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Author Peter H Reynolds appears engaged, looking to the side as he speaks with the host who is off-screen.

Over 120 countries participate in International Dot Day. In this episode, host Rocco Staino sits down with Peter H. Reynolds to discuss the purpose of International Dot Day. It is a great day to connect and collaborate with others, while celebrati...Read More

Tabletop with a pad of paper in the middle, surrounded by scissors, a glue stick, different shades of gray and black paper, and three of the illustrator's published books, featuring bold, colorful covers.

Viewers will need glue sticks and construction paper as they get ready to make a collage with Chris Haughton. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Author Emma Otheguy smiles as she holds up her book titled "Marti's Song for Freedom," which depicts Jose Marti looking triumphant in front of a Cuban flag.

On this episode, author Emma Otheguy reads "Marti's Song for Freedom." Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Author holds up her book titled "Revolutionary Rogues: John Andre and Benedict Arnold," whose cover illustration both men looking away from each other while the American Revolutionary Arnold receives an envelope from the British Andre.

Gravely injured and with little chance for more military honors, Major General Benedict Arnold seeks reward and recognition another way. He contacts Major John André, the new head of British intelligence. Arnold and André strike a deal and use Arn...Read More

Person holds up a book titled "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge" by Hildegarde Swift and Lynd Ward. The cover illustration shows a tall, heavy-duty metal bridge beside a smaller red lighthouse, projecting a spotlight out into the distance.

On the Manhattan bank of the Hudson River, a small lighthouse proudly protects boats with his faithful beam. One day a great expanse of gray steel, which also shines a bright light into the fog and darkness, is built over it. The little red lighth...Read More

Rocco Staino holds up Susan Verde's book "I Am Peace" and listens as the author speaks.

On this episode, host Rocco Staino interviews author Susan Verde. Learn what mindfulness means and how to stay calm and peaceful. Part of the "StoryMakers" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a little girl holding a pink parasol, dressed in a pink cloak and a fluffy skirt, with a little lamb accessory at her waist, looking excited toward us as she stands outside of a shop. Text reads, "Mary Had a Little Glam. By Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton."

Host Rocco Staino interviews Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the illustrator of "The Youngest Marcher" and many other picture books. On this episode, discover how Vanessa overcame her challenges and be inspired by her story, books, and illustrations. Par...Read More

Man standing at a desk in an art studio speaks to us next to text that reads, “Watercolors.”

There are many different types of paints artists use. In this episode, host James Ransome demonstrates how to do a technique called "glazing" with watercolor. Part of the "Young at Art With James Ransome" series.

Person draws shapes with a marker on a big white piece of paper, including a circle, triangle, cylinder, rectangle, and square.

This episode is all about shapes and how each represents something fun and new. There are endless drawings students can create with a basic circle, square, or triangle. Part of the "Young at Art With James Ransome" series.

Illustration of a white-haired judge sitting on a stately bench with his hand holding up his head and a scowl on his face. Text reads, "An untrue tale by Harve Zemach: The Judge. With pictures by Margot Zemach."

Anxious prisoner after anxious prisoner approaches the bench and tries to warn of impending danger. The fiery old judge, impatient with such foolish nonsense, calls them scoundrels, ninnyhammers, and throws them all in jail. But in the end, justic...Read More

Book cover shows an illustration of father bear holding his young son as he reads to him from an old sheet of paper. Text reads, "Eli Bear Stories. The Bear Essentials. Written by Hal Price, illustrated by Michael Bayouth."

This is a heartwarming tale of a young bear learning the magic of a father's love. Delight in the poetic wisdom passed down from a grandfather's secret scroll to help Eli Benjamin Bear understand both his father and his own heart. Part of the "Rea...Read More

Man sitting at a desk speaks to us. Next to him is the word, “collage.”

Host James Ransome discusses techniques for making collages. A collage is an artistic composition made of various materials glued on a surface. Part of the "Young at Art With James Ransome" series.

Person holds up a book called "I'm going to give you a Bear Hug!" whose cover illustration depicts a golden-brown bear lays on its back, cuddling a baby lying on its belly.

This episode features a playful and comforting bedtime story about all the wonderful and silly ways someone might give and receive a hug. Whether it’s a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug, or a wet and drippy, slimy fish hug, children ...Read More

Book cover shows an illustrated, orange-colored car smiling while covered in mud, parked outside of a car wash. Text reads, "Muddy, Mud, Bud. By Patricia Lakin, illustrated by Cole Atkinson."

Read along with author Patricia Lakin on this episode. Bud the car loves to be muddy. It makes him look and feel so good. But when he thinks a car wash will help him get muddier, he’s in for a big surprise. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a white and orange cat holding a teacup near a table with another teacup on it. A paper airplane swirls through the air. Text reads, "Tea with Oliver. By Mika Song."

Oliver is not like other cats. He likes cookies and tea and just wants a friend to share them with. Philbert is the shy mouse who lives under Oliver’s couch. He tries to get Oliver’s attention by writing him notes, but Oliver doesn’t notice little...Read More

Woman sits in a big cozy wooden chair and holds up a book called "Hoot and Honk Just Can't Sleep," whose cover illustration is of a yellow bird looking up from the bottom of the book cover and a blue bird looking down, upside down, from the top.

Some chicks like day, others like night. Some sleep in the dark, and some in the light. Hoot, an adorable owlet, and Honk, a fuzzy gosling, have just hatched, but their eggs got switched and now they’re in the wrong nests. Will they find their way...Read More

Close-up of Patricia Lakin holding up her book titled "Dad and Me in the Morning." The cover shows a father and a young child standing on their house's porch next to a big body of water.

