Sally and Don are joined by a special guest to talk about book clubs, the benefits of taking part in one with your children & grandchildren and tips on how to get one started. Some of the books referenced include: Bad Badger by Mary Rose Wood Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt Ottoline by Christian Riddell Rabbit and Bear by Julian Gough Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Tig by Heather Smith The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
16 May 2026
Episode Sixteen: Spring Reading Blossoms!
Sally & Don share some of their favourite spring-related books including: The Dust Bowl by David Booth Handsprings by Douglas Florian I Am Wind by Rachel Poliquin Mrs. Spitzer's Garden by Edith Pattou Naomi Knows It's Springtime by Virginia L. Kroll Red Sings from the Treetops by Joyce Sidman Take Me Out to the Ball Game illustrated by Gary Clement What's New, Daniel? by Micha Archer
29 Mar 2026
Episode Fifteen: Five Great Non-Fiction Titles (and one for good luck!)
Sally and Don talk about some great books they've recently read, including: Birdlore by Jess Keating How to Hatch by Sara Holly Ackerman I Am We by Leslie Barnard Booth In the World of Whales by Michelle Cusolito When a Tree Falls by Kirsten Pendreigh
28 Feb 2026
Episode Fourteen: I Love to Read Month & Some Great Books to Share
Sally and Don talk about school visits during I Love to Read Month and highlight some of the great books they shared with students, including: Broken by X. Fang Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature by Margriet Ruurs Zip Zap Wickety Wack: A Story about Sharing by Matthew Diffee by
27 Jan 2026
Season Two - Episode One: An Interview with Tasha Spillett
Season Two kicks off with a very special guest. Award winning author-educator Tasha Spillett joins Sally and Don to talk about her books and about her journey as a writer. Tasha's books include: I Sang You Down from the Stars illustrated by Michaela Goade Beautiful You, Beautiful Me illustrated by Salini Perera Raven's Ribbons illustrated by Daniel Ramirez The Surviving the City graphic novel series illustrated by Natasha Donovan
7 Dec 2025
Episode Twelve: Great Christmas Books
Hosts Sally and Don interview four guests about their favorite Christmas books, offering listeners a curated list of holiday-themed stories for children.
21 Nov 2025
Episode Eleven: Empathy and Friendship
Hosts Sally and Don discuss children's books that explore themes of empathy and friendship, highlighting the importance of understanding and connecting with others.
18 Sept 2025
Episode Ten: Great Dog Books to Share with Dog Lovers Young & Old
Sally and Don highlight their favorite dog-themed books, including titles by Maribeth Boelts, David Elliott, and Patricia MacLachlan, offering heartwarming stories for dog lovers of all ages.
17 Aug 2025
Great Baseball Books
Hosts Sally and Don interview baseball book expert [Guest Name] about essential baseball reads for young readers, offering insights into captivating sports narratives.
9 Aug 2025
Episode Eight: 10 Great Books
Hosts Sally and Don discuss ten great books, including titles by Mathew Cordell, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, and Jason Chin, ideal for enriching school libraries in this episode.
29 Jun 2025
Novels in Verse
Hosts Sally and Don explore novels in verse, highlighting titles such as *The Burning Season* and *Love That Dog*, offering insights into this unique literary form in this discussion.
14 Jun 2025
Episode 6: A Focus on Poetry
Hosts Sally and Don explore various poetry books suitable for children, offering valuable tips for parents, grandparents, and teachers to enhance their collections in this episode.
1 Jun 2025
Episode 5: Road Trip
Hosts Sally and Don discuss books about worms, cycling champions, and Rube Goldberg, offering educators insights into engaging children through literature in this episode.
21 May 2025
Episode 4: More Great Books and More Book Talk
Sally and Don continue a discussion about the importance of reading aloud and present more books to share with children. Books Mentioned: I Don't Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty. Illustrated by Mike Boldt.Anything by Rebecca Stead. Illustrated by Gracey Zhang.Once upon a time, the End by Geoffrey Kloske. Illustrated by Barry Blitt.The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard. Illustrated by Oge Mora.
4 May 2025
Episode 3: Picture Book Biographies
Sally and Don talk about the importance of picture book biographies for readers of all ages and present some of their favourites. Books Mentioned: Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Loved Nature by Margriet Ruurs. Artwork by Robert Bateman The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon by Dean Robbins. Illustrated by Sean RubinRachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World by Kate Hannigan. Illustrated by Katie HickeyElsa's Chessboard by Jenny Andrus. Illustrated by Julie Downing
16 Apr 2025
Episode 2: Why Reading Aloud to Kids Matters
Sally and Don discuss a recent article and talk about why reading to kids of all ages is a must. They present a number of books that are can't-miss selections to read aloud. Books Mentioned: On My Honor by Marion Dane BauerHachiko Waits by Leslea NewmanHome of the Brave by Katherine ApplegateKaspar Prince of Cats by Michael MorpurgoJust Around the Corner: Poems by James StevensonFerris by Kate DiCamilloThe Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts by Richard PeckThe One Thing You'd Save by L...
4 Apr 2025
Episode 1: Let's Get Started
Sally and Don welcome you to the podcast. They are joined by a teacher librarian to discuss her role in schools and to talk about some great books. Books Mentioned: Just What To Do by Kyle LukoffI'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle LukoffSun & Spoon by Kevin HenkesThe Teddy Bear by David McPhail
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