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Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them! If you like this, you can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at funkids…

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    ZOHRA NABI & FRANN PRESTON-GANNON : Deep Dark and Little Lim and the Golden Treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 17:46


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! This week on Bookworms, we plunge into the shadowy streets of Victorian London with Deep Dark by Zohra Nabi. And to close the show, award-winning author Frann Preston-Gannon joins Bex to dive into her magical new adventure, Little Lim and the Golden Treasure. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NICOLA BAKER & ASH BOND: Whistledown Farm and Peregrine Quinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 19:28


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First up, Nicola Baker whisks us away to the countryside in Whistledown Farm: Meeting Meg, where magical animals and ancient secrets stir beneath the soil. And lastly, myth and mayhem awaits in Ash Bond's Peregrine Quinn: Mask of Chaos. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    GREG JAMES & CHRIS SMITH, TAMSIN MORI, EVE WERSOCKI-MORRIS AND ELLA DOVE: The Kid Who Fell Through Time, The Watcher, Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed & How To Roller-Skate with One Leg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 39:14


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First up, get ready for time-travel twists as Radio 1 star, Greg James, and co-author, Chris Smith, join Bex to chat about their new book, The Kid Who Fell Through Time. Next, Tamsin Mori reveals the magic behind The Watcher, book two in her Gargoyles series. Eve Wersocki-Morris brings 1950s London to life in Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed, a mystery packed with jewels and family secrets. Finally, Ella Dove shares How To Roller-Skate with One Leg—a funny, feel-good story about friendship and living life to the fullest. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    PÁDRAIG KENNY, BARBARA HENDERSON & CLAIRE HATCHER-SMITH: After, I Don't Do Mountains & Mizzy's Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 27:05


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First up, it's Claire Hatcher-Smith's Mizzy's Mysteries which follows twelve-year-old Mizzy as she proves to the world she can solve mysteries just like Sherlock Holmes. Next, it’s Pádraig Kenny's After, where Jen and her father are making their way across a deserted world after a technological collapse brought civilization to an end! Finally…A reluctant adventurer, a hidden mystery, and wild Scottish Highlands awaits readers in Barbara Henderson's, I Don't Do Mountains. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ELENA FAVILLI, MC GRAMMAR, BROGAN MURPHY & HUGH RAINE: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, The Adventures of Rap Kid, Wildlands & Betty and Yeti

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 36:30


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First up, we have Elena Favilli, co-author of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls—thebestselling series celebrating its 10th anniversary, featuring inspiring stories ofextraordinary women from history and today. Next, it’s MC Grammar and The Adventures of Rap Kid- a fast-paced, rhyme-filled adventure about the power of words and music Then it's time to adventure through wild untamed lands in Brogan Murphy’s Wildlands where danger is just around the corner. Lastly, we have Hugh Raine’s Betty and Yeti, where two unlikely roommates—Bettyand Yeti—learn to navigate their living situation, with Yeti trying to master humanbehaviour to blend in! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    JENNY MCLACHLAN, PAMELA BUTCHART & RHIAN TRACEY: Dragon Riders of Raw, Diary of a Future Billionaire & Wink, Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 29:10


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First, we’re soaring into an action-packed fantasy with Jenny McLachlan’s Dragon Riders of Raw—a thrilling adventure filled with fearless heroes, high-stakes danger, and, of course, magnificent dragons! Next, get ready for some laugh-out-loud fun with Pamela Butchart’s Diary of a Future Billionaire, where one boy’s wild money-making schemes lead to chaos, surprises, and plenty of mischief. Finally, we’re stepping into the shadowy world of wartime espionage with Rhian Tracey’s Wink, Murder—a gripping mystery full of secrets, spies, and suspense. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    WORLD BOOK DAY 2025: Benjamin Dean & Kiran Millwood Hargrave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 18:20


    It’s World Book Day 2025, and this week, Bex is joined by two authors whose books are available for just £1 with your World Book Day token. First up it’s award-winning author Benjamin Dean and his new book This Story Is ALie-where Harley’s dream of joining the ‘Rising Stars’ program turns into a nightmarewhen he uncovers a chilling threat—someone wants him out. Next up on this World Book Day special, Kiran Millwood Hargrave takes us on anunforgettable journey through the magic, mystery, and danger of The Storm and theSea Hawk, the latest thrilling addition to her Geomancer series! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    JB GILL, JUDITH EAGLE, LIZ HYDER & PENNY BOXALL: Ace and The Animal Heroes, The Great Theatre Rescue, The Twelve & Letty and The Mystery of The Golden Thread

