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Author: Aaron Zenz (on JOMB) Illustrator: Aaron Zenz Published: 2005 Dogs in Hats Publishing ISBN: 1594450331 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Frantic antics and logically nonsensical rhyme make this hiccup-halting tactic extravaganza an addictive pick for preschoolers and poets alike. Be sure to enjoy all of the amazing artwork in our Love of Reading Gallery. Pop over to A Year of Reading for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

It s a fun job and somebody has to do it. We re talking about interviewing 51 artists professionals, hobbyists and children about their drawings for our Love of Reading Gallery. It s all part of the celebration of the second anniversary of the Just One More Book children’s book podcast. On this edition, Mark speaks with Deborah Zemke about her contribution, You are What you Read. Besides book illustration, Deborah Zemke is an illustrator for Ranger Rick Magazine. Be sure to enjoy all of the amazing artwork in our Love of Reading Gallery.

Author: Elizabeth Alalou and Ali Alalou Illustrator: Julie Klear Essakalli Published: 2008 Charlesbridge (on JOMB) ISBN: 1580891276 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Mouth-watering memories of fresh bread and butter and the crawling gnawing of famine s want make a father s reflection on childhood hunger food for thought about patience, gratitude and luck. More books touching on hunger on JOMB: Mei Ming and the Dragon’s Daughter The Painted Chest The King’s Equal Rumplestilskin’s Daughter More delicious food on JOMB: Too Many Tamales A Medieval Feast The Tortilla Cat The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza

When we put out the call for illustrations that promote a love of reading, we didn t expect to receive 51 submissions in about a month. As part of the second anniversary celebrations of the Just One More Book children’s book podcast, we’re conducting short interviews with each illustrator that contributed to our Love of Reading Gallery. These interviews will be published three times each week as extra shows in our interview feed. On this edition, Mark speaks with Lee Edward Fodi about his contribution called He Was a Tiger of a Storyteller. Lee Edward Fodi on Just One More Book Interview with Lee Edward Fodi Waiting at the Door to Unger 9-part documentary series Vancouver writers book discussion (featuring Lee Edward Fodi) Be sure to enjoy all of the amazing artwork in our Love of Reading Gallery.

Author: Sarah Ackerley (on JOMB) Illustrator: Sarah Ackerley Published: 2008 1933831073 (on JOMB) ISBN: 1933831073 Amazon.com Quiet absurdity and understated text relay the hilarious tale of a unique young penguin who swaps stigma for stupendous in this inspiring invitation to embrace our traits. Podcasts mentioned: LD Podcast Stuttering is Cool

As part of the second anniversary celebrations of the Just One More Book children s book podcast, we ve been conducting short interviews with each of this spring s Love of Reading Gallery contributors. These interviews will be published three times as extra shows in our interview feed. On this edition, Mark speaks with Bob Staake about his contribution called Taking a Book for a Stroll. Be sure to enjoy all of the amazing artwork in our Love of Reading Gallery. CLICK HERE to hear a full length interview with Bob Staake.

Some books are so perfect, you d swear the idea must have just poured out of the author s head and on to the pages of their notebook. It might have taken an afternoon. Not so with the picture book Bill in a China Shop. Author Katie McAllaster Weaver took a seed of an idea, an accidentally misspoken idiom, and laboured over it, on and off, for many years. On this edition of Just One More Book, Mark speaks with Katie McAllaster Weaver about the iterative process of writing and perfecting Bill in a China Shop***, finding support and inspiration in a high school creative writing teacher and her writing group, and always wanting to be a writer. *** Our review of Bill in a China Shop was recorded 401 episodes ago and is appropriately rough around the edges. Photo provided by Katie McAllaster Weaver.

We celebrate 400 episodes in two years by reflecting on what we ve accomplished, what we ve learned and what we d like to see in children s literature. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this episode. Books, reviews, interviews and resources we mention: Bill in a China Shop Love of Reading Gallery Eva Ibbotson Henry Winkler Judy Sierra Simon James The Grandmother Doll When-I-Was-a-Little-Girl Audio comments and book recommendations received: Terry Doherty (Interview with Terry on JOMB) Elizabeth Dulemba - The Beach Ball by David Steinberg and Liz Conrad Andy J. Smith - Happy Birthday to You! by Dr. Seuss Jen Robinson - Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright, Joe s book podcast community. Photo of Andrea and Mark at PAB2008 by John Meadows.

