Childish Pursuits

This week, special guest Lila joins us to talk about Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson. We discuss spirited heroines, Victorian childcare and Jacqueline Wilson's big Dickens energy.Welcome to Childish Pursuits: the show where we discuss children's books with the hearts of kids and the brains of adults. Each week we host a special guest to discuss a classic children's book - from Tracy Beaker to Goodnight Mister Tom - getting nerdy about what we love and what we can learn from child(ish) reads as grown-ups.Hosted by Sarah Howden.

This week, special guest James joins us to talk about When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr. We discuss great escapes, flawed parents and the importance of trivial things. Content warning: Contains a discussion of suicide.Welcome to Childish Pursuits: the show where we discuss children's books with the hearts of kids and the brains of adults. Each week we host a special guest to discuss a classic children's book - from Tracy Beaker to Goodnight Mister Tom - getting nerdy about what we love and what we can learn from child(ish) reads as grown-ups.Hosted by Sarah Howden.

This week, special guest James joins us to talk about Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian. We discuss the joys of English countryside, how children's literature addresses trauma and healing, and why every birthday should involve two kinds of jelly.Welcome to Childish Pursuits: the show where we discuss children's books with the hearts of kids and the brains of adults. Each week we host a special guest to discuss a classic children's book - from Tracy Beaker to Goodnight Mister Tom - getting nerdy about what we love and what we can learn from child(ish) reads as grown-ups.Hosted by Sarah Howden.