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The Read-Aloud HomeInterview with Picture Book Activist Lara Cain GrayWhat's in this episode?Lara talks us through her new book 'A Grown Up's Guide to Picture Books'What are picture books and why they are importantHow we can extend our picture book readingThinking differently about the role of picture books in societyBooks and humans mentioned:'A Grown Up's Guide to Picture Books' (2024) by Lara Cain Gray'Tucking Mummy In' (1987) by Morag Loh, illustrated by Donna Rawlins'The Lion, the Witch and the Wonder' essays (2024) by Katherine Rundell'Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art' (1993) by Scott McCloud'Piano Fingers' by Caroline MagerlBriony Stewart (author/illustrator)Freya Blackwood (illustrator)Maurice...2025-06-0256 min
Beauy’s BooksOi Frog! - Kes Gray & Jim FieldBeau reads Oi Frog! written by Kes Gray, illustrated by Jim Field.2025-04-2303 min
Let’s Read With Lyla and DadOi Dinosaurs, by Kes Gray & Jim FieldAccording to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn't been invented. So . . . Pterosaurs didn't sit on bendy straws?
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2025-04-1520 min
Let’s Read With Lyla and DadYou’re Called What? by Kes GrayIce Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?! Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names.
2025-04-1522 min
Let’s Read With Lyla and DadOi Aardvark, by Kes GrayIt’s time to learn a whole new alphabet….
2025-04-1516 min
Let’s Read With Lyla and DadOi Cat! by, Kes GrayAccording to Frog ... Cats sit on gnats, Dogs sit on logs, Alpacas sit on cream crackers, Armadillos sit on pillows and Chicks sit on bricks. But wait! Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats, they keep biting his bottom!
2025-04-1518 min
Let’s Read With Lyla and DadOi Frog, by Kes GrayCats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log.
2025-04-1522 min
Let’s Read With Lyla and DadThe Who’s Whonicorn of Unicorns, by Kes GrayAre you ready to discover some Unicorns…. and some spooky BOOnicorns, polite AFTERYOUnicorns, floating BALLOONincorns, smelly POOnicorns, clumsy BUMPINTOnicorns - and so many more!
2025-04-1521 min
Stories for RoryOi Cat! by Kes Gray and Jim FieldThe cat doesn’t know what to sit on!2025-04-0105 min
FluentFiction - EstonianFrom Rivals to Allies: A Spring Awakening in TallinnFluent Fiction - Estonian: From Rivals to Allies: A Spring Awakening in Tallinn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2025-03-02-23-34-01-et Story Transcript:Et: Tallinna elamukvartal ärkas varakevadise hommiku karges jaheduses.En: The residential quarter of Tallinn awoke in the crisp chill of an early spring morning.Et: Kerli, kes oli tulihingeline keskkonnaaktivist, astus maja uksest välja kindla eesmärgiga.En: Kerli, an ardent environmental activist, stepped out of her house with a clear purpose.2025-03-0315 min
Startup DadFounding A Company As A Toddler Dad | Ben Lauzier (Dad of 1, co-founder/CEO, Nurra)Ben Lauzier is the co-founder and CEO of Nurra – an AI-powered health assistant that helps you navigate your healthcare and gives you a health advocate for your complex needs. Prior to that he was the VP of Product at Thumbtack and a long-time product leader at Lyft, where we first met. In addition to being an incredible founder he’s also a husband and the father of one daughter. We discussed:* Leaning into fatherhood when your spouse has health challenges* How his wife’s health issues led him to start his company* Differences in par...2025-01-1651 min
Scott G Gibson StoriesOi Dog! by Kes and Claire Gray and Jim FieldIn this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan to read Oi Dog! by Kes and Claire Gray and Jim Field, sequel to Oi Frog!2024-11-2611 min
