Kids

By Suzanne Lang My quick notes: I laugh at the title because I tend to fall into a Grumpy Monkey state if I’m not careful (and my daughter innocently pointed that out!). This is the second book in the series that I’ve covered on the show, and it makes for a light, fun read. [...]

By Ganit and Adir Levy My quick notes: This is the second Danny book I’ve covered on the podcast. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure type book with lots of lessons for youngsters. With various endings, it’ll keep you busy for multiple reading sittings. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen to [...]

By Henry Winkler My quick notes: Frank is tasked with taking care of Principal Love’s pet frog over the weekend. But in innocently, sometimes careless fashion, he forgets to put the lid on the tank. Shenanigans ensue as Hank and his friends, along with Papa Pete, try to find the missing frog. View on [...]

By Make Believe Ideas, Ltd. My quick notes: Need I say more??? Hilarious topic that had me and my kids laughing in Target prior to buying it. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen to The Spaniard's Podcasts on This Book [...]

By Henry Winkler My quick notes: I’m a big fan of these Hank Zipzer books. They’re entertaining and pleasant to read. This book tells the story of the responsibility that comes with wanting/owning a dog. We join Hank and his crew as he sets out to convince his dad that he’s up for the [...]

By Jory John My quick notes: Boy, does this book provide a super important lesson: the balance of screen-time-life and real life. This picture book follows a couch potato as he learns the value of living life off the screen. As a parent/adult/educator, it’s my duty and (if you’re a parent/adult/educator) your duty to [...]

By Jocko Willinck My quick notes: A kids’ book every adult should read. This is the fourth installment of the Warrior Kid series, and this time, main character Marc writes out a field manual (guide) for other young people to follow. This guide is as useful to you and me as it is to [...]

By Ryan Schrodt My quick notes: A Christmas gift from Santa, S is for Suplex is a fun picture book that explores the world of professional wrestling through the ABCs. With two young kids at home who love to “run, jump, do whatever you want” (a game we have), I really enjoyed this book. [...]

By Barbara Park My quick notes: My daughter Gracie was introduced to Junie B. Jones in her first grade class, and as Christmas neared, she wanted to bring Junie B.’s Christmas edition home. This is a fun, very relatable chapter book that teaches lessons on selflessness and giving. Riddled with first grade shenanigans, we [...]

By Beverly Cleary My quick notes: With a four and seven-year-old at home, Ramona came to us at a great time. It was a change of pace from our previous chapter books, and I found the connectability to my little ones to be spot on. Ramona is dealing with self-doubt, a bit of confusion [...]