Podcast appearances and mentions of Mem Fox

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Really Interesting Women - the podcastEpisode 139Mem Fox AMMem Fox is one of this country's favourite writers.In 1983, she became Australia's best-selling writer and has remained the pre-eminent writer for young children pretty much since then. She has written over 45 books for children, many of which have become international best-sellers in Australia and the US. But it was one book in particular that caught international attention and thrust her into the public's orbit. And that book was originally called ‘Hush the Invisible Mouse', but, we now know it as... Possum Magic. Mem was born in Melbourne and grew up in Africa. She went to drama school in England, and came back to Australia in 1970, aged 22. She claims that growing up outside the country and returning at 22 gave her a unique perspective on Australia, and a passionate love for it.Mem Fox is a retired Associate Professor of Literacy Studies from Flinders University, South Australia, where she taught teachers for 24 years until 1996.Her latest book is Meerkat Mayhem, illustrated by Judy Horacek, published on November 5th 2024.Head to the link in my bio for our podcast conversation. Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

That's right, we spoke to legendary children's author Mem Fox all about her brand new book and she answers the burning question… Where is the Green Sheep?!Plus, Matty takes us through what has been trending on Google in the past 24 hours and Gina opens the diary for this Dear Gina dilemma.Listen via the Star Player app.Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Pantelis speaks with author Mem Fox in the studio with her latest book ‘Meerkat mayhem'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this booklist episode, Chrissie shares 10 books she read as a child that had a formative impact on her as a reader.FEATURED BOOKSPicture BooksEloise by Kay ThompsonWilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie VivasGrandfather Twilight by Barbara BergerMr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by Maurice SendakThe Wolf's Chicken Stew by Keiko KaszaChapter Books / Middle GradeLafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back by Shel SilversteinDog Called Kitty by Bill WallaceWhen Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith KerrThe Toilet Paper Tigers by Gordon KormanTerror at the Zoo by Peg KehretRESOURCE MENTIONED IN THE SHOWMac Barnett & Jon Klassen on Substack: Looking at Picture BooksBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Doug Abdiel "reverse-interviews" John Bicknell, the CEO|Founder of More Cowbell Unlimited and traditional Cognitive Crucible podcast host.  John discusses More Cowbell Unlimited's cognitive indicators and related technology that the US Army is prototyping in order to create effects, maintain Information Advantage, and compete globally. Recording Date: 26 Sept 2024 Research Question: John Bicknell suggests an interested student or researcher examine:  How can information professionals use complex system communication channel noise levels to improve goal pursuit? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #47 Yaneer Bar-Yam on Complex Systems and the War on Ideals #85 Josh Kerbel on Complexity and Anticipatory Intelligence #148 Kalev Leetaru on GDELT More Cowbell Unlimited YouTube: More Cowbell SNL Skit The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two: Some Limits on our Capacity for Processing Information by George A. Miller Maxwell's Demon and the Golden Apple: Global Discord in the New Millennium by Randall L. Schweller Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: John Bicknell founded More Cowbell Unlimited to help America remain a beacon of hope and strength on the world stage. America must adopt Process Dominance as a core capability in order to innovate and survive in the Information Age. His vision is for process technologies to be as ubiquitous as processes are. John is a national security thought leader and passionate analytics visionary. He has written extensively on national security matters related to information warfare, critical infrastructure defense, and space situational awareness. John leads software and business development efforts for More Cowbell Unlimited. John is a retired Marine Corps officer who served worldwide. He led enterprise-level process-intensive human resources supply chain projects designed to discover inefficiencies, architect solutions, and re-purpose manpower savings. In his corporate career, he operationalized an Analytics Center of Excellence for a large EdTech firm, among other accomplishments. John is also Vice President for the Information Professionals Association and host of The Cognitive Crucible podcast. His Master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School emphasizes econometrics and operations research. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Welcome back to part six of our podcast series on high-impact strategies for struggling readers in Years 3 to 6. Today, we delve into the power of reading aloud, a topic that Mem Fox has passionately explored. Let's reiterate the value of making read-aloud sessions a daily, intentional practice.Once you establish a routine of read-alouds, students will look forward to it and demand it. This excitement is fuelled by selecting texts that not only captivate their interests but also expand their horizons. Instead of choosing books that mirror their everyday experiences, consider texts that introduce them to new ideas and genres, fostering curiosity and broadening their understanding of the world.Chapter books are particularly important for students in Years 3 to 6. They help children develop the skills to engage with longer texts, sustain their interest, and think deeply. Australian authors like Emily Rodda, with series like Rowan of Rin and Deltora Quest, offer rich, immersive stories that are perfect for read-aloud sessions. Similarly, Katrina Nannestad's "We Are Wolves" and Catherine Applegate's verse narrative "Odder" provide diverse literary experiences.The key is to read books you've personally enjoyed and found successful with students. When choosing a book, consider the unique dynamics and interests of your class. Ensure that read-aloud sessions are inclusive, especially for struggling readers, who should not miss out on this enriching experience. These sessions allow all students to be part of the "literacy club," engaging in discussions and building their vocabulary and comprehension skills.Balancing enjoyment with instructional opportunities is crucial. Focus primarily on the enjoyment of the story, but don't shy away from teaching moments. For example, if you notice your students struggling with punctuation, you can briefly highlight how it's used during a read-aloud session without disrupting the flow of the story. This can be revisited and reinforced during dedicated mini-lessons in your reading workshop.Reading aloud is one of the most effective, low-input strategies we have. It doesn't require special materials, just a fluent reader and a collection of thoughtfully chosen books. It's a practice that supports all readers, enhancing vocabulary, comprehension, and overall literacy skills. By making it a daily practice, we provide every child with the opportunity to grow as a reader and thinker.In conclusion, read-aloud sessions are more than just a classroom activity; they are a powerful tool for building a community of readers. They offer shared experiences that foster discussions, wonder, and discovery. So, let's commit to making read-aloud a high-impact, daily part of our teaching strategy, ensuring that every child benefits from the magic of a well-told story.BOOKS, in the order mentioned in the podcast:Rodda, E. Rowan of RinRodda, E. Deltora QuestRodda, E. The GlimmeNannestad, K. Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, ThiefNannestad, K. We Are WolvesDiTerlizzi, T. and Black, H. The Spiderwick Chronicles - Field GuideApplegate, K. OdderGold, H. The Last BearMa, S. A Glasshouse of StarsStewart, P. and Riddell, C. Fergus CraneFunke, C. Dragon RiderMorpurgo, M. The Fox and the Ghost KingPennypacker, S. PaxCooper, H. The Hippo at the End of the HallHowes, K. Woven of the WorldMystery, P. The Midnight PantherBlackall, S. FarmhouseBailey, S. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in NatureVan Allsburg, C. JumanjiVan Allsburg, C. The Polar ExpressVan Allsburg, C. The Mysteries of Harris BurdickVan Allsburg, C. The Z Was ZappedVan Allsburg, C. The Wreck of the ZephyrJOIN TEACHIFIC NOW AND SAVE!Join Teachific  today. Access thousands of resources and a growing number of 'anytime' courses within your membership.FURTHER INFORMATIONTune in to "Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy," a free podcast where accomplished literacy educator Sharon Callen and her team share valuable insights and tips. With over 30 years of experience, they provide strategic learning solutions to empower teachers and leaders worldwide.  Subscribe on your favourite platform for exclusive literacy learning content.  Apple, Spotify,  Google, YouTubeRead our insightful blogs, which make valuable connections between resources, podcasts and courses.Visit our Cue Learning website and sign up for the Teacher's Toolkit Weekly newsletter to stay updated on resources, events and discover how Cue can support you and your school.Explore Teachific, our vast collection of PDF resources, to enhance your teaching toolkit. And get even more support from our growing number of 'anytime' online courses.Connect with the latest news and other educators by joining our Teacher's Toolkit Facebook groupExplore upcoming live or online webinar  eventsHave questions or feedback? Reach out to us directly at admin@cuelearning.com.au.   

When Grandma Poss's magic turns Hush invisible, the two possums take a culinary tour of Australia to find the food that will make her visible once more.

The pen behind many childhood memories, adored children's author Mem Fox talks to Julie-Anne Sprague about the 20th anniversary of one of her many iconic books, 'Where is the Green Sheep?', and describes what keeps driving her to deliver such charming and unique work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, Carly has a conspiracy theory that might actually have some merit... Did Robert Irwin fake a relationship? Allan Predicts Your Pets Name returns... Can he guess it right after his recent success? Plus, Mem Fox is celebrating 20 YEARS of Where Is The Green Sheep?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a small boy who has a big name - and that's why he likes Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper becasue she has too. So when he finds Miss Nancy has lost her memory, Wilfrid determines to discover what memories are so he can find it for her.

Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox

It's that time of year again… Melbourne International Comedy Festival! You can't escape it… so let's embrace it, with two fabulous comics joining Richard on the program. But he's got art and theatre covered too, of course! Kicking off with comedian Darby James whose kooky cabaret, ‘Little Squirt' (formerly SpunkDaddy), turns the big but rarely discussed topic of sperm donation into a naughty, risqué and sincere performance. Catch Little Squirt at the Malthouse Theatre, until April 21.Comedian Nathan Hugh Robért comes on to discuss, ‘Tiny King', a stand-up comedy hour about height, power and living with hemilpegic cerebral palsy. Nathan's show is running from the 9-21 April at The Dove Club.Artist Pia Johnson calls in to talk about her exhibition ‘Re-Orient' at the Immigration Museum, which launched on Saturday March 16 and is running until April 11. The collection is a site specific work exploring how we understand transnational communities and their histories.Producer Emma Khamis talks us through the magic of Monkey Baa Theatre's production of Possum Magic. After celebrating 40 years of Possum Magic in 2023, try your mightiest to take a child to the enchanting stage renditions Mem Fox and Julie Vivas' beloved picture book. The show runs from April 5-7 at the Alexander Theatre at the Ian Potter Centre of Performing Arts.

Si ce podcast vous plait, ma lettre hebdomadaire vous fera du bien à coup sûr ! Je l'envoi chaque mardi, pour la recevoir cliquez ici : www.famille-epanouie.fr/lettre Retrouvez moi aussi sur :Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ameliecosneau/YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@famille_epanouieLa question de lire ou non des contes de fées aux enfants soulève des débats intéressants sur l'impact de ces histoires sur le développement psychologique et émotionnel des jeunes esprits. Les contes de fées, avec leurs personnages parfois enchanteurs et leurs trames souvent complexes, offrent une toile de fond riche pour l'exploration des thèmes universels tels que le bien contre le mal, l'amour, la perte, et le courage. Cependant, certains s'interrogent sur les messages sous-jacents véhiculés par ces récits et leur pertinence dans le monde d'aujourd'hui.Alors doit-on lire des contes de fées à nos enfants ? C'est la question à laquelle je réponds en vous expliquant mes arguments.Voici une liste pour vos enfants : De 0 à 3 ans : Mem Fox : "2 petites mains et 2 petits pieds"Zhihong He : "Que fais tu bébé ?"Hatsue Nakawaki : "Ne bouge pas!"Astrid Desbordes : "La tarte à la colère", "La cabane de nuit"...De 3 à 6 ans :Astrid Desbordes : "Ce que j'aime vraiment", "Mon amour"...Eve Herrmann : "On range", "Le diner aux bougies"...Satomi Hichikawa : "La tarte à la tomates", "Les voitures de Jibril"..A partir de 6 ans, vous pouvez introduire des romans plus longs, plus profonds et qui incluent une part de fantastique dans l'univers littéraire des enfants.Voici des auteurs que nous aimons lire : Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Daniel Pennac...Je vous souhaite une belle écoute et je vous invite à me laisser une note ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Ne repartez pas sans laisser un commentaire en expliquant ce que cet épisode vous a apporté.Prenez bien soin de vous et de vos rêves, pour prendre soin de vos enfants.

Skip and Nell are dingo pups who want to see an amazing boat race they heard about way out West.

Harriet não quer ser levada. Às vezes ela simplesmente é. E a mãe dela não pretende perder a paciência. Às vezes ela simplesmente perde. Mas Harriet e sua mãe sabem que mesmo quando fazem coisas que gostariam de não ter feito, ainda se amam muito. Escrito por Mem Fox, ilustrado por Marla Frazee e ainda não publicado no Brasil, por isso eu traduzi e adaptei especialmente pra esse episódio. Para acompanhar a história juntamente com as ilustrações do livro, compre o livro aqui: https://amzn.to/3EBC93f Se voce gostou, compartilhe com seus amigos e me siga nas redes sociais! https://www.instagram.com/bookswelove_livrosqueamamos/ E fiquem ligados, porque toda sexta-feira publico uma nova história. Até mais!

In this podcast education experts Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin discuss several important aspects of early reading education, including the significance of providing inviting and exciting reading materials in classrooms for young learners. Diane emphasises the importance of offering books that make sense and are interesting for students, as opposed to overly decodable books with limited word patterns. She suggests allowing students to explore words and create sentences with specific word patterns to enhance both encoding and decoding skills.Diane and Keay stress the importance of exposing children to excellent models of the English language from an early age, referencing classic children's books by authors such as Eric Carle, Mem Fox, Pat Hutchins, Pamela Allen, and Dr. Seuss. They argue that rich literature not only supports language development but also helps students learn to make inferences, predictions, and visualisations while reading.The conversation also touches on the topic of comprehension instruction. Both experts advocate for teaching comprehension strategies from the beginning of a child's school journey, emphasising that comprehension instruction should start early to ensure that all students have access to it. They reject the idea that comprehension instruction should be delayed until a certain grade.Additionally, Diane and Keay discuss the importance of motivation and engagement in reading, highlighting the significance of giving students choices in what they read. They stress that fostering a love of reading and ensuring students believe in their own reading abilities are critical for long-term engagement.Diane and Keay emphasise the importance of teaching students a repertoire of strategies to enhance comprehension and motivation in reading. They reference Chris Tavani's work on motivation and engagement, highlighting how students often wear masks to hide their reading struggles, even in primary school. They discuss the significance of executive skills in reading comprehension, drawing from Kelly Cartwright's book, which defines executive skills as tools for managing thinking processes. The educators stress the value of incorporating these skills into classroom instruction and guiding students to become CEOs of their own brains. They underscore the need for ongoing professional development, open-mindedness, and a wide range of expert sources to inform teaching practices.

Through intentional selection of texts and the art of ongoing reading, the team dissects the various elements and advantages of Read Aloud. From fostering a love of reading and improving skills to raising test scores and building a sense of community, each point is explored. Drawing from personal experiences, literary favorites, and the rich tapestry of educational theory, this podcast provides a comprehensive guide to harnessing the potential of Read Aloud. Whether you're an educator seeking to enhance your teaching approach or simply intrigued by the art of storytelling, this podcast offers a wealth of insights. Tune in to explore the intersection of learning, engagement, and the joy of reading.Highlights include:00:04:15 Definition of Read Aloud00:07:10 By having the true elements of Read Aloud in place we can develop four things - support students' development as readers and writers, foster their love of reading, improve reading skills and abilities, and raise standardised test scores.00:10:02 Using the terms ‘striving' and ‘thriving' rather than ‘struggling' and ‘weak'.00:11:16 Some of the struggles teachers have using Read Aloud, as one of their high impact teaching strategies00:12:30 Read Aloud needs to be intentional, and have purpose. It has everyone attention on listening, making sense etc. It's something students take action on in their own reading and writing.00:14:55 Is Read Aloud under-utilised as a teaching strategy ?00:20:26 Sharon's action research on children's attitudes to Read Aloud00:21:25 The influence on Sharon as a young student of Read Aloud in the 1960's and 1970's.00:22:46 ‘The House at Pool Corner' as Sharon's preferred text when she was child00:23:45 ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,' ‘Alice in Wonderland', poetry being read, ‘Charlotte's Web', ‘The Secret Garden', ‘Midnite', ‘February Dragon', ‘Storm Boy', ‘Treasure Island', All examples of read alouds during Sharon's time as a student.00:24:43 Professional learning as a powerful influence on Phil00:24:50 Reference to Mem Fox podcast on Read Aloud00:25:05  ‘The Wind in the Willows'.00:25:31 Run through of the 13  advantages of Read Alouds. From the book ‘Reading Aloud and Beyond', Giorgis and Serafini.  - Fostering the Intellectual Life with Older Readers.00:26:05 The chapter we refer mostly to is ‘Thirteen Good (Scientifically Based) Reasons to Read Aloud With Older Readers'.00:26:50  Number 1 of the 13, of the reasons: Reading aloud increases test scores. Specifically it increases students' background knowledge, it introduces them to various story structures, and it demonstrates what competent reading strategies look like.00:30:00 Connection to Every Child Every Day research.00:31:50 Connection to the enabling adult work of Aidan Chambers.00:33:04 Number 2 of the 13 of the reasons: Read Aloud introduces readers to new titles, authors, illustrators, titles and text structures00:36:41 Number 3 of the 13: Reading aloud builds a sense of community. It has a connection to to Thinker's Talking. Prompts for Reading Journals on Teachific are a valuable resource for teachers.00:38:43 Number 4 of the 13: Reading aloud allows opportunity for further discussion.00:39:11 ‘We Talk Books'. ‘In My Mind, I Was Thinking' as key phrases empowering students.00:42:47 Number 5 of the 13: Reading aloud with older readers is pleasurable. Especially ongoing read alouds - every day, each week.00:44:13 The series of 4 books that Sharon and Phil both read to their classes: The Magician's House Quartet.00:46:14 ‘The Steps Up the Chimney', ‘The Door in the Tree', ‘The Tunnel Behind the Waterfall', ‘The Bridge in the Clouds.'00:46:52 ‘Rowan of Rin'. Opening the door to a whole series. Investment by older children in reading aloud to them.00:48:00 Number 6 of the 13: Reading aloud connects readers with content area subjects.00:49:40 Charting words and phrases during read alouds is a valuable strategy.00:50:53 Reading aloud is a bridge to students reading more complex text for themselves. ‘I Own the Racecourse', ‘Boss of the Pool', ‘Swashbuckler'- examples of books with themes. Historical fiction has great value. The ‘Grace' series - learning about convicts.00:54:09 Number 7 of the 13: Reading aloud demonstrates response strategies.00:54:39 Number 8 of the 13: Reading aloud increases readers' interest in independent reading.00:56:29 Number 9 of the 13: Reading aloud allows access to books readers may not be able to read on their own.00:56:49 Number 10 of the 13: Reading aloud provides demonstration of oral reading and fluency00:57:14 Number 11 of the 13: Reading aloud helps readers understand the connection between reading in school and reading in life.00:59:25 Number 12 of the 13: Reading aloud provides demonstrations of quality writing.01:01:18 Number 13 of the 13: Reading aloud supports readers' development.01:01:52 Connection to the Australian Curriculum01:04:44 An example of reading aloud by Sharon- this is what it sounds like, to catch yourself doing the wondering and the thinking.01:06:52 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, read by Sharon01:13:50 End of the reading and a summary01:15:15 Protocols for the class when reading aloud in your classroom01:17:30 Validation of Read Aloud and bringing it in as an instructional strategy across a school01:19:15 Ending piece and thank you.And much more!Enjoy, and let us know thoughts and feedback in our Facebook Group.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast player.JOIN CUE LEARNING'S NEXT LIVE WEBINAR!Find upcoming events here, and online courses can be found here.Other matching PDF resources are here.Got any questions? 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Illustrated by Judy Horacek. Skinny Doug is one cool babysitter. He knows so many different rhymes!