Author: Loreen Leedy (on JOMB) Illustrator: Loreen Leedy Published: 2007 Marshall Cavendish (on JOMB) ISBN: 0761453857 Shocked expressions, rhyming clamor and high contrast chaos create a dazzling disguise for this sneaky introduction to the importance of numbers. You can read the interesting history of this book here. Other books mentioned: The Looking Book Chapters.ca Amazon.com More math on JOMB: Full House: An Invitation to Fractions A Very Improbable Story Be sure to pop over to Under the Covers for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

Author: Rebecca Upjohn (on JOMB) Illustrator: Renne Benoit (on JOMB) Published: 2007 Second Story Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 189718719X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Fall rain surrenders to vividly blustering snow as a young girl thinks her way from fear through curiosity, empathy and finally into action in this heartwarming tale of hardship and humanity. More books touching on homelessness on JOMB: The Cardboard Shack Beneath the Bridge I Can Hear the Sun Amelia’s Road

By day he s the popular Mr. B, a reading and writing teacher at First Avenue Public School in Ottawa. At night, he s the creator of a fantasy world from medieval times a time of not-so-brave-knights. Kevin Bolger launched his first book on June 3 to a crowd of nearly 300 people. Despite its title, Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger, this young reader novel (with illustrations) is not mired in toilet humour. This edition of Just One More Book!! features coverage of the book launch and excerpts from an interview with Kevin Bolger including discussions on how the book came together, how Mr. B submitted his manuscript using a computer in a public library and how being a published author will affect him as a teacher.

Author: Gerald Hausman (on JOMB) Illustrator: Ashley Wolff (on JOMB) Published: 2007 Irie Books ISBN: 0970911262 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Earthy, folk art and simple, friendly narrative intrigue and entertain us with seven traditional Coushatta, Tsimshian and Navajo tales of adventure, transformation, conflict and punishment. Other books mentioned: Doctor Bird: Three Lookin Up Tales From Jamaica

Author: Wendy Ulmer (on JOMB) Illustrator: Laura Knorr (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Sleeping Bear Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 1585363197 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Smiling eyes, tumbling rhyme and richly illustrated mischief take centre stage in this roundabout romp through the alphabet. Other books mentioned: Alphabetter Be sure to pop over to In Search of Giants for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

Author: Johnathan Allen (on JOMB) Illustrator: Johnathan Allen Published: 2005 Hyperion (on JOMB) ISBN: 0786837209 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Caustic scowls and harried helplessness take turns on the face of an overtired owlet in this hilariously endearing tale of naptime nastiness and unconditional love. Other books mentioned: The Gruffalo Cuddly Dudley

Val Willis is connected to an extraordinary number of people through two things: My Horse, My Passion: Riding tips for all ages, a book written by her daughter, Kenra, when Kenra was 11 years old; and, Val s energetic way of spreading good cheer to as many people as possible. On this edition of Just One More Book!!, we discover how a children s book and an energetic soon-to-be 86 year-old woman has changed people s lives. Links: Canadian jockey, Ian Millar The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Our photos of Val, the original book and Val s Wall of Fame Music: In My Arms We Shall Begin from the CD After Winter Must Come Spring by My Dad vs. Yours Thank you to This American Life and everyone at PAB2008 for the inspiration and motivation to create this program.

This listener submitted review comes from Kevin Hodgson of Kevin’s Meandering Mind blog. This is Kevin s fifth review for our show! He ll soon need his own theme music. This time, Kevin shares his thought about Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair by Patricia Polacco. We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Send your MP3 recorded or type-written review in email to justonemorebook@gmail.com, or phone it in to our JOMB listener hotline (206-350-6487). Need some inspiration? Give a listen to 21 previous listener submitted review episodes here.

Author: Edward Einhorn (on JOMB) Illustrator: Adam Gustavson (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Charlesbridge Publishing (on JOMB) ISBN: 1570918716 Chapters.ca Amazon.com What s the likelihood that a crusty feline sticking stubbornly to a boy s skull expounding statistical concepts would not only be strangely engaging but would clearly communicate what probability is, what it s not, how to pronounce it and how to use it to improve soccer scores? In this case, 100% More math on JOMB: Full House: An Invitation to Fractions More cats on JOMB: Someday When My Cat Can Talk Cat Magic The Tortilla Cat The Looking Book The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza Pumpkin Soup

Author: Dan Bar-el (on JOMB) Illustrator: John Manders (on JOMB) Published: 2007 Clarion Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0618714685 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Tabloid-style coverage, Looney-Toonesque illustrations and the feisty narration of a bohemian godmother transform the traditional tending of a love-sick princess into a comical read-again caper. Other books mentioned: Stories at the Door The Three May Peaches

Here is the Sounds Like Canada radio interview Mark was a part of. The interview aired across Canada on Monday, June 23. Links: Podcasters Across Borders Stuttering is Cool (Daniele Rossi) My Marilyn (Melinda Mason)

We are thrilled to announce that the Just One More Book! podcast was featured, along with Daniele Rossi s Stuttering is Cool and Melinda Mason s My Marilyn podcasts, on this morning s edition of Sounds Like Canada one of CBC s two flagship coast-to-coast morning shows. What an honour! If you are a SLC listener who is stopping in for the first time, welcome! We re glad you found us! If not, you can listen to the SLC podcasting piece at the last 15 minutes of the audio segment here.

