The Yarn
October 1, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"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.
May 1, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today we do our third Margaret Wise Brown book (after Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny), our second Remy Charlip (after Fortunately), and our very first Christian Robinson on this podcast!
December 9, 2019 by Betsy Bird
Fortunately, I got Kate to read my favorite Remy Charlip book. Unfortunately, she had a take on it that I was not expecting. Take a deep dive into a book that defies logic repeatedly.
August 21, 2012 by Betsy Bird
At this point you just have to start throwing your hands up in the air. Then you have to start eyeing some of the older children’s authors and illustrators who are still around with great trepidation. We’ve been host to a SLEW of deaths already this year, but August is making May look like it […]
May 18, 2012 by Betsy Bird
#81 Fortunately by Remy Charlip (1964) 25 points When I worked in the Children’s Center at 42nd Street I had a bad habit of relying on the same storytime picture book readaloud staples over and over and over again. And Fortunately, for good or for ill, was one of those staples. I loved it for […]
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