What's in this episode:

In this week's episode Phoebe Wahl talks about her unschooled and free-spirited childhood, her studies at Rhode Island School of Design, her picture book creation process and so much more.

Books and people mentioned:

• Sonya's Chickens (2015) by Phoebe Wahl
• Backyard Fairies (2018) by Phoebe Wahl
• The Blue House (2020) by Phoebe Wahl
• Little Witch Hazel (2021) by Phoebe Wahl
• Phoebe's Diary (2023) by Phoebe Wahl
• Rhode Island School of Design
• Western Washington University
• Eloise Rickman @mightymother
• Paper Mice (2019) by Megan Wagner LLoyd and illustrated by Phoebe Wahl
• Sophie Blackall (author/illustrator)
• carlemuseum.org

Recommendations from Phoebe:

• Our Animal Friends At Maple Hill Farm (1974) by Alice and Martin Provensen
• An Owl and Three Pussy Cats (1994) by Alice and Martin Provensen
• Shaker Lane (1987) by Alice Provensen
• Janet and Allan Ahlberg (authors)
• The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters (1986) by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
• Each Peach Pear Plum (1989) by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
• The Baby's Catalogue (1982) by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
• Peekaboo/Peepo (1981) by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
• Abuela (1997) by Arthur Dorros, illustrated Elisa Kleven
• Vera B Williams (author/illustrator)
• Faith Ringgold (author/illustrator)
• Aliki (author/illustrator)
• Tove Jansson (author/illustrator)
• Gracey Zhang (illustrator)
• The Big Bath House (2021) by Kyo Maclear
• One More Jar of Jam (2023) by Michelle Sumovich
• Beatrice Alegmana (author/illustrator)
• Chirri and Chirra (2016) by Kya Doi (translated from Japanese by Yuki Kaneko)
• Possum's Harvest Moon (1998) by Anne Hunter
• Alison Lester (author/illustrator)
• Rosie Sips Spiders (1988) by Alison Lester

More from Phoebe

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In this week's episode Courtney Adamo talks about her new book The Family Home, which explores how your home can help elevate family life and help you spend more quality time as a family including reading together.

What's in this episode?

• Ideas and tips for making your home a place where reading can happen comfortably and with ease
• Reading to children of different ages
• Courtney introduces us to some beautiful new children's books and also shares some old favourites that we think all children must read

Books and humans mentioned

• The Family Home: Inspiring Ideas for a Home Filled with Joy (2025) by Courtney and Michael Adamo
• And the Train Goes (2007) by William Bee
• A Sick Day for Amos McGee (2010) by Phillip Stead, illustrated by Erin Stead
• Ira Sleeps Over (1972) by Bernard Waber
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible No Good Very Bad Day (1972) by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Ray Cruz
• The Tiger who Came to Tea (1968) by Judith Kerr
• The Bog Baby (2008) by Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward
• Make Way for Ducklings (1941) by Robert McCloskey
• The Little House (1942) by Virginia Lee Burton
• We're Going on a Bear Hunt (1989) by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
• The National Geographic Series
• Charlotte's Web (1952) by E.B White, illustrated by Garth Williams
• Julian is a Mermaid (2018) by Jessica Love
• Blueberries for Sal (1948) by Robert McCloskey
• The Paper Dolls (2012) by Julia Donaldson
• Who Sank the Boat (1982) by Pamela Allen
• Simplicity Parenting (2009) by Kim John Payne
• The Olivia Series by Ian Falconer
• Ira Says Goodbye (1988) by Bernard Waber
• Mem Fox (Author)
• Julia Donaldson (Author)
• Oliver Jeffers (Author/Illustrator)
• The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
• The Wings of Fire Series by Tui T Sutherland
• Beware of the Frog (2008) by William Bee

More from Courtney

Instagram - @courtneyadamo

Substack -courtneyadamo.substack.com/

What's in this episode?

· Collaborating creatively as longtime friends

· The origins of Alphabetical Sydney

· Children's books that are "the whole package"

· Writing in rhyme

· Appreciating picture books, graphic novels and illustration

· Looking beyond Australia for beautiful picture books

Books and humans mentioned:

· Alphabetical Sydney (2013) By Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell

· Home (2015) By Carson Ellis

· Cole's Funny Picture Book (1879) By Edward William Cole

· Farmhouse (2022) By Sophie Blackall

· Milkwood: "A creative retreat for the children's book community"

· Julia Donaldson (author)

· Axel Sheffler (illustrator)

· Numerical Street (2015) By Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell

· Summer Time (2019) By Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell

· In the Night Kitchen (1970) By Maurice Sendak

· Tintin by Hergé

· George Orwell (2021) by Pierre Christin

· The Dot (2003) By Peter Reynolds

· Snuggle Pot and Cuddle Pie (1918) By May Gibbs

· What was I scared of? (1961) By Dr Seuss

· A Series of Unfortunate Events By Lemony Snicket (audiobooks narrated by Tim Curry and Lemony Snicket)

· A Lion in Paris (2006) By Beatrice Alemagna

· Planeta Tangerina

· Scribble Publishers