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 37:25


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! This week, we're stepping into 1930s London with The Great Theatre Rescue by Judith Eagle, which follows Charley's story—a spirited young girl who embarks on a journey to save the theatre she loves. Next, it's Penny Boxall’s Letty and the Mystery of the Golden Thread, where we meet Letty Breech, who is eager to embark on a European adventure with her father. Liz Hyder's award-winning new book, The Twelve, takes a turn for the worse when Kit’s sister, Libby, mysteriously vanishes on a family holiday—and no one else remembers her existence apart from Kit! Lastly, former JLS star, JB Gill, returns with the second book in his action-packed Ace and the Animal Heroes series! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    GORDON D'ARCY, ESTHER MARSHALL & GREGG MILLMAN: Let's Play Rugby, Sophie Says & The Kandy Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 26:26


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! On this week's episode, Bex chats to former Hollywood screenwriter, Gregg Millman, about his new book The Kandy Kingdom- a place where the sweet treats are at war with the sours. Esther Marshall updates us with the latest addition to her Sophie Says series which is all about inspiring confidence in young readers. And lastly, Bex is joined by Irish rugby legend Gordon D'Arcy to dive into his new book, Let’s Play Rugby, which takes a fresh and fun approach to introducing young readers to the game. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHRIS PACKHAM, SUSAN BROWNRIGG & JOEL ARCANJO: Superhero Plants, Wrong Tracks & The Impossible Fortress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 27:24


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! On this week's episode, Susan Brownrigg tells us about her latest historical adventure as we travel back to 1829 in Wrong Tracks- finding out about the beginning of the railways! Joel Arcanjo updates us on how the young thieves in training are getting along with the fourth book in the Crookhaven series: The Impossible Fortress. And lastly, Bex is joined by TV star and nature expert, Chris Packham to discuss the wonderful powers of plants in Superhero Plants. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SIBEAL POUNDER & JORDAN LEES: Sprouts & The Whisperwicks: The Labyrinth of Lost and Found

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 17:34


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Bex kicks off with Sibéal Pounder’s Sprouts—set in a world where it’s Christmas every day! Join Gryla Garland and Merrilee Claus as they uncover the true meaning of the holiday. Lastly, Bex is joined by Jordan Lees to delve into the magic and secrets of his latest fantasy epic, The Whisperwicks: The Labyrinth of Lost and Found. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Best of 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 53:00


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Today we have a very special episode, we revisit some of the wonderful authors we've had on Book Worms over4the past year as Bex recalls her favourite books of 2024, month by month. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LAURENCE ANHOLT, CARIAD LLOYD & JOSEPH COELHO: SMALL STORIES OF GREAT ARTISTS, THE CHRISTMAS WISH-TASTROPHE AND RELIC HAMILTON, GENIE HUNTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 27:04


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Bex gets us started with the brilliant Laurence Anholt who talks everything to do with his new book Small Stories of Great Artists which tells the tales of some of the world's most famous artists through the eyes of real children who knew them. Next up, it's Cariad Lloyd with her new book, The Christmas Wish-tastrophe which follows the chaotic life of Lydia Marmalade, a young orphan who arrives at Lady Partridge's grand mansion with nothing to her name except her loyal sausage dog, Colin...  And finally, it's Joseph Coelho with his new book, Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter, which is inspired by his past as an archaeologist. Readers will find themselves sucked into the world of magical genies, mystery and time travel! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    MATT LUCAS, KONNIE HUQ, VICKY COWIE & ANDY DAY: THE BOY WHO SLEPT THROUGH CHRISTMAS, CHILDREN FOR CHANGE, TALES FROM MUGGLESWICK WOOD & DINO DAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 34:04


