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  • Friends and Collaborators Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell talk Creativity, Rhyme and the Origins of "Alphabetical Sydney"
    2024/10/29

    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

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  • Enjoying the Film Adaptations of Children's Books With Your Kids, an Interview with Nazanin Forghani
    2024/10/21

    What's in this episode?

    · Naz's experience creating a children's book

    · Why you should watch films with your children

    · What works and what doesn't in film adaptations

    · Roald Dahl adaptations

    · Films as modern updates on dated texts

    · Why the Paddington Bear movies are brilliant

    · Naz's Instagram @nazanin_forghani

    Books, films and humans mentioned:

    · Arm in Arm (1969) By Remy Charlip

    · The NeverEnding Story (1984 film)

    · EQ (2021) by Vivian Rubin and Nazanin Mondschein

    · Roald Dahl (author)

    · The Twits (1980) By Roald Dahl

    · The Witches (1983) By Roald Dahl

    · Matilda (1988) By Roald Dahl

    · Matilda (1996 film)

    · Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971 film)

    · Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (2023 film)

    · Fantastic Mr Fox (2009 film)

    · Matilda the Musical (2022 film)

    · Shirley Hughes (author)

    · Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)

    · Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) By Lewis Carol

    · The Julia Donaldson Magic Light Production films

    · The Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge series

    · The Harry Potter film series

    · Paddington (2014 film)

    · Paddington 2 (2017 film)

    · The Magic Faraway Tree Series by Enid Blyton

    · One Day with Mum (1995) By Helen Oxenbury

    · Henry and Amy: Right-way-Round and Upside Down (2000) By Stephen Michael King

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    59 分
  • 10 Things I do to Maintain my Enthusiasm for Reading Aloud
    2024/10/14

    What's in this episode?

    · Ten tips to make reading-aloud enjoyable and sustainable (+ 1 bonus tip)

    Books and humans mentioned:

    · The Enchanted Hour (2019) By Megan Cox Gurdon

    · Reading Magic (2001) By Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek

    · The Book Whisperer (2009) By Donnalyn Miller

    · The Read-Aloud Handbook (7th Edition) (2013) By Jim Trelease

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    8 分
  • Literacy in the Early Years, an interview with Montessori Director Sarah Breckenridge
    2024/10/03

    What's in this episode?

    · What is the Montessori Method?

    · A Montessori approach to literacy in the early years

    · How to ensure that we use rich language with children

    · How to display and organise books

    · How we can talk with, read with and raise children respectfully

    Books and humans mentioned:

    · Why You Should Read Children's Books Even Though You Are So Old and Wise (2019) By Katherine Rundell

    · Martin Amis (author)

    · John Locke (philosopher)

    · John Newberry (children's book publisher)

    · Beatrix Potter (author, illustrator, natural scientist)

    · Julia Donaldson (author)

    · Oh Kipper (1992) By Janet and Andrew McLean

    · Something Wonderful (2016) By Raewyn Caisley, illustrated by Karen Blair

    · Oi Dog (2016) By Kes and Clare Gray, illustrated by Tim Field

    · Dr Maria Montessori

    · Oh the Places You'll Go (1990) By Dr Seuss

    · Revolting Rhymes (1982) By Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake

    · The Captain Underpants Series By Dav Pilkey

    · BBC Books and Authors Interview with author Katherine Rundell

    · Julia Donaldson (author)

    · Paddington Bear (children's book character)

    · Winnie the Pooh (children's book character)

    · Clifford, the Big Red Dog (1963) By Normal Bridwell

    · The Little Prince/Le Petit Prince (1943) By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    · The Very Hungry Caterpiller (1969) By Eric Carle

    · The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch (1977) By Ronda and David Armitage

    · We're Going on a Bear Hunt (1989) Retold by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

    · Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends series

    · William's Wish Wellingtons, BBC Children's Book, illustrated by Atholl McDonald

    · Mr Gumpy's Outing (1970) By John Burningham

    · The Harry Potter Series by J.K Rowling

    · Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy (1983) By Lynley Dodd

    · Bronwyn Bancroft (author)

    · Alfie Gets in First (2009) By Shirley Hughes

    · Alfie's Feet (2009) By Shirley Hughes

    · Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) By Roald Dahl

    · Simplicity Parenting (2009) By Kim Jon Payne with Lisa M Ross

    · The Aldi padded book series

    · The Indestructible book series

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    58 分
  • Five Fabulous Baby Books to Buy for a New Baby
    2024/09/26

    What's in this episode?