Mem Fox and Mark Teague

Hush is invisible but she would like to see herself. Can Grandma Poss help her? An Australian Classic story.

A bedtime story for all creatures.

Illustrated by Leslie Staub. No matter where you live or who you are, we all love the same and smile the same.

Read by Max Gillies and Mem Fox Held in the Torrens Tent on Sat 04 Mar, Kids' Day featured an all-Australian line-up of some of the brightest names in children's literature.

Join John, Zach, and Kathy as they read and discuss a wonderful children's book by Mem Fox called "Whoever You Are"

Little ones are sure to be lulled off to a peaceful, sheep-filled sleep by this cozy book from acclaimed author Mem Fox. There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep? The search is on in this cozy, sheep-filled story from acclaimed author Mem Fox and popular Australian cartoonist Judy Horacek. Complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations, this book is sure to delight children of all ages, from the very young to those just beginning to read. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/support

Adam Mada has been entertaining audiences and creating custom magic and Illusion shows internationally for more than 20 years. As a leading magician, entertainer and Magic / Illusions consultant Adam Mada has his audiences spellbound with spectacular stage shows and cutting edge magic performances with an affectionate nod to the golden era of magic. He was the Magic and Illusions coach to the Australian production of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child – parts 1 and 2, and the magic & illusion consultant and coach for the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art. Adam is also the magic/illusion designer for the highly anticipated stage adaptation of Mem Fox's Australian classic ‘Possum Magic'. Adam's highly sought after live and digital performances are in demand throughout the world, playing everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to The Royal Bombay Yacht Club. He is the founder and director of Magic Inc. a company that creates bespoke custom magic illusions and performances for advertising and special events. Magic Inc. also fosters emerging magic talent including Australian and New Zealand Junior champions “The Cardistry Boys” as well as Tik-Tok Magic sensation Ash Magic. Among his many other achievements, Adam Mada has supported the Starlight Children's Foundation as National Magic Coach for the Captain Starlight Program and is a member of Band Of Magicians – the world's first supergroup of magicians. He was also magician in residence at experimental cabaret show El Circo. Whether wowing high-end, private parties or massive-scale corporate events, Adam mixes his signature blend of wit, spectacle and invention and delivers the slickest of interactive experiences, stealing away the breath of each and every audience member and keeping it safely up his sleeve until the final curtain. The art and craft of magic and illusion has fascinated me for a lifetime. The craft has been practiced on stages around the globe for centuries. As an entertainment it always inspires awe and delightful confusion. As an art, it requires incredible discipline and skill. I can't wait to investigate the artistry further with Adam Mada. STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

This week, Trisha celebrates a new school year by recommending a few picture books that belong in any adult's home library. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas Drawn Together by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guilherme Augusto Araújo Fernandes de Mem Fox

A celebration of diverse childhoods, and the essential things that make us all the same. Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different from each other. But inside, they are all alike. Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way around our earth, across cultures and generations and remind children to accept differences, to recognize similarities, and--most importantly--to rejoice in both. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support

Giuseppe Castellano talks to picture book illustrator and author, Tom Lichtenheld about why and how he works in so many different styles; why not having enough time to draw or paint or write may not actually have anything to do with time; how illustrators can approach composition; what advice you should not follow from Mem Fox; and more.

A conversation with an aussie icon (Mem Fox) Topics discussed in this episode: Justin asks Mem Fox some small but insightful questions about her experiences in motherhood #124 Conversation With an Aussie Icon (Featuring Mem Fox) Purchase a ticket to the Bringing Up Boys Summit Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

A conversation with an aussie icon (Mem Fox)Topics discussed in this episode:Justin asks Mem Fox some small but insightful questions about her experiences in motherhood#124 Conversation With an Aussie Icon (Featuring Mem Fox)Purchase a ticket to the Bringing Up Boys SummitFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Magic Hat by Mem Fox - Read by Martyn Kenneth on The Lights Out Podcast. Now with almost 600 Ad-free Bedtime Stories for Boys and Girls around the world - FOREVER

Where is the Green Sheep by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek - Read by Martyn Kenneth on The Lights Out Podcast. Now with almost 600 Ad-free Bedtime Stories for Boys and Girls around the world - FOREVER

A celebration of diverse childhoods, and the essential things that make us all the same. Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different from each other. But inside, they are all alike. Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way around our earth, across cultures and generations and remind children to accept differences, to recognize similarities, and—most importantly—to rejoice in both.

After witnessing first-hand the power of using dogs to make reading more accessible in schools, Angela interviews Janine Sigley, the co-founder of Story Dogs. Story Dogs is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to make reading fun for children so they become confident lifelong readers. In this episode, Angela and Janine talk about the importance of reducing the overwhelm of reading and helping kids approach reading through the lens of fun. The episode also covers ways teachers and parents can help to foster a love of reading, even in the most reluctant reader. Story Dogs: www.storydogs.org.au Become a volunteer: https://www.storydogs.org.au/how-to-volunteer Books mentioned: Graeme Base: http://graemebase.com.au/ Mem Fox: https://memfox.com/ Alison Lester: https://alisonlester.com/

We catch up with Aussie kids book royalty ~ Mem Fox and she gives us some hot tips for our book. We also try and pick famous films with foreign overdubs after binging Squid Game!  Squid game overdub game   Kids book: Tips from mem fox   Big debate: Greatest children's author  What's trending: Daniel Craig likes gay bars   What do you take with you everywhere you go?   Jodie Oddy: Toddler tantrums  Week In About A Minute  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good teachers are always looking for ways to teach effectively so all students feel included and nurtured. Lucy Stinson, a Year 1 teacher in Queensland, Australia, says the arts can do just that.Lucy joins literacy experts Sharon and Phil Callen to talk about the impact of the arts on literacy learning, and how the arts can be a springboard for the four key capabilities discussed by Robyn Ewing - curiosity, compassion, connection and courage. Lucy also talks about:How she developed her interest in the arts and how she integrates it with the curriculumHow she uses the art form of literature to strengthen her teachingHow teachers can make the arts more meaningfully integrated into their literacy teachingHow the arts motivate and engage students in literacy (and other subjects)How art forms enhance deeper meaning and understandingHow imaginative texts help students become more compassionate peopleHow her personal experiences in the arts transform her teachingHow to assess in different waysImprovements she has noticed in her students through use of literature/the artsAnd much more!Enjoy the episode, and let us know thoughts and feedback in our Facebook Group. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast player. JOIN SHARON CALLEN'S NEXT LIVE WEBINAR!Find upcoming events here and previous webinars (online video courses) here.Other matching PDF resources can be found at Teachific. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODETEACHIFIC Action Rhymes to dramatisePoems to Dramatise K-2Plays for K-2BOOKTOPIAElma by David McKeeMrs Wishy Washy by Joy Cowley and Elizabeth FullerThe Wrong Stone by Russell Deal and Ray BowlerSunday Chutney by Aaron BlabyStanley Paste by Aaron BlabyPearly Barley and Charlie Parsley by Aaron BlabyMy Grandpa Marches on Anzac Day by Catriona Hoy and Benjamin JohnsonWilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox and Julie VivasI Am a Robot by Jill EggletonGrug books by Ted PriorOh! The Places You'll Go! By Dr SeussPossum Magic by Mem Fox and Julie VivasThe Children Who Loved Books by Peter CarnavasLook! A Book by Libby GleesonThelma the Unicorn by Aaron BlabyRoom on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerRabbit and Rooster's Ride by Jill EggletonMy Country by Ezekiel Kwaymullina and Sally MorganThe Magic Faraway Tree by Enid BlytonDo Your Ears Hang Low? By jenny Cooper (illustrator)We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen OxenburyThe School Drama Book: Drama, Literature and Literacy in the Creative Classroom, by Ewing, R. & Saunders, J. N. (2016).The book is a resource for teachers who want to educate confidently with drama. It uses drama as a critical pedagogy, and encourages learning through activities, rather than teaching ‘about' the texts. This approach has been shown to develop rich imaginations and creative capacities for the future.  It includes;a summary of how drama and literature enhance literacyAn explanation of the School Drama approach and methodologyExploration of the art and pedagogy of drama (via elements, devices, and roles)22 classroom units of work: each comprised of a series of workshops using drama with literary textsDRAMA DEVICES USED BY LUCYWalking in Role - adopt a character and move about the room.Create a Scene - students are frozen in a scene (as people or objects)Sculpting Clay - one student molds the other into a characterHot Seat - you are a character, and interviewed by the classMeta Language - discuss the effect of the devicesCompletely re-enact a storyMUSIC DEVICES USED BY LUCYDo Your Ears Hang Low? By Jenny Cooper (illustrator)Quiet music used in writing (not reading)Forrest Gump theme:Play music with fingers on the carpetSchindler's List themeTEACHER TOOLS USED BY LUCYCuriosity chartHead, heart and hands writingTraffic Light systemBig chart paperDrawing scrapbooksFocus on ‘You're a writer' from day oneTold Stories - e.g. The Seed by Donna Jacob SifeBrian Cambourne's Conditions For LearningMaking sure these 4 things are operating in lessons:Explicit teachingBeing systematic but flexibleMindful - metalanguageContextualised Connect with us!Join our community on Facebook for exclusive resources, Q and A, discussions, insights and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracyGot any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email Phil: phil@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy experts and founders of Cue Learning, Sharon and Phil Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don't miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player. MORE INFORMATION AT A GLANCE:Visit cuelearning.com.auSubscribe to the Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy podcasts  or join on Apple  Podcasts hereContact Phil  phil@cuelearning.com.auJoin our Teacher's Toolkit facebook groupFind connected resources on TeachificSee upcoming online eventsSee our online video courses hereAnd finally, read our insightful blogs hereProduced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com

Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox - Read by Martyn Kenneth

Tiffany and Heather get nerdy with Mem Fox's book Reading Magic. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron , shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click here for more Heather.

Lisa Murphy, Lizz Nolasco and I share quotes from children's literature expert Mem Fox…wait until you hear Lizz's chosen quote! Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click here for more Heather. For a small fee we can issue self-study certificates for listening to podcasts.

We review the book "A Particular Cow" by Mem Fox.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Fullbird)

Read by Elliana age 6.

For the May 2021 podcast, Paul discusses reading to children with Mem Fox, Australia's bestselling writer and author of more than 40 books, including "Possum Magic" and "Time for Bed." For more about Mem, visit https://memfox.com/about/.

Read by Elliana! Enjoy the Story! Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/P.E.FitnessandHomeschooling/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elliana--iuna/support

Where the Giant Sleeps by Mem Fox - Read by Martyn Kenneth

Get cozy and listen to Miss Allison read Mem Fox's sleepy bedtime tale Where Giants Sleep.

Why are the monkeys hiding in a tree?

We learn today from Mem Fox's Whoever you Are.

The legendary Mem Fox has inspired generations of writers, readers, creators and teachers all over the world. In 1983 Mem became Australia’s best-selling writer. Possum Magic, her first book, is still available in hardback after 37 years and has become a beacon of children’s literature for millions of Australian families. She has written over 40 children’s books and several non-fiction books for adults. Her books have been translated into 21 languages, and many of them have been international best sellers.Mem is a retired Associate Professor of Literacy Studies from Flinders University, South Australia, where she taught teachers for 24 years. She has received many civic honours and awards, and three honorary doctorates.Mem joined literacy experts Sharon and Phil Callen to talk about:Her story and insightsThe best ways to use and teach with children's literature in the classroomHow to get the most out of Read AloudsHow to speak across the ages and all levels of schoolAnd so much more!Enjoy!Connect with us!Join our community on Facebook for exclusive resources, Q and A, discussions, insights and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracyGot any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email Phil: phil@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy experts and founders of Cue Learning, Sharon and Phil Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/.And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.Produced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com

A reading of two Christmas Books Jesus' Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan and Wombat Divine by Mem Fox.   I also mention the picture book (without words) A Small Miracle by Peter Collington.   This is a bonus episode of Creating Connections that Matter. Sharing books with your children can be a wonderful connection activity.  The ritual of reading before bed, even if it is the same book 100 times, is such a special opportunity to slow down, relax and allow the words to take you away.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kim-dunn/message

Literacy experts Sharon and Phil Callen believe classroom libraries are incredibly important for literacy development in children.Why?Classroom libraries represent for many children the experiences that they will have with books - literature and informational - across a year of their school life. We should want to make it rich, be a collection that is enticing and accessible, and an entry point for every child into a rich and glorious world of reading, thinking, experiences and discussions. It should represent a collection of some of the best picture books to read aloud because they have features that entice children to want the books  to be read over and over again - rich language with rhythm, rhyme and repetition and interesting illustrations. The books must also be entertaining to read or to listen to. They must introduce students to some of the best children’s authors and illustrators from Australia and overseas, and be read over and over again because they become favourites. Children will eventually join in while being read to. This is the beginning of their independent reading.Children should have opportunities every day to request favourites, have them read multiple times, so that children will soon be reading them independently.What kind of reading materials?Lots of nursery rhymes Texts that support children's functioning and allow them to be successful are those which not only fulfil expectations and allow them to confirm their understanding about reading, but also provide the kind of challenges that stretch the boundaries of children's current competenceChildren’s expectationsThat the text makes sense because it connects logically and has 'unity of meaning'That the text uses natural language which retains the richness and variety of cues with which the children are familiar in speechThat the text layout and print styles and size are reasonably consistent within the textThat the topic, subject matter, concepts on which the text is based are related to the child's experiencesTherefore classroom libraries are developed over the course of a year,  based on the children we are working with.Most useful books for the libraryHow do we know which are the most useful to have in our classroom collections? Share the categories you can look for in your own classroom library, and talk with students about how the structure of the story helps them as a reader. Once you think of these as categories, you will soon find books that fit within these categories. These can be:RepetitiveCumulativeFamiliar culturalChronologicalProblem-centred - good, ripping yarns!Rhyme-rhythm scheme Nursery rhymes and songsBig BooksChapter Books - for those ready to move on and for read aloud. Information booksPlaysFairy TalesBooks for 2 voicesYounger NovelsInformation books connected to discovery, inquiry, units of inquiryChildren’s own publicationsFamily Stories, Animal stories, Author study: Julia Donaldson, Pamela Allen, Lynley Dodd, Mem Fox, Pat Hutchins, Janet and Allan Allburg, Eric Carle,.Children’s own collections of poems added to throughout the year, coming from read alouds, copies of class made stories, etc. Year 1 example. Everything created as a class, became a copy for children.Maximising the power of the classroom libraryHow do we get them going in the classroom? How do we develop our 3 selves as a reader? (Self directed, self motivated, self regulated)This is an essential, and integrated part of the literacy toolkit for teachers and students. We teach through texts in the classroom library, and kids have daily access to choosing and using. Each child should also begin their own collection of texts with which they can do the work. Teachers should record the books children practice and read.Teachers, as enabling adults, can create conditions that impact on the successful development of readers who learn to self-regulate and self-improve, develop their understanding about reading and how to use the information available to them through the cueing systems.Listening to Stories, as many of these as you can - 2 to 3 a day. Shared Book Experience - a store of these used daily, returned to often, available for free choice activity time, including books made by the class.Children dictating their own stories - building a collection of books children can read for themselves - into the book box/bag.Children writing their own stories and making their own books - alphabet books, pattern books - into the book box/bag.Frequent reading practice - with the books in their book box/bag, and books they have been matched to.Responding to storiesAsking self questions, doing the thinking and the noticing.Make personal evaluations by asking themselves questions such as:What I liked about this story ...What I didn't like about this story ...What puzzled me, what I am wondering ...Why did ... happen?What would happen if ...?Important questions to help children figure out how texts work.What patterns I noticed in this story ...What ideas I noticed ...New discoveries I made ...What other stories have a pattern like this story?Make class big books.Same story, illustrated by classInnovations on the story, written collectively by the classInnovations on the text, each child/pair contributing a sentence, verse, etc.Write themselves.Retelling the storyUsing the same characters or setting or patterns or problem or concept or sentence patterns, innovationsPerform or retell in a different medium.Dramatising part or the whole story - puppets, acting, playsDrawing, painting, sculpting, story freezeShow reactions as they read/listenLaughing, crying, arguing, deciding not to read onConnect with us!Got any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email Phil: phil@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy experts and founders of Cue Learning, Sharon and Phil Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming webinars, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/.And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.Produced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com

Listen as Mama Bear recites a special rhyme for each of her cubs as Miss Allison reads Sleepy Bears by Mem Fox.