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Andy Day about his new book Dino Dad where a quirky paleontologist named Max discovers a mysterious artifact that transforms him into a dinosaur-like superhero. Next up, it's broadcaster, Konnie Huq, who discusses her new e-novel: Children for Change. A collection of stories and illustrations from over 80 of the UK's greatest writers, aimed at inspiring 8-12 year-olds to take action to tackle climate change. Bex then delves into the countryside with Vicky Cowie to explore her new book Tales from Muggleswick Wood. A heartfelt collection of five classic stories which are accompanied by Charlie Mackesy's stunning illustrations.  Finally to close the episode, Bex sits down with TV star Matt Lucas as they welcome in the festive period with his new book The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas. A heart-warming tale about a young boy named Sam, who wishes to skip the holiday season after losing his festive spirit... but then awakens in a world where Christmas has vanished!That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DAVID BADDIEL, DONNCHA O'CALLAGHAN & KATE MCKINNON: Small Fry, Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos & The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 25:09


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to David Baddiel about his new book Small Fry where we meet Burger Supremo Benny where he must find a way to defeat fast food giant Bonkers Burgers who want to destroy any competition by any means necessary Bex also speaks to Irish rugby legend Donncha O'Callaghan to chat all about Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos where Mum is going to America to visit family for a week and has left a very clear master plan for Dad, Finn and Emma to follow. But when the plan is destroyed, Dad goes rogue and starts organising a birthday surprise!And to round off the episode Bex chats to Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon about The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist where the girls must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out – before it's too late!That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LUCY STRANGE, PAM SMY & KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE: The Ghosts of the Manor & In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 16:19


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Lucy Strange and Pam Smy all about The Ghosts of the Manor, the first from their Lockett & Wilde's Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries series where Matilda Lockett discovers she can really see ghosts and when they goes to Beauchamp Manor her and her new friend Edgar, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor Bex also speaks to Kiran Millwood Hargrave about her new book In The Shadow of the Wolf Queen where Ysolda has lived her life in her safe forest haven until one day when a mysterious earthquake shakes the land and her older sister Hari vanishes in its wake.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LISA WILLIAMSON, ANNA JAMES & LIZ PICHON: Bigg School Secret Crush, Chronicles of Wetherwhy & Ha Ha Hilarious

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 25:43


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to  Lisa Williamson to chat about the latest installment in her Bigg School series all about different children starting the Henry Bigg Academy and going through the trials and tribulations of starting year 7 and secondary school. This latest addition is about a secret crush and about staying true to yourself.  Bex also speaks to Anna James chatting all about the Chronicles of Wetherwhy where everyone has magic inside them. But a rare few are Enchanters: people born with magic in their bones, who can wield all four seasons of magic. When Juniper discovers she is an Enchanter, she is invited to study at Thistledown Academy. Unwilling to be left behind, her twin brother, Rafferty, follows her to the capital city of Stormgrove and takes up an apprenticeship at a bookbindery.And to complete this episode Bex spoke to Liz Pichon all about the latest book in her Tom Gates series - It's brand new comic to make everyone laugh. But when Tom's comic falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong. How will he get himself out of this MESS? How will he make everyone laugh again? That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ADAM KAY, SALLY GARDNER, SKYE MCKENNA & MOLLY ARBUTHNOTT: Dextor Proctor The 10 Year Old Doctor, Pernickety Boo, Seawitch & Peanut The Hamster

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 31:56


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Adam Kay to talk about his brand new book Dextor Proctor The 10 Year Old Doctor which is a hilarious new medical mystery series which demystifies the secrets medicine and hospitals  Bex also speaks to Sally Gardner all about Pernickety Boo which is the story of a very unusual umbrella brought to life by a careless sorcerer which  possesses an impressive array of magical powers (including time travel!)Next up is Skye Mckenna joins us to chat all about the latest book in her Hedgewitch series - Seawitch where Cassie needs to earn her Sapling pin to get one step closer to passing her Witch's Licence and to do this, she's set a challenge- but the newest member of her coven is not what she expected.And to complete this bumper episode Bex spoke to Molly Arbuthnott who tells us all about her series of animal books including Peanut the Hamster & Oscar The Ferry Cat to name a couple and how real life animals have shaped her storiesThat's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ANTON DU BEKE & DERMOT O'LEARY: Code Name Foxtrot & Spy Fox and Agent Feathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 17:06


