Molly Blaisdell joins Sarah on Conmigo today to read her book "Rembrandt and the Boy Who Drew Dogs". This is a warmhearted Historical Fiction story for children, with illustrations that capture the atmosphere of seventeenth-century Holland and suggest some of the genius that radiates from Rembrandt's own magnificent paintings.

Follow along with and order a copy on Amazon or wherever you buy your books! 

Listen in with Sarah as we hear Karen Katz read her book "Counting Kisses". 

How many kisses does a tired baby need? Find out in this adorable kiss-and-count board book from Karen Katz!

Follow along with and order a copy from https://amzn.to/2JVDsPt

Listen in with Sarah as we hear Diane Gonzales Bertrand read her book "Sofia and the Purple Dress". 

In this bilingual book, kids will cheer as Sofia and her family meet their goals after adopting healthy eating and exercise habits.

Follow along with and order a copy from https://amzn.to/2WKMyCs 

Penguin and Tiny Shrimp DO NOT have a bedtime story to share with you. 

There are no soft beds or cozy covers here. There are fireworks! And shark-infested waters!!

This book will never make you sleepy. Not at all. Not even a little. . . 

Listen along with us as Sarah hosts Cate Berry, the author of Penguin & Tiny Shrimp Don't Do Bedtime!  Get a copy of the book on Amazon and follow along - https://www.amazon.com/Penguin-Tiny-Shrimp-Dont-Bedtime/dp/0062491539

‘Open the door, my princess dear,

Listen in with Albert and Sarah as we read the Frog Prince by the Brothers Grimm.

You are in for a huge treat! Join Sarah as she talks with Billy Steers, one of our children's favorite authors. He will be reading a story about the seemingly unlikely friendship between a tractor and a horse! Read with me: Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm.

Sibley the horse lives on Stony  Meadow Farm and is a hard worker the whole year round. Then Tractor Mac  arrives at the farm, and suddenly, everything that Sibley used to do,  Tractor Mac does, too. Sibley wonders if there is any room left for  him―but when Farmer Bill and Tractor Mac get stuck in a soggy field,  Sibley is the one who comes to their rescue, and Sibley and Tractor Mac  learn that there's plenty for both of them to do at the farm.

Listen in with Sarah and Katie as we hear Marcia Bennett's daughter Carol read her mother's book Umbrella Town. 

Little Katarina sees beyond the bleak parade of black umbrellas in rainy Umbrella Town. Her decision to transform her own umbrella into one full of color brings scorn from the townspeople, but Katarina's determination overcomes their prejudice and brings surprising changes to the little town. Umbrella Town won first prize in the Texas Katherine Anne Porter Literary Contest.

Follow along with a copy from your local library or order a copy online from https://outskirtspress.com/umbrellatown 

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair! So, that I may climb thy golden stair.

Read along as Sarah and Albert read the classic tale of Rapunzel by the Brother's Grimm.

The next episode hear Marcia Bennett's daughter read Umbrella Town.  Pick up a copy from your local library or online https://outskirtspress.com/umbrellatown

Listen in with Albert as we hear Lori Samocha read her book W is for Weird: An Austin Alphabet.  

Skies filled with bats. Breakfasts filled  with tacos. Fantastical festivals. Shimmering springs. There are many  weird and wonderful reasons why Austin, Texas, is such an enchanting  place — and this alphabetical guide highlights some of the very best.  Explore what makes Austin unlike anywhere else in the world.

Follow along and order a copy from http://www.austinalphabet.com/ and see Lori in person at Book People (4/27) at 10:30 AM for a live reading!

Meet Sarah and Katie, the hosts of Conmigo.  Conmigo is a podcast for kids and parents to enjoy together, hence the name Conmigo which means “with me” in Spanish.  We will read a couple children’s books a week with frequent guests who are amazing Children’s authors reading their books for you.  We really want to create a space on the internet for kids, where a parent can put a podcast on and know that its going to be safe, educational, and entertaining.

Join us as we read our first book, Peter Rabbit!  Follow along here - http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14838/14838-h/14838-h.htm

For our next episode, go to the library or order the book W is for Weird: An Austin Alphabet so you can follow along with the author!  Books are available online http://www.austinalphabet.com/