Episode 153: Three Powerful Picture Book Biographies

In this episode we look at three powerful picture book biographies from three different cultures in three different countries. We’re sure you’ll want to add these to your shopping or library list! Biographies are powerful testimonies of perseverance and creativity. These three don’t disappoint. Show Notes: (00:00): Welcome(00:15): Building Character Through Picture Books(02:03): Listen(4:54): Shaped …

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Episode 152: Best Books of 2022 with Kristin Wynalda

Find out which books Kristin and Terrie think are the best of 2022. Are your favorites on their list? Our Guest: Kristin Wynalda Kristin Wynalda likes Agatha Christie mysteries, chai, and her job as a mom of four. She reviews children’s books at bigbookslittleears.com. She is known for reviews of secular books through a Christian lens, …

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Episode 151: Kathleen Bostrom Interview and the Birth of Her New Book

We chat with Kathleen Bostrom and learn about her wonderful new picture book for children welcoming a new sibling into the family and the big emotions that can come with it.  https://booksthatspark.libsyn.com/episode-151-kathleen-bostrom-interview-and-the-birth-of-her-new-book Our Guest: Kathleen Bostrom Kathleen Long Bostrom, a Presbyterian minister who now writes fulltime, followed her dreams and created a career that focuses …

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Episode 150: Honoring Fathers and Encouraging Parents

This week we suggest some meaningful Father’s Day books and share some thoughts for those wanting to disciple their children. Come hear what we’ve got to say about that.  Show Notes: (00:00): Welcome(00:10): Father’s Day(00:32): Because of You, Dad(01:08): This is The First Book I Will Read to You(02:07): Dad By My Side(02:51): Enemy PieQuinn’s …

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Episode 149: Summer Bible Memory Plan and Exciting Announcements!

In this episode we talk about our summer Bible memory plan and share several exciting announcements you won’t want to miss! Show Notes: (00:00): Welcome(00:10): Bible memory-John 15(01:02): Secrets of the Vine for Kids(01:40): Secrets of the Vine: Breaking Through to Abundance(02:19): I Am the Vine(03:22): Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret(08:04): Songs: “Abide in Me”Seeds Family …

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Episode 148: Summer Reading with Kristin Wynalda

In this episode of “Books that Spark,” Kristin Wynalda (Big Books, Little Ears) joins us again, and we share tips for summer reading, our favorite summer reading programs, and summer reading picks.  Our Guest: Kristin Wynalda Kristin Wynalda likes Agatha Christie mysteries, chai, and her job as a mom of four. She reviews children’s books …

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Episode 147: Natalee Creech Interview and the Importance of Subtitles

This week we talk with author Natalee Creech about her books “When Day Is Done,” “Something,” “Nothing,” and the possibility of “Everything” — and the importance of subtitles. 🙂 Our Guest: Natalee Creech Natalee Creech is a children’s author who is equally at home in Canada, (where she grew up) in the U.S., (where she studied education) …

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Episode 146: Kristin Wynalda Interview and Navigating the Public Library with Our Children

This week we visit with Kristin Wynalda who has an amazing website/blog sharing all kinds of tips about books for our kids and families called “Big Books, Little Ears.” She shares great information with us about navigating the public library and finding out about books for our kids. Our Guest: Kristin Wynalda Kristin Wynalda likes …

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Episode 145: Celebrating and Encouraging Mothers

This week we want to bless moms with some book suggestions. We also want to hear your suggestions for fun, funny books for moms to read. What would you suggest? Comment below. Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript with Links: Welcome to “Books That Spark,” a podcast for parents and caregivers, celebrating books that help us …

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