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chats to Anton Du Beke about his brand new book Code Name Foxtrot where Harry and Rosie ned to evacuate their home to Lancashire where they discover their new home is hiding some huge secrets. Bex also speaks to Dermot O'Leary about Spy Fox and Agent Feathers and it's another wartime animal tale, this time featuring French Resistance foxes, code breaking chickens, a daring castle break-in and a race against time. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHRIS HAUGHTON & JUSTIN SOMPER: The History of Information & Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 21:00


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chats to Chris Haughton about The History of Information where we learn about everything from the journey from the first splash of paint on cave walls, 50,000 years ago  to powerful AI that drives information in our lives today Bex also speaks to Justin Somper to chat about Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea the next book in his brilliant series where Jasmine, Jacoby, Neo and their friends take to the seas as they bravely navigate a complex trail of tasks involving poisonous snakes, venomous spiders, sharks and skulls as it begins to look like the villainous LOT P has taken control of Oceans Bound.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    JACQUELINE WILSON & CHARLIE HIGSON: Star of the Show & Worst Superhero Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 21:16


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chats to Jacqueline Wilson about her brand new book Star of the Show where Tess based in Victorian London has big dreams to perform in a pantomime but her brother and sister have other plans Bex also speaks to Charlie Higson about his new book Worst. Superhero. Ever, a sequel to his ever popular Worst. Holiday. Ever, which is a hilarious comedy about facing your fears, and life behind the cameras of a famous TV show after Stan has found himself a starring role as a superhero in a popular TV show and he's absolutely terrified.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CARYL LEWIS, JAMIE LITTLER & SARAH AND RODNEY MATTHEWS: The Boy and the Octopus, Arkspire 2 & Oddney's Otherland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 25:33


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Caryl Lewis about The Boy & The Octopus where we meet Stanley and his toy octopus who teaches him there's more the one way to be brave and to stand us to bullies Bex also speaks to Jamie Littler about Arkspire 2: The Order of the Misfits where we join Juniper Bell's Order of Misfits and their mission to take down the evil and powerful Arcanists who control everything.We round off the episode speaking to Sarah and Rodney Matthews about Oddney's Otherland where upon discovering Uncle Cuthbert's old journal and a mysterious tunnel under the garden shed, retired naturalist Professor Oddney and his loyal magpie friend, Magnus, embark on a daring and delightfully absurd journey into the hidden world of Otherland.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    KATE PANKHURST & MOLLY FORBES: Fantastically Great Women & Every Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 18:36


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Kate Pankhurst about Fantastically Great Women: Sport Stars and their Stories as she tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars. From football superstars to trailblazing Olympians, women throughout history have fought for the right to take part, win or lose, in sports across the globe Bex also speaks to Molly Forbes about Every Body a beautifully illustrated guide teaching you that everybody is different and we should celebrate our glorious differences.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    GRAEME HALL & MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT: The Ultimate Kids Guide to Dogs & The Race to Imagination Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 23:56


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Mel Taylor-Bessent all about her new book Race to Imagination Island where The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island where they go all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life. Bex also speaks to Graeme Hall from Dog's Behaving (Very Badly) on his release The Ultimate Kids Guide to Dogs where he answers all your unanswered questions about our little best friendsThat's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ALASTAIR CAMPBELL & BRYONY PEARCE: Talk Politics & Hannah Messenger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 32:32


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to award-winning author Bryony Pearce about Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockworld a funny fantasy story learning that the real power is in the friends you make as Hannah and her friends have protect the powers of the Gods of Olympus She was then joined by her final guest on this week's episode it was Alastair Campbell talking about AC talks Politics - where he is trying to empower and introduce to politics that every young person needs right now. Yes that really is Politics made fun!That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CATHY FITZGERALD, SHARNA JACKSON & NADIA SHIREEN: Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse, The Nine Night Mystery & Grimwood - Party Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 29:14


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Cathy Fitzgerald about Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse which is about a 12-year old living in the deep of London's magical quarter but when her mum is struck by a curse she has to find a cure in a race against the clock. She was then by joined by Sharna Jackson chatting about The Nine Night Mystery a page-turning, fast-paced, twisty murder mystery where a surprise birthday party goes horribly wrongThe third and final guest on this week's episode was Nadia Shireen on the unmissable new book in her bestselling and wildly funny illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood coming out next week! In Party Animals Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood's favourite raving resident, and now it's up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    JENNIFER BELL, IONA RANGELEY & LIZ KESSLER: Magicalia, Einstein the Penguin & Code Name Kingfisher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 31:38


