A Dragon and A Goldfish

Share pictures books: My Hands Tell A Story by Kelly Sterling Lyons Ill. by Tonya Enegel and Groundhog Runaway Shadow by David Biedrzychi with your preschoolers and kindergartener.

11 year old Addie deals with narrow minded people in her rual Scottish town. Will kindness and finding her voice make a difference? A Kind of Spark by Erin McNicoll is not to be missed.

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko is a middle grade novel that shows realistic characters in a tough situation. Ideal for 12, 13 or 14 year olds. Also a good book for parent to read as well and discuss. Of course there's yummy food reference near the end of this podcast.

This episode reviews picture books: The Perfect Place by Matt del la Pena, Illustrated by Paola Escobar and The Green Piano by Roberta Flack and Tonya Bolden, Illustrated by Hayden Goodman. It also includes a recipe for pizza pockets.

In this episode, we review a serious but amazing picture book called Cape by Kevin Johnson, illustrated by Kit Thomas . We also review the light and playful, Wait and See by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko. Of course, there is an idea for a yummy and kid friendly snack.

From The Desk of Zoe Washington and Zoe Washington On Air are two excellent middle grade novels by Janae Marks for children ages 10 to 13.

This episode reviews Sister Friend by Jamilah Tompkins Bigelo, Illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani and Tiara' Hat Parade by Kelly Starling Lyans, Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell.

Crunchy Lit has returned. Enjoy this episode that includes reviews of Picture Books: Braver Than Brave by Janet Summer Johnson, Illustrated by Eunji Jung and Because of John Lewis by Andrea David Pickney, Illustrated by Keith Henry Brown. And a yummy, kid friendly snack idea.

Add Hide and Seeker and The Nightmare King by Daka Hermon to your family's library. Fun and creepy. And of course this episode includes a recipe.

Picture Book Review: We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish by Ryan T. Higgins and a preschool friendly recipe.