Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Join us for an exciting episode of Reading with Your Kids as we dive into the wonderful world of children's books! We had the pleasure of chatting with three talented authors who are sharing their latest works and insights on engaging young readers. First up, we welcomed back the delightful Carrie Finison to discuss her new picture book, "Pigs Dig a Road." Carrie took us on a hilarious journey with a construction crew of pigs working to build a road to the county fair. We learned how Carrie drew inspiration from the iconic Richard Scarry books and made a conscious effort to feature a female pig as the leader of the pack. Carrie's passion for representation shines through, and she shared fascinating research on the intricacies of road building that will captivate young readers. Next, we met Kirsten Henry, a debut author whose picture book "Quieting Hazel's Heart" tackles the common challenge of separation anxiety. As an experienced early childhood educator, Kirsten provided valuable insights on the impact of t