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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: There’s a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer
How have we never done a Mercer Mayer book on the podcast before? We right a great wrong and go off on some fairly oblique tangents too.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: I Stink! by Kate & Jim McMullan
Today we talk typography, readalouds, and more. We also figure out which of the elements in the trash listed here should be composted and engage in a VERY long discussion of what a yam would look like if it had been hanging around for a year.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Crow Boy by Taro Yashima
From neurodivergent conditions in picture books to cultural stereotypes and representation, we discuss the complicated and very interesting Crow Boy by Taro Yashima.
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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague
Kate likes books with details. Dear Mrs. LaRue has that. Will she like this book? Stay tuned!
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
"Isn't a dot just a colored in circle?" Kooky as it sounds, we've never considered a Peter H. Reynolds title before. And if we're gonna go Reynolds then we're gonna go big.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes by DuBose Heyward, ill. Marjorie Flack
Meet this downright magnificent tale of single motherhood, gaslighting, phallocentric patriarchy, and cute bunnies. Let's talk about a book that wasn't just ahead of its time but, I'd argue, is the gold standard of Easter picture books in this day and age.
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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: They Were Strong and Good by Robert Lawson
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.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young
We've never done this one! How is that even possible? Has it aged well? Is it still considered beautiful? Find out!
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: O’Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott
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!
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Else-Marie and Her Seven Little Daddies by Pija Lindenbaum
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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