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 …
In this episode we visit with author Mindy Baker. She offers many resources for families, has a mini magazine available, and enjoys doing school visits to talk about her beautiful picture book. For show notes and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com Our Guest: Mindy Baker Mindy Baker, author of Mouse’s Christmas Gift, Zonderkidz 2018, resides in …
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In this episode, we talk with Mr. Mark Jones who has a fun picture book and several resource books and other resources for families, children’s ministries, and home schoolers. Our Guest: Mr. Mark Jones Mr. Mark serves as the Children’s Pastor of Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma Citywhere he loves and teaches preschoolers, children, …
In this episode we discuss the benefits of reading poetry and discussing it with our children. We can use it across the curriculum to teach topics and practice skills. Plus, writing poetry allows our children to be creative and enjoy breaking some of the rules of grammar just for fun. Books Discussed in This Episode: …
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In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Gomez about her fun picture books and her “Read, Discuss, Do!” plans on her website. These are excellent tools to use with your children as you read books together. Our Guest: Rebecca J. Gomez Rebecca J. Gomez enjoys writing stories as much as she enjoys reading them. When …
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In this episode, Pastor Dave Brown visits with us discussing how to open up the word of God correctly with our children, equipping them to understand the Bible. Our Guest: Pastor Dave Brown Dave is the interim pastor at First Baptist Church, Weleetka, Oklahoma. He is my husband, and he has been a pastor in …
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In this episode we look at some great Easter books written by our friends who have been on our show in the past. We share books for our youngest little ones to our older elementary readers. All of them are filled with the greatest story of all: Jesus’ story of His death and resurrection and …
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In this episode of, we talk with writer/teacher Sara Chinakwe about her new book You Come from Greatness and about building a heritage through the stories we tell our children. Our Guest: Sara Chinakwe Sara Chinakwe wife, mother, teacher, and children’s ministry leader. She encourages women and children to pursue God’s purpose and embrace their God-given identity. …
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In this episode we look at some books celebrating Irish Heritage and many books with great women heroines. We share some silly books, some serious books, and several books with clever critical-thinking heroes who find creative ways to solve problems. Books Discussed in this Episode: Transcript with Links: Welcome to “Books That Spark,” a podcast …
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In this episode of “Books that Spark,” we look at picture book biographies to help encourage and challenge our children to do amazing, world-changing things. Biographies are basically testimonies of what people and God have done. They are powerful in discipling our children. Biographies Discussed in This Episode: St. Patrick’s Day Books Discussed in This …
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