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Nona Reads

Children"s books read aloud, plain and simple, by Nona (it"s Italian for grandma). Occasionally my sweet side-kick pipes up, adding a drop of perfection to the readings.

kids & family stories for kids

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00:04:38

Tea Party Rules

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/31

Written by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by K.G. Campbell, we stumbled upon this book through the Dolly Parton program for early readers in Tennessee, and are thankul that we did! It's a delightful read about a bossy little miss and a hungry bear cub and what happens when there is only one cookie left.... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:02:34

I Just Want to Say Good Night

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/27

Caldecott Honor recipient Rachel Isadora's I Just Want to Say Good Night is a beautiful sharing of a little girl's good night ritual...from her good night greeting to the goat all the way to her closing words to her favorite book, every parent has lived a similar progression and can smile (now) in understanding. It is a favorite of ours, to be sure. The illustrations make if worth purchasing or checking out at the library if you are able. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:10:11

Stellaluna

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/27

Janell Cannon's Stellaluna is a classic that you definitely want in your repertoire. With the anxiety of being lost resolved by a wee little baby fruit bat, all by herself, this tale has just enough "scare" in it to be fascinating to those kiddos just beginning to address these kinds of fears. A beautiful read made better only with a snuggle! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:03:20

I Love You, Stinky Face

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/27

Written by Lisa Mccourt and delightfully illustrated by Cyd Moore, I Love You, Stinky Face is a statement of determination to love a tot no matter what! Whimsical and magical and delightfully daring, this is a sweet read even for tiny kiddos, especially when paired with a snuggle. Do get the book, though, as the illustrations are paired perfectly with the ideas that you will want to see it for yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:05:00

My No, No, No Day

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/27

Rebecca Patterson's My No, No, No Day is a delight for parents and kiddos alike as we have ALL had a no, no, no day from time to time. The most delightful part of all? The book ends with a yes, yes, yes day--the note of hope we all need to get through those more difficult times. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:03:58

Little Hoot

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/18

Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Jen Corace, Little Hoot is a delightful read with humor for children and their adult readers. The unfairness of the life of a little owl is the topic and is a sweet reversal of all that a toddler wants at bedtime--to stay up later! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:02:08

The Red Headed Monster

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/18

Written by Joshua Karsh and illustrated by Corey Ohayon, this little book tells a secret about a certain red-headed monster...can you guess it before the last page? A perfect read for toddlers and the rest of the preschool crowd. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:03:29

On the Night You Were Born

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/16

On the Night You Were Born, by Nancy Tillman, is a delightful read at bedtime with a wee one cuddled in your lap. It celebrates your listener and shares some of the awe there is to be found in the soul of a child. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:09:39

The Cat in the Hat

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/12

An all-time classic children's book, Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat is a spunky, fast-paced book that can tie your tongue into knots and tickle your imagination--all at once. The illustrations are classic Dr. Seuss and do not disappoint. If you don't already have this in your library, it is worth ordering. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:02:27

If I Were A Kangaroo

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/12

If I Were A Kangaroo, written by Mylisa Larsen and illustrated by Anna Raff, is a cuddly read with your toddler(s). Calm and quiet, it perfectly sets the bedtime scene for you and your littles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:02:56

Llama Llama Red Pajama

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/12

A children's classic, this book gathers no dust on our bookshelves. Written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney, Llama Llama Red Pajama sweetly walks us through bedtime fears--it is as though the writer were a kiddo herself. From Llama Llama's intent listening to his whirlwind of fear, this book hits the mark on a common source of childhood fear and anxiety. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:05:59

Pup and Bear

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/12

This is a new favorite of ours and has been read aloud more times than we can count! Written by Kate Banks and illustrated by Naoko Stoop, Pup and Bear is a calm story reassuring us that lost ones are taken care of and that doing good often results in receiving good. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:02:10

Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/08

Vicki Churchill and Charles Fuge have created a classic with this very simple book. Quite perfect for younger kiddos, older toddlers are fascinated by the Australian animals one doesn't usually see in children's books in America. This includes a wombat, a bandicoot, a koala, an enormous worm, a Kookaburra bird, and more. Worth a listen and with these illustrations, definitely worth getting the book for yourself! --- Send in a voice message:

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00:05:20

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/08

Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, this delightful book will enthrall all genders and all ages! Each of the big rigs is introduced and we peek in as they settle down for the day. A good one to read at bedtime. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:05:54

Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and...

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/07

Caps for Sale, written by Esphyr Slobodkina, was first published in 1940. It is a delightful read and a favorite of our family. When a peddler encounters a troupe of mischievous monkeys, mayhem occurs. The settling of differences is a pleasant surprise and will bring a smile to your kiddo's face--and yours! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:02:16

Great Day for Up

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/07

Dr. Seuss wrote this favorite many years ago and it still pleases children with each read. The exuberance of the book is so perfectly matched by the final statement that you will find yourself smiling--and relating--to the sentiment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:03:57

Little Blue Truck

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/07

Written by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill McElmurry, Little Blue Truck is a happy tale about how a friendly truck and his friends help out a not-so-kind stranger. Succinct and sweet, this book is able to be followed by even the younger set. A definite favorite in our home! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:01:38

You're My Honey Bunny

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/07

Natalie Marshall brings us this adorably cuddly book--perfect for the younger crowd. Snuggly sweet words create the perfect bedtime book for toddlers to preschoolers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:02:29

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/04

If you are a fan of the creative duo, Eric Carle and Bill Martin, Jr., then you will not be disappointed in this book. Simple story, illustrations that beg you to find a way to see a hard copy, and the ease of repetition make this a great read for the preschool crowd. And their parents! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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00:02:37

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

Nona Reads ·

2020/05/04

The Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle duo have once again created a wonderful book for small children in Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?. It is simple but uses a lovely, lively collection of adjectives and verbs, perfect for young language learners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nona-reads0/message

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