What would it be like to befriend a Komodo dragon? Or invent a totally new food? Today’s books are inspired by true stories about extraordinary people. Plus, soul food scholar Adrian Miller on what happens when you combine Kool-Aid and… pickles! Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate.
This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo (kiwico.com/library) and Laurel Springs (laurelsprings.com/library).
Today’s featured books: “Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles” written by Patricia Valdez, illustrated by Felicita Sala. Copyright © 2018. Used with permission of Knopf Books for Young Readers, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved.
“Mr. Crum's Potato Predicament” written by Anne Renaud, illustrated by Felicita Sala. Copyright © 2017. Used with permission of Kids Can Press. All rights reserved.
Ten Ways to Hear Snow and Daniel Finds a Poem
Poetree and The Panda Problem
The Day You Begin
There Might Be Lobsters and Pilar's Worries
Dumpy the Dumptruck and A Kite for Moon
Bright Sky, Starry City and Max and the Tag-Along Moon
What's My Superpower?
Vincent Comes Home and Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed
Nightsong and Song of the River
On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
Not Your Typical Dragon and Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans
How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
Thank You, Omu!
Norman and the Nom Nom Factory
The Very Fairy Princess and Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Tía Isa Wants a Car
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea
Bears Don't Eat Egg Sandwiches and The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse
Marilyn's Monster
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