Sally and Don talk about some of their favourite novels written in verse.Books Mentioned:The Burning Season by Carline Starr RoseThe Trouble with Heroes by Kate MessnerAnd The, Book! by Lisa FippsLove That Dog by Sharon CreechHome of the Brave by Katherine Applegate16 Words by Lisa Rogers
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Episode 6: A Focus on Poetry
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 KirkYou’re A Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems by Sean Taylor In The Desert by David ElliottIf I Could Choose A Best Day: Poems of Possibility, selected by Irene Latham and Charles WatersHandsprings by Douglas FlorianSummersaults by Douglas FlorianAutumnblings by Douglas FlorianWinter Eyes by Douglas Florian
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Episode 5: Road Trip
In today’s episode, Sally and Don journey west to talk books with some great teachers.Books Mentioned:Diary of a Worm by Doreen CroninHelp Me, Mr. Mutt! by Janet StevensCreature Features by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page.Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea WangMajor Taylor: World Cycling Champion by Charles R. SmithMartin’s Big Words by Doreen RappaportJust Like Rube Goldberg by Sarah AronsonRube Goldberg’s Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off by Jennifer George
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Episode 4: More Great Books and More Book Talk
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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Episode 3: Picture Book Biographies
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 RubinRachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World by Kate Hannigan. Illustrated by Katie HickeyElsa's Chessboard by Jenny Andrus. Illustrated by Julie Downing
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