Just One More Book!!

Author: Lawrie Raskin and Debora Pearson
Photographer: Lawrie Raskin
Published: 1998 Annick Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1554511364

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Passion sparked by childhood reading leads us through snow, salt, sandstorms, camel spit and souks in this eye opening introduction to the wonders of the Sahara and the sensational potential of curiosity and pluck.

More of the Arab World on JOMB:

• The Butter Man
• Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up In The War
• My Friend Jamal

If we sound slightly odd in this show, it’s because we recorded it during a live television appearance on Roger’s Daytime.

 

 Desert Zest: 52 Days By Camel (My Sahara Adventure) [5:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Aaron Zenz (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Aaron Zenz
Published: 2005 Dogs in Hats Publishing
ISBN: 1594450331

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Frantic antics and logically nonsensical rhyme make this hiccup-halting tactic extravaganza an addictive pick for preschoolers and poets alike.

Be sure to enjoy all of the amazing artwork in our Love of Reading Gallery.

Pop over to A Year of Reading for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

 

 Contagious Wordplaygious: The HICCUPotamus [6:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Sarah Ackerley (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Sarah Ackerley
Published: 2008 Blooming Tree Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1933831073

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Quiet absurdity and understated text relay the hilarious tale of a unique young penguin who swaps stigma for stupendous in this inspiring invitation to embrace our traits.

Podcasts mentioned:

• LD Podcast
• Stuttering is Cool

 

 Loving Your Label: Patrick the Somnambulist [5:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We celebrate 400 episodes in two years by reflecting on what we’ve accomplished, what we’ve learned and what we’d like to see in children’s literature. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this episode.

Books, reviews, interviews and resources we mention:

• Bill in a China Shop
• Love of Reading Gallery
• Eva Ibbotson
• Henry Winkler
• Judy Sierra
• Simon James
• The Grandmother Doll
• When-I-Was-a-Little-Girl

Audio comments and book recommendations received:

• Terry Doherty (Interview with Terry on JOMB)
• Elizabeth Dulemba - The Beach Ball by David Steinberg and Liz Conrad
• Andy J. Smith - Happy Birthday to You! by Dr. Seuss
• Jen Robinson - Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright, Joe & Beth Krush
• Anna M. Lewis - 38 Ways to Entertain Your Parents on Summer Vacation by Dette Hunter and Kitty Macauley
• E. B. McHenry (Interview with E. B. on JOMB)
• Heidi Estrin - The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
• Andy Bilodeau, Vivian Vasquez and TJ - How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
• Kevin Hodgson - Westlandia by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes

Thank you for being part of the Just One More Book!! children’s book podcast community.

Photo of Andrea and Mark at PAB2008 by John Meadows.

 

 A celebration of 400 episodes in two years [18:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Wendy Ulmer (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Laura Knorr (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Sleeping Bear Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1585363197

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Smiling eyes, tumbling rhyme and richly illustrated mischief take centre stage in this roundabout romp through the alphabet.

Other books mentioned:

• Alphabetter

Be sure to pop over to In Search of Giants for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

 

 Flipped Fundamentals: A isn't for Fox (An Isn't Alphabet) [3:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Dan Bar-el (on JOMB)
Illustrator: John Manders (on JOMB)
Published: 2007 Clarion Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0618714685

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Tabloid-style coverage, Looney-Toonesque illustrations and the feisty narration of a bohemian godmother transform the traditional tending of a love-sick princess into a comical read-again caper.

Other books mentioned:

• Stories at the Door
• The Three May Peaches

 

 Of Vice and Mensch: Such A Prince [7:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Authors: Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan
Illustrator: Cyd Moore (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Sleeping Bear Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1585363421

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Seething stringency and constant condemnation prove no match for good-natured self worth in this uplifting story of creativity, individuality and respect. Maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks!

Other books mentioned:

• I Love You Stinky Face
• Cassandra’s Angel
• Free Play

More creativity on JOMB:

• Scribble
• A Bird About to Sing
• Emma’s Rug
• Go to Bed, Monster!
• The Puddle Pail
• Iggy Peck, Architect

More independent thinkers on JOMB:

• Odd Velvet
• Suki’s Kimono
• Ruby’s Wish
• Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick
• more here.

 

 Contagious Creativity: Willow [8:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Judith Christine Mills (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Judith Christine Mills
Published: 2007 Key Porter Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 155263809X

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Windswept bleakness and ceaseless toil surrender to light hearts and lushness as this beautifully illustrated allegory reminds us to make time for music, beauty and the nourishment of our souls.

Beware of the Barrenness of a Busy Life — Socrates

Other books mentioned:

• Wild Cameron Women
• Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier Life

 

 Picking Your Pace: The Painted Chest [6:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we stray from our beloved children’s books to invite you into the podcasting fold.

If you’re a podcaster — or a podcaster-to-be who is in need of a nudge — Kingston, Ontario is the place to be the weekend of June 20-22, 2008.

Podcasters Across Borders 2008, the third annual not-for-profit international podcasting extravaganza, will provide you with a weekend full of podcasting inspiration and information and a chance to spend a weekend with generous, talented, friendly members of the Canadian, American, Argentinian and British podcasting community.

PAB 2006 became the catalyst for our “Just One More Book!” podcast. PAB 2007 was even better. If 2008 is half as inspiring and half as much fun, it will be well worth the $125CDN.

Hope to see you there!

• Click HERE to get details for the 2008 conference

• Click HERE for 2007 conference notes and audio recordings of all sessions
• Click HERE for 2006 conference notes and audio recordings of all sessions

 

 Join us at Podcasters Across Borders [9:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This episode of Just One More Book!! is dedicated to the memory of a good friend, Marcel Boudreau, a man who not only knew how to live a happy life, but helped others understand how to live their own happy lives. He made this a better world. We miss you, Marcel.

Author: Rebecca Doughty
Illustrator: Rebecca Doughty
Published: 2008 Schwartz & Wade (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0375842721

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Life is sweet and short and moves so fast, sometimes we need a cheeky little book like this to remind us to stop to live and love our lives.

Other books mentioned:

• Rattlebone Rock

You can find the lyrics for “Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)”, by Baz Lurhman, here.

 

 Loving Living: Some Helpful Tips For A Better World And A Happier Life [5:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Daniel Manus Pinkwater (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Jill Pinkwater (on JOMB)
Published: 2007 Marshall Cavendish (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0761453148

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Grease your muffin tins and defrost your blueberries, it’s time for another adventure in friendship and frivolity as two thrillingly familiar polar bears let the good times roll at Larry’s first ever sleepover.

Other books mentioned:

• Irving and Muktuk: Two Bad Bears
• Bad Bears in the Big City: An Irving and Muktuk Story
  

 

 Heartwarming Silliness: Sleepover Larry [7:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Anne Broyles
Illustrator: Anna Alter (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Charlesbridge (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1570916756

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Creamy, rounded illustrations and smooth southern narration tell the heartbreaking yet hopeful, true tale of a young girl who survived isolation, slavery and exile with the help of her wits, her mother’s memory and the kindness of a stranger.

Other books mentioned

• McFig & McFly: A Tale of Jealousy, Revenge, and Death {with a Happy Ending}
• Children’s Poet, Nikki Giovanni

You can learn more about the forced Cherokee relocation and the Trail of Tears here.

You can learn more about the process of illustrating this book here.

 

 Flowers, Philanthropy and Freedom: Priscilla and the Hollyhocks [5:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download