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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: They Were Strong and Good by Robert Lawson

    Betsy Bird, April 11, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    Those of you familiar with today's book are whistling under your breath and saying quietly, "Here we go." Those of you unfamiliar? Prepare to meet the very first book on this podcast to receive the lowest rating we have ever assigned.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young

    Betsy Bird, April 4, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    We've never done this one! How is that even possible? Has it aged well? Is it still considered beautiful? Find out!

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: O’Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott

    Betsy Bird, March 14, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    Oh, Danny Boy! St. Patrick's Day is nigh and I'm feeling pretty smug about the fact that I actually reserved a St. Patty's Day title (sorta) weeks in advance. Spoiler Alert: She Kate loves it!

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Else-Marie and Her Seven Little Daddies by Pija Lindenbaum

    Betsy Bird, March 7, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    Småpapporna galore! Today we take a look at a true cult classic. This Swedish import is all about alternative family units, desserts, and being both embarrassed by and worried for your parents.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann

    Betsy Bird, February 28, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    "He is a grown man jealous of a D-O-G." Peggy Rathmann giveth again to us today with the irrepressible Officer Buckle and the adorable Gloria.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George, ill. David Small

    Betsy Bird, February 14, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    President's Day is coming so what better book to do this week than that old Caldecott Award winner So You Want to Be President? Question is: How has it aged in the intervening 21 years?

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli, ill. Paul Yalowitz

    Betsy Bird, February 7, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    "I've got a lot of questions." So says Kate after we consider the Valentine's Day classic (or is it?) Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Ashanti to Zulu by Margaret Musgrove, ill. Leo and Diane Dillon

    Betsy Bird, January 31, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    In a year of many ALA Award winner "firsts" we look back at a Caldecott Award winner that marked the first time a Black illustrator won the Award two years running. How has it aged? How has it fared? We consider the Dillons' Ashanti to Zulu.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: 2022 Caldecott Contenders

    Betsy Bird, January 17, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate, Newbery / Caldecott Predictions

    Every year I present Kate with three Caldecott contenders. Will our streak of picking winners continue, or will we be defeated in 2022? Find out!

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Let’s Get a Pup, Said Kate by Bob Graham

    Betsy Bird, January 10, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    We discuss inappropriate bidet designs, the first appearance of birth control pills in a picture book, faux Birks, and more from Australia's native son.

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