In this episode I call my kid friend, Esmé, and I tell her a joke. Another excellent kid with excellent taste in podcasts. It's book week! Esmé is going as the Green Sheep, from the very good book Where Is The Green Sheep by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. Please send me pictures of your kids in book week costumes, it is my absolute favourite thing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ijustcalledtotellyouajoke. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Inspired by the plight of immigrants around the world, Mem Fox was moved to write this lyrical and rhyming exploration of the myriad ways immigrants have enriched her home country of Australia. Young readers everywhere will see themselves—and their friends and neighbors—in this powerful and moving picture book. *The audio for this story is read from the original title, I’m Australian, Too! by our good friend, Georgie Eisdell. Book By: Mem FoxRead By: Erin Yeschin & Georgie Eisdell

Need a boost of sunshine? Stop whatever you're doing and listen to this podcast. Mem Fox talks about the unique gift reading aloud offers our kids.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Mem Fox about her childhood growing up in Africa and how those experiences shaped who she would eventually become as not only an author, but a mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Mem Fox about her childhood growing up in Africa and how those experiences shaped who she would eventually become as not only an author, but a mother.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Mem Fox about her childhood growing up in Africa and how those experiences shaped who she would eventually become as not only an author, but a mother. The post #124 Parenting In Perspective | Episode 5 | Mem Fox appeared first on Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families.

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . . And here, from two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they—and the babies they belong to—bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world!Book: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

O que é a memória? Essa questão aparentemente complicada é tratada de forma simples e carinhosa, através da visão de uma criança. Uma comovente história de amizade entre um jovem menino e uma senhora que já não é mais tão jovem assim. Compre o livro aqui: http://amzn.to/1MAa8FM Fafá conta: Guilherme Augusto Araújo Fernandes, de Mem Fox. Editora Brinque-Book. FINANCIE UM TRABALHO QUE VOCÊ GOSTA INSCREVA-SE NO CANAL NO YOUTUBE PODCAST "CONTA PRA MIM?" BLOG COM DICAS DE LITERATURA INFANTIL Me procure nas redes sociais: Facebook Instagram Histórias diferentes, para família toda curtir! História infantil para ninar, acordar, dormir, imaginar, crescer... "Fafá" é a versão contadora de histórias da atriz Flávia Scherner #históriadivertida #históriacontada #contaçãodehistoria

Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards discuss childhood, innocence and growing up.  Introduction: Innocence and the importance of remembering childhood. Chapter 1: We buy books for kids to expand their minds and their worlds. But does literature for and about children have something to offer adults as well? Laura Harris, Publishing Director at Penguin Random House Australia, joins Jamila and Astrid to answer this question. Chapter 2: The Bluey universe, with special guest Rafi Rizvi-Smith. Chapter 3: His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman. Recommendations: For younger children, Jamila recommends Where Is The Green Sheep? by Mem Fox (illustrated by Judy Horacek) and Davina Bell’s All the Ways To Be Smart. For older readers, Astrid recommends Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle In Time, Isobelle Carmody’s Obernewtyn Chronicles (there are seven in the series) and Jessica Townsend’s Nevermoor Chronicles (there are two in the series to date).   CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #AnonymousWasAWomanPod and don't forget to follow Jamila (on Instagram and Twitter) and Astrid (also on Instagram and Twitter) to continue the conversation. This podcast is brought to you by Future Women and Penguin Random House Australia. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qué es una memoria?

Mother in the Wild reads "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes", by Mem Fox

Today's book is sort of a favor to Kate and Betsy's mom. She's always been very fond of this particular telling of The Nativity, and it remains a favorite to this day. And it's so nice to return to Julie Vivas again! When last seen on this podcast we were looking at her book with Mem Fox called Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (found here: http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2019/04/22/fuse-8-n-kate/). By the way, Betsy begins by saying that this book is out-of-print. Turns out there's a paperback edition (ISBN: 9780152060855) that's absolutely in print and FINE! So no worries there. False alarm! Show Notes: Thanks to the wonders of Google Books, you can actually find the selection from Censorship: A World Encyclopedia where the objections to this book are recorded here: https://books.google.com/books?id=nzisCQAAQBAJ&pg=PT1869&lpg=PT1869&dq=the+nativity+julie+vivas+censorship&source=bl&ots=gR_0T8y8Cv&sig=ACfU3U0l6llPRJ27Pmyb0nw3Bb1s4E8now&hl=en&ppis=_e&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwitrbK9-8rmAhWCGM0KHd8CAkEQ6AEwD3oECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=the%20nativity%20julie%20vivas%20censorship&f=false For the full show notes, please visit us here: http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2019/12/23/fuse-8-n-kate-the-nativity-by-julie-vivas/

Bonnie and Ben are told stories by their favourite babysitter, Skinny Doug Let's take this journey together, become a supporter of this podcast for less than a coffee a month and help assist me via small monthly donations to help sustain future episodes. https://anchor.fm/storytimewithaussiedad/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storytimewithaussiedad/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storytimewithaussiedad/support

Grandma Poss and Hush look for food to turn Hush visible again. Let's take this journey together, become a supporter of this podcast for less than a coffee a month and help assist me via small monthly donations to help sustain future episodes. https://anchor.fm/storytimewithaussiedad/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storytimewithaussiedad/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storytimewithaussiedad/support

Michael Williams and Mem Fox, in conversation at the Wheeler Centre Mem Fox is a legend of Australian children's literature. More than 35 years after her first book, Possum Magic, was published, it is still printed in hardback, with its iconic original illustrations by Julie Vivas. In the intervening years, Fox has somehow managed an academic career as a literacy expert, while writing 40 more books. She's charmed generations of readers with stories of Australian children and animals, including Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Baby Bedtime, Wombat Divine and Where is the Green Sheep? Through her books, Fox has also helped young readers grapple with difficult topics – perhaps most famously with Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. Her new book, too, broaches a difficult topic with great wisdom and sensitivity. The Tiny Star is about life and death, and it's told in an unmistakably tender and lyrical voice – the singular voice of Mem Fox – with illustrations by the award-winning Freya Blackwood. At this very special event hosted by Michael Williams, Fox discusses her stories and her career. She shares, too, why encouraging us all to read aloud has been such an important part of her work.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Legendary children's author, Mem Fox talks to Cheryl Akle about her life and career, and why she wrote her latest picture book The Tiny Star for her grandson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beloved Australian children's author Mem Fox is on the show.The Tribal drum is beating for"This is news to me."and Amanda has some news about 2 terrifying things loose in Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School Holidays are back and so are we! If you’re spending more time with the children in your life you might be wondering... how do I encourage them to love reading? Don’t stress, when it comes to helping kids grow into voracious readers our Children’s Librarian Lizzie Gilmour is a professional. Have a listen to her top five tips for raising an avid reader. Tips inspired by Mem Fox’s ‘Reading Magic’. Our theme music is ‘Add And’ by Broke for Free. Yarra Libraries Recommends Reading Magic - Mem Fox (also available as an ebook in Cloud Library) Repetition and Rhyme Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy - Lynley Dodd The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle Giraffes Can’t Dance - Andrea Giles LLama LLama Red Pyjama - Anna Dewdney Green Eggs and Ham - Dr Seuss

Guillermo Jorge Manuel José vive al lado de una residencia para ancianos. Cuando se entera que su amiga, quien tiene cuatro nombres igual que él, ha perdido la memoria, emprende una búsqueda para recuperar los recuerdos de su amiga.

In this episode, hear from Ronojoy Ghosh, the illustrator talent behind picture book hits like I'm Australian Too by Mem Fox. Get a behind the scenes look at his latest work, illustrating OMP's own Kate Simpson's new picture book, Dear Grandpa. It's a fascinating look at the life of an illustrator, from getting started in the industry, to the illustration process. In Kids Capers, we have a young interviewer (another Nat!) chatting to Macca the Alpaca creator and illustrator of many other titles, Matt Cosgrove. Hear the inside scoop on all things Macca and more. We're also back with our regular segments, from Whatcha Readin to On Our Radar. Hear how you can win our latest book prize pack, and get set for some sugar-induced shenanigans sharing all things kidlit.   Read the show notes: www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-34/ Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

