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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Mitten by Jan Brett

    Betsy Bird, February 20, 2023 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    If you'd like to read a rant about why I suspect this book never even won a Caldecott Honor then enjoy. I go off, and on the podcast episode we laud a book that truly stands the test of time.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: A Valentine for Norman Noggs by Valiska Gregory, ill. Marsha Winborn

    Betsy Bird, February 13, 2023 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    In today's discussion we talk about eggnog, hamsters, the quality of the education these critters are receiving, and what this book gets right. It's a Valentine's Day episode of the podcast.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Who’s In Rabbit’s House by Verna Aardema, ill. Leo and Diane Dillon

    Betsy Bird, February 6, 2023 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    There's such creativity behind the presentation of today's book. The play-within-a-play motif sets this apart. The art is extraordinary. And was there every such a goofy frog?

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late? by Crockett Johnson

    Betsy Bird, January 30, 2023 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    Prepare for long discussions on precisely what the Groundhog Day rule actually means, larger talks on the role of reality versus positivity in the real world, what makes a good holiday picture book, and why the moral of this story is, "Eat more bacon."

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller

    Betsy Bird, January 23, 2023 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    At last we can tackle the story of a sentient pastry and his longing for meaning in a cold, hungry, world. Arnie the Doughnut turns 20 this year and we are here for him.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: 2023 Caldecott Contenders

    Betsy Bird, January 16, 2023 | Best Books of 2022, Fuse 8 n' Kate, Newbery / Caldecott Predictions

    We've an annual tradition here at Fuse 8 n' Kate where I present Kate three potential winners and she considers which ones have the best chance. This year Kate feels that there is one clear cut winner . . . and a book that can only be called a complete and utter loser in comparison.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock retold by Eric A. Kimmel, ill. Janet Stevens

    Betsy Bird, January 9, 2023 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    It was a storytime staple for me back when I was a children's librarian. But how has this 1988 picture book stood up over the intervening years?

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson, ill. Jane Chapman

    Betsy Bird, January 3, 2023 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    It's cold outside so a story of FOMO and snuggly bear caves seemed to fit the bill for today's book. BONUS CONTENT: A spreadsheet of every single book we've done on the podcast to date. All 254 of them!

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Laughing Latkes by M.B. Goffstein

    Betsy Bird, December 12, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    This week we consider what, in some ways, might be the flipside of another Hanukkah book we did a number of years ago, The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming. Screaming or laughing, the real question here is this: Do you put applesauce or sour cream on your latkes?

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Stupids Step Out by Harry Allard, ill. James Marshall

    Betsy Bird, December 5, 2022 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    A rare case of Kate changing my mind on a book. How have the Stupids aged over the years? Not as well as I had hoped.

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