Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Ever wondered how to make government exciting for children? In this delightful episode of "Reading with Your Kids," author Daniel Bernstrom reveals how a classroom cookie competition can teach kids the ins and outs of state legislation. In his new book, "The Cookie Vote," part of the Mr. Tiffins Classroom series, Bernstrom transforms the complex world of government into a fun, digestible story that children can understand and enjoy. The book follows a classroom as they navigate the legislative process, proposing and debating their very own state cookie. What makes this book special is its ability to break down complicated civic concepts into kid-friendly language. Bernstrom compares a bill to a recipe, showing children how laws are crafted, debated, and potentially passed. The story highlights important lessons about collaboration, compromise, and civic engagement. The episode doesn't just focus on the book's content. Bernstrom and host Jed Doherty dive into broader conversations about empowering children to