I migliori Childrens Books podcast (2025)

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Sam Arthur on Publishing Children's Books 49:13

15h ago49:13

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In this, our first interview with Sam Arthur, co-founder and creative director of Flying Eye Books, talks about his love for visual books led him into children's publishing, how he decides on which manuscripts to pursue, and his tips for aspiring authors of picture books: play close attention to the picture book format, usually 12 or 13 double spre…

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(Episode 15): Inside the Artistic and Environmental World of Bethany Stahl 50:49

7d ago50:49

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#BethanyStahl #ChildrensBooks #EcoFriendly #SaveTheEarth #EnvironmentalEducation #AuthorInterview #Illustrator #Aromatherapy #Herbalism #SustainableLiving #ArtAndScience #ChronicIllness #WildlifeConservation #EducationalBooks #creativeinspiration In a deeply inspiring interview, Bethany Stahl, an acclaimed author and illustrator, shares her multifa…

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Episode 161: Brandon and the Totally Troublesome Time Machine is deep, shallow and fun 2:49

19d ago2:49

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Brandon and the Totally Troublesome Time Machine is a funny book that’s smarter than it looks, but also teaches a lesson through an absurd lens.

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Bea Birdsong, "Goat Is the G.O.A.T." (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2025) 51:43

1d ago51:43

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In this, our third interview, we celebrate the brand new picture book of Bea Birdsong, Goat Is the G.O.A.T. (Nancy Paulsen Books, Feb. 2025), illustrated by Kelly Murphy. Bea is also the author of I Will Be Fierce!, Sam’s First Word, How to Spot a Best Friend, Boop!, with many more books coming out over the next two years. We talk about Bea's meteo…

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058 | Alaskan Adventures! (part 2) with Jonathan Fisher 43:16

7d ago43:16

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Hey Fellow Dads, Today we continue a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my friend Pastor Jonathan Fisher shares how God called him to be the answer to his own prayers for needy communiti…

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Vivian Kirkfield, "One Girl's Voice: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land" (Calkins Creek, 2025) 54:56

12d ago54:56

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In this, our second interview I speak with award-winning children's author Vivian Kirkfield about her gorgeous, brand new picture book, One Girl's Voice: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land (Calkin's Creek, Feb. 2025, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon). We talk about the life and pioneering career of Lucy Stone, how the book came about, an…

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(Episode 14): KP Loundy on Creating Monsters Kids Love: The Story Behind The Monster Treaty of In-Betweeny 45:35

14d ago45:35

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#KPLoundy #ChildrensBooks #MonsterTreatyOfInBetweeny #KidLit #Storytelling #BedtimeStories #Parenting #CreativeWriting #IllustratedBooks #FamilyReading #KidsAndMonsters #AuthorInterview #BookRelease #FantasyFootballMom #ChildhoodImagination In an engaging interview, children’s book author KP Loundy opens up about her latest work, The Monster Treaty…

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(Episode 13): The Story Behind Two Girls in Pajamas for Their Mama by Rhonda Jenkins 25:21

20d ago25:21

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#RhondaJenkins #ChildrensBooks #TwoGirlsInPajamasForTheirMama #KidLit #Storytelling #FamilyBooks #ADHDAwareness #BookRelease #AuthorInterview #ReadAloud #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #EmotionalGrowth #Adventure #literature In an enlightening conversation, children’s author Rhonda Jenkins shares insights from her latest book, Two Girls in Pajamas for…

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(Episode 12): How Vie Portland’s Books Encourage Acceptance | We Make Children's Books 43:55

20d ago43:55

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#ViePortland #ChildrensBooks #InclusiveBooks #KidsLiterature #AuthorInterview #Storycomic #Bookworms #ReadAloud #EducationalBooks #YoungReaders #DiversityInBooks #Storytelling #Acceptance #SocialEmotionalLearning #ChildrensAuthor Welcome to "We Make Children's Books," the podcast that explores the imaginative realms of children's literature! I'm Ba…

