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E222: Celebrating a Beloved Character: BISCUIT RIDES THE FERRY by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

E222: Celebrating a Beloved Character: BISCUIT RIDES THE FERRY by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

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 Happy Monday!I’m thrilled to share my conversation with Alyssa Satin Capucilli with you this week! Biscuit is a beloved character for many and we talk about all the things related to this long-standing series in today’s episode. It’s a treat!Keep scrolling to see the new books that caught my attention this week, too. There are A LOT of amazing books celebrating their book birthdays!Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:🎉LITTLE HELPER by Regina Linke (Amazon / Bookshop)There’s something about Regina’s books that instantly make me feel centered, focused and calm. The combination of rich, lyrical storytelling and soothing images creates a joyful reading and learning experience. This picture book features an original folktale about a little boy who must use his big imagination to help solve big problems. I chatted with Regina about her earlier release, BIG ENOUGH, if you’d like to listen!🎉AMINA BANANA AND THE FORMULA FOR FAIRNESS by Shifa Saltagi Safadi (Amazon / Bookshop)Are you ready for the next book in the AMINA BANANA series? I am! In this newest book, Amina is ready for the science fair, but everything becomes UNfair when she’s paired with someone unexpected. What formula might help? This continues the delightful series. Here’s a link to the episode I recorded with Shifa if you’d like to learn more about the series and earlier releases!🎉UH-OH, HUGO by Jonathan Stutzman (Amazon / Bookshop)Do you love dogs too? Then you’ll love this adorable pug with an indomitable spirit and a nose for trouble. It’s absolutely delightful!🎉NOTRE-DAME: THE WORLD’S CATHEDRAL by Lynn Curlee (Amazon / Bookshop)This is a stunning, oversized picture book exploring the visual history of Notre-Dame and highlights the burning and reconstruction of the cherished building. It’s a feast for the eyes AND the mind. 🎉THE UNDERWEARWOLF by Gideon Sterer (Amazon / Bookshop)Oh, this book is a true delight and one I laughed out loud reading on more than one page! This wolfish picture book romp follows a kid who finds himself in a hairy situation when he dons a pair of not-so-normal undies under the light of the full moon. You must read this one and prepare for the giggles!🎉THAT WHICH FEEDS US by Keala Kendall (Amazon / Bookshop)Are you ready for a YA supernatural thriller? In this novel, native Hawaiian teen travels to a luxury island resort in search of her missing twin and uncovers the dark side of paradise. It’s a true page-turner!🎉 COLOR ME COUNTRY by Rissi Palmer (Amazon / Bookshop)Multitalented Grammy Award winner Rhiannon Giddens paints women of color up-front and center-stage in this vibrant homage to some of country music’s first and finest. It even features a coloring sheet on the back of the jacket!E222: Celebrating a Beloved Character: BISCUIT RIDES THE FERRY by Alyssa Satin CapucilliOn this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alyssa Capucilli about her newest book in her beloved Biscuit series: BISCUIT RIDES THE FERRY.With over 100 books in the BISCUIT series translated into 12 different languages, there’s a BISCUIT book for everyone. In this newest book, Biscuit’s family ferry ride is full of fun surprises aboard a big boat from seagulls, to dolphins, to meeting the captain, and more!Come listen as we talk about the origin story behind the Biscuit series, the unhurried and longform way the stories come to fruition, the delightful way she met her longtime illustrator and her beautiful hopes for readers.Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!BISCUIT RIDES THE FERRY by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (Amazon / Bookshop)Here’s where you can find Alyssa online:Website: https://alyssasatincapucilli.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssasatincapucilli/I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com
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