Taking risks requires courage. It could be the risk of changing careers, chasing a dream or trying something that s not natural for you. It takes particular courage to take those risks in the presence of others. On this edition of Just One More Book!!, Mark speaks with Carmen Bernier-Grand, author of several books including Juan Bobo: Four Folktales from Puerto Rico and a biography of Don Luis Munoz Marin, about trading her career in computer science for writing children s books, the connection between mathematics and storytelling, writing about real people that have personal struggles and the challenge of writing a children s picture book. Photo: hevanet.com/grand

In this episode, we sharetwo listener submitted reviews: Wild About books (by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Marc Brown) reviewed by Marcelo Matalon La Diablesse and the Baby (by Richardo Keens-Douglas and Marie Lafrance) reviewed by Curtis Harnanan We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Send your MP3 recorded or type-written review in email to justonemorebook@gmail.com, or phone it in to our listener hotline (206-350-6487).

Authors: Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan Illustrator: Cyd Moore (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Sleeping Bear Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 1585363421 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Seething stringency and constant condemnation prove no match for good-natured self worth in this uplifting story of creativity, individuality and respect. Maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks! Other books mentioned: I Love You Stinky Face Cassandra’s Angel Free Play More creativity on JOMB: Scribble A Bird About to Sing Emma’s Rug Go to Bed, Monster! The Puddle Pail Iggy Peck, Architect More independent thinkers on JOMB: Odd Velvet Suki’s Kimono Ruby’s Wish Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick more here.

Author: David Almond (on JOMB) Illustrator: Polly Dunbar (on JOMB) Published: 2007 Candlewick Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 0763636673 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Airy illustrations, playful, British dialogue and sprightly dipping, gliding narrative give flight to a zany father-daughter adventure that dances delicately between tenderness, tomfoolery, hope and despair landing lightly in the comfort of allied abandon. You can read the first three chapters of this book here. More dreams of flying on JOMB: Fly, Eagle, Fly I Can Hear the Sun Tudley Didn’t Know Chopsticks Today I Will Fly!

As with many creative disciplines, some children s book creators produce works that are more artistic in nature books that have limited commercial appeal. Those are the authors with small yet loyal fan base and you re missing out by not knowing about them. One such example is author and illustrator, Henrik Drescher, creator of many children s books including Turbulence: A Log Book, Simon s Book and Hubert the Pudge: A Vegetarian Tale, and illustrator of books by Judy Sierra and Eric Metaxas. On this edition of Just One More Book!!, Henrik Drescher speaks with Mark about his book McFig and McFly: A Tale of Jealousy, Revenge and Death (with a Happy Ending), storytelling mojo and the privilege of being a children s book creator. Other authors mentioned: Theodor Dr. Seuss Geisel William Steig

Author: Judith Christine Mills (on JOMB) Illustrator: Judith Christine Mills Published: 2007 Key Porter Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 155263809X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Windswept bleakness and ceaseless toil surrender to light hearts and lushness as this beautifully illustrated allegory reminds us to make time for music, beauty and the nourishment of our souls. Beware of the Barrenness of a Busy Life Socrates Other books mentioned: Wild Cameron Women Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier Life

Author: Peggy Rathmann Illustrator: Peggy Rathmann Published: 1991 Scholastic (on JOMB) ISBN: 0590474235 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Spare, natural dialogue, carefully chosen details and keenly expressive illustrations keep us alternately giggling and cringing at the delicate shifts of sentiment from uncertainty and admiration through flattery, imitation, loss of self and then frustration in this celebration of selfhood found. Other books mentioned: Suki’s Kimono

Author: Trenton Lee Stewart Illustrator: Carson Ellis Published: 2006 Little, Brown and Co. (on JOMB) ISBN: 0316003956 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Creativity, dexterity, integrity and retentivity are raised to the rank of super-power as four stray eleven year olds battle mind-numbing media, personal misgivings and the elaborate scheming of a mind-sweeping megalomaniac in this puzzle-filled, cleverly hilarious page-turner. You can watch a great little documentary about Carson Ellis s album art fame here.

If you were to judge a book by its cover, or a biographical story by what you may already have learned, you may miss out on some incredible characters and plot elements. For example, the book Janusz Korczak s Children. If you were to dismiss the book because the story takes place in Poland during the Holocaust, you d miss hearing about some very entertaining and inspiring events in an accomplished life. On this edition of Just One More Book!!, Mark speaks with Gloria Spielman about how a school project by her nine-year-old daughter inspired her to write Janusz Korczak s Children, how she turned a story with a sad ending into an happy one and she tells us about her next children s book project.

Today we stray from our beloved children’s books to invite you into the podcasting fold. If you’re a podcaster — or a podcaster-to-be who is in need of a nudge — Kingston, Ontario is the place to be the weekend of June 20-22, 2008. Podcasters Across Borders 2008, the third annual not-for-profit international podcasting extravaganza, will provide you with a weekend full of podcasting inspiration and information and a chance to spend a weekend with generous, talented, friendly members of the Canadian, American, Argentinian and British podcasting community. PAB 2006 became the catalyst for our “Just One More Book!” podcast. PAB 2007 was even better. If 2008 is half as inspiring and half as much fun, it will be well worth the $125CDN. Hope to see you there! Click HERE to get details for the 2008 conference Click HERE for 2007 conference notes and audio recordings of all sessions Click HERE for 2006 conference notes and audio recordings of all sessions