Meredith and Kaytee have a special guest again this week to discuss our favorite picture books for the 2-5 year kiddos in your life! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host: an author event, kid librarians, and a fantastic iTunes review. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We are each talking about two recent reads and we’ve got a variety of new titles that we cannot wait to discuss this week. For our deep dive, we are discussing our very favorite picture books for the 2-5 year old range. These kids are enraptured by great pictures, willing to sit for a great story, and ready to laugh at great jokes, so we’ve chosen some stand-out titles to share with you or the littles in your life. Abbey has a lot of great expertise in this area, so we are only too happy to have her input. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. We’ve got a childhood favorite, which may not be for kids, that has been read over and over again, a WWII novel told in a totally new way, and a reference book that belongs on every parent’s shelves. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  2:39 - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert 6:11 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 7:07 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 8:43 - Recursion by Blake Crouch 11:29 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 13:45 - Pines (Wayward Pines Series) by Blake Crouch 14:55 - Parkland by Dave Cullen 15:01 - Columbine by Dave Cullen 16:40 - The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker 19:08 - The River by Peter Heller 19:45 - Dog Stars by Peter Heller 24:14 - Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstack 24:26 - My Favorite Murder podcast 26:21 - The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker 30:01 - The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman 31:58 - Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey 33:37 - Other People’s Houses by Abbi Waxman 33:30 - The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman 34:17 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 36:09 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 39:37 - Us Against You by Fredrik Backman 42:18 - Books, Inc Campbell - Abbey’s local bookstore Abbey’s favorites from Henry and Isaac: 43:02 - Elephant and Piggie books - especially Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems 43:54 - Eat Pete by Michael Rex 43:56 - Julia’s House for Lost Creatures by Ben Hatke 44:01 - Warning: Do Not Open this Book by Adam Lehrhaupt & Matthew Forsythe 44:08 - The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak 44:23 - Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler 44:43 - We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins 44:52 - Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown 44:56 - The “Hat” Series by Jon Klassen, especially I Want My Hat Back Kaytee’s Books she shoved down her kid’s throats: 45:55 - The Mitten by Jan Brett 45:58 - Do Not Open by Brinton Turkle 46:10- King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey and Don Wood 46:14 - The Napping House by Audrey and Don Wood 46:20 - Papagayo, Coyote, and Raven by Gerald McDermott 46:31 - Blueberries for Sal and Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey 46:36 - Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans Meredith’s Fun Read Alouds: 47:16 - A Mouse Told His Mother by Bethany Roberts 47:18 - Counting Crocodiles by Judy Sierra 47:26 - The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey and Don Wood 47:34 - Gilbert de la Frogponde by Jennifer Rae 47:45 - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. 47:49 - Is Your Mama A Llama? by Deborah Guarino 48:07 - Where is the Green Sheep by Mem Fox 48:13 - Red Truck by Kersten Hamilton Abbey’s Character Development Favorites: 48:45 - Pink is for Boys by Robb Pearlman & Eda Kaban 48:50 - Morris Micklewhite & the Tangerine Dress by Christine Bablacchino & Isabelle Malenfant 49:06 - When Sadness is at Your Door by Eva Eland 49:39 - Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller & Jen Hill 49:44 - The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld Kaytee’s Sweet and Funny Favorites: 50:57 - When God Made You, When God Made Light, and When I Pray for You by Matthew Paul Turner 51:11- Skippyjohn Jones by Judy Schachner 51:15 - Where You Came From by Sarah O’Leary 51:37 - This is My Home, This is My School by Jonathan Bean 51:41 - Maybe God is Like That Too by Jennifer Grant 51:46 - Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer Meredith’s Favorite Books in Series: 52:24 - Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Treasury by Betty MacDonald 52:54 - George and Martha Stories by James Marshall 53:00 - Berenstain Bears Books by Stan and Jan Berenstain 53:30 - Dinofours series by Steve Metzger 54:44 - The Night Before… books by Natasha Wing 55:02 - Richard Scarry books, especially Busy Town 55:30 - Roadwork by Sally Sutton Abbey’s choices for Gorgeous Illustrators: 56:04 - Melissa Sweet 56:11 - The Boy Who Drew Birds by Jacqueline Davies 56:13 - The Right Word by Jen Bryant 56:14 - A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant 56:26 - Some Writer! 56:42 - Genvieve Godbout 56:50 - Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers 56:53 - Goodnight, Anne by Kallie George 56:58 - When Santa Was a Baby by Linda Bailey 57:01 - The Pink Umbrella by Amelie Callot 57:06 - Emily Winfield Martin 57:08 - Dream Animals by Emily Winfield Martin 57:09 - Day Dreamers by Emily Winfield Martin 57:11 - The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin 57:14 - Teagan White 57:16 - Adventures with Barefoot Critters by Teagan White 57:18 - Counting with Barefoot Critters by Teagan White 57:19 - Bunny Roo, I Love You by Melissa Marr 57:26 - Wednesday Kirwan 57:35 - Henry’s Bright Idea by Lauren Bradshaw 57:36 - Magnolia’s Magnificent Map by Lauren Bradshaw 57: 40 - Jill Barklem 57:43 - The Brambly Hedge Series by Jill Barklem 57:56 - Kaya Doi 58:00 - Chirri & Chirra Series by Kaya Doi Be sure to click through to the website for the full show notes to see Abbey's bookstack with the rest of the books she didn't have time to mention! Other Favorites of my kids that I didn’t have time to mention because it was already the longest episode ever: Drew Daywalt’s books - The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors, The Day the Crayons Quit, and The Day the Crayons Came Home Usborne Pipkin books: How High is the Sky? How Big was a Dinosaur? How Deep is the Sea? How Big is a Million? Herve Tullet books - Press Here and Mix It Up Pete the Cat books - especially Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Dunsky Rinker Back to regularly scheduled programming: 1:00:57 - Llama Llama books by Anna Dewdney 1:01:39 - Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney 1:01:45 - I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch 1:03:08 - The Suitcases by Anne Hall Whitt 1:05:06 - Life After Life by Kate Atkinson 1:05:28 - Choose Your Own Adventure Books by R.A. Montgomery 1:06:02 - Case Histories (Jackson Brodie series) by Kate Atkinson 1:06:07 - A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson 1:06:58 - The Artful Parent by Jean Van Thul 1:07:02 - The Artful Parent Blog *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*

On this episode Jen and Alaina talk about reading with infants and toddlers. We touch on the skills that are built as you develop read aloud routines, how to make reading enjoyable for you and your child and what kinds of books are appropriate for each age. Resources for this topic include: https://www.readbrightly.com/why-reading-the-same-book-repeatedly-is-good-for-kids/and Reading Magic by Mem Fox

If you like your cartoon hairstyles sharp and your comic observations sharper, Judy Horacek is your cartoonist. One of Australia’s most successful cartoonists (and one of our few female professionals in the business), her work ranges from wry political commentary to children’s picture books. Her nine cartoon books include children’s classics such as Where is the Green Sheep? and Good Night, Sleep Tight – both produced with long-term collaborator Mem Fox. Random Life is the latest of Horacek’s cartoon books for adults. It’s a crowdfunded collection of her recent cartoons – most first published in the Age – and many of which riff colourfully and reflectively on themes of labour and fairness, feminism and everyday life. For Books and Ideas at Montalto, Horacek talks with broadcaster Serpil Senelmis about Random Life, her career in cartoons, and her uniquely pointy take on contemporary society.

We’ve got another “first” for the podcast this week! We are talking to our first return guest! You met Mary Heim in Episode 24 when she recorded with Meredith. Now, she’s back to chat with both of us and we’re so excited. Again. ;-) You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: an upcoming bookish holiday (now just past), finishing the second book in a series, and an audiobook binge. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We’ve got two current reads from each host and Meredith and Mary seem to almost coordinate their picks (we never discuss beforehand, so this is all coincidental), while Kaytee takes each round off to left field. For our deep dive this week, we surprise Mary with a virtual bookish baby shower. This deep dive focuses in on the board books and other titles for ages 0-2 and is the first in a series. We’ll do subsequent chats about favorite books for 2-4 year olds and 5-8 year olds as well. So many great titles in this section! As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. This week Meredith and Kaytee are pressing more picture books, while Mary chooses a lovely essay collection she goes back to again and again. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  3:17 - Still Life by Louise Penny 4:29 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 9:42 - Great With Child by Beth Ann Fennelly 9:48 - Heating and Cooling by Beth Ann Fennelly 13:08 - I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott 16:09 - Morgan Tallman on Episode 22 of Currently Reading 16:20 - Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank 20:48 - Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey (releases June 4th!) 20:58 - The Magicians by Lev Grossman 21:00 - Tana French books 23:37 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 24:22 - The Club by Takis Wurger 24:32 - Shelf Subscription from The Bookshelf Thomasville 25:34 - The Secret History by Donna Tartt 28:29 - Swearing is Good For You by Emma Byrne 36:25 - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle 36:51 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 36:55 - Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown 37:00 - Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell 37:08 - No No Yes Yes by Leslie Patricelli 37:11 - Big Little by Leslie Patricelli 37:37 - Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? by Karen Katz 37:46 - Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill 37:57 - Bright Baby books by Priddy Books 38:12 - Colors, ABC, Numbers by Bright Baby 39:06 - First 100 Words by Bright Baby 39:24 - Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina 39:43 - Wocket in My Pocket by Dr. Suess 39:50 - That’s Not My… series by Usborne 39:56 - That’s Not My Hat by John Klassen 40:44 - My Backpack by SkipHop 41:16 - Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers 41:49 - Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle 42:12 - Lil’ Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 42:12 - Lil’ Oink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 42:13 - Li'l’ Hoot by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 42:16 - Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 42:39 - The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton 42:46 - The Belly Button Book by Sandra Boynton 42:55 - Moo, Baa, La La La by Sandra Boynton 43:05 - Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton 43:16 - Tuck Me In by Dean Hacohen 43:51 - A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na 44:10 - Time for Bed by Mem Fox 44:35 - The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood 45:13 - Where Do Diggers Sleep At Night? by Brianna Kaplan Sawyer 45:20 - Where Do Steam Trains Sleep At Night? by Brianna Kaplan Sawyer 45:31 - Dinosaur’s Binkit by Sandra Boynton 45:45 - No Matter What by Debi Gliori 45:49 - I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt 46:33 - Goodnight, Darth Vader by Jeffrey Brown 46:35 - Vader’s Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown 47:02 - Darth Vader and Son by Jeffrey Brown 49:42 - BabyLit Series by Jennifer Adams and Allison Oliver 51:21 - Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed 51:53 - Wild by Cheryl Strayed 54:49 - A Mouse Told His Mother by Bethany Roberts 56:47 - Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet and Allen Ahlberg *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

