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Librarians of LittlesHow to Trap a Leprechaun/Leprechaun Versus Easter BunnyBooks:How to Trap a Leprechaun written by Sue Fliess and illustrated by Emma Randall, published by Sky Pony Press 2017Leprechaun Versus Easter Bunny written by Todd Tarpley and illustrated by Steph Laberis, published by Little, Brown and Company 2023https://www.suefliess.com/https://theplumagency.com/illustrators/emma_randallhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2143415/emma-randall/https://toddtarpley.com/ https://stephlaberis.squarespace.com/2025-03-0526 min
Penisolabella viaggi nell'Italia sconosciuta«Ricordare è rivivere» - Lavarone, Firenze, Roma, 1907 da «I viaggi di Freud in Italia»Nella primavera del 2009, tra gli scaffali della Library of Congress di Washington D.C. fanno una scoperta sorprendente: si imbattono in un contenitore mai esaminato prima con dieci scomparti, ciascuno con un piccolo taccuino. Realizzano così di aver ritrovato i taccuini tascabili che Sigmund Freud portava con sé durante i suoi viaggi e che fino ad allora erano stati considerati perduti.I viaggi nell’«agognata Italia» di Freud, furono numerosi e si svolsero dal 1895 al 1900, a cui seguirono quelli dal 1907 al 1913.«Ricordare è rivivere» - Lavarone, Firenze, Roma, 1907Dei progetti per l’estate veniamo a conoscenza s...2024-12-3009 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningCicada Reunion Tour 2024 -- Meet Brood XIII on A Chicago Adventure with Dr. Diane and LynnSend us a textHave you ever wondered what it feels like to witness a natural spectacle that only happens once every 17 years? From midnight adventures in Chicago's Centennial Park to loud walks through Ryerson Forest Preserve, join Lynn and Elena Coles and me as we dig deeper into the heart of the Cicada Convergence. Get to know the Brood XIII magicicadas and join us as we try to find all three species by sight and by call!You may have already been inspired by the cicada convergence this year! In the first episode2024-07-0534 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningThe Cicadas Are Coming -- Everything You Need To Know To Be Prepared for the ConvergenceSend us a textScience, history, and gastronomy are on the menu this week! Building on our cicada episode with the buzz-worthy Dr. Gene Kritsky, co-hosts Dr. Diane and Lynn Wareh Coles unlock the secrets of the cicada convergence with a swarm of guests. First up, Sue Fliess, author of the beautiful picture book Cicada Symphony. Sue's passion for cicadas, ignited during quiet pandemic strolls, led to a treasure trove of surprising facts. Discover how these insects protect their hearing while creating their trademark music and how you can engage with these fascinating creatures. We'll gu...2024-04-1046 min
New Books in Children's LiteratureSue Fliess, "Octopus Acrobatics" (Albert Whitman & Company, 2024)Sue Fliess ("fleece") is the award-winning, bestselling author of over 50 children's books including Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket, How to Trap a Leprechaun, Mary Had a Little Lab, Rumble and Roar, the Beatrice Bly's Rules for Spies series, the Kid Scientist series, the Magical Creatures and Crafts series, and many Little Golden Books. Her books have sold over 850k copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. In our interview we celebrate the publication of her newest picture book, Octopus Acrobatics, illustrated by Gareth Lucas and just published by Albert Whitman & Company (2024). Learn more a...2024-03-1855 min
The Literacy-Based Speech Podcast45. This or That: Using How to Catch a Leprechaun and How to Trap a Leprechaun in Speech TherapySend us a textJust like with every season or holiday that comes around, there’s a list of picture books related to that theme. While it’s amazing there are so many books to choose from, it can be hard to discern which ones are right for your speech therapy sessions. That’s where we come in! We’re doing another this or that episode to decipher which leprechaun book is the perfect fit to discuss during your speech sessions.Resources Mentioned:This or That Notes DownloadHow to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam W...2024-03-1211 minThe Literacy-Based Speech Podcast19. Our Favorite Pirate Picture Books in Speech TherapySend us a textWorking with elementary students, you get an opportunity to read picture books in your sessions that have fun themes and engage students. In another round of our favorites episodes, we’ve selected a fun category of pirate themed books to use during your literacy-based speech therapy sessions. This entertaining theme has a lot of great books that we share to help work on literacy skills with your students.With so many pirate themed books, how do you choose which ones to use with your students? Well, we’ve done the work for...2023-09-1219 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningA podcast INSIDE a volcano? Join Dr Diane for a descent into the Prihnukagigur magma chamberSend us a textCould this be the first podcast broadcast from inside a volcano's magma chamber? As Iceland braces itself for another potential eruption, join us for a special episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast. In this episode, we go Inside the Volcano with co-founder Ólafur Þór Júlíusson and Science of Iceland host Steve Spangler. Join us to learn about the Three Peaks Crater, as well as the difference between a tourist eruption and a seriously impactful eruption. If you want to see the video, check out the youtube upload of the podcast episo...2023-07-0821 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningFractured Fairy Tales, Cicada Symphonies, Leprechaun Traps, and Kid Scientists -- Adventures with Picture Book Author Sue FliessSend us a textWelcome to Adventures in Learning, where curiosity and connection lead to exciting discoveries. In this episode, we delve into the world of STEM picture books with the acclaimed author Sue Fliess. With a passion for combining science, technology, engineering, and math with captivating storytelling, Sue has captured the hearts of young readers and educators alike. Sue is the author of more than 50 picture books, including Goldilocks and the Three Engineers, Little Red Rhyming Hood, Mary Had a Little Lab, 2023-05-3141 min