Épisodes

  • Episode Seven: Novels in Verse
    Jun 29 2025

    Sally and Don talk about some of their favourite novels written in verse.

    Books Mentioned:

    • The Burning Season by Carline Starr Rose
    • The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner
    • And The, Book! by Lisa Fipps
    • Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
    • Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
    • 16 Words by Lisa Rogers
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    31 min
  • Episode 6: A Focus on Poetry
    Jun 14 2025

    In today's episode, Sally and Don focus on poetry and present a number of books that would be great additions to any collection. They have tips for parents, grandparents, and teachers, too!

    Books Mentioned:

    • Dogs Rule by Daniel Kirk
    • You’re A Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems by Sean Taylor
    • In The Desert by David Elliott
    • If I Could Choose A Best Day: Poems of Possibility, selected by Irene Latham and Charles Waters
    • Handsprings by Douglas Florian
    • Summersaults by Douglas Florian
    • Autumnblings by Douglas Florian
    • Winter Eyes by Douglas Florian


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    29 min
  • Episode 5: Road Trip
    Jun 1 2025

    In today’s episode, Sally and Don journey west to talk books with some great teachers.

    Books Mentioned:

    • Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
    • Help Me, Mr. Mutt! by Janet Stevens
    • Creature Features by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page.
    • Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang
    • Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion by Charles R. Smith
    • Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport
    • Just Like Rube Goldberg by Sarah Aronson
    • Rube Goldberg’s Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off by Jennifer George
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    29 min
  • Episode 4: More Great Books and More Book Talk
    May 21 2025

    Sally and Don continue a discussion about the importance of reading aloud and present more books to share with children.

    Books Mentioned:

    • I Don't Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty. Illustrated by Mike Boldt.
    • Anything by Rebecca Stead. Illustrated by Gracey Zhang.
    • Once upon a time, the End by Geoffrey Kloske. Illustrated by Barry Blitt.
    • The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard. Illustrated by Oge Mora.


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    31 min
  • Episode 3: Picture Book Biographies
    May 4 2025

    Sally and Don talk about the importance of picture book biographies for readers of all ages and present some of their favourites.

    Books Mentioned:

    • Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Loved Nature by Margriet Ruurs. Artwork by Robert Bateman
    • The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon by Dean Robbins. Illustrated by Sean Rubin
    • Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World by Kate Hannigan. Illustrated by Katie Hickey
    • Elsa's Chessboard by Jenny Andrus. Illustrated by Julie Downing
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    37 min
  • Episode 2: Why Reading Aloud to Kids Matters
    Apr 16 2025

    Sally and Don discuss a recent article and talk about why reading to kids of all ages is a must. They present a number of books that are can't-miss selections to read aloud.

    Books Mentioned:

    • On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer
    • Hachiko Waits by Leslea Newman
    • Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
    • Kaspar Prince of Cats by Michael Morpurgo
    • Just Around the Corner: Poems by James Stevenson
    • Ferris by Kate DiCamillo
    • The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts by Richard Peck
    • The One Thing You'd Save by Linda Sue Park


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    41 min
  • Episode 1: Let's Get Started
    Apr 4 2025

    Sally and Don welcome you to the podcast. They are joined by a teacher librarian to discuss her role in schools and to talk about some great books.

    Books Mentioned:

    • Just What To Do by Kyle Lukoff
    • I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff
    • Sun & Spoon by Kevin Henkes
    • The Teddy Bear by David McPhail
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    35 min