MORE 'FUSE-8-N-KATE' POSTS
While doing another Chris Van Allburg picture book may seem like a relative no-brainer around the Halloween season, maybe there's a reason we hadn't done this particular title before.
"He's a chonky baby and he has a good heart." We talk orange cats (NOT Garfield) and a legitimately spooky book from Brinton Turkle "purveyor of terror" (or so I called him on this blog back in 2011).
Wanna read a book about a woman attempting to "reinhabit her epidermis"? If so, I can't think of a better candidate than this 2004 release (which retains its creepiness today) by the legendary Virginia Hamilton.
"If you're looking for a typical story with words and a plot, this ain't it. Go somewhere else." Our special guest Travis Jonker takes us on a wild journey with a book that rewards close reads.
"Hurt creatures, hurt creatures." A emotionally resonant Australian classic that should be better known. We dive deep into a book that will stay with you for years.
We search for a classic picture book and come up with this little Wong Herbert Yee number. Does it fit the bill? And will Fireman Small EVER get enough sleep?
This year Duck for President was not re-released alongside the presidential election. Is there a reason for that? We aim to figure it out.
We finally tackle our first Bill Peet picture book. This one is what Kate would call a Choose Your Own Moral kind of book. Let's see if you agree.
Mouse SEL books for the win! In time for the kids heading back to school after the summer, we tackle a second Kevin Henkes first-day-of-school title.
We tackle only our third Margaret Wise Brown episode on the podcast. And a Little Golden Book to boot!