It's time for another update in one of our favorite series on this podcast: Classics From Other Countries. Normally on this show we like to consider children's picture books from America, determining if they deserve their "classic" status. But how fair is that? Why not consider picture books deemed classics in other countries? We did Duck, Death and Tulip via Germany. We did The Gruffalo via the U.K. So let's jump on a plane and fly ourselves to Australia for our first Mem Fox classic. What will Kate think when she encounters a book with a title composed entirely out of names? And how many children's librarians out there can remember the full name at all times? Inquiring minds want to know. To get a full dose of info on this book, there is no better place to go than Mem Fox's own website. Here's the Wilfrid page, chock full of fascinating info: https://memfox.com/gossip-behind-mems-books/wilfrid-gordon-mcdonald-partridge/ Bradley Whitford, everyone! Reading this book! Why? No idea! But it's there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dLCKYTbR5c And while we're doing videos, this one about a staged production with puppets is worth your time too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wu5ldoGd68 For the full Show Notes, please visit: http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2019/04/22/fuse-8-n-kate/

Australia has always punched above its weight in the brilliance of its cartoonists. Cartoonist (and one-time Canberra resident) Judy Horacek gives her perspective on Inked, the NLA’s new cartoon exhibition – what she loves about cartoons and the cartoons she loves. She will give some insights into her own work, and how the profession has changed in the three decades she has been in it, and her musings about whether the medium will survive in this new age. Judy’s work has been published in all over the world. At different times she has had regular gigs in The Age, the Australian and the Canberra Times. She is currently published two days a week in the Age. Judy also makes children’s picture books, both on her own and with Mem Fox.

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney Theme tune by David Vesey On this week's programme I continue my conversation on teaching literacy in the early years with Dr. Tara Concannon-Gibney from Dublin City University. The occasion was to mark the publication by Routledge of Tara's book Teaching Essential Literacy Skills in the Early Years Classroom: A Guide for Students and Teachers. Among the topics we discuss on this week's programme are: Her definition of literacy Digital texts and literacy Why some children struggle with reading How parents can help their child to read How a parent should react to a child reading when the child comes to a word that is not known Advice for choosing a book for a child The benefits of repetitive reading of texts Poetry and literacy skills How she became interested in the area of literacy How she went about writing the book In the course of our interview Tara mentioned texts by the following writers: Mem Fox, Georgia Heard, Lucy Calkins, Oliver Jeffers, Hervé Tullet, and Julia Donaldson.

Happy Valentine's day! Enjoy this special episode with my special little valentine, my son. We enjoy reading as one of our favorite past times. We make it a habit to read at least one book a day. I recorded us reading the classic book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, and Where is the Green Sheep?/¿Dónde Está La Oveja Verde? by Mem Fox. Enjoy a special surprise after the readings. Thanks!Contact info to send questions to the podcast are listed below.Email: vixmixpodcast@gmail.comVoiceMail: 505-333-8232Instagram: @vixmixpodcast 

Happy Valentine's day! Enjoy this special episode with my special little valentine, my son. We enjoy reading as one of our favorite past times. We make it a habit to read at least one book a day. I recorded us reading the classic book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, and Where is the Green Sheep?/¿Dónde Está La Oveja Verde? by Mem Fox. Enjoy a special surprise after the readings. Thanks!Contact info to send questions to the podcast are listed below.Email: vixmixpodcast@gmail.comVoiceMail: 505-333-8232Instagram: @vixmixpodcast 

I learn best through stories. Curl up with a blanket for story time on I See You, featuring stories and tales that teach both kids and adults about the power of compassion and connection.Snuggle on up for our THIRD storybook episode, featuring two phenomenal storybooks: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox and A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni. Both epitomize connection and the need we have for each other, no matter the age.You can find the books on Amazon.A Color of His OwnWilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Author Mem Fox and illustrator Judy Horacek have teamed up again for a new picture book called Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again. They explain the secret of their successful partnership, why rhyming is so important for children and how some sheep hopped across from Where is the Green Sheep to feature in their new book.

Children's author Mem Fox talks about the benefits of reading to your kids, Jo Abi talks about her kids changing schools, Jody Allen from www.stayathomemum.com.au gives tips on some unexpected things to keep in the freezer, and Sandy Rea talks about how parents are often responsible for their children behaving like bullies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The only thing better than a Mem Fox book is a Mem Fox and Judy Horacek book.” When Mem and Judy come together, magic happens. We chat with the creators of the famous Green Sheep about their new book Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again and discuss their process, their ideas and their books! Books mentioned in this podcast: Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek —> https://bit.ly/2Pg5cT7 Good Night Sleep Tight by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek —> https://bit.ly/2POIEbz Where Is The Green Sheep? by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek —> https://bit.ly/2OrmCa0 Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Ben Hunter Guests: Mem Fox and Judy Horacek

