Episodes
Readers on the Road learns to not judge a book by the cover… we loved “A Pig Is Moving In!” by Claudia Fries. Orchard Books, New York. 2000.
Published 07/18/24
Readers on the Road loves “Acorn Was a Little Wild,” by Jen Arena and illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York. 2022.
Published 07/16/24
Bike season is here, and we love “Ride Beside Me,” by Lucy Knisley. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 2024.
Published 07/07/24
Readers on the Road dreams of cooler weather in the midst of a heatwave! We chill down with “The Hockey Skates,” by Karl Subban and illustrated by Maggie Zeng. Harper Collins Publishers LTD, Toronto ON. 2023.
Published 06/20/24
Readers on the Road considers a pet. Just kidding. We do love puns, though. And “Once Upon A Goat,” by Dan Richards and illustrated by Eric Barclay. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 2019.
Published 06/17/24
Readers on the Road taps through “Song and Dance Man,” by Karen Ackerman and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 1988
Published 06/12/24
Readers on the Road is in the sea-sonal ocean mood and we enjoy “Octopants and the Missing Pirate Underpants” by Suzy Senior and illustrated by Claire Powell. Tiger Tales, Wilton CT. 2022
Published 06/10/24
Readers on the Road loves a social-emotional book in disguise! We enjoy “Maybe Tomorrow?” by Charlotte Agell and Ana Ramirez Gonzales. Scholastic, New York. 2019.
Published 06/07/24
A truly gross and joyful tale, Readers on the Road enjoys “Toad,” by Ruth Brown. Dutton Children’s Boos, Penguin Books USA. New York. 1996.
Published 06/07/24
Readers on the Road loves a classic— “Bread And Jam For Frances,” by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Lillian Hoban. Harper Collins Publishers, 1964.
Published 05/22/24
Readers on the Road loves “King Hugo’s Huge Ego,” by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick Press, Somerville MA. 2011
Published 05/19/24
Readers on the Road thinks about birds of the city in “The Tale of Pale Male, A True Story,” by Jeanette Winter. Harcourt, Inc. 2007
Published 05/19/24
Readers on the Road discovers a new magical favorite— a story in a story, as Arthur said. We loved “The Snail House,” by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Gillian Tyler. Candlewick Press, Cambridge MA. 2000.
Published 05/17/24
A classic from mama’s childhood! Readers on the Road loved “Officer Buckle and Gloria,” by Peggy Rathmann. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York. 1995.
Published 05/15/24
Readers on the Road is in full spring mode. We enjoy “My Garden,” by Kevin Henkes. Greenwillow Books, 2010.
Published 05/05/24
Readers on the Road enjoys a local story, “Ice Harbor Mittens,” by Robin Hansen and illustrated by Jamie Hogan. Downeast Books, 2010.
Published 05/04/24
Readers on the Road loves to be wrapped in love. We enjoy “A Hat for Mrs. Goldman; A Story About Knitting and Love,” by Michelle Edwards and G. Brian Karas. Schwartz & Wade Books, New York. 2016.
Published 05/02/24
Readers on the Road embraces moments of change with “Everything Changes and That’s Ok,” by Carol Dodd and illustrated by Erin Huybrechts. Bala Kids, Shambhala Publications, Inc. Boulder, CO. 2022
Published 04/30/24
We may be a bit late for sugaring season, but Readers on the Road enjoyed “Sugaring,” by Jessie Haas and illustrated by Jos A. Smith nonetheless. Greenwillow Books, New York 1996.
Published 04/24/24
Readers on the Road suddenly has a soft spot for pigeons thanks to “Dr. Coo and the Pigeon Protest,” by Sarah Hampson and illustrated by Kass Reich. Kids Can Press. Toronto, ON. 2018
Published 04/12/24
Readers on the Road loves a Maine Coon, so naturally we love “My Cat, Coon Cat,” by Sandy Ferguson Fuller and illustrated by Jeannie Brett. Islandport Press, Yarmouth ME. 2011
Published 04/11/24
Readers on the Road celebrates Arbor Day with “Arbor Day Square,” by Kathryn O. Galbraith and illustrated by Cyd Moore. Peach Tree Publishers, Atlanta GA. 2010.
Published 04/10/24
Readers on the Road adores this new find: “The Cookie Store Cat,” by Cynthia Rylant. The Blue Sky Press, scholastic Inc. 1999.
Published 04/08/24
Readers on the Road is ready for spring birds. We learn about owls in “Night Owl Night,” by Susan Edwards Richmond and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga. Charlesbridge Publishing. Watertown, MA. 2023
Published 03/29/24