The true story of a girl who built a hug from scratch. Plus, Julie and Emma talk with Dr. Temple Grandin herself! They discuss her hug machine and the unique ways autistic brains work. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate. This episode is sponsored by Sun Basket (sunbasket.com/library). Today’s featured book: “How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine” written by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville, illustrated by Giselle Potter. Copyright © 2018. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved. 



How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine

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Stories for Kids

Before we get to today’s episode, we want to say to the families who are hurt and angry and scared right now: we’re with you. In this moment, we need to listen, learn and work to fight racism in our own communities. 
We want to recommend a resource we’ve turned to: a list of children’s books to help families talk about racism, justice and equality with kids. Follow this link to view the list: https://bit.ly/36T7Wv0
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Norman is a big, fluffy alien. He lives alone on Planet Gerp and eats Nom Noms for every meal. Will an unexpected visitor convince him to try something new? Plus, a special message from chef Ann Kim. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. 
This episode is sponsored by Sunbasket (sunbasket.com/Julie), Little Passports (littlepassports.com with promo code LIBRARY), and Ivory.
Today’s featured book: NORMAN AND THE NOM NOM FACTORY written and illustrated by Bridgette Zou. Copyright © 2018. Used with the permission of StarBerry Books — Kane Press, distributed by Lerner Publisher Services. All rights reserved.

Norman and the Nom Nom Factory

Today, we’re settling into the reading nook with two tales of unexpected visitors. Plus, a special message from author Mac Barnett. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate. 

This episode is sponsored by Care/of. Visit TakeCareOf.com and use the promo code LIBRARY50 to learn more.

Today’s featured books: BEARS DON’T EAT EGG SANDWICHES written by Julie Fulton, illustrated by Rachel Suzanne. Copyright © 2019. Used with the permission of Maverick Arts, distributed in the United States and Canada by Lerner Publisher Services. All rights reserved. 

THE WOLF, THE DUCK, AND THE MOUSE. Text copyright © 2017 by Mac Barnett. Illustrations copyright © 2017 by Jon Klassen. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA.



How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine

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