Wendy’s homeschool day with an 8, 7, 5, 4, 2 year old, and 8 month old: I am not a get-up-before-the-children kind of mama. My husband and I are both night people, and since I don’t believe in being out of bed before 7:00, it’s been a goal of mine to train all my children to sleep in as late as possible. It’s still a work in progress. 5:00 – The 4-year-old climbs in my bed. He needs a minimum couple hours of cuddle time each day. We snuggle up and both fall back to sleep. 6:30 – The baby wakes up. She’s not quite as easy. But I get her a bottle and eventually coax her back to sleep also. 7:30 – The 2-year-old wakes up loudly, waking up most of the house with her, which means I guess it’s time to give up the charade and head to the playroom. I make some coffee and bowls of Cheerios, and try to get in some reading. My current goal is to read some Scripture and at least ten minutes of another book each morning. The 4-year-old wants me to play Apples to Apples with him though, so I don’t quite make it to ten minutes, but I’m slowly working my way through the book.   My other new goal is to blog for an hour in the mornings, but the big kids trickling out of bed want chocolate milk and the littles want more Cheerios. I do a round of diapers (there are three kids in diapers right now!), then write a couple paragraphs. The three older kids play a board game, while the 4-year-old builds a Magnatile castle. The puppy needs attention, and all of a sudden an hour is up. It always goes way too fast. 9:00 – I have an alarm that goes off at 9:00. I prefer to structure our days more around flexible routines than around strict schedules, but I find babies get crabby if they don’t eat and sleep at regular times, so there are a few things I’m religious about in order to keep our chaos levels low. When the 9:00 alarm goes off, the big kids go get dressed and start their morning chores, including getting dressed, putting away laundry, and doing some cleaning on a rotating schedule. I’m super grateful to have my husband’s help overseeing this part of the morning! It’s one less conflict for me to have with the children in the day, and also gives me a few minutes alone while they’re working. This is where I’d normally make breakfast in the quiet kitchen, but today have an errand that has to be done, so Jamin takes breakfast on too. 10:00 – Kids finish eating and I send them outside to play while I try to finish my writing and some other household tasks. They all decide it’s too cold out, so five minutes later they’re back inside and start constructing houses out of a couple STEM kits that are on loan from friends.   11:00 – Another alarm: time for baby’s nap. Once she’s settled, we clean up and start Circle Time. Circle Time is basically singing and read alouds. I keep intending to add memory work to the rotation but haven’t done so with great consistency yet. We start with fun action and learning songs (current favorites are Just Dance Kids and Pancake Manor), then worship or Scripture songs (Seeds of Worship is awesome), and end with a hymn. All the songs are on a YouTube playlist that I turn on in the playroom and, yes, everyone dances on the table. Don’t ask me why, but it’s a thing here.     After singing, everyone grabs their favorite coloring or art book and sits at the table while I read. I have a stack of books we loop through, reading a few pages of each one each day. Some days we only get through two or three books, on a good day we can get up to five or six. Since it’s a looping cycle, it’s ok if we don’t get through each one each day. Currently in our read aloud stack: Jesus Storybook Bible, a Beatrix Potter collection, Life of Fred, Ruth Heller’s parts of speech books, some Mem Fox picture books about Australia, and What’s the Matter in Mr. Whisker’s Room. 12:00ish – We finish up the reading and move on to language arts and math. Like read alouds, I have a set of language and math activities that we work through in a loop. I try to do at least do two activities a day so we’re touching both subjects daily, and ideally we’d do three or four activities each day, alternating between language and math. Today we do Mad Libs, a math lesson practicing multiplication and division concepts, and finish with Apples to Apples. The 7 and 8-year-old are required to participate in math and language time, while the 4 and 5-year-old get involved as much as they’re interested, finding ways to adapt the activities to their level. 1:00 – Lunch and quiet time. The kids are somewhat independent for lunch, with some parameters. I make a checklist on the chalkboard that the three oldest kiddos have to complete in the hour: lunch, math, reading, and writing. This is independent work, and allows me to help the 4 and 2-year-old get settled for quiet time, and then spend a few minutes checking in with each of the other kids on their progress. I listen to the 5-year-old read from a Bob book and one other book of her choice.   The 7-year-old and I are re-reading Mouse and the Motorcycle together; he reads a page, then I read a page. Recognizing that he’s a super social kiddo who despises any solitary activity has helped me find better approaches for reading for him…making it a social activity has been a game-changer. The 8-year-old is a few chapters in on a book she’s writing, so she jumps through her math questions as quickly as possible to get to that. She finishes up her current chapter and brings it to me to read. It’s delightful, and I’m really enjoying watching her creativity and natural writing abilities blossom through this project. 2:00 – Normally at this point we’d transition back to the table to work on a science or history project. But today we’re meeting a new babysitter, the older sister of some of the kids’ co-op friends. She’s super adorable, the oldest of six children, and since she’s homeschooled, is available during the day. Major score!! The kids all think she’s fabulous. 3:00 – We have library books due today, so we head to the library. Our library has an amazing kids’ area, so we hang out there for awhile, while I look for more books to add to our read-aloud stack. Since we’re not typically there on Wednesdays, I didn’t realize they have a preschool story hour tonight. We stay much later than I’d planned, but it’s worth it. 7:00 – The 7 and 8-year-old have a Wednesday night church program they attend, so we head straight there from the library. I take the littles home, get them fed and ready for bed, and straighten up the house till the big kids come home. One more round of snacks and sippy cups and teethbrushing, and kids are all in bed. 9:00 – Since neither Jamin or I have had dinner, I pick up sushi, finish up my blog post from this morning, and get ready to record the post video with Jamin. We stay up working way too late, as usual. Every day feels like it races by and there’s so much more to do than time to do it in. But I feel crazy blessed to spend my days with my kiddos, investing in our family relationships and in our kids’ learning and growth. Tomorrow I’ll be tired, but grateful for the opportunity to do it all again. JAMIN RESPONDS: I don’t know how you do what you do, but I’d love to have the chance to try! You’re perfect for the job and I’m really glad to have you as my partner – you make a great home that I’m always eager to come back to. FROM JAMIN: tldr: Read Wendy’s thing. My days are easy. Aw, man! I was supposed to do this about a specific day? Sorry about that. All I can do is a general day: 2:00am – Go to sleep. Well…check Reddit and go to sleep. 3:30am – Get startled awake by a sharp jab to the ribs from the heel of a skilled striker between the ages of 1 and 4. I’ve now trained myself to sleep with my elbows down, ever ready to block the attempted morning karate drill and subsequent rush of fight-or-flight adrenaline. 3:33am – Touche, young karate kid. I did not block the flying ear-punch. Never mind. I’ll sleep in your bed now that it’s vacant. Seriously though – I would normally be opposed to this, citing some kind of bonding or attachment b.s. I vaguely remember from a pop parenting book. Of course, that would just be because I find it inconvenient. However, all the older kids have outgrown this phase and sleep in much later in their beds and already I miss their morning snuggles and frozen baby toes in the morning. Jamin, you’re gonna miss this. 8:00am – Go back to my bedroom to see if everyone’s there. My favorite mornings are when they are. 9:00am – Start and monitor the kids’ morning routine. 9:15am-ish – Try to be helpful and start the first of many cups of coffee that will enlighten my day. 11:00am – Realize I’m not being nearly as big a help as I would like to think I am. They’ve got this. They’re doing fine without me. Time to go make some money. 13 foot commute to work in the converted garage to answer emails, respond to the day’s video submissions, and teach people how take the next little step in their music journey. 8:00pm – Time to tuck the kids in and play video games with them if they are on purple. This is the best part of the day. 10:00pm – All the lessons are officially done. Check in with Wendy. Realize I haven’t eaten since breakfast, but decide I’ll just have a little bit to eat since it’s so late and it would be better if I didn’t eat so late. 11:15pm – Great ideas for the business. I’ll just take a second to knock a couple last things off my to do list while we watch Newhart or Newsradio in bed. 11:17pm – Change my mind about that eating thing. Ravage the kitchen like a angry grizzly coming out of hibernation. No carb is safe! 11:21pm – Shame. Shame and work. This is my most productive part of the day. Every one in my time zone is asleep or drunk, so I know no one is going to interrupt me and I feel like I’m getting ahead by working when they’re not. 1:30am – One last cup of coffee to mellow out for a good night’s sleep. WENDY RESPONDS: Oh my goodness. You’re so…honest. And we’re clearly not talking about the same day, since I said we were recording post videos past midnight, lol. But seriously, I’m really enjoying this season with you working from home and being as involved in our day as you’re able to be. Thanks for being so present and supportive; I couldn’t do it without you!

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Australia's most beloved childrens book author Mem Fox opens up about her book 'I'm Australian Too', which celebrates the beauty of a multi-cultural Australia. She speaks to the importance of raising accepting and loving children, and how a love of books shaped her life.

In this episode I review the The Big Issue Magazine’s Wonder Woman edition (dated 19 May – 1 June). I focus on the basic layout of the magazine, how the words and images work together and other things that I like about it. Photos at http://taku.com.au/big-issue-wonder-woman-typesetting/ Here’s how the magazine officially describes its work at http://www.thebigissue.org.au/: The Big Issue magazine is a fortnightly, independent magazine that’s sold on the streets by homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people. Vendors buy copies of the magazine for $3.50 and sell them for $7, keeping the difference. Since its inception in Australia in 1996, more than 10 million magazines have been sold, putting $23 million into the pockets of disadvantaged Australians. I’ve subscribed to The Big Issue magazine for a while now because it’s my small way to help my community creatively. I highly recommend it! My review of the Wonder Woman edition In the podcast episode I describe this particular issue, but also talk about the regular sections they include. Side note: I took the photos at Sydney Airport whilst I waited for a flight. Choose a bold magazine cover The cover always grabs my attention, even through the plastic. In this issue the striking red in the logo block matches the red of their regular subscription sticker. The sticker says, “I have subscribed to The Big Issue Magazine to help employ homeless women.”  Wonder Woman is also very prominent with her large mane of black hair and I am sure this cover caught many eyes as the vendors sold it on the streets. The movie is showing in cinemas everywhere and there are Wonder Woman reviews and images galore online. In the podcast episode I also talk about the names at the top of the cover and the importance of that $7 cover price. Design a clear table of contents I think the white text on the blue background looks effective. Your eyes immediately follow the words and the page numbers. Tell us about your people I always enjoy reading the Vendor Profile section. This includes stories of the people who are on the streets selling the magazine. This is lovely Brad from Brisbane. Creatively showcase creativity using columns The magazine uses columns in most of its sections. Two in some, three in others, depending on the content. The Streetsheet section is a good example of how the columns improve the layout of stories and poems submitted by vendors. Kick a punch with the cover story The use of photos, comic illustrations, bright backgrounds and white borders makes this cover story stand out. The bold Wonder Woman cover ties seamlessly with this article. Notice how that red cloud with ‘Great Scott’ helps to continue the red theme I mentioned at the start? Use contrasting topics, colours and tones We go from the bright yellows and reds of Wonder Woman to some darker tones. There are contrasts in content too – an article about Mem Fox, a renowned Australian children’s author, to one about hip-hop icon the Notorious B. I. G. Go figure!

Mem Fox is Australia's best-known children's book author. Her books are tremendously popular in the U.S. as well, and she has traveled widely as a writer, teacher, and passionate proponent of reading aloud to children. For more author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

DescriptionThis episode addresses ways to immerse your child in literature during the early years to prepare them for reading as they enter school.Key Points and Links1. Read aloud to your child regularlyTen Read-Aloud Commandments - Mem FoxAnd do it like this - Mem FoxReadWriteThink - videoThe Little Ones Reading ResourceToddlers Now2. Variety, variety, variety. Make use of the library.Book - "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric CarleStory NoryThe Story HomeThe Mother Goose Pages - On Reading Nursery RhymesThe Mother Goose Pages - Nursery Rhymes3. Think immersion. Sourround your child in great books.Oprah's list of kids' booksKidsreads - age-appropriate books with reviews4. Go beyond the books.PBS Parents - How to Create a Literate HomeLiteractive - Online books (requires registration)Starfall - Online booksClick here for the podcast.If you enjoyed the show or have suggestions for future episodes, please leave your comment below. Thanks, Penny.Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.