Picturebooking

Caldecott Medal-winning children's book author-illustrator Jon Klassen shares deadpan humor in his latest book, THE ROCK FROM THE SKY.

Today's show also features THE DOG'S GARDENER and THE HAPPINESS OF A DOG WITH A BALL IN ITS MOUTH.

Picturebooking Episode Page: https://picturebooking.com/jon-klassen-the-rock-from-the-sky

Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/spring-2021-picturebooking-list

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Children's book author-illustrator Annelouise Mahoney shares her journey and debut picture book, JULIUS AND MACY: A VERY BRAVE NIGHT. Today's featured book is an enchanting woodland tale about bravery and friendship.

Books featured on the show this winter: https://picturebooking.com/winter21

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Today's guest is children's book author Leda Schubert.

In the interview, Leda discusses writing, awe of picture books, and family. Today's featured book, NATHAN'S SONG, is a positive portrayal of the Jewish immigrant experience in the early 1900s, based on Leda's grandfather.

Books featured on the show this winter: https://bookshop.org/lists/winter-2021-picturebooking-list

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Today's guest children's book author Kathleen Krull passed away on January 15 following a brief illness. We recorded this talk on January 13. Here is her publisher's weekly obituary: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/85350-obituary-kathleen-krull.html

Today's show also includes a picturebooking message by author Hilary Robinson.

In the interview, Kathleen shares her passion for finding and sharing the stories of people who deserve attention but whom society has overlooked. And today's featured book Walking toward Peace: The True Story of a Brave Woman Called Peace Pilgrim, fits this mission perfectly.

Books featured on the show this winter: https://bookshop.org/lists/winter-2021-picturebooking-list

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Today's show includes an interview with children's book illustrator Kaylani Juanita and picturebooking messages by authors Ruth Spiro and Ruth Forman. In the interview, Kaylani discusses racism and children's literature. Today's featured book, A HOUSE FOR EVERY BIRD, is about a young artist whose drawings rebel against her when she tries to put her sketched birds in houses that match how they look, but not how they feel.

Books featured on the show this winter: https://bookshop.org/lists/winter-2021-picturebooking-list

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Today's guests include an interview with children's book author Kate Hoefler and a picturebooking message by author Katherine Picarde. In the interview, Kate helps us find common ground by examining the phrase "nothing in common." Today's featured book, with that same phrase, NOTHING IN COMMON, is a thoughtful, compassionate story that has the power to bring us together.

Books featured on the show this winter: https://bookshop.org/lists/winter-2021-picturebooking-list

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Children's book illustrator Cátia Chien shows us that something beautiful can come from creative struggle. Today's featured book, THE BEAR AND THE MOON is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats into a bear's life.

Books featured on the show this winter: https://bookshop.org/lists/winter-2021-picturebooking-list

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Children's book author Jon-Erik Lappano tells us why nurturing a sense of wonder in kids is essential. Today's featured book, MAGGIE'S TREASURE, is about a child who turns her passion for collecting into a pleasure for her community.

Books featured on the show this month: https://picturebooking.com/december-2020-books/

Children's book author-illustrator Alex Willan discusses the power of humor in storytelling, and his picture book UNICORNS ARE THE WORST.

Alex Willan is an author-illustrator who has exhibited in art galleries and has painted murals, theater sets, and squirmy kids' faces, but his true love has always been children's books.

UNICORNS ARE THE WORST is about a goblin who can't stand his new neighbors. This book is laugh-out-loud funny and a joy to read with kids.

Discover more at https://picturebooking.com/december-2020-books.

New York Times-bestselling author Mac Barnett talks about making things (like books) with his friends (like Greg Pizzoli and Shawn Harris) for kids. Today's featured books are JACK AND SANTA by Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli and A POLAR BEAR IN SNOW by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris.

Discover more at https://picturebooking.com/mac-barnett-jack-santa-polar-bear.