Just in time for Halloween, discover a wide range of children’s books about Baba Yaga – the infamous Russian witch – and her special brand of magical mayhem!
Tara Lazar: Tuesday, October 15th
Author Tara Lazar discusses three new World War II books for young readers, two mythology-based middle grade fantasies, a favorite Dr. Seuss story coming to Netflix in November, & Nic Stone’s new tattoo.
Cover Reveal: There’s Something About Sam
Author Hannah Barnaby joins us to reveal the cover of her new picture book, THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SAM, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf!
Rebecca Donnelly: October 8th, 2019
Author Rebecca Donnelly discusses the CYBIL Award nominations, thoughts on the new Hunger Games prequel, #MGBooktober, and the latest in speculative fiction for young readers.
C.R.E.A.T.E. with Dev Petty
Take a peek behind the creative curtain with author Dev Petty and find out what inspires her, where she goes to write, and her funny superstition. The C.R.E.A.T.E. series explores creativity with children’s book authors and illustrators.
The Most Powerful Way To Instill – And Keep – A Love of Reading
The most important thing you can do to instill and maintain a love of reading in your kids is to MODEL a positive relationship with reading. Here we share 10 simple ways to model a love of reading for your family and get started raising readers.
Tracey Baptiste: Tuesday, September 3rd
Author Tracey Baptiste discusses the Brooklyn Book Festival, The Jumbie God’s Revenge, some exciting picture book collaborations, Fraggle Rock, and an author with two new titles out today.
Make A Crayon Box School Bus
Make a toy school bus from a 64 count crayon box! It’s the perfect activity to pair with back to school books or a vehicle/transportation storytime.
Jarod Roselló: Tuesday, August 27th
Author Jarod Roselló discusses the Harvey Awards, Dot Day, a new nonfiction book for the young writers in your life, and more!
10 Back to School Books for Little Learners
Whether your young reader is excited or nervous—or a little bit of both!—these outstanding back to school books strike the perfect chord for a harmonious first day of school.
Josh Funk: Tuesday, August 20th
Author Josh Funk joins us to discuss a problematic Florida reading list, NerdCamp news, three middle grade sequels full of adventure, and more!
Weyant & Gehl – Picturebooking, Episode 94
Share this PostMy Podcast Keeps MovingThis is Picturebooking’s last post at All The Wonders. For future episodes go to picturebooking.com. Today we have two separate interviews with the creators of …
Person, Place, and Thing: The Gauntlet
Karuna Riaza shares the inspiration behind her debut novel, The Gauntlet.
Explore the Caribbean With These Ten Books for Kids
We are delighted to welcome author Emma Otheguy to All the Wonders to share a list of children’s books depicting the Caribbean.
8 Great Reads About 1 Wild Witch: Books About Baba Yaga for Every Age
Just in time for Halloween, discover a wide range of children’s books about Baba Yaga – the infamous Russian witch – and her special brand of magical mayhem!
Cover Reveal: There’s Something About Sam
Author Hannah Barnaby joins us to reveal the cover of her new picture book, THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SAM, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf!
Ten Bedtime Books for Little Dreamers
Whether your little one is too wiggly for bedtime, too worried for lights out, or too full of wondering about the world to fall asleep, we’ve got a bedtime book that might help.
Cover Premiere: We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
Traci Sorell and Frané Lessac join us to reveal the cover of their new picture book, WE ARE GRATEFUL: OTSALIHELIGA.
Then and Now: The Uncanny Express by Kara LaReau
Kara LaReau reveals the childhood inspirations behind the newest Bland Sisters adventure, The Uncanny Express . . . and offers an exclusive giveaway!
Person, Place, And Thing: Renato and the Lion
We love to find the inspiration behind the stories. Barbara DiLorenzo, author/illustrator of Renato and the Lion, shares the Person, Place and Thing that inspired her debut picture book in our latest Perosn, Place, Thing post.
Awaken The Force: Star Wars Books for All Ages
The galaxy is chock-full of books for young Star Wars fans. It can be overwhelming. Luckily, our Jedi council has hand-selected the very best for you and your young padawan.
Come With Me: Beyond The Book
We go beyond the book COME WITH ME with author Holly McGhee and illustrator Pascal Lemaître! Join us for a very special video premiere, a glimpse at how their picture book has inspired kindness and gratitude in schools, and a one-of-a-kind giveaway!
The Need for More Asian American Children’s Books
Author Bio Phi discusses the lack of biographic picture books about Asian and Asian American historical figures and who he’d love to see acknowledged.
A Different Pond: Layers of Visual Narrative
Sneak a peek inside A Different Pond and see how Thi Bui brought Bao Phi’s words to life.
Cover Premiere: Just Under the Clouds
Author Melissa Sarno joins us to premiere the cover of her middle grade book JUST UNDER THE CLOUDS!