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(Episode 11): How Sarah Woodard Uses Children’s Books to Discuss Big Issues 27:17

20d ago27:17

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#SarahWoodard #ChildrensBooks #ActivistAuthor #KidsBooks #IndieAuthor #ReikiMaster #Storytelling #Bookworms #ReadAloud #EducationalBooks #YoungReaders #DiversityInBooks #EnvironmentalEducation #HumanRightsEducation #LGBTQIABooks #storycomicpresents Welcome to "We Make Children’s Books," the podcast where we dive into the creative worlds of those wh…

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(Episode 10): How Sister Authors Are Changing Children’s Books | The Friendly Bookshelf 32:09

20d ago32:09

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#TheFriendlyBookshelf #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #CarolineKatherineBrickley #SocialEmotionalLearning #AntiBullying #BookshelfStory #KidsLiterature #Storytelling #VermontAuthors #SEL #PictureBooks #EmpathyInEducation #InclusiveStories #LiteraryInterview Welcome to We Make Children's Books, we chat with the inspiring twin sisters Caroline & Kat…

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Episode 160: 1001 Silly Would You Rather Questions to Spark Family Fun 2:30

25d ago2:30

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The Ultimate Book of Would You Rather Questions is the silly, fun, left-field, impossible queries that builds friendships and families.

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057 | Alaskan Adventures (Part I) with Bruce Hamilton 36:35

25d ago36:35

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Hey Fellow Dads, Today we begin a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my friend Pastor Bruce Hamilton introduces his first book—God of the Brooks—before I give a few excerpts to whet your…

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Erica Lyons, "On a Chariot of Fire: The Story of India's Bene Israel" (Levine Querido, 2024) 54:11

1M ago54:11

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In this lively and fun interview, we celebrate award-winning author Erica Lyons' new picture book, On a Chariot of Fire: The Story of India’s Bene Israel, illustrated by Siona Benjamin (Levine Querido, 2024). We talk about her childhood passion for writing, and how her careers in law and publishing gave her the tools that helped catapult her into t…

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Henry Herz, "I Am Gravity" (Tilbury House, 2024) 39:13

1M ago39:13

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In our captivating interview (pun intended), we celebrate Henry Herz's new book I AM GRAVITY (Tilbury House, April, 2024), which combines lyrical text and fascinating artwork by illustrator Mercè López, and crisscrosses splendidly between science and art, fact and fancy. We also discuss his background in engineering, and how he morphed into a leadi…

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056 | Dads, Preside Over Your Family 35:53

1M ago35:53

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Hey Fellow Dads, “A man’s home is his castle”—so goes the saying. But what does the Bible say about dads presiding in their homes? How can we do that well—and how might it benefit our families if we do? In this episode, my friend Wesley Waddle, a pastor and dad for over 20 years, shares lessons he’s learned from Bible examples and personal experien…

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Rachel Michelle Wilson, "How to Pee Your Pants: The Right Way" (Feiwel & Friends, 2024) 42:45

1M ago42:45

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In our engaging interview, Rachel talks about her hilarious new [picture book, How to Pee Your Pants: The Right Way (published by Feiwel & Friends, October 15, 2024) and the embarrassing real first-grade event which prompted her to write it (According to Rachel, it was 'directed by my little kid self'). Rachel grew up in Utah in a book-loving famil…

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David Miles Talks Children's Books 54:12

2M ago54:12

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David Miles is co-founder (together with his wife, Stephanie) and Publisher, Bushel & Peck Books, an up-and-coming West Coast children's publisher. In our illuminating interview, he talks about growing up with books, becoming a successful author, illustrator and industry professional, and then the sudden out-of-nowhere urge that led him and his wif…

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055 | Looking Back, Looking Forward 41:59

2M ago41:59

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Hey Fellow Dads, Have you paused to think through the lessons you learned in 2024? In this episode, I’ll share several of mine, along with some goals to pursue and promises to hang onto as we follow God in 2025. And don’t miss out on my Top 10 Books from 2024! Nathan Scriptures 📖 Psalm 23 📖 1 Thessalonians 4 📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18 📖 Luke 10:39 📖 Lu…