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Jennifer Bell about Magicalia: Race of Wonders. A spectacular new fantasy series inspired by astronomy, science and Pokémon – think mysterious riddles, ancient meteorites, magical gadgets, curious science and child heroes who won't take no for an answer! She was then by joined by Iona Rangeley chatting the third installment in the Einstein The Penguin series - The Case of the Polar Poachers - Imogen springs into action as penguins start to go missing from the wild. Could old adversaries be behind the random disappearances? With the help of their old friend, Einstein, it's time for Imogen and Arthur to turn detective again!The third and final guest on this week's episode was Liz Kessler with her latest release Code Name Kingfisher where Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother's childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RACHEL MORRISROE & MAZ EVANS: Supersausage to the Rescue & Oh Mummy Mia!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 19:21


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Rachel Morrisroe about her new release Supersausage to the Rescue all about a super pet named Dottie She was also joined by Maz Evans chatting about Oh Mummy Mia the second book in her God Squads series, this time it's all about Ancient Egyptian mythology.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NANSUBUGA NAGADYA-ISDAHL & MEGAN HOPKINS: Girl on the Fly & Starminster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 22:28


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Nansubuga Nagadya-Isdahl about Girl on the Fly about a strong young girl called Kamaria as she navigates friendships, family drama, and her own passion for running, and eventually learns to find her own steady inner rhythm as her outer world falls apart. She was also joined by Megan Hopkins on her new release Starminster where Astrid is swept into a  magical world of friendships, adventures and discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster but when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that her mum may have been right about the dangers waiting all along.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LEMONY SNICKET, AF STEADMAN & NICKY SMITH-DALE: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Skandar III & Betty Steady and the Toad Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 22:51


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Daniel Handler from Team Lemony Snicket all about all about the 25th anniversary edition of A Series of Unfortunate Events. Bex then caught up with AF Steadman to chat about the 3rd book in the Skandar series where Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island's elemental zones.Last up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Nicky Smith-Dale chatting about Betty Steady and the Toad Witch, a story containing fights, friendships!, lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    JOE WICKS, CLARE BALDING & ELLE MCNICOLL: Keeping happier, The Best Animal Facts & Keedie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 25:03


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Joe Wicks all about his new release Fitter, Healthier, Happier where we learn all about our body and minds. Bex then caught up with Clare Balding all about her hilarious guide to the animal kingdom where your favourite animals go head to head in Animal All StarsLast up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Elle McNicoll about her new book, Keedie – the highly anticipated prequel to her award-winning debut novel A Kind of Spark That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DAVID BADDIEL SPECIAL: The Parent Agency's 10th Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 22:49


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!On this week's podcast we have a special interview with author, comedian and all-round legend David Baddiel.Him and Bex chat all about the 10th anniversary edition of his book The Parent Agency, the plans to move it on stage and perhaps our best this or that yet!  Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BEX'S WORLD BOOK DAY BONANZA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 32:12


    Welcome to Fun Kids Book Worms for our World Book Day Special!We'll hear from some of the very best and your favourite authors in this bumper special edition of the podcast.WHO'S ON THE SHOW TODAY? David Walliams about his 2022 release Space Boy Carrie Hope Fletcher all about 'The Double Trouble Society and the Worst Curse! Author of Kensuke's Kingdom & War Horse Michael Morpurgo who spoke about When Fish Flew and the astounding stories behind it. Clare Balding tells us who you should be dressing up as on the big day Author of the Tracy Beaker series Jacqueline Wilson about The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure! Alison Hammond joins us to chat about the secret history of the UK in Black in Time : The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today where we hear the stories behind the most influential black Britons in History.  Dermot O'Leary all about Wings of Glory! All that and much much more on Bex's World Book Day BonanzaJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HOW THE NEWS WORKS and the ATTACK of the STINK MONSTER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 33:05