Trailer Premiere: Nathan Hale’s RAID OF NO RETURN
Nathan Hale is back with the seventh book in his Hazardous Tales series: Raid of No Return. Join us for the exclusive trailer premiere!
Mini Book Snacks For Your Book Club Menu
Whether you’re planning a book club menu for tweens, introducing kindergarteners to the library, or hosting a book-themed birthday party, these mini book snacks are edible works of literary brilliance!
Make A Crayon Box School Bus
Make a toy school bus from a 64 count crayon box! It’s the perfect activity to pair with back to school books or a vehicle/transportation storytime.
A Different Pond: Sky/Pond Reflection Paintings
The illustrations of A Different Pond show the beauty and magic of a starlit sky reflected in a body of water. No matter how simple the activities taking place – gathering sticks, laughing at jokes, catching fish – they all seem more special and significant against the gorgeous backdrop. With a few simple art supplies, your little readers can create their own Sky/Pond reflection paintings.
Tea With Oliver Paper Teacups
Tea With Oliver creator Mika Song teams up with pop-up book maker Sam Ita to create the ultimate paper tea cup!
Transform Your Neighborhood
Bloggers and book-loving-moms Lauren Davis and Katey Howes have teamed up to offer parents, teachers and caregivers this list of simple, actionable ways you and your children can transform your community into “something beautiful.”
Journey Paper Lantern Craft
Step-by-step instructions for making your own paper lantern to guide you on whatever journeys await!
Make Your Own Little Card
National Library Week 2016 is April 10-16, and we want to help promote this great opportunity to sign up for a library card, see what’s going on at your local library branch, and tell those hard-working library employees how much you appreciate their dedication to reading and access to great literature for all. That’s why we invited A Big Surprise for Little Card illustrator Anna Raff to help us create a Little Card of our own!
Swap! Pirate Ship Snacks
One of the super things about SWAP! (that I’m pretty sure author/illustrator Steve Light never suspected as he wrote it) is that it is packed with snacking potential. After all, what does any average group of kids do when they sit down in the cafeteria and open their lunch boxes?
They SWAP!
HOME by Carson Ellis: Mini Houses Craft
Home is a beautiful book. It’s a meditation on where we live. City and country. Splendid and simple. Real and imagined. This craft is less instructional and more inspirational. Do you want to make a mini home like one from the cover of the book? Or would you rather dream up your own? Please do!
Something Extraordinary Tissue Paper Dandelion
The cover of Something Extraordinary contains a wish. A boy blowing on a dandelion, as you do. The first page tells us what the wish is: to fly. In fact, everything the boy wishes for is extraordinary like that. But as the book goes on, the boy learns that extraordinary stuff is in the every day too. Wish granted!
Leo: A Ghost Story Popsicle Stick Puppets
Leo: A Ghost Story is a book that reflects a child’s imagination with its pretend-play, the way a ghost feels commonplace, and the fact that Christian Robinson’s illustrations are created out of imperfect cut-paper. Also, knights of the round table and sidewalk chalk drawings!
Make Your Own Clay Alien
YOUR ALIEN by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Goro Fujita, will make you want your own alien. In fact, because the book is written in second person, it says you will see an alien out your window and you will want to keep him. Of course you will!
Little Tree Embroidered Leaf Patch
Loren Long’s LITTLE TREE is a sweet, sweet book. It’s about a tree who hangs on to its leaves, who can’t let go. I think of this craft as a merit badge. It would be a really neat way to recognize a recent or future achievement for a kid. Letting go of something in order to take a step toward growth? Embracing a new challenge? Being brave? We’ve got a patch for that.
Jason June: Tuesday, October 22nd
Author Jason June discusses the Texas Book Festival, a ton of middle grade sequels, the final Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker trailer, and things that creep us out.
Tara Lazar: Tuesday, October 15th
Author Tara Lazar discusses three new World War II books for young readers, two mythology-based middle grade fantasies, a favorite Dr. Seuss story coming to Netflix in November, & Nic Stone’s new tattoo.
Rebecca Donnelly: October 8th, 2019
Author Rebecca Donnelly discusses the CYBIL Award nominations, thoughts on the new Hunger Games prequel, #MGBooktober, and the latest in speculative fiction for young readers.
Debbie Ridpath Ohi: Tuesday, October 1st
Author Debbie Ridpath Ohi discusses the New Best Seller categories , Banned Books Week, and three new graphic novels.
Susan Hood: All The Wonders, Episode 420
Susan Hood, author of Shaking Thing Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World, stops by the podcast to talk about standing up, speaking out, and opening up the conversation to other women by commemorating in poetry the lives and accomplishments of a selection of historically impactful girls and young women.
