On this episode: Lucy and Elizabeth are joined by guest host Rebecca Onion to dive into her and Dan Kois’ definitive list of the 25 best picture books of the last quarter century. Which modern stories have staying power? Which books belong beside the classics on your child’s shelf? The hosts debate and delight in the choices.

But first, they share their latest triumphs and fails: hiding snacks, an urgent care scare, and a  deeply irrational fears. 

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