Readers on the Road

“Lucky Ducklings” by Eva Moore and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. Orchard Books, New York. 2013.

We're back! Or trying to be back! After a haitus inspired by two kids, new software, and some major life changes, we're jumping back into recording.

Readers on the Road learns to not judge a book by the cover… we loved “A Pig Is Moving In!” by Claudia Fries. Orchard Books, New York. 2000.

Readers on the Road loves “Acorn Was a Little Wild,” by Jen Arena and illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York. 2022.

Bike season is here, and we love “Ride Beside Me,” by Lucy Knisley. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 2024.

Readers on the Road dreams of cooler weather in the midst of a heatwave! We chill down with “The Hockey Skates,” by Karl Subban and illustrated by Maggie Zeng. Harper Collins Publishers LTD, Toronto ON. 2023.

Readers on the Road considers a pet. Just kidding. We do love puns, though. And “Once Upon A Goat,” by Dan Richards and illustrated by Eric Barclay. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 2019.

Readers on the Road taps through “Song and Dance Man,” by Karen Ackerman and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 1988

Readers on the Road is in the sea-sonal ocean mood and we enjoy “Octopants and the Missing Pirate Underpants” by Suzy Senior and illustrated by Claire Powell. Tiger Tales, Wilton CT. 2022

Readers on the Road loves a social-emotional book in disguise! We enjoy “Maybe Tomorrow?” by Charlotte Agell and Ana Ramirez Gonzales. Scholastic, New York. 2019.

A truly gross and joyful tale, Readers on the Road enjoys “Toad,” by Ruth Brown. Dutton Children’s Boos, Penguin Books USA. New York. 1996.

Readers on the Road loves a classic— “Bread And Jam For Frances,” by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Lillian Hoban. Harper Collins Publishers, 1964.

Readers on the Road loves “King Hugo’s Huge Ego,” by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick Press, Somerville MA. 2011

Readers on the Road thinks about birds of the city in “The Tale of Pale Male, A True Story,” by Jeanette Winter. Harcourt, Inc. 2007

Readers on the Road discovers a new magical favorite— a story in a story, as Arthur said. We loved “The Snail House,” by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Gillian Tyler. Candlewick Press, Cambridge MA. 2000.

A classic from mama’s childhood! Readers on the Road loved “Officer Buckle and Gloria,” by Peggy Rathmann. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York. 1995.

Readers on the Road is in full spring mode. We enjoy “My Garden,” by Kevin Henkes. Greenwillow Books, 2010.

Readers on the Road enjoys a local story, “Ice Harbor Mittens,” by Robin Hansen and illustrated by Jamie Hogan. Downeast Books, 2010.

Readers on the Road loves to be wrapped in love. We enjoy “A Hat for Mrs. Goldman; A Story About Knitting and Love,” by Michelle Edwards and G. Brian Karas. Schwartz & Wade Books, New York. 2016.

Readers on the Road embraces moments of change with “Everything Changes and That’s Ok,” by Carol Dodd and illustrated by Erin Huybrechts. Bala Kids, Shambhala Publications, Inc. Boulder, CO. 2022

We may be a bit late for sugaring season, but Readers on the Road enjoyed “Sugaring,” by Jessie Haas and illustrated by Jos A. Smith nonetheless. Greenwillow Books, New York 1996.

Readers on the Road suddenly has a soft spot for pigeons thanks to “Dr. Coo and the Pigeon Protest,” by Sarah Hampson and illustrated by Kass Reich. Kids Can Press. Toronto, ON. 2018

Readers on the Road loves a Maine Coon, so naturally we love “My Cat, Coon Cat,” by Sandy Ferguson Fuller and illustrated by Jeannie Brett. Islandport Press, Yarmouth ME. 2011

Readers on the Road celebrates Arbor Day with “Arbor Day Square,” by Kathryn O. Galbraith and illustrated by Cyd Moore. Peach Tree Publishers, Atlanta GA. 2010.

Readers on the Road adores this new find: “The Cookie Store Cat,” by Cynthia Rylant. The Blue Sky Press, scholastic Inc. 1999.

