March 18, 2024 by Betsy Bird
It's the Year of the Dragon so we tackle our first dragon-related text in quite a while. It's our first Jack Kent book. How has it fared since 1975?
March 11, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Why should this book have actually been called Oona MacCoul and Her Baby Man? For our St. Patrick's Day episode we dive deep into a fun Irish folktale and all that entails.
March 4, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Kate wants blood. I give her an ogre. But what's gross about this book has nothing to do with his eating habits.
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February 26, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Skippyjon finally makes his debut on our podcast. Though popular when first released, we deep dive into the book's controversy and how well this title has and has not aged.
February 19, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Kate and I dip into some early award-winning Udry and Sendak. Why did Sendak win a Caldecott Honor for this title? We deign to find out.
February 12, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"And the entire book is just... yelling at him." With the 25th anniversary of No, David coming this year, we figured we'd revisit everyone's favorite pointy-toothed miscreant.
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January 29, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"There are fish literally everywhere in this book!" Ed Young passed away in 2023, so today we honor him with one of his best loved (and oldest!) books.
January 22, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today's 1972 release came out long ago but has aged remarkably well in the interim. If you're looking for a first-time-sleepover title, this one still fits the bill.
January 15, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"Find your favorite parts. They're the ones that make you scream." We celebrate our 300th episode with special guest star Jon Scieszka. What better way to celebrate?
January 8, 2024 by Betsy Bird
As track records go, I don't want to brag but the Fuse 8 n' Kate podcast does a particularly good job each and every year of selecting potential Caldecott winners. This year we consider a new three.
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