Are you interested in learning some fun facts about disgusting critters?! Rosemary tells us about three titles in Élise Gravel's series: the slug, the Cockroach, and head lice.

Brenna introduces us to a few funny picture books that are especially wonderful to share with children ages 3 to 5: The Steves by Morag Hood, The Doghouse by Jan Thomas, and the the animated version of Mo Willems’ Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! available on Kanopy Kids.

Brenna introduces us to picture books with fabulous illustrations: Neon Leon by Jane Clarke, Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann, and My Heart by Corinna Luyken.

Do you love fairy tales, school stories, or fantasy fiction? Jessica introduces us to the first title in a fantasy series called The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani.

If you’re looking for some light and laughter, David Sedaris is the man for you! In this segment, Dylan shares a selection of Sedaris titles with readers: Me Talk Pretty One Day, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and Calypso.

Teresa introduces listeners to the series Little People Big Dreams, a book series that features biographies about people from around the world!

Meet Summer Reading Club performer Kellie Haines, along with her puppet friends Kamilla the frog and Magrau the birdie! In this exclusive Kids’ ReadRadio interview, Kellie tells us all about being a ventriloquist and puppeteer. She also weighs in on the debate over the most mysterious vegetable. Don’t miss Kellie Haines’ online show, July 19 to August 1 at facebook.com/ReadLearnPlay.

In this episode Katie discusses I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver, a young adult novel that deals with familiar YA topics such as friendship, family, and first love, while all the while asking difficult questions about gender and identity.

Shirley introduces listeners to Linda Sue Park's compelling read, Prairie Lotus. In Dakota Territory in the 1880s, half-Chinese Hanna and her white father face racism and resistance to change as they try to make a home for themselves.

Electricity, genetics, the periodic table of elements, even kitchenware can be super interesting - each has its own history, including the people who invented, discovered, and encountered them over time. Tune in as Jacque introduces listeners to books that will tell you the science behind the scenes!