Beyond a Bedtime Story

I’m your host Emily, and welcome to “Beyond a Bedtime Story: A Parent's Guide to Children's Reading"! Children’s literature is rapidly changing, so learn how you can keep up with its development and best support your child. We’ll begin with a deep dive, full of entertaining and insightful observations, of my research within a Kindergarten classroom last school year. Stay up-to-date with your library selections by hearing from my past and current favorite picture books. Step into the mind of a young author as I discuss the successes and challenges of writing my own book, and be the first people to hear snippets of the material!

Recent Podcast Episodes

Beyond a Bedtime Story

Beyond a Bedtime Story

In this episode of Beyond a Bedtime Story the Podcast I invite you to join my journey inside picture books.

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1UnderstandingIsTheFirstStep

Understanding is the First Step

In this episode of Beyond a Bedtime Story we discuss recent literacy trends, current classroom climate, and how parents can best prepare their child.

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2MoreFunMeansMoreLearning

More Fun Means More Learning

In this episode of Beyond a Bedtime Story we discuss fun activities (to use at home!) for sound work & comprehension.

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3MyFavoritesBookReview

“My Favorites” Book Review

In this episode of Beyond a Bedtime Story, I will provide guidance on how to engage your child using my favorite picture books from childhood.

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4It'sAClassicForAReasonBookReview

“It’s a Classic for a Reason” Book Review

In this episode of Beyond a Bedtime Story, I will provide reading prompts to engage your child in a nuanced approach to a classic picture book.

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5GivingLessonsBookReview

“Giving Lessons” Book Review

In this episode of Beyond a Bedtime Story, I will provide follow-up reading prompts regarding “The Giving Tree.”

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6ThePrincessAndThePlotBookReview

“The Princess and the Plot” Book Review

In this episode of Beyond a Bedtime Story, I will provide reading prompts that focus on the plot and characters from “The Paper Bag Princess”.

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7BeingBiculturalDiscussionAndBookReview

Being Bicultural

In this episode of Beyond a Bedtime Story, I discuss being bicultural and review the multilingual alphabet book A is for Bee.

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