Readers on the Road is ready for spring birds. We learn about owls in “Night Owl Night,” by Susan Edwards Richmond and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga. Charlesbridge Publishing. Watertown, MA. 2023

Readers on the Road loves another classic Bear story; this time it’s “Bear’s Loose Tooth,” by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. Margaret K. McElderry Books, New York. 2011

Readers on the Road hopes we don’t lose our baby! But we still loved reading “The Story of James,” by David McPhail. E.P. Dutton, a division of Penguin Books USA, Inc. 1989.

Readers on the Road celebrates Women’s History Month with “Grace Hopper, Queen of Computer Code,” by Laurie Wallmark and illustrated by Katy Wu. Sterling Children’s Books, New York. 2017.

We love pasta! And the hilarious story “Noodle Man, The Pasta Superhero,” by April Pulley Sayer and illustrated by Stephen Costanza. Orchard Books, NY. 2002.

A story for the kids and the grownups… we love “The Old Woman Who Named Things,” by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Kathryn Brown. Harcourt Brace & Company, New York. 1996

Readers on the Road loves cider, and we loved learning about “Apple Cider Making Days,” by Ann Purmell and illustrated by Joanne Friar. The Millbrook Press, Brookfield CT. 2002.

Readers on the Road is feeling done with germ season, but we still enjoyed “Bear Feels Sick,” by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. Margaret K. McElderry Books, New York. 2007

Readers on the Road finally gets to our Valentine’s reading and enjoys “A Village Full of Valentine’s,” by James Stevenson. Greenwillow Books, NY. 1995.

Readers on the Road enjoys Maine author Jamie Hogan’s “Skywatcher.” Tilbury House Publishers, Thomaston ME. 2021

What a classic! Readers on the Road loved discovering “The Christmas Train,” by Ivan Gantschev. Little, Brown, and Company. Boston. 1982

Readers on the Road loves the Caldecott Honor classic, “The Relatives Came,” by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Bradbury Press, New York. 1985.

We are more the country frog type of people, but we loved “City Dog, Country Frog,” by Mo Willems and illustrated by Jon J Muth. Hyperion Books for Children, New York. 2010.

Readers on the Road enjoys the classic “The Princess and the Pea,” by Hans Christen Anderson and illustrated by Maia Dusíková. Floris Books, Edinburgh 2012.

A bathtime classic! We love “The Tub People,” by Pam Conrad and illustrated by Richard Egielski. Harper & Row, Publishers. 1989.

We love communities, that value coziness, and so we especially enjoyed “The Mitten Tree,” by Candace Christiansen and illustrated by Elaine Greenstein. Fulcrum Kids Publishing, Golden CO. 1997.

Readers on the Road loves moose, so obviously we adore “Antlers Forever,” by Frances Bloxam and illustrated by Jim Sollers. Down East Books, Rockport ME. 2001.

Readers on the Road loves this true tale of “Silas, The Bookstore Cat,” by Karen Trella Mather and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Down East Books, Camden ME. 1994.

From snow to surf season? I guess so! Readers on the Road enjoys “Mrs. Armitage and the Big Wave,” by Quentin Blake. Harcourt Brace & Company. Orlando, FL. 1997

Readers on the Road thinks this must be a new classic! We love “The Lumberjack’s Beard,” by Duncan Beedie. Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press. Somerville, MA. 2017.

Readers on the Road has transitioned to full winter mode with “That’s Hockey,” by David Bouchard and illustrated by Dean Griffiths. Orca Book Publishers. Victoria, BC. 2002.

Readers on the Road holds on to the Christmas spirit a bit longer with “One Snowy Night,” by M. Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton. Good Books, Intercourse, PA. 2004.

Readers on the Road needs to get writing letters! We loved “Thank You, Santa,” by Margaret Wild and illustrated by Kerry Argent. Scholastic, INC. 1991.

Readers on the Road continues the Christmas spirit with “One Cozy Christmas,” by M. Christina Butler and illustrated by Tina Macnaughton. Little Tiger Press, Wilton CT. 2017.

Readers on the Road zooms back to 1881 with “Apple Tree Christmas,” by Trinka Hakes Noble. Dial Books for Young Readers, E.P. Dutton, Inc. New York, 1984