In honor of Beverly Cleary, author Callie Feyen reminisces about her first encounter with Newbery-award winner “Dear Mr. Henshaw.”
Children’s Book Club: ‘And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon’
Why learn nursery rhymes? For the jokes! Join our Children’s Book Club as we read “And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon.”
Children’s Book Club: ‘Katy and the Big Snow’
Read “Katie and the Big Snow” by Virginia Lee Burton, a story of a snow plow named Katie that makes life a little easier during a crisis.
Forgotten Classics: “Understood Betsy” by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
In “Understood Betsy,” Dorothy Canfield Fisher wrote a timeless children’s story about growing up and self-reliance.
Children’s Book Club: ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
All the Grinch wanted for Christmas was singing. He just didn’t know it. We discuss the magic of song in our holiday Children’s Book Club.
Children’s Book Club: ‘Saturday’ by Oge Mora
Meet a mother with strong emotions. This month’s Children’s Book Club discusses ‘Saturday’ by Oge Mora, and a mom who feels all the feels.
Poetry Prompt: What a Memory Is
What is a memory? A 96-year-old woman and a small boy are searching for the answer. Author Callie Feyen searches for poetry in what they find.
Children’s Book Club: ‘Just Beyond: The Scare School’
It’s almost Halloween, and yesterday was R.L. Stine’s birthday. Megan Willome celebrates with a scary graphic novel for Children’s Book Club.
Children’s Book Club: ‘Sure As Sunrise,’ Bruh Rabbit stories
The Bruh Rabbit stories are as contemporary as ever. Join author Megan Willome as she revisits these tales for Children’s Book Club, using the contemporary retelling ‘Sure As Sunrise.’
Children’s Book Club: ‘Wave’
Being brave sometimes means getting wet. But in Suzy Lee’s ‘Wave,’ being brave also brings gifts that last a lifetime. Join us for our Children’s Book Club.
At Home with Books: Slime, Snails, Puppy Dog Tails (and Charlotte’s Web)
When do we learn to be bothered by slugs and spiders? Deva Curnutte finds herself in the backyard with her son, a slimy creature and an urge to return to Charlotte’s Web.
Children’s Book Club: ‘The Runaway Bunny’
For this month’s Children’s Book Club, we read Margaret Wise Brown’s classic picture book ‘The Runaway Bunny,’ featuring a song by the Zac Brown Band.
Children’s Book Club: ‘Fear the Bunny’
Join author Megan Willome for Children’s Book Club, in which she learns why bunnies are way scarier than tigers in ‘Fear the Bunny.’ (This picture book not approved by William Blake.)
Children’s Book Club: ‘A Cricket in Times Square’
What do a country cricket and a musician from Greek mythology have in common? Join author Megan Willome for the Children’s Book Club as she reads ‘A Cricket in Times Square.’
‘The Little Prince’: Not for Grownups
To find the wisdom of ‘The Little Prince,’ author Megan Willome says don’t look directly at the story or it will blind you, like sun on desert sand. And don’t be a grownup.
Top 10 Reasons Why “Grandfather” Is the Best Job in the World
Being a grandfather is the best job in the world, and here are the top 10 reasons why. It’s also possibly the easiest, because your grandchildren teach you.
Children’s Book Club: ‘Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime’
Grab your mushy gushy Valentines! Join author Megan Willome for the Children’s Book Club as she reads ‘Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime.’
Children’s Book Club: “Curious George”
Read a book about resistance. Read the children’s classic ‘Curious George’ with author Megan Willome for the Children’s Book Club.
Top 10 Holiday Books for Children and Children at Heart
Author Megan Willome shares her Top 10 list of holiday books for children. Adults with childlike hearts will love them too.
Children’s Book Club: “Dream Snow”
Since you can’t be the Santa, be a Santa. Join Megan Willome as she reads Eric Carle’s ‘Dream Snow’ for December’s Children’s Book Club.