KidLit RADIO 🎙️ Read Out Loud I’M PROUD OF YOU by Craig Melvin

    KidLit RADIO 🎙️ Read Out Loud I’M PROUD OF YOU by Craig Melvin

    Join Today show co-anchor, Craig Melvin for Read Out Loud as he shares his new picture book about the special bond between dads and sons, I'M PROUD OF YOU, illustrated by Sawyer Cloud. The book reinforces the essential message to ALL kids that a parent's pride for their children doesn't have to be about a big achievement, but instead lives every day in little actions and kindnesses -- no matter what.   Read more »

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      StoryMakers with Torrey Maldonado JUST RIGHT 💝

      StoryMakers with Torrey Maldonado JUST RIGHT 💝

      Award-winning novelist Torrey Maldonado’s heartwarming picture book debut celebrates loving caregivers and highlights the powerful impact they can have on the life of a child.Toby’s mom always says there are people that make you feel just right. And while his dad can be hard to please, it’s a different story with his amazing uncle. Uncle showers Toby with smiles, hugs, and kind words, and his garage is like a second home to Toby—there’s even a chair with Toby’s name on it next to Uncle’s desk! Yes, Toby can always count on Uncle to step up and make him feel just right.   Read more »

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        Read Out Loud I’M PROUD OF YOU by Craig Melvin

        Read Out Loud I’M PROUD OF YOU by Craig Melvin

        Join Today show co-anchor, Craig Melvin for Read Out Loud as he shares his new picture book about the special bond between dads and sons, I'M PROUD OF YOU, illustrated by Sawyer Cloud. The book reinforces the essential message to ALL kids that a parent's pride for their children doesn't have to be about a big achievement, but instead lives every day in little actions and kindnesses -- no matter what. Great for Father's Day!   Read more »

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          StoryMakers with Chasten Buttigieg PAPA’S COMING HOME ✈️ 🏡

          StoryMakers with Chasten Buttigieg PAPA’S COMING HOME ✈️ 🏡

          Join New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg for StoryMakers as he shares the story behind his picture book, PAPA'S COMING HOME, which was inspired by his own family's experiences reuniting after spending time apart. Perfect for Father's Day (or any day), this beautiful story helps kids celebrate the uniqueness of their own families and serves as a reminder of the unconditional love they share with the grown-ups who care for them.Viewers: What do you think your grown-ups missed while away from home?Share your "Welcome Home" ideas in the comments below!   Read more »

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            StoryMakers with Ruth Don Shevlin REBECCA’s DREAM THAT WASN’T

            StoryMakers with Ruth Don Shevlin REBECCA’s DREAM THAT WASN’T

            Rebecca loved to dance. She dreamed of performing on a grand stage, with velvet curtains and beautiful costumes, in front of a real audience. The dance studio was her favorite place to be-until the day her teacher told her she would dance the lead part in their upcoming recital of 'The Sleeping Beauty.' This was wonderful, terrible news! Wonderful, because it meant that her teacher thought she was a good dancer. Terrible, because it meant she would have to dance alone, by herself, on a big stage-which Rebecca found utterly terrifying. Now she must decide what to do.   Read more »

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              Read Out Loud THE HEAD IN THE CLOUDS DUCKLING 🦆

              Read Out Loud THE HEAD IN THE CLOUDS DUCKLING 🦆

              It is time for Mother Duck to take her ducklings on an outing away from the safe, grassy bank of the pond. The duck family proceeds on their journey with caution, but the head in the clouds duckling’s fascination with the world around him turns the outing into a thrill ride.🦆 Will the family make it back home safely?The Head in the Clouds Duckling story portrays the unconditional love of a family and the acceptance of each other’s differences. It embodies within the character, Hank, a child’s developing self-awareness, acceptance of oneself, and perception of one’s own potential.   Read more »

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                Read Out Loud THE FLOWERS IN GRANDMA’S GARDEN 🌺🌸

                Read Out Loud THE FLOWERS IN GRANDMA’S GARDEN 🌺🌸

                Watch this Read Out Loud premiere! What if one hard day made a child feel like nothing they did was good enough? From a breakfast mishap to difficult moments at school, everything seems to go wrong. Bailey begins to feel clumsy, left out, and unsure of herself. A visit to Grandma’s flower garden changes everything. Through gentle wisdom and a lesson from nature, Bailey begins to understand an important truth: being different doesn’t mean being wrong—and worth isn’t something you have to earn.   Read more »