Special minisode #3 - Books for Boys
More of a rambly discussion-based episode today. Is there such a thing as a girl book or a boy book? Are boys represented enough in the kidlit space? Let us know your thoughts too! We were very inspir...
8 Okt 15min
Episode 70 - The Eye of the Cyclops (Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob and Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters)
It's October, it's monsters and ghouls time, and this week we're reading books that feature cyclopes. Our picture book is Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob by Huw Aaron, a delightful parade of all creature...
1 Okt 48min
Episode 69 - Dogs vs Cats (Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, Slinky Malinki and Varjak Paw) with special guest Annie
This week, the ultimate showdown: cats vs dogs. Our guest Annie Cross brings us a picture book for each side of the dyad: Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and Slinky Malinki, both by the legendary...
24 Sep 1h 4min
Episode 68 - Shiver Me Timbers! (Billy and the Pirates and Attack of the Sea Dogs)
Avast, me hearties, it's a pirate episode! We kick off with the lovely Billy and the Pirates, written and illustrated by Nadia Shireen. Billy and Fatcat were sailing around in the Jolly Badger when th...
17 Sep 59min
Episode 67 - First Day Jitters (Badgers Are Go! and School's First Day of School)
We're taking a slightly different tack this September, with an episode about the jittery feelings of two non-human characters starting school! Lulu Whifferton-Rear was minding her little badgery busin...
10 Sep 55min
Episode 66 - Return to the Fairytale Multiverse (Rumpelstiltskin and Rumaysa Ever After)
It's been a while since we did a fairytale retelling, so this week we have two for you! First up, a sumptuous and modern (if faithful) retelling of Rumpelstiltskin by Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis. We'...
6 Aug 1h 4min
Episode 65 - Heartstrings (Rooftoppers and The Sad Story of Veronica Who Played the Violin) with Ria Ashcroft
This week, our books are linked by instruments from the strings section of the orchestra, and the way their music makes us feel. Special guest Ria suggested our chapter book. It's Rooftoppers by Kathe...
30 Jul 50min
Episode 64 - Don't Try This At Home (The Whiz Mob And The Grenadine Kid and The Three Robbers)
This week, we're reading books in which people steal (and do other reprehensible, dangerous or immoral things)! First up, our chapter book is The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid, written by Colin Meloy...
23 Jul 1h 12min