FluentFiction - EstonianHalloween Magic: When Creativity Meets DeadlinesFluent Fiction - Estonian: Halloween Magic: When Creativity Meets Deadlines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2024-10-29-22-34-03-et Story Transcript:Et: Vihmasabin kastis tänavaid ja hall taevas heitis hubasele kohvikule Tallinnas pehme, udune valguse.En: A rain shower drenched the streets and the gray sky cast a soft, misty light on the cozy café in Tallinn.Et: Kaisa istus nurgalaual, silmad keskendunud sülearvuti ekraanile.En: Kaisa sat at the corner table, her eyes focused on the...2024-10-2917 min
Mandarin TogetherOi Frog by Kes Gray & Jim Field Family favorites English2024-09-1302 min
Stories for RoryOi, Duck-Billed Platypus! by Kes Gray and Jim FieldA new version of this awesome book. Full of animals that are impossible to rhyme with.2024-07-1905 min
Stories for RoryOi Aardvark! by Kes Gray and Jim FieldA new version of one of our favourites.2024-06-0308 min
Stories for RoryQuick Quack Quentin by Kes Gray and Jim FieldQuentin the duck has lost the A from his quack and only has a quck. Can he find someone to give him an A?2024-03-1206 min
Cantinho da LeituraCantinho da leitura #33 Como falar de trabalho com criançasNeste episódio do podcast Cantinho da Leitura, como falar de trabalho com as crianças. A jornalista Geórgia Santos conversa com Flávia Cunha, jornalista, mestre em Literatura pela UFRGS, produtora editorial de livros infantojuvenis e colunista do Vós.
Mães e pais muito ocupados podem gerar uma sensação de abandono nas crianças. Mas como explicar as obrigações do trabalho para os pequenos sem romantizar o excesso de obrigações profissionais?
A nossa convidada é Denise Ceroni, professora de Pedagogia da UniRitter, doutora e mestre em Educação, especialista em Psicopedagogia Clini...2024-02-0242 min
Do Your Thing with Tamsin Williamson (The Parenthood Coach)Episode 10: Embracing Co-Parenthood with Polly LavarelloThis episode of Do Your Thing is another wonderful conversation from my Instagram live archives where I speak to the inspiring Polly Lavarello about how she ‘does her thing’ as a co-parent to her kids. Polly is an evergreen coach, mentor and scaling strategist for audaciously ambitious and highly-skilled business owners. PLUS she's a devoted Mum to her 2 kids who she co-parents with her ex-husband, who lives abroad.Polly shares some brilliant wisdom and insight here that I'm certain will inspire and offer support, solidarity and hope to anyone navigating a family s...2024-01-3038 min
Stories for RoryOi Puppies! by Kes Gray and Jim FieldThe dog is looking after too many badly behaved puppies but the cat and the frog are there to help.2023-09-0805 min
Tell Me a Story, MamaLeave Me Alone: A Tale of What Happens When You Stand Up to a BullyBy Kes Gray and Lee Wildish2023-08-0108 min
Stories for RoryOi Frog! By Kes Gray and Jim FieldThe frog doesn’t want to sit on a log. What could he sit on instead?2023-04-2503 min
Star Wars Chit-Chat (Formerly Comics In Canon)Destination Hoth: Vader Fights Chewie, Han Is Captured & Poe Dameron’s Parents; Kes & Shara Bey (Star Wars [2015] Vol 11: #73-75 & Empire Ascendant) - Ep 69For ep 69, Mike embarks on the final issues of the 2015 main Star Wars run of comics; Rogues & Rebels/Destination Hoth! In this finale, Luke recovers his lightsaber, Han is captured by Boss Carpo, Chewbacca goes head-to-head with Darth Vader and C-3PO makes some new friends, while Empire Ascendant’s “An Echo Of Victory” provides a small window into the mindset of Poe Dameron’s parents; Shara Bey & Kes Dameron! Plus Mike provides information on the Wampas of Hoth and some history of A-Wings!
These stories are all set just before Empire Strikes Back, around 3 ABY.
Star War...2023-04-1844 min
This Goose Is CookedEat Your PeasWe review the book "Eat Your Peas" by Kes Gray.Support the show2023-04-1210 min