Read along with author Patricia Lakin on this episode. Early one morning a young boy wakes to his special alarm clock. He puts on his hearing aids and clothes, then goes to wake his father. Together they brave the cold as they walk down the dirt r...Read More

Book cover shows an illustration of a woman wearing a pink dress and an apron who smiles contentedly as she whisks a bowl of cream. She stands on a lawn, next to delicate blackberry vines that twist around the edges of the book cover and in front of a modest house in the background. Text reads, "A Fine Dessert. Four centuries, four families, one delicious treat. Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackall."

Author Emily Jenkins and illustrator Sophie Blackall create the dessert blackberry fool, which is the basis for their book "A Fine Dessert." They begin with a handmade twig whisk then progress to a whirring blender that sends whipped cream everywh...Read More

Person holds a book titled "Emma and Julia Love Ballet." The cover shows an adult ballet dancer standing en pointe and a young girl ballerina posing next to her.

Emma is little. Julia is big. They both love ballet. Emma takes ballet lessons. So does Julia. Emma is learning to be a ballerina. Julia is a professional ballerina. They are both excited about the big performance in the theater tonight. Based on ...Read More

Person holds up the book "Gone Crazy in Alabama," with a cover illustration that depicts three young girls standing in front of a yellow house, with a dog and chickens around their feet.

Award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia chats about her new book "Gone Crazy in Alabama." She also shows and discusses her very own childhood diaries. Part of the "StoryMakers" series.

Title slide with handwriting-style text against a blurred background with shades of brown, green, and white. Text reads, "Past Present. Finding Langston."

In this episode, Lesa Cline-Ransome reveals her research techniques for creating "Finding Langston," a historical novel set during The Great Migration and chronicles the childhood of Langston Hughes. Langston’s mother has just died when he and his...Read More

Book cover shows an illustrated boy cracking open the lid of a glass jar that holds a ladybug habitat. A grasshopper sits on the top of his head, while another insect sits on the snout of a dog standing next to him. Text reads, "Pedro, Pedro Goes Buggy. By Fran Manushkin."

A school assignment has Pedro collecting bugs, bugs, and more bugs. But what happens when his brother Paco lets them all out? Based on the children's book by Fran Manushkin. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Man holds up a Dr. Seuss book titled "What Pet Should I get?" Cover illustration shows a little boy looking up as he is surrounded by a bird in a cage, a fish in a tank, a dog and a cat.

What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one. Based on the children's book by Dr. Seuss. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Person holds a book called "Goodnight Manger," which shows a rooster and a hen, a donkey, sheep, and other farm animals gathered around the baby Jesus lying comfortably in a manger.

This episode tells the story of Mary and Joseph as they try to get Jesus to sleep in the noisy stable after his birth. Based on the children's book by Laura Sassi. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Person holds a book titled "Cock-a-Doodle Oops!" by Lori Degman. Cover illustration depicts sunrise scene with a rooster standing confidently on a fence post while other farm animals crowd around the fence looking up at him.

When the rooster is away, who will ring in the day? He's in charge of making sure everyone gets up on time. Are any of the other farm animals right for the job? Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a yellow-and-gray baby bird hatching out of a white egg, among a pile of other eggs. Text reads, "Hatch! Roxie Munro."

Crack! Who is inside the eggs? All kinds of baby birds. On this episode, author Roxie Munro reads her book "Hatch!" Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Person holds up a book titled "Happy in Our Skin," depicting diverse families with young children on a park pathway. A couple of the kids have balloons, one holds a soccer ball on her lap, another rides a red scooter.

Join along as author Fran Manushkin shares a tale about diversity. The story includes children with different skin colors, but also shows kids with glasses, freckles, unibrows, wheelchairs, and birth marks. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Paul Meisel holds up his book called "My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis." On the cover, a green praying mantis perches on the stem of a bright red, spiky flower, looking up towards a butterfly flying above.

This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing insect: she can make herself look like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way around, and when she’s grown ...Read More

Two hands holding up the book "Chicken Soup with Rice" by Maurice Sendak. On the cover is a drawing of a boy holding a big bowl and a spoon, licking his lips.

On this episode, host Rocco Staino reads Maurice Sendak's "Chicken Soup with Rice." Collected in this charming tale are twelve rhymes and illustrations for the twelve months of the year, with chicken soup as their universal theme. Although the sto...Read More

Stephen Savage stands next to a woman holding a poster that features the cover illustration for his book "Where's Walrus? And Penguin?" as another man takes a look at the poster.

Walrus escapes the zoo with his mischievous pal Penguin. Will the zookeeper find them? Or will these clever runaways stay one step ahead disguised as subway riders, baseball players, and even grand opera performers? Find out as author Stephen Sava...Read More

Author Tad Hills looks at us and holds up his book titled "R is for "Rocket," as he sits next to a man with a fluffy dog hanging out between the two men.

Learn the ABCs with Rocket, the dog who inspires students to read and write. From finding acorns, to balancing on a ball, to offering a cookie and a crayon to a crow, students will love exploring the wonderful world of Rocket and his friends. Part...Read More

Person holds up a book titled "The Little Engine That Could," by Watty Piper, with art by Loren Long. The cover illustration shows a blue train engine, with determined eyes and a stuck-out tongue, trying hard to make it up a steep hill.

I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. On this episode, Rocco Staino reads a children's literature classic. It’s the ultimate story of triumphing over adversity by choosing to believe in one's self. Based on the children's book by Watty Pipe...Read More

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