    · Why we should read with babies

    · Why we should give books as presents to new babies/parents

    · Five quick baby book recommendations

    Books and humans mentioned:

    · Babies Need Books: Sharing the Joy of Books with Children from Birth to Six (1982) By Dorothy Butler

    · The Read-Aloud Handbook (7th Edition) (2013) By Jim Trelease

    · Who Sank the Boat (1983) By Pamela Allen

    · Each Peach Pear Plum (1978) By Janet and Allan Ahlberg

    · Where is the Green Sheep? (2004) By Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek

    · Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy (1983) By Lynley Dodd

    · We're Going on a Bear Hunt By (1989) By Michael Rosen

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    11 分
  • Interview with the 2023 Children's Bookseller of the Year, Rachel Robson
    2024/09/16

    RAH #2: Interview with the 2023 Children's Bookseller of the Year, Rachel Robson

    What's in this episode?

    · What is involved in being the children's book buyer for an independent bookshop

    · How to access out-of-print books

    · How to continue reading aloud when your kids are teens and tweens

    · Book clubs for teenagers

    · Supporting independent book shops without "breaking the bank"

    · An inspiring list of book recommendations

    Books and humans mentioned:

    · Meet the Lithographer (2023) by Gabby Bazin

    · Shirley Hughes (author)

    · David McKee (author)

    · Frindle (1998) by Andrew Clements, illustrated by Brian Selznic

    · The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007) by Brian Selznic

    · A poem for every day of the year (2017) by Allie Esiri

    · Our Home (2024) by Catherine Meatheringham, illustrated by Max Hamilton

    · Julia Donaldson (author)

    · Would You Rather? (1994) By John Burningham

    · Bamboozled (1994) By David Legge

    · The Jill Barklem series (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Story)

    · Jeannie Baker (author)

    · Dr Seuss (author)

    · Roald Dahl (author)

    · Zaza's Baby Brother (2012) By Lucy Cousins

    · Need a House Call Ms Mouse (2022) By George Mendoza, illustrated by Doris Susan Smith

    · Alfie's Feet (2009) By Shirley Hughes

    · Alfie Gets in First (2009) By Shirley Hughes

    · Goodnight Moon (1947) By Margaret Wise Brown

    · Where is the Green Sheep? (2004) by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek

    · Each, Peach, Pear Plum (1978) By Janet and Allan Ahlberg

    · The Noisy Book By Soledad Bravi

    · Monkey and Me By Emily Gravett

    · The Peekaboo Series By Grace Habib

    · You Choose (2003) By Pippa Goodhart

    · When Frank was Four (2006) by Alison Lester

    · Rose Meets Mr. Wintergarten (1992) By Bob Graham

    · Dinosaur in my Pocket (2024) By Ashleigh Barton, Illustrated by Blithe Fielden

    · Listen Hippo (2024) By Gabriel Evans

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    55 分
  • Welcome to "The Read-Aloud Home"!
    2024/08/26

    What's in this episode?

    · Introduction to the Read-Aloud Home including how I became a read aloud zealot.

    · What to expect from this podcast.

    · An introduction to the research on the benefits of reading aloud.

    Books and humans mentioned:

    · Reading Magic (2001) By Mem Fox

    · The Read-Aloud Handbook (7th Edition) (2013) By Jim Trelease

    · Time for Bed (1993) By Mem Fox

    · J.R.R Tolkein (author)

    · Philip Pullman (author)

    · C.S Lewis (author)

    · Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) By Lewis Carol

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    10 分