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Lesléa Newman, "Hanukkah" (Words & Pictures, 2024) 50:16

2M ago50:16

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Lesléa Newman is the author of over 85 books for readers of all ages, including the pioneering Heather Has Two Mommies. She has received many literary awards, and her books have been translated into French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Serbian, Kazakh, and Chinese.In this, our second interview, we celebrate her new picture book, entitled Hanu…

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Episode 158: Black Lives: Great Minds of Science, niche #stem in a go-to graphic novel 3:44

2M ago3:44

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Black Lives: Great Minds of Science is a non-fiction graphic novel that profiles nine STEM scientists for ages 9-13. #Black LiveGreatMindsofScience, #greatminds, #BlackLives, #TonyaBolden, #DavidWilkerson, #AbramsFanfare, @abramsbooks , # STEMgraphicnovels, #graphicnovel, #science,

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Episode 159: Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho, an instant illustrated classic regardless of the time of year 2:54

2M ago2:54

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Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho follows a similar format as its classic namesake, but wrinkles in some Christmas mojo for a timeless illustrated picture book.

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Episode 157: Jonas Hanway’s Umbrella, makes #nonfiction fun for early elementary, #entrepreneur 3:32

2M ago3:32

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Jonas Hanway’s Umbrella is a stranger than (non) fiction tale about a man that made the umbrella cool in London.

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Episode 156: Butt or Face? Revenge of the Butts, funny non-fiction that sucks in kid readers 2:43

2M ago2:43

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Butt or Face? Revenge of the Butts combines the curious and the gross in an age-appropriate nature book that makes them laugh and learn.

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054 | Dads, Pray for Your Family 32:49

2M ago32:49

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Hey fellow dads, Many Christian books have been published in recent years about moms praying for their families, but does God expect us as dads to pray for our spouse and children as well? What might it mean to be a “priest” in our own home . . . and how do we fulfill this role practically, in the day to day? In this episode we talk about where to …

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Maya Schleifer, "The Giant's Home" (2022) 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Maya Shleifer is a multi-disciplinary author, illustrator, and designer who has illustrated over a dozen children's books. Drawing helped Maya survive a difficult childhood in the Soviet Union, but only after becoming a mother did she begin to realize a growing passion for illustrating, and subsequently writing her own, picture books. We discuss he…

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Danielle Sharkan, "Sharing Shalom" (Holiday House, 2024) 31:56

3M ago31:56

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Considering the alarming rise in hate and intolerance these days, Danielle Sharkan's new picture book, Sharing Shalom (Holiday House, Sept. 2024, illustrated by Selina Alko) is a welcome injection of positivity. Based on a true story of human kindness following vandalism of a Jewish synagogue, it is a book of unbridled hope. In our interview we tal…

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053 | Dads, Teach Your Family 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Hey fellow dads, How do you “start where you are” to lead your family even when you know you aren’t the dad you ought to be? What hope do we have when greater men than us have not been able to raise godly children? Or is that even our goal? Join us today as we learn from my friend William Maricle about being the spiritual leader (teacher or prophet…

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Mark Hoffmann, "Dirt Cheap" (Knopf Books for Young Readers; 2020) 56:16

3M ago56:16

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Mark Hoffmann is an award winning illustrator, painter, author and professor. He was raised in Minnesota and earned his BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, and his MFA from UMass-Dartmouth. In our excellent discussion, we talk about what Mark calls "Virtual Vision," and how writing and illustrating picture books interact, focusing on the two wo…

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Talk to the Editor: A Discussion with Elizabeth Law 42:49

3M ago42:49

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In this episode, I talk with children's book editor, Elizabeth Law about her two great loves: children's books and the theater. Specifically, what can picture book authors learn from the theater to make their children's books shine. We talked about similarities in pacing, cadence, anticipation, the importance of the story, and the challenge of turn…

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Episode 155: Courtesy of Cupid, mglit that asks what if the God of Love was your daddy? 2:28

3M ago2:28

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Courtesy of Cupid, an effortless to read mglit about a teen girl who’s the daughter of the God of Love and has inherited some of his abilities.