Dashka Slater and the Fan Brothers: All The Wonders, Episode 419
Dashka Slater and The Fan Brothers, author and illustrators respectively of The Antlered Ship, stop by the podcast to talk about the spirit of asking questions, a thread of melancholy, and how sometimes the journey is more important than the destination.
Jarrett Lerner & the Most Anticipated Books of 2018: Books Between, Episode 41
Share this PostJarrett Lerner & the Most Anticipated Books of 2018Book Talk – Most Anticipated Middle Grade Books of 2018Typically in this segment, I share with you a few books …
Vanessa Brantley-Newton: All The Wonders, Episode 418
Vanessa Brantley-Newton, author and illustrator of Grandma’s Purse, stops by the podcast to talk about connecting with her readers, kids giving their parents a do-over, and the universal quest to give others what you never got.
David Barclay Moore: All The Wonders, Episode 417
David Barclay Moore, author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet, stops by the podcast to talk about art’s healing ability, Harlem as a symbol for blackness, and being different as an act of resilience.
Pace, Zenz & Hendra – Picturebooking, Episode 93
Picturebooking FriendshipToday’s show features three books that have a friendship theme. First, Sue Hendra introduces us to NORMAN THE SLUG WITH THE SILLY SHELL. Norman longs to be a snail-if …
(Some of the) Best Middle Grade Books of 2017: Books Between, Episode 39
Share this Post(Some of the) Best Middle Grade Books of 2017Episode Transcript:This year has been another strong reading year for me so far. I read a lot more picture books …
Bryan Collier: All The Wonders, Episode 416
Bryan Collier, author and illustrator of It’s Shoe Time (Elephant and Piggie Like Reading series) and illustrator of Hey Black Child, stops by the podcast to talk about being different, beautifully perfect flaws, and creating the world you want to be in.
Come With Me: Beyond The Book
We go beyond the book COME WITH ME with author Holly McGhee and illustrator Pascal Lemaître! Join us for a very special video premiere, a glimpse at how their picture book has inspired kindness and gratitude in schools, and a one-of-a-kind giveaway!
Trailer Premiere: Nathan Hale’s RAID OF NO RETURN
Nathan Hale is back with the seventh book in his Hazardous Tales series: Raid of No Return. Join us for the exclusive trailer premiere!
Trailer Premiere: Chicken In School
Author Adam Lehrhaupt (WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK!, I WILL NOT EAT YOU) joins us to premiere the trailer of his latest picture book, CHICKEN IN SCHOOL!
Book Trailer Premiere: Florette
Anna Walker joins us to debut the trailer for Florette, her newest picture book!
Book Cover Premiere: Return
Aaron Becker joins us today to reveal the cover for Return, the final picture book in his epic Journey trilogy!
This Is Sadie Book Trailer
This is Sadie, and this is her book.
Written by Sara O’Leary
Illustrated by Julie Morstad
Book Trailer Premiere: A Big Surprise for Little Card
Charise Harper and Anna Raff are joining us today to debut the book trailer for the brand new picture book, A Big Surprise for Little Card!
Home Book Trailer
Artist Carson Ellis has shared a beautiful story through her art and words in HOME. Each dwelling tells a tale and this book trailer Carson created with Central Office is a look into the studio and the life of the artist.
Leo: A Ghost Story song with Emily Arrow
Singer songwriter Emily Arrow has created a song adaptation of Mac Barnett’s LEO: A GHOST STORY in the folk tradition. We can’t stop singing along and we can’t wait to hear your voices, too!
Your Alien Song with Emily Arrow
Singer songwriter Emily Arrow (EmilyArrow.com) created this awesome song adaptation of Tammi Sauer’s YOUR ALIEN and we’re over the moon to premiere here at All The Wonders. With more meeps and oogs than you can shake a stick at, this is a song we know your young readers will be singing day in and day out.
Steve Light: Creative Spaces, Episode 1
Some artists work in small spaces. Some artists work in large spaces. Author/illustrator, Steve Light’s New York studio is just right for an artist who collects fountain pens and very small toys.
The Making of Cloud Country, Part 3 of 3
Today we return to Noah’s studio one last time for part 3 of this three-part video series. Noah shows us how he adds color and creates movement in his illustrations in CLOUD COUNTRY, in part with the help of paintings created by his own children.
Max The Brave Song With Emily Arrow
Singer songwriter Emily Arrow (Em is for Music) has created a wonderful song adaptation of Ed Vere’s MAX THE BRAVE. We can’t stop singing along and we can’t wait to hear your voices, too!
The Making of Cloud Country, Part 2 of 3
Today we return to Noah Klocek’s studio for part 2 of this three-part video series. Noah shows us how words and pictures were brought together through several different drafts before reaching what would become CLOUD COUNTRY as we know it.