them through all the ups and downs of their crazy lives. With a couple of very funny, and a couple very cute stories thrown in to balance [...]

    May 17, 2012

    5m
11. 1

    Meet the Book Squirt

    This is the very first episode of my new podcast. I talk a little bit about myself and why I chose the name “Book Squirt”. I hope you enjoy listening. I’d love to hear from you what you thought. If you have any books that you would like me to podcast about, please leave me [...]

    May 9, 2012

    6m