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Jane Marlow & Lisa Campbell all about their new release Inside Story: How The News Works where we learn about the work behind the scenes of how our news bulletins really work and how they're put together. Bex then caught up with Jenny McLachlan all about STINK: FAIRY VS. WIZARD where we have a super funny diary-style adventure, full of cartoons by the bestselling author of the Land of Roar!Next up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Nadia Shireen who continues with the stink theme and talks about Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure seriesTo wrap up the episode we speak to Our Farm in the Dales' Nicola Baker talking all about her debut children's book A Whistledown Farm Adventure: Finding Hope, her first book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Time Travelling PENGUINS & the quest for IMMORTALITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 17:27


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Sheena Dempsey about her new release Pablo & Splash where we join time-travelling penguins on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs. Bex also caught up with Siobhan McDermott all about Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm where a 12-year-old girl wins an invitation to train as an apprentice to immortals  That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A SUPERHERO called INVISADOG and why TIME is more important than you think!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 28:54


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Stuart Heritage about his new release The ODD Squad: Rise of Invisadog where we meet a team of heroic animal crime-fighters you'll never forget. Sam Sedgeman also joined Bex to chat all about about The Clockwork Conspiracy, a locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Time Travelling with a TORTOISE & Tamzin Merchant's The Troublemakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 27:53


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Tamzin Merchant about her brand new book The Troublemakers as we return to the magical world of The Hatmakers in an epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas Ross Welford also joined Bex on the first podcast of 2024 to chat all Time Travelling with a Tortoise all about an extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to his beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bex's Best Books of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 49:54


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! In today's episode to round off 2023, Bex goes through her favourite books of the year month by month and we hear from the authors who wrote them That's all on this week's very special episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Eoin Colfer, The Snow Girl, Beano's latest Boomic & Everything Under The Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 45:43


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex got chatting to Craig Graham, Mike Sterling and Laura Graham from Beano all about their Boomic series and which character the latest installment is focusing on? To get you all in the festive mood we're now joined by Indie Book Award winning author Sophie Anderson about her brand new book The Snow Girl, an enchanting story about facing fears and knowing when to let go. The international best-selling author Eoin Colfer joins us to continue the festive theme and tells us all about his brand new book Juniper's Chrisrmas, a story about eleven-year-old Juniper Lane who's thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other.Our last author is someone a little bit closer to home in Molly Oldfield who's just joined the Fun Kids Podcast Network and joins us to talk about her brand new book Everything Under The Sun, a curious question for every day of the year. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Frost Fair, A Magical Dress & Michael Rosen's Big Dreaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 20:27


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex got chatting to Natasha Hasting all about her brand new book The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair! The perfect book to welcome the Christmas season in. We've got another magical story for you! Robert Tregoning's The Dress in the Window is a tale of a boy who falls in love with a second-hand dress, and it's sure to steal your heart. Robert is here to tell us all about it!  Michael Rosen joins us a gives us a reading of his brilliant book, The Big Dreaming! All about the hibernation of bears, perfect for this time of year when bears are preparing for their big sleep! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Beast & the Bethany's Latest Instalment, a 19th Century Fantasyland & an Amazing Spook Anthology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 20:17


    Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex got chatting to Jack Meggitt-Phillips about The Beast & the Bethany: Child of the Beast in the latest instalment in his beastly series. Peter Bunzl is back too, talking about his new book Glassborn! Set in a 19th century fantasyland where he explains what magical adventures the Belle siblings get up to in it. Still want some spook in your life? Phil Hickes joins us to tell you about the amazing anthology book - Read, Scream, Repeat. Featuring 13 authors curated by Jennifer Killick.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FOOTBALL FANS, keepy-uppy with these amazing books! ⚽

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 28:57


    Welcome to a super sporty episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex got chatting to Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton all about their new book, The Football Encyclopedia! This book has all the football info a football superfan needs. Alex and Ben are here to tell us about their love for football and how they co-wrote this amazing book.  Tom Palmer is here too, talking about his new book The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Takes LA! Rocky Race is due to fly over the pond to attend a prestigious soccer camp, but will it be that simple or will she face her own set of challenges on and off the pitch? Tom tells Bex all about it!  If you've been trick or treating or watching some scary movies the past week, you might be missing spooky season! Never fear (or do fear?), we've got the perfect book for you. Read, Scream, Repeat is an anthology with writing from authors such as Elle McNicoll, Joseph Coelho, Jennifer Killick and Sharna Jackson! Discover your new favourite author, and get a few chills in while you're at it! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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