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Books For Children Episodes

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Sept. 30, 2022

Episode 90. Jasper and the Christmas Faeries

Welcome to Episode 90 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. Today’s guest is Paul Entrekin. - For most of his adult life, Paul’s feet have been off the ground and in the air flying from one destination to another -- sometimes upside down -- sometimes...
Guest: Paul Entrekin
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Sept. 15, 2022

Episode 88. Little Ones Enjoy Personalized E-books

Michelle Booth is the founder and CEO of Make Momentos, LLC, a tech startup whose mission is to offer adults an easy-to-use platform to create keepsake e-books for the children in their lives. - Booth has been helping people tell their stories for mor...
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Aug. 26, 2022

Episode 85. Eugenia’s Books: True Stories about the Author’s Grandmother

Welcome to Episode 85 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. I am your host, Carolyn Berry. Today's guest is Jasmine Jimenez, the author of a new collection of children's books based on true stories of her grandmother. Her first book,
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Aug. 5, 2022

Episode 82. Breastfeeding is Best for Babies & Moms. Learn Why.

Welcome to Episode 82 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. I am your host, Carolyn Berry. - Today's episode is all about breastfeeding. Our guest is Dr. Amaka Nnamani, a pediatrician and the author of the children's picture book titled Ziora's Quest...
Guest: Amaka Nnamani
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Jan. 21, 2022

Episode 55: A Chat with Author/Illustrator Dori Durbin

Author/illustrator Dori Durbin tells us about her book series, Little Cat Feelings. She has published two picture books in that series: "Little Cat Needs Space" and "Little Cat Feels Left Out.
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Dec. 30, 2021

Episode 52. Every Child Needs a Favorite Grampy

Meet Manny Oliverez – also known as Favorite Grampy – the author of a new book: A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Grand...
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Dec. 16, 2021

Episode 50. My Country Cousins: a chapter book series for ages 6-10

Heather and Quinn, the mother and daughter writing duo who uses the pen name Heather N. Quinn, live in Canada, the setting for their newly released book series, My Country Cousins.
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Dec. 9, 2021

Episode 49. Queen Vernita’s Magical Christmas Train Ride.

Join Queen Vernita on a Magical Christmas Train Ride!
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Nov. 25, 2021

Episode 47. Amazing Ways to Research Your Family Tree and Write Your Personal History

In honor of Thanksgiving Day, Sharlene Habermeyer and I chat about genealogy and the importance of knowing your ancestors.
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Oct. 14, 2021

Episode 41. Zen Pig teaches mindfulness

Zen Pig teaches young readers the importance of gratitude, justice, empathy, compassion, and other soft skills that are important for people of all ages to embrace.
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Sept. 30, 2021

Episode 39. Engines! With 25 Science Projects for Kids

How does a car move from one place to another? How do cranes lift heavy objects? Readers will learn this and more in Donna McKinney’s latest book, Engines! - From ancient times to now.
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Sept. 3, 2021

Episode 35. How to Feed Your Ninjas

Tracy Johnson, the author of How to Feed Your Ninjas, is today’s guest. Her journey began 40 years ago when she was diagnosed with Chron’s Disease. She discovered exercise and a healthy diet eased her symptoms,
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Aug. 26, 2021

Episode 34. Supporting Our Children to Help Them Be Better Parents

Gramps Jeffrey, a grandfather of six and the author of the children’s book, I Don’t Want to be 3! also is the author of a business book, The Secrets of Retailing...How to Beat Walmart.
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Aug. 19, 2021

Episode 33. Curly Crew Books Highlight Kids of Color

Markita Staples-Green is the creator of Curly Crew Books – picture books that feature kids of color with curly hair, braids, and colorful beads.
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July 15, 2021

Episode 28: Two little girls, one with autism, one a neurotypical child, form a long-lasting friendship and enjoy a day at the zoo

Let’s talk! A story of Autism and Friendship and Let’s Talk: Going to the Zoo look at the friendship of two little girls, Emma and Harper. One has autism. One is a neurotypical child.
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July 8, 2021

Episode 27. Rozanne Travels to Africa to Kiss a Giraffe

As a child, Rozanne dreamed of going on safari. As an adult, she accomplished her goal with three wildlife journeys: the first through the rain forests of Borneo, Indonesia, where she watched orangutans, then throughout five southern African countries where prides of lions have walked directly in front of her, and she photographed penguins, orphaned elephants, giraffes, and FIVE elusive leopards, including two cubs up a tree.
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June 24, 2021

Episode 25: Are you a modern-day grandparent? Do you celebrate Gorgeous Grandmothers’ Day?

Are you a modern-day grandparent? If so, you are active, career-minded, stylish, and tech-savvy while still maintaining the age-old essence of being a grandparent.
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June 17, 2021

Episode 24. Silly YaYa finds inspiration from her family

Violet Favero has nine granddaughters! No grandsons! Lots of glitter and bows when the girls visit their grandparents.
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June 3, 2021

Episode 22. Positive Kids Today: The Hand Hug

PositiveKidsToday.com is a website filled with books, apps, programs and resources developed to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of children.
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May 27, 2021

Episode 21. Augustine K. Mulenga, a children’s book author, hails from South Africa

Augustine Mulenga is a children’s author who lives in South Africa. Originally from Zambia, his books illustrate good vs. evil and draw upon his African heritage.
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May 6, 2021

Episode 18. A “Super Mommy” Tribute to Mother’s Day with Author Crystal Swain-Bates

Crystal Swain-Bates is a celebrated children’s book author and the owner of Goldest Karat Publishing, which she founded to address the lack of diversity in children’s literature. Her mission is to reshape in a positive way how children of color see themselves.
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April 29, 2021

Episode 17. A Fever is Your Child’s Friend, Usborne Books & More!

Tess Cox, the founder of Simple Medicine for Parents, tells us that a fever is a child’s friend -- it means the body's immune system is working. Cassie Lee discusses the importance of reading and provides an overview of how the company’s books promote reading and child development.
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Jan. 29, 2021

Episode 4. Queen Vernita, Shifting Gears: 50 Baby Boomers Share Their Retirement Stories

The award-winning Queen Vernita series finds Queen Vernita of Oceaneer on the road visiting friends around the world, and Shifting Gears: 50 Baby Boomers Share Their Meaningful Journeys in Retirement is based on interviews with retirees and tells how they are shifting gears into their retirement.
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Jan. 21, 2021

Episode 3. Over 50 & Fabulous. Brady, the Therapy Dog. Grandmotherly Advice

The third episode of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast features three guests: Sharon Yost Rhodes, the guru behind the Facebook group, Over 50 and Fabulous; Kerrie Kleppin-Winn, author of Listen, Different is Good (One Dog’s Journey to Find His Superpower); and Raffaella DeSola, a grandmother on the go with her grandson, who offers us wisdom.