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Reading with a chance of tacosWhat Makes a Good Illustrator? What Makes a Good Illustrator? On today’s show, we chat illustrations with a legend of over 30 years of producing quality artwork. We look at what makes a good illustrator. Is it consistency? Is it a unique style and brand? Is it knowing what jobs to take on and what to leave alone? So much to consider as we go behind the scenes with one of my all-time favourite creators of books for kids. Plus, Liv reviews a picture book with too many dogs. Today’s special guest is a multi-award-winning Australia...2025-05-0138 min
Stories for RoryShoo You Crocodile! by Katrina Germein and Tom JellettThe children on a school trip to the museum encounter a very scary creature.2024-06-1203 min
Stories for RoryMy Dad Thinks He’s A Pirate by Katrina Germein and Tom JellettThis boy’s Dad thinks he’s a pirate and he also thinks he’s funny but tells the worst jokes.2023-12-1305 min
Stories for RoryGoodnight, Little Tough Guy by Michael Wagner and Tom JellettAll the kids need to go to sleep at some point, no matter how tough they are!2023-11-0203 min
Stories for RoryGoodnight, Little Tough Guy by Michael Wagner and Tom JellettAll the tough guys are falling asleep all around the world. Because everyone needs a refreshing night’s sleep.2023-08-2303 min
Stories for RoryThe Gobbledygook and the Scribbledynoodle by Justine Clarke and Arthur BaystingIllustrated by Tom Jellett it’s not good to write on library books!2023-07-1404 min
With This Book We Can11: Dirt by SeaFollow-up notes available on our websites:Lynette - https://mrsbarkerstearoom.com/lynette.barker@mn.catholic.edu.auKerry - https://www.thebooktree.co/with-this-book-we-can-podcast/dirt-by-sea-by-michael-wagner-ill-by-tom-jellettthebooktree21@gmail.com2023-06-1915 min
Stories for RoryMy Dad Thinks He’s Funny by Katrina Germein illustrated by Tom JellettMy Dad thinks he has the funniest replies anytime I talk to him. He drives me crazy!2023-06-0204 min
Big Grub's Storytime1. Emergency! Emergency!'Emergency! Emergency! Vehicles To The Rescue' by Rhian Williams, and illustrated by Tom Jellett.2023-05-1705 min
Stories for RoryThe Bad Bassinis by Clair Hume and Tom JellettThey’re the meanest, toughest dogs in town until they meet Pipsqueak.2023-05-0803 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.1. Reviewed By Kids ft Book Monkey!1. Reviewed By Kids ft Book Monkey!
Unfunny Bunny - Adrian Beck & James Hart
Besties - Felice Arena & Tom Jellett
Thelma the Unicorn - Aaron Blabey
Macca the Alpaca - Matt Cosgrove2022-03-0902 min
This Glorious MessBig Kids: The Ultimate Summer Reading ListWelcome to This Glorious Mess Big Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises! Are you trying to find a good book for your kids this summer? Maybe you’ve got a keen reader who reads just about everything? Or a kid who never picks up a book? Today Holly and Andrew are joined by Allison Tait, bestselling author and podcaster to share her summer read recommendations for kids of all ages, interests and levels. Plus this wee...2022-01-0631 min