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Episode 154: Amazing Abe, an illustrated book that's more than niche history 2:38

3M ago2:38

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Amazing Abe, an illustrated book about a Jewish immigrant newspaper magnate is much more than you think it is. Amazing Abe: How Abraham Cahan’s Newspaper Gave a Voice to Jewish Immigrants, Amazing Abe, Norman H. Finkelstein, Vesper Stamper, Holiday House Publishing, illustrated books, non-fiction illustrated books,…

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Highlights Foundation: A Discussion with Executive Director George Brown 46:43

3M ago46:43

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George Brown is the executive director of the Highlights Foundation, scion to the Myers family, which created Highlights Magazine. The Highlights Foundation runs workshops for small groups of authors and illustrators in its bucolic surroundings, the homestead of Garry and Caroline Myers, who co-founded Highlights for Children in 1946. George discus…

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052 | Dads, Provide for Your Family 51:21

4M ago51:21

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Hey Fellow Dads, Have you ever wondered if you’re providing enough for your family? What kind of provider is God for us, and how should we illustrate Him in the way we provide for our wives and children? What pitfalls do we need to be careful to avoid? Join us as my friend Daniel shares how we need to provide for our children in more than just fina…

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051 | Dads, Protect Your Family 37:37

4M ago37:37

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Hey Fellow Dads, Do we really have a Scriptural mandate as fathers to protect our families, or is that just a Western cultural idea? How does ego play in? What if we’re not naturally strong or tough? What do we need to keep in mind as we learn to be protectors? What books can help? Listen in as my brother-in-law Pete, a very experienced protector, …

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Reading The Aeneid Together: Aeneid Book 3 and Book 4 44:52

4M ago44:52

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Ready for more? Don't lose your nerve--keep reading the Aeneid with Charity! Take a closer look at Book 3 and Book 4. Let's wonder together: Why does Virgil have Aeneas sail around so much before meeting Dido? Before landing in Italy? Why is Aeneas lingering so long in Carthage? Is Aeneas a hero or an unfaithful lover? More than a year ago, Charity…

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Sarah Aronson, "Abzuglutely!:Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug" (Calkins Creek Books, 2024) 52:03

4M ago52:03

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In this lively interview with author Sarah Aronson, we celebrate her brand new picture book, Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug, illustrated by Andrea D'Aquino ‎ (Calkins Creek, October 15, 2024), which focuses on Bella's determination to fight for what is right, as part of her belief in Tikun Olam (repairing the world). We talk about Sa…

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Reading The Aeneid Together: Introduction, Book 1, Book 2 40:44

4M ago40:44

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More than a year ago, Charity hoped to bring you along with her as she read and taught some of the great texts of the Western Tradition. Finally, you can get excited about reading the Aeneid, together with Charity! Can it really be that hard to read and understand? (Trust us: If teenagers can do it, you can too!) Read in community with Charity and …

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Childrens' Books in Public Libraries: A Discussion with Pat (Patrick) Gracey 1:07:07

4M ago1:07:07

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Pat (Patrick) Gracey is a senior librarian at the Toronto Public Library where he is a children's services specialist, leading the team that selects new picture books for 17 downtown locations (!). In our interview, Pat talks about the magic inherent in picture books, and focuses on some of his favorite Canadian (and semi-Canadian) picture books, i…

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Devin Rose, YA Author of Chasing the Seeds 51:38

4M ago51:38

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Who doesn't love a conspiracy theory...or two?! Join Charity as she interviews Devin Rose, discussing Chasing the Seeds, the Fiefdom Chronicles, Book 1. Explore how Bitcoiners, anarcho-capitalists, preppers, libertarians, the Virgin Mary and the FBI can all be crucial plot elements in a single adventure! Discover in Chasing the Seeds a YA book that…

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050 | Dads, Know Your Roles 42:55

