Podcasts

Caution, Readers!

The podcasts of picture books should be used with the books of the same name. The meaning and wonder of the books comes from the combination of the words and pictures. The podcasts are meant to support emergent readers, reluctant readers, and readers learning English in developing a love of reading.

 

The Amazing Ghost Detectives

by Daniel San Souci

 

The Club House kids have mysterious disturbances in the club house. Is it a ghost?

Find out more about the author/illustrator at his website. As well as the Club House Books, Daniel San Souci has written and illustrated many other books.

 

Animals in Winter

by Henrietta Bancroft

 

How do animals survive in winter? Learn about the main strategies that animals use.

This book is one in a series of informative, beautifully illustrate books about the natural world by HarperCollins publishing company. You can learn more about the author, too.

 

Arthur Meets the President

by Marc Brown

 

Arthur writes a winning essay, but he gets very nervous when he realizes he has to read it to the President!

This is part of the well-loved Arthur series.

Learn more about Marc Brown at his website.

 

 

The Black Stallion and the Shape Shifter

by Steven Farley

 

Alec and the Black encounter a mysterious horse that seems to be the Black's double. The problem is that it disappears into the ocean with a girl on its back. Did Alec imagine it? This is the first chapter of the book.

Read on for a thrilling ending.

Steven Farley, son of Walter Farley, has taken up the saga of Alec Ramsey and the Black. Learn more about this classic series and its authors.

 

Christmas Trolls

by Jan Brett

 

Treva is getting ready for Christmas when things begin to disappear. As she solves the problem, she has the most memorable Christmas of her life.

 

Jan Brett has written and illustrated many children's books. As with Christmas Trolls, she often combines two stories. One story is shown in pictures around the margins of the book, while the main narrative occupies the center of the page. Her website is full of activites for children and adults.

The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club

by Daniel San Souci

 

The Club House kids discover some natural wonders on their vacation, and bring them home. Excitement spreads through the neighborhood.

Find out more about the author/illustrator at his website. As well as the Club House Books, Daniel San Souci has written and illustrated many other books.

 

Jack the Tripper

by Gene Barretta

 

Terrible things begin to happen at school, beginning with Polly's stolen report. Beware! Jack the Tripper is on the loose. Or is he?

 

Gene Barretta is an author, illustrator and animator. 

The Library Mouse

by Daniel Kirk

 

Sam the mouse lives in a library. One day he decides to write a book and and put it with other library books. He gets a very surprising reaction.

 

Daniel Kirk has written and illustrated many books for children.

 

Louella Mae, She's Run Away!

by Karen Beaumont Alarcon

 

This is a delightful children's book in verse, with a surprise twist and a happy ending. 

 

The Mighty Pigeon Club

by Daniel San Souci

 

The Club House kids have mysterious disturbances in the club house. Is it a ghost?

Find out more about the author/illustrator at his website. As well as the Club House Books, Daniel San Souci has written and illustrated many other books.

 

The Perfect Pet

by Margie Palatini

 

Elizabeth loves animals, and really wants a pet. Her parents really do not want a pet. How can they both win?

Margie Palatini has written many books for children, with more on the way. Her website has information, activities, and games.

 

 

 

The Rain Came Down

by David Shannon

 

A rainstorm creates all kinds of trouble for all kinds of people. What is the solution?

David Shannon is an author and illustrator. He has produced a number of well-loved children's books.

 

 

 

Miss Smith's Amazing Story Book

by Michael Garland

 

Zack is expecting another boring year in school. Think again, Zack! Miss Smith has a way of reading that creates all the adventure Zack can handle.

Visit the author at his website.

 

Mr. Tanen's Ties

by Maryann Coca-Leffler

 

Mr. Tanen has a collection of ties for every occasion. When he is told to start wearing blue ties, his students realize they have to take matters into their own hands.

 

Learn more about the author at her website.

 

 

 

Snakes Are Hunters

by Patricia Lauber

 

This colorful book introduces readers to the wide range of snakes and their survival strategies.

This book is one in a series of informative, beautifully illustrate books about the natural world by HarperCollins publishing company.

You can learn about the author as well.

The author, Patricia Lauber, has written many science books for young readers.

 

Space Station Mars

by Daniel San Souci

 

The Club House kids have mysterious disturbances in the club house. Is it a ghost?

Find out more about the author/illustrator at his website. As well as the Club House Books, Daniel San Souci has written and illustrated many other books.

 

Stella Louella's Runaway Book

by Lisa Campbell Ernst

 

Stella Louella involves her community in an adventure when it is time to return her library book.

This author has written a number of popular children's books.

 

The Stray Dog

By Marc Simont

 

A family meets and falls in love with a dog on a picnic.

Learn more about this author/illustrator who has been working for about 70 years creating books for children.

 

 

The Three Pigs

by David Wiesner

 

This is a colorful twist on the traditional story that enchants young readers.

David Wiesner is an award winning author and illustrator of children's books.

 

Traction Man Is Here 

by Mini Grey

 

Traction Man and his sidekick Scrubbing Brush have many adventures after Santa brings him to a boy for Christmas.

Learn more about the author.

 

 

 

Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet 

by Diane de Groat

 

Gilbert has the perfect Halloween costume. Or does he? How many things can go wrong on Halloween?

Diane de Groat has written and illustrated a number of well-loved children's books, many of them starring Gilbert.

 

What Lives in a Shell?

by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

 

What is a shell? Learn about different kinds of shells and the animals that live in them.

This book is one in a series of informative, beautifully illustrate books about the natural world by HarperCollins publishing company.This author has written a number of books about dinosaurs for children.

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