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Episode 14 coincides with National Science Week, so we're talking science-related kids’ books, with a whole lot of science jokes along the way. Whether or not they’re funny, you be the judge! We meet author Idan Ben-Barak of DO NOT LICK THIS BOOK fame, with a chat about how he made his foray into the world of picture books, the story behind his fun look at microbes, what the photos in the book are ‘really’ of and more. And in Kids Capers, we’ve enlisted some kids to get experimental, creating mash-ups of two of their favourite kids’ books to form something entirely new. Consider it our very own story lab! As always, we review our latest reads, reveal what’s on our radar, shout out to something worth sharing, and announce our latest giveaway – a beautiful non-fiction read about ocean animals.

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In Episode 13, we chat bookish teams. So much teamwork goes on to bring a book to life, and the balance between the text and illustrations in the production of a picture book is a fascinating collaboration well worth exploring.

Kate interviews Gwynneth Jones, the illustrator of her debut picture book FINDING GRANNY with EK Books. Discover how their collaboration worked, Gywnneth's approach to determining how to portray a character, how she juggles her projects and much more.

In Kids Capers, Nat and some intrepid young reporters venture to the school holiday program at the Sydney Opera House to a production of poem turned play, The Hunting of the Snark. The kids interview a key cast member and learn more about the stage adaptation, the overseas cast members' impressions of Australia and more.

In addition, discover the OMP team's latest reads, this episode's giveaway and what's on our radar right now.

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Join us at the 2018 CYA Conference, a professional development and networking event held annually in Brisbane. In our first ever Bonus Episode, we bring you a behind the scenes look at this inspiring conference, in our interviews with a broad range of people who were part of the day.

We meet prolific children's book author and one of the key workshop presenters at this year's CYA Conference, Claire Saxby, and hear all about her work, the way she melds fact and fiction, and her thoughts on the event. A bunch of super talented winners and place-getters in the conference's writing and illustration competition also stop by the One More Page podcast station, and chat with us about what their competition success means to them and their ambitions for the future.

We also meet CYA presenter Julie Winters, Associate Director of Neilsen Book, for the lowdown on stats and trends in children's books, and why creators should pay attention to them. Additionally, we chat to 'CYA Success Story' and SPIRIT author Cherri Ryan about about the role CYA played in kickstarting her writing career. And finally, we have a fun chat with the brains behind the entire CYA operation, the inimitable Tina Clark!

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In Episode 12, we're talking shop. Bookshops that is, our favourite places on earth! Besides libraries of course. And maybe the beach ... Anyway, we have a wonderful chat to bookshop owner and kids' book aficionado, Leesa Lambert of The Little Bookroom in Melbourne.

Leesa owns and run this business as well as the brand new Neighbourhood Books, and often hosts some of the kids' book industry's most exciting book launches. Find out more about The Little Bookroom's events, how Leesa curates their book selection, her bookish picks for the next six months and more.

And in Kids Capers, we do a fun experiment at Sydney's The Children's Bookshop, where kids get free reign of the shop to tell us which books catch their eye and why.

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In Episode 11, we explore settings in kids' books. Our interview with author, editor and ex-Walker Books publisher Sue Whiting delves into her research process while writing her middle grade novel 'Missing', with its dual setting in Sydney and Panama.

Discover how authors can create an authentic sense of place despite never having been to a destination, even capturing the senses, through the wonders of modern technology and a dose of savvy investigation.

We share our recent reads, announce our latest giveaway, and in Kids Capers, let the kids take the interviewing reins. A wonderful bunch of inquisitive kids interview author Alex Miles (Starring Olive Black/Zac Power), discovering more about her Egypt setting in her latest Olive Black title.

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Why does the inclusion of food in kids' books hold such strong appeal? We set out to discover this in episode 10's exploration of food in stories for kids. From old favourite Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Enid Blyton's Faraway Tree books, our childhood memories are full of delicious treats woven throughout our favourite books. Today, it's still a recurring theme.

We meet author Oliver Phommavanh, whose current day kids' books often feature food, from Lengy and Kitchai's Thai restaurant in Thai-Riffic to baked goods in The Other Christy. We chat food in books, Oliver's love of burgers (which you might know about if you follow him on social media!) and also hear about his upcoming release, Natural Born Loser.

In Kids' Capers, we hear from kids themselves about the food scenes they love in their favourite books, we review our latest reads and reveal our latest giveaway - a copy of Super Con Nerd by our interviewee Oliver Phommavanh.

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Why is humour important in kids' books? What purpose do funny books have? And what types of humour have the most appeal to kids? In our Laugh Out Loud episode, we get our giggle on in an attempt to find out.

Meet our special guest, author and illustrator Leigh Hobbs, the brains behind Mr Chicken, Old Tom and many more memorable characters. Hear about his time as Australia's Children's Laureate and his thoughts on humour in kids' books.

In our Kids Capers segment, we set out to discover exactly which titles are making kids laugh, as we interview a range of kids about their favourite funny reads.

And as always, there's an exciting competition to enter, reviews of your hosts recent reads, bookish goss and shenanigans, and more! 

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In this episode, get ready to BLAST OFF! into space with our special guest author, Shelly Unwin. Hear about her new space-themed picture book (er, Blast Off!), from the inspiration behind it, to the research process and why she thinks kids are just so enamoured with space.

Continuing the space theme, our Kids Capers episode features co-host Nat and friends acting out some space stories written by some very clever primary school kids from Melbourne.

And ... Houston, we have a problem. Your hosts *may* have taken a little detour around the solar system, thanks to someone letting a hippo behind the wheel. Yep, it's your usual sensible, sedate podcast episode, with book reviews and recommendations, and so much more.

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In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the children's publishing industry with an in-depth chat with Anna McFarlane of Allen & Unwin. Hear how she decides what to publish, the process between when an author signs on the dotted line and their book hits the shelves, and her recent experiences attending the Bologna Book Fair, where rights are bought or sold to publishers from around the world.

In Kids Capers, 9-year-old Zara interviews illustrator Jules Faber, and discovers what's involved in illustrating a book in his famed WEIRDO series written by Anh Do, his hints for young cartoonists and much more.

And your hosts share their latest reads, shout-outs and things on their radar right now.

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In episode 6, meet legendary Australian children's author Deb Abela. We talk everything from her abundance of writing awards, including a KOALA Legend award in 2017 (as voted by kids!), her writing journey, and hear more about her latest release, the second book in her spelling bee series starring the determined and lovable India Wimple.

In Kids' Capers, we journey back to the past and hand over the reigns to three young readers, who each review one of our hosts favourite books from their childhoods. Hear if the books stand the test of time, and if they noticed anything a bit dated, such as some of the technology referred to!

There's also the chance to win a fabulous book pack - the entire six book shortlist of the 2018 Readings Children's Book Prize! Don't miss this one - it features everything from smash hit Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend to historical adventure Tarin of the Mammoths: The Exile by Jo Sandhu.

Plus we discuss our latest book reads in our Whatcha Reading segment, and much more.

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