5M ago42:55

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Hey Fellow Dads, To be the husbands and fathers that God created us to be, we have to play the roles God has entrusted to us. What are those roles, and how do we face these ofttimes overwhelming responsibilities, especially when failure is so possible? What books can help? Nathan Books Fourth Quarter: How to Finish Your Course with Joy, by Don Sisk…

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Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple, "We Celebrate the Light" (Penguin, 2024) 57:40

5M ago57:40

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In our three-way interview, I celebrate with world-renowned children's authors Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple (who is also Jane's daughter), their brand new picture book, We Celebrate the Light, published last week (October 8, 2024) by Rise x Penguin Workshop with the 'luminous' illustrations of Jieting Chen (Illustrator). We talk about the process b…

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Tina Shepardson, "The Sorry Seeds" (Gnome Road, 2024) 45:31

5M ago45:31

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Tina Shepardson and I celebrate her wonderful new picture book The Sorry Seeds, just published (two days ago!!) by Gnome Road with gorgeous illustrations by Bong Hyun Shin. In our candid conversation, Tina reveals the true childhood story that led her to write the manuscript, and discusses her own journey from child to teacher to author, the critic…

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Kimberly Wilson, "A Credit Card Takes Charge" (Page Street Kids, 2024) 48:12

5M ago48:12

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Are you ready for the story of a credit card that takes cash on a spending spree? In my interview with picture book author Kimberly Wilson, we celebrate brand new book, A Credit Card Takes Charge, published just last week by Page Street Kids (Oct. 1st, 2024). It's third in her series of hilarious, punniful picture books dealing with all things mone…

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049 | Foster a Happy Attitude at Home & Helping Flood Victims 47:39

5M ago47:39

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Hi, Fellow Dads, Have you ever noticed that God delights in children playing and wants His people to have “merry” hearts? How can we foster a happy atmosphere in our homes? And how might books play a part? Nathan If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/049-foster-a-happy-attitude-at-home-and-helping-flood-…

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048 | A Pastors' Roundtable & a Roundup of Recommended Bibles 27:39

5M ago27:39

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Hi, Fellow Dads, Are you or a family member looking for a new Bible? Here are a few different editions I’ve used, along with my thoughts on each…and a few other tips for dads from a recent pastor’s roundtable I attended. Hope they’re helpful to you! Nathan Recommended Bibles Be sure to see the show notes page for photos and links to our favorite KJ…

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Cathy Stefanec Ogren, "The Little Red Chair" (Sleeping Bear Press, 2024) 44:51

6M ago44:51

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In this, our second interview, Cathy Stefanec Ogren talks about her brand new, wonderfully written and illustrated (by Alexandra Thompson) picture book, The Little Red Chair, just published by Sleeping Bear Press (August 1, 2024). We discuss Cathy's journey to success, the challenge of writing a picture book manuscript that 'begs' to be illustrated…

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On Haya Shenhav's "100 Rooms" 49:56

6M ago49:56

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Professor Yirmi Pinkus celebrates with us the rerelease of the classic Hebrew children's book, 100 Rooms by Haya Shenhav, in a new American edition (Kalaniot Books, 2024), published (May 1st, 2024) by Kalaniot Books, with his stunning new illustrations. We also discuss his career as an illustrator alongside being an academic teaching the subject, a…

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Ruth Spiro, "One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story" (Dial Books, 2024) 47:23

6M ago47:23

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In this, our second interview with prolific author Ruth Spiro, we celebrate the publication of her brand new book, One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story (Dial Books, 2024), with the stunning illustrations of Victoria Tentler-Krylov. Ruth talks about her remarkable career, writing scientific board books for toddlers (25 and counting!), as well as sto…

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047 | If You Had Only Five Words 30:27

6M ago30:27

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Hi, Fellow Dads, If you had just a few minutes to speak on national television, what would you say? What if you had only five words? Come with us as we meet several men whose biographies show that they had a clear, brief, put powerful message for which they are known. This episode includes book recommendations as well as tips for finding your life …

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